Naan Paadava
From Dhooram Adhigamillai · 1983
- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Dhooram Adhigamillai1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aa…..aaa…..aaa…..aa….aa…. | Aa…..aaa…..aaa…..aa….aa…. |
| Aaa…..aa….aa……aa….aa…..aa… | Aaa…..aa….aa……aa….aa…..aa… |
| Female | |
| Naan paadavaa | Shall I sing? |
| Nenjamthaan vaazhththumaa | Will your heart shower its blessing? |
| Thullum kalaimaanin idhzh meedhilae | Upon the lips of the leaping artful deer, |
| Oru paadal unnaal ulaa kaanuthae | A song wanders about because of you. |
| Female | |
| Aa…..aaa…..aa…. | Aa…..aaa…..aa…. |
| Poo maedai mel pon annam vanthu | A golden swan comes upon the stage of flowers, |
| Yaen paadutho than kadhal sindhu | Why does it sing its melody of love? |
| Poo maedai mael pon annam vanthu | A golden swan comes upon the stage of flowers, |
| Yaen paadutho than kadhal sindhu | Why does it sing its melody of love? |
| Female | |
| Uravil than paasamam | Is it affection found in a divine bond? |
| Ponmaeni muththaaramam | Is the golden body a necklace of pearls? |
| Uravil than paasamam | Is it affection found in a divine bond? |
| Ponmaeni muththaaramam | Is the golden body a necklace of pearls? |
| Ezhuthaa kaviyaal minnum panpaadum | A culture that shines brightly like an unwritten poem. |
| Female | |
| Naan paadavaa | Shall I sing? |
| Nenjamthaan vaazhththumaa | Will your heart shower its blessing? |
| Thullum kalaimaanin idhzh meedhilae | Upon the lips of the leaping artful deer, |
| Oru paadal unnaal ulaa kaanuthae | A song wanders about because of you. |
| Female | |
| ………………….. | |
| Female | |
| Vaan meengale kannaaagi indru | The stars in the sky have turned into watching eyes today, |
| Yaen parkkutho innaalil ingu | Why do they look down here on this fine day? |
| Vaan meengale kannaaagi indru | The stars in the sky have turned into watching eyes today, |
| Yaen parkkutho innaalil ingu | Why do they look down here on this fine day? |
| Female | |
| Vidhiyin pon oonjalaai | Like a golden swing guided by fate, |
| Nam vaazhvu nindraadavae | As our life sways happily, |
| Iravm pagalum vizhaa kandaadum | Both day and night shall celebrate in festivity. |
| Female | |
| Naan paadavaa | Shall I sing? |
| Nenjamthaan vaazhththumaa | Will your heart shower its blessing? |
| Thullum kalaimaanin idhzh meedhilae | Upon the lips of the leaping artful deer, |
| Oru paadal unnaal ulaa kaanuthae… | A song wanders about because of you… |
ஆ.....ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....
ஆஅ.....அ....அ............ஆ......ஆ......ஆ.....
Aa…..aaa…..aaa…..aa….aa….
Aaa…..aa….aa……aa….aa…..aa…
நான் பாடவா
நெஞ்சம்தான் வாழ்த்துமா
துள்ளும் கலைமானின் இதழ் மீதிலே
ஒரு பாடல் உன்னால் உலா காணுதே
Shall I sing?
Will your heart shower its blessing?
Upon the lips of the leaping artful deer,
A song wanders about because of you.
நான் பாடவா
நெஞ்சம்தான் வாழ்த்துமா
துள்ளும் கலைமானின் இதழ் மீதிலே
ஒரு பாடல் உன்னால் உலா காணுதே
Aa…..aaa…..aa….
A golden swan comes upon the stage of flowers,
Why does it sing its melody of love?
A golden swan comes upon the stage of flowers,
Why does it sing its melody of love?
ஆ.....ஆஅ......ஆ....
பூ மேடை மேல் பொன் அன்னம் வந்து
ஏன் பாடுதோ தன் காதல் சிந்து
பூ மேடை மேல் பொன் அன்னம் வந்து
ஏன் பாடுதோ தன் காதல் சிந்து
Is it affection found in a divine bond?
Is the golden body a necklace of pearls?
Is it affection found in a divine bond?
Is the golden body a necklace of pearls?
A culture that shines brightly like an unwritten poem.
உறவில் தன் பாசமாம்
பொன்மேனி முத்தாரமாம்
உறவில் தன் பாசமாம்
பொன்மேனி முத்தாரமாம்
எழுதா கவியால் மின்னும் பண்பாடும்
Shall I sing?
Will your heart shower its blessing?
Upon the lips of the leaping artful deer,
A song wanders about because of you.
நான் பாடவா
நெஞ்சம்தான் வாழ்த்துமா
துள்ளும் கலைமானின் இதழ் மீதிலே
ஒரு பாடல் உன்னால் உலா காணுதே
ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....
