Oru Naal Kettadhu
From Nalla Penmani · 1979
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Nalla Penmani1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Oru naal kettathu | What I longed for one day |
| Netruthaan kidaithathu | I finally received yesterday |
| Naan oru naal kettathu | What I longed for one day |
| Netruthaan kidaithathu | I finally received yesterday |
| Female | |
| Oru naal kettathu | What I longed for one day |
| Netruthaan kidaithathu | I finally received yesterday |
| Naan oru naal kettathu | What I longed for one day |
| Netruthaan kidaithathu | I finally received yesterday |
| Female | |
| Mannan kai thottu thottu | With my lord touching me again and again |
| Muthirai ittu ittu | And sealing it with kisses again and again |
| Mannan kai thottu thottu | With my lord touching me again and again |
| Muthirai ittu ittu amammaa amammaa | And sealing it with kisses repeatedly, oh my goodness! |
| Inbangalai enna naan solvathu | How can I even express these pleasures? |
| Female | |
| Naan oru naal kettathu | What I longed for one day |
| Netruthaan kidaithathu | I finally received yesterday |
| Female | |
| Pitham konda pathiniyin mayakkam | The blissful intoxication of a passionate, devoted wife |
| Nitham adhu theligindra varaikkum | Until it clears up day after day |
| Kattru thantha vithai solla inikkum | Expressing the romantic art he taught feels so sweet |
| Kattru thantha vithai solla inikkum | Expressing the romantic art he taught feels so sweet |
| Female | |
| Unakkum enakkum intha ragasiyam | This secret between you and me |
| Irukka vendum adhu avasiyam | Must strictly remain between us |
| Yaarum kaanaathathu | Something that no one else has ever witnessed |
| Female | |
| Naan oru naal kettathu | What I longed for one day |
| Netruthaan kidaithathu | I finally received yesterday |
| Female | |
| Maalaiyitta mangai ennai pirinthu | Though away from me, his wedded wife |
| Matroruthi ennm indri irunthu | He lived without even a thought of another woman |
| Maalaiyitta mangai ennai pirinthu | Though away from me, his wedded wife |
| Matroruthi ennm indri irunthu | He lived without even a thought of another woman |
| Vittakkurai thottakurai thodarnthu | Continuing the unfinished bonds of previous births |
| Vittakkurai thottakurai thodarnthu | Continuing the unfinished bonds of previous births |
| Female | |
| Iravin kavithai thannai padithavan | He who recited the poem of the night |
| Idhazhin madhuvai allai kudithavan | He who drank the nectar of my lips abundantly |
| Ennai paaraattinaan | He showered me with praise |
| Female | |
| Naan oru naal kettathu | What I longed for one day |
| Netruthaan kidaithathu | I finally received yesterday |
ஒரு நாள் கேட்டது
நேற்றுதான் கிடைத்தது
நான் ஒரு நாள் கேட்டது
நேற்றுதான் கிடைத்தது
What I longed for one day
I finally received yesterday
What I longed for one day
I finally received yesterday
ஒரு நாள் கேட்டது
நேற்றுதான் கிடைத்தது
நான் ஒரு நாள் கேட்டது
நேற்றுதான் கிடைத்தது
What I longed for one day
I finally received yesterday
What I longed for one day
I finally received yesterday
மன்னன் கைத் தொட்டு தொட்டு
முத்திரை இட்டு இட்டு
மன்னன் கைத் தொட்டு தொட்டு
முத்திரை இட்டு இட்டு அம்மம்மா அம்மம்மா
இன்பங்களை என்ன நான் சொல்வது
With my lord touching me again and again
And sealing it with kisses again and again
With my lord touching me again and again
And sealing it with kisses repeatedly, oh my goodness!
How can I even express these pleasures?
நான் ஒரு நாள் கேட்டது
நேற்றுதான் கிடைத்தது
What I longed for one day
I finally received yesterday
பித்தம் கொண்ட பத்தினியின் மயக்கம்
நித்தம் அது தெளிகின்ற வரைக்கும்
கற்று தந்த வித்தை சொல்ல இனிக்கும்
கற்று தந்த வித்தை சொல்ல இனிக்கும்
The blissful intoxication of a passionate, devoted wife
Until it clears up day after day
Expressing the romantic art he taught feels so sweet
Expressing the romantic art he taught feels so sweet
உனக்கும் எனக்கும் இந்த ரகசியம்
இருக்க வேண்டும் அது அவசியம்
யாரும் காணாதது......
