Sarkkarai Panthalil
From Pattampoochi · 1975
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- P. Susheela, T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- P. Srinivasan
- Details
- Pattampoochi1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sarkkarai panthalil | In a pandal made of sugar |
| Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu | A rain of honey is pouring |
| Antha saagasa kalaigalin | Those arts of adventurous lovemaking |
| Avasiyam puriyuthu | Their necessity is now understood |
| Female | |
| Sarkkarai panthalil | In a pandal made of sugar |
| Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu | A rain of honey is pouring |
| Antha saagasa kalaigalin | Those arts of adventurous lovemaking |
| Avasiyam puriyuthu avasiyam puriyuthu | Their necessity is now understood, now understood |
| Male | |
| Ilamaiyin bodhaiyo | Does the intoxication of youth |
| Orr iravinil theerumo | End in a single night? |
| Paniyilae nanaiyalaam | One can get drenched in the dew |
| Antha nilavilae kaayalaam | And dry off in that moonlight |
| Male | |
| Ilamaiyin bodhaiyo | Does the intoxication of youth |
| Orr iravinil theerumo | End in a single night? |
| Paniyilae nanaiyalaam | One can get drenched in the dew |
| Antha nilavilae kaayalaam | And dry off in that moonlight |
| Nilavilae kaayalaam | Dry off in that moonlight |
| Female | |
| Jeeva nathiyendru naalum inbam | Everyday joy is like a perennial river |
| Sinthu nadhiyaaga vanthaal | If it flows like the Indus River |
| Jeeva nathiyendru naalum inbam | Everyday joy is like a perennial river |
| Sinthu nadhiyaaga vanthaal | If it flows like the Indus River |
| Vellam karai meeri thulli varumpothu | When the flood overflows its banks and bounds |
| Alli anaikkatti kondaal | If embraced and dammed up tightly |
| Male | |
| Idhazh tharum kavinayam | The poetic grace offered by the lips |
| Idai tharum abhinayam | The artistic expression rendered by the waist |
| Idam idhu adhisayam | This place is a wonder |
| Sugam perum ragasiyam | The secret to experiencing pleasure |
| Female :Thevaiyo periyathu | Female: The need is immense |
| Kaalamo siriyathu….. | The time available is short... |
| Female | |
| Sarkkarai panthalil | In a pandal made of sugar |
| Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu | A rain of honey is pouring |
| Antha saagasa kalaigalin | Those arts of adventurous lovemaking |
| Avasiyam puriyuthu avasiyam puriyuthu | Their necessity is now understood, now understood |
| Male | |
| Thanga kalasaththil thaenum paalum | Carrying honey and milk in a golden pot |
| Thaangi varugindra paavai | Here comes the maiden |
| Thanga kalasaththil thaenum paalum | Carrying honey and milk in a golden pot |
| Thaangi varugindra paavai | Here comes the maiden |
| Thaagam thaniyaamal mogam kuraiyaamal | Without thirst quenching or desire fading |
| Thaavi alai modhum paarvai | Her gaze leaps and crashes like waves |
| Female | |
| Malar udal ilaiyathu | Her flower-like body is young |
| Thodum karam iniyathu | The touching hand is sweet |
| Dhinam Varum kathai idhu | This is a story that unfolds daily |
| Thunai varum uravithu | This is a relationship that offers companionship |
| Male :Neenginaal suduvathu | Male: It burns when parted |
| Koodinaal kulirvathu | It cools when united |
| Male | |
| Sarkkarai panthalil | In a pandal made of sugar |
| Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu | A rain of honey is pouring |
| Antha saagasa kalaigalin | Those arts of adventurous lovemaking |
| Avasiyam puriyuthu avasiyam puriyuthu | Their necessity is now understood, now understood |
| Female | |
| Ilamaiyin bodhaiyo | Does the intoxication of youth |
| Orr iravinil theerumo | End in a single night? |
| Paniyilae nanaiyalaam | One can get drenched in the dew |
| Antha nilavilae kaayalaam | And dry off in that moonlight |
| Antha nilavilae kaayalaam | And dry off in that moonlight |
| Male | |
| Sarkkarai panthalil | In a pandal made of sugar |
| Female :Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu | Female: A rain of honey is pouring |
| Male :Antha saagasa kalaigalin | Male: Those arts of adventurous lovemaking |
| Both :Avasiyam puriyuthu avasiyam puriyuthu | Both: Their necessity is now understood, now understood |
சர்க்கரை பந்தலில்
தேன்மழை பொழியுது
அந்த சாகசக் கலைகளின்
அவசியம் புரியுது
In a pandal made of sugar
A rain of honey is pouring
Those arts of adventurous lovemaking
Their necessity is now understood
சர்க்கரை பந்தலில்
தேன்மழை பொழியுது
அந்த சாகசக் கலைகளின்
அவசியம் புரியுது அவசியம் புரியுது
In a pandal made of sugar
A rain of honey is pouring
Those arts of adventurous lovemaking
Their necessity is now understood, now understood
இளமையின் போதையோ
ஓர் இரவினில் தீருமோ
பனியிலே நனையலாம்
அந்த நிலவிலே காயலாம்
Does the intoxication of youth
End in a single night?
