- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Naan Paadum Paadal
- Movie release year
- 1984
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song presents a poetic and romantic expression of love, where the protagonist likens themselves to a singing skylark ('vaanambaadi') celebrating the joy of romance. Set against evocative natural elements—such as the chilly atmosphere of Margazhi, soft evening hues, gentle garden breezes, and atmospheric clouds—the song evokes a deeply atmospheric sensory experience.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Paavai vannam kovil aagum”
The song equates the beloved's form to a sacred temple ('Paavai vannam kovil aagum') and her divine love to scripture ('Neeyae kaadhal vedham').
Personification / Nature Imagery (Kaatchi Anai)
“Megam manjam podum bodhu”
Elements of nature are given human attributes: clouds making a bed and lightning holding up a lamp ('Megam manjam podum bodhu / Minnal dheebam yendhaatho').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Paavai vannam kovil aagum / Paarvai kaadhal poo thoovum”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across paired phrases like 'Paavai' and 'Paarvai'.
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Trivia
'Naan Paadum Paadal' (1984) was directed by R. Sundarrajan and featured music by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Na. Kamarajan. The track 'Paadum Vaanambaadi' was memorably rendered by S. Janaki, showcasing her rich vocal modulation and emotive expression.
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