- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Paatti Sollai Thattathe
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Veththala Madichchi Kodukka is a playful romantic duet from the 1988 Tamil film Paatti Sollai Thattathe, composed by Chandrabose with lyrics by Vairamuthu. The song depicts the humorous and romantic exchange between newlyweds on their wedding night. They express that modest financial means or the absence of luxury (such as lacking a grand feast or a plush bed) cannot diminish the richness of true love and mutual affection. Through witty folk metaphors—such as a fish belonging in water or a cat's instinct upon seeing milk—the song highlights physical intimacy and emotional devotion with charm and cultural humor.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagamm)
“Meenukku vaakkappattaa thanni enna thosamaa”
Compares the romantic bond to a fish living in water ('Meenukku vaakkappattaa thanni enna thosamaa'), emphasizing how natural and essential their intimacy is.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Meththai illai enbathaal / Muththam enna kasakkuma”
Matching second consonants across lines ('th' in 'Meththai' and 'Muththam'), creating a pleasant rhythmic flow typical of Tamil folk poetry.
Financial Metaphor / Double Entendre
“Seththu vachcha azhagai ellaam selavukku kekkuraen”
Uses accounting and monetary terminology ('accumulated beauty' and 'spending') as a witty metaphor for physical affection.
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Trivia
Paatti Sollai Thattathe (1988) features music composed by Chandrabose and stars Pandiarajan, Urvashi, and Manorama in a famous comedic role as the super-powered grandmother.
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