Santhu Pottu
From Village Folk Songs · 2023
- Lyricist
- Ilankavi
- Singers
- Anthakudi Ilayaraja, Rajalakshmi
- Music director
- Henry
- Details
- Village Folk Songs2023
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Saanthu pottu | Wearing a bindi of sandal paste |
| Sarasarama malli vechi | Wearing strands of jasmine flowers |
| Saayankaalathula | In the evening time |
| Saada solli pora pulla | You girl, who passes by giving signals |
| Male | |
| Saanthu pottu | Wearing a bindi of sandal paste |
| Sarasarama malli vechi | Wearing strands of jasmine flowers |
| Saayankaalathula | In the evening time |
| Saada solli pora pulla | You girl, who passes by giving signals |
| Male | |
| Vaadi konjikalam | Come dear, let us cuddle |
| Vaazha thoppukulla | Inside the banana grove |
| Jodi senthukilam | Let us join together as a couple |
| Ethuvum thappilla | There is nothing wrong with it |
| Male | |
| Vaadi konjikalam | Come dear, let us cuddle |
| Vaazha thoppukulla | Inside the banana grove |
| Jodi senthukilam | Let us join together as a couple |
| Ethuvum thappilla | There is nothing wrong with it |
| Male | |
| Adiyae sandaali | Oh you naughty girl |
| Sarasam pannadha | Do not flirt with me |
| Aruva kannala | With your sickle-like eyes |
| Muzhusa thinnadha | Do not devour me completely |
| Male | |
| Adiyae sandaali | Oh you naughty girl |
| Sarasam pannadha | Do not flirt with me |
| Aruva kannala | With your sickle-like eyes |
| Muzhusa thinnadha | Do not devour me completely |
| Male | |
| Saanthu pottu | Wearing a bindi of sandal paste |
| Sarasarama malli vechi | Wearing strands of jasmine flowers |
| Saayankaalathula | In the evening time |
| Saada solli pora pulla | You girl, who passes by giving signals |
| Male | |
| Koovdha kozhi rendu | Two chickens that do not crow |
| Koondukulla irukku | Are inside the cage |
| Nogaama nongu thinga | To eat palm fruit effortlessly |
| Aasa thaandi enakku | I have immense desire |
| Female | |
| Pogatha oorukku | To an unknown town |
| Nee kooti pora edhukku | Why are you taking me there? |
| Ooyaama killadha | Do not pinch me continuously |
| Un maela thaanae kirukku | I am crazy about you |
| Male | |
| Kattaaru enna | Like a wild river |
| Nee kattu paduthu | You restrain me |
| Un muthaana saelaikulla | Inside your precious saree |
| Enna uduthu | Wrap me up |
| Female | |
| Pannadha saettai ellaam | All the pranks not done yet |
| Panna paakkura | You are trying to do |
| Ada pallaakku illama | Without even a palanquin |
| Enna thookkura | You lift me up |
| Male | |
| Ada vellarikka maeniyadi | Oh, you have a body smooth like a cucumber |
| Seththu pona seeni vedi | You are like an explosive sparkler |
| Male | |
| Adiyae sandaali | Oh you naughty girl |
| Sarasam pannadha | Do not flirt with me |
| Aruva kannala | With your sickle-like eyes |
| Muzhusa thinnadha | Do not devour me completely |
| Male | |
| Adiyae sandaali | Oh you naughty girl |
| Sarasam pannadha | Do not flirt with me |
| Aruva kannala | With your sickle-like eyes |
| Muzhusa thinnadha | Do not devour me completely |
| Male | |
| Saanthu pottu | Wearing a bindi of sandal paste |
| Sarasarama malli vechi | Wearing strands of jasmine flowers |
| Saayankaalathula | In the evening time |
| Saada solli pora pulla | You girl, who passes by giving signals |
| Male | |
| Yemma | Oh girl |
| Female :Yeppa | Female: Oh man |
| Male :Yemma yemma | Male: Oh girl, oh girl |
| Female :Yeppa | Female: Oh man |
| Male :Yemma | Male: Oh girl |
| Female :Yeppa | Female: Oh man |
| Female | |
| Vadatha poo unakku | A flower that never withers |
| Vakkapattu varava | Should I come as your wedded wife? |
| Thaenaaga nee enna | Like honey, you touch and taste me |
| Thottu thinnu badava | Touch and consume me, you rascal |
| Male | |
| Kandaale bodha tharum | Giving intoxication just by looking |
