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Lyrics & meaning

Sollathe Sollathe

From En Magan · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
En Magan1974

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sollaathae sollaathaeDon't tell, don't tell
Ooraarkku sollaathaeDon't tell the people of the town
Naan enna thanthaen endruAbout what I have given to you
Paalilum pudhiyathu thenilum iniyathu….oo….Fresher than milk and sweeter than honey... oo...
Female
Sollaathae sollaathaeDon't tell, don't tell
Ooraarkku sollaathaeDon't tell the people of the town
Naan enna thanthaen endruAbout what I have given to you
Paalilum pudhiyathu thenilum iniyathu….oo….Fresher than milk and sweeter than honey... oo...
Female
Maanikka therukku manjam podungalPrepare a bed for the ruby chariot
Kaanikkaiyaai ennai katti kollungalEmbrace me, taking me as an offering
Aani ponnoonjalil alli kollungalGather me up on a pure golden swing
Anantham paadattam kadhal pushpangalLet the flowers of love sing in joy
Ohho……ho…ho…..Ohho... ho... ho...
Female
Sollaathae sollaathaeDon't tell, don't tell
Ooraarkku sollaathaeDon't tell the people of the town
Naan enna thanthaen endruAbout what I have given to you
Paalilum pudhiyathu thenilum iniyathu….oo….Fresher than milk and sweeter than honey... oo...
Female
Megaththai pidiththu meththai viriththuCatch the cloud and spread it as a mattress
Minnalai idaiyil pinni izhuththuBraid the lightning around the waist and pull
Megaththai pidiththu meththai viriththuCatch the cloud and spread it as a mattress
Minnalai idaiyil pinni izhuththuBraid the lightning around the waist and pull
Female
Inikka inikka eduththu suvaiththuTake it and relish it as it grows sweeter and sweeter
Saagasa poo indru satham idattumLet the adventurous flower make sound today
Thamarai ponvandu muththam idattumLet the lotus's golden beetle place a kiss
Ohho……ho…ho…..Ohho... ho... ho...
Female
Sollaathae sollaathaeDon't tell, don't tell
Ooraarkku sollaathaeDon't tell the people of the town
Naan enna thanthaen endruAbout what I have given to you
Paalilum pudhiyathu thenilum iniyathu….oo….Fresher than milk and sweeter than honey... oo...
Female
Vaalipam thirumbi vanthu vittathoHas youth returned back once again?
Noolidai ninaivai thanthu vittathoHas the thread-like slender waist brought back memories?
Kadhali uravai kandu vittathoHas the beloved discovered the deep bond of love?
Kangalum bodhai kondu vittathoHave the eyes become filled with intoxication?
Female
Sirikka sirikka sivakka sivakkaAs laughter blooms and cheeks turn red with blushes
Kelvigal aayiram kettukkollungalAsk a thousand questions if you wish
Kettathai ennidam vaangi kollungalReceive from me whatever you have asked for
Ohho……ho…ho…..Ohho... ho... ho...
Female
Sollaathae sollaathaeDon't tell, don't tell
Ooraarkku sollaathaeDon't tell the people of the town
Naan enna thanthaen endruAbout what I have given to you
Paalilum pudhiyathu thenilum iniyathu….oo….Fresher than milk and sweeter than honey... oo...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Sollaathae Sollaathae is a playful, romantic track from the 1974 Tamil film En Magan, featuring music by M. S. Viswanathan, lyrics by Kannadasan, and vocals by L. R. Eswari. The song captures the heroine teasing her lover, asking him to keep their sweet intimate exchanges a secret from the townsfolk. She describes their passionate bond as something purer than milk and sweeter than honey, using poetic imagery of clouds, lightning, and gold to evoke romance and intense affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Sollaathae sollaathae

The phrase 'Sollaathae sollaathae' repeats the word consecutively to emphasize pleading and playfulness in the refrain.

Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)

Paalilum pudhiyathu thenilum iniyathu….oo….

Compares the sweet intimacy shared between lovers to milk and honey, highlighting its freshness and sweetness.

Ethiray (Second Letter Rhyme)

Megaththai pidiththu meththai viriththu

The second consonant 'ga/th' in 'Megaththai' and 'meththai' creates a rhythmic sonic harmony.

Metaphor (Urvagam)

Minnalai idaiyil pinni izhuththu

Describing the clouds as a mattress and lightning as a waist ornament creates surreal, evocative romantic imagery.

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Trivia

Rendered by L. R. Eswari, renowned for her energetic and sultry vocal stylings, this song stands out as a classic example of M. S. Viswanathan's vibrant composition style paired with Kannadasan's sensuous yet sophisticated lyricism during the golden age of Tamil cinema.

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