Azhagai Paada Vanthen
From Porsilai · 1969
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- R. Govarthanam
- Details
- Porsilai1969
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Azhagai paada vanthaen | I came to sing of beauty, |
| Thamizhil vaarthai illai | But there are no words in Tamil. |
| Nenjil nee sindhum muttham | The kiss you spill upon my heart |
| En ninaivin mutthirai | Is the seal upon my memory. |
| Nenjil nee sindhum muttham | The kiss you spill upon my heart |
| En ninaivin mutthirai | Is the seal upon my memory. |
| Azhagai paada vanthaen | I came to sing of beauty. |
| Male | |
| Sediyil aadum oru roja | A rose dancing on a plant, |
| Adhu saelai kattavillai | It does not wear a saree. |
| Kilaiyil aadi varum kanigal | Fruits swaying on a branch, |
| Avai naanam kollavillai…! | They do not feel shy...! |
| Male | |
| Sediyil aadum oru roja | A rose dancing on a plant, |
| Adhu saelai kattavillai | It does not wear a saree. |
| Kilaiyil aadi varum kanigal | Fruits swaying on a branch, |
| Avai naanam kollavillai…! | They do not feel shy...! |
| Female | |
| Aatru neerai kaatru moadhum | The wind strikes the river water, |
| Aasai pennai kaadhal moadhum | Love strikes a passionate woman. |
| Aatru neerai kaatru moadhum | The wind strikes the river water, |
| Aasai pennai kaadhal moadhum | Love strikes a passionate woman. |
| Kaattrai pola kaadhal seidhaal | If love is made like the wind, |
| Enna inbamoa anga enna vannamo | What joy there is, what colors there are! |
| Female | |
| Azhagai paada vanthaen | I came to sing of beauty, |
| Thamizhil vaarthai illai | But there are no words in Tamil. |
| Nenjil nee sindhum muttham | The kiss you spill upon my heart |
| En ninaivin mutthirai | Is the seal upon my memory. |
| Nenjil nee sindhum muttham | The kiss you spill upon my heart |
| En ninaivin mutthirai | Is the seal upon my memory. |
| Azhagai paada vanthaen | I came to sing of beauty. |
| Female | |
| Sivandha pooviloru manjam | A bed within a red flower, |
| Adhai theadum kannirenndu | Two eyes searching for it, |
| Kalandhu paarka manam konjum | The heart pleads to merge and see, |
| Tharavaendum nall virundhu | A grand feast must be served. |
| Female | |
| Sivandha pooviloru manjam | A bed within a red flower, |
| Adhai theadum kannirenndu | Two eyes searching for it, |
| Kalandhu paarka manam konjum | The heart pleads to merge and see, |
| Tharavaendum nall virundhu | A grand feast must be served. |
| Male | |
| Aasai thoattam vanna pandhu | A garden of desires, a colorful ball, |
| Vaasal theadi aadu vandhu | A goat came searching for the doorstep, |
| Saerndhu paadum kaadhal sindhu | Together they sing a love ballad, |
| Engu poagumoa angae enna vaegamo | Where will it go, what speed will be there! |
| Male | |
| Azhagai paada vanthen | I came to sing of beauty, |
| Female :Thamizhil vaarthai illai | Female: But there are no words in Tamil. |
| Male :Nenjil nee sindhum muttham | Male: The kiss you spill upon my heart |
| En ninaivin mutthirai | Is the seal upon my memory. |
| Female :Nenjil nee sindhum muttham | Female: The kiss you spill upon my heart |
| En ninaivin mutthirai | Is the seal upon my memory. |
| Chorus | |
| Azhagai paada vanthaen | I came to sing of beauty. |
அழகைப் பாட வந்தேன்
தமிழில் வார்த்தை இல்லை
நெஞ்சில் நீ சிந்தும் முத்தம்
என் நினைவின் முத்திரை.......
நெஞ்சில் நீ சிந்தும் முத்தம்
என் நினைவின் முத்திரை.......
அழகைப் பாட வந்தேன்....
I came to sing of beauty,
But there are no words in Tamil.
The kiss you spill upon my heart
Is the seal upon my memory.
