Sangeetham Kettukunga
From Padikkadha Pannaiyar · 1985
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- Vani Jairam, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Padikkadha Pannaiyar1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sangeetham kettukkanga | Listen to the music |
| Thaalam thaan pottukkanga | Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat |
| Indha odambu | This body |
| Chorus | |
| Haahhaa haahhaa | Haahhaa haahhaa |
| Female | |
| Inba kedangu | Is a treasure house of pleasure |
| Chorus | |
| Haahhaa haahhaa | Haahhaa haahhaa |
| Female | |
| Indha odambu inba kedangu | This body is a treasure house of pleasure |
| Sandhaegam theethukkanga | Clear all your doubts |
| Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu | Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want |
| Chorus | |
| Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu | Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want |
| Female | |
| Sangeetham kettukkanga | Listen to the music |
| Thaalam thaan pottukkanga | Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat |
| Female | |
| Ennodu kai saera sammadhamaa | Do you agree to join hands with me? |
| Poosaamal poosikka sandhanamaa | Are you like sandalwood paste applied gently? |
| Chorus | |
| Ennodu kai saera sammadhamaa | Do you agree to join hands with me? |
| Poosaamal poosikka sandhanamaa | Are you like sandalwood paste applied gently? |
| Female | |
| Mollamaa killi nee vellamaa alli | Pinch softly, scoop up sweetness like jaggery |
| Kannula milli naan kaambulla malli | I am a sparkle in the eye, a jasmine on the stem |
| Chorus | |
| Mollamaa killi nee vellamaa alli | Pinch softly, scoop up sweetness like jaggery |
| Kannula milli naan kaambulla malli | I am a sparkle in the eye, a jasmine on the stem |
| Female | |
| Vendiyadha aadharinga | Support and enjoy what you desire |
| Naanum oru maadhiringa | I too am an example of it |
| Kattilil poo viringa | Spread flowers on the bed |
| Female | |
| Sangeetham kettukkanga | Listen to the music |
| Thaalam thaan pottukkanga | Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat |
| Indha odambu | This body |
| Chorus | |
| Haahhaa haahhaa | Haahhaa haahhaa |
| Female | |
| Inba kedangu | Is a treasure house of pleasure |
| Chorus | |
| Haahhaa haahhaa | Haahhaa haahhaa |
| Female | |
| Indha odambu inba kedangu | This body is a treasure house of pleasure |
| Sandhaegam theethukkanga | Clear all your doubts |
| Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu | Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want |
| Chorus | |
| Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu | Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want |
| Female | |
| Sangeetham kettukkanga | Listen to the music |
| Thaalam thaan pottukkanga | Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat |
| Female | |
| Aa… haaha aahaahaa haa… | Aa... haaha aahaahaa haa... |
| Aa… haaha aahaahaa haa… | Aa... haaha aahaahaa haa... |
| Aahaa aahaa aahaahaa haa | Aahaa aahaa aahaahaa haa |
| Female | |
| Thinnaalum theeraadhu indha pasi | Even if satisfied, this hunger never ends |
| Ennodu nee saerndhu vandhu pusi | Join with me and come feast |
| Chorus | |
| Thinnaalum theeraadhu indha pasi | Even if satisfied, this hunger never ends |
| Ennodu nee saerndhu vandhu pusi | Join with me and come feast |
| Female | |
| Sonnadha kaelu naan manmadhan aalu | Listen to what I say, I am Cupid's representative |
| Konjam thaan naalu nee inbamaa vaazhu | Days are few, so live in joy |
| Chorus | |
| Sonnadha kaelu naan manmadhan aalu | Listen to what I say, I am Cupid's representative |
| Konjam thaan naalu nee inbamaa vaazhu | Days are few, so live in joy |
| Female | |
| Aasai enum thathuvam thaan | Desire is the true philosophy |
| Neeyum dhinam kathavan thaan | You too have learned it daily |
| Aanandham vaera illa | There is no other true bliss |
| Female | |
| Sangeetham kettukkanga | Listen to the music |
| Thaalam thaan pottukkanga | Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat |
| Indha odambu | This body |
| Chorus | |
| Haahhaa haahhaa | Haahhaa haahhaa |
| Female | |
| Inba kedangu | Is a treasure house of pleasure |
| Chorus | |
| Haahhaa haahhaa | Haahhaa haahhaa |
| Female | |
| Indha odambu inba kedangu | This body is a treasure house of pleasure |
| Sandhaegam theethukkanga | Clear all your doubts |
| Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu | Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want |
சங்கீதம் கேட்டுக்கங்க
தாளம் தான் போட்டுக்கங்க
இந்த ஒடம்பு
Listen to the music
Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat
This body
ஹாஹ்ஹா ஹாஹ்ஹா
Haahhaa haahhaa
இன்பக் கெடங்கு
Is a treasure house of pleasure
ஹாஹ்ஹா ஹாஹ்ஹா
Haahhaa haahhaa
இந்த ஒடம்பு இன்பக் கெடங்கு
சந்தேகம் தீத்துத்துக்குங்க
நம்பினா நம்பு நீ வெம்பினா வெம்பு
This body is a treasure house of pleasure
Clear all your doubts
Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want
நம்பினா நம்பு நீ வெம்பினா வெம்பு
Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want
சங்கீதம் கேட்டுக்கங்க
தாளம் தான் போட்டுக்கங்க
Listen to the music
Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat
என்னோடு கை சேர சம்மதமா
பூசாமல் பூச்சிக்க சந்தனமா
Do you agree to join hands with me?
