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Lyrics & meaning

Puriyaadhadhai Puriyavaikkum

From Navarathinam · 1977

Lyricist
Na. Kamarasan
Singers
P. Susheela, M. G. Ramachandran
Music director
Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
Details
Navarathinam1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Puriyaadhadhai puriya vaikkum pudhu idamA new place that makes one understand what was incomprehensible
Adhu pirindhu vittaal pozhudhellaamIf we ever part, for all time
Nee ennidam naan unnidamYou belong with me, and I belong with you
Puriyaadhadhai puriya vaikkum pudhu idamA new place that makes one understand what was incomprehensible
Adhu pirindhu vittaal pozhudhellaamIf we ever part, for all time
Nee ennidam naan unnidamYou belong with me, and I belong with you
Female
Puriyaadhadhai puriya vaikkum pudhu idamA new place that makes one understand what was incomprehensible
Idhu pudhu idamThis is a new place
Female
Theriyaadha vibaramellaam theriyumidamA place where all unknown secrets are revealed
Thaenoorum inba vellam paayumidamA place where the sweet flood of delight flows like honey
Theriyaadha vibaramellaam theriyumidamA place where all unknown secrets are revealed
Thaenoorum inba vellam paayumidamA place where the sweet flood of delight flows like honey
Inikkindra paruva sugam kaanumidamA place to experience the sweet pleasure of youthful age
Iravukkum arthangal theriyumidamA place where even the night finds its true meaning
Inikkindra paruva sugam kaanumidamA place to experience the sweet pleasure of youthful age
Iravukkum arthangal theriyumidamA place where even the night finds its true meaning
Ellaam theriyumidamA place where everything becomes clear
Female
Puriyaadhadhai puriya vaikkum pudhu idamA place that makes one understand what was incomprehensible
Adhu pirindhu vittaal pozhudhellaamIf we ever part, for all time
Nee ennidam naan unnidamYou belong with me, and I belong with you
Female
Puriyaadhadhai puriya vaikkum pudhu idamA new place that makes one understand what was incomprehensible
Idhu pudhu idamThis is a new place
Female
{Solli solli theriya vaithaal sugamillaiThere is no joy if romance has to be explained repeatedly
Suvaiyaana thaen kaniyai edhiril vaithaalWhen a delicious honey-laden fruit is placed right in front of you
Suvaippadharku paadam solla thaevaiyillaiThere is no need for lessons on how to taste and savor it
Vibaram solvadharku inimaelum vaarthaigalillaiThere are no further words required to describe the details
Solla vaarthaigalillai} (2)There are no words left to say
Female
Puriyaadhadhai puriya vaikkum pudhu idamA place that makes one understand what was incomprehensible
Adhu pirindhu vittaal pozhudhellaamIf we ever part, for all time
Nee ennidam naan unnidamYou belong with me, and I belong with you
Female
Puriyaadhadhai puriya vaikkum pudhu idamA new place that makes one understand what was incomprehensible
Idhu pudhu idamThis is a new place

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual duet from the 1977 movie Navarathinam describes the beauty of intimacy and romantic discovery. The 'new place' serves as a metaphor for marital union and love, where mysterious feelings, passion, and youthful desires naturally become understood without needing words or instructions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Puriyaadhadhai puriya vaikkum pudhu idam / Adhu pirindhu vittaal pozhudhellaam

Rhyming of the second letter across consecutive lines, such as 'Puriyaadhadhai' and 'Adhu' or 'Theriyaadha' and 'Thaenoorum'.

Monaai (Alliteration)

Puriyaadhadhai puriya vaikkum pudhu idam

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in a line, like 'Puriyaadhadhai', 'puriya', 'pudhu'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Thaenoorum inba vellam paayumidam

Comparing happiness/joy to a flowing flood of honey ('Thaenoorum inba vellam').

Repetition / Sol Porul Pinvarunilai Ani

Theriyaadha vibaramellaam theriyumidam / Thaenoorum inba vellam paayumidam

Repetition of the phrase '-idam' (place) at the end of multiple lines to build rhythmic symmetry.

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Trivia

Navarathinam (1977) stars M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role, featuring nine different heroines representing nine precious gems ('Navarathinam'). The film's musical score was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, with lyrics penned by celebrated poet Na. Kamarasan.

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