Paadi Thirintha
From Kakkai Siraginilae · 2000
- Lyricist
- R. V. Udhaya Kumar
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kakkai Siraginilae2000
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo.. | Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo.. |
| Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo.. | Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo.. |
| Male | |
| Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi | My female friend who wandered singing, |
| Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli | Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo? |
| Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi | My female friend who wandered singing, |
| Ooo.. paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli | Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo? |
| Male | |
| Kadhai pesum oorukkullae | In a town full of gossiping townspeople, |
| Vidukadhaiyaai nindraayaa | Did you end up standing like a riddle? |
| Uravondrai thavaraai pesum | They misinterpret a relationship incorrectly, |
| Parithaabam kandaayaa | Did you feel pity for their ignorance? |
| Kannae maniyae varundhaadhae | My precious darling, do not grieve. |
| Male | |
| Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi | My female friend who wandered singing, |
| Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli | Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo? |
| Male | |
| Andha vaan nilavil | Even in that sky's moon, |
| Oru kalangam solvaar | They will point out a flaw. |
| Kutram ulla kannil | To eyes filled with fault-finding, |
| Kuraiyaai theriyum | Everything appears defective. |
| Male | |
| Edhir kaatrinilae | Against the oncoming wind, |
| Mannai thootri chelvaar | They throw dust as they walk. |
| Thootrubavar melae | Upon those who slander, |
| Karai thaan padiyum | The stain itself will cling. |
| Male | |
| Kanneer aatril neendhum | Swimming in a river of tears, |
| Meenae meenae | O my little fish, my little fish, |
| Unmai chonnaal adhu veenae veenae | If you speak the truth, it falls on deaf ears. |
| En jenmamae unakkaaga thaan | My whole life is meant for you, |
| Varum jenmangal unnodu thaan | And my future births will be with you. |
| Male | |
| Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi | My female friend who wandered singing, |
| Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli | Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo? |
| Male | |
| Edhir kaalam undu | There is a bright future ahead, |
| Nalla vaazhvum undu | There is a good life awaiting, |
| Minnum undhan kangal | Your sparkling eyes, |
| Solludhae kanmani | Are telling me this, my precious one. |
| Male | |
| Pazhi paavathukku | For blame and sin, |
| Oru theerppum undu | There is ultimate justice. |
| Dharma dhevan sonnaan | The God of Righteousness whispered this, |
| Kaadhilae kanmani | Into my ears, my darling. |
| Male | |
| Thootrum oorae unnai | The town that slanders you now, |
| Potrum potrum | Will praise you and honor you. |
| Anbae anbin vilakketrum yettrum | Love will kindle the lamp of love. |
| Varum naalellaam thirunaalammaa | All coming days will be festive days, my dear. |
| Ini boopaalam nee thaanammaa | From now on, you are the morning raga of hope. |
| Male | |
| Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi | My female friend who wandered singing, |
| Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli | Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo? |
| Kadhai pesum oorukkullae | In a town full of gossiping townspeople, |
| Vidukadhaiyaai nindraayaa | Did you end up standing like a riddle? |
| Uravondrai thavaraai pesum | They misinterpret a relationship incorrectly, |
| Parithaabam kandaayaa | Did you feel pity for their ignorance? |
| Kannae maniyae varundhaadhae | My precious darling, do not grieve. |
| Male | |
| Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi | My female friend who wandered singing, |
| Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli | Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo? |
| Mmm…mm….mm…mm…. | Mmm…mm….mm…mm…. |
| Male | |
| Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi | My female friend who wandered singing, |
| Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli | Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo? |
| Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi | My female friend who wandered singing. |
ஓ.......ஓ......ஹோ...
ஓ.......ஓ......ஹோ...
Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo..
Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo..
பாடித் திரிந்த எந்தன் தோழி
ஓ... பாடும் குயிலுக்கென்ன வேலி
பாடித் திரிந்த எந்தன் தோழி
ஓ......பாடும் குயிலுக்கென்ன வேலி
My female friend who wandered singing,
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
My female friend who wandered singing,
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
கதை பேசும் ஊருக்குள்ளே
விடுகதையாய் நின்றாயா
உறவொன்றை தவறாய்ப் பேசும்
பரிதாபம் கண்டாயா
கண்ணே மணியே வருந்தாதே
In a town full of gossiping townspeople,
Did you end up standing like a riddle?
They misinterpret a relationship incorrectly,
Did you feel pity for their ignorance?
My precious darling, do not grieve.
பாடித் திரிந்த எந்தன் தோழி
ஓ......பாடும் குயிலுக்கென்ன வேலி
My female friend who wandered singing,
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
அந்த வான் நிலவில்
ஒரு கலங்கம் சொல்வார்
குற்றம் உள்ள கண்ணில்
குறையாய்த் தெரியும்
Even in that sky's moon,
They will point out a flaw.
To eyes filled with fault-finding,
Everything appears defective.
எதிர்க் காற்றினிலே
மண்ணைத் தூற்றிச் செல்வார்
தூற்றுபவர் மேலே கறைதான் படியும்
Against the oncoming wind,
They throw dust as they walk.
Upon those who slander,
The stain itself will cling.
கண்ணீர் ஆற்றில் நீந்தும்
மீனே மீனே
உண்மைச் சொன்னால் அது
வீணே வீணே
என் ஜென்மமே உனக்காகத்தான்
வரும் ஜென்மங்கள் உன்னோடுதான்
Swimming in a river of tears,
O my little fish, my little fish,
If you speak the truth, it falls on deaf ears.
