Naan Paadikkonde Iruppen
From Sirai · 1984
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Sirai1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| ……………… | ... |
| Female | |
| Naan paadikkondae iruppaen | I will keep singing |
| Un pakkathunai iruppaen | I will remain as your supportive companion |
| Naan paadikkondae iruppaen | I will keep singing |
| Un pakkathunai iruppaen | I will remain as your supportive companion |
| Female | |
| En jenmam irukkum varai | As long as my lifetime exists |
| En jeevan kaakkum unnai | My life will protect you |
| Female | |
| Naan paadikkondae iruppaen | I will keep singing |
| Un pakkathunai iruppaen | I will remain as your supportive companion |
| Female | |
| Saagiththiyam neeyaaga sangeetham naanaaga | With you as the lyric and me as the music |
| Vaazhgindra nam jeevitham | Our life endures |
| Saagiththiyam neeyaaga sangeetham naanaaga | With you as the lyric and me as the music |
| Vaazhgindra nam jeevitham | Our life endures |
| Female | |
| Sangeetham illaathu santhosam veraethu | Without music, what other happiness exists? |
| Saareeram en seethanam | My voice is my treasure |
| Sangeetham illaathu santhosam veraethu | Without music, what other happiness exists? |
| Saareeram en seethanam…..mmm…. | My voice is my treasure... mmm... |
| Female | |
| Naan paadikkondae iruppaen | I will keep singing |
| Un pakkathunai iruppaen | I will remain as your supportive companion |
| Female | |
| En jenmam irukkum varai | As long as my lifetime exists |
| En jeevan kaakkum unnai | My life will protect you |
| Female | |
| Naan paadikkondae iruppaen | I will keep singing |
| Un pakkathunai iruppaen | I will remain as your supportive companion |
| Female | |
| En veedu pon koyil | My home is a golden temple |
| Un naamam en naavil | Your name is on my tongue |
| Naalthorum isai archchanai | Every day is a musical ritual |
| En veedu pon koyil | My home is a golden temple |
| Un naamam en naavil | Your name is on my tongue |
| Naalthorum isai archchanai | Every day is a musical ritual |
| Female | |
| En paadal nee ketkka | For you to listen to my song |
| En kangal unai paarkka | For my eyes to behold you |
| Naanae un varathatchanai | I myself am your dowry |
| En paadal nee ketkka | For you to listen to my song |
| En kangal unai paarkka | For my eyes to behold you |
| Naanae un varathatchanai | I myself am your dowry |
| Female | |
| Naan paadikkondae iruppaen | I will keep singing |
| Un pakkathunai iruppaen | I will remain as your supportive companion |
| Female | |
| En jenmam irukkum varai | As long as my lifetime exists |
| En jeevan kaakkum unnai | My life will protect you |
| Female | |
| Naan paadikkondae iruppaen | I will keep singing |
| Un pakkathunai iruppaen | I will remain as your supportive companion |
.......................
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நான் பாடிக்கொண்டே இருப்பேன்
உன் பக்கத்துணை இருப்பேன்
நான் பாடிக்கொண்டே இருப்பேன்
உன் பக்கத்துணை இருப்பேன்
I will keep singing
I will remain as your supportive companion
I will keep singing
I will remain as your supportive companion
என் ஜென்மம் இருக்கும் வரை
என் ஜீவன் காக்கும் உன்னை......
As long as my lifetime exists
My life will protect you
நான் பாடிக்கொண்டே இருப்பேன்
உன் பக்கத்துணை இருப்பேன்
I will keep singing
I will remain as your supportive companion
சாகித்தியம் நீயாக சங்கீதம் நானாக
வாழ்கின்ற நம் ஜீவிதம்
சாகித்தியம் நீயாக சங்கீதம் நானாக
வாழ்கின்ற நம் ஜீவிதம்
With you as the lyric and me as the music
Our life endures
With you as the lyric and me as the music
Our life endures
சங்கீதம் இல்லாது சந்தோஷம் வேறேது
சாரீரம் என் சீதனம்...
சங்கீதம் இல்லாது சந்தோஷம் வேறேது
சாரீரம் என் சீதனம்......ம்ம்ம்.....
Without music, what other happiness exists?
My voice is my treasure
Without music, what other happiness exists?
