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Paavadai Thonga Thonga

From Thangarasu · 1992

Lyricist
Kamakodiyan
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chitra
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Thangarasu
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
21 Feb 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oooo….paavadai thonga thonga
Poovaadai ponga ponga
Aaththaa enna paaththa kaiyai koththaa
Oooo…..aavaarang kaattukulla
Aalaana pottapulla
Naanu kalai maanu kombuth thaenu
Adi munthaanaiya pottu
Pudhu santhoshaththa kaattu
Female :Ada ekkaalamum ketkum
Intha akkaa maga paattu
Male :Sediyum kodiyum siliriththu kikkaatho
Oooo…..aavaarang kaattukulla
Aalaana pottapulla
Naanum kalai maanu kombuth thaenu…
Ottikkadi thegam pullarikkum
Oththi ninnaa oorae dulladikkum
Female :Ichchaippadi needhaan katttipidi
Pachchakodi kaattum manjakkili
Malaichaaral ooram kulir kaaththaaduthu
Mazhai kaala megam adhai paaththaaduthu
Female :Adhuthaanae ingae udal soodaeththuthu
Adiyaaththi nenjil oru sugam ketkuthu
Dhenam enakkaaga yaengi nikkum maanae
Naan thottaa enna thosham
Viral pattaa enna mosam
Oooo…..aavaarang kaattukulla
Aalaana pottapulla
Naanu kalai maanu kombuth thaenu…
Veppaththula vaadum vanji manam
Theppakkulam thedum sengamalam
Male :Vetkkam vittu kelu kuththamilla
Vegam vantha yaarum suththamilla
Madi maelae pottu unna thaalaattanum
Magan pola neeyum vanthu vaalaattanum
Male :Azhuthaakka neeyum konjam paaloottanum
Sinukkaama konji ennai seeraattanum
Ada unakkaga saernthu vacha aasai
Naan unnoduthaan mama
Ippa onnaaginen aamaam
Oooo….paavadai thonga thonga
Poovaadai ponga ponga
Aaththaa enna paaththa kaiyai koththaa
Oooo…..aavaarang kaattukulla
Aalaana pottapulla
Naanu kalai maanu kombuth thaenu
Adi munthaanaiya pottu
Pudhu santhosaththa kaattu
Female :Ada ekkaalamum ketkum
Intha akkaa maga paatu
Male :Sediyum kodiyum siliriththu kikkaatho
Oooo…..aavaarang kaattukulla
Aalaana pottapulla
Naanu
Male :Aah
Female :Kalai maanu
Male :Aah
Female :Kombuth thaenu…
Oh... with your skirt swaying low,
with the fragrance of flowers overflowing,
Oh mother, she looked at me and clasped my hands!
Oh... inside the wild senna forest,
a young girl has come of age!
I am a graceful deer, sweet honey high on a branch!
Drape your pallu (saree end) across,
and show me a brand-new joy!
Hey, it will echo for all time,
this song of your aunt's daughter!
Won't the plants and vines shiver with a thrill?
Oh... inside the wild senna forest,
a young girl has come of age!
I am a graceful deer, sweet honey high on a branch...
Snuggle close, girl, my body breaks into goosebumps!
If we stand apart, the whole town turns dull!
Hold me tight, just as your heart desires,
this golden parrot is showing you the green signal!
A cool breeze dances along the mountain slopes,
and the monsoon clouds dance as they watch!
Isn't that what warms up our bodies here?
Oh my, my heart is yearning for sweet pleasure!
My deer, who longs for me every single day,
what fault is there if I touch you?
What harm is there if my fingers brush against you?
Oh... inside the wild senna forest,
a young girl has come of age!
I am a graceful deer, sweet honey high on a branch...
This young girl's heart wilts in the heat,
like a red lotus searching for a temple pond!
Cast off your shyness and ask, there is no wrong in it,
when passion takes over, no one stays completely innocent!
I want to lay you on my lap and lull you to sleep,
and you should romp around playfully like a little boy!
If I cry, you must feed and comfort me,
and pamper me lovingly without complaining!
All the desire I saved up just for you...
I belong to you, my dear cousin,
and yes, now we have truly become one!
Oh... with your skirt swaying low,
with the fragrance of flowers overflowing,
Oh mother, she looked at me and clasped my hands!
Oh... inside the wild senna forest,
a young girl has come of age!
I am a graceful deer, sweet honey high on a branch!
Drape your pallu (saree end) across,
and show me a brand-new joy!
Hey, it will echo for all time,
this song of your aunt's daughter!
Won't the plants and vines shiver with a thrill?
Oh... inside the wild senna forest,
a young girl has come of age!
I am...
Ah...
...a graceful deer...
Ah...
...sweet honey high on a branch!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This duet from 'Thangarasu' (1992) portrays a romantic banter between two lovers in a rural setting surrounded by nature. The lovers express their blooming passion, comparing their attraction to nature's elements like the cool mountain breeze, rain clouds, and wild honey in the forest. They exchange affectionate banter about intimacy, comfort, and the joy of coming together as life partners.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monotony (Edukai & Mohnai)

Oooo….paavadai thonga thonga / Poovaadai ponga ponga

The usage of repeating initial and second consonant sounds across consecutive lines, such as 'thonga thonga' and 'ponga ponga', creates a rhythmic folk cadence.

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Naanu kalai maanu kombuth thaenu

The lovers describe themselves using metaphors of nature like 'kalai maanu' (stag deer) and 'kombuth thaenu' (honey from high tree branches).

Imagery & Personification

Sediyum kodiyum siliriththu kikkaatho

Nature is personified— rain clouds watching mountain breezes dance, while plants and vines shiver with romantic excitement.

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Trivia

The song features traditional Tamil folk lyricisms penned by lyricist Kamakodiyan, utilizing rustic imagery common in early 90s rural drama films in Tamil cinema.

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