- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 10 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
"Thiravaai Nee Kadhava Thiravaai Nee" is a playful and romantic song from the movie Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru (1986). The hero implores his newlywed wife to open the bedroom door, expressing his passionate affection and impatience as she hesitates due to shyness or her family's interference. He metaphorically compares his love to bearing a sacred sandalwood kaavadi and promises her a life filled with happiness and prosperity once she lets him in. Throughout the track, he playfully laments being left outside like a monk despite having married her, poking fun at the obstacles in their path. Reassuring her that she is his ultimate sanctuary and love, he looks forward to a bright, joyful future together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Repetition / Solli)
“Thiravaai nee kadhava thiravaai nee”
The phrase 'Thiravaai nee kadhava thiravaai nee' is repeated continuously to emphasize pleading and eagerness.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Oru sandhana kaavadi / Thookkuren poongodiyae”
The male protagonist compares his devotion and longing to carrying a heavy, sacred 'sandhana kaavadi' for his bride, addressed as 'poongodi' (flowering vine).
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Onna pudippen katti anaippen”
Consistent rhyming pattern at the end of consecutive lines (pudippen, anaippen, thorappen, kudhippen, parappen).
Astrological Allusion
“Guruvum sukkiranum koodi varum podhu”
References the conjunction of Guru (Jupiter) and Sukkran (Venus), traditionally viewed in Tamil culture as an auspicious cosmic alignment for wealth and joy.
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Trivia
The song is featured in the 1986 Tamil film 'Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru', with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song captures the lively, folk-pop romance style popular in mid-80s Tamil cinema.
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