Paalpoalae Padhinaaril (Girlfriend)
From Boys · 2003
- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Boys2003
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Indrae indrae indrae | Today, today, today |
| Venum…venum ..venum… | I want... I want... I want... |
| Indrae indrae indrae | Today, today, today |
| Male | |
| Paalpolae padhinaaril | At the milk-like pure age of sixteen |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venum | I want a girlfriend for myself |
| Indru pudhidhaaga | Freshly today |
| Avizhndha malar pola | Like an unfolded flower |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venum | I want a girlfriend for myself |
| Chorus | |
| Inaiya thalathil | On the internet world |
| Kanini kalathil | In the era of computers |
| Min anjal arattaigal adikkanumae | I want to chat via emails |
| Viyarvai vazhindhaal | If sweat trickles down |
| Mazhaiyil nanaindhaal | Or if drenched in the rain |
| Mugathai mugathaal thudaikkanumae | We should wipe face with face |
| Chorus | |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venumada | I need a girlfriend, my friend |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venumada | I need a girlfriend, my friend |
| Chorus | |
| Girlfriend dhaanae boys-in | A girlfriend is indeed the energy boost |
| Boost allavaaa… | For boys, isn't she? |
| Girlfriend illaa vaazhkkai | A life without a girlfriend |
| Waste allavaaa… | Is a total waste, isn't it? |
| Girlfriend venum venum | I want, I want a girlfriend |
| Male | |
| Paalpolae padhinaaril | At the milk-like pure age of sixteen |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venum | I want a girlfriend for myself |
| Indru pudhidhaaga | Freshly today |
| Avizhndha malar pola | Like an unfolded flower |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venum | I want a girlfriend for myself |
| Male | |
| Friends-oda kavidhaigal vaangi | Borrowing poems from friends |
| Ennoda kavidhai-nu solli | And claiming them as my own poetry |
| Idhayathil idamondru pidikkathaan | Just to win a place in her heart |
| Male | |
| Odaadha cinema-kku odi | Running to a flop movie |
| Sariyaana corner seat thedi | Searching for the exact corner seat |
| Buble gum-ai | To exchange bubble gum |
| Idhazh maatri kollathaan | Lips to lips |
| Male | |
| Cell phone bill yera | To make the cell phone bill skyrocket |
| Joke-aal dhinam kadikka | To tease daily with jokes |
| Sms anuppa | To send SMS messages |
| Thevai girlfriend dhaan | A girlfriend is needed |
| Chorus | |
| Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo | Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo |
| Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo | Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo |
| Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo | Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo |
| Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo | Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo |
| Woah woah hu …woah ….hooo | Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo |
| Woah woah hu …woah ….hooo | Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo |
| Woah..hoo..hoaa… | Woah..hoo..hoaa... |
| Male | |
| Kaalaara nadai poda | To take a leisurely walk |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venum | I want a girlfriend for myself |
| Kaalam theriyaamal | Without noticing time passing |
| Kadalai naan poda | To chat and flirt endlessly |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venum | I want a girlfriend for myself |
| Male | |
| Nilavin nagalaai | Like a duplicate of the moon |
| Araikkul mazhaiyaai | Like rain indoors inside a room |
| Elumichai manamaai irukkanumae… | She should be refreshing like a lemon scent |
| Male | |
| Innoru nizhalaai | Like another shadow of mine |
| Iraval uyiraai | Like a borrowed soul |
| Irubadhu viralaai irukkanumae | She should feel as intimate as twenty fingers joined together |
| Chorus | |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venumada | I need a girlfriend, my friend |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venumada | I need a girlfriend, my friend |
| Chorus | |
| Ga ga ..girlfriend dhaanae boys-in | A girlfriend is indeed the energy boost |
| Boost allavaaa… | For boys, isn't she? |
| Girlfriend illaa vaazhkkai | A life without a girlfriend |
| Waste allavaaa… | Is a total waste, isn't it? |
| Girlfriend venum venum | I want, I want a girlfriend |
| Venum ..venum… | I want... I want... |
| Male | |
| Bike yeri oor sutra sella | To go roaming around town on a bike |
| Aa.. oo.. nna treat ondru vaikka | To throw a treat at the slightest occasion |
| Munukunna greeting card kodukkathaan | To give a greeting card for every little excuse |
| Male | |
| Hach… endraal kerchief neetta | To offer a handkerchief when she sneezes 'Hach' |
| Ich.. endraal idakkannam kaatta | To offer the left cheek when she gives a kiss 'Ich' |
| Nach… endraal thalai meedhu kottathaan | To tap gently on her head if she playful snaps 'Nach' |
| Male | |
| Paarthaal bulb eriya | A girl who makes a light bulb glow in my heart when seen |
| Barbie doll pola | Like a Barbie doll |
| Pony tail-odu | With a cute ponytail |
| Thevai girlfriend dhaan | A girlfriend is needed |
| Chorus | |
| Ga ga girlfriend dhaanae boys-in | A girlfriend is indeed the energy boost |
| Boost allavaaa… | For boys, isn't she? |
| Girlfriend illaa vaazhkkai | A life without a girlfriend |
| Waste allavaaa… | Is a total waste, isn't it? |
| Chorus | |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venumada | I need a girlfriend, my friend |
| Enakkoru girlfriend venumada | I need a girlfriend, my friend |
| Chorus | |
| Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo | Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo |
| Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo | Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo |
| Woah woah hu …woah ….hooo | Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo |
| Woah woah hu …woah ….hooo | Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo |
| Woah..hoo..hoaa… | Woah..hoo..hoaa... |
இன்றே இன்றே
இன்றே வேணும் வேணும்
வேணும் இன்றே இன்றே
இன்றே
Today, today, today
I want... I want... I want...
