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Lyrics & meaning

Perai Sollava

From Guru · 1980

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Guru
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
30 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{ Perai chollava
Adhu nyaayam aagumaa } (2)
Naan paadum sree raagam
Ennaalumae neeyallava
En kannanae en mannava
{ Thanga maangani
En dharma devathai } (2)
Naan paadum sree raagam
Ennalumae neeyallava
En poongodi vidai sollava
Perai chollava
Adhu nyaayam aagumaa
Idai oru kodi idhazh oru kani
Inba logamae un kangal thaanadi
Malarenum mugam alaivadhu sugam
Ondru podhumae ini ungal thenmozhi
Naan thedinen poonthottamae vandhadhu
Naan ketadhu arugae nindradhu
Ini mel parakatum paravaigal irandum
Perai chollava
Adhu nyaayam aagumaa
Paa paa pa pa paa
Pa pa pa paa paa
Pudhu mazhai idhu
Suvai tharum madhu
Valla poocharam
Adhu idhazhil vandhadhu
Iniyadhu idhu
Kazhinthadhu adhu
Ilamai enbadhu
Un udalil ulladhu
Nee potadhu
En kannilae mandhiram
Naan paarthadhu azhagin aalayam
Idhu thaan ulagathai
Rasikindra paruvam
Thanga maangani en dharma devathai
Pa pa pa pa
Pa pa paa paaa paa paa paa
Navamani radham
Nadai perum vidham
Namadhu kovilil
Ini nalla urchavam
Kavidhaigal tharum
Kalai undhan vasam
Gangai aaru pol
Ini pongum mangalam
Oar aayiram thaen aarugal vandhana
Neeraduvom dhinamum neendhuvom
Sari thaan nadakatum
Ilamaiyin rasanai
Perai chollava
Adhu nyaayam aagumaa
Thanga maangani
En dharma devathai
Naan paadum sree raagam
Laa la la laa laa la la la
Laa laa laa laa laa laa laa laa
Pa pa pa pa pa pa paa paaa paa
Shall I speak your name?
Would that be fair?
The sacred melody (Sri Ragam) I sing,
isn't it you every single day?
My beloved Krishna, my king!
Golden sweet mango,
my goddess of virtue!
The sacred melody (Sri Ragam) I sing,
isn't it you every single day?
My blossoming vine, shall I tell you the answer?
Shall I speak your name?
Would that be fair?
Your waist is a slender vine, your lips a sweet fruit,
your eyes are a world of pure joy, my girl!
Your flower-like face swaying gently is pure bliss,
just one phrase from your sweet voice is enough now.
I searched for a flower, and a whole garden arrived!
What I wished for came and stood right by my side.
From now on, let both these birds soar high.
Shall I speak your name?
Would that be fair?
Pa pa pa pa pa
Pa pa pa pa pa
This is fresh rain,
intoxicating wine with rich taste,
a delicate string of flowers
that bloomed upon your lips.
This present moment is sweet,
the past has slipped away.
The true essence of youth
dwells within your body.
What you cast
into my eyes was pure magic.
What I beheld was a temple of beauty.
This is the wonderful season
to relish the whole world.
Golden sweet mango, my goddess of virtue!
Pa pa pa pa
Pa pa paa paa pa pa pa
A chariot adorned with precious gems,
in the graceful way you walk—
in our sacred temple,
a grand festival begins from now on.
Inspiring endless poetry,
the art of romance is in your hands.
Like the sacred river Ganga,
auspicious joy will overflow from now on.
A thousand rivers of honey have flowed in,
we will bathe in them, we will swim every day.
All right, let it happen—
this sweet delight of youth!
Shall I speak your name?
Would that be fair?
Golden sweet mango,
my goddess of virtue,
the sacred melody I sing...
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La la la la la la la la
Pa pa pa pa pa pa paa paa pa
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Perai Chollava' from the 1980 film Guru is a classic romantic duet expressing profound affection, beauty, and youthful exuberance between two lovers. Using classical musical concepts like 'Sree Raagam' as an allegory for the beloved, the song portrays how true love elevates the partner into a sacred melody that defines the singer's life. Rich in nature imagery—referencing flower gardens, golden fruits, rivers of honey, and divine temples—the lyrics convey a playful yet deep celebration of romance and mutual adoration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Naan paadum sree raagam / Ennaalumae neeyallava

Comparing the lover directly to the sacred musical scale 'Sree Raagam'.

Simile (Uwamai)

Gangai aaru pol / Ini pongum mangalam

Comparing the overflow of blessings and happiness to the flowing Ganges river using 'pol'.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Oar aayiram thaen aarugal vandhana

Exaggerating love's sweetness as a thousand rivers of honey flowing in.

Imagery / Anaphora

Idai oru kodi idhazh oru kani

Using sensory and rhythmic natural forms like vines and fruits to describe physical beauty.

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