Thean Sotta Sotta
From Kettikaran · 1971
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Kettikaran1971
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thean sotta sotta sirikkum | A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey |
| Oru thirumana medai | A lovely wedding stage |
| Kai thatta thatta thudikkum | It twitches with excitement as hands clap together |
| Idhan karuvizhi jaadai…. | The playful sign from these dark eyes... |
| Female | |
| Thean sotta sotta sirikkum | A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey |
| Oru thirumana medai | A lovely wedding stage |
| Kai thatta thatta thudikkum | It twitches with excitement as hands clap together |
| Idhan karuvizhi jaadai…. | The playful sign from these dark eyes... |
| Male | |
| Pon kotti kotti alakkum | It pours gold in abundance to measure |
| Poo pattu pattu manakkum | It fragrance blooms like flowers and fine silk |
| Pon kotti kotti alakkum | It pours gold in abundance to measure |
| Poo pattu pattu manakkum | It fragrance blooms like flowers and fine silk |
| Female | |
| Senthamizh naattu | Belonging to the land of pure Tamil |
| Sillaiyaattam thiththikkum | It is as sweet as a finely carved statue |
| Male | |
| Thean sotta sotta sirikkum | A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey |
| Oru thirumana medai | A lovely wedding stage |
| Female :Kai thatta thatta thudikkum | Female: It twitches with excitement as hands clap together |
| Idhan karuvizhi jaadai…. | The playful sign from these dark eyes... |
| Male | |
| Chittae chittae vaa vaa | Little bird, little bird, come here |
| Jillendra kittae nee vaa | Come close with a cool breeze |
| Nagaiyum suvaiyum pasiyum | Joy, sweetness, hunger |
| Unavum naamaagalaam | And nourishment—let us become all of these |
| Female | |
| Sirippoottum raja | The king who brings laughter |
| Thaenoorum intha roja | This rose brimming with honey |
| Sirippoottum raja | The king who brings laughter |
| Thaenoorum intha roja | This rose brimming with honey |
| Kidaikkaathu ninaikkaathae rompa lesaa | Do not think it is so easily attainable |
| Male | |
| Thean sotta sotta sirikkum | A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey |
| Oru thirumana medai | A lovely wedding stage |
| Female :Kai thatta thatta thudikkum | Female: It twitches with excitement as hands clap together |
| Idhan karuvizhi jaadai…. | The playful sign from these dark eyes... |
| Female | |
| Tamil naattu pappa | A maiden of Tamil Nadu |
| Thanmaanam ulla pappa | A maiden with deep self-respect |
| Tamil naattu pappa | A maiden of Tamil Nadu |
| Thanmaanam ulla pappa | A maiden with deep self-respect |
| Thavaraana aasaikku podum thaappaa | She locks the door against improper desires |
| Female | |
| Thean sotta sotta sirikkum | A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey |
| Oru thirumana medai | A lovely wedding stage |
| Kai thatta thatta thudikkum | It twitches with excitement as hands clap together |
| Idhan karuvizhi jaadai…. | The playful sign from these dark eyes... |
| Male | |
| Pon kotti kotti alakkum | It pours gold in abundance to measure |
| Poo pattu pattu manakkum | It fragrance blooms like flowers and fine silk |
| Female :Senthamizh naattu | Female: Belonging to the land of pure Tamil |
| Sillaiyaattam thiththikkum | It is as sweet as a finely carved statue |
தேன் சொட்டச் சொட்டச் சிரிக்கும்
ஒரு திருமண மேடை
கை தட்டத் தட்டத் துடிக்கும்
இதன் கருவிழி ஜாடை......
A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey
A lovely wedding stage
It twitches with excitement as hands clap together
The playful sign from these dark eyes...
தேன் சொட்டச் சொட்டச் சிரிக்கும்
ஒரு திருமண மேடை
கை தட்டத் தட்டத் துடிக்கும்
இதன் கருவிழி ஜாடை......
