Enna Paarvai
From Kadhalikka Neramillai · 1964
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Kadhalikka Neramillai1964
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Enna paarvai undhan paarvai | What a gaze that gaze of yours is! |
| Idai melinthaal indha paavai | This maiden's waist has grown slender... |
| Mella mella pakkam vandhu | Coming closer slowly, slowly, |
| Thotta sugam ammmaaa..ah…aaa….. | Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah! |
| Male | |
| Enna paarvai undhan paarvai | What a gaze that gaze of yours is! |
| Ennai maranthen indha velai | I forgot myself in this moment! |
| Vanna vanna saelai thothu | Touching the colorful saree, |
| Kanda sugam ammmaaa..ah..aaa…. | Oh, the bliss experienced, ah! |
| Female | |
| Thaen kondu vandha mullai mottu | A jasmine bud that brought honey, |
| Poonjittu un sonthamallava…aaa… | Isn't this flower-bird your very own? |
| Thaen kondu vandha mullai mottu | A jasmine bud that brought honey, |
| Poonjittu un sonthamallava | Isn't this flower-bird your very own? |
| Chinna chinna nenjil unnai | Holding you inside this small heart, |
| Enna enna ammmaa..ah..hoi… | Oh, what endless joy and wonders! |
| Female | |
| Enna paarvai undhan paarvai | What a gaze that gaze of yours is! |
| Idai melinthaal indha paavai | This maiden's waist has grown slender... |
| Mella mella pakkam vandhu | Coming closer slowly, slowly, |
| Thotta sugam ammmaaa..ah…aaa….. | Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah! |
| Male | |
| Kannanggal ennum thangga thattu | These cheeks that are like golden plates, |
| Kaipattu chinnangal kondathoo.. | Have they acquired marks upon being touched? |
| Kannanggal ennum thangga thattu | These cheeks that are like golden plates, |
| Kaipattu chinnangal kondathoo.. | Have they acquired marks upon being touched? |
| Solla solla ullam thullum | As I speak, the heart leaps with delight, |
| Inbam enna sollamma..ah..hoi….. | Tell me, my dear, what is this joy? |
| Male | |
| Enna paarvai undhan paarvai | What a gaze that gaze of yours is! |
| Ennai maranthen indha velai | I forgot myself in this moment! |
| Vanna vanna saelai thothu | Touching the colorful saree, |
| Kanda sugam ammmaaa..ah..aaa…. | Oh, the bliss experienced, ah! |
| Female | |
| Mai konda kangal moodum | When these kohl-lined eyes close, |
| Panpaadum ennangal konjamoo… | Are the melodies sung by these thoughts just a few? |
| Mai konda kangal moodum | When these kohl-lined eyes close, |
| Panpaadum ennangal konjamoo… | Are the melodies sung by these thoughts just a few? |
| Pinju thendral nenjai thottu | The gentle breeze touches the heart, |
| Konja konja ammmaah..ah..hoi… | Cuddling and coaxing, oh! |
| Female | |
| Enna paarvai undhan paarvai | What a gaze that gaze of yours is! |
| Idai melinthaal indha paavai | This maiden's waist has grown slender... |
| Mella mella pakkam vandhu | Coming closer slowly, slowly, |
| Thotta sugam ammmaaa..ah…aaa….. | Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah! |
| Male | |
| Aagattum endra pinnum acham | Even after agreeing, why does fear... |
| Yen micham kannalla odi vaa.. | ...still remain? Come running to me, my dear! |
| Aagattum endra pinnum acham | Even after agreeing, why does fear... |
| Yen micham kannalla odi vaa… | ...still remain? Come running to me, my dear! |
| Akkam pakkam yaarumillai | There is no one around us here, |
| Vetkam enna sollamma…ah…hoi… | Tell me, my dear, why this shyness? |
| Female | |
| Enna paarvai undhan paarvai | What a gaze that gaze of yours is! |
| Idai melinthaal indha paavai | This maiden's waist has grown slender... |
| Mella mella pakkam vandhu | Coming closer slowly, slowly, |
| Thotta sugam ammmaaa..ah…aaa….. | Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah! |
என்ன பார்வை
உந்தன் பார்வை இடை
மெலிந்தாள் இந்த பாவை
மெல்ல மெல்ல பக்கம்
வந்து தொட்ட சுகம்
அம்மா ஆ ஆஆ
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
This maiden's waist has grown slender...
