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Lyrics & meaning

Paar Muzhuthum Irul

From Raja Bakthi · 1960

Lyricist
Rajavelu
Singer
R. Balasaraswathy
Music director
G. Govindarajulu Naidu
Details
Raja Bakthi1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Paar muzhuthum irul parappumSpreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennaeOh woman who is like the dark night!
Paar muzhuthum irul parappumSpreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennaeOh woman who is like the dark night!
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaaiBecoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Aanadhuvum ennaeOh how wondrous it became!
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaaiBecoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Aanadhuvum ennaeOh how wondrous it became!
Paar muzhuthum irul parappumSpreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennaeOh woman who is like the dark night!
Female
Sengamala naayaganinOf the lord of the red lotus,
Sivandha idhazh thaemamudhaeOh sweet nectar of red lips!
Sengamala naayaganinOf the lord of the red lotus,
Sivandha idhazh thaemamudhaeOh sweet nectar of red lips!
Kadiya malar maeni undhanYour body is like a tender fragrant flower,
Vanna niramellaamFull of colorful hues!
Kadiya malar maeni undhanYour body is like a tender fragrant flower,
Vanna niramellaamFull of colorful hues!
Female
Kannmaniyae irul maniyaeOh apple of my eye, oh jewel of the dark,
Ilam kadhirin penmaniyeOh maiden of the tender morning rays!
Kannmaniyae irul maniyaeOh apple of my eye, oh jewel of the dark,
Ilam kadhirin penmaniyeOh maiden of the tender morning rays!
Un ennamellaam eedaeriAs all your desires are fulfilled,
Engum ezhil pongudhaeBeauty overflows everywhere!
Ennamellaam eedaeriAs all desires are fulfilled,
Engum ezhil pongudhaeBeauty overflows everywhere!
Female
Vaiyagamum vaanagamumBoth the earth and the heavens
Ponoliyaal minnudhaeShine with a golden light!
Mannu pugazh kavidhai ellaamAll poetry celebrated in this world
Un kaadhal pugazhalloIs indeed the praise of your love!
Female
Paar muzhuthum irul parappumSpreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennaeOh woman who is like the dark night!
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaaiBecoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Aanadhuvum ennaeOh how wondrous it became!
Paar muzhuthum irul parappumSpreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennaeOh woman who is like the dark night!
Female
Thaen kuralil paravai ellaamWith sweet voices, all birds
Thaenisai paadumSing sweet musical melodies!
Thaen kuralil paravai ellaamWith sweet voices, all birds
Thaenisai paadumSing sweet musical melodies!
Thaen nirai konduFilled with sweet nectar,
Malar kottam naattiym aadumThe flower garden dances in joy!
Thaen nirai konduFilled with sweet nectar,
Malar kottam naattiym aadumThe flower garden dances in joy!
Aaramudhae …aaramudhae en kaadhalOh divine nectar... oh divine nectar of my love,
Arul maniyae vaaraayooOh precious jewel of grace, won't you come?
Female
Paar muzhuthum irul parappumSpreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennaeOh woman who is like the dark night!
Nee kadhiravanin kannmaniyaaiBecoming the apple of the Sun's eye,
Aanadhuvum ennaeOh how wondrous it became!
Paar muzhuthum irul parappumSpreading darkness all over the world,
Kaarirulaam pennaeOh woman who is like the dark night!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poetic song from Raja Bakthi (1960) metaphorically compares the beloved maiden to the dark night that covers the world, while paradoxically being the cherished jewel of the morning sun. It celebrates her radiant charm, lotus-like lips, flower-soft body, and the harmony her love brings to both the earth and the heavens. As nature blossoms in joy—birds singing honeyed songs and flower gardens swaying in nectar—the speaker passionately calls upon his love to join him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kaarirulaam pennae

Compares the maiden directly to the dark night (Kaarirul) and the apple of the sun's eye.

Visual & Gustatory Imagery

Sengamala naayaganin Sivandha idhazh thaemamudhae

Evokes vivid pictures of red lotus lips combined with the taste of sweet nectar.

Rhyme & Alliteration (Edhugai / Monai)

Kannmaniyae irul maniyae Ilam kadhirin penmaniye

Use of harmonious sound structures like 'Kannmaniyae' and 'Ilam kadhirin'.

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Trivia

Raja Bakthi (1960) was a historical drama film featuring Sivaji Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala, and P. Bhanumathi. The soundtrack was composed by G. Govindarajulu Naidu, and this song stands out for its classical Tamil literary imagery juxtaposing night and dawn motifs.

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