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Lyrics & meaning

Thottu Kitta

From Thudikkum Karangal · 1983

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Details
Thudikkum Karangal1983

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Thottu kitta kuthamillaeThere is no fault in touching each other
Pakkathilae yaarum ilale varavaaNobody is nearby, shall I come?
Vaada kanna vaa ada vaada kanna vaaCome my dear, come, oh come my dear, come
Yebba yebbaYebba yebba
Yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebbaYebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba
Ezhulagam ingae undu vaa summaAll seven worlds are right here, come simply
Female
Thottu kitta hae kuthamillaeHey, there is no fault in touching each other
Pakkathilae yaarum ilale varavaaNobody is nearby, shall I come?
Vaada kanna vaa ada vaada kanna vaaCome my dear, come, oh come my dear, come
Yebba yebbaYebba yebba
Yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebbaYebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba
Ezhulagam ingae undu vaa summaAll seven worlds are right here, come simply
Female
Pasichaa ada paal aachum konjam kudingaIf you are hungry, drink at least some milk
Rasichaa unga nenjodu ennai anaingaaIf you relish me, embrace me close to your heart
Kannadi odambhu kaadhal kedanghuA body like glass, a storehouse of love
Munnoru madanghu mogam vara pasichaaIf you feel a hunger with threefold desire
Ada paalachum konjam kudikka vaa vaaCome, come to drink at least some milk
Anaikka vaa vaa rasikka vaa vaaCome to embrace, come to relish
Female
Keezhlogamum boolagamumThe netherworld, the earth
Melogamum naan poganumAnd the heavenly world, I must traverse
Ennodu nee seru ellamum theriyumUnite with me and you will experience everything
Female
Yebba yebbaYebba yebba
Yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebbaYebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba
Ezhulagam ingae undu vaa summaAll seven worlds are right here, come simply
Female
Thottu kitta kuthamillaeThere is no fault in touching each other
Pakkathilae yaarum ilale varavaaNobody is nearby, shall I come?
Vaada kanna vaa ada vaada kanna vaaCome my dear, come, oh come my dear, come
Yebba yebbaYebba yebba
Yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebbaYebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba
Ezhulagam ingae undu vaa summaAll seven worlds are right here, come simply
Male
Hae babay ur so silky ahHey baby, you are so silky ah
Female :Hahahaha[Female laughter]
Female
Pudichaa enna poovaaga mella edunghaIf you like me, pick me gently like a flower
Eduthaa unga ishtam pol alli kodunghaOnce picked, shower affection as much as you wish
Thai maasa kuliru odambhu thaliruThe chill of the month of Thai, a tender plant-like body
Kai mela malaru kaadhal tharumA bloom upon the hands yielding love
Pudichaa enna poovaaga mella edukka vaa vaaIf you like, come, come to pick me gently like a flower
Kodukka vaa vaa thodukka vaa vaaCome to give, come to entwine
Female
Naanachaiyaa ada nee aach aiyaaI have felt shy, oh dear man
Vaa paakkalaam naal aachaiyaaCome, let us see, it has been days
Veenaana vilayattu pech ippo edhukkuWhy indulge in useless playful talk now?
Female
Yebba yebbaYebba yebba
Yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebbaYebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba
Ezhulagam ingae undu vaa summaAll seven worlds are right here, come simply
Female
Thottu kitta kuthamillaeThere is no fault in touching each other
Pakkathilae yaarum ilale varavaaNobody is nearby, shall I come?
Vaada kanna vaa ada vaada kanna vaaCome my dear, come, oh come my dear, come
Yebba yebbaYebba yebba
Yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebbaYebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba
Ezhulagam ingae undu vaa summa ha haaAll seven worlds are right here, come simply, ha ha
Yebba yebbaYebba yebba
Yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebbaYebba yebba yebba yebba yebba yebba
Ezhulagam ingae undu vaa summa haaAll seven worlds are right here, come simply, ha

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is an upbeat, flirtatious duet from the 1983 Tamil film 'Thudikkum Karangal'. The heroine playfully invites her lover closer, assuring him that there is no harm in intimate physical proximity when they are alone. She metaphorically compares worldly bliss and divine contentment to being present in their intimacy, claiming that all 'seven worlds' of pleasure reside right there. Through sensory imagery involving warmth, flowers, glass, and milk, the lyrics emphasize affection, passion, and youthful romantic playfulness. The song uses casual, conversational Tamil phrases interspersed with rhythmic vocal fills to create a lively dance atmosphere.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile

“Pudichaa enna poovaaga mella edungha”

Compares the body to delicate glass ('Kannadi odambhu') and the woman to a fragile flower ('poovaaga mella edungha') to highlight delicacy and beauty.

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Pasichaa ada paal aachum konjam kudinga / Rasichaa unga nenjodu ennai anaingaa”

Matching initial sounds across adjacent lines or phrases, such as 'Pasichaa' and 'Rasichaa'.

Anaphora (Repetition)

“Ada paalachum konjam kudikka vaa vaa / Anaikka vaa vaa rasikka vaa vaa”

Repetition of rhythmic exclamations ('Yebba yebba') and inviting imperative phrases ('vaa vaa') to generate musical cadence and playful urgency.

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Trivia

'Thudikkum Karangal' (1983) starred Superstar Rajinikanth and Radha. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, who showcased his versatile talent as a music director alongside his legendary singing career.

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