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Paakkurappo Paakkurappo

From Thamezharasan · 2020

Lyricist
ARP. Jayaraam
Singers
Isaignani Ilayaraja, Neeti Mohan
Music director
Isaignani Ilayaraja
Details
Thamezharasan2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Naa naa na naaNaa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Naa naa na naaNaa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Naa naa na naaNaa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Male
Paakkurappo paakkurappoWhen I look at you, when I look at you
Pachcha pulla polaLike an innocent young child
Maththapadi saettai ellaamAll the rest of the mischief
Manmadhanin velaIs the work of the God of Love (Manmadhan)
Chorus :Naa naa na naaChorus: Naa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Male
Paakkurappo paakkurappoWhen I look at you, when I look at you
Pachcha pulla polaLike an innocent young child
Maththapadi saettai ellaamAll the rest of the mischief
Manmadhanin velaIs the work of the God of Love (Manmadhan)
Chorus :Naa naa na naaChorus: Naa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Male
Dhaegamidhu theanaaIs this body sweet like honey?
Thaedi vandhadhaaDid it come seeking you?
Mohanangal alai modhaAs waves of alluring melodies strike
Moga dhaagam theeraadhoWill this thirst of desire not be quenched?
Chorus :Naa naa na naaChorus: Naa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Female
Paakkurappo paakkurappoWhen I look at you, when I look at you
Pachcha pulla polaLike an innocent young child
Maththapadi saettai ellaamAll the rest of the mischief
Manmadhanin velaIs the work of the God of Love (Manmadhan)
Chorus :Naa naa na naaChorus: Naa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Female
Dhaegamidhu theanaaIs this body sweet like honey?
Thaedi vandhadhaaDid it come seeking you?
Mohanangal alai modhaAs waves of alluring melodies strike
Moga dhaagam theeraadhoWill this thirst of desire not be quenched?
Chorus :Naa naa na naaChorus: Naa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Male
Oruvar podum aadaikkulUnder a single garment worn by one
Iruvar pogalaamThe two of us can go together
Iruvar podum jadhigalilIn the rhythmic beats set by two
Isaiyai thaedalaamWe can search for music
Female
Palli kaala kadhaigalaiStories from our school days
Madiyil pesalaamWe can discuss sitting on the lap
Vishamam seidha vishayangalThe mischievous things we did
Ninaithu magizhalaamWe can remember and cherish with joy
Male
Sella sandai podumbodhuWhen engaging in playful fights
Kaadhal koodudhaeLove multiplies and grows
Chinna chinna anbalippilIn tiny little gifts
Maiyal yerudhaeInfatuation increases
Female
Kolusai konjam sinunga vaithuMaking the anklet jingle softly
Nottam paarkiraaiYou cast watchful glances
Veppa moochil soodu yetriRaising heat with warm breath
Uruga vaikiraaiYou melt my heart completely
Male
Paakkurappo paakkurappoWhen I look at you, when I look at you
Pachcha pulla polaLike an innocent young child
Female :Maththapadi saettai ellamFemale: All the rest of the mischief
Manmadhanin velaIs the work of the God of Love (Manmadhan)
Chorus :Naa naa na naaChorus: Naa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Female
Malargalum kondaadidumIt is a season of union
Koodal kaalamaeThat even flowers celebrate
Pazhagugindra vaibavamThe festive tradition of getting closer
Kaadhal payanamaeIs the true journey of love
Male
Unarvugal ondraagidumThe sacred ritual of joy
Inba yaagamaeWhere emotions unite as one
Kalandha andha anubavamThat shared intimate experience
Kaama vedhamaeIs the scripture of love and passion
Female
Idhazhai thaandi pogumbodhuWhen passing beyond the lips
Aasai solluvenI shall express my desires
Inba raagam neeyum meettaAs you play a joyful melody
Veenai aaguvenI shall turn into a veena instrument
Male
Paadhi vizhigal moodum azhaguThe beauty of half-closed eyes
Moondru naal piraiIs like the three-day crescent moon
Paavai udalil pongi vazhiyumOverflowing across the maiden's body
Kaadhal naal mazhaiIs a four-day rain of love
Female
Paakkurappo paakkurappoWhen I look at you, when I look at you
Pachcha pulla polaLike an innocent young child
Maththapadi saettai ellaamAll the rest of the mischief
Manmadhanin velaIs the work of the God of Love (Manmadhan)
Chorus :Naa naa na naaChorus: Naa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Male
Dhaegamidhu theanaaIs this body sweet like honey?
Thaedi vandhadhaaDid it come seeking you?
Mohanangal alai modhaAs waves of alluring melodies strike
Moga dhaagam theeraadhoWill this thirst of desire not be quenched?
Chorus :Naa naa na naaChorus: Naa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Female
Paakkurappo paakkurappoWhen I look at you, when I look at you
Pachcha pulla polaLike an innocent young child
Maththapadi saettai ellaamAll the rest of the mischief
Manmadhanin velaIs the work of the God of Love (Manmadhan)
Chorus :Naa naa na naaChorus: Naa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa
Female
Dhaegamidhu theanaaIs this body sweet like honey?
Thaedi vandhadhaaDid it come seeking you?
Mohanangal alai modhaAs waves of alluring melodies strike
Moga dhaagam theeraadhoWill this thirst of desire not be quenched?
Chorus :Naa naa na naaChorus: Naa naa na naa
Naa na naa naa na naaNaa na naa naa na naa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is a romantic duet expressing playful affection, intimacy, and deep romantic longing between two lovers. The lyrics highlight the contrast between a partner's outward innocence—looking like a young child—and the passionate, mischievous romantic acts inspired by Manmadhan (the God of Love). Through vivid imagery of shared school memories, small gifts, warm breath, and sweet music, the lovers celebrate their togetherness and emotional union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Pachcha pulla pola

Compares the innocent appearance of the lover to a 'pachcha pulla' (innocent infant/child).

Uruvagaim (Metaphor)

Dhaegamidhu theanaa

Metaphorically compares the body to honey ('dhaegamidhu theanaa') and the woman's body playing music like a 'veenai'.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Iruvar podum jadhigalil / Isaiyai thaedalaam

The second consonant 'dh' rhymes across consecutive lines ('Iruvar' and 'Isaiyai').

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Trivia

Although credited to ARP. Jayaraam as lyricist, the music of Thamezharasan was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, marking one of his key action-drama musical scores starring Vijay Antony.

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