Coming closer slowly, slowly,
Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah!
என்ன பார்வை
உந்தன் பார்வை என்னை
மறந்தேன் இந்த வேலை
வண்ண வண்ண சேலை
தோத்து கண்ட சுகம்
அம்மா ஆ ஆஆ
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
I forgot myself in this moment!
Touching the colorful saree,
Oh, the bliss experienced, ah!
தேன் கொண்டு
வந்த முல்லை மொட்டு
பூஞ்சிட்டு உன் சொந்தமல்லவா
தேன் கொண்டு வந்த முல்லை
மொட்டு பூஞ்சிட்டு உன்
சொந்தமல்லவா சின்ன
சின்ன நெஞ்சில் உன்னை
என்ன என்ன அம்மா ஆ
ஹோய்
A jasmine bud that brought honey,
Isn't this flower-bird your very own?
A jasmine bud that brought honey,
Isn't this flower-bird your very own?
Holding you inside this small heart,
Oh, what endless joy and wonders!
என்ன பார்வை
உந்தன் பார்வை இடை
மெலிந்தாள் இந்த பாவை
மெல்ல மெல்ல பக்கம்
வந்து தொட்ட சுகம்
அம்மா ஆ ஆஆ
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
This maiden's waist has grown slender...
Coming closer slowly, slowly,
Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah!
கன்னங்கள் என்னும்
தங்க தட்டு கை பட்டு சின்னங்கள்
கொண்டதோ கன்னங்கள்
என்னும் தங்க தட்டு கை
பட்டு சின்னங்கள் கொண்டதோ
சொல்ல சொல்ல உள்ளம்
துள்ளும் இன்பம் என்ன
சொல்லம்மா ஆ ஹோய்
These cheeks that are like golden plates,
Have they acquired marks upon being touched?
These cheeks that are like golden plates,
Have they acquired marks upon being touched?
As I speak, the heart leaps with delight,
Tell me, my dear, what is this joy?
என்ன பார்வை
உந்தன் பார்வை என்னை
மறந்தேன் இந்த வேலை
வண்ண வண்ண சேலை
தோத்து கண்ட சுகம்
அம்மா ஆ ஆஆ
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
I forgot myself in this moment!
Touching the colorful saree,
Oh, the bliss experienced, ah!
மை கொண்ட கண்கள்
மூடும் பண்பாடும் எண்ணங்கள்
கொஞ்சமோ மை கொண்ட
கண்கள் மூடும் பண்பாடும்
எண்ணங்கள் கொஞ்சமோ
பிஞ்சு தென்றல் நெஞ்சை
தொட்டு கொஞ்ச கொஞ்ச
அம்மா ஆ ஹோய்
When these kohl-lined eyes close,
Are the melodies sung by these thoughts just a few?
When these kohl-lined eyes close,
Are the melodies sung by these thoughts just a few?
The gentle breeze touches the heart,
Cuddling and coaxing, oh!
என்ன பார்வை
உந்தன் பார்வை இடை
மெலிந்தாள் இந்த பாவை
மெல்ல மெல்ல பக்கம்
வந்து தொட்ட சுகம்
அம்மா ஆ ஆஆ
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
This maiden's waist has grown slender...
Coming closer slowly, slowly,
Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah!
ஆகட்டும் என்ற
பின்னும் அச்சம் ஏன் மிச்சம்
கண்ணாளா ஓடி வா ஆகட்டும்
என்ற பின்னும் அச்சம் ஏன்
மிச்சம் கண்ணாளா ஓடி வா
அக்கம் பக்கம் யாரும் இல்லை
வெட்கம் என்ன சொல்லம்மா
ஆ ஹோய்
Even after agreeing, why does fear...