Today, today, today
பால்போலே பதினாறில்
எனக்கொரு கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட்
வேணும் இன்று புதிதாக
அவிழ்ந்த மலர் போல
எனக்கொரு கேர்ள்
ஃபிரண்ட் வேணும்
At the milk-like pure age of sixteen
I want a girlfriend for myself
Freshly today
Like an unfolded flower
I want a girlfriend for myself
இணைய தளத்தில்
கணினி களத்தில் மின் அஞ்சல்
அரட்டைகள் அடிக்கணுமே
வியர்வை வழிந்தால் மழையில்
நனைந்தால் முகத்தை முகத்தால்
துடைக்கணுமே
On the internet world
In the era of computers
I want to chat via emails
If sweat trickles down
Or if drenched in the rain
We should wipe face with face
எனக்கொரு கேர்ள்
ஃபிரண்ட் வேணுமடா
எனக்கொரு கேர்ள்
ஃபிரண்ட் வேணுமடா
I need a girlfriend, my friend
I need a girlfriend, my friend
கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட் தானே
பாய்ஸின் பூஸ்ட் அல்லவா
கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட் இல்லா
வாழ்க்கை வேஸ்ட் அல்லவா
கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட் வேணும்
வேணும்
A girlfriend is indeed the energy boost
For boys, isn't she?
A life without a girlfriend
Is a total waste, isn't it?
I want, I want a girlfriend
பால்போலே பதினாறில்
எனக்கொரு கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட்
வேணும் இன்று புதிதாக
அவிழ்ந்த மலர் போல
எனக்கொரு கேர்ள்
ஃபிரண்ட் வேணும்
At the milk-like pure age of sixteen
I want a girlfriend for myself
Freshly today
Like an unfolded flower
I want a girlfriend for myself
ஃபிரண்ட்ஸோட
கவிதைகள் வாங்கி
என்னோட கவிதைன்னு
சொல்லி இதயத்தில்
இடமொன்று பிடிக்கத்தான்
Borrowing poems from friends
And claiming them as my own poetry
Just to win a place in her heart
ஓடாத சினிமாக்கு
ஓடி சரியான கார்னர் சீட்
தேடி பபுள் கம்மை இதழ்
மாற்றி கொள்ளத்தான்
Running to a flop movie
Searching for the exact corner seat
To exchange bubble gum
Lips to lips
செல் போன் பில்
ஏற ஜோக்கால் தினம்
கடிக்க எஸ்.எம்.எஸ்
அனுப்ப தேவை கேர்ள்
ஃபிரண்ட் தான்
To make the cell phone bill skyrocket
To tease daily with jokes
To send SMS messages
A girlfriend is needed
..................................
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo
Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo
Woah..hoo..hoaa...