A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey
A lovely wedding stage
It twitches with excitement as hands clap together
The playful sign from these dark eyes...
பொன் கொட்டிக் கொட்டி அளக்கும்
பூ பட்டு பட்டு மணக்கும்
பொன் கொட்டிக் கொட்டி அளக்கும்
பூ பட்டு பட்டு மணக்கும்
It pours gold in abundance to measure
It fragrance blooms like flowers and fine silk
It pours gold in abundance to measure
It fragrance blooms like flowers and fine silk
செந்தமிழ் நாட்டு சிலையாட்டம் தித்திக்கும்
Belonging to the land of pure Tamil
It is as sweet as a finely carved statue
தேன் சொட்டச் சொட்டச் சிரிக்கும்
ஒரு திருமண மேடை
கை தட்டத் தட்டத் துடிக்கும்
இதன் கருவிழி ஜாடை
A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey
A lovely wedding stage
Female: It twitches with excitement as hands clap together
The playful sign from these dark eyes...
சிட்டே சிட்டே வா வா
ஜில்லென்று கிட்டே நீ வா
நகையும் சுவையும் பசியும்
உணவும் நாமாகலாம்
Little bird, little bird, come here
Come close with a cool breeze
Joy, sweetness, hunger
And nourishment—let us become all of these
சிரிப்பூட்டும் ராஜா
தேனூறும் இந்த ரோஜா
சிரிப்பூட்டும் ராஜா
தேனூறும் இந்த ரோஜா
கிடைக்காது நினைக்காதே ரொம்ப லேசா
The king who brings laughter
This rose brimming with honey
The king who brings laughter
This rose brimming with honey
Do not think it is so easily attainable
தேன் சொட்டச் சொட்டச் சிரிக்கும்.....
ஒரு திருமண மேடை
கை தட்டத் தட்டத் துடிக்கும்
இதன் கருவிழி ஜாடை
A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey
A lovely wedding stage
Female: It twitches with excitement as hands clap together
The playful sign from these dark eyes...
ஆண்
: சின்ன சின்ன பாப்பா
சிங்காரக் கண்ணு பாப்பா
சிலையே மலையே உன் மேலாசை
கொண்டால் தப்பா......
A maiden of Tamil Nadu
A maiden with deep self-respect
A maiden of Tamil Nadu
A maiden with deep self-respect
She locks the door against improper desires
தமிழ் நாட்டு பாப்பா
தன்மானம் உள்ள பாப்பா
இது தமிழ் நாட்டு பாப்பா
தன்மானம் உள்ள பாப்பா
தவறான ஆசைக்கு போடும் தாப்பா
A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey
A lovely wedding stage
It twitches with excitement as hands clap together
The playful sign from these dark eyes...
தேன் சொட்டச் சொட்டச் சிரிக்கும்
ஒரு திருமண மேடை
கை தட்டத் தட்டத் துடிக்கும்
இதன் கருவிழி ஜாடை...
It pours gold in abundance to measure
It fragrance blooms like flowers and fine silk
Female: Belonging to the land of pure Tamil
It is as sweet as a finely carved statue
பொன் கொட்டிக் கொட்டி அளக்கும்
பூ பட்டு பட்டு மணக்கும்
செந்தமிழ் நாட்டு
சிலையாட்டம் தித்திக்கும்
தேன் சொட்டச் சொட்டச் சிரிக்கும்
ஒரு திருமண மேடை
கை தட்டத் தட்டத் துடிக்கும்
இதன் கருவிழி ஜாடை......
Thean sotta sotta sirikkum
A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey
Oru thirumana medai
A lovely wedding stage
Kai thatta thatta thudikkum
It twitches with excitement as hands clap together
Idhan karuvizhi jaadai….
The playful sign from these dark eyes...
Thean sotta sotta sirikkum
A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey
Oru thirumana medai
A lovely wedding stage
Kai thatta thatta thudikkum
It twitches with excitement as hands clap together
Idhan karuvizhi jaadai….
