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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Thethi Paarthaal

From Coimbatore Mappillai · 1996

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Hariharan, Mahalakshmi Iyer
Music director
Vidyasagar
Movie name
Coimbatore Mappillai
Movie release year
1996
Lyrics added on
4 Apr 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Oru thaethi paarththaal thendral vesum
Oru kelvi kettaa mullai pesum
Female :Uyir naadiyengum anal moottum
Unnai theenda theenda sugam kaattum
Mudhal mudhal thodum pothu
Madal vidum uyir kaadhal
Vaa vaa enthan vaazhvae
Oru thaethi paarththaal thendral vesum
Oru kelvi kettaa mullai pesum
Female :Uyir naadiyengum anal moottum
Unnai theenda theenda sugam kaattum
Paarvai meedhu unthan perazhagae
Manappaadam seiyyum intha poonguruvi
Male :Neril aadi varum thaen aruvi
Idhil neentha vendum intha aan kuruvi
Kodaiyilum idhazh kaaivathillai
Aasaiyin alaithaan oivathillai
Male :Kadhal kadhai endrum thottrathillai
Devanin vidhiyil maattram illai
Naal muzhukka unthan nypagamthaan
Edhirpaarththirukkum intha poo mugamthaan
Oru thaethi paarththaal thendral vesum
Oru kelvi kettaa mullai pesum
Female :Uyir naadiyengum anal moottum
Unnai theenda theenda sugam kaattum
………………….
Poda vendum oru poo vilangai
Isai paada vendum unthan kaal salangai
Female :Yaettra vendum chinna poo thiriyai
Adil paarkka vendum mudhal raththiriyai
Thaamaraiyae siru vaanpiraiyae
Maarbinil vazhiyum thaen mazhaiyae
Female :Kadhalaenae isai paadakanae
Geedhangal pozhiyum paavalanae
Nee illaiyael ingu naan illaiyae
Kulir neer illaiyae thullum meen illaiyae
Oru thaethi paarththaal thendral vesum
Oru kelvi kettaa mullai pesum
Female :Uyir naadiyengum anal moottum
Unnai theenda theenda sugam kaattum
Mudhal mudhal thodum pothu
Madal vidum uyir kaadhal
Vaa vaa enthan vaazhvae
Oru thaethi paarththaal thendral vesum
Oru kelvi kettaa mullai pesum
Female :Uyir naadiyengum anal moottum
Unnai theenda theenda sugam kaattum
...
If you look at a date, a gentle breeze will blow.
If you ask a question, the jasmine will speak.
Female: It kindles a fire through every pulse of my life.
The more I touch you, the more bliss it reveals.
When touching for the very first time,
living love sends out a love letter.
Come, come, my life!
If you look at a date, a gentle breeze will blow.
If you ask a question, the jasmine will speak.
Female: It kindles a fire through every pulse of my life.
The more I touch you, the more bliss it reveals.
Your supreme beauty rests upon my gaze,
and this little songbird memorizes it.
Male: A stream of honey dancing before my eyes,
and this male bird wishes to swim in it.
Even in summer, my lips do not dry,
and the wave of desire never dies down.
Male: A story of love has never failed,
and there is no change in God's destiny.
All day long, I think only of you,
and this flower-like face eagerly awaits you.
If you look at a date, a gentle breeze will blow.
If you ask a question, the jasmine will speak.
Female: It kindles a fire through every pulse of my life.
The more I touch you, the more bliss it reveals.
...
We must place shackles of flowers,
and the anklets on your feet must sing music.
Female: A small flower wick must be lit,
and in its light, we must behold our wedding night.
O lotus! O little crescent moon!
O rain of honey overflowing upon the chest!
Female: O my lover! O singer of music!
O poet who showers melodious songs!
Without you, I do not exist here,
like no cool water, like no leaping fish.
If you look at a date, a gentle breeze will blow.
If you ask a question, the jasmine will speak.
Female: It kindles a fire through every pulse of my life.
The more I touch you, the more bliss it reveals.
When touching for the very first time,
living love sends out a love letter.
Come, come, my life!
If you look at a date, a gentle breeze will blow.
If you ask a question, the jasmine will speak.
Female: It kindles a fire through every pulse of my life.
The more I touch you, the more bliss it reveals.
Chorus
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Oru Thaethi Paarthaal' is a melodious romantic duet from the 1996 Tamil film 'Coimbatore Mappillai'. The song portrays two lovers expressing their intense affection, mutual fascination, and eagerly anticipating their upcoming union. Through rich poetic imagery involving breeze, flowers, honey, and streams, the lovers describe how their touch ignites passionate warmth and how indispensable they are to each other. The emotional progression of the song transitions from playful admiration and romantic flirting to deep soul-binding affection. The track highlights the idea that true love is pre-destined by divine will, culminating in a celebration of togetherness and lifelong commitment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Oru thaethi paarththaal thendral vesum / Oru kelvi kettaa mullai pesum”

The lines end with rhyming words 'vesum' and 'pesum', creating a lyrical rhythm.

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)

“Kulir neer illaiyael thullum meen illaiyae”

The lover compares their existence without the partner to a fish out of water, symbolizing absolute dependence and devotion.

Oxymoron / Metaphor

“Poda vendum oru poo vilangai”

'Poo vilangai' (flower shackle) combines the tender nature of a flower with the restraint of shackles to symbolize loving marital commitment.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Unnai theenda theenda sugam kaattum”

The repetition of 'theenda' emphasizes the continuous and overwhelming joy derived from the physical touch.

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Trivia

'Oru Thaethi Paarthaal' is one of the notable romantic tracks composed by Vidyasagar early in his career for actor Vijay. Sung by Hariharan and Mahalakshmi Iyer, the song features lyricist Vaali's classic poetic touches blending traditional literary Tamil imagery with romantic pop composition.

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