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Pagalendrum Iravendrum

From Thangaikkor Geetham · 1983

Lyricist
T. Rajendar
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Sasirekha
Music director
T. Rajendar
Movie name
Thangaikkor Geetham
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
15 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pagalendrum iravendrum bhoomilae
Naadamaadum nee pournami en kadhali
Pagalendrum iravendrum bhoomilae
Naadamaadum nee pournami en kadhali
Jilu jilu odaiyilae haei
Sevvanthi aadaiyilae haei
Jilu jilu odaiyilae haei
Sevvanthi aadaiyilae haei
Neeril thaalam alai poduthu…
Neeril thaalam alai poduthu…
Pagalendrum iravendrum bhoomilae
Naadamaadum nee pournami en kadhali
Deva ragasiyathai pondra adhiyaththi
Nigazhththi kaattugindra kangal
Thiraatchai pazha rasaththil bodhai magaththuvaththai
Pudhaiththu vaiththirukkum idhzhgal…..haa….
Deva ragasiyathai pondra adhiyaththi
Nigazhththi kaattugindra kangal
Thiraatchai pazha rasaththil bodhai magaththuvaththai
Pudhaiththu vaiththirukkum idhzhgal…..haa….
Enai nokki thoovum….
Male :Hoi
Female :Un vaarththai pookkal
Male :Haa
Enai nokki thoovum
Un vaarththai pookkal
Nenja kulaththil thengi kidakkum
Ninaivai varudaatho
Male :Haei…..
Female :Nenja kulaththil thengi kidakkum
Ninaivai varudaatho…
Jilu jilu odaiyilae haei
Sevvanthi aadaiyilae haei
Neeril thaalam alai poduthu…
Thennankeettruthanai nadamaada solli
Jathigal sollugindra thendral
Paavai menithanai naanam kolla solli
Jaalam seigindra aangal
Male :Haa
Thennankeettruthanai nadamaada solli
Jathigal sollugindra thendral
Paavai menithanai naanam kolla solli
Jaalam seigindra aangal…
Male :Lalalalalalalala
Vel pondra vizhigal en nenjil paaya
Vel pondra vizhigal en nenjil paaya
Kaayam varavillai mogam pirakkuthu
Maayamthaan enna
Kaayam varavillai mogam pirakkuthu
Maayamthaan enna haa…..
Jilu jilu odaiyilae haei
Male :Haei
Female :Sevvanthi aadaiyilae haei
Male :Haei
Female :Neeril thaalam alai poduthu…
Rapapaapaa pagalendrum iravendrum bhoomilae
Naadamaadum nee pournami en kadhali
Nee pouranami ha en kadhali
Nee pouranami ha en kadhali ho
Whether it is day or night upon this earth,
you are a walking full moon, my love.
Whether it is day or night upon this earth,
you are a walking full moon, my love.
In the cool, glistening stream, hey!
Draped in yellow chrysanthemum folds, hey!
In the cool, glistening stream, hey!
Draped in yellow chrysanthemum folds, hey!
Waves keep the rhythm in the water...
Waves keep the rhythm in the water...
Whether it is day or night upon this earth,
you are a walking full moon, my love.
Like an unfolding divine mystery,
your eyes perform wonders.
The intoxicating richness of grape wine
is kept hidden within your lips... ha...
Like an unfolding divine mystery,
your eyes perform wonders.
The intoxicating richness of grape wine
is kept hidden within your lips... ha...
Showered towards me...
Male: Hey!
Female: ...are your flower-like words.
Male: Ha!
Showered towards me,
your flower-like words,
resting in the pool of my heart,
won't they gently caress my memories?
Male: Hey...
Female: Resting in the pool of my heart,
won't they gently caress my memories?
In the cool, glistening stream, hey!
Draped in yellow chrysanthemum folds, hey!
Waves keep the rhythm in the water...
Telling the coconut fronds to dance,
the gentle breeze recites rhythmic beats.
Making a woman blush with shy modesty,
men play their charming tricks.
Male: Ha!
Telling the coconut fronds to dance,
the gentle breeze recites rhythmic beats.
Making a woman blush with shy modesty,
men play their charming tricks...
Male: La la la la la la la!
When your spear-like eyes pierce my heart,
when your spear-like eyes pierce my heart,
no wound is made, yet passion is born!
What kind of magic is this?
No wound is made, yet passion is born!
What kind of magic is this, ha...
In the cool, glistening stream, hey!
Male: Hey!
Female: Draped in yellow chrysanthemum folds, hey!
Male: Hey!
Female: Waves keep the rhythm in the water...
Ra-pa-pa-pa, whether day or night upon this earth,
you are a walking full moon, my love.
You are the full moon, ha, my love!
You are the full moon, ha, my love, ho!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Pagalendrum Iravendrum is a romantic duet from the 1983 Tamil film Thangaikkor Geetham, composed and written by T. Rajendar and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Sasirekha. The hero compares his lover to a full moon that dances continuously regardless of day or night. Through rich natural imagery—cool streams, swaying coconut leaves, and rhythmic water waves—the song portrays the playful romance and deep emotional connection between the lovers. The lyrics highlight how tender words, captivating eyes, and enchanting presence bring joy and sweet passion without any pain, celebrating love as a divine and magical experience.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Un vaarththai pookkal”

Comparing words to flowers ('vaarththai pookkal') directly creates a vivid image of sweet, delicate speech showering upon the lover.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Nenja kulaththil thengi kidakkum”

Comparing the heart to a pond ('Nenja kulaththil') emphasizes depth and stagnant memories waiting to be stirred.

Simile (Upamai)

“Vel pondra vizhigal en nenjil paaya”

Comparing eyes to sharp spears ('Vel pondra vizhigal') highlights their striking and piercing romantic impact.

Onomatopoeia / Reduplication (Irattai Kilavi)

“Jilu jilu odaiyilae haei”

'Jilu jilu' phonetically evokes the soothing, cool sensation of flowing stream water.

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Trivia

Thangaikkor Geetham (1983) features T. Rajendar's signature style of writing, composing, and directing. Rajendar is celebrated for his unique lyrical style heavy on internal rhyming (Edhugai/Monai) and lively, rhythmic soundscapes. SPB's vocal flexibility alongside Sasirekha's soft delivery made this song a popular radio favorite during the 1980s.

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