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Lyrics & meaning

Paravaigal Siraginal

From Ninaivil Nindraval · 1967

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
V. Kumar
Details
Ninaivil Nindraval1967

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Paravaigal siraginaalBirds with their wings,
Anaikka kanden aiyaaI saw them embrace, sir.
Paarthaval paruvathaalAs a young woman watching this,
Mayanghi nindren aiyaaI stood mesmerized, sir.
Female
Paravaigal siraginaalBirds with their wings,
Anaikka kanden aiyaaI saw them embrace, sir.
Paarthaval paruvathaalAs a young woman watching this,
Mayanghi nindren aiyaaI stood mesmerized, sir.
Female
Paravaigal siraginaalBirds with their wings,
Anaikka kanden aiyaaI saw them embrace, sir.
Female
Vandugal malargalil uranghuvadhaenWhy do bees sleep inside flowers?
Andhi vaanamum boomiyum nerunghuvadhaenWhy do the dusk sky and the earth come closer?
Vandugal malargalil uranghuvadhaenWhy do bees sleep inside flowers?
Andhi vaanamum boomiyum nerunghuvadhaenWhy do the dusk sky and the earth come closer?
Kodi asainthiada thendralum veesuvadhaenWhy does the breeze blow as the creepers sway?
Kombhil anilgalum ragasiyam pesuvadhaenWhy do squirrels whisper secrets on the branches?
Female
Paravaigal siraginaalBirds with their wings,
Anaikka kanden aiyaaI saw them embrace, sir.
Paarthaval paruvathaalAs a young woman watching this,
Mayanghi nindren aiyaa…haaa..aaaa..haaaI stood mesmerized, sir... ah... ah...
Paravaigal siraginaalBirds with their wings,
Anaikka kanden aiyaaI saw them embrace, sir.
Female
Uyir kondu nadkkindra silaiyallavaaIs this not a living, walking statue?
Idhai unakkendru neeyendru vilai kollavaaShall I claim this as yours and yours alone?
Uyir kondu nadkkindra silaiyallavaaIs this not a living, walking statue?
Idhai unakkendru neeyendru vilai kollavaaShall I claim this as yours and yours alone?
Unnai edhir kondu azhaikkindra manamallavaaIs this not a heart that welcomes and greets you?
Indru ilamaiyin devadhaikku padhil sollavaaShall I give an answer to the goddess of youth today?
Female
Paravaigal siraginaalBirds with their wings,
Anaikka kanden aiyaaI saw them embrace, sir.
Paarthaval paruvathaalAs a young woman watching this,
Mayanghi nindren aiyaa…haaa..aaaa..haaaI stood mesmerized, sir... ah... ah...
Paravaigal siraginaalBirds with their wings,
Anaikka kanden aiyaaI saw them embrace, sir.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Paravaigal siraginaal' expresses a young woman's awakening to love and romantic longing through vivid imagery of nature. She observes birds embracing, bees sleeping inside blossoms, the evening sky meeting the earth, and squirrels whispering on tree branches, pondering why nature displays such intimate harmony. These observations serve as a metaphor for her own blooming youth and deep affection towards her beloved, whom she addresses with respectful endearment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Paravaigal siraginaal / Paarthaval paruvathaal

The repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound in 'Paravaigal' and 'Paarthaval' creates rhythmic harmony across lines.

Personification

Kombhil anilgalum ragasiyam pesuvadhaen

Attributes human behaviors like whispering secrets to squirrels on tree branches.

Metaphor & Nature Imagery

Andhi vaanamum boomiyum nerunghuvadhaen

Uses natural phenomena (dusk sky meeting earth, bees sleeping in flowers) as metaphors for romantic union and longing.

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Trivia

'Ninaivil Nindraval' (1967) featured music composed by V. Kumar, who was known for his melodious and haunting tunes in 1960s Tamil cinema. Playback singer L.R. Eswari delivered a delicate performance in this song, departing from her usual high-energy dance tracks to capture a soft, romantic mood.

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