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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Ilaiyavan Nee Puthiyaval

From Hotel Sorgam · 1975

Lyricist
Aalangudi Somu
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Hotel Sorgam1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Heiii…..yaa….Heiii.....yaa....
Female :Aa…..haan….Female : Aa.....haan....
Male
Naan…….ilaiyavan nee…..pudhiyavalI am a young man, you are a new woman
Naan…….ilaiyavan nee…..pudhiyavalI am a young man, you are a new woman
Pozhuthellam pazhagalamWe can spend time together all day long
Thirumpa thirumba thigattum varaiyilAgain and again until we are completely satiated
Koduththu vaangalaam vaa……Come, let's exchange love and affection...
Female
Naan….pudhiyaval nee…..ilaiyavanI am a new woman, you are a young man
Naan….pudhiyaval nee…..ilaiyavanI am a new woman, you are a young man
Pozhuthellam pazhagalamWe can spend time together all day long
Thirumpa thirumba thigattum varaiyilAgain and again until we are completely satiated
Koduththu vaangalaam vaa……Come, let's exchange love and affection...
Male
Payanam vanthathum……pudhiya paadhaiyilNow that the journey has begun on a new path
Female :Pazhagi kolavathum….pudhiya paaniyilFemale : Getting to know each other in a new fashion
Male :Payanam vanthathum……pudhiya paadhaiyilMale : Now that the journey has begun on a new path
Female :Pazhagi kolavathum….pudhiya paaniyilFemale : Getting to know each other in a new fashion
Male
Idamum pudhithu manamum pudhithuThe place is new, the heart is new
Thevai ennavoWhatever the desire may be
Female :Pogapoga purinthu kollumFemale : As time passes, she will understand
PaavaiyallavoIs she not a young maiden?
Male :Vetkama pakkam vaa….Male : Are you feeling shy? Come closer...
Female :Vegamaa mannavaa….Female : Quickly, my beloved king...
Female
Naan….pudhiyaval nee…..ilaiyavanI am a new woman, you are a young man
Male :Naan…….ilaiyavan nee…..pudhiyavalMale : I am a young man, you are a new woman
Female :PozhuthellamFemale : All day long
Male :PazhagalamMale : Let's spend time together
Female :Thirumpa thirumbaFemale : Again and again
Male :Thigattum varaiyilMale : Until we are satiated
Both :Koduththu vaangalaam vaa….Both : Come, let's exchange love...
Male
Mealaadaipol naan aadavaaShall I drape like an upper garment?
Female :Poo meaniyai nee moodavaaFemale : Will you cover my flower-like body?
Male :Mealaadaipol naan aadavaaMale : Shall I drape like an upper garment?
Female :Poo meaniyai nee moodavaaFemale : Will you cover my flower-like body?
Male
Pudhiya mottu idhazhai thottuTouching the lip of a fresh bud
Thaenedukkavaa….Shall I taste the sweet nectar?
Female :Manam mudiththa maru thinaththilFemale : On the day after our wedding
Naan kodukkavaa….Shall I give it to you?
Male
Pillai pol allavaaIsn't it like a small child?
Female :Allinaal thullavaaFemale : If embraced, will it leap in joy?
Male
Naan…….ilaiyavan nee…..pudhiyavalI am a young man, you are a new woman
Female :Naan….pudhiyaval nee…..ilaiyavanFemale : I am a new woman, you are a young man
Male :PozhuthellamMale : All day long
Female :PazhagalamFemale : Let's spend time together
Male :Thirumpa thirumbaMale : Again and again
Female :Thigattum varaiyilFemale : Until we are satiated
Both :Koduththu vaangalaam vaa……Both : Come, let's exchange love...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Naan Ilaiyavan Nee Pudhiyaval from Hotel Sorgam (1975) is a playful romantic duet between two young lovers celebrating the thrill of new love. The song portrays their playful interactions, mutual admiration, and excitement as they embark on a fresh journey together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Thirumpa thirumba thigattum varaiyil

The words 'Thirumpa thirumba' (again and again) are repeated consecutively to emphasize continuous affection.

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

Poo meaniyai nee moodavaa

Comparing the female form to a soft blossom ('Poo meani') and lips to a tender bud ('Pudhiya mottu idhazh').

Monnai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)

Payanam vanthathum……pudhiya paadhaiyil

Matching starting consonant sounds across adjacent phrases like 'Payanam' and 'Pudhiya'.

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Trivia

Hotel Sorgam (1975) features lyrics written by the acclaimed lyricist Aalangudi Somu, known for writing memorable Tamil film songs characterized by simple, evocative, and rhythmic Tamil phrasing.

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