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Lyrics & meaning

Pallanguzhiyin Vattam Parthen

From Aanandham · 2001

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
P. Unnikrishnan, Harini
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Details
Aanandham2001

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Pallaanguzhiyin vattam paarthen otrai naanayamI saw the circular pits of a Pallanguzhi board in a single coin.
Pullaanguzhalin thulaigal paarthen otrai naanayamI saw the finger holes of a flute in a single coin.
Thudikum kangalil kanmani paarthenI saw the pupil in fluttering eyes.
Kadigarathil neram paarthenI saw time ticking in a clock.
Female
Sevvandhi poovil naduvil paarthenI saw the center of a chrysanthemum flower.
Dhesiya kodiyil sakaram paarthenI saw the wheel on the national flag.
Iravil oru naal pournami paarthenI saw the full moon on a night.
Otrai naanayamA single coin.
Female
Pallaanguzhiyin vattam paarthen otrai naanayamI saw the circular pits of a Pallanguzhi board in a single coin.
Pullaanguzhalin thulaigal paarthen otrai naanayamI saw the finger holes of a flute in a single coin.
Male
Adi kaalam muzhuvadhum kaathirupenHey girl, I will wait for an eternity.
Nee kaanum idathinil poothirupenI will bloom wherever your eyes look.
Adi otrai rubaai pakkam irandumHey, both sides of this one-rupee coin...
Endhan anbu serndhirukum...hold my love bound together.
Nenjil vaithu kaathiruHold it close to your heart and cherish it.
Female
Thanga aabaranam ondrum thevaiyillaiNo gold ornaments are needed at all.
Indha naanayam podhadhaaIs this single coin not enough?
Thazhuvum manadhai kunguma chimizhilCan't you hold this embracing heart...
Thaduka mudiyadhaa...inside a small kumkum box?
Male
Selva seedhanamae nee sirikaiyilaeO precious treasure, when you smile...
Pala sillarai sidhari vidum...many small coins scatter around.
Selavu seithida ninaithaal koodaEven if I think of spending it...
Idhayam padhari vidum...my heart trembles in panic.
Female
Pallaanguzhiyin vattam paarthen otrai naanayamI saw the circular pits of a Pallanguzhi board in a single coin.
Male
Pullaanguzhalin thulaigal paarthen otrai naanayamI saw the finger holes of a flute in a single coin.
Female
Ada netru nadanthadhu naadagamaaHey, was what happened yesterday a play?
Nee kaasu koduthadhu soosagamaaWas you giving me money a subtle hint?
Ada otrai rubaai pakkam iranduHey, both sides of this one-rupee coin...
Enna solla kaasu thandhaai...what did you give it to tell me?
Enni enni paarkirenI keep looking at it and counting again and again.
Male
Adi perazhagae unnai serndhidavaeO ultimate beauty, to unite with you...
Indha naanayam oar saatchi...this coin stands as a witness.
Irukum uyirum unakae ubayamMy very remaining life is a gift to you.
Edharku aaraaichiWhy any further questioning or research?
Female
Indha naanayathil unnai paarthirupenI have seen you inside this coin.
Pirar paarkavum vida maatenI will not let others even look at it.
Kadavul vandhu ketaal koodaEven if God comes and asks for it...
Kaanikai ida maaten...I will not offer it as a gift.
Male
Pallaanguzhiyin vattam paarthen otrai naanayamI saw the circular pits of a Pallanguzhi board in a single coin.
Pullaanguzhalin thulaigal paarthen otrai naanayamI saw the finger holes of a flute in a single coin.
Female
Thudikum kangalil kanmani paarthenI saw the pupil in fluttering eyes.
Male
Kadigarathil neram paarthenI saw time ticking in a clock.
Female
Sevvandhi poovil naduvil paarthenI saw the center of a chrysanthemum flower.
Dhesiya kodiyil sakaram paarthenI saw the wheel on the national flag.
Male
Iravil oru naal pournami paarthenI saw the full moon on a night.
Female
Otrai naanayamA single coin.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Pallaanguzhiyin Vattam from the 2001 movie Aanandham is a tender romantic song where a humble one-rupee coin becomes a priceless token of love between sweethearts. The song beautifully captures how love elevates a simple everyday object into an eternal symbol of togetherness, commitment, and memory.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Visual Imagery (Uvamai)

Pallaanguzhiyin vattam paarthen otrai naanayam

The lyricist compares the round shape of a single coin to various round shapes in life—the circles of a Pallanguzhi board, holes of a flute, pupils of an eye, flower center, flag's wheel, and full moon.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Pallaanguzhiyin vattam paarthen / Pullaanguzhalin thulaigal paarthen

Repetition of the initial sound 'P' in adjacent lines ('Pallaanguzhiyin' and 'Pullaanguzhalin').

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Pallaanguzhiyin vattam paarthen / Pullaanguzhalin thulaigal paarthen

Repetition of the second consonant 'll' (ல்) in consecutive lines.

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Trivia

Composed by SA Rajkumar with lyrics by Na. Muthu Kumar, this song from the movie Aanandham (2001) became popular for its unique thematic focus on a simple one-rupee coin serving as a love token between the characters played by Murali and Rambha.

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