Kattil Bandham Kadhal Bandham
From Bandham · 1985
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Details
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Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kattil bandham kaadhal bandham | Marital bond and love's bond last |
| Pottum poovum soodum varai | Only as long as one wears the vermillion and flowers. |
| Male | |
| Kattil bandham kaadhal bandham | Marital bond and love's bond last |
| Pottum poovum soodum varai | Only as long as one wears the vermillion and flowers. |
| Adhu pona pinaalum boomiyil vaazhvaal | Even after that passes, she will live on this earth |
| Pillai bandham ullavarai | As long as the bond with her child exists. |
| Pillai bandham ullavarai | As long as the bond with her child exists. |
| Male | |
| Bandham paasa bandham | A bond is a bond of affection. |
| Bandham paasa bandham | A bond is a bond of affection. |
| Male | |
| Sondham veror idam ponaalum | Even if a relative moves to another place, |
| Bandham enbathu pogathu | The bond between them never leaves. |
| Male | |
| Sondham veror idam ponaalum | Even if a relative moves to another place, |
| Bandham enbathu pogathu | The bond between them never leaves. |
| Adhu vanjam vaithu vaazhnthaal kooda | Even if they live harboring a grudge, |
| Nenjil irunthu neengaathu | It will never depart from the heart. |
| Nenjil irunthu neengaathu | It will never depart from the heart. |
| Male | |
| Bandham paasa bandham | A bond is a bond of affection. |
| Bandham paasa bandham | A bond is a bond of affection. |
கட்டில் பந்தம் காதல் பந்தம்
பொட்டும் பூவும் சூடும் வரை
Marital bond and love's bond last
Only as long as one wears the vermillion and flowers.
கட்டில் பந்தம் காதல் பந்தம்
பொட்டும் பூவும் சூடும் வரை
அது போனப் பின்னாலும் பூமியில் வாழ்வாள்
பிள்ளை பந்தம் உள்ளவரை
பிள்ளை பந்தம் உள்ளவரை
Marital bond and love's bond last
Only as long as one wears the vermillion and flowers.
Even after that passes, she will live on this earth
As long as the bond with her child exists.
As long as the bond with her child exists.
பந்தம் பாச பந்தம்
பந்தம் பாச பந்தம்
A bond is a bond of affection.
A bond is a bond of affection.
சொந்தம் வேறோர் இடம் போனாலும்
பந்தம் என்பது போகாது
Even if a relative moves to another place,
The bond between them never leaves.
சொந்தம் வேறோர் இடம் போனாலும்
பந்தம் என்பது போகாது
அது வஞ்சம் வைத்து வாழ்ந்தால் கூட
நெஞ்சில் இருந்து நீங்காது
நெஞ்சில் இருந்து நீங்காது
Even if a relative moves to another place,
The bond between them never leaves.
Even if they live harboring a grudge,
It will never depart from the heart.
It will never depart from the heart.
பந்தம் பாச பந்தம்
பந்தம் பாச பந்தம்
A bond is a bond of affection.
A bond is a bond of affection.
Kattil bandham kaadhal bandham
Marital bond and love's bond last
Pottum poovum soodum varai
Only as long as one wears the vermillion and flowers.
Kattil bandham kaadhal bandham
Marital bond and love's bond last
Pottum poovum soodum varai
Only as long as one wears the vermillion and flowers.
Adhu pona pinaalum boomiyil vaazhvaal
Even after that passes, she will live on this earth
Pillai bandham ullavarai
As long as the bond with her child exists.
Pillai bandham ullavarai
As long as the bond with her child exists.
Bandham paasa bandham
A bond is a bond of affection.
Bandham paasa bandham
A bond is a bond of affection.
Sondham veror idam ponaalum
Even if a relative moves to another place,
Bandham enbathu pogathu
The bond between them never leaves.
Sondham veror idam ponaalum
Even if a relative moves to another place,
Bandham enbathu pogathu
The bond between them never leaves.
Adhu vanjam vaithu vaazhnthaal kooda
Even if they live harboring a grudge,
Nenjil irunthu neengaathu
It will never depart from the heart.
Nenjil irunthu neengaathu
It will never depart from the heart.
Bandham paasa bandham
A bond is a bond of affection.
Bandham paasa bandham
A bond is a bond of affection.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song reflects on the enduring nature of human relationships and maternal love. It contrasts conjugal life—traditionally symbolized by wearing flowers and a bindi—with the immortal strength of a mother's connection to her child, which keeps her anchored to life even after losing her spouse. Furthermore, the lyrics emphasize that true affection and emotional ties transcend physical distance and personal grievances, remaining deeply rooted in the heart regardless of circumstance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Symbolism and Metaphor
“Pottum poovum soodum varai”
'Pottum poovum' (bindi and flowers) is used as a cultural symbol representing active married life and traditional marital bond.
Refrain / Repetition
“Bandham paasa bandham”
The phrase 'Bandham paasa bandham' is repeated regularly to reinforce the central thematic focus on emotional attachment.
Emonai / Rhyme Scheme
“Sondham veror idam ponaalum / Bandham enbathu pogathu”
Use of 'Sondham' and 'Bandham' creates a harmonious Tamil rhythmic flow (Iyaibu/Rhyme) across neighboring lines.
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Trivia
Bandham (1985) is a family drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Nadhiya. The film's musical score was composed by legendary music director M. S. Viswanathan, featuring lyrics crafted by poet Vaali.
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