Thottukko Pattukko
From Ketti Melam · 1985
- Lyricist
- Idhaya Chandran
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Manjula
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Ketti Melam1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| …………………………. | ... |
| Male | |
| Dingu daangida dingu daangida | Dingu daangida dingu daangida (rhythmic beats) |
| Dingu daangida doying | Dingu daangida doying (rhythmic beat) |
| Ae dingu daangida dingu daangida | Hey dingu daangida dingu daangida |
| Dingu daangida doying | Dingu daangida doying |
| Hei hei heiyaaa | Hey hey heiyaaa |
| Male | |
| Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa | Touch me, grab me, magic spell! |
| Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa | Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell! |
| Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa | Touch me, grab me, magic spell! |
| Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa | Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell! |
| Female | |
| Kattikkidavaa kotha malliyae | Shall I embrace you, fresh jasmine sprig? |
| Ottikkidavaa kosu malliyae | Shall I stick close, tender jasmine flower? |
| Altaappu nee pannura | You are putting on airs and showing attitude |
| Ada full stop naan vekkiren | Ah, I will put a full stop to it |
| Male | |
| Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa | Touch me, grab me, magic spell! |
| Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa | Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell! |
| Female | |
| Vengaaya bajji vada | Onion bajji and vada |
| Vega vecha kaara vada | Deep-fried spicy vada |
| Male | |
| Aisalakaa aisalakaa | Aisalakaa aisalakaa (playful chant) |
| Female | |
| Ae inikkiravan nee thaanae | Hey, you are the sweet one |
| Ini oru thadaiyo | Is there any obstacle anymore? |
| Male | |
| Aathooru aama vada | Aathoor lentil vada |
| Saathooru keera vada | Saathoor spinach vada |
| Male | |
| Aisalakaa aisalakaa | Aisalakaa aisalakaa |
| Male | |
| Ae oraikkira milagaayae | Hey spicy chili-like person |
| Unai thoda varavoo hei | Shall I come to touch you, hey? |
| Female | |
| Summaa nee paakkurae jaanguri | You just stare like a sweet Jangiri |
| Kannaalae thingurae pokkiri | You devour me with your eyes, you rogue |
| Male | |
| Jodi konjam | The pair is a bit... |
| Male :Sirusu sirusu | Male: Small and young |
| Male :Lady romba | Male: The lady is very... |
| Male :Pudhusu pudhusu | Male: Brand new |
| Male :Aada vandha | Male: Came to dance... |
| Male :Yelasu yelasu | Male: Young and tender |
| Male :Thaangavillae | Male: Unable to bear it... |
| Male :Manasu manasu | Male: The heart, the heart |
| Female | |
| Jolly namakku veli edhukku | We are joyful, why do we need boundaries? |
| Paavai enakku paruvam irukku | I am a young maiden in my youth |
| Male | |
| Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa | Touch me, grab me, magic spell! |
| Female :Haei | Female: Hey! |
| Male :Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa | Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell! |
| Female :Haahaha | Female: Haahaha |
| Male :Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa | Male: Touch me, grab me, magic spell! |
| Female :Haan | Female: Haan |
| Male :Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa | Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell! |
| Female | |
| Kattikkidavaa kotha malliyae | Shall I embrace you, fresh jasmine sprig? |
| Ottikkidavaa kosu malliyae | Shall I stick close, tender jasmine flower? |
| Altaappu nee pannura | You are putting on airs and showing attitude |
| Ada full stop naan vekkiren | Ah, I will put a full stop to it |
| Male | |
| Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa | Touch me, grab me, magic spell! |
| Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa | Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell! |
| Male | |
| Engooru aapricaa | Is our town Africa? |
| En peru kathirikkaa | My name is Eggplant |
| Male | |
| Aisalakaa aisalakaa | Aisalakaa aisalakaa |
| Male | |
| Hei idaiveli varalaamaa | Hey, can distance come between us? |
