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Lyrics & meaning

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 tokyoLook, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet pinne romeyoJuliet followed by Romeo
Paarammaa paaru tokyoLook, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet pinne romeyoJuliet followed by Romeo
Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaaCome singing, what other world is there of joy?
Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaaCome search for what is located where
Female
Paarammaa paaru tokyoLook, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet pinne romeyoJuliet followed by Romeo
Paarammaa paaru tokyoLook, my dear, look at Tokyo
Juliet pinne romeyoJuliet followed by Romeo
Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaaCome singing, what other world is there of joy?
Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaaCome search for what is located where
Male
Jappan kavarnthizhukkaWith Japan drawing us in captivatingly
Ponmaan kalanthirukkaWith the golden deer blending in
Ilamai nadaththattum leelaiLet youth perform its playful acts
Female :Makkal ulaa varumFemale: As people stroll around
Sorkkam idho enaThinking this is heaven right here
Manathil thondridum velaiAt a time when this feeling arises in the mind
Male
Naanoru pakkam neeyoru pakkamI on one side, you on the other side
Vendiya mattum paarpomLet us explore as much as we desire
Female
Paarammaa paaru tokyoLook, my dear, look at Tokyo
Male :Juliet pinne romeyoMale: Juliet followed by Romeo
Female :Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaaFemale: Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Male :Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaaMale: Come search for what is located where
Female
Vannam nooraayiram ennam oraayiramA hundred thousand colors, a thousand thoughts
Iruvar paarvaiyil unduExist in the eyes of both of us
Male :Kannil padaathathum kayil varaathathumMale: Things unseen by eyes, untouched by hands
Kidaikka povathu indruAre going to be attained today
Female
Vannam nooraayiram ennam oraayiramA hundred thousand colors, a thousand thoughts
Iruvar paarvaiyil unduExist in the eyes of both of us
Male :Kannil padaathathum kayil varaathathumMale: Things unseen by eyes, untouched by hands
Kidaikka povathu indruAre going to be attained today
Female
Naadugal thorum odiya pothumEven when running through various countries
Kadhalar paadhai ondruThe path of lovers remains one
Male
Paarammaa paaru tokyoLook, my dear, look at Tokyo
Female :Juliet pinne romeyoFemale: Juliet followed by Romeo
Male :Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaaMale: Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Female :Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaaFemale: Come search for what is located where
Male
Kandaen ponnoviyam kadhal poongaaviyamI saw a golden painting, a poetic garden of love
Kavingan aakkinaal ennaiShe transformed me into a poet
Female :Sontham kollaathathi pantham illaathathiFemale: Having established a bond, possessing a deep connection
Marakka mudiyumaa unnaiCan I ever forget you?
Male
Kandaen ponnoviyam kadhal poongaaviyamI saw a golden painting, a poetic garden of love
Kavingan aakkinaal ennaiShe transformed me into a poet
Female :Sontham kollaathathi pantham illaathathiFemale: Having established a bond, possessing a deep connection
Marakka mudiyumaa unnaiCan I ever forget you?
Male
Aasaigal theera aavalgal meeraAs desires get fulfilled, as longings overflow
Alli eduththen ponnaiI embraced my golden one
Female
Paarammaa paaru tokyoLook, my dear, look at Tokyo
Male :Juliet pinne romeyoMale: Juliet followed by Romeo
Female :Aanantha logam veredhuvaagum paadivaaFemale: Come singing, what other world is there of joy?
Male :Ennenna engae ullathu endru thedivaaMale: 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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