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Lyrics & meaning

Summa Thodavum Maatten

From Muthal Vasantham · 1986

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Muthal Vasantham
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
30 Sept 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ada
Summaa thodavum maatten
Vandhaa vidavum maatten
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan
Summaa thodavum maatten
Vandhaa vidavum maatten
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan
Naan nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan
Manasukkulla nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan
Summaa thodavum maatten
Vandhaa vidavum maatten
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan
Naan nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan
Manasukkulla nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan
…………………………..
Poo vecha ponnukkellaam
Maamen neenga
Pudhusaana ponnudhaanga
Poosa seinga
Meththaiya podunga
Suththamaa paadunga
Aavikkum aasai undu
Vaaliba maamaa
Ennathaan paarunga
Yekkatha theerunga
Un kannil padaadha ponnilla
Nee pannaadha paavam onnilla
Ada kannaa naan sonnadhu poi illa
Nee onnum theriyaadha aalilla
Ada vaayaa thaalam podu
Summaa thodavum maatten
Vandhaa vidavum maatten
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan
Naan nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan
Manasukkulla nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan
Ada
Summaa thodavum maatten
Vandhaa vidavum maatten
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan
Naan nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan
Manasukkulla nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan
…………………………………
Kitta vandhu ottikkitta
Maanaa paaru
Vittupputtu odipponaa
Kaaval yaaru
Engae nee ponaalum
Anga naan vaarendaa
Ippo ingae yaarumillae
Vaadaa maamaa
Vekkamaa dhukkamaa
Vaadaa pakkamaa
Pona varaadhunga sandhosham
Veenaa venaamunga sandhaegam
Thaanaa thallaadudhu en dhegam
Thalla koodaadhudaa eppodhum
Ippo paaru aavi raasi
Summaa thodavum maatten
Vandhaa vidavum maatten
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan
Naan nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan
Manasukkulla nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan
Hoii..
Summaa thodavum maatten
Vandhaa vidavum maatten
Pudichennaa pudichadhu dhaan
Naan nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan
{Manasukkulla nenachennaa
Nenachadhu dhaan} (2)
Hey!
I won't just touch you for no reason,
Once I come, I won't let you go!
If I catch you, you're caught for good!
I won't just touch you for no reason,
Once I come, I won't let you go!
If I catch you, you're caught for good!
If I set my mind on it,
it is done!
If I desire it in my heart,
it will definitely happen!
I won't just touch you for no reason,
Once I come, I won't let you go!
If I catch you, you're caught for good!
If I set my mind on it,
it is done!
If I desire it in my heart,
it will definitely happen!
...
For every girl wearing flowers in her hair,
you act like her darling man!
I am a brand new girl,
come and worship me!
Make the bed,
sing clearly for me!
Even a spirit has desires,
my youthful handsome man!
Just look at me,
and satisfy my longing!
There is no girl your eyes have missed,
there is no misdeed you haven't done!
Hey darling, what I said is no lie,
you are certainly not an innocent man!
Come on now, match my rhythm!
I won't just touch you for no reason,
Once I come, I won't let you go!
If I catch you, you're caught for good!
If I set my mind on it,
it is done!
If I desire it in my heart,
it will definitely happen!
Hey!
I won't just touch you for no reason,
Once I come, I won't let you go!
If I catch you, you're caught for good!
If I set my mind on it,
it is done!
If I desire it in my heart,
it will definitely happen!
...
If you come close and hold me,
look, I am gentle like a deer!
But if you leave me and run away,
who will protect you?
Wherever you go,
I will follow you there!
There is no one here right now,
come to me, darling!
Are you shy, or are you sad?
Come close by my side!
Joy once lost will never return,
don't hold on to useless doubts!
My body is swaying on its own,
you must never push me away!
Now watch the charm of this spirit!
I won't just touch you for no reason,
Once I come, I won't let you go!
If I catch you, you're caught for good!
If I set my mind on it,
it is done!
If I desire it in my heart,
it will definitely happen!
Hoy!
I won't just touch you for no reason,
Once I come, I won't let you go!
If I catch you, you're caught for good!
If I set my mind on it,
it is done!
If I desire it in my heart,
it will definitely happen!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is sung from the playful yet assertive perspective of a ghost/spirit interacting with the male protagonist. The lyrics emphasize stubborn resolve and passion: the speaker asserts that she never acts casually or gives up once she sets her sights on a target. She teasingly calls out the protagonist's flirtatious past, telling him to drop his shyness and doubts and embrace the moment. The overall tone is quirky, rhythmic, and high-spirited, blending teasing humor with persistent desire.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Epiphora)

Summaa thodavum maatten / Vandhaa vidavum maatten

The repetition of 'maatten' at the end of consecutive lines creates a strong rhythmic cadence and reinforces refusal/determination.

Anaphora / Repetition

Naan nenachennaa / Nenachadhu dhaan

The phrase 'Nenachadhu dhaan' is repeated rhythmically to stress absolute conviction and inevitability.

Rhetorical Question

Vittupputtu odipponaa / Kaaval yaaru

The speaker challenges the man playfully, asking who will take care of her if he flees.

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Trivia

'Muthal Vasantham' (1986) was directed by Manivannan and featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran. This song features a humorous supernatural folk-pop arrangement unique to mid-80s Tamil cinema.

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