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Lyrics & meaning

Paatha Padichapulle

From Kai Kodukkum Kai · 1984

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
S. Janaki, Saibaba
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kai Kodukkum Kai
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
19 May 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Paatha pachapullae
Male :Baee……
Female :Ada ketta kuthamillae
Male :Baee……
Paatha pachapullae
Male :Baee……
Female :Ada ketta kuthamillae
Male :Baee……
Kettu kondaada nee irukkae
Pottu thaalaatta naan irukken
Kettu kondaada nee irukkae
Pottu thaalaatta naan irukken
Indhiran kettaan
Chandiran kettaan
Manmadhan vitta baanathilae
Female :Sammadham solla
Sangada pattaa
Sangamam eppo naanathilae
Vandha vara laabam thaan
Thandhadhellam mogam thaan
Vandha vara laabam thaan
Thandhadhellam mogam thaan
Vaa vaa vaa vaa valaichu pudikka
Paatha pachapullae
Female :Hahahaha
Male :Ada ketta kuthamillae
Female :Haan haan
Paththaa enna
Suthi serthaa enna
Naan thoothaa thappum illa
Female :Hahahahaan
Paatha pachapullae
Female :Hahahaha
Male :Ada ketta kuthamillae
Paaru ennoda poo mugatha
Paarva sollaadho jaadhagatha
Ethana peru ethana ooru
Kandatha naala
Vithaigala kathukka kannu
Pakkathil ninnu
Serthukka kannu sakthigala
Solli kudu kekkuren
Sorgatha naan paakuren
Female :Solli thaaren kettukko
Sorgatha naan kaaturen
Vaa vaa vaa vaa valaichu pudikka
Paatha pachapullae
Male :Baee……
Female :Ada ketta kuthamillae
Male :Baee……
Paththaa enna
Suthi serthaa enna
Nee thoothaa thappum illa
Paatha pachapullae
Male :Baee……
Female :Ada ketta kuthamillae
Male :Baee……
Look at this innocent boy!
Male: Baay...
Female: Hey, it's no crime to get a little spoiled!
Male: Baay...
Look at this innocent boy!
Male: Baay...
Female: Hey, it's no crime to get a little spoiled!
Male: Baay...
You are here to ask and celebrate,
I am here to put on my bindi and lull you to sleep.
You are here to ask and celebrate,
I am here to put on my bindi and lull you to sleep.
Indra asked for it,
the Moon god asked for it too,
struck by the arrows of Manmatha (the god of love).
Female: To say yes,
if you feel hesitant,
when will we ever unite through your shyness?
Whatever comes our way is pure gain,
and whatever is given is pure passion!
Whatever comes our way is pure gain,
and whatever is given is pure passion!
Come, come, come, come, wrap your arms around me!
Look at this innocent boy!
Female: Hahaha!
Male: Hey, it's no crime to get a little spoiled!
Female: Haan haan!
What if desire catches fire?
What if you hold me close?
If I am the messenger, there's no mistake!
Female: Hahahahaan!
Look at this innocent boy!
Female: Hahaha!
Male: Hey, it's no crime to get a little spoiled!
Look at my flower-like face,
won't my eyes tell your future?
Having seen so many people and places
day after day,
learn all the arts, my darling,
stand close by my side,
and gather your strength, my darling!
Teach me, I am listening,
let me experience heaven!
Female: I will teach you, listen closely,
I will show you heaven!
Come, come, come, come, wrap your arms around me!
Look at this innocent boy!
Male: Baay...
Female: Hey, it's no crime to get a little spoiled!
Male: Baay...
What if desire catches fire?
What if you hold me close?
If you are the messenger, there's no mistake!
Look at this innocent boy!
Male: Baay...
Female: Hey, it's no crime to get a little spoiled!
Male: Baay...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Paatha Pachapullae' is a playful and lighthearted romantic duet from the 1984 Tamil film 'Kai Kodukkum Kai'. Written by Gangai Amaran, the song features a teasing dialogue between lovers. The phrase 'pacha pullae' translates colloquially to an innocent green child, used affectionately and sarcastically to tease each other's romantic innocence and intentions. The lyrics mix mythological references like Manmadhan (Cupid), Indhiran, and Chandiran with playful banter about love, intimacy, and learning the 'tricks' of romance. The song captures a joyful exchange where both partners exchange playful dares and express their eagerness to unite.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Sorgatha naan paakuren / Sorgatha naan kaaturen”

Rhyming end syllables across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic sing-song quality ('paakuren' / 'kaaturen').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Paaru ennoda poo mugatha”

Comparing a beautiful face directly to a flower ('poo mugam').

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Indhiran kettaan / Chandiran kettaan”

Repetition of initial consonants or rhythmic syllable structures in close succession.

Repetition (Anatty / Repetitive Chorus)

“Vaa vaa vaa vaa valaichu pudikka”

Using 'Vaa vaa vaa vaa' to build musical tempo and emotional eagerness.

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