- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Movie name
- Ninaivil Nindraval
- Movie release year
- 1967
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Apr 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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