| Idhu pudhu merina hae | This is a new Marina beach, hey |
| Female | |
| Em paattu medaiyilae | On our music stage |
| Ellaarum bodhaiyilae | Everyone is intoxicated in joy |
| Male | |
| Aisalakaa aisalakaa | Aisalakaa aisalakaa |
| Female | |
| Ho thoda thoda sugam thaanaa | Ho, is it pure bliss as we keep touching? |
| Idhu pudhu jigunaa | This is brand new glitter! |
| Male | |
| Mannaaru paakkuraan jaadaiyaa | Mannaru is looking slyly with signals |
| Thunnooru poosuren vaariyaa | I am applying sacred ash, are you coming? |
| Female | |
| Ho neeyum vandhu | Ho, you too come and... |
| Male :Orasu orasu | Male: Rub against each other |
| Female :Paayum chinna | Female: Springing young... |
| Male :Vaysu vayasu | Male: Youth, youth |
| Female :Thevai pattu | Female: As needed... |
| Male :Dhinusu dhinusu | Male: Different varieties |
| Female :Oda venum | Female: Must run away... |
| Male :Pazhasu pazhasu | Male: The old things |
| Male | |
| Melam irukku thaalam irukku | There are drums and there is rhythm |
| Kaalai irukka kavalai edhukku | When youth/morning is here, why worry? |
| Male | |
| Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa | Touch me, grab me, magic spell! |
| Female :Haahaan | Female: Haahaan |
| Male :Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa | Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell! |
| Female :Haahaha | Female: Haahaha |
| Male :Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa | Male: Touch me, grab me, magic spell! |
| Female :Hei | Female: Hei |
| Male :Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa | Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell! |
| Female | |
| Kattikkidavaa kotha malliyae | Shall I embrace you, fresh jasmine sprig? |
| Ottikkidavaa kosu malliyae | Shall I stick close, tender jasmine flower? |
| Altaappu nee pannura | You are putting on airs and showing attitude |
| Ada full stop naan vekkiren | Ah, I will put a full stop to it |
.................
...
தொட்டுக்கோ பட்டுக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
அட கட்டிக்கோ ஒட்டிக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
தொட்டுக்கோ பட்டுக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
அட கட்டிக்கோ ஒட்டிக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
Dingu daangida dingu daangida (rhythmic beats)
Dingu daangida doying (rhythmic beat)
Hey dingu daangida dingu daangida
Dingu daangida doying
Hey hey heiyaaa
கட்டிக்கிடவா கொத்த மல்லியே
ஒட்டிக்கிடவா கோசு மல்லியே
அல்டாப்பு நீ பண்ணுற
அட ஃபுல் ஸ்டாப்பு
நான் வைக்கிறேன்......
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
தொட்டுக்கோ பட்டுக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
அட கட்டிக்கோ ஒட்டிக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
Shall I embrace you, fresh jasmine sprig?
Shall I stick close, tender jasmine flower?
You are putting on airs and showing attitude
Ah, I will put a full stop to it
வெங்காய பஜ்ஜி வடை
வேகவச்ச கார வடை
ஐசலக்கா ஐசலக்கா....
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
ஹே இனிக்கிறவன் நீதானே
இனி ஒரு தடையோ
ஆத்தூரு ஆமை வடை
சாத்தூரு கீரை வடை
ஐசலக்கா ஐசலக்கா....
Onion bajji and vada
Deep-fried spicy vada
ஹே ஒறைக்கிற மிளகாயே
உனைத் தொட வரவோ ஹே
சும்மா நீ பாக்குற ஜாங்குரி
கண்ணாலே திங்குற போக்கிரி
Aisalakaa aisalakaa (playful chant)
ஜோடி கொஞ்சம் சிறுசு சிறுசு
லேடி ரொம்ப புதுசு புதுசு
ஆட வந்த எளசு எளசு
தாங்கவில்லே மனசு மனசு
ஜாலி நமக்கு வேலி எதுக்கு
பாவை எனக்கு பருவம் இருக்கு....
Hey, you are the sweet one
Is there any obstacle anymore?
தொட்டுக்கோ பட்டுக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
ஹேய்
அட கட்டிக்கோ ஒட்டிக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
ஹஹா
தொட்டுக்கோ பட்டுக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
ஹான்
அட கட்டிக்கோ ஒட்டிக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
Aathoor lentil vada
Saathoor spinach vada
கட்டிக்கிடவா கொத்த மல்லியே
ஒட்டிக்கிடவா கோசு மல்லியே
அல்டாப்பு நீ பண்ணுற
அட ஃபுல் ஸ்டாப்பு
நான் வைக்கிறேன்......
Aisalakaa aisalakaa
தொட்டுக்கோ பட்டுக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
அட கட்டிக்கோ ஒட்டிக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
Hey spicy chili-like person
Shall I come to touch you, hey?
எங்க ஊரு ஆப்பிரிக்க
என் பேரு கத்திரிக்கா
ஐசலக்கா ஐசலக்கா....
