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Paattondru Tharuvaar

From Server Sundaram (1964) · 1964

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
L. R. Eswari, P. Susheela
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Server Sundaram (1964)1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaaHe will give you a song, look, my friend!
Chorus
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaaHe will give you a song, look, my friend!
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaaHe will come close to you, tell me, my friend!
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaaHe will give you a song, look, my friend!
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaaHe will come close to you, tell me, my friend!
Sugam pazhagum velaiyilWhen pleasure becomes familiar,
Paruva meniyil pudhiya naadagam aadadiyammaaPerform a new drama on your youthful body, my friend!
Chorus
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaaHe will give you a song, look, my friend!
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaaHe will come close to you, tell me, my friend!
Female
Aaramba kaalathil thunbamirukkumIn the initial stages, there will be pain,
Aanantha vedhanai konjam irukkumThere will be a little blissful agony.
Female
Aaramba kaalathil thunbamirukkumIn the initial stages, there will be pain,
Aanantha vedhanai konjam irukkumThere will be a little blissful agony.
Female
Oru naal mudiyumOne day will end,
Maru naal vidiyumThe next day will dawn,
Adhil ondralla aayiram unmai theriyumIn that, not just one, but a thousand truths will be known.
Adhil ondralla aayiram unmai theriyumIn that, not just one, but a thousand truths will be known.
Chorus
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaaHe will give you a song, look, my friend!
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaaHe will come close to you, tell me, my friend!
Sugam pazhagum velaiyilWhen pleasure becomes familiar,
Paruva meniyil pudhiya naadagam aadadiyammaaPerform a new drama on your youthful body, my friend!
Chorus
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaaHe will give you a song, look, my friend!
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaaHe will come close to you, tell me, my friend!
Chorus
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Female
Iravinai pagalaai enni vidadiConsider the night as day,
Ilamaiyai virunthaai thanthu vidadiServe your youth as a feast!
Female
Iravinai pagalaai enni vidadiConsider the night as day,
Ilamaiyai virunthaai thanthu vidadiServe your youth as a feast!
Female
Pagal nerathilae arai thookkathileDuring the daytime, while half-asleep,
Avar paaraamal kannaadi paarthu vidadiLook at yourself in the mirror without him noticing, my friend!
Avar paaraamal kannaadi paarthu vidadiLook at yourself in the mirror without him noticing, my friend!
Chorus
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaaHe will give you a song, look, my friend!
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaaHe will come close to you, tell me, my friend!
Chorus
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Female
Kettaal tharuginra ullamum unduThere are hearts that give when asked,
Female :Kelaamal tharuginra vallalum unduFemale: There are generous givers who offer even without being asked!
Female
Kettaal tharuginra ullamum unduThere are hearts that give when asked,
Kelaamal tharuginra vallalum unduFemale: There are generous givers who offer even without being asked!
Female
Nee vallaladi avan mannanadiYou are the benefactor, my friend, and he is the king!
Antha raajaangam povadharku naanamennadiWhy feel shy to step into that kingdom?
Female :Antha raajaangam povadharku naanamennadiFemale: Why feel shy to step into that kingdom?
Chorus
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaaHe will give you a song, look, my friend!
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaaHe will come close to you, tell me, my friend!
Sugam pazhagum velaiyilWhen pleasure becomes familiar,
Paruva meniyil pudhiya naadagam aadadiyammaaPerform a new drama on your youthful body, my friend!
Chorus
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaaHe will give you a song, look, my friend!
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaaHe will come close to you, tell me, my friend!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and evocative song from Server Sundaram features female companions teasingly advising a young bride about love, intimacy, and married life. Through sweet metaphors, they explain how initial hesitations and anxieties soon turn into deep delight and mutual understanding. The lyricist encourages the bride to cast away her shyness, embrace her youthfulness, and welcome her husband's affection as royalty entering a grand kingdom.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Scheme)

Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa / Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaa

The repetitive suffix '-adiyammaa' creates a rhythmic, conversational flow suitable for friends teasing each other.

Oxymoron (Muran)

Aanantha vedhanai konjam irukkum

Combining 'Aanantha' (bliss/joy) with 'vedhanai' (pain/agony) creates a vivid oxymoron describing the bittersweet thrill of new intimacy.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Ilamaiyai virunthaai thanthu vidadi

Comparing youthfulness to a lavish feast ('virunthu') to be served in love.

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa / Pakkathil varuvaar

Matching initial consonants 'P' in consecutive words and lines.

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Trivia

This song was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and performed by L. R. Eswari and P. Susheela. The film 'Server Sundaram' (1964) was produced by AVM Productions, directed by Krishnan–Panju, and starred legendary comedian Nagesh in his career-defining lead role.

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