The kiss you spill upon my heart
Is the seal upon my memory.
I came to sing of beauty.
செடியில் ஆடும் ஒரு ரோஜா
அது சேலை கட்டவில்லை
கிளையில் ஆடி வரும் கனிகள்
அவை நாணம் கொள்ளவில்லை.......!
A rose dancing on a plant,
It does not wear a saree.
Fruits swaying on a branch,
They do not feel shy...!
செடியில் ஆடும் ஒரு ரோஜா
அது சேலை கட்டவில்லை
கிளையில் ஆடி வரும் கனிகள்
அவை நாணம் கொள்ளவில்லை.......!
A rose dancing on a plant,
It does not wear a saree.
Fruits swaying on a branch,
They do not feel shy...!
ஆற்று நீரைக் காற்று மோதும்
ஆசைப் பெண்ணைக் காதல் மோதும்
ஆற்று நீரைக் காற்று மோதும்
ஆசைப் பெண்ணைக் காதல் மோதும்
காற்றைப் போல காதல் செய்தால்
என்ன இன்பமோ அங்கே என்ன வண்ணமோ
The wind strikes the river water,
Love strikes a passionate woman.
The wind strikes the river water,
Love strikes a passionate woman.
If love is made like the wind,
What joy there is, what colors there are!
அழகைப் பாட வந்தேன்
தமிழில் வார்த்தை இல்லை
நெஞ்சில் நீ சிந்தும் முத்தம்
என் நினைவின் முத்திரை.......
நெஞ்சில் நீ சிந்தும் முத்தம்
என் நினைவின் முத்திரை.......
அழகைப் பாட வந்தேன்....
I came to sing of beauty,
But there are no words in Tamil.
The kiss you spill upon my heart
Is the seal upon my memory.
The kiss you spill upon my heart
Is the seal upon my memory.
I came to sing of beauty.
சிவந்த பூவிலொரு மஞ்சம்
அதை தேடும் கண்ணிரண்டு
கலந்து பார்க்க மனம் கொஞ்சும்
தரவேண்டும் நல் விருந்து........!
A bed within a red flower,
Two eyes searching for it,
The heart pleads to merge and see,
A grand feast must be served.
சிவந்த பூவிலொரு மஞ்சம்
அதை தேடும் கண்ணிரண்டு
கலந்து பார்க்க மனம் கொஞ்சும்
தரவேண்டும் நல் விருந்து........!
A bed within a red flower,
Two eyes searching for it,
The heart pleads to merge and see,
A grand feast must be served.
ஆசைத் தோட்டம் வண்ணப் பந்து
வாசல் தேடி ஆடி வந்து
சேர்ந்து பாடும் காதல் சிந்து
எங்கு போகுமோ அங்கே என்ன வேகமோ
A garden of desires, a colorful ball,
A goat came searching for the doorstep,
Together they sing a love ballad,
Where will it go, what speed will be there!
அழகைப் பாட வந்தேன்
தமிழில் வார்த்தை இல்லை
நெஞ்சில் நீ சிந்தும் முத்தம்
என் நினைவின் முத்திரை.......
நெஞ்சில் நீ சிந்தும் முத்தம்
என் நினைவின் முத்திரை.......
இருவரும் :
அழகைப் பாட வந்தேன்....
I came to sing of beauty,
Female: But there are no words in Tamil.
Male: The kiss you spill upon my heart
Is the seal upon my memory.
Female: The kiss you spill upon my heart
Is the seal upon my memory.
I came to sing of beauty.
Azhagai paada vanthaen
I came to sing of beauty,
Thamizhil vaarthai illai
But there are no words in Tamil.
Nenjil nee sindhum muttham
The kiss you spill upon my heart
En ninaivin mutthirai
Is the seal upon my memory.
Nenjil nee sindhum muttham
The kiss you spill upon my heart
En ninaivin mutthirai
Is the seal upon my memory.
Azhagai paada vanthaen
I came to sing of beauty.
Sediyil aadum oru roja
A rose dancing on a plant,
Adhu saelai kattavillai
It does not wear a saree.
Kilaiyil aadi varum kanigal
Fruits swaying on a branch,
Avai naanam kollavillai…!