| Kallukada paanai | Like a pot in a toddy shop |
| Solladha jaadaiyila | In unsaid gestures |
| Mayakura machana | You mesmerize me, cousin |
| Female | |
| Soodhaana pechellam | Why all this hot talk |
| Innum edhukku | Any longer? |
| Ada soosdatha malligaiyae | Oh unblemished jasmine |
| Thottu kasaku | Touch and crush it |
| Male | |
| Yeraalam vitha | Plenty of tricks |
| Innum micham irukku | Are still remaining |
| Ada thaaralam sollitharen | I will generously teach you |
| Neram odhukku | Set aside some time |
| Female | |
| Ada mallakattum maamanukku | For the uncle who wrestles |
| Macham inga thaan irukku | The good fortune is right here |
| Female | |
| En machanae | Oh my beloved cousin |
| Pidichaen kaiyoda | I caught you instantly by the hand |
| Ini on ponjadhi | From now on, I am your wife |
| Thaduthen kaiyoda | I stopped you right away |
| Female | |
| Ada en machanae | Oh my beloved cousin |
| Pidichaen kaiyoda | I caught you instantly by the hand |
| Ini on ponjadhi | From now on, I am your wife |
| Thaduthen kaiyoda | I stopped you right away |
| Male | |
| Saanthu pottu | Wearing a bindi of sandal paste |
| Sarasarama malli vechi | Wearing strands of jasmine flowers |
| Saayankaalathula | In the evening time |
| Saada solli pora pulla | You girl, who passes by giving signals |
| Male | |
| Saanthu pottu | Wearing a bindi of sandal paste |
| Sarasarama malli vechi | Wearing strands of jasmine flowers |
| Saayankaalathula | In the evening time |
| Saada solli pora pulla | You girl, who passes by giving signals |
| Female | |
| Vaaya konjikalam | Come, let us cuddle |
| Vaazha thoppukulla | Inside the banana grove |
| Jodi senthukilam | Let us join together as a couple |
| Ethuvum thappilla | There is nothing wrong with it |
| Female | |
| Vaaya konjikalam | Come, let us cuddle |
| Vaazha thoppukulla | Inside the banana grove |
| Jodi senthukilam | Let us join together as a couple |
| Ethuvum thappilla | There is nothing wrong with it |
| Male | |
| Adiyae sandaali | Oh you naughty girl |
| Sarasam pannadha | Do not flirt with me |
| Aruva kannala | With your sickle-like eyes |
| Muzhusa thinnadha | Do not devour me completely |
| Female | |
| Ada en machanae | Oh my beloved cousin |
| Pidichaen kaiyoda | I caught you instantly by the hand |
| Ini on ponjadhi | From now on, I am your wife |
| Thaduthen kaiyoda | I stopped you right away |
சாந்து பொட்டு
சரசரமா மல்லி வச்சி
சாயங்காலத்துல
ஜாட சொல்லி போற புள்ள
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
In the evening time
You girl, who passes by giving signals
சாந்து பொட்டு
சரசரமா மல்லி வச்சி
சாயங்காலத்துல
ஜாட சொல்லி போற புள்ள
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
In the evening time
You girl, who passes by giving signals
வாடி கொஞ்சிக்கலாம்
வாழ தோப்புக்குள்ள
ஜோடி சேந்துக்கிலாம்
எதுவும் தப்பில்ல
Come dear, let us cuddle
Inside the banana grove
Let us join together as a couple
There is nothing wrong with it
வாடி கொஞ்சிக்கலாம்
வாழ தோப்புக்குள்ள
ஜோடி சேந்துக்கிலாம்
எதுவும் தப்பில்ல
Come dear, let us cuddle
Inside the banana grove
Let us join together as a couple
There is nothing wrong with it
அடியே சண்டாளி
சரசம் பண்ணாத
அருவா கண்ணால
முழுசா திண்ணாத
Oh you naughty girl
Do not flirt with me
With your sickle-like eyes
Do not devour me completely
அடியே சண்டாளி
சரசம் பண்ணாத
அருவா கண்ணால
முழுசா திண்ணாத
Oh you naughty girl
Do not flirt with me
With your sickle-like eyes
Do not devour me completely
சாந்து பொட்டு
சரசரமா மல்லி வச்சி
சாயங்காலத்துல
ஜாட சொல்லி போற புள்ள
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
In the evening time
You girl, who passes by giving signals
கூவாத கோழி ரெண்டு
கூண்டுக்குள்ள இருக்கு
நோகாம நொங்கு திங்க
ஆச தாண்டி உனக்கு
Two chickens that do not crow
Are inside the cage
To eat palm fruit effortlessly
I have immense desire
போகாத ஊருக்கு
நீ கூட்டி போற எதுக்கு
ஓயாம கிள்ளாத
உன் மேலதான கிறுக்கு
To an unknown town
Why are you taking me there?
