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Lyrics & meaning

Paarvai Ondre

From Yaar Nee · 1966

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
Music director
S. Vedhachalam
Details
Yaar Nee1966

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Haa ..hahahahaha..haaA playful laugh.
Male
Paarvai ondrae podhumaeA single glance is more than enough.
Pallaayiram soll vendumaaAre thousands of words really needed?
Paarvai ondrae podhumaeA single glance is more than enough.
Pallaayiram soll vendumaaAre thousands of words really needed?
Female
Pesaadha kannum pesumaaCan silent eyes speak as well?
Penn vendumaa paarvai podhumaaDo you want the woman herself, or is a glance enough?
Male
Paarvai ondrae podhumaeA single glance is more than enough.
Male
Kaadhal thraatchai kodiyilaeIn the grapevine of love,
Kallodu aadum kaniyilaeIn the fruit swaying with sweet wine,
Oorum inba kadalilaeIn the overflowing ocean of bliss,
Unnodu naanum aadavaaShall I sway and dance along with you?
Female
Appodhu nenjam aarumaaWill the heart find peace then?
Eppodhumae kondaadumaaWill it celebrate forever and ever?
Male
Paarvai ondrae podhumaeA single glance is more than enough.
Female
Aasai kaigal azhaippilaeIn the welcoming call of yearning hands,
Anjaamal serum anaippilaeIn the fearless embrace that unites us,
Vaazhai maeni vaadumaeMy tender plantain-like body wilts in passion,
Ammammaa podhum podhumaeOh my, enough, this is enough!
Male
Illaamal nenjma aarumaaWithout that embrace, would the heart find peace?
Illavittaal pen aagumaaWithout it, is a woman truly complete?
Female
Paarvai ondrae podhumaeA single glance is more than enough.
Male
Kaalam ennum kaattrilaeIn the breeze called time,
Kalyaana vaazhthu paatilaeIn the songs of wedding blessings,
Female
Ondru sernthu vaazhalaamWe can live together as one,
Ullaasa vaanam poghalamAnd soar into the sky of joy.
Male
Paarvai ondrae podhumaeA single glance is more than enough.
Pallaayiram soll vendumaaAre thousands of words really needed?
Female
Pesaadha kannum pesumaaCan silent eyes speak as well?
Penn vendumaa paarvai podhumaaDo you want the woman herself, or is a glance enough?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet from the 1966 film Yaar Nee explores the interplay of silent glances and romantic longing between lovers. The lyrics emphasize that non-verbal expression often conveys deeper emotions than thousands of spoken words, while teasingly questioning whether love can be satisfied by looks alone or requires full emotional and physical union. Through vivid poetic imagery of grapevines, wine, tender embraces, and wedding tunes, Kannadasan captures the passion, sweetness, and excitement of romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Kaadhal thraatchai kodiyilae

Love is metaphorically portrayed as a grapevine ('thraatchai kodi'), symbolizing intoxicating sweetness and growth.

Rhetorical Question

Pallaayiram soll vendumaa

The line uses a rhetorical question to highlight that silent looks are far superior to spoken words.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Appodhu nenjam aarumaa / Eppodhumae kondaadumaa

The second consonant sound 'pp' matches across lines ('Appodhu' / 'Eppodhumae'), creating rhythmic harmony.

Metaphor (Metaphorical Imagery)

Kaalam ennum kaattrilae

Time is compared to a flowing breeze ('Kaalam ennum kaattrilae') that carries blessings and life forward.

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Trivia

Yaar Nee (1966) is a classic Tamil suspense thriller starring Jaishankar and Jayalalithaa. It is the official remake of the famous 1964 Hindi film Woh Kaun Thi? composed by Madan Mohan. S. Vedha re-created memorable tunes for the Tamil soundtrack while maintaining a chilling yet melodic tone.

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