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Lyrics & meaning

Naana Thodamatten

From Jodi Pura · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Jodi Pura
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
2 Feb 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naanaa thodamaattaen
Nee vanthu thottaa vidamaattaen
Hoi hoi hoi
Naanaa thodamaattaen
Nee vanthu thottaa vidamaattaen
Vaaiyyaa virunthirukku sorkkaththin
Vaasal thiranthirukku
Vaaiyyaa virunthirukku sorkkaththin
Vaasal thiranthirukku
Iruttinil ragasiyam irukkira adhisayam
Theriyanum avasiyam iskk iskk
Unakkum aanantham enakkum aanantham
Vidumaa pantham tham tham tham
Male :Edukka aayiram kodukka aayiram
Idhuthaan neram ram ram ram
Vaa vaa mama vazhangidalaamaa
Osaiyillaamal udhavidalaamaa
Vaa vaa mama vazhangidalaamaa
Osaiyillaamal udhavidalaamaa
Vidiyum Varaiyil uravin mazhaiyil
Iruvarum saernthae nanainthidalaam
Hae….naanae naanae thinthunaan naanae
Naanae naanae thinthunaan naanae…..hae…ae….
Naanaa thodamaattaen
Nee vanthu thottaa vidamaattaen
Male :Pudichachaa pudichchapadi unnodu
Irupaen anaichhcapadi
Female :Iruttinil ragasiyam irukkira adhisayam
Theriyanum avasiyam iskk iskk
Naanaa thodamaattaen
Nee vanthu thottaa vidamaattaen….haei….
Pottaal meththai ponmagal thaththai
Kadhal viththai thai thai thai
Female :Aasai poovai azhagiya paavai
Nenjil nee vai vai vai
Vaammaa kannu vayasu ponnu
Valibam ingae vaaduthu ninnu
Vaammaa kannu vayasu ponnu
Valibam ingae vaaduthu ninnu
Idhazhum idhazhum inaiyumpothu
Idhukkenna kelvi eduththukkaiyyaa
Hoi…..hoinnaa hoinnaa hoinnaa hoinnaa
Hoinnaa hoinnaa hoi…..hoi…..aa…..
Iskk iskk……iskk iskk
Naanaa thodamaattaen
Nee vanthu thottaa vidamaattaen….haei….
Female :Vaaiyyaa virunthirukku sorkkaththin
Vaasal thiranthirukku
Male :Iruttinil ragasiyam irukkira adhisayam
Theriyanum avasiyam iskk iskk
I won't touch you on my own,
but if you touch me, I won't let you go!
Hoy, hoy, hoy!
I won't touch you on my own,
but if you touch me, I won't let you go!
Come on, a feast awaits,
the gates of heaven are wide open!
Come on, a feast awaits,
the gates of heaven are wide open!
The secret in the dark, the wonder hidden there,
you simply must discover it, ishk ishk!
Joy for you and joy for me,
will this sweet bond ever break? Dham dham dham!
Male: A thousand things to take, a thousand things to give,
this is the right moment, ram ram ram!
Come on, my love, shall we share our passion?
Shall we please each other without making a sound?
Come on, my love, shall we share our passion?
Shall we please each other without making a sound?
Until dawn breaks, in this rain of togetherness,
let both of us get drenched together!
Hey... naane naane thindhunaan naane,
naane naane thindhunaan naane... hey... ae...
I won't touch you on my own,
but if you touch me, I won't let you go!
Male: Did I catch you? Just the way you like it,
I will stay, holding you tight in my embrace!
Female: The secret in the dark, the wonder hidden there,
you simply must discover it, ishk ishk!
I won't touch you on my own,
but if you touch me, I won't let you go... hey!
Spread the soft bed, this golden girl is ready,
with all the playful tricks of love, thai thai thai!
Female: A flower of desire, a lovely girl,
hold her close to your chest, keep her there!
Come to me, my sweet, youthful girl,
my youth stands here longing for you!
Come to me, my sweet, youthful girl,
my youth stands here longing for you!
When lips meet lips,
why ask any questions? Just take what is yours!
Hoy... hoynna hoynna hoynna hoynna,
hoynna hoynna hoy... hoy... aa...
Ishk ishk... ishk ishk!
I won't touch you on my own,
but if you touch me, I won't let you go... hey!
Female: Come on, a feast awaits,
the gates of heaven are wide open!
Male: The secret in the dark, the wonder hidden there,
you simply must discover it, ishk ishk!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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