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Paattondru Tharuvaar

From Server Sundaram (1964) · 1964

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
L. R. Eswari, P. Susheela
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Server Sundaram (1964)
Movie release year
1964
Lyrics added on
14 Mar 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaa
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaa
Sugam pazhagum velaiyil
Paruva meniyil pudhiya naadagam aadadiyammaa
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaa
Aaramba kaalathil thunbamirukkum
Aanantha vedhanai konjam irukkum
Aaramba kaalathil thunbamirukkum
Aanantha vedhanai konjam irukkum
Oru naal mudiyum
Maru naal vidiyum
Adhil ondralla aayiram unmai theriyum
Adhil ondralla aayiram unmai theriyum
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaa
Sugam pazhagum velaiyil
Paruva meniyil pudhiya naadagam aadadiyammaa
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaa
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Iravinai pagalaai enni vidadi
Ilamaiyai virunthaai thanthu vidadi
Iravinai pagalaai enni vidadi
Ilamaiyai virunthaai thanthu vidadi
Pagal nerathilae arai thookkathile
Avar paaraamal kannaadi paarthu vidadi
Avar paaraamal kannaadi paarthu vidadi
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaa
…………………………..
Kettaal tharuginra ullamum undu
Female :Kelaamal tharuginra vallalum undu
Kettaal tharuginra ullamum undu
Kelaamal tharuginra vallalum undu
Nee vallaladi avan mannanadi
Antha raajaangam povadharku naanamennadi
Female :Antha raajaangam povadharku naanamennadi
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaa
Sugam pazhagum velaiyil
Paruva meniyil pudhiya naadagam aadadiyammaa
Paattondru tharuvaar paaradiyammaa
Pakkathil varuvaar kooradiyammaa
Just watch, girl, he will sing a song for you
Just watch, girl, he will sing a song for you
He will come close, speak your heart to him, girl
Just watch, girl, he will sing a song for you
He will come close, speak your heart to him, girl
When sweet pleasure becomes familiar,
Let a new drama unfold on your youthful body, girl
Just watch, girl, he will sing a song for you
He will come close, speak your heart to him, girl
In the beginning, there will be a little unease
There will be a touch of sweet, joyful ache
In the beginning, there will be a little unease
There will be a touch of sweet, joyful ache
One day will come to an end,
The next day will dawn,
And you will discover not one, but a thousand truths
And you will discover not one, but a thousand truths
Just watch, girl, he will sing a song for you
He will come close, speak your heart to him, girl
When sweet pleasure becomes familiar,
Let a new drama unfold on your youthful body, girl
Just watch, girl, he will sing a song for you
He will come close, speak your heart to him, girl
...
Treat the night as if it were day, girl,
And offer your youth as a feast to him, girl
Treat the night as if it were day, girl,
And offer your youth as a feast to him, girl
In the daytime, half-asleep and dreamy,
Look into the mirror when he is not watching, girl
Look into the mirror when he is not watching, girl
Just watch, girl, he will sing a song for you
He will come close, speak your heart to him, girl
...
There are hearts that give only when asked,
And there are generous souls who give without ever being asked
There are hearts that give only when asked,
And there are generous souls who give without ever being asked
You are the generous giver, and he is the king, girl!
Why feel shy to enter that kingdom of his, girl?
Why feel shy to enter that kingdom of his, girl?
Just watch, girl, he will sing a song for you
He will come close, speak your heart to him, girl
When sweet pleasure becomes familiar,
Let a new drama unfold on your youthful body, girl
Just watch, girl, he will sing a song for you
He will come close, speak your heart to him, girl
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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