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Sangeetham Kettukunga

From Padikkadha Pannaiyar · 1985

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Vani Jairam, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Padikkadha Pannaiyar
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
30 Apr 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sangeetham kettukkanga
Thaalam thaan pottukkanga
Indha odambu
Haahhaa haahhaa
Inba kedangu
Haahhaa haahhaa
Indha odambu inba kedangu
Sandhaegam theethukkanga
Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu
Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu
Sangeetham kettukkanga
Thaalam thaan pottukkanga
Ennodu kai saera sammadhamaa
Poosaamal poosikka sandhanamaa
Ennodu kai saera sammadhamaa
Poosaamal poosikka sandhanamaa
Mollamaa killi nee vellamaa alli
Kannula milli naan kaambulla malli
Mollamaa killi nee vellamaa alli
Kannula milli naan kaambulla malli
Vendiyadha aadharinga
Naanum oru maadhiringa
Kattilil poo viringa
Sangeetham kettukkanga
Thaalam thaan pottukkanga
Indha odambu
Haahhaa haahhaa
Inba kedangu
Haahhaa haahhaa
Indha odambu inba kedangu
Sandhaegam theethukkanga
Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu
Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu
Sangeetham kettukkanga
Thaalam thaan pottukkanga
Aa… haaha aahaahaa haa…
Aa… haaha aahaahaa haa…
Aahaa aahaa aahaahaa haa
Thinnaalum theeraadhu indha pasi
Ennodu nee saerndhu vandhu pusi
Thinnaalum theeraadhu indha pasi
Ennodu nee saerndhu vandhu pusi
Sonnadha kaelu naan manmadhan aalu
Konjam thaan naalu nee inbamaa vaazhu
Sonnadha kaelu naan manmadhan aalu
Konjam thaan naalu nee inbamaa vaazhu
Aasai enum thathuvam thaan
Neeyum dhinam kathavan thaan
Aanandham vaera illa
Sangeetham kettukkanga
Thaalam thaan pottukkanga
Indha odambu
Haahhaa haahhaa
Inba kedangu
Haahhaa haahhaa
Indha odambu inba kedangu
Sandhaegam theethukkanga
Nambinaa nambu nee vembinaa vembu
Listen to the music
Tap along to the rhythm
This body...
Haha haha
...is a storehouse of pleasure
Haha haha
This body is a storehouse of pleasure
Clear away all your doubts
Believe it if you will, or burn with desire if you must
Believe it if you will, or burn with desire if you must
Listen to the music
Tap along to the rhythm
Are you willing to join hands with me?
To rub on me like fragrant sandalwood?
Are you willing to join hands with me?
To rub on me like fragrant sandalwood?
Pinch me gently and scoop me up like a flood
A spark in your eyes, I am fresh jasmine on the stem
Pinch me gently and scoop me up like a flood
A spark in your eyes, I am fresh jasmine on the stem
Embrace whatever you desire
I too have my own special ways
Spread flowers across the bed
Listen to the music
Tap along to the rhythm
This body...
Haha haha
...is a storehouse of pleasure
Haha haha
This body is a storehouse of pleasure
Clear away all your doubts
Believe it if you will, or burn with desire if you must
Believe it if you will, or burn with desire if you must
Listen to the music
Tap along to the rhythm
Aa... haha aahaha ha...
Aa... haha aahaha ha...
Aaha aaha aahaha ha
Even if you feast, this hunger never ends
Come and feast together with me
Even if you feast, this hunger never ends
Come and feast together with me
Listen to me, I belong to Manmatha (the god of love)
Our days are few, so live in pleasure
Listen to me, I belong to Manmatha (the god of love)
Our days are few, so live in pleasure
This philosophy of desire
Is something you too learn every day
There is no greater happiness than this
Listen to the music
Tap along to the rhythm
This body...
Haha haha
...is a storehouse of pleasure
Haha haha
This body is a storehouse of pleasure
Clear away all your doubts
Believe it if you will, or burn with desire if you must
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'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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