Para Para Male
From Neer Paravai · 2012
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music director
- N. R. Raghunanthan
- Details
- Neer Paravai2012
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Para para para paravai ondru | A fluttering, restless bird |
| Kiru kiru vena thalaiyum sutri | Spinning dizzyingly in circles |
| Un kaalil veezhndhathu pennae jebikka vaa | Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win |
| Male | |
| Adhu paranthida vaanam illai | It has no sky left to fly in |
| Adhu irunthida boomiyum illai | It has no earth left to reside on |
| Un maarbil koodu katti valarkkavaa | Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself? |
| Male | |
| Oh anbae endhan vaazhvukku | Oh my love, for my life |
| Aasirvaadham neeyadi | You are the divine blessing |
| Kaneeraadum pillaikku | For the child bathed in tears |
| Neeyae kaadhal thaayadi | You are the loving mother |
| Male | |
| Unnai kaana meendum meendum | To see you again and again |
| Kangal thoondum | My eyes urge me |
| Irumurai oru vaanavil varuma | Will a rainbow appear twice? |
| Male | |
| Para para para paravai ondru | A fluttering, restless bird |
| Kiru kiru vena thalaiyum sutri | Spinning dizzyingly in circles |
| Un kaalil veezhndhathu pennae jebikka vaa | Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win |
| Male | |
| Adhu paranthida vaanam illai | It has no sky left to fly in |
| Adhu irunthida boomiyum illai | It has no earth left to reside on |
| Un maarbil koodu katti valarkkavaa | Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself? |
| Male | |
| Devalayam mezhugum naanae | I am like the melting wax in a church |
| Thiri yerum theeyum neeyae | You are the fire lighting up the wick |
| En dhegam kanneer vittu karayudhae | My body melts away shedding tears |
| Male | |
| Meen kotha chellum paravai | A bird going to peck at a fish |
| Meen valaiyil vizhundhathu pola | Just like falling into a fishing net |
| Vaazhkai un saalai oram thavikhudhae | My life writhes by the side of your street |
| Male | |
| Mazhaiyil kazhuviya manalilae | In the sand washed away by the rain |
| Tholaindha kaaladi naanadi | I am a lost footprint |
| Mugathai tholaitha en vaazhvukku | For my life that lost its identity |
| Nilaitha mugavari neeyadi | You are the permanent address |
| Male | |
| Petrol meethu theeyai pola | Like fire catching upon petrol |
| Undhan meedhu para paravena | Spreading rapidly over you |
| Paravuthu manasu | My heart spreads out |
| Male | |
| Para para para paravai ondru | A fluttering, restless bird |
| Kiru kiru vena thalaiyum sutri | Spinning dizzyingly in circles |
| Un kaalil veezhndhathu pennae jebikka vaa | Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win |
| Male | |
| Adhu paranthida vaanam illai | It has no sky left to fly in |
| Adhu irunthida boomiyum illai | It has no earth left to reside on |
| Un maarbil koodu katti valarkkavaa | Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself? |
| Male | |
| En ulagam kaivasam illai | My world is no longer in my control |
| En perum gyabagam illai | I do not even remember my own name |
| Sathiyamaai enarugae nee irukkiraai | Truly, you are right beside me |
| Male | |
| Petravarai veetil maranthen | I forgot my parents at home |
| Matravarai roattil maranthen | I forgot everyone else on the road |
| Maradhiyilum un ninaivai valarkirai | Even in my forgetfulness, you nurture your memory |
| Male | |
| Mangai en kural keladi | Oh maiden, listen to my voice |
| Naan madhuvil kidakkindra e-yadi | I am a fly trapped inside alcohol |
| Enadhu asuthangal paaradi | Look at my impurities and flaws |
| Vandhu ennai parisutham seiyadi | Come and make me pure |
| Male | |
| Petrol meethu theeyai pola | Like fire catching upon petrol |
| Undhan meedhu para paravena | Spreading rapidly over you |
| Paravuthu manasu | My heart spreads out |
| Male | |
| Para para para paravai ondru | A fluttering, restless bird |
| Kiru kiru vena thalaiyum sutri | Spinning dizzyingly in circles |
| Un kaalil veezhndhathu pennae jebikka vaa | Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win |
| Male | |
| Adhu paranthida vaanam illai | It has no sky left to fly in |
| Adhu irunthida boomiyum illai | It has no earth left to reside on |
| Un maarbil koodu katti valarkkavaa | Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself? |
பர பர பர பறவை ஒன்று
கிரு கிரு வென தலையும் சுற்றி
உன் காலில் வீழ்ந்தது பெண்ணே ஜெபிக்கவா ..
A fluttering, restless bird
Spinning dizzyingly in circles
Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win
அது பறந்திட வானம் இல்லை
அது இருந்திட பூமியும் இல்லை
உன் மார்பில் கூடு கட்டி வளர்க்கவா..
