Paaramma Paaru Tokyo
From Raman Parasuraman · 1980
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Satyanarayanan
- Details
- Raman Parasuraman1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Paarammaa paaru tokyo | Look, my dear, look at Tokyo |
| Juliet pinne romeyo | Juliet followed by Romeo |
| Paarammaa paaru tokyo | Look, my dear, look at Tokyo |
| Juliet pinne romeyo | Juliet followed by Romeo |
| Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaa | Come singing, what other world is there of joy? |
| Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaa | Come search for what is located where |
| Female | |
| Paarammaa paaru tokyo | Look, my dear, look at Tokyo |
| Juliet pinne romeyo | Juliet followed by Romeo |
| Paarammaa paaru tokyo | Look, my dear, look at Tokyo |
| Juliet pinne romeyo | Juliet followed by Romeo |
| Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaa | Come singing, what other world is there of joy? |
| Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaa | Come search for what is located where |
| Male | |
| Jappan kavarnthizhukka | With Japan drawing us in captivatingly |
| Ponmaan kalanthirukka | With the golden deer blending in |
| Ilamai nadaththattum leelai | Let youth perform its playful acts |
| Female :Makkal ulaa varum | Female: As people stroll around |
| Sorkkam idho ena | Thinking this is heaven right here |
| Manathil thondridum velai | At a time when this feeling arises in the mind |
| Male | |
| Naanoru pakkam neeyoru pakkam | I on one side, you on the other side |
| Vendiya mattum paarpom | Let us explore as much as we desire |
| Female | |
| Paarammaa paaru tokyo | Look, my dear, look at Tokyo |
| Male :Juliet pinne romeyo | Male: Juliet followed by Romeo |
| Female :Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaa | Female: Come singing, what other world is there of joy? |
| Male :Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaa | Male: Come search for what is located where |
| Female | |
| Vannam nooraayiram ennam oraayiram | A hundred thousand colors, a thousand thoughts |
| Iruvar paarvaiyil undu | Exist in the eyes of both of us |
| Male :Kannil padaathathum kayil varaathathum | Male: Things unseen by eyes, untouched by hands |
| Kidaikka povathu indru | Are going to be attained today |
| Female | |
| Vannam nooraayiram ennam oraayiram | A hundred thousand colors, a thousand thoughts |
| Iruvar paarvaiyil undu | Exist in the eyes of both of us |
| Male :Kannil padaathathum kayil varaathathum | Male: Things unseen by eyes, untouched by hands |
| Kidaikka povathu indru | Are going to be attained today |
| Female | |
| Naadugal thorum odiya pothum | Even when running through various countries |
| Kadhalar paadhai ondru | The path of lovers remains one |
| Male | |
| Paarammaa paaru tokyo | Look, my dear, look at Tokyo |
| Female :Juliet pinne romeyo | Female: Juliet followed by Romeo |
| Male :Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaa | Male: Come singing, what other world is there of joy? |
| Female :Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaa | Female: Come search for what is located where |
| Male | |
| Kandaen ponnoviyam kadhal poongaaviyam | I saw a golden painting, a poetic garden of love |
| Kavingan aakkinaal ennai | She transformed me into a poet |
| Female :Sontham kollaathathi pantham illaathathi | Female: Having established a bond, possessing a deep connection |
| Marakka mudiyumaa unnai | Can I ever forget you? |
| Male | |
| Kandaen ponnoviyam kadhal poongaaviyam | I saw a golden painting, a poetic garden of love |
| Kavingan aakkinaal ennai | She transformed me into a poet |
| Female :Sontham kollaathathi pantham illaathathi | Female: Having established a bond, possessing a deep connection |
| Marakka mudiyumaa unnai | Can I ever forget you? |
| Male | |