காலார நடை போட
எனக்கொரு கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட்
வேணும் காலம் தெரியாமல்
கடலை நான் போட எனக்கொரு
கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட் வேணும்
To take a leisurely walk
I want a girlfriend for myself
Without noticing time passing
To chat and flirt endlessly
I want a girlfriend for myself
நிலவின் நகலாய்
அறைக்குள் மழையாய்
எலுமிச்சை மணமாய்
இருக்கணுமே
Like a duplicate of the moon
Like rain indoors inside a room
She should be refreshing like a lemon scent
இன்னொரு நிழலாய்
இரவல் உயிராய் இருபது
விரலாய் இருக்கணுமே
Like another shadow of mine
Like a borrowed soul
She should feel as intimate as twenty fingers joined together
எனக்கொரு கேர்ள்
ஃபிரண்ட் வேணுமடா
எனக்கொரு கேர்ள்
ஃபிரண்ட் வேணுமடா
I need a girlfriend, my friend
I need a girlfriend, my friend
க க கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட் தானே
பாய்ஸின் பூஸ்ட் அல்லவா
கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட் இல்லா
வாழ்க்கை வேஸ்ட் அல்லவா
கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட் வேணும்
வேணும் வேணும் வேணும்
A girlfriend is indeed the energy boost
For boys, isn't she?
A life without a girlfriend
Is a total waste, isn't it?
I want, I want a girlfriend
I want... I want...
பைக் ஏறி ஊர் சுற்ற
செல்ல ஆ ஊன்னா ட்ரீட்
ஒன்று வைக்க முனுக்குன்னா
க்ரீட்டிங் கார்ட் கொடுக்கத்தான்
To go roaming around town on a bike
To throw a treat at the slightest occasion
To give a greeting card for every little excuse
ஹச் என்றால் கர்சீப்
நீட்ட இச் என்றால் இடக்கன்னம்
காட்ட நச் என்றால் தலை மீது
கொட்டத்தான்
To offer a handkerchief when she sneezes 'Hach'
To offer the left cheek when she gives a kiss 'Ich'
To tap gently on her head if she playful snaps 'Nach'
பார்த்தால் பல்ப்
எறிய பார்பி டால் போல
போனி டேலோடு தேவை
கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட் தான்
A girl who makes a light bulb glow in my heart when seen
Like a Barbie doll
With a cute ponytail
A girlfriend is needed
க க கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட் தானே
பாய்ஸின் பூஸ்ட் அல்லவா
கேர்ள் ஃபிரண்ட் இல்லா
வாழ்க்கை வேஸ்ட் அல்லவா
A girlfriend is indeed the energy boost
For boys, isn't she?
A life without a girlfriend
Is a total waste, isn't it?
எனக்கொரு கேர்ள்
ஃபிரண்ட் வேணுமடா
எனக்கொரு கேர்ள்
ஃபிரண்ட் வேணுமடா
I need a girlfriend, my friend
I need a girlfriend, my friend
.............................
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo
Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo
Woah..hoo..hoaa...
Indrae indrae indrae
Today, today, today
Venum…venum ..venum…
I want... I want... I want...
Indrae indrae indrae
Today, today, today
Paalpolae padhinaaril
At the milk-like pure age of sixteen
Enakkoru girlfriend venum
I want a girlfriend for myself
Indru pudhidhaaga
Freshly today
Avizhndha malar pola
Like an unfolded flower
Enakkoru girlfriend venum
I want a girlfriend for myself
Inaiya thalathil
On the internet world
Kanini kalathil
In the era of computers
Min anjal arattaigal adikkanumae
I want to chat via emails
Viyarvai vazhindhaal
If sweat trickles down
Mazhaiyil nanaindhaal
Or if drenched in the rain
Mugathai mugathaal thudaikkanumae
We should wipe face with face
Enakkoru girlfriend venumada
I need a girlfriend, my friend
Enakkoru girlfriend venumada
I need a girlfriend, my friend
Girlfriend dhaanae boys-in
A girlfriend is indeed the energy boost
Boost allavaaa…
For boys, isn't she?
Girlfriend illaa vaazhkkai
A life without a girlfriend
Waste allavaaa…
Is a total waste, isn't it?
Girlfriend venum venum
I want, I want a girlfriend
Paalpolae padhinaaril
At the milk-like pure age of sixteen
Enakkoru girlfriend venum
I want a girlfriend for myself
Indru pudhidhaaga
Freshly today
Avizhndha malar pola
Like an unfolded flower
Enakkoru girlfriend venum
I want a girlfriend for myself
Friends-oda kavidhaigal vaangi
Borrowing poems from friends
Ennoda kavidhai-nu solli
And claiming them as my own poetry
Idhayathil idamondru pidikkathaan
Just to win a place in her heart
Odaadha cinema-kku odi
Running to a flop movie
Sariyaana corner seat thedi
Searching for the exact corner seat
Buble gum-ai
To exchange bubble gum
Idhazh maatri kollathaan
Lips to lips
Cell phone bill yera
To make the cell phone bill skyrocket
Joke-aal dhinam kadikka
To tease daily with jokes
Sms anuppa
To send SMS messages
Thevai girlfriend dhaan
A girlfriend is needed
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu …woah ….hooo
Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo
Woah woah hu …woah ….hooo
Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo
Woah..hoo..hoaa…
Woah..hoo..hoaa...
