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Adiyenai Paramma Pidivatham

From Vanakkathukkuriya Kathaliye · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
B. S. Sasirekha, Jolly Abraham
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Vanakkathukkuriya Kathaliye1978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Adiyennai paramma pidivatham yen ammaLook at me, my humble self, why this obstinacy, my lady?
Adiyennai paramma pidivatham yen ammaLook at me, my humble self, why this obstinacy, my lady?
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyaeO beloved who is worthy of respectful greetings!
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyaeO beloved who is worthy of respectful greetings!
Female :Lala la la laaalaFemale: Lala la la laaala
Male
Poovattum pennamma polladha kannammaA flower-like gentle girl, a naughty darling,
Inakkathukkuriya kanmaniyaeO precious apple of my eye who is worthy of sweet harmony!
Poovattum pennamma polladha kannammaA flower-like gentle girl, a naughty darling,
Inakkathukkuriya kanmaniyaeO precious apple of my eye who is worthy of sweet harmony!
Male
Adiyennai paramma pidivatham yen ammaLook at me, my humble self, why this stubbornness, my lady?
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyaeO beloved who is worthy of respectful greetings!
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyaeO beloved who is worthy of respectful greetings!
Female
………..Male: Like a cat wiggling its tail
Male :Paalai kandavelaiUpon catching sight of milk,
Than vaalai aattum ponaiYour milky complexion is meant solely for me.
Un paal maeni enakaaga thaanLike a cat wiggling its tail
Paalai kandavelaiUpon catching sight of milk,
Than vaalai aattum ponaiYour milky complexion is meant solely for me.
Un paal maeni enakaaga thaanI consulted astrology and checked the horoscope,
Kettenae josiyam paarthenae jadhagamI am the one meant especially for you,
Unakkena ullavan naanaeO sweet honey overflowing in my memories!
Niniappinil pongidum thenae
Female
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Male
Odhungaamal nillammaStand there without stepping away, my lady,
Medhuvaga sollammaSpeak to me gently, my lady,
Mayakkathukkuriya mandhiramaeO enchanting spell worthy of intoxication!
Kaal pogum munnalaeBefore the feet advance,
Kann paarkum pinnalaeAfter the eyes steal a glance,
Nerukkathukkuriya thandhiramaeIt is a clever trick worthy of intimacy!
Male
Adiyennai paramma pidivatham yen ammaLook at me, my humble self, why this stubbornness, my lady?
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyaeO beloved who is worthy of respectful greetings!
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyaeO beloved who is worthy of respectful greetings!
Male
Kodai veyil meeraAs the intense summer heat surges,
En soodu konjam aaraTo cool down my warmth a little,
Naan neeraadum kuttraalam neeYou are the refreshing Courtallam waterfalls in which I bathe!
Thenkasi saaralae pon maalai thooralaeO Tenkasi drizzle, O golden evening shower!
Kothikuthu kaadhaln ullamMy loving heart is boiling over,
Kulithida vandhdhu vellamThe flood has arrived for me to bathe.
Male
Ariyaadha kalaiyallaThis art is not something unknown,
Aarambam naan sollaShould I be the one to teach the beginning?
Adakathukkuriya naadagamoIs this a drama worthy of modesty?
Thaanaaga theriyaadhoDoes it not become known naturally?
Thadumatram puriyaadhooDo you not understand this hesitation?
Thodakkathukkuriya saagasamooIs this an adventure worthy of a fresh start?
Male
Adiyennai paramma pidivatham yen ammaLook at me, my humble self, why this stubbornness, my lady?
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyaeO beloved who is worthy of respectful greetings!
Vanakkathukkuriya kaadhaliyaeO beloved who is worthy of respectful greetings!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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