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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Paadum Ragam

From Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai · 1986

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
Anand Sankar
Details
Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naan paadum raagamThe melody I sing
Aanaandha raagam thaanIs indeed a melody of pure joy
Sandhosam thaanaeIt is pure happiness
Varuvadhu sangeetham thaanaeWhat flows forth is sweet music
Inbangal kollaiAn abundance of joy
Naaningu naan illaiI lose my own self here
Sogangal illaiThere are no sorrows here
Malarnthathu aanandha mullaiThe jasmine of bliss has bloomed
Female
Ennodu sernthu vaanamumAlong with me, the sky too
Gaanangal paadathooWill it not sing melodies?
Anbaana nenjam thaalattaAs a loving heart lulls me to rest
En penmai kan mooduthooDoes my womanhood close its eyes in peace?
Female
Nenjodu kelvi kelaamalWithout asking any questions to my heart
Naaningu vaazhgindrenI live here in contentment
Santhosam ondrae kaangindrenI see only happiness all around
Sondhangal kondaadinenI celebrated my relationships
Ellamae maranthu inbangal sumandhuForgetting everything, carrying pure joy
Eppodhum panpaadinenI always sang musical tunes
Female
Naan paadum raagamThe melody I sing
Aanaandha raagam thaanIs indeed a melody of pure joy
Sandhosam thaanaeIt is pure happiness
Varuvadhu sangeetham thaanaeWhat flows forth is sweet music
Female
Anbennum dheebam yetrinenI lit the lamp called love
Sondhangal pogaadhuRelationships will never depart
Panbaana ullam paarkkindrenI behold a refined and kind heart
Bandhangal maaradhadhuThese precious bonds will never change
Female
Naetrenna vaazhvil nerndhadhuWhatever happened in life yesterday
En nenju ariyaadhuMy heart does not care to recall
Indrodu vaazhvum aanandhamStarting today, life itself is sheer bliss
Verenna naan solvadhuWhat else is left for me to say?
Thannai thaan maranthu anbil thaan vizhunthuForgetting oneself and falling into love
Pen ullam panpaaduthuA woman's heart sings joyous tunes
Female
Naan paadum raagamThe melody I sing
Aanaandha raagam thaanIs indeed a melody of pure joy
Sandhosam thaanaeIt is pure happiness
Varuvadhu sangeetham thaanaeWhat flows forth is sweet music
Inbangal kollaiAn abundance of joy
Naaningu naan illaiI lose my own self here
Sogangal illaiThere are no sorrows here
Malarnthathu aanandha mullaiThe jasmine of bliss has bloomed

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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