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Lyrics & meaning

Paruvam Pona

From Dheiva Thaai · 1964

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Dheiva Thaai1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Paruvam pona paadhaiyilaeAlong the path where my youth traversed
En paarvaiyai oda vittaenI let my gaze wander
Avan uruvam kanda naal mudhalaaiFrom the day I caught sight of his form
En ullaththai aada vittaenI let my heart dance with joy
Female
Paruvam pona paadhaiyilaeAlong the path where my youth traversed
En paarvaiyai oda vittaenI let my gaze wander
Avan uruvam kanda naal mudhalaaiFrom the day I caught sight of his form
En ullaththai aada vittaenI let my heart dance with joy
Female
Kaadhal endroru naadagathaiThe drama known as love
En kann vazhi medaiyil nadithadhillaiHad never been staged through the eyes of mine
Adhai katru thandhavan thiru mugathaiThe divine face of the one who taught it to me
Kanniyin nenjam marappadhillaiA maiden's heart shall never forget
Female
Paruvam pona paadhaiyilaeAlong the path where my youth traversed
En paarvaiyai oda vittaenI let my gaze wander
Avan uruvam kanda naal mudhalaaiFrom the day I caught sight of his form
En ullaththai aada vittaenI let my heart dance with joy
Female
Idhazhil vaitha oru punnagaiyilWith a gentle smile placed upon his lips
En idhayathai alandhu vittaanHe measured and captured my heart
Idhazhil vaitha oru punnagaiyilWith a gentle smile placed upon his lips
En idhayathai alandhu vittaanHe measured and captured my heart
Iravil vandha pala kanavugalilThrough the many dreams that arrived at night
En iraivan valarndhu vittaanMy lord grew into a prominent figure in my thoughts
Iravil vandha pala kanavugalilThrough the many dreams that arrived at night
En iraivan valarndhu vittaanMy lord grew into a prominent figure in my thoughts
Female
Enakku enakkendru irundha ilamaiyaiThe youthfulness that belonged exclusively to me
Thanakkendru kaettu vittaanHe asked entirely for himself
Illai illai endru solla mudiyaamalUnable to say 'No, no'
Ennaikoduthu vittaenI surrendered myself to him
Ennaikoduthu vittaenI surrendered myself to him
Female
Paruvam pona paadhaiyilaeAlong the path where my youth traversed
En paarvaiyai oda vittaenI let my gaze wander
Avan uruvam kanda naal mudhalaaiFrom the day I caught sight of his form
En ullaththai aada vittaenI let my heart dance with joy
Female
Kodiyin idaiyil oru baaramillaiThere was no heavy burden on my slender waist
En vazhiyil nadandhu vandhaenI walked peacefully along my own way
Kuzhandhai manadhil oru kalakkamillaiThere was no distress in my child-like mind
En kaalam kadandhu vandhaenI spent my days in tranquility
Female
Maalaipozhudhil ilam thendral thodaadhaLike a blossom untouched by even the evening breeze
Malaraai naanirundhaenI remained pure and unblemished
Mannan vandha andha vaelaiyilaeThe moment my king arrived
Avan madiyil yen vizhundhaenWhy did I fall helpless into his lap?
Madiyil yen vizhundhaenWhy did I fall into his lap?
Aahaa…ohoo…mmmm..lalalalala…Aahaa…ohoo…mmmm..lalalalala…
Female
Paruvam pona paadhaiyilaeAlong the path where my youth traversed
En paarvaiyai oda vittaenI let my gaze wander
Avan uruvam kanda naal mudhalaaiFrom the day I caught sight of his form
En ullaththai aada vittaenI let my heart dance with joy
Ullaththai aada vittaenI let my heart dance with joy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic track captures a young woman's poetic reflections on falling in love and surrendering her heart to her beloved. She reminisces about her carefree, innocent past—a life as unburdened as a slender creeper and as untouched as a flower oblivious to the evening breeze. Everything changes when her beloved enters her life; his gentle smile and subtle charm captivate her completely, turning her nightly dreams into a sanctuary of love. Unable to resist his irresistible charm, she willingly gives away her youth and devotion. The lyric beautifully balances innocent hesitation with profound emotional surrender, painting love as a captivating drama taught by her king.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvakamm)

En kann vazhi medaiyil nadithadhillai

Compares her eyes to a theatrical stage where the drama of love is performed.

Simile (Upamai)

Maalaipozhudhil ilam thendral thodaadha Malaraai naanirundhaen

Compares her former innocent state to a delicate flower untouched by the soft evening breeze.

Mogana / Monai (Alliteration)

Idhazhil vaitha oru punnagaiyil En idhayathai alandhu vittaan

Repetition of initial phonemes ('Idhazhil' and 'Idhayathai') creating melodic harmony.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

Ennaikoduthu vittaen

Repeated phrase emphasizing complete emotional surrender.

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Trivia

Featured in the 1964 hit film 'Dheiva Thaai' starring M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi, this song remains one of Vaali's most famous romantic compositions. The track showcased P. Susheela's extraordinary vocal control, set to a sweet, rhythmic melodiya by the iconic composer duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.

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