...still remain? Come running to me, my dear!
Even after agreeing, why does fear...
...still remain? Come running to me, my dear!
There is no one around us here,
Tell me, my dear, why this shyness?
என்ன பார்வை
உந்தன் பார்வை இடை
மெலிந்தாள் இந்த பாவை
மெல்ல மெல்ல பக்கம்
வந்து தொட்ட சுகம்
அம்மா ஆ ஆஆ
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
This maiden's waist has grown slender...
Coming closer slowly, slowly,
Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah!
Enna paarvai undhan paarvai
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
Idai melinthaal indha paavai
This maiden's waist has grown slender...
Mella mella pakkam vandhu
Coming closer slowly, slowly,
Thotta sugam ammmaaa..ah…aaa…..
Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah!
Enna paarvai undhan paarvai
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
Ennai maranthen indha velai
I forgot myself in this moment!
Vanna vanna saelai thothu
Touching the colorful saree,
Kanda sugam ammmaaa..ah..aaa….
Oh, the bliss experienced, ah!
Thaen kondu vandha mullai mottu
A jasmine bud that brought honey,
Poonjittu un sonthamallava…aaa…
Isn't this flower-bird your very own?
Thaen kondu vandha mullai mottu
A jasmine bud that brought honey,
Poonjittu un sonthamallava
Isn't this flower-bird your very own?
Chinna chinna nenjil unnai
Holding you inside this small heart,
Enna enna ammmaa..ah..hoi…
Oh, what endless joy and wonders!
Enna paarvai undhan paarvai
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
Idai melinthaal indha paavai
This maiden's waist has grown slender...
Mella mella pakkam vandhu
Coming closer slowly, slowly,
Thotta sugam ammmaaa..ah…aaa…..
Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah!
Kannanggal ennum thangga thattu
These cheeks that are like golden plates,
Kaipattu chinnangal kondathoo..
Have they acquired marks upon being touched?
Kannanggal ennum thangga thattu
These cheeks that are like golden plates,
Kaipattu chinnangal kondathoo..
Have they acquired marks upon being touched?
Solla solla ullam thullum
As I speak, the heart leaps with delight,
Inbam enna sollamma..ah..hoi…..
Tell me, my dear, what is this joy?
Enna paarvai undhan paarvai
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
Ennai maranthen indha velai
I forgot myself in this moment!
Vanna vanna saelai thothu
Touching the colorful saree,
Kanda sugam ammmaaa..ah..aaa….
Oh, the bliss experienced, ah!
Mai konda kangal moodum
When these kohl-lined eyes close,
Panpaadum ennangal konjamoo…
Are the melodies sung by these thoughts just a few?
Mai konda kangal moodum
When these kohl-lined eyes close,
Panpaadum ennangal konjamoo…
Are the melodies sung by these thoughts just a few?
Pinju thendral nenjai thottu
The gentle breeze touches the heart,
Konja konja ammmaah..ah..hoi…
Cuddling and coaxing, oh!
Enna paarvai undhan paarvai
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
Idai melinthaal indha paavai
This maiden's waist has grown slender...
Mella mella pakkam vandhu
Coming closer slowly, slowly,
Thotta sugam ammmaaa..ah…aaa…..
Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah!
Aagattum endra pinnum acham
Even after agreeing, why does fear...
Yen micham kannalla odi vaa..
...still remain? Come running to me, my dear!
Aagattum endra pinnum acham
Even after agreeing, why does fear...
Yen micham kannalla odi vaa…
...still remain? Come running to me, my dear!
Akkam pakkam yaarumillai
There is no one around us here,
Vetkam enna sollamma…ah…hoi…
Tell me, my dear, why this shyness?
Enna paarvai undhan paarvai
What a gaze that gaze of yours is!
Idai melinthaal indha paavai
This maiden's waist has grown slender...
Mella mella pakkam vandhu
Coming closer slowly, slowly,
Thotta sugam ammmaaa..ah…aaa…..
Oh, the bliss of being touched, ah!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'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.
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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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