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Lyrics & meaning

Naana Thodamatten

From Jodi Pura · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Jodi Pura1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naanaa thodamaattaenI will not touch you on my own initiative
Nee vanthu thottaa vidamaattaenIf you come and touch me, I will not let you go
Hoi hoi hoiHoi hoi hoi
Naanaa thodamaattaenI will not touch you on my own initiative
Nee vanthu thottaa vidamaattaenIf you come and touch me, I will not let you go
Female
Vaaiyyaa virunthirukku sorkkaththinCome sir, a feast is ready, of heaven
Vaasal thiranthirukkuThe entrance is open
Vaaiyyaa virunthirukku sorkkaththinCome sir, a feast is ready, of heaven
Vaasal thiranthirukkuThe entrance is open
Female
Iruttinil ragasiyam irukkira adhisayamThe secret in the dark, the miracle that lies within
Theriyanum avasiyam iskk iskkMust be known out of necessity (hiccup sound)
Female
Unakkum aanantham enakkum aananthamJoy for you, joy for me
Vidumaa pantham tham tham thamWill this bond ever break? Tham tham tham
Male :Edukka aayiram kodukka aayiramMale: Thousands to receive, thousands to give
Idhuthaan neram ram ram ramThis is the time, ram ram ram
Female
Vaa vaa mama vazhangidalaamaaCome come uncle, shall we bestow it?
Osaiyillaamal udhavidalaamaaShall we help silently without making a sound?
Vaa vaa mama vazhangidalaamaaCome come uncle, shall we bestow it?
Osaiyillaamal udhavidalaamaaShall we help silently without making a sound?
Male
Vidiyum Varaiyil uravin mazhaiyilUntil the morning dawns, in the rain of intimacy
Iruvarum saernthae nanainthidalaamWe both can get drenched together
Hae….naanae naanae thinthunaan naanaeHae... naanae naanae thinthunaan naanae
Naanae naanae thinthunaan naanae…..hae…ae….Naanae naanae thinthunaan naanae... hae... ae...
Female
Naanaa thodamaattaenI will not touch you on my own initiative
Nee vanthu thottaa vidamaattaenIf you come and touch me, I will not let you go
Male :Pudichachaa pudichchapadi unnoduMale: Once caught, just the way you like, with you
Irupaen anaichhcapadiI will remain, holding you tight
Female :Iruttinil ragasiyam irukkira adhisayamFemale: The secret in the dark, the miracle that lies within
Theriyanum avasiyam iskk iskkMust be known out of necessity (hiccup sound)
Male
Naanaa thodamaattaenI will not touch you on my own initiative
Nee vanthu thottaa vidamaattaen….haei….If you come and touch me, I will not let you go... haei...
Male
Pottaal meththai ponmagal thaththaiSpread the bed, golden daughter like a parrot
Kadhal viththai thai thai thaiThe art of love, thai thai thai
Female :Aasai poovai azhagiya paavaiFemale: The desired flower, beautiful damsel
Nenjil nee vai vai vaiKeep her in your heart, vai vai vai
Male
Vaammaa kannu vayasu ponnuCome dear girl, young maiden
Valibam ingae vaaduthu ninnuYouth is wilting here waiting
Vaammaa kannu vayasu ponnuCome dear girl, young maiden
Valibam ingae vaaduthu ninnuYouth is wilting here waiting
Female
Idhazhum idhazhum inaiyumpothuWhen lip meets lip
Idhukkenna kelvi eduththukkaiyyaaWhy ask questions for this, help yourself sir
Hoi…..hoinnaa hoinnaa hoinnaa hoinnaaHoi... hoinnaa hoinnaa hoinnaa hoinnaa
Hoinnaa hoinnaa hoi…..hoi…..aa…..Hoinnaa hoinnaa hoi... hoi... aa...
Iskk iskk……iskk iskkIskk iskk... iskk iskk
Male
Naanaa thodamaattaenI will not touch you on my own initiative
Nee vanthu thottaa vidamaattaen….haei….If you come and touch me, I will not let you go... haei...
Female :Vaaiyyaa virunthirukku sorkkaththinFemale: Come sir, a feast is ready, of heaven
Vaasal thiranthirukkuThe entrance is open
Male :Iruttinil ragasiyam irukkira adhisayamMale: The secret in the dark, the miracle that lies within
Theriyanum avasiyam iskk iskkMust be known out of necessity (hiccup sound)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Naanaa Thodamaattaen is a vibrant and playful duet from the 1983 Tamil film Jodi Pura, featuring music by Shankar Ganesh and lyrics by Vaali. The song portrays a coy yet inviting romantic exchange between lovers. The female protagonist playfully teases her lover, declaring that while she will not initiate physical contact herself, she will hold on passionately if he takes the step. The song uses metaphors of heavenly feasts and drenching rain to symbolize intimate desire. Throughout the track, Vaali employs catchy folk refrains, sound effects, and rhythmic repetitions that complement the energetic vocal renditions of Malaysia Vasudevan and S. P. Sailaja. The lovers exchange flirtatious promises of spending the night together until dawn, celebrating their romantic bond with high energy and charm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Iruttinil ragasiyam irukkira adhisayam

Repetition of the initial vowel 'I' in words across the line creates melodic unity.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vidiyum Varaiyil uravin mazhaiyil

Compares romantic closeness and intimacy to a refreshing rain shower ('uravin mazhaiyil').

Onomatopoeia & Rhythmic Refrain (Erattai Kilavi / Rhythm)

Idhuthaan neram ram ram ram

Use of rhythmic syllables like 'ram ram ram' and hiccup sound 'iskk iskk' to heighten the playful mood.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Pottaal meththai ponmagal thaththai / Kadhal viththai thai thai thai

Matching end sounds ('thaththai' / 'viththai') to establish poetic harmony.

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Trivia

Jodi Pura (1983) features music by the popular composer duo Shankar Ganesh, who were renowned for delivering high-energy commercial hits during the 1980s. Lyricist Vaali utilized folk-style rhythmic fillers like 'hoi hoi' and 'iskk iskk' to give the song a catchy, theatrical edge suitable for romantic onscreen banter.

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