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Lyrics & meaning

Pattu Vanna Roja

From Jeeva (1988 Film) · 1988

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
K. S. Chitra
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Jeeva (1988 Film)1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Pattu vanna roja poovil seitha thegamA body crafted like a silk-colored rose flower
Thottu thottu lesaa killi paarkka vendumOne must touch it softly and pinch it gently to see
Kangal rendum kangal alla kaamasaashthiramBoth eyes are not just eyes, they are the treatise of love
Female
Pattu vanna roja poovil seitha thegamA body crafted like a silk-colored rose flower
Thottu thottu lesaa killi paarkka vendumOne must touch it softly and pinch it gently to see
Kangal rendum kangal alla kaamasaashthiramBoth eyes are not just eyes, they are the treatise of love
Female
Angam alla thanga maaligaiNot just limbs, but a golden palace
Yaarum ingu thangalaamAnyone can stay here
Inbam ennum anbu vaadagaiPaying affection called pleasure as the rent
Thanthuvittu sellalaamThey can pay it and leave
Engu engu enna ennaWhere, where, what, what
Indru paarkka vendumaaDo you want to see today?
Yaarum ennai paarththa pinnaeAfter anyone looks at me
Kangal mooda thondrumaaWould they ever feel like closing their eyes?
Female
Ennai theendum thendral kaaththuThe gentle breeze touching me
Adhu theeyai mootti pochchuIt ignited a fire
Idhazh thenai konjam ooththuPour a little honey from your lips
Female
Pattu vanna roja poovil seitha thegamA body crafted like a silk-colored rose flower
Thottu thottu lesaa killi paarkka vendumOne must touch it softly and pinch it gently to see
Kangal rendum kangal alla kaamasaashthiramBoth eyes are not just eyes, they are the treatise of love
Female
Pattu vanna roja poovil seitha thegamA body crafted like a silk-colored rose flower
Thottu thottu lesaa killi paarkka vendumOne must touch it softly and pinch it gently to see
Female
Aadai kooda enthan maeniyilEven the dress on my body
Mella ottikkondathuHas slowly clung to me
Noolil neitha aadaikkennavoI wonder why the dress woven from thread
Aasai vegam vanthathuDeveloped a rush of desire
Kaamam ennum paavam theerkkumWashing away the sin called lust
Poigai ondru kaanalaamA lake can be seen
Yaei kaalai maalai yadhum indriHey, without any distinction of morning or evening
Aadumpothu aadalaamWhen it is time to dance, we can dance
Female
Ennai paarkka kangal yaengumEyes long to catch a glimpse of me
Adhil aasai moochchu vaangumIn that longing, desire pants for breath
Ini aanmai engu thoongumWhere can manhood sleep anymore?
Female
Pattu vanna roja poovil seitha thegamA body crafted like a silk-colored rose flower
Thottu thottu lesaa killi paarkka vendumOne must touch it softly and pinch it gently to see
Kangal rendum kangal alla kaamasaashthiramBoth eyes are not just eyes, they are the treatise of love
Female
Pattu vanna roja poovil seitha thegamA body crafted like a silk-colored rose flower
Thottu thottu lesaa killi paarkka vendumOne must touch it softly and pinch it gently to see
Kangal rendum kangal alla kaamasaashthiramBoth eyes are not just eyes, they are the treatise of love

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual track from the 1988 Tamil movie Jeeva describes the beauty, charm, and allure of a woman. Using rich metaphors, the song compares her body to a soft silk-colored rose and a golden palace. The lyrics express intense desire, passion, and the intoxicating effect of love and attraction, capturing a playful yet deeply passionate mood.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kangal rendum kangal alla kaamasaashthiram

The eyes are directly equated to 'kaamasaashthiram' (the treatise of love) and the body to a golden palace ('thanga maaligai').

Simile / Visual Imagery

Pattu vanna roja poovil seitha thegam

Comparing the body to a silk-colored rose evokes vivid softness and beauty.

Repetition (Anaphora / Repetitive Phrasing)

Thottu thottu lesaa killi paarkka vendum

The repetition of 'Thottu thottu' creates a rhythmic emphasis on gentle touch.

Edukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Angam alla thanga maaligai / Inbam ennum anbu vaadagai

The second letters 'ng' match in 'Angam' and 'Inbam', establishing classic Tamil poetic rhyme.

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Trivia

Jeeva (1988) starred Sathyaraj and Silk Smitha, with music composed by Gangai Amaran who also penned the lyrics. The song became a popular club/glamour dance number in late 80s Tamil cinema, celebrated for its catchy beat and sensual lyrical structure.

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