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Lyrics & meaning

Paadum Vanambadi

From Naan Paadum Paadal · 1984

Lyricist
Na. Kamarasan
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Naan Paadum Paadal1984

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Paadum vaanambaadi haa..The singing skylark, ah..
Male
Paadum vaanambaadi haa..The singing skylark, ah..
Paadum vaanambaadi haa..The singing skylark, ah..
Maargazhi …. maadhamoIs it the chilly month of Margazhi?
Paarvaigal oooo eeramo..oooAre the glances filled with moist emotion?
Yeno..oo yeno..ooWhy oh why?
Male
Paadum vaanambaadi haan..The singing skylark, ah..
Paadum vaanambaadiThe singing skylark
Male
Paavai vannam kovil aagumThe maiden's form becomes a sacred temple
Paarvai kaadhal poo thoovumHer look scatters flowers of love
Maalai vannam kaigal aagumThe colors of evening become embracing hands
Solai thendral thaalaattumThe garden breeze sings a gentle lullaby
Male
Nenjil aasai vellamA flood of desire in the heart
Haa aa.. aaa..aa…aaaAh.. ah.. ah..
Nenjil aasai vellamA flood of desire in the heart
Pongum neram inbamJoy overflows at this moments
Kaatrodu naan paadavaa..Shall I sing along with the wind?
Male
Paadum vaanambaadi haa..The singing skylark, ah..
Paadum vaanambaadi haaThe singing skylark, ah
Maargazhi …maadhamoIs it the month of Margazhi?
Paarvaigal hmm eeramo..hmmAre the glances filled with moist emotion?
Yeno..oo yeno..ooWhy oh why?
Male
: Paadum vaanambaadi haa..The singing skylark, ah..
Paadum vaanambaadiThe singing skylark
Male
Megam manjam podum bodhuWhen the cloud lays down a bed
Minnal dheebam yendhaathoWon't the lightning hold up a lamp?
Vaanam maalai soodum bothuWhen the sky wears an evening garland
Dhaagam konjam theeraathoWon't the thirst be somewhat quenched?
Male
Devi pothum pothumGoddess, enough, enough
Haa aa.. aaa..aaa…Ah.. ah.. ah..
Devi pothum pothumGoddess, enough, enough
Neeyae kaadhal vedhamYou alone are the scripture of love
Mogangal neer aaduthuPassions are bathing in the waters
Male
Paadum vaanambaadi haa..The singing skylark, ah..
Paadum vaanambaadi haaThe singing skylark, haa
Maargazhi …maadhamoIs it the month of Margazhi?
Paarvaigal hoo eeramo..hooAre the glances filled with moist emotion?
Yeno..oo yeno..ooWhy oh why?
Male
Paadum vaanambaadi haa..The singing skylark, ah..
Paadum vaanambaadiThe singing skylark

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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