Paaduthamma Aatrin Alaigal
From Nandu · 1981
- Lyricist
- Madhukoor Kannan
- Singer
- Bhupendra Singh
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Nandu1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| ………………. | ... |
| Male | |
| Paaduthammaa aattrin alaigal antha naatgalai | The waves of the river sing of those past days |
| Theduthammaa kaattril ilaigal | The leaves floating in the wind search for them |
| Paadum kuyil naadham vandin reengaaraam oo….oo…oo.. | The sound of the singing cuckoo and the humming of the bee, oo...oo...oo... |
| Male | |
| Paaduthammaa aattrin alaigal antha naatgalai | The waves of the river sing of those past days |
| Theduthammaa kaattril ilaigal | The leaves floating in the wind search for them |
| Male | |
| Engum angum paattaai Inbamo kodi | Everywhere around, it turns into a song, bringing endless joy |
| Gangai vanthu saernthaal kaaviriyai thedi | Ganga came searching and merged with Kaveri |
| Komathiyin oram senthazham | The fragrant red screwpine on the banks of Gomathi |
| Konjugindra neram sangeetham | The moment of affection becomes music |
| Saamarappoo veesum sanga kavi pesum | The fan-flower sways as the Sangam poet speaks |
| Kovil mani paadum geedhangalae | The temple bells sing these divine songs |
| Male | |
| Paaduthammaa aattrin alaigal antha naatgalai | The waves of the river sing of those past days |
| Theduthammaa kaattril ilaigal | The leaves floating in the wind search for them |
| Paadum kuyil naadham vandin reengaaraam oo….oo…oo.. | The sound of the singing cuckoo and the humming of the bee, oo...oo...oo... |
| Male | |
| Paaduthammaa aattrin alaigal antha naatgalai | The waves of the river sing of those past days |
| Theduthammaa kaattril ilaigal | The leaves floating in the wind search for them |
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பாடுதம்மா ஆற்றின் அலைகள் அந்த நாட்களை
தேடுதம்மா காற்றில் இலைகள்
பாடும் குயில் நாதம் வண்டின் ரீங்காரம் ஓ.....ஓ......ஓ.....
The waves of the river sing of those past days
The leaves floating in the wind search for them
The sound of the singing cuckoo and the humming of the bee, oo...oo...oo...
பாடுதம்மா ஆற்றின் அலைகள் அந்த நாட்களை
தேடுதம்மா காற்றில் இலைகள்
The waves of the river sing of those past days
The leaves floating in the wind search for them
எங்கும் அங்கும் பாட்டாய் இன்பமோ கோடி
கங்கை வந்து சேர்ந்தாள் காவிரியை தேடி
கோமதியின் ஓரம் செந்தாழம்
கொஞ்சுகின்ற நேரம் சங்கீதம்
சாமரப்பூ வீசும் சங்க கவி பேசும்
கோவில் மணி பாடும் கீதங்களே....
Everywhere around, it turns into a song, bringing endless joy
Ganga came searching and merged with Kaveri
The fragrant red screwpine on the banks of Gomathi
The moment of affection becomes music
The fan-flower sways as the Sangam poet speaks
The temple bells sing these divine songs
பாடுதம்மா ஆற்றின் அலைகள் அந்த நாட்களை
தேடுதம்மா காற்றில் இலைகள்
பாடும் குயில் நாதம் வண்டின் ரீங்காரம் ஓ.....ஓ.....ஓ....
The waves of the river sing of those past days
The leaves floating in the wind search for them
The sound of the singing cuckoo and the humming of the bee, oo...oo...oo...
பாடுதம்மா ஆற்றின் அலைகள் அந்த நாட்களை
தேடுதம்மா காற்றில் இலைகள்
The waves of the river sing of those past days
The leaves floating in the wind search for them
……………….
...
Paaduthammaa aattrin alaigal antha naatgalai
The waves of the river sing of those past days
Theduthammaa kaattril ilaigal
The leaves floating in the wind search for them
Paadum kuyil naadham vandin reengaaraam oo….oo…oo..
The sound of the singing cuckoo and the humming of the bee, oo...oo...oo...
Paaduthammaa aattrin alaigal antha naatgalai
The waves of the river sing of those past days
Theduthammaa kaattril ilaigal
The leaves floating in the wind search for them
Engum angum paattaai Inbamo kodi
Everywhere around, it turns into a song, bringing endless joy
Gangai vanthu saernthaal kaaviriyai thedi
Ganga came searching and merged with Kaveri
Komathiyin oram senthazham
The fragrant red screwpine on the banks of Gomathi
Konjugindra neram sangeetham
The moment of affection becomes music
Saamarappoo veesum sanga kavi pesum
The fan-flower sways as the Sangam poet speaks
Kovil mani paadum geedhangalae
The temple bells sing these divine songs
Paaduthammaa aattrin alaigal antha naatgalai
The waves of the river sing of those past days
Theduthammaa kaattril ilaigal
The leaves floating in the wind search for them
Paadum kuyil naadham vandin reengaaraam oo….oo…oo..
The sound of the singing cuckoo and the humming of the bee, oo...oo...oo...
Paaduthammaa aattrin alaigal antha naatgalai
The waves of the river sing of those past days
Theduthammaa kaattril ilaigal
The leaves floating in the wind search for them
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song expresses deep nostalgic longing and romantic affection through the beauty of nature. The lyrics compare fond past memories to the harmonious sounds of river waves, fluttering leaves, cuckoo calls, and humming bees. It paints a serene picture where nature itself participates in love and musical beauty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Paaduthammaa aattrin alaigal antha naatgalai”
Attributes human actions like singing ('Paaduthammaa') and searching ('Theduthammaa') to inanimate natural elements like river waves and leaves.
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Paaduthammaa... / Theduthammaa...”
The second letter ' '/'du' in 'Paaduthammaa' and 'Theduthammaa' creates rhythmic harmony across lines.
Metaphor
“Gangai vanthu saernthaal kaaviriyai thedi”
The confluence of Ganga searching for Kaveri metaphorically describes the union of lovers coming together from afar.
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Trivia
This song is famously sung by renowned North Indian ghazal singer Bhupendra Singh, making it a rare and unique collaboration with Maestro Ilaiyaraaja in Tamil cinema.
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