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Lyrics & meaning

Paarkatha Ulagam

From Karthigai Deepam · 1965

Lyricist
Aalangudi Somu
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
Music director
R. Sudharsanam
Movie name
Karthigai Deepam
Movie release year
1965
Lyrics added on
15 Mar 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Paarkaadha ulagam pazhagadha idhayam
Ketkaamal thandhaal kudiyeralaamoo
Female :Sindhaadha ilamai sendhaenin inimai
Thandhaana pinnae thadai solluvaenoo
Paarkaadha ulagam pazhagadha idhayam
Ketkaamal thandhaal kudiyeralaamoo
Female :Sindhaadha ilamai sendhaenin inimai
Thandhaana pinnae thadai solluvaenoo
Kankanda mugam enna mugamo
Adhu kaniyaana vidham enna vidhamoo
Kankanda mugam enna mugamo
Adhu kaniyaana vidham enna vidhamoo
Female :Manam Konda uravenna uravoo
Indha mayakkathin mudivenna mudivoo
Hoo…paarkaadha ulagam pazhagadha idhayam
Ketkaamal thandhaal kudiyeralaamoo
Kannangal pala kodi perumoo
En kai pattaal sivappaagividumoo
Kannangal pala kodi perumoo
En kai pattaal sivappaagividumoo
Female :Ennangal iru thaandi varumoo
Ennangal iru thaandi varumoo
Naan ilaippaarum idam aagividumoo
Ahaan…paarkaadha ulagam pazhagadha idhayam
Ketkaamal thandhaal kudiyeralaamoo
Sathiraadum idaiyenna idaiyoo
Adhu sol Kindra kadhai enna kadhaiyoo
Sathiraadum idaiyenna idaiyoo
Adhu solkkindra kadhai enna kadhaiyoo
Female :Nadhiyodu kadal serum nilaiyoo
Adhu niraivera ini enna thadaiyoo paarkaadha
Ahaan…paarkaadha ulagam pazhagadha idhayam
Ketkaamal thandhaal kudiyeralaamoo
Female :Humming…
Sindhaadha ilamai sendhaenin inimai
Thandhaana pinnae thadai solluvaenoo
Male :Humming…
An unseen world, an unfamiliar heart,
If offered without asking, may I dwell in it?
Female: An untouched youth, the sweetness of pure honey—
Once it is given, would I ever refuse?
An unseen world, an unfamiliar heart,
If offered without asking, may I dwell in it?
Female: An untouched youth, the sweetness of pure honey—
Once it is given, would I ever refuse?
What a wonder is this face before my eyes!
How sweetly it has ripened into bloom!
What a wonder is this face before my eyes!
How sweetly it has ripened into bloom!
Female: What a tender bond this heart has formed!
Where will this sweet enchantment lead?
Ooh... An unseen world, an unfamiliar heart,
If offered without asking, may I dwell in it?
Are those cheeks worth millions?
Will they blush red if my hand touches them?
Are those cheeks worth millions?
Will they blush red if my hand touches them?
Female: Will our desires cross all boundaries?
Will our desires cross all boundaries?
Will you become a resting place for me?
Ahaan... An unseen world, an unfamiliar heart,
If offered without asking, may I dwell in it?
What grace in that swaying waist!
What a story it seems to tell!
What grace in that swaying waist!
What a story it seems to tell!
Female: Is this like a river joining the sea?
What could stand in the way of it coming true? An unseen...
Ahaan... An unseen world, an unfamiliar heart,
If offered without asking, may I dwell in it?
Female: (Humming...)
An untouched youth, the sweetness of pure honey—
Once it is given, would I ever refuse?
Male: (Humming...)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic duet captures a playful yet profound exchange between two lovers discovering a new world of affection. The male lead marvels at the unexpected joy of gaining the heroine's heart and beauty, comparing her grace and blushing cheeks to priceless treasures. The female lead responds with equal romantic fervor, expressing that once youth and sweet love are offered freely, there is no reason to hesitate or raise objections.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Sindhaadha ilamai sendhaenin inimai / Thandhaana pinnae thadai solluvaenoo”

Matching of the second consonant in consecutive words/lines (e.g., 'Paarkaadha' / 'Ketkaamal' with 'rk'/'tk' rhythm, and 'Sindhaadha' / 'Thandhaana' with 'ndh').

Monaai (Alliteration / First letter matching)

“Sathiraadum idaiyenna idaiyoo / Adhu sol Kindra kadhai enna kadhaiyoo”

Repetition of the initial sound 'Sa' / 'S' across words in 'Sathiraadum idaiyenna idaiyoo' and 'sol kindra'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Nadhiyodu kadal serum nilaiyoo”

Comparing the union of the two lovers to a river merging seamlessly into the vast ocean ('Nadhiyodu kadal serum nilaiyoo').

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Trivia

'Karthigai Deepam' (1965) starred S. A. Ashokan and C. V. Rajendran directed project under Sri Sankar Pictures. The soundtrack composed by R. Sudarsanam remains notable for bringing together T. M. Soundarajan and L. R. Eswari in a rare, sultry duet melody written by veteran lyricist Aalangudi Somu.

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