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Lyrics & meaning

Paarthalum Paarthen Naan

From Aayiram Roobai · 1964

Lyricist: Kannadasan
Singers: P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
Music director: K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name: Aayiram Roobai
Movie release year: 1964
Lyrics added on: 1 Jun 2022

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation

Paarthaalum paarthen naan

Unnai polae paarkkalae

Kettaalum ketten

Un pechu polae kekkala

Paarthaalum paarthen naan

Unnai polae paarkkalae

Kettaalum ketten

Un pechu polae kekkala

Paarthaalum paarthen naan

Unnai polae paarkkalae

Kettaalum ketten

Un pechu polae kekkala

Paarthaalum paarthen naan

Unnai polae paarkkalae

Kettaalum ketten

Un pechu polae kekkala

{Poothirukkum malar mugamo

Ponnai polae minnudhu

Un pokkai mattum parkkaiyilae

Edhai edhaiyo ennudhu} (2)

Padapadathu vedavedathu

Sadasadathu poguthu

Padapadathu vedavedathu

Sadasadathu poguthu

Pakkathilae nee irundha

Ennennamoo aaguthu

Pakkathilae nee irundha

Ennennamoo aaguthu

Paarthaalum paarthen naan

Unnai polae paarkkalae

Kettaalum ketten

Un pechu polae kekkala

Paarthaalum paarthen naan

Unnai polae paarkkalae

Kettaalum ketten

Un pechu polae kekkala

{Kaanu kindra porulil ellaam

Un uruvam theriyudhu

Kaadhal endraal enna vendru

Enakku indru puriyudhu} (2)

Edho onnu ennaiyum

Unnaiyum ippadi pidichu aattudhu

Ada edho onnu ennaiyum

Unnaiyum ippadi pidichu aattudhu

Irundha iruppa nadantha nadappa

Marakka vachu vattudhu

Irundha iruppa nadantha nadappa

Marakka vachu vattudhu

I have seen so many sights,

but never anyone like you.

I have heard so many voices,

but never words like yours.

I have seen so many sights,

but never anyone like you.

I have heard so many voices,

but never words like yours.

I have seen so many sights,

but never anyone like you.

I have heard so many voices,

but never words like yours.

I have seen so many sights,

but never anyone like you.

I have heard so many voices,

but never words like yours.

Your face like a blooming flower

shines brightly just like gold.

When I watch the way you carry yourself,

my mind wanders with so many thoughts.

Fluttering and trembling,

my heart races away.

Fluttering and trembling,

my heart races away.

Whenever you are near me,

all kinds of strange feelings take over.

Whenever you are near me,

all kinds of strange feelings take over.

I have seen so many sights,

but never anyone like you.

I have heard so many voices,

but never words like yours.

I have seen so many sights,

but never anyone like you.

I have heard so many voices,

but never words like yours.

In everything my eyes see,

I see your image appear.

What love truly means,

I understand only today.

Something has taken hold of you and me,

and sways us like this.

Oh, something has taken hold of you and me,

and sways us like this.

Making me forget how I sit and how I walk,

it stirs my heart with sweet longing.

Making me forget how I sit and how I walk,

it stirs my heart with sweet longing.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful duet from the film 'Aayiram Roobai' (1964) expresses the overwhelming joy, wonder, and pleasant anxiety that comes with falling in love. The lovers exchange affectionate compliments, celebrating how unique and captivating they find each other compared to everyone else they have ever met or heard. The lyricism captures the emotional and physical sensations of romantic awakening—a racing heart, visions of the beloved in every everyday object, and a delightful disorientation that disrupts normal daily routines.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

“Ponnai polae minnudhu”

Compares the face to a blooming flower ('malar mugamo') and bright shine to gold ('Ponnai polae minnudhu').

Irattai Kilavi (Onomatopoeia / Mimetic duplication)

“Padapadathu vedavedathu Sadasadathu poguthu”

Use of mimetic rhythm words ('Padapadathu vedavedathu Sadasadathu') to reflect rapid heartbeats and nervous excitement.

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Irundha iruppa nadantha nadappa”

Matching opening sound syllables across lines like 'Paarthaalum' and 'Unnai', or 'Irundha' and 'Marakka'.

Did you know?

Trivia

Composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, 'Paarthaalum Paarthen Naan' is a classic mid-60s Tamil duet featuring the iconic vocal pairing of P. B. Sreenivas and P. Susheela, known for its catchy conversational melody and rhythmic wordplay.

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