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Lyrics & meaning

Aththaikku Piranthaval

From Anbulla Appa · 1987

Lyricist: Vairamuthu
Singers: K. J. Yesudas, S. P. Sailaja
Music director: Shankar Ganesh
Movie name: Anbulla Appa
Movie release year: 1987
Lyrics added on: 12 Mar 2019

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Athaikku pirandhaval

Methaikku valarndhaval

Nee thaanae

Palli kolla vaa maanae

Unarchi thavippil

Udhattu neruppil

Urugi ponenae

Athaikku pirandhaval

Methaikku valarndhaval

Naan thaanae

Palli arai vandhenae

Unarchi thavippil

Udhattu neruppil

Urugi ponenae

Athaikku pirandhaval

Methaikku valarndhaval

Nee thaanae

Palli kolla vaa maanae

Unakku thaan endru

Valarndha rojaa

Unnai kettaa poothadhu

Marangalellaam kadidham pottaa

Paravai varughiradhu

Paravai parandhu

Pazhaga vandhaal

Ilaigal kaniyai moodudhu

Virundhukkazhaithu vilangu pottaal

Enna arundhuvadhu

Naan solgiren pagalil mattum

Nee kaathiru

Naan ketkiren pagal iravu

Yaar paarthadhu

Athaikku pirandhaval

Methaikku valarndhaval

Naan thaanae

Palli arai vandhenae

Unarchi thavippil

Udhattu neruppil

Urugi ponenae

Athaikku pirandhaval

Methaikku valarndhaval

Nee thaanae

Palli kolla vaa maanae

Palli arai vandhu

Paadam padikka

Manaivi thaan oru maanavi

Iruttil padikkum thiruttu paadam

Enakku theriyaadhu

Vilakku velicham thevai illai

Vizhiyin velicham podhumae

Enakku neeyum unakku naanum

Paadam aavomae

Naan thaanginen

Adharkku ennai paaraatta vaa

Paaraattuven

Parisu thandhu thaalaatta vaa

Athaikku pirandhaval

Methaikku valarndhaval

Nee thaanae

Palli kolla vaa maanae

Unarchi thavippil

Udhattu neruppil

Urugi ponenae

Athaikku pirandhaval

Methaikku valarndhaval

Nee thaanae

Both :Lalalala laalaalaa lalalala laalaalaa

Lalalala laalaalaa…

The girl born to my aunt,

grown up for this bed of love,

it is you, isn't it?

Come share the bed with me, my deer.

In restless passion,

and the fire of your lips,

I have melted away.

The girl born to your aunt,

grown up for this bed of love,

is truly me.

I have arrived at the bedroom.

In restless passion,

and the fire of your lips,

I have melted away.

The girl born to my aunt,

grown up for this bed of love,

it is you, isn't it?

Come share the bed with me, my deer.

Knowing it bloomed only for you,

did the growing rose

ask your permission before blossoming?

Do trees send out letters

for birds to arrive?

When the bird flies over

and tries to get close,

the leaves hide the sweet fruit.

If you invite me to a feast and tie my hands,

what am I supposed to taste?

I only say this: during the daylight,

you should wait.

And I ask: when in love,

who cares about day or night?

The girl born to your aunt,

grown up for this bed of love,

is truly me.

I have arrived at the bedroom.

In restless passion,

and the fire of your lips,

I have melted away.

The girl born to my aunt,

grown up for this bed of love,

it is you, isn't it?

Come share the bed with me, my deer.

Coming to the bedroom

to learn love's lesson,

a wife is just a student.

These secret lessons studied in the dark,

I do not know them.

We don't need any lamplight,

the glow of your eyes is enough.

You for me, and I for you,

let us become the lesson itself.

I held back with patience,

come appreciate me for it.

I will appreciate you,

come give me a gift and soothe me to sleep.

The girl born to my aunt,

grown up for this bed of love,

it is you, isn't it?

Come share the bed with me, my deer.

In restless passion,

and the fire of your lips,

I have melted away.

The girl born to my aunt,

grown up for this bed of love,

it is you, isn't it?

Both: La la la la la la la la la la la la la la

La la la la la la la...

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet depicts a tender, intimate conversation between newlyweds in their bedchamber. Rooted in traditional South Indian marriage customs where cross-cousins (the daughter of a paternal aunt) are prized matches, the husband affectionately calls out to his bride who was raised in luxury. The song weaves playful banter, coy reluctance, and passionate surrender through poetic metaphors of nature, learning, and warmth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Etukai (Second Letter Rhyming)

“Athaikku pirandhaval / Methaikku valarndhaval”

The second consonant sound 'tha' is repeated across successive lines ('Athaikku' / 'Methaikku'), creating traditional Tamil musical harmony.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Udhattu neruppil”

Comparing the warmth and intimacy of a kiss to fire ('Udhattu neruppil'), describing the burning intensity of romantic passion.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Vizhiyin velicham podhumae”

Describing the radiance in the lover's eyes as a source of light ('Vizhiyin velicham') that replaces the need for lamps.

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Trivia

The phrase 'Athaikku pirandhaval' highlights the traditional Tamil cultural practice of consanguineous marriage (marrying one's 'Athai magal' or father's sister's daughter), which is a recurring romantic trope in Tamil cinema.

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