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Lyrics & meaning

Poda Pazhakattum Jodi

From Patham Pasali · 1970

Lyricist
Aalangudi Somu
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
V. Kumar
Details
Patham Pasali1970

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Podaa pazhagattum jodiGo ahead, let the couple get to know each other
Podaa pazhagattum jodiGo ahead, let the couple get to know each other
Varuvaanga odi pongaavai thedi..podaaThey will come running searching for the Pongal feast.. go on
Male
Raaja oru raaniya paarthaanThe king saw a queen
Kaadhal porakkalaLove was not born yet
Naan raathiri pagala sindhichi paarthenI pondered day and night
Paadhai puriyalaThe path was not clear to me
Male
Raaja oru raaniya paarthaanThe king saw a queen
Kaadhal porakkalaLove was not born yet
Naan raathiri pagala sindhichi paarthenI pondered day and night
Paadhai puriyalaThe path was not clear to me
Male
Thaaja panni sindhikka vechenI coaxed them and made them think
Kanakkum thavaralaMy calculation did not fail
Thaaja panni sindhikka vechenI coaxed them and made them think
Kanakkum thavaralaMy calculation did not fail
Thambathiyaakki paakkira varaikkumUntil I see them united as husband and wife
Enakkum oivillae …enakkum oivillaeThere is no rest for me... no rest for me
Male
Ada podaa pazhagattum jodiOh go ahead, let the couple get to know each other
Varuvaanga odi pongaavai thedi..podaaThey will come running searching for the Pongal feast.. go on
Male
Paappa indru unakkum enakkumChild, today between you and me
Paasam porandhadhuAffection was born
Kannu paarthathinaale avanga manasilaJust because their eyes met, in their minds
Kaadhal malarndhadhuLove bloomed
Paappa indru unakkum enakkumChild, today between you and me
Paasam porandhadhuAffection was born
Kannu paarthathinaale avanga manasilaJust because their eyes met, in their minds
Kaadhal malarndhadhuLove bloomed
Male
Sondham indru ethanai vidhamaRelationships today, in how many forms
Porandhu valarudhuAre born and grow
Sondham indru ethanai vidhamaRelationships today, in how many forms
Porandhu valarudhuAre born and grow
Idhu iraivan thandhadhuThis one was given by God
Adhu paruvam thandhadhuThat one was brought by youth
Idhu iraivan thandhadhuThis one was given by God
Adhu paruvam thandhadhuThat one was brought by youth
Male
Ada podaa pazhagattum jodiOh go ahead, let the couple get to know each other
Varuvaanga odi pongaavai thedi..They will come running searching for the Pongal feast..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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