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Lyrics & meaning

Sollathe Yaarum Kettal

From Sakalakala Sambandhi · 1989

Lyricist
Idhaya Chandran
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Sakalakala Sambandhi1989

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sollaathae yaarum kettaal sollaathae haeiDon't tell, if anyone asks, don't tell, hey!
Sollaathae yaarum kettaal sollaathaeDon't tell, if anyone asks, don't tell.
Moodi vecha kadhavukulla sorkkaththukku vazhiyirukkuBehind the closed door, there lies a path to heaven.
Rendu perum purunjikkittaa nooru vazhi thunaiyirukkuIf two people understand each other, a hundred supporting ways emerge.
Paadam palliyarai paadam paadum inba suram paadumA lesson, a bedroom lesson, singing a tune of sweet delight.
Male
Sollaathae yaarum kettaal sollaathae haeiDon't tell, if anyone asks, don't tell, hey!
Hei sollaathae yaarum kettaal sollaathaeHey, don't tell, if anyone asks, don't tell.
Moodi vecha kadhavukulla sorkkaththukku vazhiyirukkuBehind the closed door, there lies a path to heaven.
Rendu perum purunjikkittaa nooru vazhi thunaiyirukkuIf two people understand each other, a hundred supporting ways emerge.
Paadam palliyarai paadam paadum inba suram paadumA lesson, a bedroom lesson, singing a tune of sweet delight.
Male
Ulagam oya thudikkira neramIt is the hour when the world longs to rest.
Naadi narambugal Paaya thudikkira kaalamIt is the time when nerves and pulse yearn to surge.
Vaai vaarththai ippa thevaiyillaiSpoken words are not needed right now.
Vaadhaada ippa neramillaThere is no time left to argue now.
Male
Soodaaga aakki vechcha sappaaduFood that has been cooked piping hot,
Veenaaga aari poa koodathuMust not be allowed to cool down in vain.
Soodaaga aakki vechcha sappaaduFood that has been cooked piping hot,
Veenaaga aari poa koodathuMust not be allowed to cool down in vain.
Ela podaamalae pasithaan theerumaaWithout laying out the leaf, can hunger ever be sated?
Pasi theeraamalae kushithaan yaerumaa shsh yaei….Without hunger being sated, can joy ever rise? Shsh hey...
Male
Sollaathae yaarum kettaal sollaathae haanDon't tell, if anyone asks, don't tell, haan!
Hei sollaathae yaarum kettaal sollaathaeHey, don't tell, if anyone asks, don't tell.
Moodi vecha kadhavukulla sorkkaththukku vazhiyirukkuBehind the closed door, there lies a path to heaven.
Rendu perum purunjikkittaa nooru vazhi thunaiyirukkuIf two people understand each other, a hundred supporting ways emerge.
Paadam palliyarai paadam paadum inba suram paadumA lesson, a bedroom lesson, singing a tune of sweet delight.
Male
Panju thalaiyanai kenji azhaikkira pothuWhen the soft cotton pillow begs and summons,
Chinnachirukku niththirai enbathu yaedhuHow can there be any sleep for the young girl?
Noolaadai mella veliyaerattumLet the woven clothes gently slide away.
Poomeni inba kadha pesattumLet the flower-like body speak tales of bliss.
Male
Panjaanam paakka ippa koodaathuOne shouldn't consult auspicious almanacs right now.
Santhosam thalli ninnaa vaaraathuHappiness will not arrive if you stand far away.
Panjaanam paakka ippa koodaathuOne shouldn't consult auspicious almanacs right now.
Santhosam thalli ninnaa vaaraathuHappiness will not arrive if you stand far away.
Male
Iru kodi polavaeLike two intertwining vines,
Udal vilaiyaadattumLet the bodies interplay.
Adhikaalai varai kaaman kodi yaerattum…..haahhUntil early morning, let Cupid's flag soar high... haahh.
Male
Sollaathae yaarum kettaal sollaathae haanDon't tell, if anyone asks, don't tell, haan!
Hei sollaathae yaarum kettaal sollaathaeHey, don't tell, if anyone asks, don't tell.
Moodi vecha kadhavukulla sorkkaththukku vazhiyirukkuBehind the closed door, there lies a path to heaven.
Rendu perum purunjikkittaa nooru vazhi thunaiyirukkuIf two people understand each other, a hundred supporting ways emerge.
Paadam palliyarai paadam paadum inba suram paadumA lesson, a bedroom lesson, singing a tune of sweet delight.
Male
Sollaathae yaarum kettaal haahaah….hae….haahDon't tell, if anyone asks, haahaah... hae... haah.
Sollaathae yaarum kettaal sollaathae……mmmm…..Don't tell, if anyone asks, don't tell... mmmm...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Sollaathae Yaarum Kettaal' is a sensual romantic duet from the 1989 movie Sakalakala Sambandhi. The song expresses the intimate and secret joys of newlyweds behind closed doors. It playfully urges privacy ('don't tell anyone'), describing how love and mutual understanding open up pathways to heavenly delight without the need for unnecessary words, arguments, or delays. Through poetic metaphors like hot food that shouldn't be allowed to go cold and cotton pillows beckoning the lovers, the lyricist Idhaya Chandran conveys passion and desire. The lovers intertwine like vines through the night until dawn, celebrating their romantic union away from the eyes of the world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvameyam)

Soodaaga aakki vechcha sappaadu / Veenaaga aari poa koodathu

Intimacy and romantic passion are metaphorically compared to hot food ('Soodaaga aakki vechcha sappaadu') that shouldn't go cold and wasted.

Personification

Panju thalaiyanai kenji azhaikkira pothu

The pillow is given human-like attributes of begging and inviting the lovers to rest and indulge in romance.

Simile (Uvamai)

Iru kodi polavae / Udal vilaiyaadattum

The lovers' bodies intertwining are explicitly compared using 'polavae' to two creepers or vines weaving together.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Paadam palliyarai paadam paadum inba suram paadum

Repetition of the 'Pa' consonant sound across consecutive words creates a rhythmic and melodious cadence.

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Trivia

'Sakalakala Sambandhi' (1989) is a popular Tamil comedy film written and directed by Visu, starring Visu, Manochitra, Aruna, and Kishmu. The soundtrack features catchy romantic and comedic compositions tailored to Visu's signature family-drama style.

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