Ezhettu Pengal
From Bathilukku Bathil · 1972
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Details
- Bathilukku Bathil1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| …………….. | |
| Male | |
| ……………. | |
| Male | |
| Yaezhettu pengal enthan pakkam | Seven or eight women on my side, |
| Chorus :Pakkam | Chorus: Beside, |
| Male :Eerettu vayathinil nirkkum | Male: Standing at sixteen years of age, |
| Male | |
| Yaezhettu pengal enthan pakkam | Seven or eight women on my side, |
| Chorus :Pakkam | Chorus: Beside, |
| Male :Eerettu vayathinil nirkkum | Male: Standing at sixteen years of age, |
| Chorus :Nirkkum | Chorus: Standing, |
| Male :Maan vannamenna thaen kinnamenna | Male: With the complexion of a deer and cups of honey, |
| Verae yaedhu ingu sorkkam | What else could heaven be here? |
| Chorus | |
| …………….. | |
| Female | |
| Haan yaezhettu pengal enthan pakkam | Aha, seven or eight women on your side, |
| Male :Pakkam | Male: Beside, |
| Female :Poonjittu polae vanthu nirkkum | Female: Standing like tender little birds, |
| Female | |
| Yaezhettu pengal unthan pakkam | Seven or eight women on your side, |
| Male :Pakkam | Male: Beside, |
| Female :Poonjittu polae vanthu nirkkum | Female: Standing like tender little birds, |
| Male :Nirkkum | Male: Standing, |
| Female :Paal vannamundu thaen kinnamundu | Female: There is a milky complexion, there are cups of honey, |
| Vera yaedhum illai sorkkam | There is no other heaven! |
| Female | |
| Yaezhettu pengal unthan pakkam | Seven or eight women on your side, |
| Male | |
| Neeralantha thamaraippoo | The lotus flower measured by the water's depth, |
| Neril vanthu aadumpothu | When it comes in person and sways, |
| Naanalanthu paarpatharkku | To measure and look at with shyness, |
| Neram ennavo… | What time is it now... |
| Chorus :……………… | |
| Female :…………….. | |
| Male | |
| Neeralantha thamaraippoo | The lotus flower measured by the water's depth, |
| Neril vanthu aadumpothu | When it comes in person and sways, |
| Naanalanthu paarpatharkku | To measure and look at with shyness, |
| Idhazhoram oorum thaenum | The honey oozing at the edges of the lips, |
| Paalum thevaiyallavo | And milk—aren't they necessary? |
| Female | |
| Muthu navaraththinaththai paaru | Look at the pearl and the nine precious gems, |
| Munnazhagai pinnazhagai kooru | Describe the beauty in front and the beauty behind, |
| Chorus :………………. | Female: The beauty kept wrapped and hidden in golden attire, |
| Female :Pon vanna aadaiyittu moodi vaththa azhagu | This night is the time to clap hands and love, |
| Kaithttu kadhalikkum kalam intha iravu | Shall I bathe in the stream of honey, or shall I say it? |
| Thaen odai thanil neeraadavaa naan sollavaa | |
| Male | |
| Yaezhettu pengal unthan pakkam | Seven or eight women on your side, |
| Chorus :Pakkam | Chorus: Beside, |
| Male :Eerettu vayathinil nirkkum | Male: Standing at sixteen years of age, |
| Chorus :Nirkkum | Chorus: Standing, |
| Male :Maan vannamenna thaen kinnamenna | Male: With the complexion of a deer and cups of honey, |
| Verae yaedhu ingu sorkkam | What else could heaven be here? |
| Male | |
| Aasai endra odai meedhu | Upon the stream named desire, |
| Aadugindra odam pola | Like a boat gently floating and rocking, |
| Paavai enthan kaigal meedhu | Upon my arms, the maiden... |
| Palli kondatho | ...has fallen asleep, |
| Chorus :…………….. | |
| Female :………………… | |
| Male | |
| Aasai endra odai meedhu | Upon the stream named desire, |
| Aadugindra odam pola | Like a boat gently floating and rocking, |
| Paavai enthan kaigal meedhu | Upon my arms, the maiden... |
| Palli kondatho | ...has fallen asleep, |
| Pani paarvai paadum | Her dewy gaze sings, |
