- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Pattikaattu Ponnaiya
- Movie release year
- 1973
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Sept 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Iravugalai Paarthadhundu from Pattikaattu Ponnaiya (1973) is a sensual romantic duet depicting a heroine expressing her sleepless, lonely nights before experiencing love. She describes how she used to hug her pillow through restless nights under the moon, yearning for a love she had never known. The song transitions as her lover reassures her, promising passion and affection that turn her lonely nights into heavenly happiness. Through Kannadasan's evocative poetry and K. V. Mahadevan's memorable tune, the song explores themes of longing, romantic discovery, and tender intimacy, perfectly captured by the expressive vocals of S. Janaki and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis (Muran)
“Iravugalai paarthadhundu / Uravugalai paarthadhillai”
Contrasts having seen many solitary nights (paarthadhundu) with having never experienced true intimate relationships (paarthadhillai).
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Thudithaen thavithaen”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound creates a rhythmic sound pattern conveying physical agitation and yearning.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Nilavum sirikkum / Thendral midhakkum / Thalaiyanai irukkum”
Lines end with the rhyming suffix '-um' (sirikkum, midhakkum, irukkum), creating a melodic flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Sevvidhazh kinnam sindhidum”
Red lips are metaphorically described as a chalice or cup ('kinnam') overflowing with kisses.
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Trivia
Pattikaattu Ponnaiya (1973) is a notable Tamil film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by 'Thirai Isai Thilagam' K. V. Mahadevan. This song is widely remembered for S. Janaki's expressive hums and vocal variations alongside S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's smooth rendition.
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