Paadi Paadi Azhaithaen
From Maruthu Pandi · 1990
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Maruthu Pandi1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Maanae malai thantha thaenae unakendruthanae | Oh doe, oh honey born of the mountain, only for you |
| Vanthaen uyir kondu vaazhthaen thinam ingu naanae | I came and lived each day here holding onto my life |
| Kadhal mani dheebam kaatril anaikindra naeram…..mmm | At the moment when love's sacred lamp flickers in the wind... mmm |
| Oorae thaduththaalum unthan mugam kaana varuvaen | Even if the whole world stops me, I will come to see your face |
| Male | |
| Paadi paadi azhaiththaen | I called out, singing again and again |
| Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen | I played a melody of pure affection |
| Paadi paadi azhaiththaen | I called out, singing again and again |
| Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen | I played a melody of pure affection |
| Male | |
| Manjal nilaavai polae | Like the golden yellow moon |
| Nenjil ulaavum maanae | Oh doe that wanders in my heart |
| Uyiril kalantha | Which merged with my soul |
| Uyirai ninainthu thudiththaen | Thinking of that soul, my heart throbbed in pain |
| Male | |
| Paadi paadi azhaiththaen | I called out, singing again and again |
| Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen | I played a melody of pure affection |
| Paadi paadi azhaiththaen | I called out, singing again and again |
| Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen | I played a melody of pure affection |
| Male | |
| Pazhaga oru manathu vilaga oru manathu | One mind to draw close, another mind to pull away |
| Unathu manam iru manamaa | Is your heart divided in two? |
| Pazhaiya ninaivugalai iniya kanvugalai | Are sweet dreams and past memories |
| Paliyidaththaan thirumanamaa | To be sacrificed for the sake of a marriage? |
| Male | |
| Namathu uravu enna pazhangathaiyaa | Is our relationship just an old tale? |
| Nodiyil maranthuvidum sirukadhaiyaa | A short story to be forgotten in a split second? |
| Vidhiyai ninaiththu manam azhugirathae | Reflecting on fate, my heart weeps |
| Vizhiyil aruvi vanthu vazhigirathae | A waterfall flows down from my eyes |
| Male | |
| Kadhal vasanthamae en vaazhvin suganthamae | Oh spring of love, fragrance of my life |
| Neeya pirinthathu enai neeyaa maranththu | Was it you who separated, was it you who forgot me? |
| Aa….aa…..aa…aa….aa….. | Aa....aa.....aa...aa....aa..... |
| Male | |
| Paadi paadi azhaiththaen | I called out, singing again and again |
| Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen | I played a melody of pure affection |
| Paadi paadi azhaiththaen | I called out, singing again and again |
| Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen | I played a melody of pure affection |
| Male | |
| Manjal nilaavai polae | Like the golden yellow moon |
| Nenjil ulaavum maanae | Oh doe that wanders in my heart |
| Uyiril kalantha | Which merged with my soul |
| Uyirai ninainthu thudiththaen | Thinking of that soul, my heart throbbed in pain |
| Male | |
| Gangai nathi pongiyathu | The river Ganges overflowed |
| Kannil athu thangiyathu | And came to rest within my eyes |
| Thunmbamadi thanga mayilae | It is pure sorrow, my golden peacock |
| Gangai nathi pongiyathu | The river Ganges overflowed |
| Kannil athu thangiyathu | And came to rest within my eyes |
| Thunmbamadi thanga mayilae | It is pure sorrow, my golden peacock |
| Male | |
| Inbamozhi sonnakili | Oh parrot who spoke sweet words |
| Mounamena nindra nilai | Now standing in utter silence |
| Enna bathil thanthu vidadi | What answer are you going to give me? |
| Inbamozhi sonnakili | Oh parrot who spoke sweet words |
| Mounamena nindra nilai | Now standing in utter silence |
| Enna bathil thanthu vidadi | What answer are you going to give me? |
| Male | |
| Satti idhu suttathaena vittu vidavaa | Should I drop the pot just because it burned my hand? |
| Saththiyamum indru muthal pattu vidavaa | Should truth and commitment fade away starting today? |
| Anbu nadhi Inba nadhi vattrividavaa | Should the river of love and river of bliss dry up? |
| Pachchaimaram pattathaena vettividavaa | Should a green tree be chopped down just because it withered slightly? |
| Male | |
| Ullamamathil ulla ennai thallividavaa | Will you cast me out when I reside within your heart? |
| Otturavu attrathena sollividavaa | Will you say that our intimate bond no longer exists? |
| Jenmammodu jenmamena vantha uravu | A relationship that has spanned across multiple births |
| Vettivida ennuvathu enna azhgu | How is it beautiful or right to think of severing it? |
| Male | |
| Ullamamathil ulla ennai thallividavaa | Will you cast me out when I reside within your heart? |
| Otturavu attrathena sollividavaa | Will you say that our intimate bond no longer exists? |
| Jenmammodu jenmamena vantha uravu | A relationship that has spanned across multiple births |
| Vettivida ennuvathu enna azhgu enna azhgu…. | How is it beautiful, how is it right to think of severing it... |
மானே மலை தந்த தேனே உனக்கென்று தானே
வந்தேன் உயிர் கொண்டு வாழ்ந்தேன் தினம் இங்கு நானே....