| Paadal norum paruvam sonnatho… | Has youth proclaimed a song... |
| Female | |
| Malligaiyil melliyatu maeni | A body softer than a jasmine bloom, |
| Manjal mugam minnugindra rani | A queen with a glowing turmeric-tinted face, |
| Chorus :………………. | |
| Female | |
| Santhikka yaengugindra kadhal nenjam unathu | Your loving heart longs to meet, |
| Thiththikka pesugindra thogai vannam enathu | My peacock-like beauty speaks sweet words, |
| Santhikka yaengugindra kadhal nenjam unathu | Your loving heart longs to meet, |
| Thiththikka pesugindra thogai vannam enathu | My peacock-like beauty speaks sweet words, |
| Theeraatha suvai naanallavaa…..nee thaedavaa | Am I not an endless sweetness... why don't you seek me? |
| Female | |
| Yaezhettu pengal unthan pakkam | Seven or eight women on your side, |
| Male :Pakkam | Male: Beside, |
| Female :Poonjittu polae vanthu nirkkum | Female: Standing like tender little birds, |
| Male :Nirkkum | Male: Standing, |
| Female :Paal vannamundu thaen kinnamundu | Female: There is a milky complexion, there are cups of honey, |
| Vera yaedhum illai sorkkam | There is no other heaven! |
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ஏழெட்டு பெண்கள் எந்தன் பக்கம்
குழு :
பக்கம்
ஈரெட்டு வயதினில் நிற்கும்
Seven or eight women on my side,
Chorus: Beside,
Male: Standing at sixteen years of age,
ஏழெட்டு பெண்கள் எந்தன் பக்கம்
குழு :
பக்கம்
ஈரெட்டு வயதினில் நிற்கும்
குழு :
நிற்கும்
மான் வண்ணமென்ன தேன் கிண்ணமென்ன
வேறே ஏது இங்கு சொர்க்கம்...
Seven or eight women on my side,
Chorus: Beside,
Male: Standing at sixteen years of age,
Chorus: Standing,
Male: With the complexion of a deer and cups of honey,
What else could heaven be here?
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ஹான் ஏழெட்டு பெண்கள் உந்தன் பக்கம்
பக்கம்
பூஞ்சிட்டு போலே வந்து நிற்கும்
Aha, seven or eight women on your side,
Male: Beside,
Female: Standing like tender little birds,
ஏழெட்டு பெண்கள் உந்தன் பக்கம்
பக்கம்
பூஞ்சிட்டு போலே வந்து நிற்கும்
நிற்கும்
பால் வண்ணமுண்டு தேன் கிண்ணமுண்டு
வேறு ஏதும் இல்லை சொர்க்கம்...
Seven or eight women on your side,
Male: Beside,
Female: Standing like tender little birds,
Male: Standing,
Female: There is a milky complexion, there are cups of honey,
There is no other heaven!
ஏழெட்டு பெண்கள் உந்தன் பக்கம்
Seven or eight women on your side,
நீரளந்த தாமரைப்பூ
நேரில் வந்து ஆடும்போது
நானளந்து பார்ப்பதற்கு
நேரம் என்னவோ......
குழு :
...........................
...........................
The lotus flower measured by the water's depth,
When it comes in person and sways,
To measure and look at with shyness,
What time is it now...
நீரளந்த தாமரைப்பூ
நேரில் வந்து ஆடும்போது
நானளந்து பார்ப்பதற்கு
இதழோரம் ஊறும் தேனும்
பாலும் தேவையல்லவோ
The lotus flower measured by the water's depth,
When it comes in person and sways,
To measure and look at with shyness,
The honey oozing at the edges of the lips,
And milk—aren't they necessary?
முத்து நவரத்தினத்தை பாரு
முன்னழகை பின்னழகை கூறு
குழு :
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பொன் வண்ண ஆடையிட்டு மூடி வைத்த அழகு
கைத்தொட்டு காதலிக்கும் காலம் இந்த இரவு
தேன் ஓடை தனில் நீராடவா நான் சொல்லவா
Look at the pearl and the nine precious gems,
Describe the beauty in front and the beauty behind,
Female: The beauty kept wrapped and hidden in golden attire,
This night is the time to clap hands and love,
Shall I bathe in the stream of honey, or shall I say it?
ஏழெட்டு பெண்கள் எந்தன் பக்கம்
குழு :
பக்கம்
ஈரெட்டு வயதினில் நிற்கும்
குழு :
நிற்கும்
மான் வண்ணமென்ன தேன் கிண்ணமென்ன
வேறே ஏது இங்கு சொர்க்கம்...
Seven or eight women on your side,
Chorus: Beside,
Male: Standing at sixteen years of age,
Chorus: Standing,
Male: With the complexion of a deer and cups of honey,
What else could heaven be here?
