- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- V. S. Narasimhan
- Movie name
- Pudhiavan
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jan 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Naano Kan Paarthen is a tender romantic song expressing the playful dynamic and deep awakening of love between two young people. The protagonist gazes into the maiden's eyes, while she shyly casts her eyes downward toward the earth. He admires her delicate physique, poetically comparing her form to a creeper bearing tender coconuts and praising the Creator for being generous with her beauty. As the song progresses, he reflects on how love has stolen his sleep and transformed his identity, leaving him to wonder if she experiences the same burning passion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Ilaneer kaaikkum kodi idhuvo”
The lyrics metaphorically compare a slender woman to a vine or creeper that impossibly bears tender coconuts.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Pesavaa pennae / Naal paarppom pinnae”
The lines end with matching rhyming suffixes like 'pennae' and 'pinnae'.
Contrast (Maranbu)
“Naano kan paarthen / Neeyo man paarthaai”
Juxtaposes the hero looking up/directly into her eyes (kan paarthen) with the heroine looking down at the earth (man paarthaai) out of shyness.
Rhetorical Question
“Uyirai chududhae / Idhu kaadhalthaanaa”
The protagonist questions his own feelings and transformation brought about by love.
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Trivia
This song from Pudhiavan (1984) features music composed by V. S. Narasimhan with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. It captures the traditional Tamil poetic trope of 'Naanam' (female modesty and bashfulness), where a woman refrains from direct eye contact with her suitor.
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