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Lyrics & meaning

Solla Solla Ulle

From Kumari · 1952

Lyricist
M. P. Sivan
Singer
A. P. Komala
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Kumari1952

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Solla sollaAs I speak,
Solla solla ullae vekkamAs I express it, shy bashfulness within me
Etti etti paakkudhaePeeks out again and again.
Chella pillai polae aasaiDesire, like a pampered child,
Kitta kitta pogudhe…..Draws closer and closer...
Solla sollaAs I speak,
Solla solla ullae vekkamAs I express it, shy bashfulness within me
Etti etti paakkudhaePeeks out again and again.
Chella pillai polae aasaiDesire, like a pampered child,
Kitta kitta pogudhe…..Draws closer and closer...
Female
Kannaal unnai kandapodhaeThe moment my eyes caught sight of you,
Ennaiyariyaamale ennam thulliyaadudheWithout my knowledge, my thoughts leap and dance with joy.
Kannaal unnai kandapodhaeThe moment my eyes caught sight of you,
Ennaiyariyaamale ennam thulliyaadudheWithout my knowledge, my thoughts leap and dance with joy.
Solla sollaAs I speak,
Solla solla ullae vekkamAs I express it, shy bashfulness within me
Etti etti paakkudhaePeeks out again and again.
Chella pillai polae aasaiDesire, like a pampered child,
Kitta kitta pogudhe…..Draws closer and closer...
Female
Aadum bommai polae ennaiLike a dancing doll,
Aattudhae un nesamaeYour love sways and directs me.
Aadum bommai polae ennaiLike a dancing doll,
Aattudhae un nesamaeYour love sways and directs me.
Eedu illaamal manamumIncomparably, my heart too
Naadudhe un ullaasameSeeks out your joy and delight.
Eedu illaamal manamumIncomparably, my heart too
Naadudhe un ullaasameSeeks out your joy and delight.
Solla sollaAs I speak,
Solla solla ullae vekkamAs I express it, shy bashfulness within me
Etti etti paakkudhaePeeks out again and again.
Chella pillai polae aasaiDesire, like a pampered child,
Kitta kitta pogudhe…..Draws closer and closer...
Female
Gaandha vegamaana paarvaiYour glance, swift as a magnetic force,
Kaatti aasai thoondudheIs shown, sparking deep desire,
Vaazhkkai jodiyaagaveTo become lifelong partners.
Gaandha vegamaana paarvaiYour glance, swift as a magnetic force,
Kaatti aasai thoondudheIs shown, sparking deep desire,
Vaazhkkai jodiyaagaveTo become lifelong partners.
Solla sollaAs I speak,
Solla solla ullae vekkamAs I express it, shy bashfulness within me
Etti etti paakkudhaePeeks out again and again.
Chella pillai polae aasaiDesire, like a pampered child,
Kitta kitta pogudhe…..Draws closer and closer...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song 'Solla Solla' from the 1952 film Kumari expresses the delicate emotion of bashful romance. The protagonist describes how shyness resurfaces whenever she attempts to express her feelings, while her desire creeps closer like an innocent, beloved child. The sight of her beloved sets her mind racing and dancing with excitement beyond her control. She metaphorically describes herself as a puppet moved by his profound love, with her heart seeking nothing but his happiness. She acknowledges his magnetic gaze which kindles a strong longing in her to spend her life as his devoted partner.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Solla solla / Etti etti paakkudhae / Kitta kitta pogudhe…..

The words 'Solla solla', 'Etti etti', and 'Kitta kitta' repeat consecutively to build rhythm and accentuate the continuous, evolving nature of her feelings.

Upamai (Simile)

Chella pillai polae aasai

Compares her desire ('aasai') to a cherished/pampered child ('chella pillai') drawing near.

Upamai (Simile)

Aadum bommai polae ennai

Compares herself to a dancing puppet ('aadum bommai') controlled by the overwhelming influence of her lover's affection.

Uruvagaimai / Metaphor

Gaandha vegamaana paarvai

Describes the lover's captivating look as a 'magnetic force' ('gaandha vegamaana paarvai') that instantly draws her towards him.

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Trivia

'Kumari' (1952) was one of the early career soundtracks composed by 'Isai Thilagam' K. V. Mahadevan before he established his legendary dominance in Tamil film music. The song is sung by A. P. Komala, a prominent playback singer of the 1950s known for her sweet, expressive vocal timbre.

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