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Naan Paadum Tamizhisai

From Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha · 1981

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha
Movie release year
1981
Lyrics added on
13 Jan 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan paadum thamizhisai thenodum
Naan paadum thmizhisai thenodum
Aruvigal polodum manamathil neeradum
Ennenna raagam ennenna paavam
Ennenna raagam ennenna paavam
Dhinam paaduven pugazh theduvaen
Edhirkaalam ennodu…
Naan paadum thmizhisai thenodum
Aruvigal polodum manamathil neeradum
Vaazhum en thegam paadum sangeetham
Female :Naalum santhippom
Vidukadhaiyaa thodarkadhaiyaa sollungal
Vaazhum en thegam paadum sangeetham
Female :Naalum santhippom
Vidukathaiyaa thodarkathaiyaa sollunga
Kelvi ennenna paaravai enenenna
Female :Naalum santhipom
Vidu kathaiyaa thodarkadhaiyaa sollungal
Kelvi enenna paarvai ennenna
Female :Vanja nenjangal konda ennangal
Yaedho yaar kandaar…..aa….aa…aa…aa….
Naan paadum thamizhisai thenodum
Female :Aruvigal polodum manamathil neeraadum
Male :Ennenna ragaam ennenna paavam
Female :Ennenna ragaam ennenna paavam
Male :Dhinam paaduven
Female :Pugazh theduvaen
Male :Edhirkaalam ennodu
Naan paadum thmizhisai thenodum
Female :Aruvigal polodum manamathil neeradum
Paadal kelungal thaalam podungal
Female :Jaadai paarungal
Manamedhuvo ninaivedhuvo sollugangal
Konjum anbodu innum panpaadu
Female :Kallamillaatha ullam unnodu
Vaa vaa ennodu….
Naan paadum thmizhisai thenodum
Female :Aruvigal polodum manamathil neeradum
Paadapadaththaan raagam nandraagum
Female :Poga pogaththaan
Sari kavani anupavame undaagum
Vettri yaar pakkam tholvi yaar pakkam
Naanum paarkindraen
Naan paadum
Female :Thamizhisai thenodum
Aruvigal polodum manamthil neeraalum
Male :Ennenna raagam ennenna paavam
Female :Ennenna raagam ennenna paavam
Female :Dhinam paaduven
Female :Pugazh theduvaen
Male :Edhirkaalam ennodu…
Naan paadum thmizhisai thenodum
Female :Aruvigal polodum manamathil neeradum
The Tamil music I sing flows like honey,
The Tamil music I sing flows like honey,
It flows like waterfalls and bathes the mind.
So many melodies, so many emotions!
So many melodies, so many emotions!
I will sing every day, I will seek fame,
The future is with me...
The Tamil music I sing flows like honey,
It flows like waterfalls and bathes the mind.
My living body sings pure music,
Female: We will meet every day!
Tell me, is this a riddle or an ongoing story?
My living body sings pure music,
Female: We will meet every day!
Tell me, is this a riddle or an ongoing story?
What questions are these, what glances are these?
Female: We will meet every day!
Tell me, is this a riddle or an ongoing story?
What questions are these, what glances are these?
Female: Who knows what thoughts
are hidden inside deceitful hearts? Ah... ah... ah...
The Tamil music I sing flows like honey,
Female: It flows like waterfalls and bathes the mind.
Male: So many melodies, so many emotions!
Female: So many melodies, so many emotions!
Male: I will sing every day,
Female: I will seek fame,
Male: The future is with me!
The Tamil music I sing flows like honey,
Female: It flows like waterfalls and bathes the mind.
Listen to the song, tap to the rhythm,
Female: Look at the gestures!
Tell me what is in your heart and mind!
Sing with tender affection and good grace,
Female: An innocent heart is with you,
Come, come with me...
The Tamil music I sing flows like honey,
Female: It flows like waterfalls and bathes the mind.
A melody gets sweeter only as you keep singing,
Female: Only as time goes by,
Pay attention, experience will surely come!
On whose side is victory, and on whose side is defeat?
I am watching too...
As I sing...
Female: Tamil music flows like honey,
It flows like waterfalls and bathes the mind.
Male: So many melodies, so many emotions!
Female: So many melodies, so many emotions!
Female: I will sing every day,
Female: I will seek fame,
Male: The future is with me...
The Tamil music I sing flows like honey,
Female: It flows like waterfalls and bathes the mind.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Naan paadum thamizhisai thenodum' from the film Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha (1981) celebrates the power, sweetness, and emotional richness of Tamil music. The lead singers express how music flows sweet as honey and bathes the soul like a cascading waterfall, bringing joy, emotion, and hope for a bright future. Intertwined with philosophical reflections on life, riddles, human intentions, and practice, the song emphasizes that mastery and maturity come with continuous dedication and experience.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Aruvigal polodum manamathil neeradum

Compares the fluid, refreshing movement of music to waterfalls flowing into the heart.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Naan paadum thamizhisai thenodum

Metaphorically equates the sweet melody of Tamil music to honey flowing.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai & Edhugai)

Ennenna raagam ennenna paavam

Uses matching internal sounds such as 'raagam' and 'paavam' to maintain lyrical cadence and musical rhythm.

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Trivia

Composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Pulamaipithan, this track features real-life brother and sister S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. P. Sailaja singing together, demonstrating their vibrant vocal dynamic and rapport.

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