- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- P. Susheela, K. J. Jesudass
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Movie name
- Elan Kandru
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Parisam Podaatha Kadhali' from the 1985 film 'Elan Kandru' is a romantic duet written by Gangai Amaran. The song explores the tender emotions and deep yearning shared between two lovers who are eagerly awaiting their official betrothal ('parisam'). The male lover compares his partner's heart to a fragile flower and his sleepless, lonely nights to Shivarathri, expressing how her presence cures his longing. In response, the female lover shyly responds, asking him to be patient and gentle with her youthfulness while acknowledging the deep connection they share. Through poetic imagery of nature, breezes, and melody, the lyrics highlight the sweetness of romantic anticipation.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai)
“Parisam podaatha kadhali manasu poo maathiri”
Compares the delicate heart of an unbetrothed lover to a tender flower ('poo maathiri').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nilavu sirikaatha raaththiri enakku sivaraaththiri”
Compares sleepless moonless nights to Shivarathri ('sivaraaththiri'), symbolic of staying awake all night.
Oxymoron / Paradox
“En panjavarnamae en nenjai nanaichae / Uyiril thee vithaichae….”
Contrasts the idea of water ('thanni') drenching the heart while simultaneously sowing fire ('thee vithaichae') in the soul.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Male :Manae naalaam maasam kettaen un sethi / Thaenae paechaa pesi theeraen en viyaathi”
The usage of 'Manae' and 'Thaenae' at the start of adjacent lines creates a pleasing poetic rhyme.
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Trivia
The term 'Parisam' refers to 'Parisam Poduthal', a traditional Tamil custom where the groom's family presents formal gifts and betrothal token to the bride's family to finalize a wedding engagement.
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