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Lyrics & meaning

Samantham Jadaiyil

From Veettuku Veedu · 1970

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Veettuku Veedu1970

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
{Sammadham mm mm mmConsent, mm mm mm
Jaadaiyil sollvadhae en gunamExpressing it through gestures is my nature
Thattungal thirakkattumKnock, and it shall be opened
Kaadhalil naan oru kaaviyam} (2)I am an epic poem in love
Female
Aaduvadhu aththai magal endruThinking that the one dancing is a cousin
Theduvathu meththai sugam endruSearching for the comfort of the bed
Kooduvathil kondaattam undaagalaamJoining together may bring celebration
Thattungal thirakkattumKnock, and it shall be opened
Kaadhalil naan oru kaaviyamI am an epic poem in love
Female
Kanivudan oru suvai tharumIt gives a sweet taste with tenderness
Idhu kanivudan oru suvai tharumThis gives a sweet taste with tenderness
Kanivudan oru suvai tharumIt gives a sweet taste with tenderness
Idhu kanivudan oru suvai tharumThis gives a sweet taste with tenderness
Nillungal munnae indruStand before me today
Sollungal pennae endruAddress me as a woman
Kelungal ondrae ondruAsk just one single thing
Pinnungal thirakkattumEntwine and let it open
Penmaiyil naan oru oviyamI am a painting of womanhood
Female
Sammadham mm mm mmConsent, mm mm mm
Jaadaiyil sollvadhae en gunamExpressing it through gestures is my nature
Thattungal thirakkattumKnock, and it shall be opened
Kaadhalil naan oru kaaviyamI am an epic poem in love
Female
Edhuvarai manam adhu varumAs far as the mind reaches, it will go
Adhuvarai udal idhu varumUntil then, this body will follow
Edhuvarai hoo manam adhu varumAs far as, oh, the mind reaches, it will go
Adhuvarai udal idhu varumUntil then, this body will follow
Sandhithaal andha sorgamIf we meet, that is paradise
Sindhithaal konjam vetkamIf we reflect, a little shyness appears
Thaen oorum thingal vannamA honeyed moon-like complexion
Baavangal kulungattumLet graceful expressions ripple
Paarvaiyin leelaigal aayiramA thousand playful glances of the eyes
Female
Sammadham mm mm mmConsent, mm mm mm
Jaadaiyil sollvadhae en gunamExpressing it through gestures is my nature
Thattungal thirakkattumKnock, and it shall be opened
Kaadhalil naan oru kaaviyamI am an epic poem in love

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a seductive and poetic expression of romance and feminine allure. The speaker coyly communicates her consent through subtle gestures rather than direct speech. She describes herself as an epic poem of love and a living portrait of womanhood, inviting her lover into a realm of intimate union where mind and body harmonize in paradise.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kaadhalil naan oru kaaviyam / Penmaiyil naan oru oviyam

The speaker directly equates herself to an epic poem ('kaaviyam') and a masterpiece painting ('oviyam').

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

Sandhithaal andha sorgam / Sindhithaal konjam vetkam

The second consonant 'ndh' rhymes across consecutive lines, creating a smooth rhythmic flow.

Allusion / Biblical Parallels

Thattungal thirakkattum

The phrase 'Thattungal thirakkattum' directly echoes the well-known biblical line 'Knock and it shall be opened', adapted into a romantic context.

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Trivia

Veettuku Veedu (1970) was a popular Tamil comedy film directed by C. V. Rajendran, starring Nagesh and Lakshmi. Lyricist Kannadasan skillfully adapted the classical biblical refrain 'Knock and it shall be opened' into a playful Tamil romantic song.

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