Ghibran’s arrangement supports Suresh Kumar R’s raw vocals, evoking a village festival atmosphere. Traditional lyrics merge cumin bundles and coriander strands with images of girl’s movements. The 2021 release uses earthy sounds to mirror rural courtship traditions.
Suresh Kumar recounts selecting turmeric roots and purchasing rings with flower-bud gems. He presents these gifts to honor the young woman’s walk and grace. The lyricist frames adornments as natural extensions of village life.
Seeragam Paathi KattiWith cumin tied in neat bundles,
Chedikku Chedi Kunjam KattiAnd tassels strung from plant to plant,
Seemanar Peththa MavaShe’s the daughter of a wealthy man,
Antha Ponnu NadaiyeOh, the way that girl walks.
Seeragam Paathi KattiWith cumin tied in neat bundles,
Chedikku Chedi Kunjam KattiAnd tassels strung from plant to plant,
Seemanar Peththa MavaShe’s the daughter of a wealthy man,
Antha Ponnu NadaiyeOh, the way that girl walks.
Nee Chedikku Chedi KunthalamoDo you go from plant to plant to take your rest,
Chinna Ponnu NadaiyeOh, the way this young girl walks.
Koththamalli Paathi KattiWith coriander tied in neat bundles,
Koththu Koththa Kunjam KattiAnd tassels strung in bunch by bunch,
Komanar Peththa MavaShe’s the daughter of a respected man,
Antha Ponnu NadaiyeOh, the way that girl walks.
Koththamalli Paathi KattiWith coriander tied in neat bundles,
Koththu Koththa Kunjam KattiAnd tassels strung in bunch by bunch,
Komanar Peththa MavaShe’s the daughter of a respected man,
Antha Ponnu NadaiyeOh, the way that girl walks.
Nee Kodikku Kodi KunthalamoDo you go from vine to vine to take your rest,
Chinna Ponnu NadaiyeOh, the way this young girl walks.
Folksong interpretations reveal enduring admiration through everyday gifts. The Seeragam Paathi Katti lyrics meaning centers on celebrating beauty with market-bought treasures. Generational customs emerge in English translations of these Tamil verses.