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Lyrics & meaning

Thathalikuthe

From Album · 2002

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Sadhana Sargam, Tippu, Karthik
Music director
Karthik Raja
Movie name
Album
Movie release year
2002
Lyrics added on
30 Sept 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thaththalikkuthae thaththalikkuthae
Thaavikudhikkudhae thaavikudhikkudhae
Thaththalikkuthae thaththalikkuthae
Thaavikudhikkudhae thaavikudhikkudhae
Thaamarai poovu onnu thaavaniyil kalakkuthae
Thaththalikkuthae…hey thaavikudhikkudhae
Oru vari vaarthayilae
Usura usura vaangiyathu yen
Oru velai paarvayilae
Moochu thinara seithathu yen
Veroadu idhayam parithathu yen
Yennn ..yennn
Oyaamal ratham kodhippathu yen
Veroadu idhayam parithathu yen
Yennn ..yennn
Oyaamal ratham kodhippathu yen
Mandhira thanthira
Arakkiyada arakkiyada
Unai mayakkidum azhagiya
Villiyada villiyada
Thaththalikkuthae thaththalikkuthae
Thaavikudhikkudhae thaavikudhikkudhae
Thaamarai poovu onnu thaavaniyil kalakkuthae
Thaththalikkuthae…hey thaavikudhikkudhae
Veera paandiya katta bomma
Kappam kattu
Vidamaatten kaadhal kappam
Udanae kattu
Iva sokku sokku podi
Poda vandha adhi roopa dhaesathin
Azhagiyada
Ival irukka irukka
Kiranga vaitha oru kaliiyada
Vishtiyum thiriyum vendam
Mudhalum vattiyum vendaam
Mutham ondrae podhumadaa
Adhuvum idhazhil vendumadaa
Mutham ondrae podhumadaa
Adhuvum idhazhil vendumadaa
Manmadha naatin thiraatchiayada
Kaathal madhuvaai ootrudhadaa
Manmadha naatin thiraatchiayada
Kaathal madhuvaai ootrudhadaa
Thaththalikkuthae thaththalikkuthae
Thaavikudhikkudhae thaavikudhikkudhae
Thaamarai poovu onnu thaavaniyil kalakkuthae
Thaththalikkuthae…hey thaavikudhikkudhae
………………..
Sirai pidikka padaigal
Anuppa povathillai
Neeyaagha sirayil vizhundhaal
Thandanai illai
Ival vasiyam seiya vandha
Valayai veesa vandha
Devalogathin arasiyada
Ival sutri sutri vandhu
Sikka veitha oru sokkiyada
Kaathal seiya vilaiyai sol
Kaditham ezhutha vilaiyai sol
Katti pidikka vilaiyai sol
Kanaku paarthu sariya sol
Katti pidikka vilaiyai sol
Kanaku paarthu sariya sol
Ithu pakkathu veetu kavithayada
Unai mothamaagha vilai pesuthada
Ithu pakkathu veetu kavithayada
Unai mothamaagha vilai pesuthada
Thaththalikkuthae thaththalikkuthae
Thaavikudhikkudhae thaavikudhikkudhae
Thaamarai poovu onnu thaavaniyil kalakkuthae
Thaththalikkuthae…hey thaavikudhikkudhae
Oru vari vaarthayilae
Usura usura vaangiyathu yen
Oru velai paarvayilae
Moochu thinara seithathu yen
Veroadu idhayam parithathu yen
Yennn ..yennn
Oyaamal ratham kodhippathu yen
Veroadu idhayam parithathu yen
Yennn ..yennn
Oyaamal ratham kodhippathu yen
Mandhira thanthira
Arakkiyada arakkiyada
Unai mayakkidum azhagiya
Villiyada villiyada
Thaththalikkuthae thaththalikkuthae
Thaavikudhikkudhae thaavikudhikkudhae
Thaamarai poovu onnu thaavaniyil kalakkuthae
Thaththalikkuthae…hey thaavikudhikkudhae
It flutters and tosses about, it flutters and tosses about,
it leaps and jumps, it leaps and jumps!
It flutters and tosses about, it flutters and tosses about,
it leaps and jumps, it leaps and jumps!
A lotus flower in a half-saree is creating quite a stir!
It flutters and tosses about... hey, it leaps and jumps!
With just a single line of words,
why did you steal away my life?
With just a single glance,
why did you leave me gasping for breath?
Why did you rip out my heart by the roots?
Why... oh why?
Why does my blood boil endlessly?
Why did you rip out my heart by the roots?
Why... oh why?
Why does my blood boil endlessly?
A magical and enchanting
she-demon she is, man!
She is a stunning
villainess who charms you, man!
It flutters and tosses about, it flutters and tosses about,
it leaps and jumps, it leaps and jumps!
A lotus flower in a half-saree is creating quite a stir!
It flutters and tosses about... hey, it leaps and jumps!
Brave Veerapandiya Kattabomman,
pay up the tribute!
I won't let you off—
pay the tribute of love right away!
She came to cast a love spell,
from a kingdom of supreme beauty,
she is a beauty, man!
As she stays right by your side,
she makes you dizzy with her charm, man!
No taxes or penalties are needed,
no principal or interest is needed,
just a single kiss is enough, man!
And that too must be on the lips, man!
Just a single kiss is enough, man!
And that too must be on the lips, man!
She is a sweet grape from the land of love, man,
pouring out as intoxicating wine of love!
She is a sweet grape from the land of love, man,
pouring out as intoxicating wine of love!
It flutters and tosses about, it flutters and tosses about,
it leaps and jumps, it leaps and jumps!
A lotus flower in a half-saree is creating quite a stir!
It flutters and tosses about... hey, it leaps and jumps!
...
To capture and lock you up,
no armies will be sent.
If you step into the prison yourself,
there will be no punishment!
She came to bewitch you,
she came to cast her net,
she is a queen from the heavenly world, man!
She circled around and around,
and trapped you in her spell, man!
Name the price to make love,
name the price to write a letter,
name the price to give a hug,
calculate the bill and say it right!
Name the price to give a hug,
calculate the bill and say it right!
She is the poem from next door, man,
bargaining to buy you completely, man!
She is the poem from next door, man,
bargaining to buy you completely, man!
It flutters and tosses about, it flutters and tosses about,
it leaps and jumps, it leaps and jumps!
A lotus flower in a half-saree is creating quite a stir!
It flutters and tosses about... hey, it leaps and jumps!
With just a single line of words,
why did you steal away my life?
With just a single glance,
why did you leave me gasping for breath?
Why did you rip out my heart by the roots?
Why... oh why?
Why does my blood boil endlessly?
Why did you rip out my heart by the roots?
Why... oh why?
Why does my blood boil endlessly?
A magical and enchanting
she-demon she is, man!
She is a stunning
villainess who charms you, man!
It flutters and tosses about, it flutters and tosses about,
it leaps and jumps, it leaps and jumps!
A lotus flower in a half-saree is creating quite a stir!
It flutters and tosses about... hey, it leaps and jumps!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Thaththalikkuthae' from the movie 'Album' (2002) is a lively, rhythmic romantic track that portrays the overwhelming rush of youthful love and attraction. The lyrics capture the ecstatic turmoil of the protagonist's heart, which leaps, flounders, and boils with passion upon encountering a captivating young woman clad in a traditional half-saree (thaavani). Through playful metaphors and energetic questioning, the singer describes how a simple glance or word from her suffocates him with longing and snatches his heart out by its roots. The song playfully frames the heroine as a enchanting 'villainess' or 'demoness' who holds spellbinding charm over him. Utilizing references to historical figures like Kattabomman demanding love taxes, and playful financial terms like principal, interest, and prices for affection, the song expresses how complete surrender to her beauty is the ultimate reward. It captures the essence of youthful romance filled with charm, flirtation, and sweet surrender.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Edukku Thodar)

