Yendiyamma Pakkam Pakkam
From Porter Ponnusamy · 1979
- Lyricist
- Saidai Ilankali
- Singers
- L. R. Eswari, P. Jayachandran
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Porter Ponnusamy1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Yendiamma pakkam pakkam vaayaen | Hey girl, come close to me! |
| Yendiamma pakkam pakkam vaayaen | Hey girl, come close to me! |
| Vanna poovidhazhai thaayaen | Give me your colorful flower-like lips. |
| Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae | Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock! |
| Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae | Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock! |
| Male | |
| Aayriam malargal koyilin silaigal | A thousand flowers and temple sculptures... |
| Aayriam malargal koyilin silaigal | A thousand flowers and temple sculptures... |
| Ellaam un ezhil thaanae | Are all just a reflection of your beauty! |
| Ellaam un ezhil thaanae | Are all just a reflection of your beauty! |
| Female | |
| Mayangida seiyum bothaiyil thallum | Mesmerizing and pushing me into intoxication... |
| Mayangida seiyum bothaiyil thallum | Mesmerizing and pushing me into intoxication... |
| Elaam un sugamthaane | All of it is the joy you give! |
| Ellaam un sugam thaane | All of it is the joy you give! |
| Female | |
| Andhi varum neram ippo aachu | Dusk has arrived right now. |
| Aaha achammellam pochu | Aha, all fear has vanished! |
| Andhi varum neram ippo aachu | Dusk has arrived right now. |
| Aaha achammellam pochu | Aha, all fear has vanished! |
| Male | |
| Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae | Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock! |
| Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae | Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock! |
| Male | |
| Pulltharai meedhu punnagai arasi | Oh queen of smiles on the grassy lawn... |
| Pulltharai meedhu punnagai arasi | Oh queen of smiles on the grassy lawn... |
| Purandu paduthidum pothu | As she rolls over and lies down... |
| Female :Mannavan varuvaan malarinai thoduvaan | Female: The king will come and touch the flower. |
| Mannavan varuvaan malarinai thoduvaan | The king will come and touch the flower. |
| Thannai maranthidum pothu | When he loses himself... |
| Thannai maranthidum pothu | When he loses himself... |
| Female | |
| Ilamai ingum angum aadum | Youth sways here and there. |
| Aahaa iru vizhigal moodum | Aha, both eyes close. |
| Ilamai ingum angum aadum | Youth sways here and there. |
| Aahaa iru vizhigal moodum | Aha, both eyes close. |
| Endhan sorgamae | Oh my heaven! |
| Naan undhan sondhamae….. | I am yours... |
| Male | |
| Yendiamma pakkam pakkam vaayaen | Hey girl, come close to me! |
| Vanna poovidhazhai thaayaen | Give me your colorful flower-like lips. |
| Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae | Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock! |
| Male | |
| Panithuli sindha malligai thottam | The jasmine garden spilling dew drops... |
| Panithuli sindha malligai thottam | The jasmine garden spilling dew drops... |
| Mayakkam kondathum enna | Why did it get intoxicated? |
| Mayakkam kondathum enna | Why did it get intoxicated? |
| Female | |
| Maalaiyil vandha thendral kattrum | The evening breeze that blew... |
| Maalaiyil vandha thendral kattrum | The evening breeze that blew... |
| Poovinai thottadhum enna | Why did it touch the flower? |
| Poovinai thottadhum enna | Why did it touch the flower? |
| Male | |
| Thadaigal poduvadhum paavam | Placing obstacles is a sin. |
| Aahaa manasukullae thaagam | Aha, there is a thirst inside the heart! |
| Thadaigal poduvadhum paavam | Placing obstacles is a sin. |
| Aahaa manasukullae thaagam | Aha, there is a thirst inside the heart! |
| Anna nadaiyae en chinna idaiyae | Oh one with a swan-like walk, oh one with a slender waist! |
| Anna nadaiyae en chinna idaiyae…. | Oh one with a swan-like walk, oh one with a slender waist! |
| Male | |
| Yendiamma pakkam pakkam vaayaen | Hey girl, come close to me! |
| Vanna poovidhazhai thaayaen | Give me your colorful flower-like lips. |
| Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae | Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock! |
| Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae | Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock! |
ஏண்டியம்மா பக்கம் பக்கம் வாயேன்
ஏண்டியம்மா பக்கம் பக்கம் வாயேன்
வண்ணப் பூவிதழை தாயேன்
பாடும் குயிலே என் ஆடும் மயிலே
பாடும் குயிலே என் ஆடும் மயிலே
Hey girl, come close to me!
