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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
Details
Aayiram Roobai1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Paarthaalum paarthen naanThough I have looked and looked,
Unnai polae paarkkalaeI have never seen anyone like you.
Kettaalum kettenThough I have listened and listened,
Un pechu polae kekkalaI have never heard speech like yours.
Male
Paarthaalum paarthen naanThough I have looked and looked,
Unnai polae paarkkalaeI have never seen anyone like you.
Kettaalum kettenThough I have listened and listened,
Un pechu polae kekkalaI have never heard speech like yours.
Female
Paarthaalum paarthen naanThough I have looked and looked,
Unnai polae paarkkalaeI have never seen anyone like you.
Kettaalum kettenThough I have listened and listened,
Un pechu polae kekkalaI have never heard speech like yours.
Female
Paarthaalum paarthen naanThough I have looked and looked,
Unnai polae paarkkalaeI have never seen anyone like you.
Kettaalum kettenThough I have listened and listened,
Un pechu polae kekkalaI have never heard speech like yours.
Male
{Poothirukkum malar mugamoIs that a blooming flower face,
Ponnai polae minnudhuShining bright like gold?
Un pokkai mattum parkkaiyilaeWhen I observe your unique ways,
Edhai edhaiyo ennudhu} (2)My mind ponders all kinds of thoughts. (2)
Female
Padapadathu vedavedathuFluttering and trembling with anxiety,
Sadasadathu poguthuMy heart races and rattles away,
Padapadathu vedavedathuFluttering and trembling with anxiety,
Sadasadathu poguthuMy heart races and rattles away,
Pakkathilae nee irundhaWhen you are close beside me,
Ennennamoo aaguthuAll sorts of strange feelings occur,
Pakkathilae nee irundhaWhen you are close beside me,
Ennennamoo aaguthuAll sorts of strange feelings occur.
Male
Paarthaalum paarthen naanThough I have looked and looked,
Unnai polae paarkkalaeI have never seen anyone like you.
Kettaalum kettenThough I have listened and listened,
Un pechu polae kekkalaI have never heard speech like yours.
Female
Paarthaalum paarthen naanThough I have looked and looked,
Unnai polae paarkkalaeI have never seen anyone like you.
Kettaalum kettenThough I have listened and listened,
Un pechu polae kekkalaI have never heard speech like yours.
Male
{Kaanu kindra porulil ellaamIn every object that I behold,
Un uruvam theriyudhuYour image appears to me,
Kaadhal endraal enna vendruWhat love truly means,
Enakku indru puriyudhu} (2)I understand clearly today. (2)
Female
Edho onnu ennaiyumSomething unknown holds me,
Unnaiyum ippadi pidichu aattudhuAnd shakes both you and me like this,
Ada edho onnu ennaiyumAh, something unknown holds me,
Unnaiyum ippadi pidichu aattudhuAnd shakes both you and me like this,
Irundha iruppa nadantha nadappaMy usual composure and way of walk,
Marakka vachu vattudhuIt makes me forget and teases me,
Irundha iruppa nadantha nadappaMy usual composure and way of walk,
Marakka vachu vattudhuIt makes me forget and teases me.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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'.

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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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