Vettukili Vetti Vantha
From Priyanka · 1994
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- Mano, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Priyanka1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vettukili vetti vandha | The grasshopper harvested and brought |
| Vettiveru vaasam | The fragrance of vetiver |
| Kaaththoda otti varudhu | It comes wafting with the breeze |
| Female | |
| Ottikittu otti vandha | Sticking along as it came |
| Ottiyanam polae | Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam) |
| Onnaaga otti varudhu | It comes clinging together |
| Chorus | |
| Vettukili vetti vandha | The grasshopper harvested and brought |
| Vettiveru vaasam | The fragrance of vetiver |
| Kaaththoda otti varudhu | It comes wafting with the breeze |
| Chorus | |
| Ottikittu otti vandha | Sticking along as it came |
| Ottiyanam polae | Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam) |
| Onnaaga otti varudhu | It comes clinging together |
| Male | |
| Ittuko ittukko vannakkolam | Draw, draw the colorful rangoli |
| Thottukko thottukko konja neram | Touch, touch for a little while |
| Female | |
| Ennaannu sollippo | Tell me what it is |
| Ennai kaiyyil allippo | Scoop me up in your hands |
| Sorgam kaiyil sikkippochu | Heaven has been caught in our hands |
| Adhai solli cholli sokkippochu | Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound |
| Sorgam kaiyil sikkippochu | Heaven has been caught in our hands |
| Adhai solli cholli sokkippochu | Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound |
| Male | |
| Vettukili vetti vandha | The grasshopper harvested and brought |
| Vettiveru vaasam | The fragrance of vetiver |
| Kaaththoda otti varudhu | It comes wafting with the breeze |
| Female | |
| Ottikittu otti vandha | Sticking along as it came |
| Ottiyanam polae | Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam) |
| Onnaaga otti varudhu | It comes clinging together |
| Female | |
| Poovaadai kaathadichu | The flower-scented breeze blew |
| Melaadai poyiruchu | The upper garment slipped away |
| Panneerum dhaan enakku | Even rose water for me |
| Theeyaaga maariduchu | Has turned into fire |
| Male | |
| Thotta pakkam thaenaa pochu | Every side touched turned to honey |
| Aaththaa aaththaa aaththaa | Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! |
| Ellai meeri pogum summaa | It is just crossing all limits |
| Paaththaa paaththaa paaththaa | Looking, looking, looking |
| Female | |
| Aalana ponnu nenjilae nenjilae | In the heart of the grown-up girl |
| Ammaadi yedho pannurae nee | Oh dear, you are doing something to me |
| Male :Pala naalaaga naanum | Male: For many days, I too |
| Kenjuren kenjuren | Have been pleading, pleading |
| Summaadhaan saakku sollurae nee | You are just making up excuses |
| Chorus | |
| Ittuko ittukko vannakkolam | Draw, draw the colorful rangoli |
| Thottukko thottukko konja neram | Touch, touch for a little while |
| Chorus | |
| Ennaannu sollippo | Tell me what it is |
| Ennai kaiyyil allippo | Scoop me up in your hands |
| Sorgam kaiyil sikkippochu | Heaven has been caught in our hands |
| Adhai solli cholli sokkippochu | Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound |
| Chorus | |
| Vettukili vetti vandha | The grasshopper harvested and brought |
| Vettiveru vaasam | The fragrance of vetiver |
| Kaaththoda otti varudhu | It comes wafting with the breeze |
| Chorus | |
| Ottikittu otti vandha | Sticking along as it came |
| Ottiyanam polae | Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam) |
