Thottu Thottu Parthaal
From Veettuku Veedu · 1970
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Veettuku Veedu1970
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum | If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed |
| Sokki sokki vizhunthaal sorgam puriyum | If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood |
| Sollithara nalla kadhai padithu vandhen | I came having read a good story to tell you |
| Yedho ninaivil maranthu vitten | Lost in some thoughts, I forgot it completely |
| Sollithara nalla kadhai padithu vandhen | I came having read a good story to tell you |
| Yedho ninaivil maranthu vitten | Lost in some thoughts, I forgot it completely |
| Female | |
| Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum | If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed |
| Sokki sokki vizhunthaal sorgam puriyum | If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood |
| Female | |
| Veetukku veedu indha kadhai thaan | This is the same story in every single house |
| Vidintha pinaalum indha kadhai thaan | Even after dawn arrives, this story continues |
| Engengo yaaro enna sugamo | Somewhere, by someone, whatever joy is experienced |
| Enthentha penmai enna sollumoo | Whatever each woman's heart might say |
| Female | |
| Indha manjam thantha inbam engum illai | The bliss provided by this marital bed is found nowhere else |
| Pengal ellam pesikolla sangam illai | There is no association for women to gather and discuss this |
| Enakkendru kidaithathu aa aahaa aahaa | What I have received for myself, ah aahaa aahaa |
| Edhai solli pugalvathu oh hoo oh ohoooo | How can I describe and praise it? Oh hoo oh ohoooo |
| Female | |
| Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum | If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed |
| Sokki sokki vizhunthaal sorgam puriyum | If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood |
| Female | |
| Kannannum neeyum enna sondhamoo | What bond do you share with Lord Krishna? |
| Kannanin leelai indha vidhamo | Is this the nature of Lord Krishna's divine play? |
| Raadhaiyai ketten solla maruthaal | I asked Radha, but she refused to tell |
| Naan unnai ketten alli koduthaai | I asked you, and you showered it upon me generously |
| Female | |
| Ondrum ondrum rendu endru solvathundu | It is usually said that one plus one equals two |
| Ingu mattum indhu neram rendum ondru | Only right here at this moment, two become one |
| Enakkendru kidaithathu aa aahaa aahaa | What I have received for myself, ah aahaa aahaa |
| Edhai solli pugalvathu oh hoo oh ohoooo | How can I describe and praise it? Oh hoo oh ohoooo |
| Female | |
| Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum | If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed |
| Sokki sokki vizhunthaal sorgam puriyum | If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood |
| Sollithara nalla kadhai padithu vandhen | I came having read a good story to tell you |
| Yedho ninaivil maranthu vitten | Lost in some thoughts, I forgot it completely |
| Female | |
| Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum | If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed |
| Sokki sokki vizhunthaal sorgam puriyum | If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood |
தொட்டு தொட்டுப் பார்த்தால் சுகம் தெரியும்
சொக்கி சொக்கி விழுந்தால் சொர்க்கம் புரியும்
சொல்லித்தர நல்ல கதை படித்து வந்தேன்
ஏதோ நினைவில் மறந்து விட்டேன்
சொல்லித்தர நல்ல கதை படித்து வந்தேன்
ஏதோ நினைவில் மறந்து விட்டேன்
If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed
If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood
I came having read a good story to tell you
Lost in some thoughts, I forgot it completely
I came having read a good story to tell you
Lost in some thoughts, I forgot it completely
தொட்டு தொட்டுப் பார்த்தால் சுகம் தெரியும்
சொக்கி சொக்கி விழுந்தால் சொர்க்கம் புரியும்
If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed
If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood
வீட்டுக்கு வீடு இந்தக் கதைதான்
விடிந்த பின்னாலும் இந்தக் கதைதான்
எங்கெங்கோ யாரோ என்ன சுகமோ
எந்தெந்த பெண்மை என்ன சொல்லுமோ
This is the same story in every single house
Even after dawn arrives, this story continues
Somewhere, by someone, whatever joy is experienced
Whatever each woman's heart might say
இந்த மஞ்சம் தந்த இன்பம் எங்கும் இல்லை
பெண்கள் எல்லாம் பேசிக்கொள்ள சங்கம் இல்லை
எனக்கென்று கிடைத்தது ஆ ஆஹா ஆஹா
எதைச் சொல்லி புகழ்வது ஓ ஹோ ஓஹோ
The bliss provided by this marital bed is found nowhere else
There is no association for women to gather and discuss this
What I have received for myself, ah aahaa aahaa
How can I describe and praise it? Oh hoo oh ohoooo
தொட்டு தொட்டுப் பார்த்தால் சுகம் தெரியும்
சொக்கி சொக்கி விழுந்தால் சொர்க்கம் புரியும்
If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed
If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood
கண்ணனும் நீயும் என்ன சொந்தமோ
கண்ணனின் லீலை இந்த விதமோ
ராதையைக் கேட்டேன் சொல்ல மறுத்தாள்
நான் உனைக் கேட்டேன் அள்ளிக் கொடுத்தாய்
What bond do you share with Lord Krishna?
Is this the nature of Lord Krishna's divine play?