காதல் மணித் தீபம் காற்றில் அணைகின்ற நேரம்...ம்ம்ம்
ஊரே தடுத்தாலும் உந்தன் முகம் காண வருவேன்...
Oh doe, oh honey born of the mountain, only for you
I came and lived each day here holding onto my life
At the moment when love's sacred lamp flickers in the wind... mmm
Even if the whole world stops me, I will come to see your face
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்
I called out, singing again and again
I played a melody of pure affection
I called out, singing again and again
I played a melody of pure affection
மஞ்சள் நிலாவைப் போலே
நெஞ்சில் உலாவும் மானே
உயரில் கலந்த
உயிரை நினைந்து துடித்தேன்
Like the golden yellow moon
Oh doe that wanders in my heart
Which merged with my soul
Thinking of that soul, my heart throbbed in pain
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்...
I called out, singing again and again
I played a melody of pure affection
I called out, singing again and again
I played a melody of pure affection
பழக ஒரு மனது விலக ஒரு மனது
உனது மனம் இரு மனமா
பழைய நினைவுகளை இனிய கனவுகளை
பலியிடத்தான் திருமணமா
One mind to draw close, another mind to pull away
Is your heart divided in two?
Are sweet dreams and past memories
To be sacrificed for the sake of a marriage?
நமது உறவு என்ன பழங்கதையா
நொடியில் மறந்துவிடும் சிறுகதையா
விதியை நினைத்து மனம் அழுகிறதே
விழியில் அருவி வந்து வழிகிறதே
Is our relationship just an old tale?
A short story to be forgotten in a split second?
Reflecting on fate, my heart weeps
A waterfall flows down from my eyes
காதல் வசந்தமே என் வாழ்வின் சுகந்தமே
நீயா பிரிந்தது எனை நீயா மறந்தது
ஆ......ஆ......ஆ......ஆ......ஆ......
Oh spring of love, fragrance of my life
Was it you who separated, was it you who forgot me?
Aa....aa.....aa...aa....aa.....
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்....
I called out, singing again and again
I played a melody of pure affection
I called out, singing again and again
I played a melody of pure affection
மஞ்சள் நிலாவைப் போலே
நெஞ்சில் உலாவும் மானே
உயரில் கலந்த
உயிரை நினைந்து துடித்தேன்
Like the golden yellow moon
Oh doe that wanders in my heart
Which merged with my soul
Thinking of that soul, my heart throbbed in pain
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்
பாடி பாடி அழைத்தேன்
ஒரு பாச ராகம் இசைத்தேன்....
The river Ganges overflowed
And came to rest within my eyes
It is pure sorrow, my golden peacock
The river Ganges overflowed
And came to rest within my eyes
It is pure sorrow, my golden peacock
கங்கை நதி பொங்கியது
கண்ணில் அது தங்கியது
துன்பமடி தங்க மயிலே
கங்கை நதி பொங்கியது
கண்ணில் அது தங்கியது
துன்பமடி தங்க மயிலே
Oh parrot who spoke sweet words
Now standing in utter silence
What answer are you going to give me?
