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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Paadum Ragam

From Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai · 1986

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

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan paadum raagam
Aanaandha raagam thaan
Sandhosam thaanae
Varuvadhu sangeetham thaanae
Inbangal kollai
Naaningu naan illai
Sogangal illai
Malarnthathu aanandha mullai
Ennodu sernthu vaanamum
Gaanangal paadathoo
Anbaana nenjam thaalatta
En penmai kan mooduthoo
Nenjodu kelvi kelaamal
Naaningu vaazhgindren
Santhosam ondrae kaangindren
Sondhangal kondaadinen
Ellamae maranthu inbangal sumandhu
Eppodhum panpaadinen
Naan paadum raagam
Aanaandha raagam thaan
Sandhosam thaanae
Varuvadhu sangeetham thaanae
Anbennum dheebam yetrinen
Sondhangal pogaadhu
Panbaana ullam paarkkindren
Bandhangal maaradhadhu
Naetrenna vaazhvil nerndhadhu
En nenju ariyaadhu
Indrodu vaazhvum aanandham
Verenna naan solvadhu
Thannai thaan maranthu anbil thaan vizhunthu
Pen ullam panpaaduthu
Naan paadum raagam
Aanaandha raagam thaan
Sandhosam thaanae
Varuvadhu sangeetham thaanae
Inbangal kollai
Naaningu naan illai
Sogangal illai
Malarnthathu aanandha mullai
The melody I sing
is truly a melody of joy.
It is pure happiness,
what flows out is sweet music.
Joy is overflowing everywhere,
I am no longer just myself here.
There are no sorrows left,
the jasmine of happiness has bloomed.
Will the sky also join me
and sing sweet songs?
As a loving heart sings a lullaby,
does my womanhood close its eyes in peace?
Without asking any questions in my heart,
I am living my life here.
I see nothing but happiness,
and I cherish all my loved ones.
Forgetting everything and carrying only joy,
I have always sung sweet songs.
The melody I sing
is truly a melody of joy.
It is pure happiness,
what flows out is sweet music.
I have lit the lamp of love,
my loved ones will never leave me.
I see a kind and gentle heart,
these bonds will never change.
Whatever happened in life yesterday,
my heart no longer remembers.
From today, life is full of bliss,
what else is there for me to say?
Forgetting herself and falling in love,
a woman's heart sings a song.
The melody I sing
is truly a melody of joy.
It is pure happiness,
what flows out is sweet music.
Joy is overflowing everywhere,
I am no longer just myself here.
There are no sorrows left,
the jasmine of happiness has bloomed.
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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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