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Lyrics & meaning

Thaththithai Thavum

From Poi Satchi · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Poi Satchi1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thaththithai thaavum thaththai naanI am a parrot hopping with rhythmic steps
Muththathai thoovum meththai naanI am a soft bed scattering kisses
Siththathai serum viththai naanI am an art that reaches deep into the mind
Moththathil kaadhal thaththai naanIn short, I am a parrot born for love
Inba kelikkaithaanPleasurable play and entertainment
Ingu vaadikkai thaanIs a daily routine here
Inba kelikkaithaanPleasurable play and entertainment
Ingu vaadikkai thaanIs a daily routine here
Hoi …hoi …hoi hoi hoiHoi ...hoi ...hoi hoi hoi
Female
Ulloora kalloorum kannam irukkaWith cheeks that secretly brew intoxication inside
Idhai undaalum kandaalum bodhai varumTasting it or just seeing it brings extreme bliss
Sevvaaiyil thenpaandi muthu padhikkaWith southern ocean pearls set in rosy red lips
Indha ponn maeni poo maeni kodi perumThis golden body and floral frame is worth millions
Female
Dhekoji ek sharabhi dhoo kulabiLook here, one drunkard and two pink roses
Dil deewana haiThe heart has gone crazy
Aavooji isthaeraa pass jistherae passCome closer, come near me on this side
Is hamaraa hai aaa aaaThis belongs to us, ah ah
Hai hai hai hai aaaaa…aaaa….aa….Hai hai hai hai aaaaa...aaaa....aa....
Female
Ammaadi aasai polladhuOh girl, romantic desire is wicked and cruel
Yaarodum neril sollathuIt never reveals itself directly to anyone
Sollaamal yekkam theerathuWithout expressing it, longing will not subside
Sonnaalum thookam vaaradhuYet even if expressed, sleep will not come
Inba kelikkai thaanPleasurable play and entertainment
Ingu vaadikkai thaanIs a daily routine here
Inba kelikkai thaanPleasurable play and entertainment
Ingu vaadikkai thaanIs a daily routine here
Female
Ellorum en vaasal niththam varugaMay everyone come to my doorstep every single day
Vandhu ullaasa vellathil neenthidugaCome and swim freely in the flood of delight
Ponnaaga poovaaga alli tharugaGather and shower affection like gold and flowers
Madhu kinnathai kaiyodu yendhidugaHold the wine cup high in your hands
Female
Yemandi babugaaru gopugaaruHello sir, Babu sir, Gopal sir
BaagaunnaaraAre you doing fine?
Soodandi sindi pilla manchi pillaLook at this young girl, she is a fine girl
Roju ochaaraDid you come today as usual?
Female
Subbanna illi nodu alli noduSubbanna, look here, look over there
Brindhavanam noduLook at this lush garden of paradise
Subbanna yenu bekku yenuu ishtaaSubbanna, what do you want, what do you like?
Nangini haeluTell me now
Haa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…haa…aaa…aaa…Haa....aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa...haa...aaa...aaa...
Female
Thaththithai thaavum thaththai naanI am a parrot hopping with rhythmic steps
Muththathai thoovum meththai naanI am a soft bed scattering kisses
Siththathai serum viththai naanI am an art that reaches deep into the mind
Moththathil kaadhal thaththai naanIn short, I am a parrot born for love
Inba kelikkaithaanPleasurable play and entertainment
Ingu vaadikkai thaanIs a daily routine here
Inba kelikkaithaanPleasurable play and entertainment
Ingu vaadikkai thaanIs a daily routine here

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This exuberant dance number from the 1982 film 'Poi Satchi' features a cabaret dancer or performer welcoming her patrons into a world of joy, music, and romance. She describes herself as a vibrant embodiment of beauty and charm, inviting everyone to set aside their worries, indulge in wine, and submerge themselves in an atmosphere of pure indulgence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Thaththithai thaavum thaththai naan

The second letters 'th' in 'Thaththithai', 'Muththathai', 'Siththathai', and 'Moththathil' create a rhythmic Tamil rhyme scheme across the opening stanza.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Thaththithai thaavum thaththai naan

The singer compares herself directly to a hopping parrot ('thaththai naan'), a comforting bed ('meththai naan'), and a soulful art ('viththai naan').

Multilingual Code-Switching

Yemandi babugaaru gopugaaru

Vaali brilliantly incorporates Hindi ('Dhekoji ek sharabhi'), Telugu ('Yemandi babugaaru'), and Kannada ('Subbanna illi nodu') phrases to emphasize a cosmopolitan club atmosphere.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Ammaadi aasai polladhu

Rhyming word endings 'polladhu', 'sollathu', 'theerathu', and 'vaaradhu' enhance the lyrical flow of the verse.

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Trivia

Written by the legendary lyricist Vaali for the Bhagyaraj-starrer 'Poi Satchi' (1982), this song stands out for its unique blend of four South Asian languages (Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada) into a single cabaret-style track, showcasing Vaali's versatility and playful command over language.

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