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Lyrics & meaning

Mattikkiten

From Padai Veeran · 2017

Lyricist: Dhana
Singers: Haricharan, Rita
Music director: Karthik Raja
Movie name: Padai Veeran
Movie release year: 2017
Lyrics added on: 26 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Ayyayyo maatikitten

Unkitta maatikitten

Valikkaama kaatikitten

Kanavethu nijamethu theriyala

Nee yenna suththi vitta

Yengengo paththavacha

Kannukkul kaththi vacha

Killi killi paathapinnum puriyala

Ooo.. ooo.. ooo..

Ayyayyo maatikitten

Ayyayyo maatikitten

Sanda pottu paathiruppa

Sandi kuthira saanji ninnu paathiyaa

Kathi pesi paathiruppa

Kallipoovu kannadichen paathiya

Yeh kokku nee

Un kezuthi naan

Enna koththi kutharida

Kathi katharida

Kammaa karaiyila

Yema nozhaiyira nee

Ayyayyo maatikitta

Enkitta maatikitta

Valikkaama kaatikitta

Kanavethu nijamethu theriyala

Naa unna suththi vitten

Yengengo paththavachen

Kannukkul kaththi vachen

Killi killi paathapinnum puriyala

Pongi thirinja pottapulla

Ponna paathaa nenju kulla nikkuraa

Panju virinja kaatukulla

Kanni ponnu kanga thooki vaikuraa

Naan singari

En sirippu thee

En pattu selaiya

Suththi yerinthida

Valaiyaa vizhuguthu

Thisaiyaa maraikuthadaa

Enkitta sakthi illa

Unnapol puthi illa

Thirudittaa pottapulla

Kanda kanavula alaiyiren

Kolasaami kovilukku

Kurumbaadu nenthu vitten

Kaapatha vendikitten

Thisai ethu vazhi ethu theriyala

Oh no, I've been caught!

I've been caught by you!

I gave in without feeling any pain.

I can't tell what is a dream and what is real.

You made my head spin.

You sparked fires everywhere.

You hid daggers in your eyes.

Even after pinching myself repeatedly, I still don't understand.

Oh... Oh... Oh...

Oh no, I've been caught!

Oh no, I've been caught!

You may have seen me picking fights,

but have you ever seen this stubborn horse leaning softly on you?

You may have heard me yelling loud,

but did you see this cactus flower winking at you?

Hey, you are a crane,

and I am your little catfish.

To peck and tear at me,

to make me cry aloud,

on the banks of the lake,

why are you sneaking in?

Oh no, you've been caught!

You've been caught by me!

You gave in without feeling any pain.

You can't tell what is a dream and what is real.

I made your head spin.

I sparked fires everywhere.

I hid daggers in my eyes.

Even after pinching yourself repeatedly, you still don't understand.

That girl who used to rage around,

look at her, she now stands quietly inside my heart.

In a forest of blooming cotton,

this young girl goes and places glowing embers.

I am a charming beauty,

and my smile is fire.

My silk sari,

swirling around like flames,

falls over you like a net,

and blocks out every direction!

I don't have the strength,

I don't have clever wits like yours.

That girl has stolen my heart,

and I'm wandering lost in all kinds of dreams.

At the family deity's temple,

I pledged a young lamb as an offering.

I prayed to be saved,

yet I don't know which way or path to go.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Ayyayyo Maatikitten from Padai Veeran (2017) is a playful romantic duet exploring the overwhelming feeling of falling unexpectedly in love. The two lovers playfully exchange banter about how they have both been hopelessly captivated by each other's presence. The hero, once known for his tough, stubborn, and aggressive demeanor, finds himself completely softened and bewildered by the heroine's charm. Meanwhile, the heroine proudly boasts about her fiery beauty and captivating charm that trapped him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Yeh kokku nee / Un kezuthi naan”

Compares the male protagonist to prey (catfish) and the lover to a predator bird (stork).

Contrast / Imagery

“Kallipoovu kannadichen paathiya”

Contrasts a delicate flower with a harsh cactus plant to symbolize soft romance emerging from a rough exterior.

Hyperbole

“En sirippu thee”

Exaggerates her smile as a fire that can burn down surrounding directions.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Killi killi paathapinnum puriyala”

The second consonant sound 'll' rhymes across consecutive words/lines.

Did you know?

Trivia

The film Padai Veeran (2017) marked singer Vijay Yesudas's lead acting debut. The soundtrack was composed by Karthik Raja, son of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by the film's director, Dhana.

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