Are you like sandalwood paste applied gently?
என்னோடு கை சேர சம்மதமா
பூசாமல் பூச்சிக்க சந்தனமா
Do you agree to join hands with me?
Are you like sandalwood paste applied gently?
மொள்ளமா கிள்ளி நீ வெல்லமா அள்ளி
கண்ணுல மில்லி நான் காம்புள்ள மல்லி
Pinch softly, scoop up sweetness like jaggery
I am a sparkle in the eye, a jasmine on the stem
மொள்ளமா கிள்ளி நீ வெல்லமா அள்ளி
கண்ணுல மில்லி நான் காம்புள்ள மல்லி
Pinch softly, scoop up sweetness like jaggery
I am a sparkle in the eye, a jasmine on the stem
வேண்டியத ஆதரிங்க
நானும் ஒரு மாதிரிங்க
கட்டிலில் பூ விரிங்க
Support and enjoy what you desire
I too am an example of it
Spread flowers on the bed
சங்கீதம் கேட்டுக்கங்க
தாளம்தான் போட்டுக்கங்க
இந்த ஒடம்பு
Listen to the music
Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat
This body
ஹாஹ்ஹா ஹாஹ்ஹா
Haahhaa haahhaa
இன்பக் கெடங்கு
Is a treasure house of pleasure
ஹாஹ்ஹா ஹாஹ்ஹா
Haahhaa haahhaa
இந்த ஒடம்பு இன்பக் கெடங்கு
சந்தேகம் தீத்துத்துக்குங்க
நம்பினா நம்பு நீ வெம்பினா வெம்பு
This body is a treasure house of pleasure
Clear all your doubts
Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want
நம்பினா நம்பு நீ வெம்பினா வெம்பு
Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want
சங்கீதம் கேட்டுக்கங்க
தாளம்தான் போட்டுக்கங்க
Listen to the music
Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat
ஆ.. ஹாஹ ஆஹாஹா ஹா...
ஆ.. ஹாஹ ஆஹாஹா ஹா...
ஆஹா ஆஹா ஆஹாஹா ஹா
Aa... haaha aahaahaa haa...
Aa... haaha aahaahaa haa...
Aahaa aahaa aahaahaa haa
தின்னாலும் தீராது இந்தப் பசி
என்னோடு நீ சேர்ந்து வந்துப் புசி
Even if satisfied, this hunger never ends
Join with me and come feast
தின்னாலும் தீராது இந்தப் பசி
என்னோடு நீ சேர்ந்து வந்துப் புசி
Even if satisfied, this hunger never ends
Join with me and come feast
சொன்னதக் கேளு நான் மன்மதன் ஆளு
கொஞ்சம்தான் நாளு நீ இன்பமா வாழு
Listen to what I say, I am Cupid's representative
Days are few, so live in joy
சொன்னதக் கேளு நான் மன்மதன் ஆளு
கொஞ்சம்தான் நாளு நீ இன்பமா வாழு
Listen to what I say, I am Cupid's representative
Days are few, so live in joy
ஆசை எனும் தத்துவம்தான்
நீயும் தினம் கத்தவன்தான்
ஆனந்தம் வேற இல்ல
Desire is the true philosophy
You too have learned it daily
There is no other true bliss
சங்கீதம் கேட்டுக்கங்க
தாளம்தான் போட்டுக்கங்க
இந்த ஒடம்பு
Listen to the music
Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat
This body
ஹாஹ்ஹா ஹாஹ்ஹா
Haahhaa haahhaa
இன்பக் கெடங்கு
Is a treasure house of pleasure
ஹாஹ்ஹா ஹாஹ்ஹா
Haahhaa haahhaa
இந்த ஒடம்பு இன்பக் கெடங்கு
சந்தேகம் தீத்துத்துக்குங்க
நம்பினா நம்பு நீ வெம்பினா வெம்பு
This body is a treasure house of pleasure
Clear all your doubts
Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want
குழு மற்றும் பெண் :
நம்பினா நம்பு நீ வெம்பினா வெம்பு
நம்பினா நம்பு நீ வெம்பினா வெம்பு
நம்பினா நம்பு நீ வெம்பினா வெம்பு
Sangeetham kettukkanga
Listen to the music
Thaalam thaan pottukkanga
Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat
Indha odambu
This body
Haahhaa haahhaa
Haahhaa haahhaa
Inba kedangu
Is a treasure house of pleasure
Haahhaa haahhaa
Haahhaa haahhaa
Indha odambu inba kedangu
This body is a treasure house of pleasure
Sandhaegam theethukkanga
Clear all your doubts
Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu
Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want
Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu
Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want
Sangeetham kettukkanga
Listen to the music
Thaalam thaan pottukkanga
Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat
Ennodu kai saera sammadhamaa
Do you agree to join hands with me?
