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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Unthan Chellakutti

From Muthu Engal Sothu · 1983

Lyricist
Kalaivanan Kannadasan
Singer
S. P. Shailaja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Muthu Engal Sothu1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naan unthan chellakutti….ee…I am your darling pet child...
Nee enthan vellak katti…ee….You are my block of sweet jaggery...
Madi meedhu vilaiyaadi sugam thaedu pala kodiPlay on my lap and seek millions of pleasures,
Ada vaa vaa raja vaa….Oh come, come, king, come...
Female
Naan unthan chellakutti….ee…I am your darling pet child...
Nee enthan vellak katti…ee….You are my block of sweet jaggery...
Madi meedhu vilaiyaadi sugam thaedu pala kodiPlay on my lap and seek millions of pleasures,
Ada vaa vaa raja vaa….Oh come, come, king, come...
Female
Naan unthan chellakutti….ee…I am your darling pet child...
Female
Ennaththil ennanennavoIn my mind, who knows what all
Pala aasai uruvaagumMany desires are born.
Kinnaththil madhu oottaravoIs it like serving wine in a bowl?
Suvaiththaalae thadumaarumJust tasting it makes one stumble.
Female
Alli alli saerththukolluGather me up in your arms,
Meththaikku thookki selluCarry me away to the bed.
Alli alli saerththukolluGather me up in your arms,
Meththaikku thookki selluCarry me away to the bed.
Female
Idam paarththu vilaiyaaduChoose the right place and play,
Iravellam sugam theduSeek bliss all through the night.
Ada vaa rajaOh come, king.
Female
Naan unthan chellakutti….ee…I am your darling pet child...
Nee enthan vellak katti…ee….You are my block of sweet jaggery...
Madi meedhu vilaiyaadi sugam thaedu pala kodiPlay on my lap and seek millions of pleasures,
Ada vaa vaa raja vaa….aa….Oh come, come, king, come...
Female
Naan unthan chellakutti….ee…I am your darling pet child...
Female
Pakkaththil nee irunthaalIf you are near my side,
Pagalkooda iravaagumEven daytime turns into night.
Vetkkaththai nee thoranthaalIf you shed your shyness,
Viral kooda jadhi paadumEven fingers will sing a rhythmic beat.
Female
Nenjil ennai saerththu kolluEmbrace me close to your heart,
Manjaththil saedhi solluSpeak sweet secrets upon the bed.
Nenjil ennai saerththu kolluEmbrace me close to your heart,
Manjaththil saedhi solluSpeak sweet secrets upon the bed.
Female
Vidaiyodu vidai saeruMatch answer with answer,
Idaiyodu uravaaduMingle closely with my waist.
ada vaa raajaOh come, king.
Female
Naan unthan chellakutti….ee…I am your darling pet child...
Nee enthan vellak katti…ee….You are my block of sweet jaggery...
Madi meedhu vilaiyaadi sugam thaedu pala kodiPlay on my lap and seek millions of pleasures,
Ada vaa vaa raja vaa….aa….Oh come, come, king, come...
Female
Naan unthan chellakutti….ee…I am your darling pet child...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Naan unthan chellakutti is a passionate romantic track from the 1983 Tamil movie Muthu Engal Sothu. The song captures a heroine tenderly beckoning her lover into an intimate sensory realm filled with love, warmth, and romantic longing. She affectionately addresses him as her sweet sugar block while casting herself as his cherished darling.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Naan unthan chellakutti / Nee enthan vellak katti

The lines end with identical rhyming sounds 'chellakutti' and 'vellak katti', creating a melodic rhythm.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Nee enthan vellak katti

The lover is metaphorically compared to 'vellak katti' (a block of jaggery/sweetness) to express extreme affection.

Adukkuthodar / Repetition

Alli alli saerththukollu

The word 'alli' is repeated consecutively to emphasize the act of gathering or scooping someone lovingly into one's arms.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Pakkaththil nee irunthaal / Pagalkooda iravaagum

Exaggeration that even the bright day turns into romantic night simply by being next to the lover.

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Trivia

The song's lyrics were penned by Kalaivanan Kannadasan, the talented son of legendary Tamil poet laureate Kannadasan. The film Muthu Engal Sothu (1983) stars Prabhu and features music composed by the composer duo Rajan-Nagendra.

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