ஆசை என்ற ஓடை மீது
ஆடுகின்ற ஓடம் போல
பாவை எந்தன் கைகள் மீது
பள்ளிக் கொண்டதோ
குழு :
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Upon the stream named desire,
Like a boat gently floating and rocking,
Upon my arms, the maiden...
...has fallen asleep,
ஆசை என்ற ஓடை மீது
ஆடுகின்ற ஓடம் போல
பாவை எந்தன் கைகள் மீது
பள்ளிக் கொண்டதோ
பனிப் பார்வை பாடும்
பாடல் நூறும் பருவம் சொன்னதோ..
Upon the stream named desire,
Like a boat gently floating and rocking,
Upon my arms, the maiden...
...has fallen asleep,
Her dewy gaze sings,
Has youth proclaimed a song...
மல்லிகையில் மெல்லியது மேனி
மஞ்சள் முகம் மின்னுகின்ற ராணி
குழு :
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A body softer than a jasmine bloom,
A queen with a glowing turmeric-tinted face,
சந்திக்க ஏங்குகின்ற காதல் நெஞ்சம் உனது
தித்திக்க பேசுகின்ற தோகை வண்ணம் எனது
சந்திக்க ஏங்குகின்ற காதல் நெஞ்சம் உனது
தித்திக்க பேசுகின்ற தோகை வண்ணம் எனது
தீராத சுவை நானல்லவா......நீ தேடவா...
Your loving heart longs to meet,
My peacock-like beauty speaks sweet words,
Your loving heart longs to meet,
My peacock-like beauty speaks sweet words,
Am I not an endless sweetness... why don't you seek me?
ஏழெட்டு பெண்கள் எந்தன் பக்கம்
குழு :
பக்கம்
ஈரெட்டு வயதினில் நிற்கும்
குழு :
நிற்கும்
மான் வண்ணமென்ன தேன் கிண்ணமென்ன
வேறே ஏது இங்கு சொர்க்கம்...
Seven or eight women on your side,
Male: Beside,
Female: Standing like tender little birds,
Male: Standing,
Female: There is a milky complexion, there are cups of honey,
There is no other heaven!
ஏழெட்டு பெண்கள் உந்தன் பக்கம்
பக்கம்
பூஞ்சிட்டு போலே வந்து நிற்கும்
நிற்கும்
பால் வண்ணமுண்டு தேன் கிண்ணமுண்டு
வேறு ஏதும் இல்லை சொர்க்கம்...
……………..
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Yaezhettu pengal enthan pakkam
Seven or eight women on my side,
Chorus :Pakkam
Chorus: Beside,
Male :Eerettu vayathinil nirkkum
Male: Standing at sixteen years of age,
Yaezhettu pengal enthan pakkam
Seven or eight women on my side,
Chorus :Pakkam
Chorus: Beside,
Male :Eerettu vayathinil nirkkum
Male: Standing at sixteen years of age,
Chorus :Nirkkum
Chorus: Standing,
Male :Maan vannamenna thaen kinnamenna
Male: With the complexion of a deer and cups of honey,
Verae yaedhu ingu sorkkam
What else could heaven be here?
……………..
Haan yaezhettu pengal enthan pakkam
Aha, seven or eight women on your side,
Male :Pakkam
Male: Beside,
Female :Poonjittu polae vanthu nirkkum
Female: Standing like tender little birds,
Yaezhettu pengal unthan pakkam
Seven or eight women on your side,
Male :Pakkam
Male: Beside,
Female :Poonjittu polae vanthu nirkkum
Female: Standing like tender little birds,
Male :Nirkkum
Male: Standing,
Female :Paal vannamundu thaen kinnamundu
Female: There is a milky complexion, there are cups of honey,
Vera yaedhum illai sorkkam
There is no other heaven!
Yaezhettu pengal unthan pakkam
Seven or eight women on your side,
Neeralantha thamaraippoo
The lotus flower measured by the water's depth,
Neril vanthu aadumpothu
When it comes in person and sways,
Naanalanthu paarpatharkku
To measure and look at with shyness,
Neram ennavo…
What time is it now...
Chorus :………………
Female :……………..
Neeralantha thamaraippoo
The lotus flower measured by the water's depth,
Neril vanthu aadumpothu
When it comes in person and sways,
Naanalanthu paarpatharkku
To measure and look at with shyness,
Idhazhoram oorum thaenum
The honey oozing at the edges of the lips,
Paalum thevaiyallavo
And milk—aren't they necessary?