| Onnaaga otti varudhu | It comes clinging together |
| Male | |
| Oorengum thoranamaam | Festoon decorations all over the town |
| Thaerodum oorvalamaam | A grand procession with the temple chariot |
| Sandhosham poothirukkum | Happiness will blossom |
| Sangeedha raagangalaam | As musical raagas |
| Female | |
| Holi holi paattuppaadum | Singing festive Holi songs |
| Maamoi maamoi maamoi | Oh my beloved cousin |
| Thaali eppo podapporae | When are you going to tie the sacred thread (thaali)? |
| Aammaa aammaa aammoi | Yes, yes, my dear cousin |
| Male | |
| Muththaadha en ilam | My unkissed young |
| Nongu nee nongu nee | Tender palm fruit, tender palm fruit |
| Ennoda sondham ingu neeyae | You alone are my relation here |
| Female :Kalyaanam pannu | Female: Marry me |
| Panguni panguni | In the month of Panguni |
| Kannaa en vaazhvin pangu neeyae | My beloved, you are the partner of my life |
| Chorus | |
| Ittuko ittukko vannakkolam | Draw, draw the colorful rangoli |
| Thottukko thottukko konja neram | Touch, touch for a little while |
| Chorus | |
| Ennaannu sollippo | Tell me what it is |
| Ennai kaiyyil allippo | Scoop me up in your hands |
| Sorgam kaiyil sikkippochu | Heaven has been caught in our hands |
| Adhai solli cholli sokkippochu | Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound |
| Male | |
| Vettukili vetti vandha | The grasshopper harvested and brought |
| Vettiveru vaasam | The fragrance of vetiver |
| Kaaththoda otti varudhu | It comes wafting with the breeze |
| Female | |
| Ottikittu otti vandha | Sticking along as it came |
| Ottiyanam polae | Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam) |
| Onnaaga otti varudhu | It comes clinging together |
வெட்டுக்கிளி
வெட்டி வந்த வெட்டிவேரு
வாசம் காத்தோட ஒட்டி
வருது
The grasshopper harvested and brought
The fragrance of vetiver
It comes wafting with the breeze
ஒட்டிகிட்டு
ஒட்டி வந்த ஒட்டியாணம்
போலே ஒன்னாக ஒட்டி
வருது
Sticking along as it came
Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam)
It comes clinging together
வெட்டுக்கிளி வெட்டி
வந்த வெட்டிவேரு வாசம்
காத்தோட ஒட்டி வருது
The grasshopper harvested and brought
The fragrance of vetiver
It comes wafting with the breeze
ஒட்டிகிட்டு ஒட்டி
வந்த ஒட்டியாணம் போலே
ஒன்னாக ஒட்டி வருது
Sticking along as it came
Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam)
It comes clinging together
இட்டுக்கோ
இட்டுக்கோ வண்ண
கோலம் தொட்டுக்கோ
தொட்டுக்கோ கொஞ்ச
நேரம்
Draw, draw the colorful rangoli
Touch, touch for a little while
என்னான்னு
சொல்லிபோ என்னை
கையில் அள்ளிபோ
சொர்க்கம் கையில் சிக்கி
போச்சு அதை சொல்லி
சொல்லி சொக்கி போச்சு
சொர்க்கம் கையில் சிக்கி
போச்சு அதை சொல்லி
சொல்லி சொக்கி போச்சு
Tell me what it is
Scoop me up in your hands
Heaven has been caught in our hands
Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound
Heaven has been caught in our hands
Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound
வெட்டுக்கிளி
வெட்டி வந்த வெட்டிவேரு
வாசம் காத்தோட ஒட்டி
வருது
The grasshopper harvested and brought
The fragrance of vetiver
It comes wafting with the breeze
ஒட்டிகிட்டு ஒட்டி
வந்த ஒட்டியாணம் போலே
ஒன்னாக ஒட்டி வருது
Sticking along as it came
Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam)
It comes clinging together
பூவாடை காத்தடிச்சு
மேலாடை போயிருச்சு
பன்னீரும் தான் எனக்கு
தீயாக மாறிடுச்சு
The flower-scented breeze blew
The upper garment slipped away
Even rose water for me
Has turned into fire
தொட்ட பக்கம்
தேனா போச்சு ஆத்தா
ஆத்தா ஆத்தா எல்லை
மீறி போகும் சும்மா
பாத்தா பாத்தா பாத்தா
Every side touched turned to honey
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear!