I asked Radha, but she refused to tell
I asked you, and you showered it upon me generously
ஒன்றும் ஒன்றும் ரெண்டு என்று சொல்வதுண்டு
இங்கு மட்டும் இந்த நேரம் ரெண்டும் ஒன்று
எனக்கென்று கிடைத்தது ஆ ஆஹா ஆஹாஹா
என்ன சொல்லி புகழ்வது ஓ ஹோ ஓஹோஹோ
It is usually said that one plus one equals two
Only right here at this moment, two become one
What I have received for myself, ah aahaa aahaa
How can I describe and praise it? Oh hoo oh ohoooo
தொட்டு தொட்டுப் பார்த்தால் சுகம் தெரியும்
சொக்கி சொக்கி விழுந்தால் சொர்க்கம் புரியும்
சொல்லித்தர நல்ல கதை படித்து வந்தேன்
ஏதோ நினைவில் மறந்து விட்டேன்
If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed
If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood
I came having read a good story to tell you
Lost in some thoughts, I forgot it completely
தொட்டு தொட்டுப் பார்த்தால் சுகம் தெரியும்
சொக்கி சொக்கி விழுந்தால் சொர்க்கம் புரியும்
If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed
If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood
Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum
If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed
Sokki sokki vizhunthaal sorgam puriyum
If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood
Sollithara nalla kadhai padithu vandhen
I came having read a good story to tell you
Yedho ninaivil maranthu vitten
Lost in some thoughts, I forgot it completely
Sollithara nalla kadhai padithu vandhen
I came having read a good story to tell you
Yedho ninaivil maranthu vitten
Lost in some thoughts, I forgot it completely
Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum
If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed
Sokki sokki vizhunthaal sorgam puriyum
If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood
Veetukku veedu indha kadhai thaan
This is the same story in every single house
Vidintha pinaalum indha kadhai thaan
Even after dawn arrives, this story continues
Engengo yaaro enna sugamo
Somewhere, by someone, whatever joy is experienced
Enthentha penmai enna sollumoo
Whatever each woman's heart might say
Indha manjam thantha inbam engum illai
The bliss provided by this marital bed is found nowhere else
Pengal ellam pesikolla sangam illai
There is no association for women to gather and discuss this
Enakkendru kidaithathu aa aahaa aahaa
What I have received for myself, ah aahaa aahaa
Edhai solli pugalvathu oh hoo oh ohoooo
How can I describe and praise it? Oh hoo oh ohoooo
Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum
If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed
Sokki sokki vizhunthaal sorgam puriyum
If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood
Kannannum neeyum enna sondhamoo
What bond do you share with Lord Krishna?
Kannanin leelai indha vidhamo
Is this the nature of Lord Krishna's divine play?
Raadhaiyai ketten solla maruthaal
I asked Radha, but she refused to tell
Naan unnai ketten alli koduthaai
I asked you, and you showered it upon me generously
Ondrum ondrum rendu endru solvathundu
It is usually said that one plus one equals two
Ingu mattum indhu neram rendum ondru
Only right here at this moment, two become one
Enakkendru kidaithathu aa aahaa aahaa
What I have received for myself, ah aahaa aahaa
Edhai solli pugalvathu oh hoo oh ohoooo
How can I describe and praise it? Oh hoo oh ohoooo
Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum
If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed
Sokki sokki vizhunthaal sorgam puriyum
If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood
Sollithara nalla kadhai padithu vandhen
I came having read a good story to tell you
Yedho ninaivil maranthu vitten
Lost in some thoughts, I forgot it completely
Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum
If you touch and feel, bliss will be revealed
Sokki sokki vizhunthaal sorgam puriyum
If you swoon and fall in love, heaven will be understood
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Thottu Thottu Paarthaal' from the 1970 movie 'Veettuku Veedu' explores the themes of romance, marital intimacy, and sensory bliss. The song expresses that true joy and heavenly pleasure are experienced when lovers immerse themselves fully in love and physical proximity. The lyrics humorously note that love is a timeless story played out in every household day and night. Through poetic imagery, Kannadasan compares the protagonist's lover to Krishna and contrasts common logic with love's union, noting that while arithmetic says one plus one equals two, love makes two individuals blend into a single soul. The song celebrates this intimate happiness with playfulness and devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum”
Words like 'Thottu thottu' (touching) and 'Sokki sokki' (swooning) are repeated back-to-back to heighten the sensory and emotional effect.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Thottu thottu paarthaal sugam theriyum / Sokki sokki vizhunthaal sorgam puriyum”
The second consonant sound matches across lines, such as 'Thottu' and 'Sokki', as well as 'Ondrum' and 'Ingu', adding melodic cadence.
Paradox / Mathematical Metaphor
“Ondrum ondrum rendu endru solvathundu / Ingu mattum indhu neram rendum ondru”
Kannadasan uses a clever mathematical paradox stating that usually 1+1=2, but in intimacy, 1+1 becomes 1.
Mythological Allusion
“Kannannum neeyum enna sondhamoo / Kannanin leelai indha vidhamo”
The lyrist invokes Lord Krishna and Radha to metaphorically elevate the lover's charm and playful nature.
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Trivia
'Veettuku Veedu' (1970) is a famous Tamil comedy film starring Jaishankar and Lakshmi, directed by C. V. Rajendran. It was an adaptation of the popular Tamil stage play of the same name written by K. Chitraguptan (Srimathi). The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan.
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