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Lyrics & meaning

Paadi Thirintha

From Kakkai Siraginilae · 2000

Lyricist: R. V. Udhaya Kumar
Singer: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director: Ilayaraja
Movie name: Kakkai Siraginilae
Movie release year: 2000
Lyrics added on: 27 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo..

Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo..

Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi

Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli

Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi

Ooo.. paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli

Kadhai pesum oorukkullae

Vidukadhaiyaai nindraayaa

Uravondrai thavaraai pesum

Parithaabam kandaayaa

Kannae maniyae varundhaadhae

Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi

Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli

Andha vaan nilavil

Oru kalangam solvaar

Kutram ulla kannil

Kuraiyaai theriyum

Edhir kaatrinilae

Mannai thootri chelvaar

Thootrubavar melae

Karai thaan padiyum

Kanneer aatril neendhum

Meenae meenae

Unmai chonnaal adhu veenae veenae

En jenmamae unakkaaga thaan

Varum jenmangal unnodu thaan

Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi

Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli

Edhir kaalam undu

Nalla vaazhvum undu

Minnum undhan kangal

Solludhae kanmani

Pazhi paavathukku

Oru theerppum undu

Dharma dhevan sonnaan

Kaadhilae kanmani

Thootrum oorae unnai

Potrum potrum

Anbae anbin vilakketrum yettrum

Varum naalellaam thirunaalammaa

Ini boopaalam nee thaanammaa

Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi

Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli

Kadhai pesum oorukkullae

Vidukadhaiyaai nindraayaa

Uravondrai thavaraai pesum

Parithaabam kandaayaa

Kannae maniyae varundhaadhae

Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi

Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli

Mmm…mm….mm…mm….

Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi

Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli

Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi

Oh... oh... oh... hoo... oh...

Oh... oh... oh... hoo... oh...

My dear friend who once wandered around singing,

Oh... what fence can ever cage a singing cuckoo?

My dear friend who once wandered around singing,

Oh... what fence can ever cage a singing cuckoo?

In a town that thrives on idle gossip,

did you end up standing as a riddle?

Speaking ill of a pure bond of love,

did you see how pitiful they are?

My precious darling, do not grieve.

My dear friend who once wandered around singing,

Oh... what fence can ever cage a singing cuckoo?

Even in the moon high up in the sky,

people find a flaw.

To eyes filled with fault and guilt,

everything appears defective.

If they throw dust

against the blowing wind,

it is upon the one who threw it

that the dirt will settle and stain.

O little fish swimming

in a river of tears,

telling them the truth is completely in vain.

This life of mine is only for you,

and all my future lives will be with you alone.

My dear friend who once wandered around singing,

Oh... what fence can ever cage a singing cuckoo?

There is a future ahead,

and a good life waiting for us;

your sparkling eyes

tell me so, my darling.

For every false blame and sin,

there will surely be justice;

so the Lord of Justice

whispered in my ear, my darling.

This very town that scorns you

will one day praise and honor you.

Love will surely light the lamp of affection.

Every coming day will be a festive celebration, dear,

and from now on, you are the sweet morning melody.

My dear friend who once wandered around singing,

Oh... what fence can ever cage a singing cuckoo?

In a town that thrives on idle gossip,

did you end up standing as a riddle?

Speaking ill of a pure bond of love,

did you see how pitiful they are?

My precious darling, do not grieve.

My dear friend who once wandered around singing,

Oh... what fence can ever cage a singing cuckoo?

Mmm... mm... mm... mm...

My dear friend who once wandered around singing,

Oh... what fence can ever cage a singing cuckoo?

My dear friend who once wandered around singing...

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a comforting and encouraging ballad addressed to a young woman who has become the victim of societal gossip and slander. The narrator reassures her that spirit and truth cannot be caged by small-minded villagers, comparing her free nature to a singing cuckoo that knows no boundaries. The lyrics offer solace, emphasizing that judgmental people always find flaws even in the glowing moon, and that throwing dust into the wind only stains the thrower.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli”

Compares the free-spirited heroine to a 'singing cuckoo' (paadum kuyil) and a 'fish swimming in tears' (kanneer aatril neendhum meen) to highlight her vulnerability and purity.

Rhyme / Monai (Initial Assonance)

“Thootrum oorae unnai / Potrum potrum”

Matching initial consonant sounds in consecutive lines like 'Thootrum' and 'Potrum' creating a natural rhythmic cadence.

Rhetorical Question

“Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli”

Asking 'what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?' emphasizes that freedom of expression and virtue cannot be contained by slander.

Did you know?

Trivia

The song 'Paadi Thirindha Endhan Thozhi' comes from the movie Kakkai Siraginilae (2000), directed by P. Vasu starring Parthiban and Suvaluxmi. The music for the film was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with deeply moving lyrical contributions from lyricists including R.V. Udhaya Kumar.

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