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Lyrics & meaning

Sammatham Solla Vanthal

From Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye · 1988

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Jayachandran, S. Janaki
Music director
Devendran
Details
Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sammatham solla vanthaalShe came to express her consent,
Siru thaamarai pooviai thanthaalAnd gave a small lotus flower.
Sammatham solla vanthaalShe came to express her consent,
Siru thaamarai pooviai thanthaalAnd gave a small lotus flower.
Thantha neram nalla neramThe moment she gave it was an auspicious time,
Ilam paavai unthan oramBeside you, oh young maiden.
Female
Sammatham solla vanthaalShe came to express her consent,
Siru thaamarai pooviai thanthaalAnd gave a small lotus flower.
Thantha neram nalla neramThe moment she gave it was an auspicious time,
Ilam paavai unthan oramBeside you, oh young maiden.
Male
Kaveri oram ponmaalai neramOn the banks of river Kaveri, during a golden evening,
Kannae un kai sera naan thedinaenMy dear, I searched to hold your hand.
Female :Kannaa un tholil poomaalaiyaagaFemale: Oh my beloved, like a flower garland on your shoulders,
Eppothum naan aadaththaan vendinaenI prayed to sway forever.
Male
: Maragatha veenai meaniyilOn her body shaped like an emerald veena,
Adhisaya raagam meettinaenI played a wondrous melody.
Dhinasari unnai naadinaenEvery day I sought after you.
Female
Sammatham solla vanthaalShe came to express her consent,
Siru thaamarai pooviai thanthaalAnd gave a small lotus flower.
Female
Kuttraala saaral sittraadai meedhilThe Kuttralam drizzle on the fine silk dress,
Pattaadum pothenna aananthamoWhat immense joy when it touches and sways!
Male :Sittrodai ondru vattraamal indruMale: A small stream today, without drying up,
Oottraaga paaigindra aarambamoIs this the beginning of a gushing spring?
Female
Inam ariyaatha vedhanaiAn inexplicable ache,
Thodarkadhai aagiponathaeHas become a continuing saga.
Sugamenum geetham paaduthaeA song called bliss is playing now.
Male
Indraikku kadhal nannaalToday is love's auspicious day,
Kannan unnudan saerum ponnaalA golden day when Krishna unites with you.
Pudhu naanam alai modhumA new wave of shyness crashes upon,
Idhu podhum podhum podhumThis is enough, enough, enough!
Female
Sammatham solla vanthaalShe came to express her consent,
Siru thaamarai pooviai thanthaalAnd gave a small lotus flower.
Thantha neram nalla neramThe moment she gave it was an auspicious time,
Ilam paavai unthan oramBeside you, oh young maiden.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic track portrays two lovers expressing their mutual affection, tender feelings, and playful consent to one another. Using metaphors of nature—such as the river Kaveri, the soothing Kuttralam drizzle, and lotus blossoms—the lovers describe the overwhelming bliss and sweet bashfulness that accompany their union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor

Maragatha veenai meaniyil

Comparing the female form to a 'Maragatha veenai' (emerald lute/veena) highlights the beauty and musical quality of love.

Iyaibu / End Rhyme

Kaveri oram ponmaalai neram

The words 'oram' and 'neram' rhyme at the end of consecutive lines, creating a pleasing rhythmic cadence.

Nature Imagery

Kuttraala saaral sittraadai meedhil

The lyricist uses vivid outdoor imagery ('Kuttraala saaral' - drizzle of Kuttralam) to symbolize emotional freshness and romance.

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Trivia

The song 'Sammatham Solla Vanthaal' is from the 1988 Tamil movie 'Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye', featuring music by Devendran with lyrics written by the prolific poet Vaali.

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