It has no sky left to fly in
It has no earth left to reside on
Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself?
ஓ அன்பே எந்தன் வாழ்வுக்கு
ஆசிர்வாதம் நீயடி
கண்ணீராடும் பிள்ளைக்கு
நீயே காதல் தாயடி ..
Oh my love, for my life
You are the divine blessing
For the child bathed in tears
You are the loving mother
உன்னை காண மீண்டும் மீண்டும்
கண்கள் தூண்டும்
இருமுறை ஒரு வானவில் வருமா
To see you again and again
My eyes urge me
Will a rainbow appear twice?
பர பர பர பறவை ஒன்று
கிரு கிரு வென தலையும் சுற்றி
உன் காலில் வீழ்ந்தது பெண்ணே ஜெபிக்கவா..
A fluttering, restless bird
Spinning dizzyingly in circles
Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win
அது பறந்திட வானம் இல்லை
அது இருந்திட பூமியும் இல்லை
உன் மார்பில் கூடு கட்டி வளர்க்கவா..
It has no sky left to fly in
It has no earth left to reside on
Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself?
தேவாலயம் மெழுகும் நானே
திரி ஏறும் தீயும் நீயே
என் தேகம் கண்ணீர் விட்டு கரையுதே
I am like the melting wax in a church
You are the fire lighting up the wick
My body melts away shedding tears
மீன் கொத்த செல்லும் பறவை
மீன் வலையில் விழுந்தது போல
வாழ்க்கை உன் சாலை ஓரம் தவிக்குதே
A bird going to peck at a fish
Just like falling into a fishing net
My life writhes by the side of your street
மழையில் கழுவிய மணலிலே
தொலைந்த காலடி நானடி
முகத்தை தொலைத்த என் வாழ்வுக்கு
நிலைத்த முகவரி நீயடி
In the sand washed away by the rain
I am a lost footprint
For my life that lost its identity
You are the permanent address
பெட்ரோல் மீது தீயை போல
உந்தன் மீது பற பற என பரவுது மனசு
Like fire catching upon petrol
Spreading rapidly over you
My heart spreads out
பற பற பற பறவை ஒன்று
கிறு கிறுவென தலையும் சுற்றி
உன் காலில் வீழ்ந்தது பெண்ணே ஜெபிக்கவா
A fluttering, restless bird
Spinning dizzyingly in circles
Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win
அது பறந்திட வானம் இல்லை
அது இருந்திட பூமியும் இல்லை
உன் மார்பில் கூடு கட்டி வளர்க்கவா
It has no sky left to fly in
It has no earth left to reside on
Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself?
என் உலகம் கைவசம் இல்லை
என் பெயரும் ஞாபகம் இல்லை
சத்தியமாய் என் அருகே நீ இருக்கிறாய்
My world is no longer in my control
I do not even remember my own name
Truly, you are right beside me
பெற்றவரை வீட்டில் மறந்தேன்
மற்றவரை ரோட்டில் மறந்தேன்
மறதியிலும் உன் நினைவை வளர்க்கிறாய்
I forgot my parents at home
I forgot everyone else on the road
Even in my forgetfulness, you nurture your memory
மங்கை என் குரல் கேளடி
நான் மதுவில் கிடக்கின்ற ஈ அடி
எனது அசுத்தங்கள் பாரடி
வந்து என்னை பரிசுத்தம் செய்யடி
Oh maiden, listen to my voice
I am a fly trapped inside alcohol
Look at my impurities and flaws
Come and make me pure
பெட்ரோல் மீது தீயை போல
உந்தன் மீது பற பற என பரவுது மனசு
Like fire catching upon petrol
Spreading rapidly over you
My heart spreads out
பர பர பர பறவை ஒன்று
கிரு கிரு வென தலையும் சுற்றி
உன் காலில் வீழ்ந்தது பெண்ணே ஜெபிக்கவா..
A fluttering, restless bird
Spinning dizzyingly in circles
Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win
அது பறந்திட வானம் இல்லை
அது இருந்திட பூமியும் இல்லை
உன் மார்பில் கூடு கட்டி வளர்க்கவா..
It has no sky left to fly in
It has no earth left to reside on
Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself?
Para para para paravai ondru
A fluttering, restless bird
Kiru kiru vena thalaiyum sutri
Spinning dizzyingly in circles
Un kaalil veezhndhathu pennae jebikka vaa
Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win
Adhu paranthida vaanam illai
It has no sky left to fly in
Adhu irunthida boomiyum illai
It has no earth left to reside on
Un maarbil koodu katti valarkkavaa
Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself?
Oh anbae endhan vaazhvukku
Oh my love, for my life
Aasirvaadham neeyadi
You are the divine blessing
Kaneeraadum pillaikku
For the child bathed in tears
Neeyae kaadhal thaayadi
You are the loving mother
Unnai kaana meendum meendum
To see you again and again
Kangal thoondum
My eyes urge me
Irumurai oru vaanavil varuma
Will a rainbow appear twice?