ஆஅ.....அ....அ............ஆ......ஆ......ஆ.....
The stars in the sky have turned into watching eyes today,
Why do they look down here on this fine day?
The stars in the sky have turned into watching eyes today,
Why do they look down here on this fine day?
வான் மீன்களே கண்ணாகி இன்று
ஏன் பார்க்குதோ இந்நாளில் இங்கு
வான் மீன்களே கண்ணாகி இன்று
ஏன் பார்க்குதோ இந்நாளில் இங்கு
Like a golden swing guided by fate,
As our life sways happily,
Both day and night shall celebrate in festivity.
விதியின் பொன் ஊஞ்சலாய்
நம் வாழ்வு நின்றாடவே
இரவும் பகலும் விழா கண்டாடும்
Shall I sing?
Will your heart shower its blessing?
Upon the lips of the leaping artful deer,
A song wanders about because of you…
நான் பாடவா
நெஞ்சம்தான் வாழ்த்துமா
துள்ளும் கலைமானின் இதழ் மீதிலே
ஒரு பாடல் உன்னால் உலா காணுதே....
Aa…..aaa…..aaa…..aa….aa….
Aa…..aaa…..aaa…..aa….aa….
Aaa…..aa….aa……aa….aa…..aa…
Aaa…..aa….aa……aa….aa…..aa…
Naan paadavaa
Shall I sing?
Nenjamthaan vaazhththumaa
Will your heart shower its blessing?
Thullum kalaimaanin idhzh meedhilae
Upon the lips of the leaping artful deer,
Oru paadal unnaal ulaa kaanuthae
A song wanders about because of you.
Aa…..aaa…..aa….
Aa…..aaa…..aa….
Poo maedai mel pon annam vanthu
A golden swan comes upon the stage of flowers,
Yaen paadutho than kadhal sindhu
Why does it sing its melody of love?
Poo maedai mael pon annam vanthu
A golden swan comes upon the stage of flowers,
Yaen paadutho than kadhal sindhu
Why does it sing its melody of love?
Uravil than paasamam
Is it affection found in a divine bond?
Ponmaeni muththaaramam
Is the golden body a necklace of pearls?
Uravil than paasamam
Is it affection found in a divine bond?
Ponmaeni muththaaramam
Is the golden body a necklace of pearls?
Ezhuthaa kaviyaal minnum panpaadum
A culture that shines brightly like an unwritten poem.
Naan paadavaa
Shall I sing?
Nenjamthaan vaazhththumaa
Will your heart shower its blessing?
Thullum kalaimaanin idhzh meedhilae
Upon the lips of the leaping artful deer,
Oru paadal unnaal ulaa kaanuthae
A song wanders about because of you.
…………………..
Vaan meengale kannaaagi indru
The stars in the sky have turned into watching eyes today,
Yaen parkkutho innaalil ingu
Why do they look down here on this fine day?
Vaan meengale kannaaagi indru
The stars in the sky have turned into watching eyes today,
Yaen parkkutho innaalil ingu
Why do they look down here on this fine day?
Vidhiyin pon oonjalaai
Like a golden swing guided by fate,
Nam vaazhvu nindraadavae
As our life sways happily,
Iravm pagalum vizhaa kandaadum
Both day and night shall celebrate in festivity.
Naan paadavaa
Shall I sing?
Nenjamthaan vaazhththumaa
Will your heart shower its blessing?
Thullum kalaimaanin idhzh meedhilae
Upon the lips of the leaping artful deer,
Oru paadal unnaal ulaa kaanuthae…
A song wanders about because of you…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song expresses the tender hesitation and poetic romanticism of a lover asking for approval to sing out their feelings. Through graceful imagery—such as golden swans on flower beds, stars turning into watching eyes, and destiny as a golden swing—the lyrics capture the transcendent and blissful nature of true love. Written by acclaimed Tamil poet Mu. Metha, the song blends deep emotional longing with traditional lyrical elegance, painting a vivid picture of affection and destiny celebrating together day and night.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Vaan meengale kannaaagi indru”
Describing the stars as watching eyes ('Vaan meengale kannaaagi') and destiny as a golden swing ('Vidhiyin pon oonjalaai').
Personification
“Oru paadal unnaal ulaa kaanuthae”
Attributing human traits to a song, describing it as taking a stroll ('ulaa kaanuthae') on account of the beloved.
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Uravil than paasamam / Ponmaeni muththaaramam”
Matching of the second consonant in consecutive lines ('Ezhuthaa' and 'Naan' / 'Uravil' and 'Ponmaeni').
Did you know?
Trivia
Written by renowned Tamil poet and lyricist Mu. Metha, this song showcases his trademark style of blending Pudhukkavithai (modern free-verse poetry) with classical film lyrical structures, elevating romantic themes through deep nature imagery.
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