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Parthale Paravasam

From Paarthale Paravasam · 2001

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Ganga Sitharasu, Febi Mani
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Paarthale Paravasam2001

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Chorus
Paravasam paravasamEcstasy, ecstasy
paravasam..Ecstasy..
Paravasam sam sam samEcstasy sam sam sam
Paravasam paravasamEcstasy, ecstasy
paravasam..Ecstasy..
Paravasam sam sam samEcstasy sam sam sam
Male
ThappichikooEscape!
Female
Raathiriyin sonthakaaraa..Owner of the night..
Ragasiya por vithaikaaraa..Expert in secret warfare techniques..
Muthathaal vanmurai seivaayaa..aaWill you commit violence with a kiss?
Tamil naattil thanneer panjam..There is a water scarcity in Tamil Nadu..
Thaniyaaga kulithaal kanjam..Bathing alone is being miserly..
Ondraaga kulithida varuvaayaa..aaWill you come to bathe together?
Paarthalae paravasamae..ae…Just looking at you brings ecstasy..
Female
Paravasam paravasam..Ecstasy, ecstasy..
Unnai paarthaal paravasam..Looking at you brings ecstasy..
Paravasam paravasam..Ecstasy, ecstasy..
Unnai paarthaal paravasam..Looking at you brings ecstasy..
Female
Raathiriyin sonthakaaraa..Owner of the night..
Ragasiya por vithaikaaraa..Expert in secret warfare techniques..
Muthathaal vanmurai seivaayaa..aaWill you commit violence with a kiss?
Tamil naattil thanneer panjam..There is a water scarcity in Tamil Nadu..
Thaniyaaga kulithaal kanjam..Bathing alone is being miserly..
Ondraaga kulithida varuvaayaa..aaWill you come to bathe together?
Male
Thappichikoo..(4)Escape! (4)
Thappichikoo..(4)Escape! (4)
Thappichikoo..Escape!
Female
Ada valluvarumIs Thiruvalluvar a relative of yours?
Unakkena uravaaAre your two lips a two-line Thirukkural?
Iru uthadugalWill you give me ten-fold pleasure?
Rendu vari kuralaaWill you give...
Inba pathamurai tharuvaayaaOur love and coffee are the same
Tharuvaayaa…aa…Both are best enjoyed when hot..
Female
Engal kaadhalumWill you come to slowly savor it?
Coffeyum ondruWill you come... will you come, will you come?
Rendum suda sudaLike butter, should I eat you up, my lord?
Kudithaal nandru..In front of you, millions of men are ordinary..
Mella suvaithida varuvaayaa..aaOwner of the night..
Varuvaayaa…varuvaayaa varuvaayaaExpert in secret warfare techniques..
Female
Naan vennai polavaeWill you commit violence with a kiss?
Unnai thinnavaa naathaa?There is a water scarcity in Tamil Nadu..
Pala kodi aangalumBathing alone is being miserly..
Unakku munnaal saathaa..Will you come to bathe together?
Female
Raathiriyin sonthakaaraa..Ecstasy, ecstasy..
Ragasiya por vithaikaaraa..Looking at you brings ecstasy..
Muthathaal vanmurai seivaayaa..aaEcstasy, ecstasy..
Tamil naattil thanneer panjam..Looking at you brings ecstasy..
Thaniyaaga kulithaal kanjam..By chanting your name daily..
Ondraaga kulithida varuvaayaa..aaMy heart keeps nagging like a house cricket..
Female
Paravasam paravasam..To heal my wounds, you are the medicine..
Unnai paarthaal paravasam..Are you the one?
Paravasam paravasam..Taking the spark of fire from Sivakasi..
Unnai paarthaal paravasam..Giving moisture from Cherrapunji..
Female
Thinam ucharikkumIs your body sculpted using Kolar gold?
Unthan peyaraalae..If you come out on a street procession, wink at the streetlights and mirrors!
Manam nacharikkumExcept me, for all other women, you are like an elder brother!
Suvar kozhi polae..Escape!
En kaayam theeraOwner of the night..
Marundhu nee thaanae..Expert in secret warfare techniques..
Neethaanae..Will you commit violence with a kiss?
Female
Sivakasiyin theeporiThere is a water scarcity in Tamil Nadu..
Eduthu..Bathing alone is being miserly..
Sira punjiyil eerappatham koduthu..Will you come to bathe together?
Kolar thangamJust looking at you brings ecstasy..
Sertha angamthaanaa…aaaOwner of rights who stays dry..
Nee veethivalam vanthaalO tree that hides nothing..
Theruvilakkum kannaadikkum kannaaWill you forge weapons with your lips?
Enga ennai thavara anaithu pengalukkumWill you forge... will you forge...
Neethaan annaa..Escape! (4)
Male
ThappichikooEscape! (4)
Female
Raathiriyin sonthakaaraa..Ahaaa.....
Ragasiya por vithaikaaraa..
Muthathaal vanmurai seivaayaa..aa
Tamil naattil thanneer panjam..
Thaniyaaga kulithaal kanjam..
Ondraaga kulithida varuvaayaa..aa
Paarthalae paravasamae..ae…
Female
Nanaiyaama urimai kaaraa..aaa
Marainthaethum maramaae ah..
Atharathaal aayuthangal seivaayaa
Seivaayaa….seivaayaa…
Male
Thappichikoo..(4)
Thappichikoo..(4)
Female
Ahaaa…..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Paarthale Paravasam' title track is a playful, sensual, and energetic song where the female protagonist expresses her deep passion, attraction, and romantic banter towards her lover. She uses playful metaphors comparing his lips to Thirukkural couplets, his warmth to hot coffee, and his physical perfection to a mix of Sivakasi firecrackers, Cherrapunji moisture, and Kolar gold. She humorously urges other women to stay away while declaring him as her sole healer and love interest.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

“Tamil naattil thanneer panjam.. Thaniyaaga kulithaal kanjam..”

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'Th' in Tamil naattil / Thaniyaaga.

Edhukai (Rhyming)

“Tamil naattil thanneer panjam.. Thaniyaaga kulithaal kanjam..”

Rhyming second letters in 'panjam' and 'kanjam'.

Metaphor

“Iru uthadugal Rendu vari kuralaa”

Comparing lips to two-line Kural couplets.

Hyperbole

“Sivakasiyin theepori... Kolar thangam Sertha angamthaanaa”

Exaggerating his appearance as forged from Sivakasi sparks, Cherrapunji wetness, and Kolar gold.

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Trivia

The song is the title track from K. Balachander's 100th directorial film 'Paarthale Paravasam' (2001), featuring music composed by A. R. Rahman with lyrics written by Na. Muthukumar.

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