Sembattu Vetti Katti Lyrics Translation | Ivan Avanethan | S. C. Krishnan
S. C. Krishnan’s song “Sembattu Vetti Katti” is from the album Ivan Avanethan, with lyrics by Kalaipithan and music by M. Ranga Rao. The verses begin by describing a handsome groom arriving in fine wedding attire. The initial lines paint a traditional, celebratory picture of his arrival in a procession.
Sembattu Vetti Katti
S. C. Krishnan • From “Ivan Avanethan”
Lyricist
Kalaipithan
Composer
M. Ranga Rao
Ivan Avanethan’s Sembattu Vetti Katti Lyrics Translation
The festive mood changes with the taunting question, “What did your father say?” This direct address is a public challenge, not a genuine inquiry. Later lines contain an open command for the rival to flee or face a violent attack before his body falls.
Semmpattu Vetti KattiWearing a red silk garment
Sevvanthi Poomalai PottuWearing a chrysanthemum garland
Semmpattu Vetti KattiWearing a red silk garment
Sevvanthi Poomalai PottuWearing a chrysanthemum garland
Senthoora Pottum IttuWith a vermilion mark applied
En En A Senthoora Pottum IttuYes, with a vermilion mark applied
Singara Purusanum VanthanThe handsome groom has arrived
Senthoora Pottum IttuWith a vermilion mark applied
En Thangame ThangamOh, my precious treasure
Singara Purusanum VanthanThe handsome groom has arrived
Vanakkam VanakkamGreetings, greetings
Adeyappa Mannaru UngaWell now, your highness
Aiya Enna SonnaruWhat did your father say?
AAh
Adeyappa Mannaru UngaWell now, your highness
Aiya Enna SonnaruWhat did your father say?
Adisayaththa PaththaraDid you see the spectacle?
Adisayaththa PaththaraDid you see the spectacle?
Adisayaththa PaththaraDid you see the spectacle?
Intha Ragasiyaththa SonnaraDid he tell you this secret?
Adisayaththa PaththaraDid you see the spectacle?
Intha Ragasiyaththa SonnaraDid he tell you this secret?
Adeyappa Mannaru UngaWell now, your highness
Aiya Enna SonnaruWhat did your father say?
A MannaruAh, your highness
Kalyanam KalyanamA wedding, a wedding
Kalyana Oorvalam VarumThe wedding procession is coming
Ullasamum TharumIt brings such joy
Ezhunthu Nan OdiduvenI will get up and run
Ah Ezhunthu Nan OdiduvenAh, I will get up and run
Bedhamai Konda MamaYou foolish man
Pizhaiththittai InimelYou’ve survived for now
Intha Veedinai Nokki NeenumBut if you ever look toward this house
Meendume VanthittaleAnd dare to come back again
Saduven Unnai NanumI will strike you down myself
Saduthiyil Ingu Vitti OduvaiFlee from this place at once
Unthan Udal Boomiyil Puralum MunneBefore your body rolls on the ground
Aha AhhahAha, ha ha
Alai Konjam ParuJust look at the crowd
Yeh YeheheYeh, heh heh
Enge Vanthe SolluTell me where you came from
Eeh EehHey, hey
Ingu Innum Enna VelaiWhat business do you still have here?
YehYeah
En Veettai Vitti Odu OduGet out of my house, run, run
The song uses the imagery of a wedding procession to stage a tense confrontation. It moves from a description of a groom to a direct, personal ultimatum. The performance of a private threat within a public celebration gives the ‘Sembattu Vetti Katti’ lyrics their meaning.
