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Lyrics & meaning

Naal Paarthu Vanthen

From Avan (1985 Film) · 1985

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. Janaki, Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Avan (1985 Film)1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naal paarththu vanthaen naanthaanae anbaeI came after picking an auspicious day, my love.
Naan vantha pinnae aanantham ingaeJoy has arrived here ever since I arrived.
En paarvai un maaedhuthaanMy gaze is set upon you.
Unnodu naanum vanthuI am coming along with you,
Ondraagum naeramindruToday is the time for us to become one.
Joo joo jooju ju….oo….[Vocalizing: Joo joo jooju ju...]
Male
Naal paarththu vanthaen naanthaanae anbaeI came after picking an auspicious day, my love.
Naan vantha pinnae aanantham ingaeJoy has arrived here ever since I arrived.
En paarvai un maaedhuthaanMy gaze is set upon you.
Unnodu naanum vanthuI am coming along with you,
Female :Tharath tharaththaaFemale: [Vocalizing: Tharath tharaththaa]
Male :Ondraagum naeramindruMale: Today is the time for us to become one.
Female :Tharath tharaththaaFemale: [Vocalizing: Tharath tharaththaa]
Male :Lallaalla laala laalaa….aa….Male: [Vocalizing: Lallaalla laala laalaa...]
Chorus
: ………………[Instrumental Interlude]
Female
Oorai vendru perai vaangum raasaaththiShe is the princess who wins over the town and earns fame.
Yaarum ennai vandrathillai yaemaaththiNo one has ever tricked or defeated me.
Aangal nenjai thoonga vaippaen thaalaattiI sing a lullaby to put the hearts of men to sleep.
Enthan kan jaadai pollaathathuThe gesture of my eyes is formidable and dangerous.
Male
Koondil indruvaadugindra ponmaanaeOh golden deer wilting inside the cage today,
Kondu poga naanum ingu vanthaenaeI have come here to take you away.
Endrum unthan sonthamPantham naanthaanaeI am forever your true family and bond.
Sinthum kanneerai naan maattruvaenI will transform the tears you shed into joy.
Female
Unnodu naanum vanthuI am coming along with you,
Male :Joo joo jooju ju….oo….Male: [Vocalizing: Joo joo jooju ju...]
Female :Ondraagum naeramindruFemale: Today is the time for us to become one.
Male :Lallaalla laala laalaa….Male: [Vocalizing: Lallaalla laala laalaa...]
Female :Joo joo jooju ju….oo….Female: [Vocalizing: Joo joo jooju ju...]
Male
Naal paarththu vanthaen naanthaanae anbaeI came after picking an auspicious day, my love.
Naan vantha pinnae aanantham ingaeJoy has arrived here ever since I arrived.
En paarvai un maaedhuthaanMy gaze is set upon you.
Unnodu naanum vanthuI am coming along with you,
Ondraagum naeramindruToday is the time for us to become one.
Joo joo jooju ju….aaa….aa….aa…[Vocalizing: Joo joo jooju ju...]
Female
Naeril vanthu neethugindra paalaaruA river of milk that flows directly towards us,
Neelam pooththa kangal rendum thenaaruHer blue-tinted eyes are twin streams of honey.
Aasai ponga alli kolla aalaaruWho is there to embrace when desire overflows?
Antha achchaaram vachchaal enna…Why not give that token of pledge?
Male
Kaaththu engal pakkam veesum ippothuThe wind blows in our favor right now.
Kuttram seitha koottam indru thappathuThe group of evil-doers will not escape today.
Innum ungal jambam ingu sellaathuYour false pride will work here no longer.
Nyaayam ennaalum thoongaathaiyaaJustice never sleeps, my friend.
Unnodu naanum vaanthuI am coming along with you,
Female :Tharath tharaththaaFemale: [Vocalizing: Tharath tharaththaa]
Male :Ondraagam naeramindruMale: Today is the time for us to become one.
Female :Lallaal laalaFemale: [Vocalizing: Lallaal laala]
Male :……………….Male: [Instrumental Interlude]
Female
Naal paarththu vanthaen naanthaanae anbaeI came after picking an auspicious day, my love.
Naan vantha pinnae aanatham ingaeJoy has arrived here ever since I arrived.
En paarvai un meedhuthaanMy gaze is set upon you.
Male :Unnodu naanum vanthuMale: I am coming along with you,
Female :Lallaal lallallaFemale: [Vocalizing: Lallaal lallalla]
Male :Ondraagam naeramindruMale: Today is the time for us to become one.
Female :Tharath tharaththaaFemale: [Vocalizing: Tharath tharaththaa]
Male :Lallaalla laala laalaa….aa….Male: [Vocalizing: Lallaalla laala laalaa...]

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a dynamic, romantic, and heroic duet featuring dual perspectives between lovers who promise togetherness and protection. The track portrays the male protagonist expressing his deep affection and determination to rescue his beloved from distress, metaphorically describing her as a golden deer trapped in a cage. Meanwhile, the female lead boasts her captivating charm and resilience.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Koondil indruvaadugindra ponmaanae

Compares the beloved suffering in distress to a golden deer trapped in a cage.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Neelam pooththa kangal rendum thenaaru

Compares her expressive blue eyes to two flowing streams of honey.

Initial Rhyme (Monai)

Naeril vanthu neethugindra paalaaru / Neelam pooththa kangal rendum thenaaru

Repetition of the initial letter 'N' across 'Naeril' and 'Neelam'.

Personification

Nyaayam ennaalum thoongaathaiyaa

Attributes human traits to 'justice' by asserting that it never sleeps.

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Trivia

Written by poet Vairamuthu, this song from the 1985 movie 'Avan' blends classic 1980s duet rhythms with evocative lyrical imagery centered on liberation and justice.

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