The playful sign from these dark eyes...
Pon kotti kotti alakkum
It pours gold in abundance to measure
Poo pattu pattu manakkum
It fragrance blooms like flowers and fine silk
Pon kotti kotti alakkum
It pours gold in abundance to measure
Poo pattu pattu manakkum
It fragrance blooms like flowers and fine silk
Senthamizh naattu
Belonging to the land of pure Tamil
Sillaiyaattam thiththikkum
It is as sweet as a finely carved statue
Thean sotta sotta sirikkum
A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey
Oru thirumana medai
A lovely wedding stage
Female :Kai thatta thatta thudikkum
Female: It twitches with excitement as hands clap together
Idhan karuvizhi jaadai….
The playful sign from these dark eyes...
Chittae chittae vaa vaa
Little bird, little bird, come here
Jillendra kittae nee vaa
Come close with a cool breeze
Nagaiyum suvaiyum pasiyum
Joy, sweetness, hunger
Unavum naamaagalaam
And nourishment—let us become all of these
Sirippoottum raja
The king who brings laughter
Thaenoorum intha roja
This rose brimming with honey
Sirippoottum raja
The king who brings laughter
Thaenoorum intha roja
This rose brimming with honey
Kidaikkaathu ninaikkaathae rompa lesaa
Do not think it is so easily attainable
Thean sotta sotta sirikkum
A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey
Oru thirumana medai
A lovely wedding stage
Female :Kai thatta thatta thudikkum
Female: It twitches with excitement as hands clap together
Idhan karuvizhi jaadai….
The playful sign from these dark eyes...
Tamil naattu pappa
A maiden of Tamil Nadu
Thanmaanam ulla pappa
A maiden with deep self-respect
Tamil naattu pappa
A maiden of Tamil Nadu
Thanmaanam ulla pappa
A maiden with deep self-respect
Thavaraana aasaikku podum thaappaa
She locks the door against improper desires
Thean sotta sotta sirikkum
A wedding stage that smiles, dripping with sweet honey
Oru thirumana medai
A lovely wedding stage
Kai thatta thatta thudikkum
It twitches with excitement as hands clap together
Idhan karuvizhi jaadai….
The playful sign from these dark eyes...
Pon kotti kotti alakkum
It pours gold in abundance to measure
Poo pattu pattu manakkum
It fragrance blooms like flowers and fine silk
Female :Senthamizh naattu
Female: Belonging to the land of pure Tamil
Sillaiyaattam thiththikkum
It is as sweet as a finely carved statue
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Thean Sotta Sotta Sirikkum' is a romantic duet that blends celebration, playfulness, and moral integrity. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a joyful wedding atmosphere, comparing the beloved's charm and beauty to honey dripping, fragrant flowers, and pristine golden silk. Beyond romantic banter, the song proudly highlights Tamil heritage and personal dignity. The female voice asserts her self-respect, reminding her partner that while love is beautiful, virtue and self-esteem are paramount and cannot be taken lightly.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Thean sotta sotta sirikkum / Kai thatta thatta thudikkum”
The doubling of words like 'sotta sotta' (dripping), 'thatta thatta' (clapping), and 'kotti kotti' (pouring) creates a rhythmic, melodic cadence characteristic of Tamil lyricism.
Upamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Senthamizh naattu Sillaiyaattam thiththikkum”
Compares the sweetness and beauty of the beloved to a sculpted stone statue (silai) from the classical Tamil land.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Tamil naattu pappa / Thanmaanam ulla pappa”
Matching starting consonant sounds across words, such as 'Tamil' and 'Thanmaanam', enhancing the phonetic flow.
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Trivia
Kettikaran (1971) is a Tamil action drama starring Jaishankar and Jayanthi. The soundtrack was composed by the popular duo Shankar–Ganesh, featuring lyrics by legendary lyricist A. Maruthakasi. This duet showcases the classic 1970s playful banter style made iconic by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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