- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Jamuna Rani
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Pasamalar
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Mar 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This playful and romantic song from the film Pasamalar describes a shy young woman reminiscing about her burgeoning romance. She coyly narrates the interactions between herself and her beloved in the third person, repeatedly claiming innocence ('someone looked, not me') to hide her shyness. The song paints a picture of a silent yet profound romantic connection where words are whispered for only one pair of ears, eyes convey deep feelings, and seasons change to usher in wedding joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moanai (Initial Consonance / Alliteration)
“Paattondru ketten paravasamaanen”
Matching first letter sounds in words within the same line, creating a musical rhythm.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Aadi mudinthathu aavani vanthathu”
Matching second consonants across lines to maintain rhythmic harmony (Aadi / Paadiya / Naadagam).
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Paadiya painggili ullam malarnthathu”
Comparing the heroine to a singing green parrot whose heart blossoms in love.
Anaphora / Refrain
“Naan adhai paarkkavillai”
Repetition of the line emphasizing bashful denial and playfulness.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by the duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy with lyrics by Kannadasan and sung by P. Susheela, 'Paattondru Ketten' from Pasamalar (1961) is celebrated for its clever, coy lyricism that uses third-person distance to portray a heroine's bashful romance.
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