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Lyrics & meaning

Seeragam Paathi Katti

From Album Songs 2021 · 2021

Lyricist
Traditional
Singer
Suresh Kumar R
Music director
Ghibran
Details
Album Songs 20212021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Seeragam paathi kattiTying half a portion of cumin seed,
Chedikku chedi kunjam kattiTying tassels from plant to plant,
Seemanar peththa mavaDaughter born to a wealthy nobleman,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Male
Seeragam paathi kattiTying half a portion of cumin seed,
Chedikku chedi kunjam kattiTying tassels from plant to plant,
Seemanar peththa mavaDaughter born to a wealthy nobleman,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Nee chedikku chedi kundhalaamoWill your hair sway from plant to plant?
Chinna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young girl!
Male
Koththamalli paathi kattiTying half a portion of coriander seeds,
Koththu koththa kunjam kattiTying tassels cluster by cluster,
Komanar peththa mavaDaughter born to a noble king,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Male
Koththamalli paathi kattiTying half a portion of coriander seeds,
Koththu koththa kunjam kattiTying tassels cluster by cluster,
Komanar peththa mavaDaughter born to a noble king,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Nee kodikku kodi kundhalaamoWill your hair sway from vine to vine?
Chinna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young girl!
Male
Kaanja urula manjalRound dried turmeric,
Kannaangadai koththu manjalClustered turmeric from the village shop,
Kandunakku vaangi vandhenI found it and bought it for you,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Male
Kaanja urula manjaRound dried turmeric,
Kannaangadai koththu manjaClustered turmeric from the village shop,
Kandunakku vaangi vandhenI found it and bought it for you,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Nee kannagiya thaan kulikkaFor you to bathe pure like Kannagi,
Chinna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young girl!
Male
Pachchai urula manjaRound fresh green turmeric,
Pattu kadai koththu manjaClustered turmeric from the silk shop,
Paathunakku vaangi vandhenI saw it and bought it for you,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Male
Pachchai urula manjaRound fresh green turmeric,
Pattu kadai koththu manjaClustered turmeric from the silk shop,
Paathunakku vaangi vandhenI saw it and bought it for you,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Nee pakkuvama thaan kulikkaFor you to bathe with proper care,
Chinna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young girl!
Male
Anji kallu modhiramaA ring with five gemstones,
Arumba vacha raathinamaA ruby set like a delicate bud,
Asaari senja kallaamSaid to be crafted by the master goldsmith,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Male
Anji kallu modhiramaA ring with five gemstones,
Arumba vacha raathinamaA ruby set like a delicate bud,
Asaari senja kallaamSaid to be crafted by the master goldsmith,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Naan aasai vachu vaangi vandhenI bought it for you out of desire,
Chinna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young girl!
Male
Paththu kallu modhiramaA ring with ten gemstones,
Paarthu vacha raathinamaA ruby carefully selected and set,
Pattanaaru senja kallaamSaid to be crafted by the city artisan,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Male
Paththu kallu modhiramaA ring with ten gemstones,
Paarthu vacha raathinamaA ruby carefully selected and set,
Pattanaaru senja kallaamSaid to be crafted by the city artisan,
Anna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young woman!
Naan paasam vachu vaangi vandhenI bought it for you with deep love,
Chinna ponnu nadaiyaeOh graceful walk of the young girl!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a vibrant, traditional Tamil folk song celebrating a cherished young woman. The speaker admires her noble lineage, graceful demeanor, and elegant walk while listing the affectionate gifts bought for her, including fresh and dried turmeric for bathing, as well as intricately crafted gemstone rings made by skilled goldsmiths.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain / Anaphora

Anna ponnu nadaiyae

The recurring rhythmic lines 'Anna ponnu nadaiyae' and 'Chinna ponnu nadaiyae' anchor the stanza structures and emphasize the rhythm of her walk.

Monai (Alliteration)

Koththamalli paathi katti / Koththu koththa kunjam katti

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' across 'Koththamalli' and 'Koththu'.

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Pachchai urula manja / Pattu kadai koththu manja

The second consonant sound 'ch' matches across 'Pachchai' and 'Paathunakku' / 'Pattu'.

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Trivia

This track features traditional Tamil folk lyrics adapted and modernized with contemporary musical arrangements produced by composer Ghibran in 2021.

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