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Lyrics & meaning

Idhu Paruvakala Kuyil

From Kasthuri Vijayam · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
V. Kumar
Details
Kasthuri Vijayam1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Idhu paruvakaala kuyil paravaithaanThis is a cuckoo bird of the youthful season.
EduththukkolTake it for yourself.
Unthan kanavukkaana nalla padhumaithaanThis is a fine doll crafted for your dreams.
AnaiththukkolEmbrace it.
Ragasiyam…..vegu sugam…..A secret... immense pleasure...
Female
Padham paarththu eduththu anaikkaTo carefully watch the opportunity and embrace,
Idam paarththu ponaala ennaWhat if I go looking for the right place?
Ennai kadaththu……vairam naan…..Abduct me... I am a diamond...
Female
Vaa…..Come...
Pannirendu paruvil pinniyiruppomWe shall remain entwined in twelve stages of youth.
Naam…..We...
Pallikondu pachchai muththu alli edupomReclining together, we shall scoop up fresh green pearls.
Female
Kadalilae nam padagugalOur boats are in the sea.
Karaiyilae sila kazhugugalThere are some eagles watching on the shore.
Female
Kaaval kadappom aavalai mudippomWe will bypass the guards and fulfill our passion.
Kaalam nam kaiyilaeTime is in our hands.
Female
Tharam paarththu madhippai uraiththuAssessing the quality and declaring its value,
Edai pottu paarththaal ennaWhat if you weigh and inspect it?
Ennai kadaththu vairam naan….Abduct me, I am a diamond...
Female
Vaa…..Come...
Chandranai vetti vaiththa panthal irukkuThere is a canopy carved out of the moon.
Thaen…..Honey...
Sindhugindra manthiraththil sindhai irukkuMy mind is immersed in the honey-spilling incantation.
Female
Vaa…..Come...
Chandranai vetti vaiththa panthal irukkuThere is a canopy carved out of the moon.
Thaen…..Honey...
Sindhugindra manthiraththil sindhai irukkuMy mind is immersed in the honey-spilling incantation.
Female
Pudhiyavai en kanavugalMy dreams are brand new.
Pudhu vagai en uravugalMy relationships are of a new kind.
Female
Neram surukkam naerattum nerukkamTime is short, let intimacy happen,
Konjum sevvaayilaeUpon these caressing red lips.
Female
Idam paarththu suvaiththu rasiththuFinding the right spot, tasting and enjoying,
Idhai paarththaal ennaWhat if you behold and savor this?
Ennai kadaththu vairam naan…..Abduct me, I am a diamond...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual and romantic song features a woman beckoning her lover with seductive metaphors. She describes herself as a precious diamond waiting to be stolen, a youthful cuckoo bird, and a doll tailored for his dreams. She urges him to ignore any obstacles or watchful eyes ('eagles on the shore') and indulge in secret pleasures while time is still on their side.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Ennai kadaththu……vairam naan…..

The speaker repeatedly compares herself to a precious diamond ('vairam naan') and a cuckoo bird ('paruvakaala kuyil') to symbolize her value and youthful beauty.

Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Kadalilae nam padagugal / Karaiyilae sila kazhugugal

The second consonant sound 'da' matches across consecutive lines ('Kadalilae' and 'Karaiyilae').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Neram surukkam naerattum nerukkam

Rhyming end-words 'surukkam' and 'nerukkam' create a fast-paced rhythmic feel reflecting urgency.

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Trivia

Written by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan, 'Kasthuri Vijayam' (1975) is a lesser-known Tamil feature film starring Muthuraman. Kannadasan's lyrics in the song employ alluring imagery centered around gems, pearls, and moonlit canopies.

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