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Lyrics & meaning

Sorkkathai Paarkkiren

From Aval Oru Athisayam · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
K. Vijaya Baskar
Details
Aval Oru Athisayam1978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sorgthai parkkiren unnidamI see heaven in you
Inbathai kondu vaa ennidamBring joy to me
Manikka thaerae nee medhuvaaga selluO ruby chariot, move slowly
Kaanikkai edhu vendum kaadhodu solluWhisper in my ear what offering you desire
Female
Sorgthai parkkalaam ennidamWe can see heaven in me
Sollamal solla vaa unnidamCome to convey feelings without speaking words
Poomaeni vaadamal medhuvaaga thazhuvuGently embrace so the flower-like body does not wither
Nee konda ennathai kannathil ezhudhuWrite your inner thoughts upon my cheek
Female
Sorgthai parkkalaam ennidamWe can see heaven in me
Sollamal solla vaa unnidamCome to convey feelings without speaking words
Male
Pachaikili kothaamal pazham edharkkuWhat is the purpose of a fruit if the green parrot doesn't peck at it?
Ichaippadi konjaamal azhagu edharkkuWhat is the purpose of beauty if it isn't caressed as desired?
Female :Aa..aa..aa..Female: Aa..aa..aa..
Male :Hae ..haeMale: Hae..hae
Female
Utharavu illamal thoduvadhennaWhy touch without permission?
Pathu viral lesaaga paduvadhennaWhy let ten fingers lightly brush against me?
Male :Aasai vegamMale: It is the speed of desire
Female :Naalai theerumFemale: It will subside tomorrow
Male :Adharkkul avasaram vaa vaa vaaMale: Hurry before that, come, come, come
Female
Sorgthai parkkalaam ennidamWe can see heaven in me
Sollamal solla vaa unnidamCome to convey feelings without speaking words
Female
Thakka padi kalyaanam NadakkattumaeLet the wedding take place as appropriate
Andhapura sandhosam kidaikattumaeLet the bliss of the royal bedchamber be attained
Male :Laa..lalalalaa..laaMale: Laa..lalalalaa..laa
Female :Lalalala…Female: Lalalala…
Male
Othigai inneram nadakkattumaeLet the rehearsal happen right now
Ondrirendu munnadi vilangattumaeLet a couple of things be understood beforehand
Female :Mayangum bothuFemale: When swooning in passion
Male :Maunam yedhuMale: Where is the place for silence?
Female :Enakkum purindhadhu nee nee neeFemale: I too understood, it is you, you, you
Male
Sorgthai parkkiren unnidamI see heaven in you
Inbathai kondu vaa ennidamBring joy to me
Manikka thaeraenee medhuvaaga selluO ruby chariot, move slowly
Kaanikkai edhu vendum kaadhodu solluWhisper in my ear what offering you desire
Female
Sorgthai parkkalaam ennidamWe can see heaven in me
Sollamal solla vaa unnidamCome to convey feelings without speaking words

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Sorgathai Parkkiren Unnidam' is a sensual romantic duet from the 1978 Tamil film 'Aval Oru Athisayam', sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jayaram, with music composed by K. Vijaya Baskar and lyrics penned by Vaali. The song depicts an intimate conversation between two lovers who express their intense longing and romance, exchanging poetic metaphors about intimacy, beauty, and wedded bliss. Vaali weaves rich poetic tropes—comparing the female form to a ruby chariot and a ripe fruit awaiting a parrot's peck—to craft a refined yet playful love dialogue between the couple as they eagerly anticipate union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Manikka thaerae nee medhuvaaga sellu

The lyricist addresses the lover as 'Manikka thaer' (ruby chariot), metaphorsing her graceful movement and precious beauty.

Analogy / Rhetorical Question (Thargu kurippettram / Vinaa)

Pachaikili kothaamal pazham edharkku / Ichaippadi konjaamal azhagu edharkku

Vaali uses a classic poetic analogy questioning the purpose of fruit without a parrot pecking it, representing romantic longing and consumption of beauty.

Rhyme and Alliteration (Edhugai / Monai)

Utharavu illamal thoduvadhenna / Pathu viral lesaaga paduvadhenna

The Tamil poetic rhythm relies on second-letter rhyming (Edhugai) like 'Pachaikili' and 'Ichaippadi', as well as 'Utharavu' and 'Pathu'.

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Trivia

'Aval Oru Athisayam' (1978) features a rare Tamil soundtrack by the acclaimed Kannada film composer K. Vijaya Baskar, best known for his long collaboration with director Puttanna Kanagal. The song remains a cherished example of lyricist Vaali's ability to blend erotic undertones with classical Tamil metaphors.

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