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Lyrics & meaning

Saathu Nada Saathu

From Sethupathi IPS · 1994

Lyricist
Ilaiyaraja
Singers
Asha Bhosle, Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Sethupathi IPS1994

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku} (2)Rhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku) x2
Female
Ippo saathu nadai saathuNow close, walk and close the door
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathuProtect yourself from the cold wind
Kaiya koththu kaiya koththuHolding hands together, hand in hand
Idam paathu kodiyethuFind the right spot and hoist the flag
Chorus
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeyeYeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeyeYeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Female
Ippo saathu nadai saathuNow close, walk and close the door
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathuProtect yourself from the cold wind
Kaiya koththu kaiya koththuHolding hands together, hand in hand
Idam paathu kodiyethuFind the right spot and hoist the flag
Male
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Female
Kaanaatha kannum kannallaEyes that do not see are not true eyes
Kaniyaatha nenjum nenjallaA heart that does not soften is not a true heart
Veraarum konjum pennallaShe is not a woman whom anyone can just caress
Vilai thandhu vaangum ponnallaShe is not gold that can be bought with money
Female
Virasamo sarasamoWhether vulgarity or playful flirtation
Enakku or avasaramI am in a hurry
Vishayathai mudithidaTo finish up this matter
Thodanginen naadagamI began this drama
Female
Ennikkai illaathaCountless
Kelikkai thaaningeAmusements are right here
Undaagum inbaththilIn the joy that is created
Ellorkkum or pangaeEveryone gets a share
Male
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku} (2)Rhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku) x2
Female
Ippo saathu nadai saathuNow close, walk and close the door
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathuProtect yourself from the cold wind
Kaiya koththu kaiya koththuHolding hands together, hand in hand
Idam paathu kodiyethuFind the right spot and hoist the flag
Chorus
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeyeYeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeyeYeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Female
Ippo saathu nadai saathuNow close, walk and close the door
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathuProtect yourself from the cold wind
Female
Nee podu kaadhal vinnaappamSubmit your love application now
Kidaikkaadhu vere sandharppamYou won't get another opportunity like this
Nee vandhu aadum oonjal naanI am the swing that you come to ride on
Azhagaaga paadum angel naanI am the angel who sings beautifully
Female
Tharaiyilae dharisanamA divine vision appearing right on earth
Tharugira nilavidhuThis is the moon giving its sight
Araiylae abhinayamExpressing poetic dance gestures inside the room
Purigira malaridhuThis flower is performing its dance
Female
Sekkaaga en pinnaeLike an ox around an oil press behind me
Suththaadha aal illaiThere is no man who doesn't circle around me
Ellaarum en peyaraiMy name is spoken by everyone
Sollaadha naal illaiThere is no day they don't say it
Male
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku thumRhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku thum)
Thum chikkuchakku} (2)Rhythm beat sound (Thum chikkuchakku) x2
Female
Ippo saathu nadai saathuNow close, walk and close the door
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathuProtect yourself from the cold wind
Kaiya koththu kaiya koththuHolding hands together, hand in hand
Idam paathu kodiyethuFind the right spot and hoist the flag
Chorus
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeyeYeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeyeYeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Female
Ippo saathu nadai saathuNow close, walk and close the door
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathuProtect yourself from the cold wind
Ippo saathu nadai saathuNow close, walk and close the door
Ippo saathu nadai saathuNow close, walk and close the door

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat glamour and club-style song from 'Sethupathi IPS' (1994) features rhythmically vibrant, flirtatious, and theatrical lyrics. The protagonist/performer sings about setting up a grand drama, enticing the audience, and celebrating charm, allure, and romantic escapades. She declares her pride in her unique beauty and captivating presence, portraying herself as an untouchable angel and a glowing moon on earth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Mondhu / Etukai (Monorhyme / Second-letter Rhyme)

Kaanaatha kannum kannalla / Kaniyaatha nenjum nenjalla

Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Kaanaatha' and 'Kaniyaatha' or 'Virasamo' and 'Enakku'.

Onomatopoeia

Thum chikkuchakku thum

Use of rhythmic phonetic words ('Thum chikkuchakku') to evoke musical beats and energetic dance steps.

Metaphor

Tharaiyilae dharisanam tharugira nilavidhu

Comparing herself to a divine moon appearing on earth ('Tharaiyilae dharisanam tharugira nilavidhu') and a singing angel ('angel naan').

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Trivia

'Sethupathi IPS' is a hit 1994 Tamil action film starring Vijayakanth and Soundarya. The music for the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, who also penned lyrics for songs in the soundtrack.

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