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Lyrics & meaning

Kalyana Naal Parkka

From Parakkum Paavai · 1966

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Parakkum Paavai1966

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kalyaana naal paarkka sollalaamaaShall we ask to fix an auspicious wedding date?
Naam kaiyodu kai saerthu kollalaamaaShall we join hand in hand with each other?
Sellaadha idam nokki sellalaamaaShall we journey towards unexplored destinations?
Sindhaamal sidharaamal allalaamaaShall we gather happiness without spilling or scattering any?
Male
Kalyaana naal paarkka sollalaamaaShall we ask to fix an auspicious wedding date?
Naam kaiyodu kai saerthu kollalaamaaShall we join hand in hand with each other?
Female
{Vanna mani mandabathil{In a colorful gem-studded pavilion,
Thulli vizhuvomaaShall we leap and enter joyfully?
Mandhirathil kan mayangiMesmerized by sacred chants,
Thulli vizhuvomaa} (2)Shall we leap and enter joyfully?} (2)
Sonnavargal sonna padiAs per the advice given by elders,
Alli varuvomaaShall we gather all blessings and return?
Thottu varum thendralukkuTo the touching gentle breeze,
Thoodhu viduvomaaShall we send a message of love?
Female
Kalyaana naal paarkka sollalaamaaShall we ask to fix an auspicious wedding date?
Naam kaiyodu kai saerthu kollalaamaaShall we join hand in hand with each other?
Sellaadha idam nokki sellalaamaaShall we journey towards unexplored destinations?
Sindhaamal sidharaamal allalaamaaShall we gather happiness without spilling or scattering any?
Female
Kalyaana naal paarkka sollalaamaaShall we ask to fix an auspicious wedding date?
Naam kaiyodu kai saerthu kollalaamaaShall we join hand in hand with each other?
Male
{Kannaadi paartha padi{Looking into the mirror,
Kadhai padippomaaShall we read stories together?
Ponnaana vannangalilIn golden hues,
Padam varaivomaa} (2)Shall we paint beautiful pictures?} (2)
Nadandhadhai ninaitha padiReflecting on all that has happened,
RasithiruppomaaShall we endlessly cherish the memories?
Naalai innum adhigam endruKnowing that tomorrow brings even greater joy,
TherindhiruppomaaShall we stay enlightened together?
Male
Kalyaana naal paarkka sollalaamaaShall we ask to fix an auspicious wedding date?
Naam kaiyodu kai saerthu kollalaamaaShall we join hand in hand with each other?
Female
{Chandhiranai thaedi sendru{Searching for the moon,
KudiyiruppomaaShall we go and reside there?
Thamizhukku saedhi solliSending word to our Tamil language,
Azhaithu kolvomaa} (2)Shall we invite it along with us?} (2)
Male
Andhi pattu vaanathilaeIn the silken twilight sky,
Valam varuvomaaShall we orbit around together?
Angum oru raajaangamEven up there, a grand kingdom,
AmaithiruppomaaShall we establish for ourselves?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Kalyaana Naal Paarkka' from the movie 'Parakkum Paavai' (1966) is a romantic duet expressing the eager anticipation of lovers preparing for marriage. The protagonists dream about embarking on a journey together, fixing an auspicious wedding date, and stepping into a life filled with joy, harmony, and eternal love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Sellaadha idam nokki sellalaamaa / Sindhaamal sidharaamal allalaamaa

Rhyming of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines, such as 'Sellaadha' and 'Sindhaamal' ('ll' / 'ndh' rhyming patterns in Tamil prosody).

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

sollalaamaa / kollalaamaa / sellalaamaa / allalaamaa

Consistent end rhyming with the interrogative suffix '-laamaa' and '-vomaa' across stanza lines.

Metaphor & Imagery

Andhi pattu vaanathilae / Valam varuvomaa / Angum oru raajaangam / Amaithiruppomaa

Imaginative imagery of traveling to the moon and establishing a kingdom in the twilight sky to symbolize the transcendent high of love.

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Trivia

'Parakkum Paavai' (1966) is an MGR-starrer centered around a circus backdrop. Although listed as unknown in the prompt context, the music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, with iconic lyrics by Kannadasan.

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