Pattu Selai Kaathaada
From Thaai Sollai Thattadhe · 1961
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Thaai Sollai Thattadhe1961
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pattu chaelai kaathaada | As the silk saree flutters in the wind |
| Paruva maeni koothaada | As the youthful body dances in delight |
| Pattu chaelai kaathaada | As the silk saree flutters in the wind |
| Paruva maeni koothaada | As the youthful body dances in delight |
| Kattu koondhal mudithavalae ennai | O girl who tied her bound hair |
| Kaadhal valaiyil adaithavalae | O girl who trapped me in the net of love |
| Female | |
| Arumbu meesai thulli vara | With a budding mustache bouncing lively |
| Azhagu punnagai alli vara | With a beautiful smile showering abundant joy |
| Arumbu meesai thulli vara | With a budding mustache bouncing lively |
| Azhagu punnagai alli vara | With a beautiful smile showering abundant joy |
| Kurumbu paarvai paarthavarae ennai | O man who cast a mischievous glance at me |
| Koottu kiliyaai adaithavarae | O man who trapped me like a caged parrot |
| Male | |
| Kaiyil eduthaal thuvandu vidum | She will wilt if held gently in hand |
| Kannam irandum sivandhu vidum | Both her cheeks will blush bright red |
| Kaiyil eduthaal thuvandu vidum | She will wilt if held gently in hand |
| Kannam irandum sivandhu vidum | Both her cheeks will blush bright red |
| Chinna idaiyae sithiramae | O slender waist like a beautiful picture |
| Sirikkum kaadhal nithilamae | O smiling pearl of love |
| Female | |
| Nimirndhu nadakkum nadaiyazhagu | The majestic beauty of walking upright |
| Nerungi pazhagum kalaiyazhagu | The artistic beauty of growing intimately close |
| Nimirndhu nadakkum nadaiyazhagu | The majestic beauty of walking upright |
| Nerungi pazhagum kalaiyazhagu | The artistic beauty of growing intimately close |
| Amaidhiyil niraiyum mugathazhagu | The facial beauty filled with tranquil peace |
| Yaavum unghal thaniyazhagu | All these are your unique individual charms |
| Male | |
| Kattu koondhal mudithavalae ennai | O girl who tied her bound hair |
| Kaadhal valaiyil adaithavalae | O girl who trapped me in the net of love |
| Female | |
| Kurumbu paarvai paarthavarae ennai | O man who cast a mischievous glance at me |
| Koottu kiliyaai adaithavarae | O man who trapped me like a caged parrot |
| Male | |
| Uranginaalum vizhithaalum | Whether I am asleep or awake |
| Oorgal thorum alaindhaalum | Even if I wander through every town |
| Uranginaalum vizhithaalum | Whether I am asleep or awake |
| Oorgal thorum alaindhaalum | Even if I wander through every town |
| Mayanga vaithadhu oru mugamae | The only face that mesmerized me is one |
| Mangai undhan thirumugamae | And that is your divine face, my lady |
| Female | |
| Kaasu panangal kettkavillai | It did not demand money or wealth |
| Jaadhi madhangal paarkkavillai | It did not look at caste or religion |
| Kaasu panangal kettkavillai | It did not demand money or wealth |
| Jaadhi madhangal paarkkavillai | It did not look at caste or religion |
| Thaavi vandhadhu en manamae ini | My heart leapt and came to you, now |
| Thaazhvum vaazhvum un vasamae | Both my downfall and prosperous life are in your hands |
| Male | |
| Kattu koondhal mudithavalae ennai | O girl who tied her bound hair |
| Kaadhal valaiyil adaithavalae | O girl who trapped me in the net of love |
| Pattu chaelai kaathaada | As the silk saree flutters in the wind |
| Paruva maeni koothaada | As the youthful body dances in delight |
| Female | |
| Kurumbu paarvai paarthavarae ennai | O man who cast a mischievous glance at me |
| Koottu kiliyaai adaithavarae | O man who trapped me like a caged parrot |
பட்டுச்சேலை காத்தாட
பருவமேனி கூத்தாட
பட்டுச்சேலை காத்தாட
பருவமேனி கூத்தாட
கட்டு கூந்தல் முடித்தவளே என்னைக்
காதல் வலையில் அடைத்தவளே
As the silk saree flutters in the wind