Kaalaara nadai poda
To take a leisurely walk
Enakkoru girlfriend venum
I want a girlfriend for myself
Kaalam theriyaamal
Without noticing time passing
Kadalai naan poda
To chat and flirt endlessly
Enakkoru girlfriend venum
I want a girlfriend for myself
Nilavin nagalaai
Like a duplicate of the moon
Araikkul mazhaiyaai
Like rain indoors inside a room
Elumichai manamaai irukkanumae…
She should be refreshing like a lemon scent
Innoru nizhalaai
Like another shadow of mine
Iraval uyiraai
Like a borrowed soul
Irubadhu viralaai irukkanumae
She should feel as intimate as twenty fingers joined together
Enakkoru girlfriend venumada
I need a girlfriend, my friend
Enakkoru girlfriend venumada
I need a girlfriend, my friend
Ga ga ..girlfriend dhaanae boys-in
A girlfriend is indeed the energy boost
Boost allavaaa…
For boys, isn't she?
Girlfriend illaa vaazhkkai
A life without a girlfriend
Waste allavaaa…
Is a total waste, isn't it?
Girlfriend venum venum
I want, I want a girlfriend
Venum ..venum…
I want... I want...
Bike yeri oor sutra sella
To go roaming around town on a bike
Aa.. oo.. nna treat ondru vaikka
To throw a treat at the slightest occasion
Munukunna greeting card kodukkathaan
To give a greeting card for every little excuse
Hach… endraal kerchief neetta
To offer a handkerchief when she sneezes 'Hach'
Ich.. endraal idakkannam kaatta
To offer the left cheek when she gives a kiss 'Ich'
Nach… endraal thalai meedhu kottathaan
To tap gently on her head if she playful snaps 'Nach'
Paarthaal bulb eriya
A girl who makes a light bulb glow in my heart when seen
Barbie doll pola
Like a Barbie doll
Pony tail-odu
With a cute ponytail
Thevai girlfriend dhaan
A girlfriend is needed
Ga ga girlfriend dhaanae boys-in
A girlfriend is indeed the energy boost
Boost allavaaa…
For boys, isn't she?
Girlfriend illaa vaazhkkai
A life without a girlfriend
Waste allavaaa…
Is a total waste, isn't it?
Enakkoru girlfriend venumada
I need a girlfriend, my friend
Enakkoru girlfriend venumada
I need a girlfriend, my friend
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu woah huuu..hooo
Woah woah hu …woah ….hooo
Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo
Woah woah hu …woah ….hooo
Woah woah hu ...woah ....hooo
Woah..hoo..hoaa…
Woah..hoo..hoaa...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Girlfriend' is a youth anthem expressing the youthful desire, romance, and excitement of teenage boys yearning for companionship. The protagonist describes the teenage age of sixteen as pure as milk and captures the quintessential teenage fantasies of the early 2000s, including internet chatting, SMS messaging, corner cinema seats, late-night phone calls, and bike rides.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Paalpolae padhinaaril”
Compares sixteen-year-old youth to pure milk ('Paalpolae') and the girl to a freshly bloomed flower ('Avizhndha malar pola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nilavin nagalaai”
Metaphorically describes the girlfriend as a duplicate copy of the moon ('Nilavin nagalaai') and an extended shadow/borrowed soul.
Onomatopoeia (Oli-kurippu)
“Hach… endraal kerchief neetta”
Uses sound words like 'Hach' for a sneeze, 'Ich' for a kiss sound, and 'Nach' for a light head tap.
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Inaiya thalathil / Kanini kalathil”
The second letter 'na' rhymes across adjacent lines ('Inaiya' and 'Kanini').
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by A.R. Rahman for Shankar's hit film 'Boys' (2003), 'Girlfriend' was a massive chartbuster that captured the turn-of-the-millennium tech boom in India, referencing early cyberculture phenomena like emails, SMS, corner theater seats, and mobile phone bills.
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