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Lyrics & meaning

Pakkathile Kanni Pen

From Padikkadha Medhai · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
A. L. Raghavan, Jamuna Rani
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Padikkadha Medhai
Movie release year
1960
Lyrics added on
3 Oct 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pakkathilae kanni penn irukku
Kann paarvai podudhae surukku
Pakkathilae kanni penn irukku
Kann paarvai podudhae surukku
Paathaiyilae pala valaivirukku
Unga paarvaiyilae namma uyir irukku
Paathaiyilae pala valaivirukku
Unga paarvaiyilae namma uyir irukku
Naanirukkum podhu bayam edhukku
En naattam ellaam un mel irukku
Naanirukkum podhu bayam edhukku
En naattam ellaam un mel irukku
Aanaikkum kooda adi sarukkum
Idhai arindhum yaeno veen kirukku
Aanaikkum kooda adi sarukkum
Idhai arindhum yaeno veen kirukku
Oh pakkathilae kanni penn irukku
Kann paarvai podudhae surukku
Pakkathilae kanni penn irukku
Kann paarvai podudhae surukku
Nenjinilae pudhu ninaivirukku
Adhil naesathinaal varum manamirukku
Nenjinilae pudhu ninaivirukku
Adhil naesathinaal varum manamirukku
Nimmadhiyaai naamum iruppadharkku
Nalla neramum idamum kidaithirukku
Nimmadhiyaai naamum iruppadharkku
Nalla neramum idamum kidaithirukku
Engum inbam niraindhirukku
Adhil iru manam ondraai kalandhirukku
Engum inbam niraindhirukku
Adhil iru manam ondraai kalandhirukku
Oh pakkathilae kanni penn irukku
Kann paarvai podudhae surukku
Pakkathilae kanni penn irukku
Kann paarvai podudhae surukku
A young girl is right beside you,
and her gaze traps you like a lasso.
A young girl is right beside you,
and her gaze traps you like a lasso.
There are many sharp bends on the road,
and our lives depend on where you look.
There are many sharp bends on the road,
and our lives depend on where you look.
Why should you fear when I am here?
All my attention is fixed on you.
Why should you fear when I am here?
All my attention is fixed on you.
Even an elephant can lose its footing,
knowing that, why this foolish craze?
Even an elephant can lose its footing,
knowing that, why this foolish craze?
Oh, a young girl is right beside you,
and her gaze traps you like a lasso.
A young girl is right beside you,
and her gaze traps you like a lasso.
A fresh thought stirs within the heart,
filled with the fragrance born of love.
A fresh thought stirs within the heart,
filled with the fragrance born of love.
For the two of us to be at peace,
we have found the right time and place.
For the two of us to be at peace,
we have found the right time and place.
Joy is overflowing everywhere,
and two hearts have blended into one.
Joy is overflowing everywhere,
and two hearts have blended into one.
Oh, a young girl is right beside you,
and her gaze traps you like a lasso.
A young girl is right beside you,
and her gaze traps you like a lasso.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Pakkathilae Kanni Penn Irukku from Padikkadha Medhai (1960) is a playful romantic duet that captures the exhilaration, hesitation, and tenderness of young love. The protagonist describes the thrilling intensity of his beloved's gaze and the turns on love's path, while reassuring her of his steadfast devotion and protection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Pakkathilae kanni penn irukku / Kann paarvai podudhae surukku”

The song consistently uses the rhyming suffix '-irukku' and '-surukku' at the end of lines to establish a catchy, musical rhythm.

Pazhamozhi (Proverb Insertion)

“Aanaikkum kooda adi sarukkum”

The lyricist invokes the famous Tamil proverb 'Aanaikkum adi sarukkum' (Even elephants slip) to metaphorically illustrate that anyone, no matter how strong or cautious, can succumb to love or make a misstep.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Nenjinilae pudhu ninaivirukku”

Repetition of the initial 'N' sound creates pleasant melodic harmony across the line.

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Trivia

Padikkadha Medhai (1960) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki, featuring memorable music composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi. This duet remains a popular vintage romantic track of Tamil cinema.

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