It is just crossing all limits
Looking, looking, looking
ஆளான பொண்ணு
நெஞ்சிலே நெஞ்சிலே
அம்மாடி ஏதோ பண்ணுற
நீ
பல நாளாக நானும்
கெஞ்சுறேன் கெஞ்சுறேன்
சும்மா தான் சாக்கு
சொல்லுற நீ
In the heart of the grown-up girl
Oh dear, you are doing something to me
Male: For many days, I too
Have been pleading, pleading
You are just making up excuses
இட்டுக்கோ
இட்டுக்கோ வண்ண
கோலம் தொட்டுக்கோ
தொட்டுக்கோ கொஞ்ச
நேரம்
Draw, draw the colorful rangoli
Touch, touch for a little while
என்னான்னு
சொல்லிபோ என்னை
கையில் அள்ளிபோ
சொர்க்கம் கையில் சிக்கி
போச்சு அதை சொல்லி
சொல்லி சொக்கி போச்சு
Tell me what it is
Scoop me up in your hands
Heaven has been caught in our hands
Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound
வெட்டுக்கிளி
வெட்டி வந்த வெட்டிவேரு
வாசம் காத்தோட ஒட்டி
வருது
The grasshopper harvested and brought
The fragrance of vetiver
It comes wafting with the breeze
ஒட்டிகிட்டு ஒட்டி
வந்த ஒட்டியாணம் போலே
ஒன்னாக ஒட்டி வருது
Sticking along as it came
Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam)
It comes clinging together
ஊரெங்கும்
தோரணமாம் தேர்
ஓடும் ஊர்வலமாம்
சந்தோசம் பூத்திருக்கும்
சங்கீத ராகங்களாம்
Festoon decorations all over the town
A grand procession with the temple chariot
Happiness will blossom
As musical raagas
ஹோலி ஹோலி
பாட்டு பாடும் மாமோய்
மாமோய் மாமோய் தாலி
எப்போ போடபோறே ஆமா
ஆமா ஆமோய்
Singing festive Holi songs
Oh my beloved cousin
When are you going to tie the sacred thread (thaali)?
Yes, yes, my dear cousin
முத்தாத என் இளம்
நொங்கு நீ நொங்கு நீ
என்னோட சொந்தம்
இங்கு நீயே
கல்யாணம் பண்ணு
பங்குனி பங்குனி கண்ணா
என் வாழ்வின் பங்கு நீயே
My unkissed young
Tender palm fruit, tender palm fruit
You alone are my relation here
Female: Marry me
In the month of Panguni
My beloved, you are the partner of my life
இட்டுக்கோ இட்டுக்கோ
வண்ண கோலம் தொட்டுக்கோ
தொட்டுக்கோ கொஞ்ச நேரம்
Draw, draw the colorful rangoli
Touch, touch for a little while
என்னான்னு
சொல்லிபோ என்னை
கையில் அள்ளிபோ
சொர்க்கம் கையில் சிக்கி
போச்சு அதை சொல்லி
சொல்லி சொக்கி போச்சு
Tell me what it is
Scoop me up in your hands
Heaven has been caught in our hands
Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound
வெட்டுக்கிளி
வெட்டி வந்த வெட்டிவேரு
வாசம் காத்தோட ஒட்டி
வருது
The grasshopper harvested and brought
The fragrance of vetiver
It comes wafting with the breeze
ஒட்டிகிட்டு ஒட்டி
வந்த ஒட்டியாணம் போலே
ஒன்னாக ஒட்டி வருது
Sticking along as it came
Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam)
It comes clinging together
Vettukili vetti vandha
The grasshopper harvested and brought
Vettiveru vaasam
The fragrance of vetiver
Kaaththoda otti varudhu
It comes wafting with the breeze
Ottikittu otti vandha
Sticking along as it came
Ottiyanam polae
Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam)
Onnaaga otti varudhu
It comes clinging together
Vettukili vetti vandha
The grasshopper harvested and brought
Vettiveru vaasam
The fragrance of vetiver
Kaaththoda otti varudhu
It comes wafting with the breeze
Ottikittu otti vandha
Sticking along as it came
Ottiyanam polae
Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam)
Onnaaga otti varudhu
It comes clinging together
Ittuko ittukko vannakkolam
Draw, draw the colorful rangoli
Thottukko thottukko konja neram
Touch, touch for a little while
Ennaannu sollippo
Tell me what it is
Ennai kaiyyil allippo
Scoop me up in your hands
Sorgam kaiyil sikkippochu
Heaven has been caught in our hands
Adhai solli cholli sokkippochu
Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound
Sorgam kaiyil sikkippochu
Heaven has been caught in our hands
Adhai solli cholli sokkippochu
Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound
Vettukili vetti vandha
The grasshopper harvested and brought
Vettiveru vaasam
The fragrance of vetiver
Kaaththoda otti varudhu
It comes wafting with the breeze
Ottikittu otti vandha
Sticking along as it came
Ottiyanam polae
Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam)
Onnaaga otti varudhu
It comes clinging together
Poovaadai kaathadichu
The flower-scented breeze blew
Melaadai poyiruchu
The upper garment slipped away
Panneerum dhaan enakku
Even rose water for me
Theeyaaga maariduchu
Has turned into fire
Thotta pakkam thaenaa pochu
Every side touched turned to honey
Aaththaa aaththaa aaththaa
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear!