Muthu navaraththinaththai paaru
Look at the pearl and the nine precious gems,
Munnazhagai pinnazhagai kooru
Describe the beauty in front and the beauty behind,
Chorus :……………….
Female: The beauty kept wrapped and hidden in golden attire,
Female :Pon vanna aadaiyittu moodi vaththa azhagu
This night is the time to clap hands and love,
Kaithttu kadhalikkum kalam intha iravu
Shall I bathe in the stream of honey, or shall I say it?
Thaen odai thanil neeraadavaa naan sollavaa
Yaezhettu pengal unthan pakkam
Seven or eight women on your side,
Chorus :Pakkam
Chorus: Beside,
Male :Eerettu vayathinil nirkkum
Male: Standing at sixteen years of age,
Chorus :Nirkkum
Chorus: Standing,
Male :Maan vannamenna thaen kinnamenna
Male: With the complexion of a deer and cups of honey,
Verae yaedhu ingu sorkkam
What else could heaven be here?
Aasai endra odai meedhu
Upon the stream named desire,
Aadugindra odam pola
Like a boat gently floating and rocking,
Paavai enthan kaigal meedhu
Upon my arms, the maiden...
Palli kondatho
...has fallen asleep,
Chorus :……………..
Female :…………………
Aasai endra odai meedhu
Upon the stream named desire,
Aadugindra odam pola
Like a boat gently floating and rocking,
Paavai enthan kaigal meedhu
Upon my arms, the maiden...
Palli kondatho
...has fallen asleep,
Pani paarvai paadum
Her dewy gaze sings,
Paadal norum paruvam sonnatho…
Has youth proclaimed a song...
Malligaiyil melliyatu maeni
A body softer than a jasmine bloom,
Manjal mugam minnugindra rani
A queen with a glowing turmeric-tinted face,
Chorus :……………….
Santhikka yaengugindra kadhal nenjam unathu
Your loving heart longs to meet,
Thiththikka pesugindra thogai vannam enathu
My peacock-like beauty speaks sweet words,
Santhikka yaengugindra kadhal nenjam unathu
Your loving heart longs to meet,
Thiththikka pesugindra thogai vannam enathu
My peacock-like beauty speaks sweet words,
Theeraatha suvai naanallavaa…..nee thaedavaa
Am I not an endless sweetness... why don't you seek me?
Yaezhettu pengal unthan pakkam
Seven or eight women on your side,
Male :Pakkam
Male: Beside,
Female :Poonjittu polae vanthu nirkkum
Female: Standing like tender little birds,
Male :Nirkkum
Male: Standing,
Female :Paal vannamundu thaen kinnamundu
Female: There is a milky complexion, there are cups of honey,
Vera yaedhum illai sorkkam
There is no other heaven!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
"Yaezhettu Pengal" from the 1972 movie *Bathilukku Bathil* is a playful, romantic duet featuring male and female voices engaging in playful banter about youthful allure, charm, and blissful love. The male protagonist boasts about being surrounded by young maidens in their prime, describing their beauty with imagery of gentle deer, cups of honey, and sweet paradise. The female protagonist responds with witty confidence, likening herself and her companions to delicate birds, lotus blossoms dancing on water, and rich treats of milk and honey. As the song progresses, the lovers paint vivid pictures of romantic nights, comparing desire to a flowing stream and love to a boat drifting gently upon it. Rich in traditional Tamil poetic imagery—incorporating lotus blooms, jasmine softness, glowing turmeric skin, and peacock elegance—the song celebrates youth, passion, and harmonious romance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Aasai endra odai meedhu / Aadugindra odam pola”
Matching initial vowel sounds ('Aa' in Aasai and Aadugindra) creates rhythmic harmony in consecutive lines.
Simile (Upamai)
“Poonjittu polae vanthu nirkkum”
The young women are explicitly compared to tender little birds ('poonjittu') using the comparative marker 'polae' (like).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aasai endra odai meedhu”
Desire ('aasai') is directly identified as a flowing stream ('odai').
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Malligaiyil melliyatu maeni / Manjal mugam minnugindra rani”
Endings of lines sound rhymingly similar ('maeni' / 'rani'), enhancing the musicality.
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Trivia
The song features music composed by S. M. Subbaih Naidu, a pioneering figure in early South Indian cinema famous for integrating classical Indian ragas into cinematic melodies. With lyrics by Vaali, the track showcases the iconic playback duet pairing of T. M. Soundararajan (TMS) and P. Susheela.
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