As the youthful body dances in delight
As the silk saree flutters in the wind
As the youthful body dances in delight
O girl who tied her bound hair
O girl who trapped me in the net of love
அரும்பு மீசை துள்ளி வர
அழகுப் புன்னகை அள்ளி வர
அரும்பு மீசை துள்ளி வர
அழகுப் புன்னகை அள்ளி வர
குறும்புப் பார்வை பார்த்தவரே என்னைக்
கூட்டுக் கிளியாய் அடைத்தவரே
With a budding mustache bouncing lively
With a beautiful smile showering abundant joy
With a budding mustache bouncing lively
With a beautiful smile showering abundant joy
O man who cast a mischievous glance at me
O man who trapped me like a caged parrot
கையில் எடுத்தால் துவண்டு விடும்
கன்னம் இரண்டும் சிவந்து விடும்
கையில் எடுத்தால் துவண்டு விடும்
கன்னம் இரண்டும் சிவந்து விடும்
சின்ன இடையே சித்திரமே
சிரிக்கும் காதல் நித்திலமே
She will wilt if held gently in hand
Both her cheeks will blush bright red
She will wilt if held gently in hand
Both her cheeks will blush bright red
O slender waist like a beautiful picture
O smiling pearl of love
நிமிர்ந்து நடக்கும் நடையழகு
நெருங்கிப் பழகும் கலையழகு
நிமிர்ந்து நடக்கும் நடையழகு
நெருங்கிப் பழகும் கலையழகு
அமைதியில் நிறையும் முகத்தழகு
யாவும் உந்தன் தனியழகு
The majestic beauty of walking upright
The artistic beauty of growing intimately close
The majestic beauty of walking upright
The artistic beauty of growing intimately close
The facial beauty filled with tranquil peace
All these are your unique individual charms
கட்டு கூந்தல் முடித்தவளே என்னைக்
காதல் வலையில் அடைத்தவளே
O girl who tied her bound hair
O girl who trapped me in the net of love
குறும்புப் பார்வை பார்த்தவரே என்னைக்
கூட்டுக் கிளியாய் அடைத்தவரே
O man who cast a mischievous glance at me
O man who trapped me like a caged parrot
உறங்கினாலும் விழித்தாலும்
ஊர்கள் தோறும் அலைந்தாலும்
உறங்கினாலும் விழித்தாலும்
ஊர்கள் தோறும் அலைந்தாலும்
மயங்க வைத்தது ஒரு முகமே
மங்கை உந்தன் திருமுகமே
Whether I am asleep or awake
Even if I wander through every town
Whether I am asleep or awake
Even if I wander through every town
The only face that mesmerized me is one
And that is your divine face, my lady
காசு பணங்கள் கேட்கவில்லை
ஜாதி மதங்கள் பார்ப்பதில்லை
காசு பணங்கள் கேட்கவில்லை
ஜாதி மதங்கள் பார்ப்பதில்லை
தாவி வந்தது என் மனமே
இனி தாழ்வும் வாழ்வும் உன் வசமே
It did not demand money or wealth
It did not look at caste or religion
It did not demand money or wealth
It did not look at caste or religion
My heart leapt and came to you, now
Both my downfall and prosperous life are in your hands
கட்டு கூந்தல் முடித்தவளே என்னைக்
காதல் வலையில் அடைத்தவளே
பட்டுச்சேலை காத்தாட
பருவமேனி கூத்தாட
O girl who tied her bound hair
O girl who trapped me in the net of love
As the silk saree flutters in the wind
As the youthful body dances in delight
குறும்புப் பார்வை பார்த்தவரே என்னைக்
கூட்டுக் கிளியாய் அடைத்தவரே
O man who cast a mischievous glance at me
O man who trapped me like a caged parrot
Pattu chaelai kaathaada
As the silk saree flutters in the wind
Paruva maeni koothaada
As the youthful body dances in delight
Pattu chaelai kaathaada
As the silk saree flutters in the wind
Paruva maeni koothaada
As the youthful body dances in delight
Kattu koondhal mudithavalae ennai
O girl who tied her bound hair
Kaadhal valaiyil adaithavalae
O girl who trapped me in the net of love
Arumbu meesai thulli vara
With a budding mustache bouncing lively
Azhagu punnagai alli vara
With a beautiful smile showering abundant joy
Arumbu meesai thulli vara
With a budding mustache bouncing lively
Azhagu punnagai alli vara
With a beautiful smile showering abundant joy
Kurumbu paarvai paarthavarae ennai
O man who cast a mischievous glance at me
Koottu kiliyaai adaithavarae
O man who trapped me like a caged parrot
Kaiyil eduthaal thuvandu vidum
She will wilt if held gently in hand
Kannam irandum sivandhu vidum
Both her cheeks will blush bright red
Kaiyil eduthaal thuvandu vidum
She will wilt if held gently in hand
Kannam irandum sivandhu vidum
