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Adiyenai Paramma Pidivatham

From Vanakkathukkuriya Kathaliye · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
B. S. Sasirekha, Jolly Abraham
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Vanakkathukkuriya Kathaliye
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
28 Apr 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Adiyennai paramma pidivatham yen amma
Adiyennai paramma pidivatham yen amma
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyae
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyae
Female :Lala la la laaala
Poovattum pennamma polladha kannamma
Inakkathukkuriya kanmaniyae
Poovattum pennamma polladha kannamma
Inakkathukkuriya kanmaniyae
Adiyennai paramma pidivatham yen amma
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyae
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyae
………..
Male :Paalai kandavelai
Than vaalai aattum ponai
Un paal maeni enakaaga thaan
Paalai kandavelai
Than vaalai aattum ponai
Un paal maeni enakaaga thaan
Kettenae josiyam paarthenae jadhagam
Unakkena ullavan naanae
Niniappinil pongidum thenae
……………………
Odhungaamal nillamma
Medhuvaga sollamma
Mayakkathukkuriya mandhiramae
Kaal pogum munnalae
Kann paarkum pinnalae
Nerukkathukkuriya thandhiramae
Adiyennai paramma pidivatham yen amma
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyae
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyae
Kodai veyil meera
En soodu konjam aara
Naan neeraadum kuttraalam nee
Thenkasi saaralae pon maalai thooralae
Kothikuthu kaadhaln ullam
Kulithida vandhdhu vellam
Ariyaadha kalaiyalla
Aarambam naan solla
Adakathukkuriya naadagamo
Thaanaaga theriyaadho
Thadumatram puriyaadhoo
Thodakkathukkuriya saagasamoo
Adiyennai paramma pidivatham yen amma
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyae
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyae
Look at your humble servant, my girl; why this stubbornness?
Look at your humble servant, my girl; why this stubbornness?
Oh my beloved worthy of all worship,
Oh my beloved worthy of all worship,
Female: La la la la laala
A delicate flower-like girl, a mischievous Kannamma,
Oh darling worthy of love and harmony!
A delicate flower-like girl, a mischievous Kannamma,
Oh darling worthy of love and harmony!
Look at your humble servant, my girl; why this stubbornness?
Oh my beloved worthy of all worship,
Oh my beloved worthy of all worship,
...
Male: When it catches sight of milk,
a cat happily wags its tail;
your milk-fair skin is meant just for me!
When it catches sight of milk,
a cat happily wags its tail;
your milk-fair skin is meant just for me!
I checked our fortune, I looked at the horoscope;
I am the one meant just for you,
oh honey surging in my thoughts!
...
Don't turn away, stand close, my girl,
speak softly to me,
oh enchanting chant of sweet intoxication!
While your feet move forward,
your eyes look back at me;
is this your sly trick to pull us close?
Look at your humble servant, my girl; why this stubbornness?
Oh my beloved worthy of all worship,
Oh my beloved worthy of all worship,
As the summer heat rises,
to cool down my burning desire,
you are the Courtallam waterfall where I bathe!
Oh drizzle of Tenkasi, oh golden evening shower,
my loving heart is boiling over,
and a flood has arrived for it to bathe!
It is not an art unknown to you,
for me to tell you how to begin;
is this display of modesty just an act?
Don't you know it on your own?
Don't you understand my restlessness?
Is this your thrilling game to make a start?
Look at your humble servant, my girl; why this stubbornness?
Oh my beloved worthy of all worship,
Oh my beloved worthy of all worship,
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful romantic duet expresses the flirtatious banter between lovers. The male protagonist lovingly chides his lady for her playful stubbornness and hesitation, declaring that they are destined for each other according to astrological signs. He compares her beauty and presence to soothing natural phenomena like the waterfalls of Courtallam and evening drizzles of Tenkasi that cool his passionate heart. In response to her coy drama and modesty, he assures her that love and intimacy will naturally flow, asking her to shed her reluctance and embrace their union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Paalai kandavelai / Than vaalai aattum ponai”

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Paalai' and 'Vaalai' or 'Kettenae' and 'Unakkena'.

Monaia (Alliteration)

“Poovattum pennamma polladha kannamma”

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'P' in 'Poovattum pennamma polladha'.

Simile and Metaphor (Uwamai / Uruvagham)

“Naan neeraadum kuttraalam nee / Thenkasi saaralae”

Comparing the heroine's cool, refreshing presence to the rain showers of Tenkasi and waterfalls of Courtallam.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyae / Inakkathukkuriya kanmaniyae”

Consistent rhythmic end-rhyming suffixes like '-uriya kaadhaliyae', '-uriya kanmaniyae', and '-uriya mandhiramae'.

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Trivia

The film 'Vanakkathukkuriya Kathaliye' (1978) stars Rajinikanth, Sridevi, Vijayakumar, and Jayachitra. Composed by the legendary M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Vaali, this song features a unique vocal combination of B. S. Sasirekha and Jolly Abraham, showcasing MSV's signature blend of light music melodies with rhythmic, catchy phrasing.

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