- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Karuppu Panam
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Aadavar Ellaam Aada Varalaam' is an inviting and joyful song from the 1964 Tamil film Karuppu Panam, written by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan. The lyricist creates a celebratory atmosphere where men are invited to dance and women are invited to sing, setting a vibrant stage for romance and mutual affection. Through rich metaphors comparing romantic expression to natural phenomena—such as swimming in a river of desire or capturing scent from a lotus—the song highlights the timeless and endless joy of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Aadavar ellaam aada varalaam”
Repetition of the initial 'Aa' sound across words in the line for rhythm.
Esubu / Epiphora (Iyaibu)
“Kaadhal ulagam kaana varalaam”
Repetition of the suffix '-varalaam' at the end of multiple successive lines, creating a hypnotic inviting cadence.
Uruvagham (Metaphor)
“Aasai nadhiyil neendha varalaam”
Comparing desire to a river ('Aasai nadhi'), metaphorically suggesting immersion in feelings.
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Thaeyum nilavu thaeyum varaikkum”
Agreement of the second consonant ('ey' / 'ndr' / 'y') across lines creating harmonious verse structure.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Karuppu Panam' (1964) featured music composed by the iconic duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, and screenplay written by K. Balachander. The movie is known for its classic social commentary themes, contrasted with delightful romantic tracks like this one penned by Kannadasan.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
From the same album
More songs from Karuppu Panam
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.