Both her cheeks will blush bright red
Chinna idaiyae sithiramae
O slender waist like a beautiful picture
Sirikkum kaadhal nithilamae
O smiling pearl of love
Nimirndhu nadakkum nadaiyazhagu
The majestic beauty of walking upright
Nerungi pazhagum kalaiyazhagu
The artistic beauty of growing intimately close
Nimirndhu nadakkum nadaiyazhagu
The majestic beauty of walking upright
Nerungi pazhagum kalaiyazhagu
The artistic beauty of growing intimately close
Amaidhiyil niraiyum mugathazhagu
The facial beauty filled with tranquil peace
Yaavum unghal thaniyazhagu
All these are your unique individual charms
Kattu koondhal mudithavalae ennai
O girl who tied her bound hair
Kaadhal valaiyil adaithavalae
O girl who trapped me in the net of love
Kurumbu paarvai paarthavarae ennai
O man who cast a mischievous glance at me
Koottu kiliyaai adaithavarae
O man who trapped me like a caged parrot
Uranginaalum vizhithaalum
Whether I am asleep or awake
Oorgal thorum alaindhaalum
Even if I wander through every town
Uranginaalum vizhithaalum
Whether I am asleep or awake
Oorgal thorum alaindhaalum
Even if I wander through every town
Mayanga vaithadhu oru mugamae
The only face that mesmerized me is one
Mangai undhan thirumugamae
And that is your divine face, my lady
Kaasu panangal kettkavillai
It did not demand money or wealth
Jaadhi madhangal paarkkavillai
It did not look at caste or religion
Kaasu panangal kettkavillai
It did not demand money or wealth
Jaadhi madhangal paarkkavillai
It did not look at caste or religion
Thaavi vandhadhu en manamae ini
My heart leapt and came to you, now
Thaazhvum vaazhvum un vasamae
Both my downfall and prosperous life are in your hands
Kattu koondhal mudithavalae ennai
O girl who tied her bound hair
Kaadhal valaiyil adaithavalae
O girl who trapped me in the net of love
Pattu chaelai kaathaada
As the silk saree flutters in the wind
Paruva maeni koothaada
As the youthful body dances in delight
Kurumbu paarvai paarthavarae ennai
O man who cast a mischievous glance at me
Koottu kiliyaai adaithavarae
O man who trapped me like a caged parrot
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic duet from the 1961 Tamil film 'Thaai Sollai Thattadhe' depicts a romantic banter and mutual admiration between two lovers. The male protagonist admires his lady's grace, delicate beauty, fluttering attire, and sweet blushes, while the female protagonist swoons over his charm, playful glances, regal stride, and warm nature. Beyond physical beauty, they express a deep emotional bond where love transcends material wealth, status, caste, and creed, culminating in a promise of lifelong devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Urvagam)
“Kaadhal valaiyil adaithavalae / Koottu kiliyaai adaithavarae”
Love is pictured as a net ('Kaadhal valaiyil') and the lover's sweet influence is compared to trapping a parrot in a cage ('Koottu kiliyaai').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Kaiyil eduthaal thuvandu vidum”
Exaggerating the heroine's softness and delicate nature by stating she would wilt if picked up.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Pattu chaelai kaathaada / Paruva maeni koothaada”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'P' in consecutive lines.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kattu koondhal mudithavalae / Kaadhal valaiyil adaithavalae”
The second consonant sound 'tt' rhymes across the lines, adding lyrical rhythm.
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Trivia
'Thaai Sollai Thattadhe' (1961) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. The music for this iconic film was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with playback singing provided by the timeless duo T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. The lyrics were crafted by the legendary poet Kannadasan.
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