Thaththalikkuthae thaththalikkuthae

Repeated use of rhythmic doubling words like 'Thaththalikkuthae thaththalikkuthae' and 'Thaavikudhikkudhae thaavikudhikkudhae' creates a strong musical beat and emphasizes restlessness.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Thaamarai poovu onnu thaavaniyil kalakkuthae

Comparing the heroine in a half-saree to a lotus flower ('Thaamarai poovu onnu thaavaniyil kalakkuthae') and to grapes of Cupid ('Manmadha naatin thiraatchiayada').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Usura usura vaangiyathu yen

Exaggerating the effect of her words and glance as taking away his breath and soul ('Usura usura vaangiyathu yen', 'Moochu thinara seithathu yen').

Allusion (Kurippeedhu)

Veera paandiya katta bomma / Kappam kattu

Referencing the legendary freedom fighter Veerapandiya Kattabomman and his tax refusal dialogue, reframing it humorously as 'love tax'.

Oxymoron / Playful Paradox

Unai mayakkidum azhagiya / Villiyada villiyada

Affectionately referring to the beautiful beloved as a 'villainess' (Villiyada) and 'demoness' (Arakkiyada).

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Trivia

Album (2002) marked the directorial debut of Vasanthabalan and featured music composed by Karthik Raja. The soundtrack was well-received for its fresh melodies and youthful, energetic lyrics penned by Na. Muthukumar.

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