P. Leela’s voice in “Atho Paaradi Avare” from the 1952 album Kalyani captures a newlywed’s playful declaration. Kannadasan wrote the lyrics; S. Dakshinamoorthi and G. Ramanathan composed the music. A woman points out her husband with fond pride.
Atho Paaradi Avare
P. Leela • From “Kalyani (1952)”
Atho Paaradi Avare Lyrics Meaning P. Leela | Kalyani (1952)
The wife calls her friend to “Atho Paaradi Avarae En Kanavar” (Look there, friend, he is my husband). She watches him drive his new bullock cart. Kannadasan’s words show her mild yearning as he goes, promising to return.
Atho Paradi Avare En KanavarLook there, friend, he is my husband.
Avare En Kanavar Atho ParadiHe is my husband, look there, friend.
Pudhu Mattu Vandi OttiDriving his new bullock cart,
Pogindrar Enai VattiHe goes, making me yearn.
Pudhu Mattu Vandi OttiDriving his new bullock cart,
Pogindrar Enai VattiHe goes, making me yearn.
Atho Paradi Avare En KanavarLook there, friend, he is my husband.
Iruppavar Ulle Mudhalali ChettyThe man inside is a wealthy ‘Chetty’ merchant.
Yerukal Melthan En Sarkkarai KattiMy precious one is weighed on the scales.
Theriyavillaiyodi Thalaiyil ThuppattiCan’t you see the ‘thuppatti’ on his head?
Theriyavillaiyodi Thalaiyil ThuppattiCan’t you see the ‘thuppatti’ on his head?
Serane Avarendral Athilenna AttiIf he belongs to me, what’s the fuss?
Atho ParadiLook there, friend.
Ainthu Panaththinai Ennidam ThantharHe gave me five ‘panam’ (coins).
Anthi Sayu Munne Varavum IsaintharHe agreed to return before evening falls.
Ainthu Panaththinai Ennidam ThantharHe gave me five ‘panam’ (coins).
Anthi Sayu Munne Varavum IsaintharHe agreed to return before evening falls.
Anthi Varavittal Penne InthaIf evening doesn’t come, girl, this…
Anthi Varavittal Penne InthaIf evening doesn’t come, girl, this…
Asai MuththamKiss of desire.
Asai Muththam Endru Solli NadantharHe said “a kiss of desire” and walked away.
Asai Muththam Endru Solli NadantharHe said “a kiss of desire” and walked away.
Atho Paradi Avare En KanavarLook there, friend, he is my husband.
Avare En Kanavar Atho ParadiHe is my husband, look there, friend.
Atho ParadiLook there, friend.
Atho Paaradi Avare Music Video
He leaves five coins with her and promises a “Aasai Muththam” (kiss of desire) upon his return. This Tamil “Atho Paaradi Avare” lyrics translation presents a moment of simple, loving domestic anticipation.