Do not pinch me continuously
I am crazy about you
காட்டாறு என்ன
நீ கட்டுப்படுத்து
உன் முந்தான சேலைக்குள்ள
என்ன உடுத்து
Like a wild river
You restrain me
Inside your precious saree
Wrap me up
பண்ணாத சேட்டையெல்லாம்
பண்ண பாக்குற
அட பல்லாக்கு இல்லாம
என்ன தூக்குற
All the pranks not done yet
You are trying to do
Without even a palanquin
You lift me up
அட வெள்ளரிக்கா மேனியடி
சீத்து போன சீனிவெடி
Oh, you have a body smooth like a cucumber
You are like an explosive sparkler
அடியே சண்டாளி
சரசம் பண்ணாத
அருவா கண்ணால
முழுசா திண்ணாத
Oh you naughty girl
Do not flirt with me
With your sickle-like eyes
Do not devour me completely
அடியே சண்டாளி
சரசம் பண்ணாத
அருவா கண்ணால
முழுசா திண்ணாத
Oh you naughty girl
Do not flirt with me
With your sickle-like eyes
Do not devour me completely
சாந்து பொட்டு
சரசரமா மல்லி வச்சி
சாயங்காலத்துல
ஜாட சொல்லி போற புள்ள
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
In the evening time
You girl, who passes by giving signals
யெம்மா
யெப்பா
யெம்மா யெம்மா
யெப்பா
யெம்மா
யெப்பா
Oh girl
Female: Oh man
Male: Oh girl, oh girl
Female: Oh man
Male: Oh girl
Female: Oh man
வாடாத பூ உனக்கு
வாக்கப்பட்டு வரவா
தேனாக நீ என்ன
தொட்டு தின்னு படவா
A flower that never withers
Should I come as your wedded wife?
Like honey, you touch and taste me
Touch and consume me, you rascal
கண்டாலே போத தரும்
கள்ளுக்கட பானை
சொல்லாத ஜாடையில
மயக்குற மச்சான
Giving intoxication just by looking
Like a pot in a toddy shop
In unsaid gestures
You mesmerize me, cousin
சூதான பேச்செல்லாம்
இன்னும் எதுக்கு
அட சூடாத மல்லிகைய
தொட்டு கச்க்கு
Why all this hot talk
Any longer?
