- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Sirai
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jan 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Naan Paadikkondae Iruppaen from Sirai (1984) is a deeply emotional melody celebrating devotion, marital harmony, and lifelong commitment. The singer describes her life with her beloved as a harmonious union of lyrics and melody, viewing her home as a sacred temple where daily worship is offered through music. She declares that her voice, body, and love are the ultimate offerings she brings to the relationship, promising to stay by her partner's side and protect him as long as she lives.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Saagiththiyam neeyaaga sangeetham naanaaga”
Equating the partner to lyric (Saagiththiyam) and herself to music (Sangeetham), symbolizing perfect harmony in life.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En veedu pon koyil”
Comparing her home to a golden temple where love and devotion reside.
Alliteration (Monai)
“Saagiththiyam neeyaaga sangeetham naanaaga”
Repetition of the 'Sa' consonant sound across words creates melodic symmetry.
Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“En paadal nee ketkka / En kangal unai paarkka”
End-rhyme matching 'ketkka' and 'paarkka' enhances the musical flow of the couplet.
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Trivia
Sirai (1984), directed by R. C. Sakthi, is a critically acclaimed movie starring Lakshmi and Rajesh. Composed by legendary director M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Pulamaipithan, 'Naan Paadikkondae Iruppaen' remains one of playback singer Vani Jairam's most celebrated classical numbers.
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