“Thenmerku Paruvakatru,” sung by P. Unnikrishnan and K.S. Chithra in the Tamil film “Karuthamma,” is a beautiful and evocative song that celebrates the transformative power of love. The song is sung from the perspective of a man deeply in love with a woman.
The song begins with a description of the natural world, which is depicted as being filled with beauty and magic. The southwest breeze whispers sweet nothings, a drizzle dances like joy, and raindrops sing lullabies. A cactus in the woods bursts with hope and a bright red flower blooms.
The man sees these natural wonders as a reflection of his love for the woman. He sees colours beyond the land and sky in her eyes and hears melodies forbidden even in dreams in her song. He is mesmerized by her beauty and her grace.
KARUTHAMMA (1994) MOVIE | THENMERKU PARUVAKATRU SONG LYRICS ENGLISH MEANING
Thenmaerku Paruvakkatru
Thaenippakkam Veesum Oru Saral Inpachcharal
Themmanggu Padikkondu Silu Siluvendru
Sindhdhudhamma Thural Muthuth Thural
Venkadu Pothagalli Sattendru Mottuvida
Senggathu Sollichchedi Sillendru Puveduk
The southwest breeze whispers sweet nothings, a drizzle dances like joy.
Raindrops sing lullabies, tumbling like pearls in a hurry.
A cactus in the woods bursts with hope, a red flower blooms bright.
Vanoadum Mannoadum Illadha Vannangal
Pennoadum Kannoadum Nan Kankiraen
Thalathil Illadha Sanggeedha Sarangal
Parattum Un Pattil Nan Kaetkiraen
Mazhaithuli Enna Thavamdhan Seydhadhoa
Malar Konda Marpoadu Thottadhudhae
Mazhaithuli Thotta Idam Nee Theendavoa
Ninaikkaiyil Ulloorak Kalloorudhae
In your eyes, I see colors beyond the land and sky,
In your song, melodies forbidden even in dreams.
What magic did that tiny raindrop work?
It nestles in the flower’s embrace, lost in sweet surrender.
When I touch the places your touch lingered,
My veins course with a strange, intoxicating fire.
Neeyendrum Nanendrum Iru Varthai Ondragi
Nam Endra Oar Varthai Undanadhae
Aanendrum Pennendrum Iru Varthai Ondragi
Aal Endra Oar Varthai Undanadhae
Kadhal Ennum Mandhdhirathin Mayamenna
Kallum Mullum Ippoadhu Poovanadhae
Vanavillin Thundondru Mannil Vandhdhu
Yarukkum Sollamal Pennanadhae
You” and “me,” two whispers merge into one,
“Man” and “woman,” a single breath called “us.”
Love’s enchanting spell paints illusions so sweet,
Stones and thorns bloom like roses at your feet.
A rainbow fragment descended from the sky,
In secret it bloomed, a maiden with your eyes.
THENMERKU PARUVAKATRU FULL SONG
The man is also amazed by the power of love. He sees it as magic that can transform even the most ordinary things. A tiny raindrop, for example, is transformed into something beautiful and precious when it falls into the woman’s embrace.
THENMERKU PARUVAKATRU MUSIC VIDEO
The man’s love for the woman is so strong that it has also changed him. He no longer sees the world in the same way. He sees beauty in everything and feels a sense of peace and contentment that he never knew before.
| Title | Thenmerku Paruvakatru |
| Movie | Karuthamma (1994) |
| Singer(s) | K. S. Chithra, P. Unnikrishnan |
| Lyrics Writer(s) | Vairamuthu |
| Music Composer(s) | A. R. Rahman |
| Actor(s) | Raja, Rajashree, Maheswari |