One can get drenched in the dew
And dry off in that moonlight
இளமையின் போதையோ
ஓர் இரவினில் தீருமோ
பனியிலே நனையலாம்
அந்த நிலவிலே காயலாம்
நிலவிலே காயலாம்
Does the intoxication of youth
End in a single night?
One can get drenched in the dew
And dry off in that moonlight
Dry off in that moonlight
ஜீவ நதியென்று நாளும் இன்பம்
சிந்து நதியாக வந்தாள்
ஜீவ நதியென்று நாளும் இன்பம்
சிந்து நதியாக வந்தாள்
வெள்ளம் கறை மீறி துள்ளி வரும்போது
அள்ளி அணைக்கட்டிக் கொண்டாள்
Everyday joy is like a perennial river
If it flows like the Indus River
Everyday joy is like a perennial river
If it flows like the Indus River
When the flood overflows its banks and bounds
If embraced and dammed up tightly
இதழ் தரும் கவிநயம்
இடை தரும் அபிநயம்
இடம் இது அதிசயம்
சுகம் பெறும் ரகசியம்
தேவையோ பெரியது
காலமோ சிறியது.......
The poetic grace offered by the lips
The artistic expression rendered by the waist
This place is a wonder
The secret to experiencing pleasure
Female: The need is immense
The time available is short...
சர்க்கரை பந்தலில்
தேன்மழை பொழியுது
அந்த சாகசக் கலைகளின்
அவசியம் புரியுது அவசியம் புரியுது
In a pandal made of sugar
A rain of honey is pouring
Those arts of adventurous lovemaking
Their necessity is now understood, now understood
தங்க கலசத்தில் தேனும் பாலும்
தாங்கி வருகின்ற பாவை
தங்க கலசத்தில் தேனும் பாலும்
தாங்கி வருகின்ற பாவை
தாகம் தணியாமல் மோகம் குறையாமல்
தாவி அலை மோதும் பார்வை
Carrying honey and milk in a golden pot
Here comes the maiden
Carrying honey and milk in a golden pot
Here comes the maiden
Without thirst quenching or desire fading
Her gaze leaps and crashes like waves
மலர் உடல் இளையது
தொடும் கரம் இனியது
தினம் வரும் கதை இது
துணை வரும் உறவிது
நீங்கினால் சுடுவது
கூடினால் குளிர்வது
Her flower-like body is young
The touching hand is sweet
This is a story that unfolds daily
This is a relationship that offers companionship
Male: It burns when parted
It cools when united
சர்க்கரை பந்தலில்
தேன்மழை பொழியுது
அந்த சாகசக் கலைகளின்
அவசியம் புரியுது அவசியம் புரியுது
In a pandal made of sugar
A rain of honey is pouring
Those arts of adventurous lovemaking
Their necessity is now understood, now understood
இளமையின் போதையோ
ஓர் இரவினில் தீருமோ
பனியிலே நனையலாம்
அந்த நிலவிலே காயலாம்
அந்த நிலவிலே காயலாம்
Does the intoxication of youth
End in a single night?
One can get drenched in the dew
And dry off in that moonlight
And dry off in that moonlight
சர்க்கரை பந்தலில்
தேன்மழை பொழியுது
அந்த சாகசக் கலைகளின்
இருவர் :
அவசியம் புரியுது
அவசியம் புரியுது.........
In a pandal made of sugar
Female: A rain of honey is pouring
Male: Those arts of adventurous lovemaking
Both: Their necessity is now understood, now understood
Sarkkarai panthalil
In a pandal made of sugar
Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu
A rain of honey is pouring
Antha saagasa kalaigalin
Those arts of adventurous lovemaking
Avasiyam puriyuthu
Their necessity is now understood
Sarkkarai panthalil
In a pandal made of sugar
Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu
A rain of honey is pouring
Antha saagasa kalaigalin
Those arts of adventurous lovemaking
Avasiyam puriyuthu avasiyam puriyuthu
Their necessity is now understood, now understood
Ilamaiyin bodhaiyo
Does the intoxication of youth
Orr iravinil theerumo
End in a single night?