My voice is my treasure... mmm...
நான் பாடிக்கொண்டே இருப்பேன்
உன் பக்கத்துணை இருப்பேன்
I will keep singing
I will remain as your supportive companion
என் ஜென்மம் இருக்கும் வரை
என் ஜீவன் காக்கும் உன்னை......
As long as my lifetime exists
My life will protect you
நான் பாடிக்கொண்டே இருப்பேன்
உன் பக்கத்துணை இருப்பேன்
I will keep singing
I will remain as your supportive companion
என் வீடு பொன் கோயில்
உன் நாமம் என் நாவில்
நாள்தோறும் இசை அர்ச்சனை
என் வீடு பொன் கோயில்
உன் நாமம் என் நாவில்
நாள்தோறும் இசை அர்ச்சனை
My home is a golden temple
Your name is on my tongue
Every day is a musical ritual
My home is a golden temple
Your name is on my tongue
Every day is a musical ritual
என் பாடல் நீ கேட்க
என் கண்கள் உனைப் பார்க்க
நானே உன் வரதட்சணை.....
என் பாடல் நீ கேட்க
என் கண்கள் உனைப் பார்க்க
நானே உன் வரதட்சணை.....
For you to listen to my song
For my eyes to behold you
I myself am your dowry
For you to listen to my song
For my eyes to behold you
I myself am your dowry
நான் பாடிக்கொண்டே இருப்பேன்
உன் பக்கத்துணை இருப்பேன்
I will keep singing
I will remain as your supportive companion
என் ஜென்மம் இருக்கும் வரை
என் ஜீவன் காக்கும் உன்னை......
As long as my lifetime exists
My life will protect you
நான் பாடிக்கொண்டே இருப்பேன்
உன் பக்கத்துணை இருப்பேன்
I will keep singing
I will remain as your supportive companion
………………
...
Naan paadikkondae iruppaen
I will keep singing
Un pakkathunai iruppaen
I will remain as your supportive companion
Naan paadikkondae iruppaen
I will keep singing
Un pakkathunai iruppaen
I will remain as your supportive companion
En jenmam irukkum varai
As long as my lifetime exists
En jeevan kaakkum unnai
My life will protect you
Naan paadikkondae iruppaen
I will keep singing
Un pakkathunai iruppaen
I will remain as your supportive companion
Saagiththiyam neeyaaga sangeetham naanaaga
With you as the lyric and me as the music
Vaazhgindra nam jeevitham
Our life endures
Saagiththiyam neeyaaga sangeetham naanaaga
With you as the lyric and me as the music
Vaazhgindra nam jeevitham
Our life endures
Sangeetham illaathu santhosam veraethu
Without music, what other happiness exists?
Saareeram en seethanam
My voice is my treasure
Sangeetham illaathu santhosam veraethu
Without music, what other happiness exists?
Saareeram en seethanam…..mmm….
My voice is my treasure... mmm...
Naan paadikkondae iruppaen
I will keep singing
Un pakkathunai iruppaen
I will remain as your supportive companion
En jenmam irukkum varai
As long as my lifetime exists
En jeevan kaakkum unnai
My life will protect you
Naan paadikkondae iruppaen
I will keep singing
Un pakkathunai iruppaen
I will remain as your supportive companion
En veedu pon koyil
My home is a golden temple
Un naamam en naavil
Your name is on my tongue
Naalthorum isai archchanai
Every day is a musical ritual
En veedu pon koyil
My home is a golden temple
Un naamam en naavil
Your name is on my tongue
Naalthorum isai archchanai
Every day is a musical ritual
En paadal nee ketkka
For you to listen to my song
En kangal unai paarkka
For my eyes to behold you
Naanae un varathatchanai
I myself am your dowry
En paadal nee ketkka
For you to listen to my song
En kangal unai paarkka
For my eyes to behold you
Naanae un varathatchanai
I myself am your dowry
Naan paadikkondae iruppaen
I will keep singing
Un pakkathunai iruppaen
I will remain as your supportive companion
En jenmam irukkum varai
As long as my lifetime exists
En jeevan kaakkum unnai
My life will protect you
Naan paadikkondae iruppaen
I will keep singing
Un pakkathunai iruppaen
I will remain as your supportive companion
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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.
Did you know?
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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