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Lyrics & meaning

Paasam Pozhiyum

From Vamsa Vilakku · 1984

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, Ponnusamy
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Vamsa Vilakku1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aa…aa….aa…..aa….aa….aa…Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Aa…aa….aa…..aa….aa….aa…Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Mmm….mm…..mmm….mm….mm….Mmm... mm... mmm... mm... mm...
Male
Pasam Pozhiyum idhayam enathuMine is a heart overflowing with love and affection
Paravai inam pol padum manathuMy mind sings joyfully like a flock of birds
Kudumpam siriththaal naanum sirippaen endrumIf my family smiles and is happy, I will forever smile as well
Male
Pasam Pozhiyum idhayam enathuMine is a heart overflowing with love and affection
Paravai inam pol padum manathuMy mind sings joyfully like a flock of birds
Male
Tharananaa thiranannaa tharananaamRhythmic vocalizing (Tharananaa thiranannaa tharananaam)
Male :Tharananaam thirana tharanannaamMale: Rhythmic vocalizing (Tharananaam thirana tharanannaam)
Male :Tharannanaam thiranaMale: Rhythmic vocalizing (Tharannanaam thirana)
Male :Tharannanaam thiranaMale: Rhythmic vocalizing (Tharannanaam thirana)
Both :Tharana thirana tharana thiranaBoth: Rhythmic vocalizing (Tharana thirana tharana thirana)
Male :Thrananaa thiranannaa thiranannaamMale: Rhythmic vocalizing (Thrananaa thiranannaa thiranannaam)
Male
Pasam Pozhiyum idhayam enathuMine is a heart overflowing with love and affection
Paravai inam pol padum manathuMy mind sings joyfully like a flock of birds
Male
Veeram niranitha thirumaganumA noble son filled with bravery and courage
Vilakkaai vilangum marumagalumA daughter-in-law who shines bright like an illuminating lamp
Irukkum varaikkum enakkean mayakkamAs long as they are with me, why should I feel any worry or confusion?
Ivaragal vazhiyae vamsam thazhaikkumThrough them, our family lineage will flourish and prosper
Vaazhvil inha sorkkam nirakkumHeavenly bliss will fill our lives
Vaazhum kaalam thorumThroughout the entire duration of our living years
Male
Pasam Pozhiyum idhayam enathuMine is a heart overflowing with love and affection
Paravai inam pol padum manathuMy mind sings joyfully like a flock of birds
Male
Aa….aa…aa….aa….aa…Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
Hae….hae,,,,,haei….haei….haehHae... hae... haei... haei... haeh
Haei haei….aah….haah…aa….Haei haei... aah... haah... aa...
Male
Iravum pagalum mana amaithiPeace of mind day and night
Iirukkum adhuthaan eathu vazhiWhat is the way to ensure that peace stays?
Idaiyil thadaigal irunthaal udaippaenIf obstacles arise along the way, I will shatter them
Vidhiyae vanthaal adhaiyum edhirppaenEven if fate itself comes against me, I will oppose it
Naan ninaiththa vannamJust as I envisioned in my heart
Ennam naalum kaanum inbamMy thoughts will experience joy every single day
Male
Pasam Pozhiyum idhayam enathuMine is a heart overflowing with love and affection
Paravai inam pol padum manathuMy mind sings joyfully like a flock of birds
Kudumpam siriththaal naanum sirippaen endrumIf my family smiles and is happy, I will forever smile as well
Male
Pasam Pozhiyum idhayam enathuMine is a heart overflowing with love and affection
Paravai inam pol padum manathuMy mind sings joyfully like a flock of birds
Male
Tharananaa thiranannaa tharananaamRhythmic vocalizing (Tharananaa thiranannaa tharananaam)
Male :Tharananaam thirana tharanannaamMale: Rhythmic vocalizing (Tharananaam thirana tharanannaam)
Male: Tharannanaam thiranaMale: Rhythmic vocalizing (Tharannanaam thirana)
Male :Tharannanaam thiranaMale: Rhythmic vocalizing (Tharannanaam thirana)
Both :Tharana thirana tharana thiranaBoth: Rhythmic vocalizing (Tharana thirana tharana thirana)
Male :Thiranannaa thiranannaa thiranannaamMale: Rhythmic vocalizing (Thiranannaa thiranannaa thiranannaam)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Pasam Pozhiyum Idhayam Enathu from the film Vamsa Vilakku (1984) is a heartwarming family song celebrating deep affection, familial unity, and emotional strength. The lyricist Pulamaipithan paints a picture of a patriarch or elder whose entire happiness stems from the well-being and smiles of their family members. He speaks proudly of a brave son and a virtuous daughter-in-law who bring light to the household and ensure the continuation of the family lineage. The song also reflects courage and resolve, stating that no obstacle or cruel fate can break the family's peace as long as they stand united in love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai Ani)

Paravai inam pol padum manathu

The mind's joyful nature is explicitly compared to a flock of birds singing freely ('Paravai inam pol padum manathu').

Metaphor (Uruvagak Ani)

Vilakkaai vilangum marumagalum

The daughter-in-law is metaphorically referred to as the lamp ('Vilakku') that brings light and prosperity to the family home.

Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai)

Pasam Pozhiyum idhayam enathu / Paravai inam pol padum manathu

Matching opening sound 'Pa' across consecutive lines ('Pasam' and 'Paravai').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Vidhiyae vanthaal adhaiyum edhirppaen

Expressing ultimate determination by claiming ability to oppose and defeat fate itself for the family's happiness.

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Trivia

Vamsa Vilakku (1984) is a Tamil action drama starring Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan alongside Prabhu, K. R. Vijaya, and M. N. Nambiar. The song's theme revolves around 'Vamsam' (lineage) and 'Vilakku' (guiding lamp), echoing the movie title itself.

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