Oh parrot who spoke sweet words
Now standing in utter silence
What answer are you going to give me?
இன்பமொழி சொன்னக்கிளி
மௌனமென நின்ற நிலை
என்ன பதில் தந்து விடடி
இன்பமொழி சொன்னக்கிளி
மௌனமென நின்ற நிலை
என்ன பதில் தந்து விடடி
Should I drop the pot just because it burned my hand?
Should truth and commitment fade away starting today?
Should the river of love and river of bliss dry up?
Should a green tree be chopped down just because it withered slightly?
சட்டி இது சுட்டதென விட்டுவிடவா
சத்தியமும் இன்று முதல் பட்டுவிடவா
அன்பு நதி இன்ப நதி வற்றிவிடவா
பச்சைமரம் பட்டதென வெட்டிவிடவா
Will you cast me out when I reside within your heart?
Will you say that our intimate bond no longer exists?
A relationship that has spanned across multiple births
How is it beautiful or right to think of severing it?
உள்ளமதில் உள்ள எனை தள்ளிவிடவா
ஒட்டுறவு அற்றதென சொல்லிவிடவா
ஜென்மமொடு ஜென்மமென வந்த உறவு
வெட்டிவிட எண்ணுவது என்ன அழகு
Will you cast me out when I reside within your heart?
Will you say that our intimate bond no longer exists?
A relationship that has spanned across multiple births
How is it beautiful, how is it right to think of severing it...
உள்ளமதில் உள்ள எனை தள்ளிவிடவா
ஒட்டுறவு அற்றதென சொல்லிவிடவா
ஜென்மமொடு ஜென்மமென வந்த உறவு
வெட்டிவிட எண்ணுவது என்ன அழகு என்ன அழகு.....
Maanae malai thantha thaenae unakendruthanae
Oh doe, oh honey born of the mountain, only for you
Vanthaen uyir kondu vaazhthaen thinam ingu naanae
I came and lived each day here holding onto my life
Kadhal mani dheebam kaatril anaikindra naeram…..mmm
At the moment when love's sacred lamp flickers in the wind... mmm
Oorae thaduththaalum unthan mugam kaana varuvaen
Even if the whole world stops me, I will come to see your face
Paadi paadi azhaiththaen
I called out, singing again and again
Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen
I played a melody of pure affection
Paadi paadi azhaiththaen
I called out, singing again and again
Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen
I played a melody of pure affection
Manjal nilaavai polae
Like the golden yellow moon
Nenjil ulaavum maanae
Oh doe that wanders in my heart
Uyiril kalantha
Which merged with my soul
Uyirai ninainthu thudiththaen
Thinking of that soul, my heart throbbed in pain
Paadi paadi azhaiththaen
I called out, singing again and again
Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen
I played a melody of pure affection
Paadi paadi azhaiththaen
I called out, singing again and again
Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen
I played a melody of pure affection
Pazhaga oru manathu vilaga oru manathu
One mind to draw close, another mind to pull away
Unathu manam iru manamaa
Is your heart divided in two?
Pazhaiya ninaivugalai iniya kanvugalai
Are sweet dreams and past memories
Paliyidaththaan thirumanamaa
To be sacrificed for the sake of a marriage?
Namathu uravu enna pazhangathaiyaa
Is our relationship just an old tale?
Nodiyil maranthuvidum sirukadhaiyaa
A short story to be forgotten in a split second?
Vidhiyai ninaiththu manam azhugirathae
Reflecting on fate, my heart weeps
Vizhiyil aruvi vanthu vazhigirathae
A waterfall flows down from my eyes
Kadhal vasanthamae en vaazhvin suganthamae
Oh spring of love, fragrance of my life
Neeya pirinthathu enai neeyaa maranththu
Was it you who separated, was it you who forgot me?
Aa….aa…..aa…aa….aa…..
Aa....aa.....aa...aa....aa.....