This secret between you and me
Must strictly remain between us
Something that no one else has ever witnessed
நான் ஒரு நாள் கேட்டது
நேற்றுதான் கிடைத்தது
What I longed for one day
I finally received yesterday
மாலையிட்ட மங்கை என்னைப் பிரிந்து
மற்றொருத்தி எண்ணம் இன்றி இருந்து
மாலையிட்ட மங்கை என்னைப் பிரிந்து
மற்றொருத்தி எண்ணம் இன்றி இருந்து
விட்டக்குறை தொட்டக்குறை தொடர்ந்து
விட்டக்குறை தொட்டக்குறை தொடர்ந்து
Though away from me, his wedded wife
He lived without even a thought of another woman
Though away from me, his wedded wife
He lived without even a thought of another woman
Continuing the unfinished bonds of previous births
Continuing the unfinished bonds of previous births
இரவின் கவிதை தன்னை படித்தவன்
இதழின் மதுவை அள்ளிக் குடித்தவன்
என்னைப் பாராட்டினான்.........
He who recited the poem of the night
He who drank the nectar of my lips abundantly
He showered me with praise
நான் ஒரு நாள் கேட்டது
நேற்றுதான் கிடைத்தது
What I longed for one day
I finally received yesterday
Oru naal kettathu
What I longed for one day
Netruthaan kidaithathu
I finally received yesterday
Naan oru naal kettathu
What I longed for one day
Netruthaan kidaithathu
I finally received yesterday
Oru naal kettathu
What I longed for one day
Netruthaan kidaithathu
I finally received yesterday
Naan oru naal kettathu
What I longed for one day
Netruthaan kidaithathu
I finally received yesterday
Mannan kai thottu thottu
With my lord touching me again and again
Muthirai ittu ittu
And sealing it with kisses again and again
Mannan kai thottu thottu
With my lord touching me again and again
Muthirai ittu ittu amammaa amammaa
And sealing it with kisses repeatedly, oh my goodness!
Inbangalai enna naan solvathu
How can I even express these pleasures?
Naan oru naal kettathu
What I longed for one day
Netruthaan kidaithathu
I finally received yesterday
Pitham konda pathiniyin mayakkam
The blissful intoxication of a passionate, devoted wife
Nitham adhu theligindra varaikkum
Until it clears up day after day
Kattru thantha vithai solla inikkum
Expressing the romantic art he taught feels so sweet
Kattru thantha vithai solla inikkum
Expressing the romantic art he taught feels so sweet
Unakkum enakkum intha ragasiyam
This secret between you and me
Irukka vendum adhu avasiyam
Must strictly remain between us
Yaarum kaanaathathu
Something that no one else has ever witnessed
Naan oru naal kettathu
What I longed for one day
Netruthaan kidaithathu
I finally received yesterday
Maalaiyitta mangai ennai pirinthu
Though away from me, his wedded wife
Matroruthi ennm indri irunthu
He lived without even a thought of another woman
Maalaiyitta mangai ennai pirinthu
Though away from me, his wedded wife
Matroruthi ennm indri irunthu
He lived without even a thought of another woman
Vittakkurai thottakurai thodarnthu
Continuing the unfinished bonds of previous births
Vittakkurai thottakurai thodarnthu
Continuing the unfinished bonds of previous births
Iravin kavithai thannai padithavan
He who recited the poem of the night
Idhazhin madhuvai allai kudithavan
He who drank the nectar of my lips abundantly
Ennai paaraattinaan
He showered me with praise
Naan oru naal kettathu
What I longed for one day
Netruthaan kidaithathu
I finally received yesterday
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Oru Naal Kettathu' is an intimate, joyful expression of romantic fulfillment by a woman who has finally reunited with her husband. She celebrates obtaining the love and passion she had been yearning for. The lyrics depict her joy as her husband tenderly embraces her and seals their intimacy, leaving her overwhelmed with ecstasy. The track touches upon themes of marital fidelity, karmic continuation ('vittakkurai thottakurai'), and shared secret moments between lovers. Lyricist Vaali uses elegant metaphors of night poetry and lip nectar, rendered with deep sensuality by P. Susheela under V. Kumar's melodious composition.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Mannan kai thottu thottu / Muthirai ittu ittu”
The repetition of 'thottu thottu' (touching repeatedly) and 'ittu ittu' (sealing repeatedly) highlights continuous tender affection.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Pitham konda pathiniyin... / Nitham adhu theligindra...”
The second letter 'th' rhymes between 'Pitham' and 'Nitham'.
Monai (First Letter Rhyme)
“Mannan kai thottu thottu / Muthirai ittu ittu”
The starting 'M' sound in 'Mannan' and 'Muthirai' creates a harmonious Monai.
Metaphor
“Idhazhin madhuvai allai kudithavan”
'Idhazhin madhu' compares the sweetness of a kiss/lips to nectar or honey.
Cultural/Philosophical Idiom
“Vittakkurai thottakurai thodarnthu”
'Vittakkurai thottakurai' refers to the Tamil cultural concept of karmic ties left unfinished in previous births continuing into the present life.
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Trivia
The song is composed by V. Kumar, a prominent music director in Tamil cinema during the 1960s and 1970s who was often referred to as 'Mellisai Maamani' for his simple yet haunting melodies. The rendition by P. Susheela is celebrated for capturing the delicate balance of sensuality and classical grace, enhanced by Vaali's evocative Tamil lyricism.
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