Oh unblemished jasmine
Touch and crush it
ஏராளம் வித்த
இன்னும் மிச்சம் இருக்கு
அட தாரளம் சொல்லித்தாரேன்
நேரம் ஒதுக்கு
Plenty of tricks
Are still remaining
I will generously teach you
Set aside some time
அட மல்லக்கட்டு மாமனுக்கு
மச்சம் தான் எங்கதான் இருக்கு
For the uncle who wrestles
The good fortune is right here
யேன் மச்சானே
பிடிச்சேன் கையோட
இனி ஓன் பொஞ்சாதி
தடுத்தேன் கையோட
Oh my beloved cousin
I caught you instantly by the hand
From now on, I am your wife
I stopped you right away
யேன் மச்சானே
பிடிச்சேன் கையோட
இனி ஓன் பொஞ்சாதி
தடுத்தேன் கையோட
Oh my beloved cousin
I caught you instantly by the hand
From now on, I am your wife
I stopped you right away
சாந்து பொட்டு
சரசரமா மல்லி வச்சி
சாயங்காலத்துல
ஜாட சொல்லி போற புள்ள
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
In the evening time
You girl, who passes by giving signals
சாந்து பொட்டு
சரசரமா மல்லி வச்சி
சாயங்காலத்துல
ஜாட சொல்லி போற புள்ள
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
In the evening time
You girl, who passes by giving signals
வாயா கொஞ்சிக்கலாம்
வாழ தோப்புக்குள்ள
ஜோடி சேந்துக்கிலாம்
எதுவும் தப்பில்ல
Come, let us cuddle
Inside the banana grove
Let us join together as a couple
There is nothing wrong with it
வாயா கொஞ்சிக்கலாம்
வாழ தோப்புக்குள்ள
ஜோடி சேந்துக்கிலாம்
எதுவும் தப்பில்ல
Come, let us cuddle
Inside the banana grove
Let us join together as a couple
There is nothing wrong with it
அடியே சண்டாளி
சரசம் பண்ணாத
அருவா கண்ணால
முழுசா திண்ணாத
Oh you naughty girl
Do not flirt with me
With your sickle-like eyes
Do not devour me completely
அட யேன் மச்சானே
பிடிச்சேன் கையோட
இனி ஒன் பொஞ்சாதி
தடுத்தேன் கையோட
Oh my beloved cousin
I caught you instantly by the hand
From now on, I am your wife
I stopped you right away
Saanthu pottu
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Sarasarama malli vechi
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
Saayankaalathula
In the evening time
Saada solli pora pulla
You girl, who passes by giving signals
Saanthu pottu
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Sarasarama malli vechi
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
Saayankaalathula
In the evening time
Saada solli pora pulla
You girl, who passes by giving signals
Vaadi konjikalam
Come dear, let us cuddle
Vaazha thoppukulla
Inside the banana grove
Jodi senthukilam
Let us join together as a couple
Ethuvum thappilla
There is nothing wrong with it
Vaadi konjikalam
Come dear, let us cuddle
Vaazha thoppukulla
Inside the banana grove
Jodi senthukilam
Let us join together as a couple
Ethuvum thappilla
There is nothing wrong with it
Adiyae sandaali
Oh you naughty girl
Sarasam pannadha
Do not flirt with me
Aruva kannala
With your sickle-like eyes
Muzhusa thinnadha
Do not devour me completely
Adiyae sandaali
Oh you naughty girl
Sarasam pannadha
Do not flirt with me
Aruva kannala
With your sickle-like eyes
Muzhusa thinnadha
Do not devour me completely
Saanthu pottu
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Sarasarama malli vechi
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
Saayankaalathula
In the evening time
Saada solli pora pulla
You girl, who passes by giving signals
Koovdha kozhi rendu
Two chickens that do not crow
Koondukulla irukku
Are inside the cage
Nogaama nongu thinga
To eat palm fruit effortlessly
Aasa thaandi enakku
I have immense desire
Pogatha oorukku
To an unknown town
Nee kooti pora edhukku
Why are you taking me there?
Ooyaama killadha
Do not pinch me continuously
Un maela thaanae kirukku
I am crazy about you
Kattaaru enna
Like a wild river
Nee kattu paduthu
You restrain me
Un muthaana saelaikulla
Inside your precious saree
Enna uduthu
Wrap me up
Pannadha saettai ellaam
All the pranks not done yet
Panna paakkura
You are trying to do
Ada pallaakku illama
Without even a palanquin
Enna thookkura
You lift me up
Ada vellarikka maeniyadi
Oh, you have a body smooth like a cucumber
Seththu pona seeni vedi
You are like an explosive sparkler
Adiyae sandaali
Oh you naughty girl
Sarasam pannadha
Do not flirt with me
Aruva kannala
With your sickle-like eyes
Muzhusa thinnadha
Do not devour me completely
Adiyae sandaali
Oh you naughty girl
Sarasam pannadha
Do not flirt with me
Aruva kannala
With your sickle-like eyes
Muzhusa thinnadha
Do not devour me completely
Saanthu pottu
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Sarasarama malli vechi
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
Saayankaalathula
In the evening time
Saada solli pora pulla
You girl, who passes by giving signals
Yemma
Oh girl
Female :Yeppa
Female: Oh man
Male :Yemma yemma
Male: Oh girl, oh girl
Female :Yeppa
Female: Oh man
Male :Yemma
Male: Oh girl
Female :Yeppa
Female: Oh man
Vadatha poo unakku
A flower that never withers
Vakkapattu varava
Should I come as your wedded wife?