ஹேய் இடைவெளி வரலாமா
இது புது மெரினா ஹே
You just stare like a sweet Jangiri
You devour me with your eyes, you rogue
எம் பாட்டு மேடையிலே
எல்லாரும் போதையிலே
ஐசலக்கா ஐசலக்கா....
The pair is a bit...
Male: Small and young
Male: The lady is very...
Male: Brand new
Male: Came to dance...
Male: Young and tender
Male: Unable to bear it...
Male: The heart, the heart
ஹோ தொடத் தொட சுகம் தானா
இது புது ஜிகுனா
மன்னாரு பாக்குறான் ஜாடையா
துண்ணூரு பூசுறேன் வாரியா
We are joyful, why do we need boundaries?
I am a young maiden in my youth
ஹோ நீயும் வந்து.....
ஒரசு ஒரசு
பாயும் சின்ன.....
வயசு வயசு
தேவைப் பட்டு......
தினுசு தினுசு
ஓட வேணும்......
பழசு பழசு
மேளம் இருக்கு தாளம் இருக்கு
காளை இருக்க கவலை எதுக்கு...
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Female: Hey!
Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Female: Haahaha
Male: Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Female: Haan
Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
தொட்டுக்கோ பட்டுக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
ஹா......ஹா
அட கட்டிக்கோ ஒட்டிக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
ஹஹாஹா
தொட்டுக்கோ பட்டுக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
ஹேய்
அட கட்டிக்கோ ஒட்டிக்கோ ஜீ பூம்பா
Shall I embrace you, fresh jasmine sprig?
Shall I stick close, tender jasmine flower?
You are putting on airs and showing attitude
Ah, I will put a full stop to it
ஹே கட்டிக்கிடவா கொத்த மல்லியே
ஒட்டிக்கிடவா கோசு மல்லியே
அல்டாப்பு நீ பண்ணுற
அட ஃபுல் ஸ்டாப்பு
நான் வைக்கிறேன்......
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
ஆண் மற்றும் பெண் :
லாலலா லாலலா லால்லலா
ஹேய் ஹேய்
லாலலா லாலலா லால்லலா
ஹூ ஹூ
லாலலா லாலலா லால்லலா
Is our town Africa?
My name is Eggplant
Aisalakaa aisalakaa
Hey, can distance come between us?
This is a new Marina beach, hey
On our music stage
Everyone is intoxicated in joy
Aisalakaa aisalakaa
Ho, is it pure bliss as we keep touching?
This is brand new glitter!
Mannaru is looking slyly with signals
I am applying sacred ash, are you coming?
Ho, you too come and...
Male: Rub against each other
Female: Springing young...
Male: Youth, youth
Female: As needed...
Male: Different varieties
Female: Must run away...
Male: The old things
There are drums and there is rhythm
When youth/morning is here, why worry?
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Female: Haahaan
Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Female: Haahaha
Male: Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Female: Hei
Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Shall I embrace you, fresh jasmine sprig?
Shall I stick close, tender jasmine flower?
You are putting on airs and showing attitude
Ah, I will put a full stop to it
………………………….
...
Dingu daangida dingu daangida
Dingu daangida dingu daangida (rhythmic beats)
Dingu daangida doying
Dingu daangida doying (rhythmic beat)
Ae dingu daangida dingu daangida
Hey dingu daangida dingu daangida
Dingu daangida doying
Dingu daangida doying
Hei hei heiyaaa
Hey hey heiyaaa
Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa
Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa
Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Kattikkidavaa kotha malliyae
Shall I embrace you, fresh jasmine sprig?
Ottikkidavaa kosu malliyae
Shall I stick close, tender jasmine flower?
Altaappu nee pannura
You are putting on airs and showing attitude
Ada full stop naan vekkiren
Ah, I will put a full stop to it
Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa
Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Vengaaya bajji vada
Onion bajji and vada
Vega vecha kaara vada
Deep-fried spicy vada
Aisalakaa aisalakaa
Aisalakaa aisalakaa (playful chant)
Ae inikkiravan nee thaanae
Hey, you are the sweet one
Ini oru thadaiyo
Is there any obstacle anymore?
Aathooru aama vada
Aathoor lentil vada
Saathooru keera vada
Saathoor spinach vada
Aisalakaa aisalakaa
Aisalakaa aisalakaa
Ae oraikkira milagaayae
Hey spicy chili-like person
Unai thoda varavoo hei
Shall I come to touch you, hey?
Summaa nee paakkurae jaanguri
You just stare like a sweet Jangiri
Kannaalae thingurae pokkiri
You devour me with your eyes, you rogue
Jodi konjam
The pair is a bit...