Hey girl, come close to me!
Give me your colorful flower-like lips.
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
ஆயிரம் மலர்கள் கோயிலின் சிலைகள்
ஆயிரம் மலர்கள் கோயிலின் சிலைகள்
எல்லாம் உன் எழில்தானே
எல்லாம் உன் எழில்தானே
A thousand flowers and temple sculptures...
A thousand flowers and temple sculptures...
Are all just a reflection of your beauty!
Are all just a reflection of your beauty!
மயங்கிட செய்யும் போதையில் தள்ளும்
மயங்கிட செய்யும் போதையில் தள்ளும்
எல்லாம் உன் சுகம்தானே
எல்லாம் உன் சுகம்தானே
Mesmerizing and pushing me into intoxication...
Mesmerizing and pushing me into intoxication...
All of it is the joy you give!
All of it is the joy you give!
அந்தி வரும் நேரம் இப்போ ஆச்சு
ஆஹா..அச்சமெல்லாம் போச்சு
அந்தி வரும் நேரம் இப்போ ஆச்சு
ஆஹா..அச்சமெல்லாம் போச்சு
Dusk has arrived right now.
Aha, all fear has vanished!
Dusk has arrived right now.
Aha, all fear has vanished!
பாடும் குயிலே என் ஆடும் மயிலே
பாடும் குயிலே என் ஆடும் மயிலே
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
புல் தரை மீது புன்னகை அரசி
புல் தரை மீது புன்னகை அரசி
புரண்டு படுத்திடும் போது
Oh queen of smiles on the grassy lawn...
Oh queen of smiles on the grassy lawn...
As she rolls over and lies down...
Female: The king will come and touch the flower.
The king will come and touch the flower.
When he loses himself...
When he loses himself...
மன்னவன் வருவான் மலரினை தொடுவான்
மன்னவன் வருவான் மலரினை தொடுவான்
தன்னை மறந்திடும் போது
தன்னை மறந்திடும் போது
Youth sways here and there.
Aha, both eyes close.
Youth sways here and there.
Aha, both eyes close.
Oh my heaven!
I am yours...
இளமை இங்கும் அங்கும் ஆடும்
ஆஹா இரு விழிகள் மூடும்
இளமை இங்கும் அங்கும் ஆடும்
ஆஹா இரு விழிகள் மூடும்
எந்தன் சொர்க்கமே நான்
உந்தன் சொந்தமே......
Hey girl, come close to me!
Give me your colorful flower-like lips.
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
ஏண்டியம்மா பக்கம் பக்கம் வாயேன்
வண்ணப் பூவிதழை தாயேன்
பாடும் குயிலே என் ஆடும் மயிலே
The jasmine garden spilling dew drops...
The jasmine garden spilling dew drops...
Why did it get intoxicated?
Why did it get intoxicated?
பனித்துளி சிந்த மல்லிகை தோட்டம்
பனித்துளி சிந்த மல்லிகை தோட்டம்
மயக்கம் கொண்டதும் என்ன
மயக்கம் கொண்டதும் என்ன
The evening breeze that blew...
The evening breeze that blew...
Why did it touch the flower?
Why did it touch the flower?
மாலையில் வந்த தென்றல் காற்றும்
மாலையில் வந்த தென்றல் காற்றும்
பூவினை தொட்டதும் என்ன
பூவினை தொட்டதும் என்ன
Placing obstacles is a sin.
Aha, there is a thirst inside the heart!
Placing obstacles is a sin.
Aha, there is a thirst inside the heart!
Oh one with a swan-like walk, oh one with a slender waist!
Oh one with a swan-like walk, oh one with a slender waist!
தடைகள் போடுவதும் பாவம்
ஆஹா மனசுக்குள்ளே தாகம்
தடைகள் போடுவதும் பாவம்
ஆஹா மனசுக்குள்ளே தாகம்
அன்ன நடையே என் சின்ன இடையே
அன்ன நடையே என் சின்ன இடையே....
Hey girl, come close to me!
Give me your colorful flower-like lips.
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
ஏண்டியம்மா பக்கம் பக்கம் வாயேன்
வண்ணப் பூவிதழை தாயேன்
பாடும் குயிலே என் ஆடும் மயிலே
பாடும் குயிலே என் ஆடும் மயிலே
Yendiamma pakkam pakkam vaayaen
Hey girl, come close to me!
Yendiamma pakkam pakkam vaayaen
Hey girl, come close to me!
Vanna poovidhazhai thaayaen
Give me your colorful flower-like lips.
Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
Aayriam malargal koyilin silaigal
A thousand flowers and temple sculptures...