Paadi paadi azhaiththaen
I called out, singing again and again
Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen
I played a melody of pure affection
Paadi paadi azhaiththaen
I called out, singing again and again
Oru paasa raagam isaiththaen
I played a melody of pure affection
Manjal nilaavai polae
Like the golden yellow moon
Nenjil ulaavum maanae
Oh doe that wanders in my heart
Uyiril kalantha
Which merged with my soul
Uyirai ninainthu thudiththaen
Thinking of that soul, my heart throbbed in pain
Gangai nathi pongiyathu
The river Ganges overflowed
Kannil athu thangiyathu
And came to rest within my eyes
Thunmbamadi thanga mayilae
It is pure sorrow, my golden peacock
Gangai nathi pongiyathu
The river Ganges overflowed
Kannil athu thangiyathu
And came to rest within my eyes
Thunmbamadi thanga mayilae
It is pure sorrow, my golden peacock
Inbamozhi sonnakili
Oh parrot who spoke sweet words
Mounamena nindra nilai
Now standing in utter silence
Enna bathil thanthu vidadi
What answer are you going to give me?
Inbamozhi sonnakili
Oh parrot who spoke sweet words
Mounamena nindra nilai
Now standing in utter silence
Enna bathil thanthu vidadi
What answer are you going to give me?
Satti idhu suttathaena vittu vidavaa
Should I drop the pot just because it burned my hand?
Saththiyamum indru muthal pattu vidavaa
Should truth and commitment fade away starting today?
Anbu nadhi Inba nadhi vattrividavaa
Should the river of love and river of bliss dry up?
Pachchaimaram pattathaena vettividavaa
Should a green tree be chopped down just because it withered slightly?
Ullamamathil ulla ennai thallividavaa
Will you cast me out when I reside within your heart?
Otturavu attrathena sollividavaa
Will you say that our intimate bond no longer exists?
Jenmammodu jenmamena vantha uravu
A relationship that has spanned across multiple births
Vettivida ennuvathu enna azhgu
How is it beautiful or right to think of severing it?
Ullamamathil ulla ennai thallividavaa
Will you cast me out when I reside within your heart?
Otturavu attrathena sollividavaa
Will you say that our intimate bond no longer exists?
Jenmammodu jenmamena vantha uravu
A relationship that has spanned across multiple births
Vettivida ennuvathu enna azhgu enna azhgu….
How is it beautiful, how is it right to think of severing it...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This emotional song expresses the agonizing pain of a lover pleading with his beloved who seems to be turning away from their deep relationship. He reminisces about their shared past, comparing her presence to a shining moon and a mountain's honey. He questions whether societal pressure or fate is destroying their bond, asking if her heart is split in two and why she remains silent when her love used to speak sweet words. Through vivid allegories—such as asking if a pot should be dropped just because it scorched a hand, or if a green tree should be felled because a branch withered—he argues that a love spanning across births cannot be casually severed. The song captures heartbreak, longing, and an earnest appeal to preserve their eternal bond despite adversity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Maanae malai thantha thaenae unakendruthanae”
Compares the beloved to mountain honey ('malai thantha thaenae') and a golden peacock ('thanga mayilae') to express her sweetness and elegance.
Simile (Upamai)
“Manjal nilaavai polae”
Compares the beloved roaming in his heart to the golden moon roaming in the sky ('Manjal nilaavai polae').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Gangai nathi pongiyathu”
Compares tear-filled eyes overflowing to the Ganges river ('Gangai nathi pongiyathu kannil athu thangiyathu') to emphasize profound grief.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Pazhaga oru manathu vilaga oru manathu”
Repetition of initial consonantal sounds like 'P' in 'Pazhaga' and 'Pazhaiya', and 'U' in 'Ullamamathil' and 'Otturavu'.
Edukai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Satti idhu suttathaena vittu vidavaa”
The second consonant 'tt' matches across lines ('Satti', 'Saththiyamum', 'Vattrividavaa', 'Pachchaimaram').
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Trivia
'Maruthu Pandi' (1990) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable melodious tracks written by lyricist Pulamaipithan. This song showcases classic Tamil poetic allegories where everyday rural proverbs (like dropping a pot or cutting a tree) are elevated into deep metaphors for human relationships.
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