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Lyrics & meaning

Thaaravin Paarvai

From Kadan Vangi Kalyanam · 1958

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
A. M. Raja
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Details
Kadan Vangi Kalyanam1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Tharavin paarvaiyilaeIn a young woman's glance,
O..vennilaavaeOh white moon!
Yeraalamaana arthangalThere are endless meanings,
O..vennilaavae..o..vennilaavaeOh white moon, oh white moon!
Tharavin paarvaiyilaeIn a young woman's glance,
O..vennilaavaeOh white moon!
Yeraalamaana arthangalThere are endless meanings,
O..vennilaavae..o..vennilaavaeOh white moon, oh white moon!
Male
Kadhavin oramaai nindruEven if she stands by the edge of the door,
Idhamaaga paarthaalumAnd looks pleasantly,
Azhaippadhaai odiyaeOne must run as if called,
Arugil pesida vendumAnd speak closely near her.
Kadhavin oramaai nindruEven if she stands by the edge of the door,
Idhamaaga paarthaalumAnd looks pleasantly,
Azhaippadhaai odiyaeOne must run as if called,
Arugil pesida vendumAnd speak closely near her.
Male
Kai thavari nazhuviyaeEven if something slips accidentally from her hand,
Kanivodu paarthaalumAnd she looks with tenderness,
Kai thavari nazhuviyaeEven if something slips accidentally from her hand,
Kanivodu paarthaalumAnd she looks with tenderness,
Kaadhal kondaanendruAssuming that she has fallen in love,
Mei marandhida vendumOne must lose oneself in joy.
Male
Tharavin paarvaiyilaeIn a young woman's glance,
O..vennilaavaeOh white moon!
Yeraalamaana arthangalThere are endless meanings,
O..vennilaavae..o..vennilaavaeOh white moon, oh white moon!
Male
Kanngalai simittiyaeIf she blinks her eyes,
Kadai kannai veesinaalAnd casts a side glance,
Kaadhalan naan endruDeclaring 'I am your lover',
Kai pottu thara vendumOne must give a signed pledge.
Kanngalai simittiyaeIf she blinks her eyes,
Kadai kannai veesinaalAnd casts a side glance,
Kaadhalan naan endruDeclaring 'I am your lover',
Kai pottu thara vendumOne must give a signed pledge.
Male
Munumunuthu selaiyaiMuttering to herself as she,
Murukkiyae soruginaalTwists and tucks her saree,
Munumunuthu selaiyaiMuttering to herself as she,
Murukkiyae soruginaalTwists and tucks her saree,
Mundhanaiyai pattriCatching hold of her pallu,
Pinn thodarndhida vendumOne must follow closely behind her.
Male
Tharavin paarvaiyilaeIn a young woman's glance,
O..vennilaavaeOh white moon!
Yeraalamaana arthangalThere are endless meanings,
O..vennilaavae..o..vennilaavaeOh white moon, oh white moon!
Tharavin paarvaiyilaeIn a young woman's glance,
O..vennilaavaeOh white moon!
Yeraalamaana arthangalThere are endless meanings,
O..vennilaavae..o..vennilaavaeOh white moon, oh white moon!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and lighthearted romantic song is addressed to the moon ('Vennilaavae'). The singer humorously analyzes the subtle gestures and expressions of a young maiden—standing by a doorway, accidentally dropping an item, casting a side glance, or adjusting her saree—interpreting every minor act as a sign of affection that requires an immediate and romantic response from a suitor.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Apostrophe

O..vennilaavae

Directly addressing an inanimate natural object, the moon ('O..vennilaavae'), as a confidante throughout the song.

Monae (First-letter Alliteration)

Munumunuthu selaiyai / Murukkiyae soruginaal

Repetition of the initial 'Mu' consonant sound in consecutive lines.

Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Kadhavin oramaai nindru / Idhamaaga paarthaalum

Matching of the second consonant sound 'dha' between 'Kadhavin' and 'Idhamaaga'.

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Trivia

'Kadan Vangi Kalyanam' (1958) was produced by Vijaya Vauhini Studios and directed by L. V. Prasad. It was shot simultaneously alongside its Telugu counterpart 'Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'. Music director S. Rajeswara Rao crafted iconic melodies for both versions.

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