| Aasaigal theera aavalgal meera | As desires get fulfilled, as longings overflow |
| Alli eduththen ponnai | I embraced my golden one |
| Female | |
| Paarammaa paaru tokyo | Look, my dear, look at Tokyo |
| Male :Juliet pinne romeyo | Male: Juliet followed by Romeo |
| Female :Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaa | Female: Come singing, what other world is there of joy? |
| Male :Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaa | Male: Come search for what is located where |
பாரம்மா பாரு டோக்கியோ
ஜூலியட் பின்னே ரோமியோ
பாரம்மா பாரு டோக்கியோ
ஜூலியட் பின்னே ரோமியோ
ஆனந்த லோகம் வேறெதுவாகும் பாடிவா
என்னென்ன எங்கே உள்ளது என்று தேடிவா
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet followed by Romeo
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet followed by Romeo
Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Come search for what is located where
பாரம்மா பாரு டோக்கியோ
ஜூலியட் பின்னே ரோமியோ
பாரம்மா பாரு டோக்கியோ
ஜூலியட் பின்னே ரோமியோ
ஆனந்த லோகம் வேறெதுவாகும் பாடிவா
என்னென்ன எங்கே உள்ளது என்று தேடிவா
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet followed by Romeo
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet followed by Romeo
Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Come search for what is located where
ஜப்பான் கவர்ந்திழுக்க
பொன்மான் கலந்திருக்க
இளமை நடத்தட்டும் லீலை
மக்கள் உலா வரும்
சொர்க்கம் இதோ என
மனதில் தோன்றிடும் வேளை
With Japan drawing us in captivatingly
With the golden deer blending in
Let youth perform its playful acts
Female: As people stroll around
Thinking this is heaven right here
At a time when this feeling arises in the mind
ஜப்பான் கவர்ந்திழுக்க
பொன்மான் கலந்திருக்க
இளமை நடத்தட்டும் லீலை
மக்கள் உலா வரும்
சொர்க்கம் இதோ என
மனதில் தோன்றிடும் வேளை
I on one side, you on the other side
Let us explore as much as we desire
நானொரு பக்கம் நீயொரு பக்கம்
வேண்டிய மட்டும் பார்ப்போம்
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Male: Juliet followed by Romeo
Female: Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Male: Come search for what is located where
பாரம்மா பாரு டோக்கியோ
ஜூலியட் பின்னே ரோமியோ
ஆனந்த லோகம் வேறெதுவாகும் பாடிவா
என்னென்ன எங்கே உள்ளது என்று தேடிவா
A hundred thousand colors, a thousand thoughts
Exist in the eyes of both of us
Male: Things unseen by eyes, untouched by hands
Are going to be attained today
வண்ணம் நூறாயிரம் எண்ணம் ஓராயிரம்
இருவர் பார்வையில் உண்டு
கண்ணில் படாததும் கையில் வராததும்
கிடைக்கப் போவது இன்று
A hundred thousand colors, a thousand thoughts
Exist in the eyes of both of us
Male: Things unseen by eyes, untouched by hands
Are going to be attained today
வண்ணம் நூறாயிரம் எண்ணம் ஓராயிரம்
இருவர் பார்வையில் உண்டு
கண்ணில் படாததும் கையில் வராததும்
கிடைக்கப் போவது இன்று
Even when running through various countries
The path of lovers remains one
நாடுகள் தோறும் ஓடிய போதும்
காதலர் பாதை ஒன்று
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Female: Juliet followed by Romeo
Male: Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Female: Come search for what is located where
பாரம்மா பாரு டோக்கியோ
ஜூலியட் பின்னே ரோமியோ
ஆனந்த லோகம் வேறெதுவாகும் பாடிவா
என்னென்ன எங்கே உள்ளது என்று தேடிவா
I saw a golden painting, a poetic garden of love
She transformed me into a poet
Female: Having established a bond, possessing a deep connection
Can I ever forget you?
கண்டேன் பொன்னோவியம் காதல் பூங்காவியம்
கவிஞன் ஆக்கினாள் என்னை
சொந்தம் கொள்ளாததோ பந்தம் இல்லாததோ
மறக்க முடியுமா உன்னை
I saw a golden painting, a poetic garden of love
She transformed me into a poet
Female: Having established a bond, possessing a deep connection
Can I ever forget you?
கண்டேன் பொன்னோவியம் காதல் பூங்காவியம்
கவிஞன் ஆக்கினாள் என்னை
சொந்தம் கொள்ளாததோ பந்தம் இல்லாததோ
மறக்க முடியுமா உன்னை
As desires get fulfilled, as longings overflow
I embraced my golden one
ஆசைகள் தீர ஆவல்கள் மீற
அள்ளி எடுத்தேன் பொன்னை....