My whole life is meant for you,
And my future births will be with you.
பாடித் திரிந்த எந்தன் தோழி
ஓ.....பாடும் குயிலுக்கென்ன வேலி
My female friend who wandered singing,
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
எதிர்க் காலம் உண்டு
நல்ல வாழ்வும் உண்டு....
மின்னும் உந்தன் கண்கள்
சொல்லுதே கண்மணி
There is a bright future ahead,
There is a good life awaiting,
Your sparkling eyes,
Are telling me this, my precious one.
பழி பாவத்துக்கு
ஒரு தீர்ப்பும் உண்டு.....
தர்ம தேவன் சொன்னான்
காதிலே கண்மணி
For blame and sin,
There is ultimate justice.
The God of Righteousness whispered this,
Into my ears, my darling.
தூற்றும் ஊரே உன்னைப்
போற்றும் போற்றும்
அன்பே அன்பின் விளக்கு
ஏற்றும் ஏற்றும்
வரும் நாளெல்லாம்
திருநாளம்மா
இனி பூபாளம் நீதானம்மா....
The town that slanders you now,
Will praise you and honor you.
Love will kindle the lamp of love.
All coming days will be festive days, my dear.
From now on, you are the morning raga of hope.
பாடித் திரிந்த எந்தன் தோழி
ஓ......பாடும் குயிலுக்கென்ன வேலி
My female friend who wandered singing,
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
In a town full of gossiping townspeople,
Did you end up standing like a riddle?
They misinterpret a relationship incorrectly,
Did you feel pity for their ignorance?
My precious darling, do not grieve.
கதை பேசும் ஊருக்குள்ளே
விடுகதையாய் நின்றாயா
உறவொன்றை தவறாய்ப் பேசும்
பரிதாபம் கண்டாயா
கண்ணே மணியே வருந்தாதே
My female friend who wandered singing,
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
Mmm…mm….mm…mm….
பாடித் திரிந்த எந்தன் தோழி
ஓ......பாடும் குயிலுக்கென்ன வேலி
ம்ஹ்ஹீம்ம்ம் ஹ்ம்ம் ஹ்ம்ம்....
My female friend who wandered singing,
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
My female friend who wandered singing.
Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo..
Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo..
Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo..
Oo…oo…oo…hoo…oo..
Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi
My female friend who wandered singing,
Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi
My female friend who wandered singing,
Ooo.. paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
Kadhai pesum oorukkullae
In a town full of gossiping townspeople,
Vidukadhaiyaai nindraayaa
Did you end up standing like a riddle?
Uravondrai thavaraai pesum
They misinterpret a relationship incorrectly,
Parithaabam kandaayaa
Did you feel pity for their ignorance?
Kannae maniyae varundhaadhae
My precious darling, do not grieve.
Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi
My female friend who wandered singing,
Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
Andha vaan nilavil
Even in that sky's moon,
Oru kalangam solvaar
They will point out a flaw.
Kutram ulla kannil
To eyes filled with fault-finding,
Kuraiyaai theriyum
Everything appears defective.
Edhir kaatrinilae
Against the oncoming wind,
Mannai thootri chelvaar
They throw dust as they walk.
Thootrubavar melae
Upon those who slander,
Karai thaan padiyum
The stain itself will cling.
Kanneer aatril neendhum
Swimming in a river of tears,
Meenae meenae
O my little fish, my little fish,
Unmai chonnaal adhu veenae veenae
If you speak the truth, it falls on deaf ears.
En jenmamae unakkaaga thaan
My whole life is meant for you,
Varum jenmangal unnodu thaan
And my future births will be with you.
Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi
My female friend who wandered singing,
Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
Edhir kaalam undu
There is a bright future ahead,
Nalla vaazhvum undu
There is a good life awaiting,
Minnum undhan kangal
Your sparkling eyes,
Solludhae kanmani
Are telling me this, my precious one.
Pazhi paavathukku
For blame and sin,
Oru theerppum undu
There is ultimate justice.
Dharma dhevan sonnaan
The God of Righteousness whispered this,
Kaadhilae kanmani
Into my ears, my darling.
Thootrum oorae unnai
The town that slanders you now,
Potrum potrum
Will praise you and honor you.
Anbae anbin vilakketrum yettrum
Love will kindle the lamp of love.
Varum naalellaam thirunaalammaa
All coming days will be festive days, my dear.
Ini boopaalam nee thaanammaa
From now on, you are the morning raga of hope.
Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi
My female friend who wandered singing,
Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
Kadhai pesum oorukkullae
In a town full of gossiping townspeople,
Vidukadhaiyaai nindraayaa
Did you end up standing like a riddle?
Uravondrai thavaraai pesum
They misinterpret a relationship incorrectly,
Parithaabam kandaayaa
Did you feel pity for their ignorance?
Kannae maniyae varundhaadhae
My precious darling, do not grieve.
Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi
My female friend who wandered singing,
Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
Mmm…mm….mm…mm….
Mmm…mm….mm…mm….
Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi
My female friend who wandered singing,
Ooo… paadum kuyilukkenna vaeli
Oo... what fence can restrict a singing cuckoo?
Paadi thirindha endhan thozhi
My female friend who wandered singing.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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