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Paai Viriththathu

From Thalaivan · 1970

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Movie name
Thalaivan
Movie release year
1970
Lyrics added on
8 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa…aa….aa….aa…aa…aa…aa.
{Paai virithadhu paruvam
Palli kondadhu ilamai
Kural koduthadhu saeval
Vizhithu kondana kangal} (2)
Nilavu magal nadai payilvadhenna
Endhan nenjanaiyil vandhu thuyilvadhenna
Aahahahaa… aa…
Nilavu magal nadai payilvadhenna
Endhan nenjanaiyil vandhu thuyilvadhenna
Idiyanaithu ennai pidippadhenna
Oru idaivaelai indri nadippadhenna
Idiyanaithu ennai pidippadhenna
Oru idaivaelai indri nadippadhenna
Valaikkaram irundhaal
Thunai karam vaendum
Valaikkaram irundhaal
Thunai karam vaendum
Thunai karam irundhaal…
Thoda cholla thondrum
Paai virithadhu paruvam
Palli kondadhu ilamai
Kural koduthadhu saeval
Vizhithu kondana kangal
Vazhi vazhiyaai vandha vazhakka padi
Indha vizhi vazhiyaai konjam vaa ippadi
Padi padiyaai solli kodutha padi
Kadhai padikka vandhaal indha paruva kodi
Mudhal mudhal padithaal
Mayakkathai kodukkum
Mudhal mudhal padithaal
Mayakkathai kodukkum
Padithadhai mudhithaal…
Pala naal inikkum
Paai virithadhu paruvam
Palli kondadhu ilamai
Kural koduthadhu saeval
Vizhithu kondana kangal
Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Youth has spread out the bed,
Young passion has laid down to rest,
The rooster called out,
And our eyes have opened wide.
Why does this moon-like girl walk softly,
And come to sleep upon my chest?
Aahahaha... ah...
Why does this moon-like girl walk softly,
And come to sleep upon my chest?
Why hold me close by the waist,
And play your part without a single pause?
Why hold me close by the waist,
And play your part without a single pause?
If bangled hands are there,
They need a companion's hand to hold.
If bangled hands are there,
They need a companion's hand to hold.
And once that companion's hand is near...
It makes you want to ask for a touch.
Youth has spread out the bed,
Young passion has laid down to rest,
The rooster called out,
And our eyes have opened wide.
Following age-old traditions,
Come closer to me through the pathway of my eyes.
Step by step, just as was taught,
This youthful girl has come to read love's story.
When you read it for the very first time,
It brings a dizzying thrill.
When you read it for the very first time,
It brings a dizzying thrill.
And once you finish reading it...
The sweetness lasts for many days.
Youth has spread out the bed,
Young passion has laid down to rest,
The rooster called out,
And our eyes have opened wide.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic duet from the film 'Thalaivan' (1970) poetically captures the intimate playfulness and waking affection between lovers. Set against the imagery of dawn breaking—symbolized by the rooster's crow and awakening eyes—the song explores the transition from rest to sweet romantic interaction.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

“Nilavu magal nadai payilvadhenna / Endhan nenjanaiyil vandhu thuyilvadhenna”

'Nilavu magal' (Moon-maiden) metaphors the heroine's radiance, while 'nenjanai' (chest-bed) represents physical closeness.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Paai virithadhu paruvam / Palli kondadhu ilamai”

Repetition of initial consonants like 'Pa' in 'Paai' and 'Palli' creates a rhythmic cadence.

Edupadi / Double Entendre & Metaphor

“Kadhai padikka vandhaal indha paruva kodi”

'Kadhai padikka' (reading a story) serves as an elegant literary metaphor for intimacy and courtship.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Mudhal mudhal padithaal”

Words like 'Mudhal mudhal' and 'Padi padiyaai' repeat consecutively to build poetic rhythm.

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Trivia

'Thalaivan' (1970) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Jayalalithaa. The music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu with lyrics penned by Vaali, sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. Vaali masterfully used literary allegories such as reading lessons to write romantic lines that maintained decorum while conveying intimacy.

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