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Nichayam Naane

From Soppu Seeppu Kannadi · 1968

Lyricist
Thanjai Vaanan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
T. K. Ramamoorthy
Details
Soppu Seeppu Kannadi1968

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ha..aaa..aaa..aaa…aa…Ha..aaa..aaa..aaa…aa…
Do u love meDo you love me?
Female
Nichayam naanae natural beautyI am definitely a natural beauty,
Ninaithathai seiven thats my dutyDoing whatever I wish is my duty.
Vizhigalinaalae kadhai pala solvenI will tell many stories through my eyes,
Idhazhgalinaalae insuvai tharuven…chchuI will offer sweet taste through my lips... *kiss*
Female
Do u love meDo you love me?
Do u love meDo you love me?
Do u love me ..Do you love me?
Come on tell meCome on, tell me!
Female
Nichayam naanae natural beautyI am definitely a natural beauty,
Ninaithathai seiven thats my dutyDoing whatever I wish is my duty.
Female
Kannadi polae melaeLike a shiny mirror up above,
Thannalae minnum nylexNylex fabric that gleams on its own,
Kannalae pesum podhu munnalaeWhen speaking with my eyes, right before you
Thondrum eyetexEyetex kajal appears.
Female
Ponnaana kaigal meedhuUpon my golden hands,
Ennaalum kaanum cutexCutex nail polish seen every day,
Thaenaaga konjum neramWhen cooing as sweet as honey,
Poovaaga maarum lipstickLipstick turns soft like a flower.
Female
Can i kissCan I kiss?
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Chikku chikku boomChikku chikku boom
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Chikku chikku boomChikku chikku boom
Female
Nichayam naanae natural beautyI am definitely a natural beauty,
Ninaithathai seiven thats my dutyDoing whatever I wish is my duty.
Female
Pennana ennai kanduSeeing me, a desirable woman,
Kalyaana aasai konduHarboring a wish to marry me,
Pollaadha potti pottuEntering a fierce competition,
Ellorum que vil nindraalIf everyone stands in a queue,
Female
Nandraaga naanumvandhuI will come gracefully,
Mun naani koni nindruShyly bending forward in front of them,
Kannaala endru sonnaalAnd if I tease them with my eyes asking 'When?',
Thalladi aaduvaraeThey will stumble and sway!
I am sorryI am sorry!
Endhan aasai vaazhvilIn my dream life,
Ennam niraivaagumMy wishes will be fulfilled,
Indhiyaavil vaazhumLiving in India,
Inter National beautyAn International beauty!
Female
Nichayam naanae natural beautyI am definitely a natural beauty,
Ninaithathai seiven thats my dutyDoing whatever I wish is my duty.
Vizhigalinaalae kadhai pala solvenI will tell many stories through my eyes,
Idhazhgalinaalae insuvai tharuven…chchuI will offer sweet taste through my lips... *kiss*
Female
Do u love meDo you love me?
Do u love meDo you love me?
Do u love me ..Do you love me?
Come on tell meCome on, tell me!
Female
Nichayam naanae natural beautyI am definitely a natural beauty,
Ninaithathai seiven thats my dutyDoing whatever I wish is my duty.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful, cabaret-style westernized dance track from the 1968 film 'Soppu Seeppu Kannadi' showcases a confident, modern woman celebrating her charm, beauty, and independence. Set to lively rhythm beats composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy and rendered effortlessly by P. Susheela, the protagonist playfully interacts with her admirers while setting her own terms.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Nichayam naanae natural beauty / Ninaithathai seiven thats my duty

Matching initial consonant sounds ('Ni' in 'Nichayam' and 'Ninaithathai').

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Nichayam naanae natural beauty / Ninaithathai seiven thats my duty

End-rhyming lines utilizing English words ('beauty' and 'duty').

Upamai Ani (Simile)

Kannadi polae melae / Thannalae minnum nylex

Comparing the shine of Nylex synthetic fabric to a reflective mirror ('Kannadi polae').

Code-Mixing / Tanglish

Indhiyaavil vaazhum / Inter National beauty

Seamless blending of English popular culture terms with Tamil language structures.

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Trivia

This track is notable for dropping popular late-1960s beauty brand names such as Cutex (nail polish) and Eyetex (kajal), alongside synthetic Nylex fabric, reflecting the emerging urban modern fashion culture in South India at the time. It is composed by T. K. Ramamoorthy following the separation of the legendary Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy duo.

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