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Saathu Nada Saathu

From Sethupathi IPS · 1994

Lyricist
Ilaiyaraja
Singers
Asha Bhosle, Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Sethupathi IPS
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
19 Oct 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku} (2)
Ippo saathu nadai saathu
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathu
Kaiya koththu kaiya koththu
Idam paathu kodiyethu
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Ippo saathu nadai saathu
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathu
Kaiya koththu kaiya koththu
Idam paathu kodiyethu
……………………………….
Kaanaatha kannum kannalla
Kaniyaatha nenjum nenjalla
Veraarum konjum pennalla
Vilai thandhu vaangum ponnalla
Virasamo sarasamo
Enakku or avasaram
Vishayathai mudithida
Thodanginen naadagam
Ennikkai illaatha
Kelikkai thaaninge
Undaagum inbaththil
Ellorkkum or pangae
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku} (2)
Ippo saathu nadai saathu
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathu
Kaiya koththu kaiya koththu
Idam paathu kodiyethu
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Ippo saathu nadai saathu
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathu
Nee podu kaadhal vinnaappam
Kidaikkaadhu vere sandharppam
Nee vandhu aadum oonjal naan
Azhagaaga paadum angel naan
Tharaiyilae dharisanam
Tharugira nilavidhu
Araiylae abhinayam
Purigira malaridhu
Sekkaaga en pinnae
Suththaadha aal illai
Ellaarum en peyarai
Sollaadha naal illai
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku thum
Thum chikkuchakku} (2)
Ippo saathu nadai saathu
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathu
Kaiya koththu kaiya koththu
Idam paathu kodiyethu
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Ippo saathu nadai saathu
Kulir kaaththu kaappaathu
Ippo saathu nadai saathu
Ippo saathu nadai saathu
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku
Shut the door now, close the entrance!
The wind is cold, save me!
Clasp my hand, join your hand in mine!
Find the right spot and hoist your flag!
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Shut the door now, close the entrance!
The wind is cold, save me!
Clasp my hand, join your hand in mine!
Find the right spot and hoist your flag!
[Instrumental music]
Eyes that haven't seen this are no eyes at all
A heart that hasn't melted is no heart at all
I'm not a woman for just anyone to fondle
Nor am I gold that can be bought with money
Whether it is pure lust or playful romance
I have an urgent purpose of my own
To finish up this business quickly
I began putting on this act
There are endless amounts of...
...pleasure and entertainment right here
In the joy that is made
Everyone gets a share!
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku
Shut the door now, close the entrance!
The wind is cold, save me!
Clasp my hand, join your hand in mine!
Find the right spot and hoist your flag!
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Shut the door now, close the entrance!
The wind is cold, save me!
Go ahead and put in your request for love
You won't get another chance like this!
I am the swing for you to come and sway on
I am the angel who sings so sweetly
Offering a lovely view down on the earth
This is the moon standing before you
Showing graceful dance gestures inside the room
This is the flower blooming before you
Circling endlessly around me like an ox at a mill
There is no man who hasn't tried
There is not a single day that goes by
Without everyone calling out my name
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku thum
Thum chikku chakku
Shut the door now, close the entrance!
The wind is cold, save me!
Clasp my hand, join your hand in mine!
Find the right spot and hoist your flag!
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye
Shut the door now, close the entrance!
The wind is cold, save me!
Shut the door now, close the entrance!
Shut the door now, close the entrance!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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