Paniyilae nanaiyalaam
One can get drenched in the dew
Antha nilavilae kaayalaam
And dry off in that moonlight
Ilamaiyin bodhaiyo
Does the intoxication of youth
Orr iravinil theerumo
End in a single night?
Paniyilae nanaiyalaam
One can get drenched in the dew
Antha nilavilae kaayalaam
And dry off in that moonlight
Nilavilae kaayalaam
Dry off in that moonlight
Jeeva nathiyendru naalum inbam
Everyday joy is like a perennial river
Sinthu nadhiyaaga vanthaal
If it flows like the Indus River
Jeeva nathiyendru naalum inbam
Everyday joy is like a perennial river
Sinthu nadhiyaaga vanthaal
If it flows like the Indus River
Vellam karai meeri thulli varumpothu
When the flood overflows its banks and bounds
Alli anaikkatti kondaal
If embraced and dammed up tightly
Idhazh tharum kavinayam
The poetic grace offered by the lips
Idai tharum abhinayam
The artistic expression rendered by the waist
Idam idhu adhisayam
This place is a wonder
Sugam perum ragasiyam
The secret to experiencing pleasure
Female :Thevaiyo periyathu
Female: The need is immense
Kaalamo siriyathu…..
The time available is short...
Sarkkarai panthalil
In a pandal made of sugar
Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu
A rain of honey is pouring
Antha saagasa kalaigalin
Those arts of adventurous lovemaking
Avasiyam puriyuthu avasiyam puriyuthu
Their necessity is now understood, now understood
Thanga kalasaththil thaenum paalum
Carrying honey and milk in a golden pot
Thaangi varugindra paavai
Here comes the maiden
Thanga kalasaththil thaenum paalum
Carrying honey and milk in a golden pot
Thaangi varugindra paavai
Here comes the maiden
Thaagam thaniyaamal mogam kuraiyaamal
Without thirst quenching or desire fading
Thaavi alai modhum paarvai
Her gaze leaps and crashes like waves
Malar udal ilaiyathu
Her flower-like body is young
Thodum karam iniyathu
The touching hand is sweet
Dhinam Varum kathai idhu
This is a story that unfolds daily
Thunai varum uravithu
This is a relationship that offers companionship
Male :Neenginaal suduvathu
Male: It burns when parted
Koodinaal kulirvathu
It cools when united
Sarkkarai panthalil
In a pandal made of sugar
Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu
A rain of honey is pouring
Antha saagasa kalaigalin
Those arts of adventurous lovemaking
Avasiyam puriyuthu avasiyam puriyuthu
Their necessity is now understood, now understood
Ilamaiyin bodhaiyo
Does the intoxication of youth
Orr iravinil theerumo
End in a single night?
Paniyilae nanaiyalaam
One can get drenched in the dew
Antha nilavilae kaayalaam
And dry off in that moonlight
Antha nilavilae kaayalaam
And dry off in that moonlight
Sarkkarai panthalil
In a pandal made of sugar
Female :Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu
Female: A rain of honey is pouring
Male :Antha saagasa kalaigalin
Male: Those arts of adventurous lovemaking
Both :Avasiyam puriyuthu avasiyam puriyuthu
Both: Their necessity is now understood, now understood
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Sarkkarai Panthalil' from the movie Pattampoochi (1975) is a classic romantic duet composed by P. Srinivasan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan, sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. The song vividly captures the intense passion, intimacy, and intoxicating nature of newly found romance between a couple. Through metaphorical imagery of sweet sugar canopy, honey rain, and eternal rivers, the lovers express how passion transcends the boundaries of time and physical reality. The lyricist highlights the poetic, artistic, and emotional nuances of romantic union, contrasting the brevity of time with the boundless nature of youthful desire.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor)
“Sarkkarai panthalil / Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu”
Comparing the romantic atmosphere to a canopy made of sugar raining honey ('Sarkkarai panthalil / Thaenmazhai pozhiyuthu').
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Idhazh tharum kavinayam / Idai tharum abhinayam / Idam idhu adhisayam / Sugam perum ragasiyam”
End rhyming words in 'kavinayam', 'abhinayam', 'adhisayam', and 'ragasiyam' create a musical rhythm.
Oxymoron / Contrast
“Neenginaal suduvathu / Koodinaal kulirvathu”
Contrasting the burning sensation of separation with the cooling comfort of togetherness ('Neenginaal suduvathu / Koodinaal kulirvathu').
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Trivia
Pattampoochi (1975) stars Kamal Haasan and Gemini Ganesan. The soundtrack marked a memorable collaboration between music composer P. Srinivasan and legendary singers T.M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.
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