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Lyrics & meaning

Kannodu Paarkkum

From Marupiravi · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
T. R. Pappa
Details
Marupiravi1973

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mmmmmm….mmm….mm…..Mmmmmm….mmm….mm…..
Laalaalalaa laalaalalaa laallalalalalaaLaalaalalaa laalaalalaa laallalalalalaa
Female
Kannodu paarkkum mogamThe desire born from beholding through the eyes
Kaiyodu saernthaal theerumWill be fulfilled when held in your hands
Kannodu paarkkum mogamThe desire born from beholding through the eyes
Kaiyodu saernthaal theerumWill be fulfilled when held in your hands
Arugae varuga kannaa….aaa…..Come close to me, my beloved Krishna...
Female
Kannodu paarkkum mogamThe desire born from beholding through the eyes
Kaiyodu saernthaal theerumWill be fulfilled when held in your hands
Arugae varuga kannaa….aaa…..Come close to me, my beloved Krishna...
Female
Poochchendu vanthaadumpothuWhen a bouquet of flowers sways gently
Sugam pon vandu modhaamal yaedhuHow can pleasure exist without a golden beetle brushing against it?
Poochchendu vanthaadumpothuWhen a bouquet of flowers sways gently
Sugam pon vandu modhaamal yaedhuHow can pleasure exist without a golden beetle brushing against it?
Adhil thaenenbathu dhinam nee unbathuThe honey within it is for you to consume every day
Oru theeraatha anantham naan kaanbathu kannaa….aah…haaI experience an endless bliss, my beloved...
Female
Thazhuvungal orumurai kanal parakkaEmbrace me once so that sparks of passion fly
Nettri thadavungal adhiloru sugam pirakkaCaress my forehead so a sweet sensation is born
Thazhuvungal orumurai kanal parakkaEmbrace me once so that sparks of passion fly
Nettri thadavungal adhiloru sugam pirakkaCaress my forehead so a sweet sensation is born
Pesungal aayiram mozhi pirakkaSpeak to me, letting a thousand languages blossom
Intha pennukku endrendrum ninavirukka kannaa….aaa…..So that this woman remembers it forever, my beloved...
Female
Kannodu paarkkum mogamThe desire born from beholding through the eyes
Kaiyodu saernthaal theerumWill be fulfilled when held in your hands
Female
Nadhiyinil odangal mithappathennaWhy do boats float upon the river?
Angu nanalum thendralum kalappathaennaWhy do the reeds and the gentle breeze blend together there?
Manithargal uravinil adhisayamaaIs intimacy a wonder in human relationships?
Manithargal uravinil adhisayamaaIs intimacy a wonder in human relationships?
Sontha manaividam innum ragasiyamWhy is there still secrecy with your own wife?
Kannaa….aahh….aa….My beloved Krishna...
Female
Kannodu paarkkum mogamThe desire born from beholding through the eyes
Kaiyodu saernthaal theerumWill be fulfilled when held in your hands
Arugae varuga kannaa….aaa…..Come close to me, my beloved Krishna...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Kannodu Paarkkum Mogam from the 1973 Tamil film Marupiravi is a deeply intimate romantic song composed by T. R. Pappa, written by Kannadasan, and sung by P. Susheela. The song captures a wife's intense longing for closeness and passion with her husband, expressing that the desire kindled by mere glances can only find true fulfillment in physical and emotional embrace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaal / Alliteration

Kannodu paarkkum mogam / Kaiyodu saernthaal theerum

Matching initial sounds in consecutive lines like Kannodu and Kaiyodu creating a rhythmic flow.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Poochchendu vanthaadumpothu / Sugam pon vandu modhaamal yaedhu

Metaphorically comparing the woman to a swaying flower bouquet (Poochchendu) and the lover to a golden beetle (pon vandu).

Imagery

Thazhuvungal orumurai kanal parakka / Nettri thadavungal adhiloru sugam pirakka

Evocative sensory and tactile imagery describing sparks flying upon embrace and forehead caresses.

Nature Metaphor

Nadhiyinil odangal mithappathenna / Angu nanalum thendralum kalappathaenna

Using natural phenomena like boats on a river and wind mingling with reeds to illustrate natural human intimacy.

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Trivia

Marupiravi (1973) is a psychological film exploring themes of marital dynamics and intimacy starring Muthuraman and Manjula. Kannodu Paarkkum Mogam remains one of P. Susheela's most celebrated romantic solos, praised for conveying sensuality with subtle grace.

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