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Lyrics & meaning

Kalloori Penne Nilladi

From Patham Pasali · 1970

Lyricist
Aalangudi Somu
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Patham Pasali
Movie release year
1970
Lyrics added on
29 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kalloori pennae nilladi
Kavanam edhilae solladi
Sella kannae paaradi ullathilae paaradi
Mella vandhu ennidathil kooradi kooradi hoi
Ellora silaiyai paarthathu undo
Idai illamal nee angu thavithathu undo
Polladha paarvaiyil nanainthathu undo
Udal thalladi thalladi nadanthathu undo
Kalloori pennae nilladi
Kavanam edhilae solladi
Sella kannae paaradi ullathilae paaradi
Mella vandhu ennidathil kooradi kooradi hoi
Kannadi maeniyil mayakkam enna
Kannora paarvaiyin vilakkam enna
Kannadi maeniyil mayakkam enna
Kannora paarvaiyin vilakkam enna
Sirithidum penmaikku azhaippillaiyoo
Sendhoora kannangal sivakalaiyoo
Kalloori pennae nilladi
Kavanam edhilae solladi
Sella kannae paaradi ullathilae paaradi
Mella vandhu ennidathil kooradi kooradi…
College girl, wait a moment!
Tell me, what is on your mind?
Look here, darling, look deep inside your heart!
Come softly to me and tell me, tell me, hey!
Have you ever seen the Ellora statues?
Have you ever felt restless like those slender-waisted figures?
Have you ever been drenched in a mischievous glance?
Has your body ever swayed as you walked?
College girl, wait a moment!
Tell me, what is on your mind?
Look here, darling, look deep inside your heart!
Come softly to me and tell me, tell me, hey!
What is this intoxicating charm in your glowing body?
What is the meaning behind that corner-of-the-eye glance?
What is this intoxicating charm in your glowing body?
What is the meaning behind that corner-of-the-eye glance?
Is there no invitation in your smiling womanhood?
Aren't your rosy cheeks blushing red?
College girl, wait a moment!
Tell me, what is on your mind?
Look here, darling, look deep inside your heart!
Come softly to me and tell me, tell me...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from Patham Pasali (1970) is a playful and breezy track addressing a young college girl who seems lost in romantic daydreams. The singer playfully teases her, asking where her mind is wandering and pointing out the subtle physical and emotional transformations brought on by love—such as a swaying gait, blushing cheeks, and longing glances.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Metaphor)

“Kannadi maeniyil mayakkam enna”

Comparing the smooth, gleaming physique of the maiden to a fine mirror ('Kannadi maeniyil').

Allusion

“Ellora silaiyai paarthathu undo”

Referencing the famous artistic heritage of the Ellora cave sculptures to praise classical feminine beauty.

Moonaal / Rhyme (Monai)

“Kannadi maeniyil mayakkam enna / Kannora paarvaiyin vilakkam enna”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Kannadi' and 'Kannora' to create rhythmic cadence.

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Trivia

Composed by V. Kumar and rendered by P. Susheela, 'Patham Pasali' starring Gemini Ganesan and Rajasthan Sri features lyrics by Aalangudi Somu, who was famed for blending traditional Tamil poetic metaphors with accessible 1970s film language.

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