Ellai meeri pogum summaa
It is just crossing all limits
Paaththaa paaththaa paaththaa
Looking, looking, looking
Aalana ponnu nenjilae nenjilae
In the heart of the grown-up girl
Ammaadi yedho pannurae nee
Oh dear, you are doing something to me
Male :Pala naalaaga naanum
Male: For many days, I too
Kenjuren kenjuren
Have been pleading, pleading
Summaadhaan saakku sollurae nee
You are just making up excuses
Ittuko ittukko vannakkolam
Draw, draw the colorful rangoli
Thottukko thottukko konja neram
Touch, touch for a little while
Ennaannu sollippo
Tell me what it is
Ennai kaiyyil allippo
Scoop me up in your hands
Sorgam kaiyil sikkippochu
Heaven has been caught in our hands
Adhai solli cholli sokkippochu
Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound
Vettukili vetti vandha
The grasshopper harvested and brought
Vettiveru vaasam
The fragrance of vetiver
Kaaththoda otti varudhu
It comes wafting with the breeze
Ottikittu otti vandha
Sticking along as it came
Ottiyanam polae
Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam)
Onnaaga otti varudhu
It comes clinging together
Oorengum thoranamaam
Festoon decorations all over the town
Thaerodum oorvalamaam
A grand procession with the temple chariot
Sandhosham poothirukkum
Happiness will blossom
Sangeedha raagangalaam
As musical raagas
Holi holi paattuppaadum
Singing festive Holi songs
Maamoi maamoi maamoi
Oh my beloved cousin
Thaali eppo podapporae
When are you going to tie the sacred thread (thaali)?
Aammaa aammaa aammoi
Yes, yes, my dear cousin
Muththaadha en ilam
My unkissed young
Nongu nee nongu nee
Tender palm fruit, tender palm fruit
Ennoda sondham ingu neeyae
You alone are my relation here
Female :Kalyaanam pannu
Female: Marry me
Panguni panguni
In the month of Panguni
Kannaa en vaazhvin pangu neeyae
My beloved, you are the partner of my life
Ittuko ittukko vannakkolam
Draw, draw the colorful rangoli
Thottukko thottukko konja neram
Touch, touch for a little while
Ennaannu sollippo
Tell me what it is
Ennai kaiyyil allippo
Scoop me up in your hands
Sorgam kaiyil sikkippochu
Heaven has been caught in our hands
Adhai solli cholli sokkippochu
Saying it repeatedly, I am spellbound
Vettukili vetti vandha
The grasshopper harvested and brought
Vettiveru vaasam
The fragrance of vetiver
Kaaththoda otti varudhu
It comes wafting with the breeze
Ottikittu otti vandha
Sticking along as it came
Ottiyanam polae
Like a waist ornament (Ottiyanam)
Onnaaga otti varudhu
It comes clinging together
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful and romantic Tamil song celebrates youth, romance, and the anticipation of marriage. The lyrics use natural motifs such as grasshoppers, vetiver fragrance, gentle breezes, and tender palm fruit to express intense affection and sensory delight. The lovers engage in a playful back-and-forth dialogue filled with romantic teasing, yearning, and dreams of a traditional wedding procession.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Vettukili vetti vandha / Vettiveru vaasam”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'V' in 'Vettukili' and 'Vettiveru'.
Upamai (Simile)
“Ottiyanam polae”
Comparing the way the breeze clings to the body to an 'Ottiyanam' (traditional golden waist belt).
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Ittuko ittukko vannakkolam / Thottukko thottukko konja neram”
Repetition of words like 'Ittuko ittukko' and 'Thottukko thottukko' to convey excitement and passion.
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Trivia
'Priyanka' (1994) is a legal drama film starring Revathi and Jayaram, directed by Neelakanta. The movie features a memorable musical score composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by the celebrated poet Pulamaipithan.
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