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Solli Kodu

From Kelviyum Naane Bathilum Naane · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Gangai Amaran, B. S. Sasirekha
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kelviyum Naane Bathilum Naane
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
29 Mar 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Solli kodu solli kodu
Manmadhanin mandhirathai
Solli kodu solli kodu
Manmadhanin mandhirathai
Alli kodu alli kodu
Punnagaiyil muthinathai
Solli kodu solli kodu
Manmadhanin mandhirathai
Solli kodu solli kodu
Manmadhanin mandhirathai
Alli kodu alli kodu
Punnagaiyil muthinathai
Solli kodu solli kodu
Manmadhanin mandhirathai
Thandirukkum thaamaraikkul
Vandirukkum vaelai idhu
Thandirukkum thaamaraikkul
Vandirukkum vaelai idhu
Ul irukkum sevvidhazhil
Kal edukkum maalai idhu
Ul irukkum sevvidhazhil
Kal edukkum maalai idhu
Thaen unna paathiram yaendhi vara
Adhil neer endru aasaigal
Neendhi vara neendhi vara
Solli kodu solli kodu
Manmadhanin mandhirathai
Alli kodu alli kodu
Punnagaiyil muthinathai
Vin irukkum neelam ellaam
Vanna vizhi vaangiyadho
Vin irukkum neelam ellaam
Vanna vizhi vaangiyadho
Vanna vizhi thoodhu vida
Mannan manam yaengiyadho
Vanna vizhi thoodhu vida
Mannan manam yaengiyadho
Aayiram kelvigal nenjil vara
Andha kelvikku badhil yena
Naanum vara naanum vara
Solli kodu solli kodu
Manmadhanin mandhirathai
Alli kodu alli kodu
Punnagaiyil muthinathai
Solli kodu solli kodu
Manmadhanin mandhirathai
Alli kodu alli kodu
Punnagaiyil muthinathai
Solli kodu solli kodu
Manmadhanin mandhirathai
Teach me, teach me,
the spells of Manmatha (the god of love).
Teach me, teach me,
the spells of Manmatha (the god of love).
Give me generously,
the pearls of your smile.
Teach me, teach me,
the spells of Manmatha (the god of love).
Teach me, teach me,
the spells of Manmatha (the god of love).
Give me generously,
the pearls of your smile.
Teach me, teach me,
the spells of Manmatha (the god of love).
Inside the lotus on its stem,
this is the hour for the bee to settle.
Inside the lotus on its stem,
this is the hour for the bee to settle.
From the red petals deep inside,
this is the evening to drink the sweet nectar.
From the red petals deep inside,
this is the evening to drink the sweet nectar.
As I bring a cup to taste the honey,
desires come swimming into it,
as if it were water, swimming in...
Teach me, teach me,
the spells of Manmatha (the god of love).
Give me generously,
the pearls of your smile.
Did your lovely eyes capture
all the blue from the sky?
Did your lovely eyes capture
all the blue from the sky?
When those beautiful eyes sent a message,
did the king's heart yearn for you?
When those beautiful eyes sent a message,
did the king's heart yearn for you?
As a thousand questions rise in the heart,
and as the answer to those questions,
I come to you, I come to you...
Teach me, teach me,
the spells of Manmatha (the god of love).
Give me generously,
the pearls of your smile.
Teach me, teach me,
the spells of Manmatha (the god of love).
Give me generously,
the pearls of your smile.
Teach me, teach me,
the spells of Manmatha (the god of love).
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Solli Kodu Solli Kodu' from the 1982 film 'Kelviyum Naane Bathilum Naane' is a sensual romantic song written by lyricist Vaali. The protagonist invites their beloved to teach the divine mantras of love and shower the precious pearls hidden in her smile. Through rich poetic imagery, intimacy is likened to a bee visiting a blooming lotus at dusk to extract sweet nectar, while desires swim like water in a vessel.\n\nThe song beautifully integrates the title of the movie into its verses, where the beloved's arrival acts as the definitive answer ('bathil') to a thousand questions ('kelvigal') lingering in the heart. The playful banter, vibrant metaphors of the sky-blue eyes, and rhythmic wordplay emphasize romantic devotion and passion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Punnagaiyil muthinathai”

Comparing the radiance of teeth/smile to precious pearls ('muthinathai').

Rhyme / Monai & Edhukai

“Thandirukkum thaamaraikkul / Vandirukkum vaelai idhu”

The second letter agreement and opening sound matching between 'Thandirukkum' and 'Vandirukkum'.

Visual & Nature Imagery

“Vin irukkum neelam ellaam / Vanna vizhi vaangiyadho”

Depicting the beauty of eyes by comparing them to absorbing the entire blue expanse of the sky.

Thematic Allusion

“Aayiram kelvigal nenjil vara / Andha kelvikku badhil yena”

Clever incorporation of the movie's title themes ('Kelvi' - Question, 'Bathil' - Answer) into the romantic lyrics.

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Trivia

The song's lyricist Vaali cleverly woven the movie's title concept ('Kelviyum Naane Bathilum Naane' - I am the question and I am the answer) directly into the second verse with the line 'Aayiram kelvigal nenjil vara... badhil yena naanum vara'.

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