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Lyrics & meaning

Paatukulle Pattu

From Thanga Manasukkaran · 1992

Lyricist
Piraisoodan
Singers
Mano, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Thanga Manasukkaran1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Paattukkullae paattirukkuThere is a song within the song,
Padichukka thaan manasirukkuAnd there is a heart eager to learn it.
Indha vayasu ippa pudhusu adi vaadi poongodiThis age is fresh and new now, come on, my slender vine!
Indha maaman padikkum paadal inikkumThe song that this maternal uncle sings will be sweet,
Saerndhu paadadiSing along with me!
Indha maaman padikkum paadal inikkumThe song that this maternal uncle sings will be sweet,
Saerndhu paadadiSing along with me!
Male
Paattukkullae paattirukkuThere is a song within the song,
Padichukka thaan manasirukkuAnd there is a heart eager to learn it.
Male
Indha udalukkul vandha uyirukkulInto this soul within this body,
Vandhu pugundhavalaeOh girl who entered inside!
Andhi veyilukkul anbu malarukkulWithin the evening sunlight and affectionate flower,
Endrum inippavalaeOh girl who is forever sweet!
Female
Thattu thadaigalai vetti kalaiyanumOne must clear away all obstacles,
Thottu thodarndhu varaTo touch and continuously follow.
Thanga magalukku thanjam koduthidumProviding refuge to the golden girl,
Singam arugil varaAs the lion comes near.
Male
Chinnanjiru nenjukkullaeInside the tiny little heart,
Enna enna saedhigaloWhat news could there be?
Female
Chinna ponnu kannukkullaeInside the young girl's eyes,
Minnuvadhu aasaigaloAre those desires that shine?
Male
Sollum sollil thaen irukkuHoney exists in every word spoken,
Soragm pakkam thaan irukkuHeaven is right nearby.
Kaiyum kaiyum saendhirukkuHand and hand are joined together,
Female
Paattukkullae paattirukkuThere is a song within the song,
Padichukka thaan manasirukkuAnd there is a heart eager to learn it.
Female
Chittu kuruviyin vatta karuvizhiLet the round dark eyes of the sparrow
Kottam adikkattumaePlay and make mischief!
Kottum isai adhil konjum ilasugalIn the pouring music, let the affectionate youth
Katti puralattumaeHug and roll around!
Male
Pattu thuni ena kothu kani enaLike silk cloth and a cluster of fruits,
Kannam irukkattumaeLet the cheeks be tender!
Kotti koduthida otti kalithidaTo shower affection and embrace with joy,
Ullam nerungattumaeLet the hearts come closer!
Female
Pandhi onnu pottirukkuA feast has been laid out,
Bandham ulla maamanukkuFor the uncle with bonding ties.
Male
Sindhu kavi vandhirukkuA Sindhu poem has arrived,
Sondham ullam poongodikkuWith a loving heart for the floral vine.
Female
Onnaa rendaa vaarthaigal inguAre words just one or two here?
Oyaadhaiyaa vaazhkkai inguLife here never ceases,
Maaraadhaiyaa aasai indruDesires today will never change.
Male
Paattukkullae paattirukkuThere is a song within the song,
Padichukka thaan manasirukkuAnd there is a heart eager to learn it.
Indha vayasu ippa pudhusu adi vaadi poongodiThis age is fresh and new now, come on, my slender vine!
Indha maaman padikkum paadal inikkumThe song that this maternal uncle sings will be sweet,
Saerndhu paadadiSing along with me!
Indha maaman padikkum paadal inikkumThe song that this maternal uncle sings will be sweet,
Saerndhu paadadiSing along with me!
Male
Paattukkullae paattirukkuThere is a song within the song,
Padichukka thaan manasirukkuAnd there is a heart eager to learn it.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Paattukkullae Paattirukku from the 1992 film Thanga Manasukkaran is a vibrant romantic track celebrating youthful love, music, and emotional connection. The protagonist calls his beloved to sing together, expressing how her presence brings sweetness to his soul akin to gentle evening sunlight and tender blossoms. The song captures the playful banter and deep attachment between the lovers as they look forward to a blissful life filled with harmony and unbroken affection. Through rich lyrical imagery, the song highlights how love turns everyday moments into a sweet musical feast.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaaphora / Monai (Alliteration)

Paattukkullae paattirukku / Padichukka thaan manasirukku

Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound in consecutive opening lines to create rhythmic symmetry.

Metaphor

Chittu kuruviyin vatta karuvizhi / Kottam adikkattumae

Comparing the girl's eyes to those of a sparrow ('Chittu kuruvi') to emphasize playfulness and innocence.

Edegai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Pattu thuni ena kothu kani ena / Kannam irukkattumae

Matching of second consonants ('tt') across lines creating Tamil poetic rhyme.

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Trivia

Thanga Manasukkaran (1992) features a popular soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, starring Ramarajan and Rupini. Lyricist Piraisoodan crafted these catchy lines, and the song is widely remembered for its melodic duet structure.

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