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Lyrics & meaning

Ennai Paaru Paaru

From Kattu Roja · 1963

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
Jamuna Rani
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Kattu Roja1963

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ennai paaru …paaruLook at me... look at me
Paarthu kondae irukka thonumYou will feel like keeping your eyes on me continuously
Pattai kelu….keluListen to the song... listen
Kettu kondae aada thonumYou will feel like dancing continuously as you listen
Idhu paruvam nalla uruvamThis is youth, a fine form
Ilamai inbam vandhu modhugindra paruvamA stage of life where youthful bliss comes rushing in
Female
Ennai paaru …paaruLook at me... look at me
Paarthu kondae irukka thonumYou will feel like keeping your eyes on me continuously
Pattai kelu….keluListen to the song... listen
Kettu kondae aada thonumYou will feel like dancing continuously as you listen
Idhu paruvam nalla uruvamThis is youth, a fine form
Ilamai inbam vandhu modhugindra paruvamA stage of life where youthful bliss comes rushing in
Female
Ennai paaru …paaruLook at me... look at me
Paarthu kondae irukka thonumYou will feel like keeping your eyes on me continuously
Female
{Pani manadhil thaen suvaiyai{In the heart of dew, the taste of honey
Sindhugindra paruvamIs spilled during this youth
Paalai pola inimaiyaanaSweet like milk,
Uruvam konda paruvam} (2)A stage of life possessing such a form} (2)
Kalaimaganin karpanaiyilIn the imagination of the son of arts
Kalaimaganin karpanaiyilIn the imagination of the son of arts
Sera vantha paruvamA youthful form that came to join
Un kannethirae aada vandha paruvamA youthful form that came to dance right before your eyes
Un kannethirae aada vandha paruvamA youthful form that came to dance right before your eyes
Female
Ennai paaru …paaruLook at me... look at me
Paarthu kondae irukka thonumYou will feel like keeping your eyes on me continuously
Pattai kelu….keluListen to the song... listen
Kettu kondae aada thonumYou will feel like dancing continuously as you listen
Ennai paaru …paaruLook at me... look at me
Paarthu kondae irukka thonumYou will feel like keeping your eyes on me continuously
Female
Haaa…Haaa…
{Alai kadalil neendhum bothu{When swimming in the ocean waves,
Thondrugindra inbamThe joy that arises,
Azhagi kaiyil thoongum bothuWhen sleeping in the arms of a beauty,
Mayangugindra inbam} (2)The intoxicating joy} (2)
Kodi selvam koodum podhumEven when tens of millions in wealth accumulate,
Kodi selvam koodum podhumEven when tens of millions in wealth accumulate,
Sernthidadha inbamA bliss that cannot be matched elsewhere,
Ilam kanniyidam thaengi nirkkum inbamIs the bliss that lingers within a young maiden
Ilam kanniyidam thaengi nirkkum inbamIs the bliss that lingers within a young maiden
Female
Ennai paaru …paaruLook at me... look at me
Paarthu kondae irukka thonumYou will feel like keeping your eyes on me continuously
Pattai kelu….keluListen to the song... listen
Kettu kondae aada thonumYou will feel like dancing continuously as you listen
Idhu paruvam nalla uruvamThis is youth, a fine form
Ilamai inbam vandhu modhugindra paruvamA stage of life where youthful bliss comes rushing in
Female
Ennai paaru …paaruLook at me... look at me
Paarthu kondae irukka thonumYou will feel like keeping your eyes on me continuously

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Ennai Paaru from the 1963 film Kattu Roja is a captivating dance song penned by Kannadasan. The lyrics express the magnetic attraction of youth, rhythm, and romance. The speaker invites the listener to behold her graceful form and lose themselves in the melody, celebrating the peak of youth where happiness and passion overflow.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai Ani (Simile)

Paalai pola inimaiyaana

Compares the sweetness of youth to milk using the explicit comparison word 'pola'.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition)

Ennai paaru …paaru

The word 'paaru' is repeated for emphasis and rhythmic charm.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi Ani)

Kodi selvam koodum podhum... Sernthidadha inbam

Exaggerates the joy of love and youth by claiming it far outweighs even millions in riches.

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Trivia

Kattu Roja (1963) features lyrics by the renowned Tamil poet Kaviarasu Kannadasan, who was known for blending deep philosophy seamlessly with sensual and playful romantic tropes.

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