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Barla Barla

From Ellam Inbamayyam · 1981

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Ellam Inbamayyam1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Barlaa barlaa barlaa barlaaCome, come, come, come
Tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa tharlaa hach…Shall I give, shall I give, shall I give, shall I give... hach!
Male
Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraaOh desire parrot, come, come
Sogamae tharlaa tharlaa tharlaaShall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give
Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraaOh desire parrot, come, come
Sogamae tharlaa tharlaa tharlaaShall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give
Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baaYes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baaYes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
Male
Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraaOh desire parrot, come, come
Sogamae tharlaa tharlaa tharlaaShall I give pleasure, shall I give, shall I give
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaaRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyoRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaaRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyoRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
HachhSound effect (Hachh!)
Male
Naisaa pesi naa ninna thodavaa thodavaaShall I stand speaking sweetly and touch you, touch you?
Arugae vandhu nee en mel padavaa padavaaWill you come close and lean on me, lean on me?
Asadaanaalum raajaa en aasai un mel baa baaEven if you act foolish, king, my desire is on you, come, come!
Neenae nannaa roja ini inbam kaanbom paappaaYou are my lovely rose, now let us taste joy, baby!
Nee paartha paarvaiyil yesthandhu maadhamaaHow many months has it been since the look you gave me?
Naan konda aasaigal endhendhu theerumaaWhen will these desires of mine ever be satisfied?
Thottaalum pattaalum aasa vandhiruchae hach…Whether touched or brushed, desire arises, hach...
Male
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaaRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyoRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaaRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyoRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Barlaa barlaa sogamae tharlaaCome, come, shall I give pleasure
Tharlaa tharlaa aasa kiliyaeShall I give, shall I give, oh desire parrot
Male
Sodaa buddi kannaadi paakkum podhaeJust looking at those thick soda-bottle glasses
Jariga kullaa azhagukku eedu yaedhuWhat can equal the beauty of that zari cap?
Asadaa irundhaa nannaa oru raajaavaakku ennaeEven if you are simple, I will treat you like a king
Thodavaa naanum ninnaa adhu sogasaa irukkum chinnaaIf I stand and touch you, it will feel so pleasant, little one
Naan solla venumaa yaen innum naanamaaDo I need to spell it out? Why are you still shy?
Poo pola maeniyae nee konjum neramaeYour flower-like body as you pamper me...
Thottaalum pattaalum aasa vandhiruchae hach…Whether touched or brushed, desire arises, hach...
Male
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaaRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyoRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaaRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyoRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Male
Aasa kiliyae barlaa balraaOh desire parrot, come, come
Tharlaa tharlaa sogamae tharlaaShall I give, shall I give, shall I give pleasure
Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baaYes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
Haudhaudhu sogosu yenthaa ododi baaYes, yes, what wonderful comfort, come running!
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaaRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyoRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaaRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyo aaRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo ah)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaaRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa)
Thaandhu nakkadiyo aiyoRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadiyo oh dear)
Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa thaandhu nakkadiyoRhythmic folk refrain (Thaandhu nakkadi thandhannaa thaandhu nakkadiyo)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from Ellam Inbamayyam (1981) is a playful, energetic romantic folk dance track featuring colloquial Kannada-Tamil hybrid slang ('Barlaa' meaning 'shall I come', 'Haudhaudhu' meaning 'yes yes'). The song expresses humorous and flirtatious romantic teasing between partners, celebrating affectionate courtship, comical charm, and mutual desire.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Edukku/Adukku)

Barlaa barlaa barlaa barlaa

Repetition of words like 'Barlaa' and 'Tharlaa' at the start of lines creates a lively, rhythmic folk cadence.

Simile (Upamai)

Poo pola maeniyae nee konjum neramae

'Poo pola maeniyae' compares the soft body of the lover to a delicate flower.

Onomatopoeia (Oli-kkurippu)

Thottaalum pattaalum aasa vandhiruchae hach…

Incorporation of playful vocal sounds like 'Hachh' and folk rhythm fills 'Thaandhu nakkadi' adds theatrical and comedic flavor.

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Trivia

The song blends Kannada vocabulary (Barlaa, Haudhaudhu, Sogosu) into Tamil folk lyrics, tailored specifically for Kamal Haasan's comical characterization in the film Ellam Inbamayyam directed by G. N. Rangarajan, with music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.

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