Male :Sirusu sirusu
Male: Small and young
Male :Lady romba
Male: The lady is very...
Male :Pudhusu pudhusu
Male: Brand new
Male :Aada vandha
Male: Came to dance...
Male :Yelasu yelasu
Male: Young and tender
Male :Thaangavillae
Male: Unable to bear it...
Male :Manasu manasu
Male: The heart, the heart
Jolly namakku veli edhukku
We are joyful, why do we need boundaries?
Paavai enakku paruvam irukku
I am a young maiden in my youth
Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Female :Haei
Female: Hey!
Male :Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa
Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Female :Haahaha
Female: Haahaha
Male :Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa
Male: Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Female :Haan
Female: Haan
Male :Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa
Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Kattikkidavaa kotha malliyae
Shall I embrace you, fresh jasmine sprig?
Ottikkidavaa kosu malliyae
Shall I stick close, tender jasmine flower?
Altaappu nee pannura
You are putting on airs and showing attitude
Ada full stop naan vekkiren
Ah, I will put a full stop to it
Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa
Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Engooru aapricaa
Is our town Africa?
En peru kathirikkaa
My name is Eggplant
Aisalakaa aisalakaa
Aisalakaa aisalakaa
Hei idaiveli varalaamaa
Hey, can distance come between us?
Idhu pudhu merina hae
This is a new Marina beach, hey
Em paattu medaiyilae
On our music stage
Ellaarum bodhaiyilae
Everyone is intoxicated in joy
Aisalakaa aisalakaa
Aisalakaa aisalakaa
Ho thoda thoda sugam thaanaa
Ho, is it pure bliss as we keep touching?
Idhu pudhu jigunaa
This is brand new glitter!
Mannaaru paakkuraan jaadaiyaa
Mannaru is looking slyly with signals
Thunnooru poosuren vaariyaa
I am applying sacred ash, are you coming?
Ho neeyum vandhu
Ho, you too come and...
Male :Orasu orasu
Male: Rub against each other
Female :Paayum chinna
Female: Springing young...
Male :Vaysu vayasu
Male: Youth, youth
Female :Thevai pattu
Female: As needed...
Male :Dhinusu dhinusu
Male: Different varieties
Female :Oda venum
Female: Must run away...
Male :Pazhasu pazhasu
Male: The old things
Melam irukku thaalam irukku
There are drums and there is rhythm
Kaalai irukka kavalai edhukku
When youth/morning is here, why worry?
Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa
Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Female :Haahaan
Female: Haahaan
Male :Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa
Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Female :Haahaha
Female: Haahaha
Male :Thottukko pattukko jeeboombaa
Male: Touch me, grab me, magic spell!
Female :Hei
Female: Hei
Male :Ada kattikko ottikko jeeboombaa
Male: Oh hug me, stick to me, magic spell!
Kattikkidavaa kotha malliyae
Shall I embrace you, fresh jasmine sprig?
Ottikkidavaa kosu malliyae
Shall I stick close, tender jasmine flower?
Altaappu nee pannura
You are putting on airs and showing attitude
Ada full stop naan vekkiren
Ah, I will put a full stop to it
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the 1985 Tamil film 'Ketti Melam' is a lively, fast-paced duet filled with playful banter, folk rhythms, and comical expressions. The lead characters tease each other through food metaphors, comparisons to local snacks like vada and jangiri, and catchy rhythmic refrains like 'Jeeboombaa' and 'Aisalakaa'. It captures a vibrant festive atmosphere where dance, celebration, and romantic teasing blend seamlessly.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Thottukko pattukko / Kattikko ottikko”
The second letters of words in successive lines rhyme, such as 'Thottukko' and 'Kattikko'.
Metaphor & Imagery
“Summaa nee paakkurae jaanguri / Ae oraikkira milagaayae”
The characters compare each other to delicious food items like Jangiri, Bajji, Vada, and spicy chilis to express sweet and feisty attraction.
Onomatopoeia & Rhythm Words
“Dingu daangida dingu daangida Dingu daangida doying”
Use of nonsensical rhythm sounds like 'Dingu daangida doying' and magical sound words like 'Jeeboombaa' to create beat and momentum.
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Ketti Melam' released in 1985 is known for its lighthearted comedy and rural rhythm tracks. 'Jeeboombaa' was a popular contemporary slang borrowed from street magic tropes, commonly used in Tamil cinema during the 1980s to denote charm or sudden magic.
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