Thaenaaga nee enna
Like honey, you touch and taste me
Thottu thinnu badava
Touch and consume me, you rascal
Kandaale bodha tharum
Giving intoxication just by looking
Kallukada paanai
Like a pot in a toddy shop
Solladha jaadaiyila
In unsaid gestures
Mayakura machana
You mesmerize me, cousin
Soodhaana pechellam
Why all this hot talk
Innum edhukku
Any longer?
Ada soosdatha malligaiyae
Oh unblemished jasmine
Thottu kasaku
Touch and crush it
Yeraalam vitha
Plenty of tricks
Innum micham irukku
Are still remaining
Ada thaaralam sollitharen
I will generously teach you
Neram odhukku
Set aside some time
Ada mallakattum maamanukku
For the uncle who wrestles
Macham inga thaan irukku
The good fortune is right here
En machanae
Oh my beloved cousin
Pidichaen kaiyoda
I caught you instantly by the hand
Ini on ponjadhi
From now on, I am your wife
Thaduthen kaiyoda
I stopped you right away
Ada en machanae
Oh my beloved cousin
Pidichaen kaiyoda
I caught you instantly by the hand
Ini on ponjadhi
From now on, I am your wife
Thaduthen kaiyoda
I stopped you right away
Saanthu pottu
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Sarasarama malli vechi
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
Saayankaalathula
In the evening time
Saada solli pora pulla
You girl, who passes by giving signals
Saanthu pottu
Wearing a bindi of sandal paste
Sarasarama malli vechi
Wearing strands of jasmine flowers
Saayankaalathula
In the evening time
Saada solli pora pulla
You girl, who passes by giving signals
Vaaya konjikalam
Come, let us cuddle
Vaazha thoppukulla
Inside the banana grove
Jodi senthukilam
Let us join together as a couple
Ethuvum thappilla
There is nothing wrong with it
Vaaya konjikalam
Come, let us cuddle
Vaazha thoppukulla
Inside the banana grove
Jodi senthukilam
Let us join together as a couple
Ethuvum thappilla
There is nothing wrong with it
Adiyae sandaali
Oh you naughty girl
Sarasam pannadha
Do not flirt with me
Aruva kannala
With your sickle-like eyes
Muzhusa thinnadha
Do not devour me completely
Ada en machanae
Oh my beloved cousin
Pidichaen kaiyoda
I caught you instantly by the hand
Ini on ponjadhi
From now on, I am your wife
Thaduthen kaiyoda
I stopped you right away
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Saanthu Pottu is a playful Tamil village folk song depicting romantic banter between a young man and woman. The male protagonist expresses his fascination with the woman's rural elegance, adorned with sandalwood paste and jasmine garlands. He invites her into a banana grove to share moments of affection while playfully pleading with her not to overpower him with her sharp, captivating gaze. The female protagonist responds with witty flirtation and bold affection, expressing her desire to become his wedded wife. Filled with classic village metaphors—like wild rivers, toddy pots, and fresh blossoms—the song captures the joyful, uninhibited spirit of rural Tamil romance set to energetic folk rhythms.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monae (Initial Alliteration)
“Saanthu pottu / Sarasarama malli vechi”
Repetition of the initial 'S' consonant across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic flow.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Aruva kannala”
Comparing the female protagonist's sharp and striking eyes to a sickle ('aruva').
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Kandaale bodha tharum Kallukada paanai”
Comparing the woman's captivating presence to an intoxicating toddy shop pot ('kallukada paanai').
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kattaaru enna / Nee kattu paduthu”
Rhyming of the second letter 'tti' / 'tti' in adjacent lines ('kat-taaru' and 'kat-tu').
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Trivia
Anthakudi Ilayaraja and Rajalakshmi are celebrated folk singers in Tamil Nadu, known for popularizing authentic rural 'Gramiya Paatuggal'. This song uses classic imagery native to Southern Tamil Nadu culture, such as banana plantations, jasmine strands, and sandalwood paste.
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