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Lyrics & meaning

Sollathe Yaarum Kettal

From Sakalakala Sambandhi · 1989

Lyricist
Idhaya Chandran
Singer
Shankar Ganesh
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 is a path to heaven.
Rendu perum purunjikkittaa nooru vazhi thunaiyirukkuIf two people understand each other, a hundred supporting ways accompany them.
Paadam palliyarai paadam paadum inba suram paadumA lesson, a bedroom lesson, sings a blissful musical note.
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 is a path to heaven.
Rendu perum purunjikkittaa nooru vazhi thunaiyirukkuIf two people understand each other, a hundred supporting ways accompany them.
Paadam palliyarai paadam paadum inba suram paadumA lesson, a bedroom lesson, sings a blissful musical note.
Male
Ulagam oya thudikkira neramIt is a time when the world pulses into silence.
Naadi narambugal Paaya thudikkira kaalamIt is a time when the pulse and nerves yearn to surge.
Vaai vaarththai ippa thevaiyillaiSpoken words are not needed right now.
Vaadhaada ippa neramillaThere is no time to argue right now.
Male
Soodaaga aakki vechcha sappaaduThe food cooked and served hot...
Veenaaga aari poa koodathu...should not be allowed to cool down in vain.
Soodaaga aakki vechcha sappaaduThe food cooked and served hot...
Veenaaga aari poa koodathu...should not be allowed to cool down in vain.
Ela podaamalae pasithaan theerumaaWill hunger be satisfied without serving the leaf?
Pasi theeraamalae kushithaan yaerumaa shsh yaei….Without satisfying hunger, will joy 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 is a path to heaven.
Rendu perum purunjikkittaa nooru vazhi thunaiyirukkuIf two people understand each other, a hundred supporting ways accompany them.
Paadam palliyarai paadam paadum inba suram paadum…A lesson, a bedroom lesson, sings a blissful musical note...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and romantic song revolves around intimacy between lovers, urging them to keep their private affection secret from the outside world. It depicts intimacy as a gateway to paradise and a sweet lesson learned together behind closed doors. The lyricist employs subtle metaphors, comparing passion and romantic desire to hot, freshly prepared food that must be enjoyed before it cools down. It emphasizes that in moments of deep physical and emotional closeness, spoken arguments and worldly noise have no place.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Moodi vecha kadhavukulla sorkkaththukku vazhiyirukku

Compares physical intimacy behind closed doors directly to a pathway leading to heaven.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Soodaaga aakki vechcha sappaadu Veenaaga aari poa koodathu

Compares romantic passion and youthfulness to freshly cooked hot food that should not be wasted.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Naadi narambugal Paaya thudikkira kaalam

Repetition of the initial 'Na' consonant sound in adjacent words ('Naadi', 'narambugal').

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Soodaaga aakki vechcha sappaadu / Veenaaga aari poa koodathu

Rhyming of the second letter 'di' in 'Paadam' / 'palliyarai' and rhyme pattern in 'Soodaaga' and 'Veenaaga'.

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Trivia

Sakalakala Sambandhi (1989) is a classic Tamil comedy film directed by Visu, starring SV Sekhar, Visu, and Manochitra. The soundtrack for the film was composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, with lyrics written by Idhaya Chandran.

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