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Lyrics & meaning

Paadungal Paattu Paadungal

From Paadu Nilave · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Paadu Nilave
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
14 Feb 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaa….aaa….aaa…aa..
Aaaa….aaaa….aaa…aaa..
Paadungal paattu paadungal
Chorus :Paadungal paattu paadungal
Female :Podungal thaalam podungal
Chorus :Podungal thaalam podungal
Vedhanaigal odividum
Vaazhkai ingae thedi varum
Paadungal paattu paadungal
Chorus :Paadungal paattu paadungal
Female :Podungal thaalam podungal
Chorus :Podungal thaalam podungal
Kodayilae man kaaindhirukkum
Odayilum neer ootredukkum
Chorus :Kodayilae man kaaindhirukkum
Odayilum neer ootredukkum
Vaaduvadhaal oru laabam illai
Vaazhndhida thaan pirandhom
Chorus :Vaaduvadhaal oru laabam illai
Vaazhndhida thaan pirandhom
Kaalamum neramum kai kooda
Kaanalum kaveri neer aagha
Vedhanai sodhanai naetrodu
Ponadhu ponadhu kaatrodu
Ila venilum thendralum vaasalil vandhadhu
Paadungal paattu paadungal
Chorus :Paadungal paattu paadungal
Ni ri gari ne
Come on repeat
Chorus :Ni ri gari ne
Male :Adikadi nee
Female :Ni ga ri ne
Male :Nikkura nee
Female :Ga ga ri ne
Chorus :Okkaru nee
Ni ri ma pa da ma dha
Ne sa ne da pa ma da pa ma
Ni ri ma pa ma pa ni sa ni sa ri ma pa
Da ni sa ma pa
Yetri veippom nam vaasalukku
Anbu ennum or pon vilakku
Yetri veippom nam vaasalukku
Anbu ennum or pon vilakku
Naalai ennum oru naal irrukku
Nalam perathaan namakku
Naalai ennum oru naal irrukku
Nalam perathaan namakku
Pournami endroru pon naal thaan
Aaa…aaa.a….aaa…..aaa….haa…
Pournami endroru pon naal thaan
Poothadhu innoru nannaal dhaan
Soozhndhidum megamum thannaaldhaan
Kaatrinil karaindhadhu innaal dhaan
Pudhu aanandham enbadhu
Aarambam aanadhu
Paadungal paattu paadungal
Podungal thaalam podungal
Vedhanaigal odividum
Vaazhkai ingae thedi varum
Paadungal paattu paadungal
Podungal thaalam podungal
Aa... Aa... Aa... Aa...
Aaa... Aaa... Aa... Aa...
Sing, sing a song!
Chorus: Sing, sing a song!
Female: Keep the rhythm, clap to the beat!
Chorus: Keep the rhythm, clap to the beat!
All our sorrows will run away,
Life itself will come looking for us here!
Sing, sing a song!
Chorus: Sing, sing a song!
Female: Keep the rhythm, clap to the beat!
Chorus: Keep the rhythm, clap to the beat!
The earth may dry up in the summer,
Yet water will spring from the brook!
Chorus: The earth may dry up in the summer,
Yet water will spring from the brook!
There is nothing to gain by feeling low,
We were born to truly live!
Chorus: There is nothing to gain by feeling low,
We were born to truly live!
As good times and moments come together,
And the mirage turns into the waters of the Cauvery,
Pains and trials ended with yesterday,
Gone, blown away with the wind!
Spring and the gentle breeze have arrived at our doorstep!
Sing, sing a song!
Chorus: Sing, sing a song!
Ni Ri Ga Ri Ne
Come on, repeat!
Chorus: Ni Ri Ga Ri Ne
Male: You, again and again...
Female: Ni Ga Ri Ne
Male: You keep standing...
Female: Ga Ga Ri Ne
Chorus: Sit down, you!
Ni Ri Ma Pa Dha Ma Dha
Ni Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma Dha Pa Ma
Ni Ri Ma Pa Ma Pa Ni Sa Ni Sa Ri Ma Pa
Dha Ni Sa Ma Pa
Let us light at our doorstep
A golden lamp of love!
Let us light at our doorstep
A golden lamp of love!
There is a day called tomorrow,
For good things to come our way!
There is a day called tomorrow,
For good things to come our way!
A golden full moon day...
Aa... Aa... Aa... Aa... Haa...
A golden full moon day...
Has blossomed into another wonderful day!
The dark clouds gathering around
Have dissolved in the wind today!
A brand new joy
Has now begun!
Sing, sing a song!
Keep the rhythm, clap to the beat!
All our sorrows will run away,
Life itself will come looking for us here!
Sing, sing a song!
Keep the rhythm, clap to the beat!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Paadungal Paattu Paadungal is an uplifting and optimistic song from the movie Paadu Nilave (1987). The lyrics celebrate resilience, joy, and hope in the face of life's struggles. Vaali's verses encourage listeners to shed sadness and embrace life enthusiastically through singing and rhythm, reminding everyone that suffering is temporary and bright days always lie ahead.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emona (Second Letter Rhyme)

Kodayilae man kaaindhirukkum / Odayilum neer ootredukkum

Matching second consonants across lines: 'Kodayilae' and 'Odayilum' (letter 'da').

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Anbu ennum or pon vilakku

'Anbu ennum or pon vilakku' compares love directly to a golden lamp.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Pournami endroru pon naal thaan / Poothadhu innoru nannaal dhaan

Rhythmic repetition of ending word 'pon naal thaan', 'nannaal dhaan', 'ithnaal dhaan'.

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Trivia

Paadu Nilave (1987) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki. The song uses a blend of playful swara improvisations and rhythmic cheerfulness to elevate the narrative moment.

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