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Lyrics & meaning

Neram Thaan Aaguthu

From Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru · 1986

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hae… aehae hae…Hey… aehae hae…
Female
Neram thaan aagudhuTime is getting late
Vaa maamaa oorukkullaeCome, my beloved, into the village
Oorum thaan urangudhuThe entire village is asleep
Vaa maamaa yaarum illaCome, my beloved, there is no one around
Pudhu rosaa vaadudhungaThe fresh rose is wilting
Sudhi laesaa yaerudhungaThe pitch and mood are rising slightly
En poo vizhiyum moodavillaMy flower-like eyes have not closed
Raathiraiya kelungaAsk the night itself
Female
Neram thaan aagudhuTime is getting late
Vaa maamaa oorukkullaeCome, my beloved, into the village
Oorum thaan urangudhuThe entire village is asleep
Vaa maamaa yaarum illaCome, my beloved, there is no one around
Male
Hae… haehae…Hey… haehae…
Maala maathi naalum aachuDays have passed since we exchanged wedding garlands
Maaman manasum nogaadhaaDoes your heart not ache for me too, my uncle?
Sombu paalum aari pogumThe pot of warm milk will go cold
Echil panna koodaadhaaShould we not taste and enjoy it?
Maala maathi naalum aachuDays have passed since we exchanged wedding garlands
Maaman manasum nogaadhaaDoes your heart not ache for me too, my uncle?
Sombu paalum aari pogumThe pot of warm milk will go cold
Echil panna koodaadhaaShould we not taste and enjoy it?
Female
Padi thaandudhaiyaaCrossing the threshold
Manasu manasuMy heart, my heart
Unna thaedudhaiyaa kolusuMy anklets are searching for you
Manam yengudhaiyaa vayasu yelasuThe mind yearns while youth is tender
Ada om manasu perusu varavaaHey, your heart is large and generous, shall I come?
Male
Ada etti ninnaa nattamadiHey, standing at a distance is a total loss
Thottu pudi poongodiHold onto this flowering creeper
Female
Neram thaan aagudhuTime is getting late
Vaa maamaa oorukkullaeCome, my beloved, into the village
Chorus :Oorum thaan urangudhuThe entire village is asleep
Vaa maamaa yaarum illaCome, my beloved, there is no one around
Male
Mulla poova killa vandhaaWhen you come to pluck the jasmine flower
Thalli poga koodaadhuYou shouldn't step back or hesitate
Pandhi podum naeram ingaeWhen a feast is being served here
Pathiyangal aagaadhuFasting and dietary restrictions are not allowed
Mulla poova killa vandhaaWhen you come to pluck the jasmine flower
Thalli poga koodaadhuYou shouldn't step back or hesitate
Pandhi podum naeram ingaeWhen a feast is being served here
Pathiyangal aagaadhuFasting and dietary restrictions are not allowed
Female
Mazha kottudhungaIt is pouring rain
Veliyae veliyaeOutside, outside
Kili yengudhunga thaniyaeThis parrot is longing all alone
Pudhu sombil ulla kaniyae kaniyaeOh sweet fruit kept inside the fresh pot
Unna kooppidudhu thaniyae unna thaanIt is calling you alone, only you
Male
Ada akkam pakkam yaarum illaHey, there is nobody around nearby
Avasaram thaan aadhariIt is urgent, come support me
Female
Neram thaan aagudhuTime is getting late
Vaa maamaa oorukkullaeCome, my beloved, into the village
Oorum thaan urangudhuThe entire village is asleep
Vaa maamaa yaarum illaCome, my beloved, there is no one around
Pudhu rosaa vaadudhungaThe fresh rose is wilting
Sudhi laesaa yaerudhungaThe pitch and mood are rising slightly
En poo vizhiyum moodavillaMy flower-like eyes have not closed
Raathiraiya kelungaAsk the night itself
Chorus
Neram thaan aagudhuTime is getting late
Vaa maamaa oorukkullaeCome, my beloved, into the village
Oorum thaan urangudhuThe entire village is asleep
Vaa maamaa yaarum illaCome, my beloved, there is no one around

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a seductive nocturnal romantic track where the female protagonist beckons her lover (referred to affectionately as 'maamaa') into the quiet, sleeping village. She describes her impatience and longing as night progresses, using vivid metaphors of a wilting rose, cooling milk, and an unconsumed feast to convey her romantic anticipation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை)

En poo vizhiyum moodavilla

Compares the heroine's delicate eyes to flowers (poo vizhi) and herself to a tender flowering creeper (poongodi) and a parrot (kili).

Edhugai (Ethukai / Rhyming second letter)

Mulla poova killa vandhaa / Pandhi podum naeram ingae

Rhyming of the second consonant in consecutive lines (e.g., 'Padi' and 'Manasu' / 'Mulla' and 'Pandhi').

Monaï (Initial Alliteration)

Manam yengudhaiyaa vayasu yelasu

Matching starting sounds across words in the same line, creating rhythm.

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Trivia

Featured in the 1986 film 'Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru', the lyrics penned by Muthulingam utilize traditional Tamil folk-style imagery such as 'sombu paal' (pot of milk) and 'mulla poo' (jasmine) to convey intimate romantic longing.

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