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Lyrics & meaning

Santhosham Santhosham Vaa

From Kasappum Inippum · 1983

Lyricist
M. G. Vallaban
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, P. Susheela
Music director
B. K. Jawahar
Movie name
Kasappum Inippum
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
5 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Santhosam santhosam vaa aa….
Sarasamaaga aadipaadi vaa
Santhosam santhosam vaa aa….
Sarasamaaga aadipaadi vaa
Kannae maniyae ponnae adiyae
Pudhusu pavusu sogusu kaana vaa vaa vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa
Santhosam santhosam vaa aa….
Sarasamaaga aadipaadi vaa
Santhosam santhosam vaa aa….
Sarasamaaga aadipaadi vaa
Kannaa mannaa innaal ponnaal
Pudhusu pavusu sogusu kaana vaa vaa vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa…
Veettukkullae iniyiruppaenae
Vedhavedhamaa saappiduvenae
Veettukkullae iniyiruppaenae
Vedhavedhamaa saappiduvenae
Koottu poriyal kichchadu pachchadi
Kozhambu ellaam sokkka vaippaen
Virunthu irunthu aruntha neeyum vaa vaa vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa…
Santhosam santhosam vaa aa….
Sarasamaaga aadipaadi vaa
Kannaa mannaa innaal ponnaal
Pudhusu pavusu sogusu kaana vaa vaa vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa…
Hotel-lukkul ullaasamaaga
Oinja neram poe varuvaenae
Hotel-lukkul ullaasamaaga
Oinja neram poe varuvaenae
Aattukkari kozhi sooppu omlete nandu chindu
Pudichu odichu kadichu thinga vaa vaa vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa…
Santhosam santhosam vaa aa….
Sarasamaaga aadipaadi vaa
Kannae maniyae ponnae adiyae
Pudhusu pavusu sogusu kaana vaa vaa vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa
Puththi maari pochu vaa vaa
Santhosam santhosam vaa aa….
Sarasamaaga aadipaadi vaa…
Happiness, oh happiness, come along, ah...
Come, dancing and singing playfully!
Happiness, oh happiness, come along, ah...
Come, dancing and singing playfully!
My darling, my gem, my precious, my love!
Come, come, come, come to enjoy the new charm, style, and comfort!
My mind has changed, come along, come along...
My mind has changed, come along, come along...
Happiness, oh happiness, come along!
Come, dancing and singing playfully!
Happiness, oh happiness, come along, ha...
Come, dancing and singing playfully!
My darling, my king, today is a golden day!
Come, come, come, come to enjoy the new charm, style, and comfort!
My mind has changed, come along!
My mind has changed, come along...
I will happily stay at home from now on,
And I will eat all kinds of tasty food!
I will happily stay at home from now on,
And I will eat all kinds of tasty food!
Lentil stews, stir-fries, khichdi, and raita—
I will cook delicious curries and treats!
Come, come, come, come to sit and enjoy this feast!
My mind has changed, come along...
My mind has changed, come along...
Happiness, oh happiness, come along, ha...
Come, dancing and singing playfully!
My darling, my king, today is a golden day!
Come, come, come, come to enjoy the new charm, style, and comfort!
My mind has changed, come along!
My mind has changed, come along...
Joyfully stepping into restaurants,
I will go visit whenever I have free time!
Joyfully stepping into restaurants,
I will go visit whenever I have free time!
Mutton curry, chicken soup, omelettes, crabs, and snacks—
Come, come, come, come to grab, crack, bite, and feast!
My mind has changed, come along, come along...
My mind has changed, come along, come along...
Happiness, oh happiness, come along, ah...
Come, dancing and singing playfully!
My darling, my gem, my precious, my love!
Come, come, come, come to enjoy the new charm, style, and comfort!
My mind has changed, come along...
My mind has changed, come along, come, come...
Happiness, oh happiness, come along, ha...
Come, dancing and singing playfully!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Santhosam Santhosam Vaa is a joyful, lighthearted duet from the 1983 Tamil movie Kasappum Inippum, composed by B. K. Jawahar and penned by M. G. Vallaban. Sung with high energy by Malaysia Vasudevan and P. Susheela, the song captures a playful conversation between a couple celebrating a newfound positive outlook on life and domestic togetherness. The lyrics playfully dwell on culinary delights, combining home-cooked traditional feasts with dining out at hotels, symbolizing shared joy, affection, and contentment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Santhosam santhosam vaa / Sarasamaaga aadipaadi vaa”

Repetition of the 'Sa' sound at the start of consecutive lines to create melodic rhythm.

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Pudhusu pavusu sogusu kaana vaa vaa vaa vaa”

Repetition of the word 'vaa' multiple times continuously to convey eager invitation and enthusiasm.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Kannae maniyae ponnae adiyae”

Rhyming term endings using 'ae' sound across affection-laden terms of endearment.

Internal Rhyme & Rhythm

“Pudhusu pavusu sogusu kaana vaa vaa vaa vaa”

Rhyming words with matching internal vowels and consonants to build a brisk, danceable cadence.

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Trivia

Kasappum Inippum (1983) features score and songs composed by B. K. Jawahar. Lyricist M. G. Vallaban crafted this lighthearted duet highlighting everyday pleasures like home-cooked meals and dining delicacies, rendered dynamically by Malaysia Vasudevan and legendary singer P. Susheela.

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