- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music directors
- Bappi Lahiri, Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Paadum Vaanampadi
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song expresses a beloved's longing and emotional plea to her partner, who seems consumed by sadness and silence. She questions why grief has overtaken him and emphasizes that her life lacks purpose and completeness without his presence and his songs.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition / Anaphora)
“Anbae anbae anbae paadum paadal engae”
The word 'Anbae' is repeated thrice consecutively to emphasize intense emotional intimacy and urgent affection.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Neeyindri naanaethu nenjangal maaraathu / Un paadal kelaathu en aasai theeraathu”
Matching end sounds in adjacent lines ('maaraathu' and 'theeraathu') create musical rhythm.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Roja thottam vaadinaal / Adhil vaasam thondrumaa”
Comparing the beloved's grieving heart to a wilting rose garden losing its scent, highlighting how gloom destroys joy.
Rhetorical Question
“Mannan ullam vaadinaal / Intha mangai thaangumaa”
Questions asked not for an answer, but to convey helplessness and deep love.
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Trivia
'Paadum Vaanampadi' (1985) starred Anand Babu and Jeevitha in lead roles, with music composed by Bappi Lahiri and lyrics penned by Vairamuthu.
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