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Lyrics & meaning

Paarvai Yuvarani Kannoviyam

From Sivandha Mann · 1969

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Sivandha Mann
Movie release year
1969
Lyrics added on
25 Apr 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Paarvai yuvaraani kannoviyam
Naanam thavaraadha pennoviyam
Paavai panpaadum solloviyam
Idhudhaan naan ketta ponnoviyam
Paarvai yuvaraani kannoviyam
Naanam thavaraadha pennoviyam
{Paalendru sonnaalum
Pazhamendru sonnaalum
Yenendru thaen vaadumae} (2)
Noolendra idaiyinnum
Nooraandu sendraalum
Thaerkonda oorgolamae
Indru naanum kaviyaaga
Yaar kaaranam
Andha naalum vilaiyaadum
Vizhi kaaranam
Paarvai yuvaraani kannoviyam
Naanam thavaraadha pennoviyam
{Kaalvannam sadhiraada
Kaivannam vilaiyaadum
Thennaattu ponvannamae} (2)
Maanvannam endraalum
Malarvannam endraalum
Kuraivendru thamizh sollumae
Vannam paada pudhu vaarthai
Naan thedinen
Engum thedi mugam paarthu
Padham paadinen
Oru pakkam naan paarthu
Maru pakkam naan paarkka
Oru naalum pothathamma
Mani muthu vaai sintha
Siru vekkam mugam sollum
Athu mattum pothathamma
En kelvi sugam endru
Unai ketpadhu
Naan solven
Sonnaalum puriyadhadhu
Paarvai yuvaraani kannoviyam
Naanam thavaraadha pennoviyam
Paavai panpaadum solloviyam
Idhudhaan naan ketta ponnoviyam
Paarvai yuvaraani kannoviyam
A princess to behold, a painting for the eyes,
a portrait of a woman who never loses her modesty,
a graceful beauty, a portrait in poetic words,
this is the golden treasure I had asked for!
A princess to behold, a painting for the eyes,
a portrait of a woman who never loses her modesty.
Even if I call you sweet milk,
even if I call you ripe fruit,
pure honey will fade in sorrow, asking "Why not me?"
That waist as slender as a thread,
even if a hundred years pass by,
moves like a royal chariot procession!
For me turning into a poet today,
who is the reason?
Those eyes that sparkle playfully every day
are the sole reason!
A princess to behold, a painting for the eyes,
a portrait of a woman who never loses her modesty.
As the grace of your feet dances to the rhythm,
and the artistry of your hands comes alive in play,
O golden beauty of the southern land!
Even if I say you have the grace of a deer,
or the charm of a blooming flower,
Tamil will say that falls far too short!
To sing of your beauty, new words
I searched and searched for;
looking everywhere, I gazed upon your face
and sang these verses.
Gazing at you from one side,
and turning to look from the other,
a single day is never enough!
When pearls scatter from your lovely smile,
and your face reflects a gentle shyness,
even that is never enough!
Asking you if my questions bring sweet joy,
as I question you—
I shall tell you,
yet even if told, it cannot truly be explained!
A princess to behold, a painting for the eyes,
a portrait of a woman who never loses her modesty,
a graceful beauty, a portrait in poetic words,
this is the golden treasure I had asked for!
A princess to behold, a painting for the eyes.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Paarvai Yuvaraani from the 1969 Tamil film Sivandha Mann is a classic romantic ode composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan. The song captures a lover praising his beloved as a living masterpiece of art. He marvels at her expressive eyes, her innate modesty, and her dancing elegance, declaring her beauty to be beyond comparison.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

End Rhyme (Iyaibu Thodai)

“Paarvai yuvaraani kannoviyam / Naanam thavaraadha pennoviyam”

The repetitive use of '-oviyam' suffixes across consecutive opening lines creates a euphonic musical rhythm.

Initial Consonant Rhyme (Ethirhai Thodai)

“Paalendru sonnaalum / Pazhamendru sonnaalum”

The second consonant sound 'l' matches across consecutive lines, providing structural elegance.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

“Kuraivendru thamizh sollumae”

The poet uses hyperbole, claiming that even the vast Tamil language lacks the vocabulary to fully describe her beauty.

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Trivia

Sivandha Mann (1969), directed by C. V. Sridhar and starring Sivaji Ganesan, holds a historical distinction as the first Tamil feature film to be extensively shot in foreign European locations, including Paris, Rome, and Switzerland. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and this track was performed by T. M. Soundararajan.

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