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Lyrics & meaning

Paarkka Paarkka

From Kavitha · 1962

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
P. Susheela, K. Jamunarani
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Kavitha1962

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Paarkka paarkka mayakkudhadiLooking at it again and again brings intoxication, my friend,
Paarvaiyaalae azhaikkuthadiIt invites with just a look, my friend.
Paarkka paarkka mayakkudhadiLooking at it again and again brings intoxication, my friend,
Paarvaiyaalae azhaikkuthadiIt invites with just a look, my friend.
Vaarthai yedhum illamalae sollaamalaeWithout any words, without even speaking,
Vaarthai yedhum illamalae sollaamalaeWithout any words, without even speaking.
Ahaa..ahaa..mm ..mm..mm.. mmAhaa.. ahaa.. mm.. mm.. mm.. mm
Paarkka paarkka mayakkudhadiLooking at it again and again brings intoxication, my friend,
Paarvaiyaalae azhaikkuthadiIt invites with just a look, my friend.
Chorus :Vaarthai yedhum illamalae sollaamalaeChorus: Without any words, without even speaking,
Vaarthai yedhum illamalae sollaamalaeWithout any words, without even speaking.
Female
Pongum ilam paruvathinaalBecause of overflowing youthfulness,
Poothu nindru kulunguthadiIt blooms and sways joyfully, my friend.
Pongum ilam paruvathinaalBecause of overflowing youthfulness,
Poothu nindru kulunguthadiIt blooms and sways joyfully, my friend.
Female
Aathavanai kandu aasai miga konduSeeing the sun and filled with great desire,
Thamarai pen idhazh viriyumThe lotus-woman's petals open up,
Chorus :Mugam malarumChorus: Her face blossoms.
Female :Kaadhalanai kandu neeyadhu pol nindruFemale: Seeing your lover and standing like that lotus,
Kannalae pesum oruSpeaking through the eyes, such a
Chorus :Naalum varumChorus: Day will surely come!
Female and Chorus :Haa..aa..aa..aa..o..o…Female and Chorus: Haa..aa..aa..aa..o..o…
Female
Varuvadhella varattumWhatever comes, let it come,
Tharuvathellam tharattumWhatever it yields, let it yield,
Vaazhkkai mattum nam kaiyil illaiyadiLife alone is not in our hands, my friend.
Adhu manidharkkae pulapadadha ellaiyadiThat is a mystery beyond human comprehension, my friend.
Chorus :Adhu manidharkkae pulapadadha ellaiyadiChorus: That is a mystery beyond human comprehension, my friend.
Female :Ahaa ahaa ..mm .mmm. mm. mmFemale: Ahaa ahaa ..mm .mmm. mm. mm
Female
Paarkka paarkka mayakkudhadiLooking at it again and again brings intoxication, my friend,
Paarvaiyaalae azhaikkuthadiIt invites with just a look, my friend.
Chorus :Vaarthai yedhum illamalae sollaamalaeChorus: Without any words, without even speaking,
Vaarthai yedhum illamalae sollaamalaeWithout any words, without even speaking.
Female :Ahaa ahaa ..mm .mmm. mm. mmFemale: Ahaa ahaa ..mm .mmm. mm. mm

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classical song 'Paarkka Paarkka Mayakkudhadi' from the 1962 film Kavitha captures a playful and deep conversation between companions exploring the feelings of youthful romance and philosophical acceptance. The lyrics metaphorically compare a young maiden to a lotus flower blooming at the sight of the sun, symbolizing how eyes can express intense love and affection without needing any spoken words. In the latter portion, the song transitions into philosophical optimism, advising that human life and destiny are beyond mortal control. It encourages facing whatever comes in life with resilience and graceful acceptance, emphasizing that true happiness lies in appreciating love and accepting destiny as it unfolds.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Paarkka paarkka mayakkudhadi

The phrase 'Paarkka paarkka' repeats the verb 'to look' for emphasis and rhythmic charm, expressing intensifying intoxication.

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagarm)

Aathavanai kandu aasai miga kondu / Thamarai pen idhazh viriyum

Compares a young woman blooming with love to a lotus ('Thamarai pen') opening its petals upon seeing the morning sun ('Aathavanai').

Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)

Varuvadhella varattum / Tharuvathellam tharattum

Uses matching initial sounds ('Varuvadhella' / 'Tharuvathellam') to create poetic harmony across lines.

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Trivia

'Kavitha' (1962) featured legendary music composition by K. V. Mahadevan, known as 'Thiraiyisai Thilagam'. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi blended poetic romantic metaphors with philosophical truths, sung exquisitely by P. Susheela and K. Jamunarani.

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