Poosaamal poosikka sandhanamaa
Are you like sandalwood paste applied gently?
Ennodu kai saera sammadhamaa
Do you agree to join hands with me?
Poosaamal poosikka sandhanamaa
Are you like sandalwood paste applied gently?
Mollamaa killi nee vellamaa alli
Pinch softly, scoop up sweetness like jaggery
Kannula milli naan kaambulla malli
I am a sparkle in the eye, a jasmine on the stem
Mollamaa killi nee vellamaa alli
Pinch softly, scoop up sweetness like jaggery
Kannula milli naan kaambulla malli
I am a sparkle in the eye, a jasmine on the stem
Vendiyadha aadharinga
Support and enjoy what you desire
Naanum oru maadhiringa
I too am an example of it
Kattilil poo viringa
Spread flowers on the bed
Sangeetham kettukkanga
Listen to the music
Thaalam thaan pottukkanga
Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat
Indha odambu
This body
Haahhaa haahhaa
Haahhaa haahhaa
Inba kedangu
Is a treasure house of pleasure
Haahhaa haahhaa
Haahhaa haahhaa
Indha odambu inba kedangu
This body is a treasure house of pleasure
Sandhaegam theethukkanga
Clear all your doubts
Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu
Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want
Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu
Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want
Sangeetham kettukkanga
Listen to the music
Thaalam thaan pottukkanga
Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat
Aa… haaha aahaahaa haa…
Aa... haaha aahaahaa haa...
Aa… haaha aahaahaa haa…
Aa... haaha aahaahaa haa...
Aahaa aahaa aahaahaa haa
Aahaa aahaa aahaahaa haa
Thinnaalum theeraadhu indha pasi
Even if satisfied, this hunger never ends
Ennodu nee saerndhu vandhu pusi
Join with me and come feast
Thinnaalum theeraadhu indha pasi
Even if satisfied, this hunger never ends
Ennodu nee saerndhu vandhu pusi
Join with me and come feast
Sonnadha kaelu naan manmadhan aalu
Listen to what I say, I am Cupid's representative
Konjam thaan naalu nee inbamaa vaazhu
Days are few, so live in joy
Sonnadha kaelu naan manmadhan aalu
Listen to what I say, I am Cupid's representative
Konjam thaan naalu nee inbamaa vaazhu
Days are few, so live in joy
Aasai enum thathuvam thaan
Desire is the true philosophy
Neeyum dhinam kathavan thaan
You too have learned it daily
Aanandham vaera illa
There is no other true bliss
Sangeetham kettukkanga
Listen to the music
Thaalam thaan pottukkanga
Keep the rhythm and clap to the beat
Indha odambu
This body
Haahhaa haahhaa
Haahhaa haahhaa
Inba kedangu
Is a treasure house of pleasure
Haahhaa haahhaa
Haahhaa haahhaa
Indha odambu inba kedangu
This body is a treasure house of pleasure
Sandhaegam theethukkanga
Clear all your doubts
Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu
Believe it if you want to believe, or sulk/wither if you want
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Sangeetham Kettukkanga' is a seductive and upbeat dance track from the film Padikkadha Pannaiyar (1985). The song revolves around themes of sensuality, living in the present moment, and indulging in sensory pleasures. The speaker invites the listener to enjoy music, rhythm, and romance, describing the body as a storehouse of bliss and encouraging one to abandon doubts and embrace joy while life lasts. Written with playful rhythm and catchy internal rhymes by Gangai Amaran, the song blends folk-pop sensibilities with suggestive imagery such as sandalwood paste, jasmine buds, and insatiable romantic hunger. It reflects the popular 1980s Tamil cinema trope of glamour dance numbers that combine light philosophy with catchy beats.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Indha odambu inba kedangu”
Comparing the human body directly to a warehouse or storehouse of pleasure ('Indha odambu inba kedangu').
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu”
The second letters of 'Indha' and 'Inba' match with 'ndh' / 'nb' nasal-stop harmony in folk singing style. Also seen in 'Nambinaa' and 'Vembinaa'.
Internal Rhyme (Iyaibu / Monai)
“Mollamaa killi nee vellamaa alli”
Rhyming words within the line such as 'killi' / 'alli' and 'milli' / 'malli' creating rhythmic momentum.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navorchi)
“Thinnaalum theeraadhu indha pasi”
Describing romantic longing/desire as a hunger that never diminishes no matter how much it is consumed.
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Trivia
Padikkadha Pannaiyar (1985) stars Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
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