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Lyrics & meaning

Paasam Enbadhu Pon Vilangu

From Ilangeswaran · 1987

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
M. S. Vishwanathan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Ilangeswaran
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
22 Nov 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Paasam enbathu pon vilanghu
Paasam enbathu pon vilanghu
Adhai pootti kondathu nenjirandu
Pootti kondathu nenjirandu
Paasam enbathu pon vilanghu
Neer varanda kulanthanil nilaithirukkum paasam
Neer varanda kulanthanil nilaithirukkum paasam
Adhai pol dhisai pirindha uravinilum
Thazhaithirukkum paasam thazhaithirukkum paasam
Oon sumandha uyirdhanil vilaindhirukkum paasam
Oon sumandha uyirdhanil vilaindhirukkum paasam
Adhu thaan ilamai mudhal mudhumai varai
Thodarnthu varum paasam thodarnthu varum paasam
Aazhkadalil dhinam ezhum alaigalai pol paasam
Aazhkadalil dhinam ezhum alaigalai pol paasam
Adadaa paravaigalai sirai pidikkum
Valaigalai pol paasam valaigalai pol paasam
Pugai naduvae thanalena maraindhirukkum paasam
Pugai naduvae thanalena maraindhirukkum paasam
Nedunaal pagai valartha idhayangalai
Pinaithirukkum paasam pinaithirukkum paasam
Ezh pirappum thodarkadhai uyir kulathin paasam
Ezh pirappum thodarkadhai uyir kulathin paasam
Azhiyaa ilakkiyam pol nirandharamaai
Iruppadhu thaan paasam iruppadhu thaan paasam
Paasam enbathu pon vilanghu
Adhai pootti kondathu nenjirandu
Pootti kondathu nenjirandu
Paasam enbathu pon vilanghu
Affection is a golden chain,
Affection is a golden chain,
Two hearts have locked it around each other,
Locked it around each other.
Affection is a golden chain.
Like the moss that stays in a dried-up pond,
Like the moss that stays in a dried-up pond,
In the same way, even when loved ones are pulled apart,
Affection still flourishes, affection still flourishes.
Affection is born in a soul bound by flesh,
Affection is born in a soul bound by flesh,
And from youth all the way to old age,
Affection keeps following us, keeps following us.
Like the waves that rise every day in the deep sea,
Like the waves that rise every day in the deep sea,
Ah, affection is like the nets
That capture flying birds, just like nets...
Affection hides like glowing embers amid smoke,
Affection hides like glowing embers amid smoke,
And hearts that nurtured long-standing hatred
Affection binds together, affection binds together...
Across seven lifetimes, the affection of living souls is an ongoing tale,
Across seven lifetimes, the affection of living souls is an ongoing tale...
Remaining everlasting like timeless literature,
That is what affection is, that is affection.
Affection is a golden chain,
Two hearts have locked it around each other,
Locked it around each other.
Affection is a golden chain.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This soulful track poetically explores the profound nature, endurance, and binding power of human affection (Paasam). Metaphorically described as a 'golden shackle'—a restriction willingly embraced and treasured by two hearts—affection transcends geographical distance, aging, and even deep-seated enmity. Vaali illustrates how affection remains hidden like hot embers beneath smoke, waiting to reunite estranged hearts. Furthermore, the song highlights the eternal quality of affection, comparing it to ocean waves, nets, and enduring classical literature. It suggests that true affection is not confined to a single lifetime but persists as a continuous narrative across seven births, forming the very essence of living beings.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Paasam enbathu pon vilanghu

Affection is metaphorically equated to 'pon vilanghu' (golden shackles), indicating a precious yet binding emotional attachment.

Simile (Uvamai)

Aazhkadalil dhinam ezhum alaigalai pol paasam

The rising and relentless nature of affection is compared using 'pol' to waves surging in the deep ocean.

Visual Imagery & Metaphor

Pugai naduvae thanalena maraindhirukkum paasam

Affection lingering beneath apparent hostility is poetically compared to glowing fire embers hidden inside thick smoke.

Simile (Uvamai)

Azhiyaa ilakkiyam pol nirandharamaai

The eternal existence of affection across lifetimes is compared to timeless, immortal literature ('azhiyaa ilakkiyam').

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Trivia

The song is from the obscure 1987 Tamil film 'Ilangeswaran'. Lyricist Vaali weaves classical Tamil philosophical themes, such as 'Ezh pirappu' (the concept of seven rebirths) and 'Pon vilanghu' (golden fetters), to give a deep literary flavor to a film soundtrack.

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