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Male: Juliet followed by Romeo
Female: Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Male: Come search for what is located where
பாரம்மா பாரு டோக்கியோ
ஜூலியட் பின்னே ரோமியோ
ஆனந்த லோகம் வேறெதுவாகும் பாடிவா
என்னென்ன எங்கே உள்ளது என்று தேடிவா
Paarammaa paaru tokyo
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet pinne romeyo
Juliet followed by Romeo
Paarammaa paaru tokyo
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet pinne romeyo
Juliet followed by Romeo
Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaa
Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaa
Come search for what is located where
Paarammaa paaru tokyo
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet pinne romeyo
Juliet followed by Romeo
Paarammaa paaru tokyo
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet pinne romeyo
Juliet followed by Romeo
Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaa
Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaa
Come search for what is located where
Jappan kavarnthizhukka
With Japan drawing us in captivatingly
Ponmaan kalanthirukka
With the golden deer blending in
Ilamai nadaththattum leelai
Let youth perform its playful acts
Female :Makkal ulaa varum
Female: As people stroll around
Sorkkam idho ena
Thinking this is heaven right here
Manathil thondridum velai
At a time when this feeling arises in the mind
Naanoru pakkam neeyoru pakkam
I on one side, you on the other side
Vendiya mattum paarpom
Let us explore as much as we desire
Paarammaa paaru tokyo
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Male :Juliet pinne romeyo
Male: Juliet followed by Romeo
Female :Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaa
Female: Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Male :Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaa
Male: Come search for what is located where
Vannam nooraayiram ennam oraayiram
A hundred thousand colors, a thousand thoughts
Iruvar paarvaiyil undu
Exist in the eyes of both of us
Male :Kannil padaathathum kayil varaathathum
Male: Things unseen by eyes, untouched by hands
Kidaikka povathu indru
Are going to be attained today
Vannam nooraayiram ennam oraayiram
A hundred thousand colors, a thousand thoughts
Iruvar paarvaiyil undu
Exist in the eyes of both of us
Male :Kannil padaathathum kayil varaathathum
Male: Things unseen by eyes, untouched by hands
Kidaikka povathu indru
Are going to be attained today
Naadugal thorum odiya pothum
Even when running through various countries
Kadhalar paadhai ondru
The path of lovers remains one
Paarammaa paaru tokyo
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Female :Juliet pinne romeyo
Female: Juliet followed by Romeo
Male :Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaa
Male: Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Female :Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaa
Female: Come search for what is located where
Kandaen ponnoviyam kadhal poongaaviyam
I saw a golden painting, a poetic garden of love
Kavingan aakkinaal ennai
She transformed me into a poet
Female :Sontham kollaathathi pantham illaathathi
Female: Having established a bond, possessing a deep connection
Marakka mudiyumaa unnai
Can I ever forget you?
Kandaen ponnoviyam kadhal poongaaviyam
I saw a golden painting, a poetic garden of love
Kavingan aakkinaal ennai
She transformed me into a poet
Female :Sontham kollaathathi pantham illaathathi
Female: Having established a bond, possessing a deep connection
Marakka mudiyumaa unnai
Can I ever forget you?
Aasaigal theera aavalgal meera
As desires get fulfilled, as longings overflow
Alli eduththen ponnai
I embraced my golden one
Paarammaa paaru tokyo
Look, my dear, look at Tokyo
Male :Juliet pinne romeyo
Male: Juliet followed by Romeo
Female :Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaa
Female: Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Male :Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaa
Male: Come search for what is located where
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Paarammaa Paaru Tokyo from Raman Parasuraman (1980) is an upbeat romantic travel song about lovers exploring the sights and beauty of Tokyo. The couple compares their bond to iconic romantic archetypes like Romeo and Juliet, expressing their shared joy and wonder as they journey together. The lyrics blend themes of youthful romance, discovery, and deep affection, emphasizing that no matter where lovers travel, their shared path and emotional connection remain eternal.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Paarammaa paaru tokyo / Juliet pinne romeyo”
The usage of matching word endings such as Tokyo and Romeyo creates a rhythmic musical rhyme across lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kandaen ponnoviyam kadhal poongaaviyam”
Describing the beloved as a golden painting (ponnoviyam) and a poetic love garden (kadhal poongaaviyam).
Second Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)
“Vannam nooraayiram ennam oraayiram”
Assonance/Edhukai in Vannam and Ennam, creating internal harmony in the line.
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Trivia
Raman Parasuraman (1980) features music composed by Satyanarayanan (famously known as Satyam in Telugu and Kannada cinema). Lyricist Vaali playfully incorporates global cities and Western literary references like Tokyo, Romeo, and Juliet into a classic 1980s Tamil film song format.
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