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Lyrics & meaning

Poda Pazhakattum Jodi

From Patham Pasali · 1970

Lyricist
Aalangudi Somu
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Patham Pasali
Movie release year
1970
Lyrics added on
16 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Podaa pazhagattum jodi
Podaa pazhagattum jodi
Varuvaanga odi pongaavai thedi..podaa
Raaja oru raaniya paarthaan
Kaadhal porakkala
Naan raathiri pagala sindhichi paarthen
Paadhai puriyala
Raaja oru raaniya paarthaan
Kaadhal porakkala
Naan raathiri pagala sindhichi paarthen
Paadhai puriyala
Thaaja panni sindhikka vechen
Kanakkum thavarala
Thaaja panni sindhikka vechen
Kanakkum thavarala
Thambathiyaakki paakkira varaikkum
Enakkum oivillae …enakkum oivillae
Ada podaa pazhagattum jodi
Varuvaanga odi pongaavai thedi..podaa
Paappa indru unakkum enakkum
Paasam porandhadhu
Kannu paarthathinaale avanga manasila
Kaadhal malarndhadhu
Paappa indru unakkum enakkum
Paasam porandhadhu
Kannu paarthathinaale avanga manasila
Kaadhal malarndhadhu
Sondham indru ethanai vidhama
Porandhu valarudhu
Sondham indru ethanai vidhama
Porandhu valarudhu
Idhu iraivan thandhadhu
Adhu paruvam thandhadhu
Idhu iraivan thandhadhu
Adhu paruvam thandhadhu
Ada podaa pazhagattum jodi
Varuvaanga odi pongaavai thedi..
Go on, let the pair get to know each other
Go on, let the pair get to know each other
They will come running looking for the park... go on!
The king saw a queen,
But love was not born.
I thought about it day and night,
But could not find the way.
The king saw a queen,
But love was not born.
I thought about it day and night,
But could not find the way.
I coaxed them and got them thinking,
And my calculations did not fail.
I coaxed them and got them thinking,
And my calculations did not fail.
Until I see them become husband and wife,
I will have no rest... I will have no rest!
Hey, go on, let the pair get to know each other,
They will come running looking for the park... go on!
Little child, today between you and me,
Fond affection was born.
Just because their eyes met, in their hearts,
Romantic love blossomed.
Little child, today between you and me,
Fond affection was born.
Just because their eyes met, in their hearts,
Romantic love blossomed.
Today, in so many ways,
New bonds are born and growing!
Today, in so many ways,
New bonds are born and growing!
This one was given by God,
That one was brought on by youth.
This one was given by God,
That one was brought on by youth.
Hey, go on, let the pair get to know each other,
They will come running looking for the park...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Podaa Pazhagattum Jodi' from the film Patham Pasali (1970) is an upbeat, affectionate track about matchmaking and human relationships. The singer takes on the role of an elder or well-wisher who works behind the scenes to help a young man and woman overcome their initial shyness and discover love for each other. He resolves not to take any rest until he successfully sees the couple married.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Kaadhal porakkala / Paadhai puriyala / Kanakkum thavarala”

Matching end sounds across lines, such as 'porakkala', 'puriyala', and 'thavarala' creating a rhythmic verbal flow.

Monaivazhi Alliteration

“Paappa indru unakkum enakkum / Paasam porandhadhu”

Initial letter alliteration with the sound 'P' in 'Paappa' and 'Paasam'.

Metaphor

“Raaja oru raaniya paarthaan ... Kaadhal malarndhadhu”

Comparing the hero and heroine to a King (Raaja) and Queen (Raaniya), and describing love as a flower blooming ('Kaadhal malarndhadhu').

Antithesis / Contrast

“Idhu iraivan thandhadhu / Adhu paruvam thandhadhu”

Contrasting 'Idhu' (this bond of paternal affection given by God) with 'Adhu' (that romantic bond brought by youth).

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Trivia

Patham Pasali (1970) features music composed by V. Kumar, with lyrics penned by Aalangudi Somu and performed by legendary playback singer T. M. Soundararajan.

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