Paatu Paadava Lyrics
From the movie Then Nilavu
Paatu Paadava Song Lyrics is the track from Then Nilavu Tamil Film – 1961, Starring Gemini Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala, K. A. Thangavelu, M. N. Nambiar, M. Saroja, K. Natarajan, Vasanthi, V. Mahalingam, Padmini Priyadarshini. This song was sung by எ.எம். ராஜா. The music was composed by A.M. Rajah. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.
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{ Paatu paadavaa Paarthu pesavaa paadam
Sollavaa parandhu sellavaa
Paal nilavai Polae vandha paavai
Allavaa naanum paadhai Thedi odi vandha kaalai allavaa } (2)
Paatu paadavaa Paarthu pesavaa paadam
Sollavaa parandhu sellavaa
{ Mega Vannam polae
Minnum aadaiyinaalae Malai meni ellam
Moodudhamma naanathinaalae } (2)
{ Pakkamaga Vandha pinnum
Vetkamaguma ingae Paarvaiyodu paarvai
Sera thoodhu venduma } (2)
Maalai allavaa Nalla neramallavaa
Innum vaanam paartha Boomi polae vaazhalagumaa
Paatu paadavaa Paarthu pesavaa paadam
Sollavaa parandhu sellavaa
Paal nilavai Polae vandha paavai
Allavaa naanum paadhai Thedi odi vandha kaalai allavaa
Paatu paadavaa Paarthu pesavaa paadam
Sollavaa parandhu sellavaa
{ Angamellam Thangamana mangaiyai
Polae nadhi anna nadai Podudhamma boomiyin melae } (2)
{ Kan niraindha Kaadhalanai kaanavillaiya
Indha kaadhaliku then Nilavil aasai illaiya } (2)
Kaadhal Thondruma innum
Kaalam poguma Illai kaathu kaathu
Nindradhu thaan Meedham aaguma
Paatu paadavaa Paarthu pesavaa paadam
Sollavaa parandhu sellavaa
Paal nilavai Polae vandha paavai
Allavaa naanum paadhai Thedi odi vandha kaalai allavaa
Paatu paadavaa Paarthu pesavaa paadam
Sollavaa parandhu sellavaa
Song Meaning & Analysis
Paatu Paadava is a classic romantic duet from the 1961 Tamil film 'Then Nilavu', featuring the playful banter and burgeoning affection between two lovers. The male protagonist, portrayed by A.M. Rajah, attempts to woo the shy heroine, using poetic comparisons and rhetorical questions. He likens her to a 'milky moon' and himself to a 'bull searching for a path', symbolizing his pursuit and her ethereal beauty. The lyrics capture the initial stages of romance, filled with teasing, admiration, and a gentle impatience to move past mere glances.
The song beautifully articulates the male lead's desire to break through the heroine's shyness, questioning the need for formality or intermediaries when their eyes have already met. He urges her to embrace the present moment, comparing their unfulfilled longing to 'the earth waiting for the sky'. The imagery of a 'golden-limbed maiden' and a 'swan-like river' further elevates the heroine's grace, while the male lead's questions about her desires in the 'honeyed moonlight' convey his longing for reciprocation. The song's mood is lighthearted yet deeply romantic, reflecting the timeless theme of courtship and the anticipation of love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Paatu Paadava?
Paatu Paadava is sung by எ.எம். ராஜா.
Which movie is Paatu Paadava from?
The song Paatu Paadava is featured in the movie Then Nilavu.
Who wrote the lyrics for Paatu Paadava?
The lyrics for Paatu Paadava were written by Kannadasan with music composed by A.M. Rajah.
Is English translation available for Paatu Paadava lyrics?
Yes! Paatu Paadava lyrics from Then Nilavu include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Paatu Paadava lyrics?
Paatu Paadava is a classic romantic duet from the 1961 Tamil film 'Then Nilavu', featuring the playful banter and burgeoning affection between two lovers. The male protagonist, portrayed by A.M. Rajah, attempts to woo the shy heroine, using poetic comparisons and rhetorical questions. He likens her to a 'milky moon' and himself to a 'bull searching for a path', symbolizing his pursuit and her ethereal beauty. The lyrics capture the initial stages of romance, filled with teasing, admiration, and a gentle impatience to move past mere glances. The song beautifully articulates the male lead's desire to break through the heroine's shyness, questioning the need for formality or intermediaries when their eyes have already met. He urges her to embrace the present moment, comparing their unfulfilled longing to 'the earth waiting for the sky'. The imagery of a 'golden-limbed maiden' and a 'swan-like river' further elevates the heroine's grace, while the male lead's questions about her desires in the 'honeyed moonlight' convey his longing for reciprocation. The song's mood is lighthearted yet deeply romantic, reflecting the timeless theme of courtship and the anticipation of love.
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