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Paattu Oru Paattu Sad

From Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
12 Sept 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Paattu oru paattu
Chinnapillai paadum paattu
Paattu oru paattu
Chinnapillai paadum paattu
Kettu idhai kettu
Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu
Paattu oru paattu
Chinnapillai paadum paattu
Kettu idhai kettu
Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu
Paattu oru paattu
Sodhanai thodarnthu varum vedhanai
Adhai edhirthu vaazhnthu kaattu
Adhu thaanae saadhanai
Nermaiyum uruthiyulla nenjamum
Irukkum varai mannil yaedhu mudiyadha kaariyam
Neengaatha pasam kondu
Nilaiyaana naesam kondu
Vaazhgindra pillai ondru vaayara paadum
paattu oru paattu
Paattu oru paattu
Chinnapillai paadum paattu
Kettu idhai kettu
Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu
Paattu oru paattu
Thanthaiyum madi sumandha annaiyum
Mugathin iru kangal endru
Magan pottra vendumae
Kangalai imaigal ena kaathida
Pirantha magan kaalanthoorum paniyattra vendumae
Vidiyaatha iravum illai
Velukkadha kizhakkum illai
Varakkoodum kaalam neram
Vasandhangal nammai serum
Paattu oru paattu
Chinnapillai paadum paattu
Kettu idhai kettu
Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu
Paattu oru paattu
A song, here is a song,
a song sung by a little child.
A song, here is a song,
a song sung by a little child.
Listen, listen to this,
and give your heartfelt blessings.
A song, here is a song,
a song sung by a little child.
Listen, listen to this,
and give your heartfelt blessings.
A song, here is a song.
Trials bring pain in their wake;
fight through them and show how to live—
that alone is true achievement!
As long as you have honesty and a resolute heart,
what on this earth is impossible?
Filled with unending affection,
filled with lasting love,
a child who lives like this sings with all their heart:
A song, here is a song,
a song, here is a song,
a song sung by a little child.
Listen, listen to this,
and give your heartfelt blessings.
A song, here is a song.
A father, and the mother who held you on her lap—
cherishing them like the two eyes of your face,
a son must honor and care for them.
Guarding them just as eyelids protect the eyes,
a dutiful son should serve them all his life.
There is no night that never turns to dawn,
there is no eastern sky that does not brighten.
Our good time will surely arrive,
and the joy of spring will reach us!
A song, here is a song,
a song sung by a little child.
Listen, listen to this,
and give your heartfelt blessings.
A song, here is a song.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Paattu Oru Paattu from Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu (1990) is an inspiring song sung from the innocent perspective of a young child, asking for the audience's warmth and blessings. Beyond its playful structure, the lyrics written by Vaali deliver powerful life lessons regarding perseverance, moral integrity, filial devotion, and enduring hope. The child urges everyone to face continuous struggles bravely, asserting that overcoming adversity through honesty and strength of mind is the true definition of success. Furthermore, the song emphasizes the duty of a child to respect and protect parents like eyelids shielding the eyes. It closes with a universal truth of hope: just as every dark night gives way to dawn, good times and joy ('spring') will eventually arrive for those who stay resolute.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Sodhanai thodarnthu varum vedhanai / Adhai edhirthu vaazhnthu kaattu / Adhu thaanae saadhanai”

Internal and end rhymes like Sodhanai, vedhanai, and saadhanai create melodic harmony and reinforce the philosophical progression from trial to achievement.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Mugathin iru kangal endru... Kangalai imaigal ena kaathida”

Compares parents to two eyes on a face, and serving them to eyelids protecting the eyes.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Vasandhangal nammai serum”

'Vasandhangal' (spring) is used as a metaphor for happiness, prosperity, and better times coming into life.

Repetition (Epanalepsis / Anaphora)

“Paattu oru paattu / Kettu idhai kettu”

Repetition of phrases like 'Paattu oru paattu' and 'Kettu idhai kettu' emphasizes the musical narrative structure and rhythm.

Did you know?

Trivia

Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu (1990) is a Tamil drama starring Prabhu and Ramya Krishnan. The music for the film was composed by Deva with lyrics penned by veteran lyricist Vaali. Songs from this era written by Vaali frequently blended child-like innocence with deep moral philosophy.

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