Para para para paravai ondru
A fluttering, restless bird
Kiru kiru vena thalaiyum sutri
Spinning dizzyingly in circles
Un kaalil veezhndhathu pennae jebikka vaa
Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win
Adhu paranthida vaanam illai
It has no sky left to fly in
Adhu irunthida boomiyum illai
It has no earth left to reside on
Un maarbil koodu katti valarkkavaa
Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself?
Devalayam mezhugum naanae
I am like the melting wax in a church
Thiri yerum theeyum neeyae
You are the fire lighting up the wick
En dhegam kanneer vittu karayudhae
My body melts away shedding tears
Meen kotha chellum paravai
A bird going to peck at a fish
Meen valaiyil vizhundhathu pola
Just like falling into a fishing net
Vaazhkai un saalai oram thavikhudhae
My life writhes by the side of your street
Mazhaiyil kazhuviya manalilae
In the sand washed away by the rain
Tholaindha kaaladi naanadi
I am a lost footprint
Mugathai tholaitha en vaazhvukku
For my life that lost its identity
Nilaitha mugavari neeyadi
You are the permanent address
Petrol meethu theeyai pola
Like fire catching upon petrol
Undhan meedhu para paravena
Spreading rapidly over you
Paravuthu manasu
My heart spreads out
Para para para paravai ondru
A fluttering, restless bird
Kiru kiru vena thalaiyum sutri
Spinning dizzyingly in circles
Un kaalil veezhndhathu pennae jebikka vaa
Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win
Adhu paranthida vaanam illai
It has no sky left to fly in
Adhu irunthida boomiyum illai
It has no earth left to reside on
Un maarbil koodu katti valarkkavaa
Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself?
En ulagam kaivasam illai
My world is no longer in my control
En perum gyabagam illai
I do not even remember my own name
Sathiyamaai enarugae nee irukkiraai
Truly, you are right beside me
Petravarai veetil maranthen
I forgot my parents at home
Matravarai roattil maranthen
I forgot everyone else on the road
Maradhiyilum un ninaivai valarkirai
Even in my forgetfulness, you nurture your memory
Mangai en kural keladi
Oh maiden, listen to my voice
Naan madhuvil kidakkindra e-yadi
I am a fly trapped inside alcohol
Enadhu asuthangal paaradi
Look at my impurities and flaws
Vandhu ennai parisutham seiyadi
Come and make me pure
Petrol meethu theeyai pola
Like fire catching upon petrol
Undhan meedhu para paravena
Spreading rapidly over you
Paravuthu manasu
My heart spreads out
Para para para paravai ondru
A fluttering, restless bird
Kiru kiru vena thalaiyum sutri
Spinning dizzyingly in circles
Un kaalil veezhndhathu pennae jebikka vaa
Has fallen at your feet, oh woman, come bless it to win
Adhu paranthida vaanam illai
It has no sky left to fly in
Adhu irunthida boomiyum illai
It has no earth left to reside on
Un maarbil koodu katti valarkkavaa
Shall it build a nest on your chest and nurture itself?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Para Para' from the movie Neerparavai (2012) is a deeply emotional, soulful track expressing the desperation, vulnerability, and spiritual longing of a lost soul seeking redemption through love. The protagonist compares himself to a helpless, injured bird that has nowhere to go in the world and surrenders completely at his lover's feet. Battling addiction and a life devoid of purpose, he views his beloved as a divine motherly presence, a guiding light, and his ultimate sanctuary. Through vivid metaphors of nature, fire, and water, Vairamuthu captures the intensity of a love that purifies and rescues a man drowning in his own flaws, transforming his pain into a sacred plea for salvation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia / Repetition (Adukku Thodar)
“Para para para paravai ondru / Kiru kiru vena thalaiyum sutri”
The repetition of 'Para para' and 'Kiru kiru' creates an auditory and rhythmic mimicry of a bird fluttering wildly and spinning dizzyingly.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Petrol meethu theeyai pola / Undhan meedhu para paravena / Paravuthu manasu”
Compares the rapid, overwhelming spread of love in the protagonist's heart to fire catching onto petrol.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Naan madhuvil kidakkindra e-yadi”
The protagonist directly compares himself to a housefly trapped inside alcohol, symbolizing his helplessness and entrapment in addiction.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Devalayam mezhugum naanae / Thiri yerum theeyum neeyae”
Compares himself to melting candle wax in a church and his beloved to the illuminating fire on the wick, portraying love as a act of devotion and purification.
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Trivia
'Para Para' was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan and rendered with soulful intensity by music composer-singer G. V. Prakash Kumar. Vairamuthu's evocative lyrics received widespread critical acclaim and won awards for capturing the protagonist's turmoil as a troubled fisherman seeking redemption through love in the film directed by Seenu Ramasamy.
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