Aayriam malargal koyilin silaigal
A thousand flowers and temple sculptures...
Ellaam un ezhil thaanae
Are all just a reflection of your beauty!
Ellaam un ezhil thaanae
Are all just a reflection of your beauty!
Mayangida seiyum bothaiyil thallum
Mesmerizing and pushing me into intoxication...
Mayangida seiyum bothaiyil thallum
Mesmerizing and pushing me into intoxication...
Elaam un sugamthaane
All of it is the joy you give!
Ellaam un sugam thaane
All of it is the joy you give!
Andhi varum neram ippo aachu
Dusk has arrived right now.
Aaha achammellam pochu
Aha, all fear has vanished!
Andhi varum neram ippo aachu
Dusk has arrived right now.
Aaha achammellam pochu
Aha, all fear has vanished!
Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
Pulltharai meedhu punnagai arasi
Oh queen of smiles on the grassy lawn...
Pulltharai meedhu punnagai arasi
Oh queen of smiles on the grassy lawn...
Purandu paduthidum pothu
As she rolls over and lies down...
Female :Mannavan varuvaan malarinai thoduvaan
Female: The king will come and touch the flower.
Mannavan varuvaan malarinai thoduvaan
The king will come and touch the flower.
Thannai maranthidum pothu
When he loses himself...
Thannai maranthidum pothu
When he loses himself...
Ilamai ingum angum aadum
Youth sways here and there.
Aahaa iru vizhigal moodum
Aha, both eyes close.
Ilamai ingum angum aadum
Youth sways here and there.
Aahaa iru vizhigal moodum
Aha, both eyes close.
Endhan sorgamae
Oh my heaven!
Naan undhan sondhamae…..
I am yours...
Yendiamma pakkam pakkam vaayaen
Hey girl, come close to me!
Vanna poovidhazhai thaayaen
Give me your colorful flower-like lips.
Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
Panithuli sindha malligai thottam
The jasmine garden spilling dew drops...
Panithuli sindha malligai thottam
The jasmine garden spilling dew drops...
Mayakkam kondathum enna
Why did it get intoxicated?
Mayakkam kondathum enna
Why did it get intoxicated?
Maalaiyil vandha thendral kattrum
The evening breeze that blew...
Maalaiyil vandha thendral kattrum
The evening breeze that blew...
Poovinai thottadhum enna
Why did it touch the flower?
Poovinai thottadhum enna
Why did it touch the flower?
Thadaigal poduvadhum paavam
Placing obstacles is a sin.
Aahaa manasukullae thaagam
Aha, there is a thirst inside the heart!
Thadaigal poduvadhum paavam
Placing obstacles is a sin.
Aahaa manasukullae thaagam
Aha, there is a thirst inside the heart!
Anna nadaiyae en chinna idaiyae
Oh one with a swan-like walk, oh one with a slender waist!
Anna nadaiyae en chinna idaiyae….
Oh one with a swan-like walk, oh one with a slender waist!
Yendiamma pakkam pakkam vaayaen
Hey girl, come close to me!
Vanna poovidhazhai thaayaen
Give me your colorful flower-like lips.
Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
Paadum kuyilae en aadum mayilae
Oh singing cuckoo, my dancing peacock!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Yendiamma Pakkam Pakkam Vaayaen is a playful and romantic duet from the 1979 Tamil film Porter Ponnusamy, composed by M. S. Vishwanathan. The song captures an intimate conversation between lovers as dusk falls, celebrating beauty, affection, and youthful desire in a serene natural setting. The male protagonist beckons his beloved closer, praising her beauty by comparing her to temple sculptures, a singing cuckoo, and a dancing peacock. The female protagonist playfully responds, expressing how love overcomes hesitation and brings bliss as the couple embraces.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Aayriam malargal koyilin silaigal / Ellaam un ezhil thaanae”
Compares the beloved's beauty directly to a thousand blooming flowers and divine temple sculptures.
Personification
“Panithuli sindha malligai thottam / Mayakkam kondathum enna”
Attributes human intoxication and delicate touch to the jasmine garden and evening breeze.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Pulltharai meedhu punnagai arasi”
Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Pulltharai', 'punnagai') creating melodic harmony.
Internal Rhyme (Eyaippu)
“Anna nadaiyae en chinna idaiyae”
Rhyming of 'nadaiyae' and 'idaiyae' to create a rhythmic cadenced ending.
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Trivia
Porter Ponnusamy (1979) featured music composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Saidai Ilankali. This track stands out for combining the expressive vocals of P. Jayachandran and L. R. Eswari, delivering a characteristic late-1970s romantic vibe.
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