They do not feel shy...!
Sediyil aadum oru roja
A rose dancing on a plant,
Adhu saelai kattavillai
It does not wear a saree.
Kilaiyil aadi varum kanigal
Fruits swaying on a branch,
Avai naanam kollavillai…!
They do not feel shy...!
Aatru neerai kaatru moadhum
The wind strikes the river water,
Aasai pennai kaadhal moadhum
Love strikes a passionate woman.
Aatru neerai kaatru moadhum
The wind strikes the river water,
Aasai pennai kaadhal moadhum
Love strikes a passionate woman.
Kaattrai pola kaadhal seidhaal
If love is made like the wind,
Enna inbamoa anga enna vannamo
What joy there is, what colors there are!
Azhagai paada vanthaen
I came to sing of beauty,
Thamizhil vaarthai illai
But there are no words in Tamil.
Nenjil nee sindhum muttham
The kiss you spill upon my heart
En ninaivin mutthirai
Is the seal upon my memory.
Nenjil nee sindhum muttham
The kiss you spill upon my heart
En ninaivin mutthirai
Is the seal upon my memory.
Azhagai paada vanthaen
I came to sing of beauty.
Sivandha pooviloru manjam
A bed within a red flower,
Adhai theadum kannirenndu
Two eyes searching for it,
Kalandhu paarka manam konjum
The heart pleads to merge and see,
Tharavaendum nall virundhu
A grand feast must be served.
Sivandha pooviloru manjam
A bed within a red flower,
Adhai theadum kannirenndu
Two eyes searching for it,
Kalandhu paarka manam konjum
The heart pleads to merge and see,
Tharavaendum nall virundhu
A grand feast must be served.
Aasai thoattam vanna pandhu
A garden of desires, a colorful ball,
Vaasal theadi aadu vandhu
A goat came searching for the doorstep,
Saerndhu paadum kaadhal sindhu
Together they sing a love ballad,
Engu poagumoa angae enna vaegamo
Where will it go, what speed will be there!
Azhagai paada vanthen
I came to sing of beauty,
Female :Thamizhil vaarthai illai
Female: But there are no words in Tamil.
Male :Nenjil nee sindhum muttham
Male: The kiss you spill upon my heart
En ninaivin mutthirai
Is the seal upon my memory.
Female :Nenjil nee sindhum muttham
Female: The kiss you spill upon my heart
En ninaivin mutthirai
Is the seal upon my memory.
Azhagai paada vanthaen
I came to sing of beauty.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic duet explores the ecstasy and wordlessness of true love. The singer expresses that even the rich Tamil language lacks adequate words to capture the lover's beauty. Nature metaphors—a rose without a saree, uninhibited fruits on a branch, and wind striking river waters—are woven throughout to portray natural, uninhibited passion and intimacy. The song captures the longing, tender kisses, and joyous union of two lovers whose romance feels as wild and boundless as nature itself. Written by Kannadasan and set to tune by R. Govarthanam, it remains a celebrated romantic classic.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Sediyil aadum oru roja / Adhu saelai kattavillai... Aatru neerai kaatru moadhum / Aasai pennai kaadhal moadhum Methodical repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds across words or lines. Example: 'Aatru' and 'Aasai' share initial vowel sounds.”
Edukku (Rhyme)
“Aatru neerai kaatru moadhum / Aasai pennai kaadhal moadhum”
Repetition of second letter consonants across lines, e.g., 'Sediyil' and 'Kilaiyil', or 'Aatru' and 'Aasai'.
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Nenjil nee sindhum muttham / En ninaivin mutthirai”
Comparing love's impact on a woman to wind stirring river water, and kisses to an indelible seal on memory.
Personification
“Kilaiyil aadi varum kanigal / Avai naanam kollavillai…!”
Attributing human feelings like shyness or modesty to roses and fruits on trees.
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Trivia
'Porsilai' (1969) features music by R. Govarthanam, a talented composer who worked extensively with major Tamil film music directors of the era. Lyricist Kannadasan famously highlights the boundless nature of poetic expression by paradoxically stating that Tamil lacks the words to describe true beauty.
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