- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Anand Sankar
- Movie name
- Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Aug 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Naan paadum raagam' expresses an overwhelming feeling of joy, peace, and spiritual/emotional fulfillment. The singer describes how love and affection have transformed her world into a continuous melody where sorrow ceases to exist, and relationships are cherished without lingering doubts or past regrets.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Anbennum dheebam yetrinen”
Comparing love directly to a lit lamp ('Anbennum dheebam') and happiness to a blooming jasmine flower ('Aanandha mullai').
Rhyme / Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Ellamae maranthu inbangal sumandhu”
Matching initial vowel/consonant sounds across lines for melodic flow ('Ellamae' / 'Eppodhum').
Anaphora / Repetition (Pinvaru Nilaiyani)
“Naan paadum raagam”
Repetition of the refrain 'Naan paadum raagam... Aanandha raagam thaan' to emphasize the central theme of musical happiness.
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Trivia
Written by the renowned Tamil poet and lyricist Mu. Metha, this song highlights his signature lyrical style blending gentle imagery with deep emotional contentment. The track is featured in the 1986 film 'Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai'.
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