S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki’s duet in Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu radiates playful energy. Lyricist Gangai Amaran and composer Ilayaraja frame youthful affection as artistic creation.
Ikku Chaiyakku
S. Janaki | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu”
Ikku Chaiyakku Lyrics Translation – Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu Soundtrack
Gangai Amaran contrasts material wealth with romantic devotion. He equates his partner’s arrival to celestial intervention in Tamil lyrics.
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Iru Kaadhal Nenjam AiyaaWe’ve got two hearts filled with love, my dear.
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Idhu Naalum Konjum AiyaaIt’s cuddling and teasing us every day, my dear.
O Sei Sei Sei Sei SeiyaaOh, sei sei sei sei seiyaa.
Idhu Poova Illai KaiyaaIs this a flower, or is it a hand?
Idhu Poiyaa Illai MeiyaaIs this a dream, or is it the truth?
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Iru Kaadhal Nenjam AiyaaWe’ve got two hearts filled with love, my dear.
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Idhu Naalum Konjum AiyaaIt’s cuddling and teasing us every day, my dear.
Pudhiyam Kaaviyam AnbaeThis is a brand new epic, my love.
Idhu Pudhumai OviyamIt’s a modern masterpiece of a painting.
Inimai Paadidum EnnamIt’s a thought that sings of pure sweetness.
Idhu Ilamai KaaviyamIt’s an epic about our youth.
Hoo Hoo OHoo hoo oh.
Pudhiyam Kaaviyam AnbaeOur story is like a fresh new poem, my dear.
Idhu Pudhumai OviyamIt’s an artistic portrait of something new.
Inimai Paadidum EnnamThis feeling sings with such sweet harmony.
Idhu Ilamai KaaviyamIt’s a classic tale of being young and in love.
Ponnai EdhirpaarthathillaiI’ve never waited for gold or riches.
Unnai EdhirpaarthathunduBut I’ve certainly waited for you.
Mannil Yedhum Thevai IllaiI don’t need anything else on this earth.
Unnai Vida VaazhavillaiI haven’t lived for anyone but you.
Pala Aayiram Aayiram Aasai KoodudhaeThousands upon thousands of desires are gathering.
Aanandham Aanandham AanadhaeIt’s turned into pure, endless bliss.
Vaan Ulagam Neril VarumThe celestial world appears right before me,
Vanji Varum Podhilaewhen my lady comes walking by.
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Idhu Naalum Konjum AiyaaIt’s cuddling and teasing us every day, my dear.
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Iru Kaadhal Nenjam AiyaaWe’ve got two hearts filled with love, my dear.
O Sei Sei Sei Sei SeiyaaOh, sei sei sei sei seiyaa.
Idhu Poova Illai KaiyaaIs this a flower, or is it a hand?
Idhu Poiyaa Illai MeiyaaIs this a dream, or is it the truth?
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Idhu Naalum Konjum AiyaaIt’s cuddling and teasing us every day, my dear.
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Iru Kaadhal Nenjam AiyaaWe’ve got two hearts filled with love, my dear.
Kaadhal Oorvalam SellumThe procession of love travels along.
Idhu Dhesam EngilumIt goes throughout the entire land.
Kaaman Tholilae KandenI saw it on the shoulders of ‘Kaaman’, the god of love.
Oru Kaadhal MangalamIt’s a sacred and auspicious celebration of love.
Hae Hae HaeHae hae hae.
Kaadhal Oorvalam SellumThe parade of romance is moving forward.
Idhu Dhesam EngilumIt spreads across every corner of the nation.
Kaaman Tholilae KandenI witnessed it on the shoulders of ‘Kaaman’, the god of love.
Oru Kaadhal MangalamIt’s a holy and joyful union of two souls.
Mellidaiyil Maedai PottuI’ve set a stage on your slender waist,
Melisaiyai Paada Vandhenand I’ve come to sing a soft melody.
Mellisaiyai Padum PodhuWhile I was singing that soft melody,
Ennai Adhil ThedinenI went searching for myself within it.
Sugam Thedida Thedida MudivadhillaiThere’s no end to this search for pleasure.
Keladi Ennuyir DeviyaeListen to me, oh goddess of my life.
Aasai Dhinam Poojai SeiyumDesire performs a ritual for you every day,
Aavi Endhan Aaviyaeoh soul of my very soul.
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Iru Kaadhal Nenjam AiyaaWe’ve got two hearts filled with love, my dear.
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Idhu Naalum Konjum AiyaaIt’s cuddling and teasing us every day, my dear.
O Sei Sei Sei Sei SeiyaaOh, sei sei sei sei seiyaa.
Idhu Poova Illai KaiyaaIs this a flower, or is it a hand?
Idhu Poiyaa Illai MeiyaaIs this a dream, or is it the truth?
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Iru Kaadhal Nenjam AiyaaWe’ve got two hearts filled with love, my dear.
Ikku Seiyakku Seiyakku SeiyaaIkku seiyakku seiyakku seiyaa.
Idhu Naalum Konjum AiyaaIt’s cuddling and teasing us every day, my dear.
Ikku Chaiyakku Music Video
Ilayaraja’s composition elevates Gangai Amaran’s vision of love. The Ikku Chaiyakku lyrics translation reveals a couple celebrating their union like epic poetry.