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Lyrics & meaning

Paadi Parantha Kili

From Kizhakku Vasal · 1990

Lyricists
Not listed
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kizhakku Vasal
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
21 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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{ Paadi parantha kili
Paatha maranthathadi poo maanae } (2)
Aathaadi thannaalae koothaadi ninenae
Ketkaatha metteduthu vaaren naanae
{ Paadi parantha kili
Paatha maranthathadi poo maanae } (2)
{ Othayadi paathaiyila
Nitham oru gaanamadi
Andha vazhi pogaiyila
Kaadhu rendum oonamadi } (2)
Kanda kanavu adhu kanaa aachu
Kannu mulicha adhu vaazhadhu
Vatta nilavu adhu melae pochu
Katti izhutha adhu vaarathu
Veenaasa thanthavaru yaaru yaaru
{ Paadi parantha kili
Paatha maranthathadi poo maanae } (2)
{ Soleduthu vantha kili
Nenjeduthu ponathadi
Nelarukum solai onnu
Nelarichu ponathadi } (2)
Kallil adicha adhu kaayam kaayam
Sollil adicha adhu aaraathu
Panju vedicha adhu noola pogum
Nenju vedicha adhu thaangathu
Setharam senjavaru yaaru yaaru
{ Paadi parantha kili
Paatha maranthathadi poo maanae } (2)
Aathaadi thannaalae koothaadi ninenae
Ketkaatha metteduthu vaaren naanae
{ Paadi parantha kili
Paatha maranthathadi poo maanae } (2)
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{ The parrot that sang and flew away
Has forgotten its path, oh flower-like gentle deer } (2)
Oh my, I stood dancing joyfully all by myself
I come carrying an unheard tune
{ The parrot that sang and flew away
Has forgotten its path, oh flower-like gentle deer } (2)
{ On the narrow single-track pathway
There is a song every day, my dear
While walking along that path
Both my ears became numb, my dear } (2)
The dream that was dreamt remained just a dream
Once the eyes open, it cannot survive
The full round moon went up high
Even if tied and pulled, it will not come back
Who is the one who brought this waste?
{ The parrot that sang and flew away
Has forgotten its path, oh flower-like gentle deer } (2)
{ The parrot that came bearing sweet words
Stole my heart and went away
A grove that provided cool shade
Has lost its shade and withered away } (2)
If struck with a stone, it is just a wound
If struck with harsh words, it never heals
If cotton bursts, it turns into thread
If the heart breaks, it cannot endure the pain
Who is the one who caused this destruction?
{ The parrot that sang and flew away
Has forgotten its path, oh flower-like gentle deer } (2)
Oh my, I stood dancing joyfully all by myself
I come carrying an unheard tune
{ The parrot that sang and flew away
Has forgotten its path, oh flower-like gentle deer } (2)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Paadi Parantha Kili from Kizhakku Vasal (1990) is a poignant Tamil folk song that expresses the deep ache of lost love, broken dreams, and grief. The protagonist compares a loved one to a free-spirited songbird that brought joy, sang sweet tunes, and then flew away after losing its way, leaving behind emotional devastation. Through rich rural imagery—such as dreams vanishing upon waking, the unreachable moon, and wounds left by spoken words—the song captures the sorrow of a broken heart and a shattered life, asking who caused such unbearable ruin. Composed with a rustic folk essence, it reflects traditional Tamil lyricism where nature and inner feelings are deeply intertwined.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Paadi parantha kili / Paatha maranthathadi poo maanae Lindsay... Poomaanae”

Edhukai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Kallil adicha adhu kaayam kaayam / Sollil adicha adhu aaraathu”

Antithesis (Muran)

“Panju vedicha adhu noola pogum / Nenju vedicha adhu thaangathu”

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Trivia

Kizhakku Vasal (1990) was directed by R. V. Udayakumar and starred Karthik, Revathi, and Kushboo. The music for the film was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by director R. V. Udayakumar himself. The soundtrack was a massive hit and won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director.

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