- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Kadhalikka Neramillai
- Movie release year
- 1964
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Oct 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Enna Paarvai Undhan Paarvai' is a timeless romantic duet from the landmark 1964 Tamil romantic comedy 'Kadhalikka Neramillai'. The song celebrates the intoxicating ecstasy of young love, physical intimacy, and mutual admiration. Through playful back-and-forth banter, the lovers describe the overwhelming feelings brought about by gentle glances, tender touches, and quiet moments spent together away from the world. Penned by the legendary poet Kannadasan, the lyrics blend exquisite imagery with accessible emotional warmth. The lover coaxingly encourages his beloved to cast away her lingering bashfulness and hesitation, assuring her that they are completely alone. The song beautifully captures the transition from timid romantic tension to joyful, affectionate surrender.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaai / Metaphor
“Kannanggal ennum thangga thattu”
Compares the smooth, radiant cheeks of the heroine directly to a golden plate ('thangga thattu').
Adukku Thodar / Repetition for emphasis
“Mella mella pakkam vandhu”
The word 'mella' (slowly) is repeated consecutively to emphasize the gentle, deliberate approach of the lover.
Iyaipu / Rhyming End Sounds
“Enna paarvai undhan paarvai / Idai melinthaal indha paavai”
The words 'paarvai' and 'paavai' rhyme at the end of the lines, creating a smooth melodic rhythm.
Personification
“Pinju thendral nenjai thottu / Konja konja”
The gentle breeze ('pinju thendral') is personified as an affectionate entity touching and cuddling the heart.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Enna Paarvai Undhan Paarvai' is featured in C. V. Sridhar's evergreen comedy classic 'Kadhalikka Neramillai' (1964). Music for the film was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. Sung by P. B. Sreenivas and P. Susheela, this duet was picturized on debutants Ravichandran and Kanchana, helping launch them into stardom.
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