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Lyrics & meaning

Puthagaththai Mella

From Annai Bhoomi 3D · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Annai Bhoomi 3D
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
30 Oct 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
:Puthagathai mella purattu
Idhan thathuvathai chollum iruttu
Indha puthagathai mella purattu
Idhan thathuvathai chollum iruttu
Munnum pinnum
Rendu pakkam
Achadichu vechirukkum
Nalla palliyarai sambavangal
Vaalibathin sangadhigal
Puthagathai mella purattu
Aaaa…aaa….aaa….aaaa….aaa…..
Alangaara aadai kondu
Adharkketra jaadai kondu
Ival oru thanimayil iravilae vaada
Azhagaana kannam rendu
Adaiyaala chinnam ondru
Vaangida vazhangida oruvanai theda
Nalla uravu unnuruvil
Ennarugil vandha pozhudhu
Chinna idaiyil kattilarai
Mettugalai thottu ezhudhu
Pudhu maeni nogaamal
Punnaaga aagaamal
Ennugindra ennangalai
Kan mozhiyil pesa vidu
Vandhirukkum manmadhanae
Ennudaiya mannavanae
Puthagathai mella purattu
Idhan thathuvathai chollum iruttu
Valaiyosai kettaal enna
Vizhi jaadai paarthaal enna
Mayangumo kalangumo
En manam thaanae
Oru podhum aasai illai
Udhavaadhu kaadhal thollai
Ulagilae idhu varai
Thani maram naanae
Kanni azhagu
Thaththi vara thaththi vara
Kandu rasippen
Kanda varaiyil podhum yena
Podhum yena etti iruppen
Sugamaana sangeetham
Kettaalae sandhosham
Indha manam unnudaiya
Sondha manam illaiyadi
Konjuvadhai kenjuvadhai
Mella mella vittu vidu
Puthagathil enna irukku
Oru thathuvamum illai enakku
Indha puthagathil enna irukku
Oru thathuvamum illai enakku
Kannil oru mogam illai
Nenjil oru dhaagam illai
Kattazhagai thottadhillai
Kaadhal ennai chuttadhillai
Puthagathil enna irukku
Aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…..
Turn the pages of the book gently,
the darkness will reveal its philosophy.
Turn the pages of this book gently,
the darkness will reveal its philosophy.
In the front and back,
on both sides,
it has printed
the sweet moments of the bedroom,
and the secrets of youth.
Turn the pages of the book gently...
Aaa... aaa... aaa... aaaa... aa...
Dressed in lovely clothes,
with teasing looks to match,
she pines all alone in the night.
With two lovely cheeks,
seeking someone to share
a token of love.
When a true partner in your form
came close beside me,
on my slender waist,
write bedroom melodies with your touch.
Without hurting this tender body,
without leaving any wound,
let all your thoughts
speak through the language of the eyes.
O Manmatha (god of love) who has arrived,
my beloved king!
Turn the pages of the book gently,
the darkness will reveal its philosophy.
What if I hear the sound of bangles?
What if I see teasing glances from the eyes?
Will it falter or be swayed?
It is my mind, after all.
I never have any desire,
the trouble of love is no good to me.
In this world, until now,
I am a solitary tree.
As a young woman's beauty
comes swaying near,
I will only look and enjoy.
Thinking that just looking is enough,
enough, I will keep my distance.
Sweet music—
just listening brings joy.
This heart of mine
is not your own, girl.
All your sweet talk and pleading,
give it up, little by little.
What is there in the book?
There is no philosophy in it for me.
What is there in this book?
There is no philosophy in it for me.
There is no lust in my eyes,
there is no thirst in my heart.
I have never touched fine beauty,
love has never burned me.
What is there in the book?
Aaa... aaa... aaa... aaa... aaa...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song presents a dual perspective on romantic temptation and emotional restraint. One voice entices the lover to gently flip through the 'book' of youth and bedroom intimacy, describing the allure of romance, passion, and youthful desires blooming in the dark. The counter-voice responds with philosophical detachment, arguing that love brings unnecessary trouble and asserting a choice to remain an isolated observer, free from lust or romantic thirst. Ultimately, the song contrasts sensual invitation with stoic resistance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagam)

“Puthagathai mella purattu”

Life or youth's romantic experiences are metaphorically referred to as a book ('Puthagam') with printed pages of intimacy.

Rhyme / Monnai / Etugai (Tamil Prosody)

“Kannil oru mogam illai / Nenjil oru dhaagam illai”

The second letter alignment (Edhugai) and ending rhymes create a melodic cadence between 'Mogam', 'Dhaagam', and 'Chuttadhillai'.

Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)

“Thaththi vara thaththi vara”

The phrase 'Thaththi vara' and 'Mella mella' are repeated for rhythmic emphasis and visual impact.

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Trivia

Annai Bhoomi 3D (1985), starring Vijayakanth and Radha, holds a unique place in Tamil cinema history as the first 3D film made in Tamil. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Vaali.

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