- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Movie name
- Neengatha Ninaivu
- Movie release year
- 1963
- Lyrics added on
- 25 Apr 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This classic song takes the form of a playful, rhythmic dialogue between two young women. One playfully teases the other, asking why her mind seems so distracted and whether she has surrendered her heart to the sweet daydreaming and intoxication of youthful love. The other cleverly responds that while she is aware of love and its romantic allure, her heart remains pure, focused, and unswayed by distractions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai / Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Paruva kanavai paarthathunda / Paadum paattai kettadhunda”
Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds in consecutive lines for musical rhythm, such as 'Paruva' / 'Paadum'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Paarthathunda kettathunda / Thandhadhunda nindrathunda”
Matching end sounds ('unda') across lines creating a catchy, rhythmic interrogative refrain.
Refrain / Repetition
“Paarthathunda kettathunda”
The repeated line 'Paarthathunda kettathunda' serves as the anchor chorus that drives the conversational cadence.
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Trivia
Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, 'Neengatha Ninaivu' (1963) featured energetic dance tracks. L. R. Eswari's playback vocal delivery brought a distinct playful charm and theatricality to the song, which became a popular stage performance favorite.
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