Paattu Oru Paattu Sad
From Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu · 1990
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Details
- Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Paattu oru paattu | A song, a song |
| Chinnapillai paadum paattu | A song sung by a young child |
| Paattu oru paattu | A song, a song |
| Chinnapillai paadum paattu | A song sung by a young child |
| Kettu idhai kettu | Listen, listen to this |
| Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu | You must offer your blessings |
| Chorus | |
| Paattu oru paattu | A song, a song |
| Chinnapillai paadum paattu | A song sung by a young child |
| Kettu idhai kettu | Listen, listen to this |
| Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu | You must offer your blessings |
| Chorus | |
| Paattu oru paattu | A song, a song |
| Male | |
| Sodhanai thodarnthu varum vedhanai | Pain comes continuously following trials |
| Adhai edhirthu vaazhnthu kaattu | Face it and show how to live |
| Adhu thaanae saadhanai | That indeed is true achievement |
| Nermaiyum uruthiyulla nenjamum | As long as honesty and a resolute heart exist |
| Irukkum varai mannil yaedhu mudiyadha kaariyam | What task on this earth is impossible? |
| Male | |
| Neengaatha pasam kondu | With unceasing affection |
| Nilaiyaana naesam kondu | With everlasting love |
| Vaazhgindra pillai ondru vaayara paadum | A living child sings wholeheartedly |
| paattu oru paattu | A song, a song |
| Chorus | |
| Paattu oru paattu | A song, a song |
| Chinnapillai paadum paattu | A song sung by a young child |
| Kettu idhai kettu | Listen, listen to this |
| Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu | You must offer your blessings |
| Chorus | |
| Paattu oru paattu | A song, a song |
| Male | |
| Thanthaiyum madi sumandha annaiyum | The father, and the mother who carried on her lap |
| Mugathin iru kangal endru | As two eyes on a face |
| Magan pottra vendumae | A son must cherish them |
| Kangalai imaigal ena kaathida | To protect them like eyelids protect the eyes |
| Pirantha magan kaalanthoorum paniyattra vendumae | The born son must serve them throughout time |
| Male | |
| Vidiyaatha iravum illai | There is no night that does not dawn |
| Velukkadha kizhakkum illai | There is no east that does not brighten |
| Varakkoodum kaalam neram | The time that is meant to arrive will come |
| Vasandhangal nammai serum | Spring will surely reach us |
| Chorus | |
| Paattu oru paattu | A song, a song |
| Chinnapillai paadum paattu | A song sung by a young child |
| Kettu idhai kettu | Listen, listen to this |
| Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu | You must offer your blessings |
| Chorus | |
| Paattu oru paattu | A song, a song |
பாட்டு ஒரு பாட்டு
சின்னப் பிள்ளை பாடும் பாட்டு
பாட்டு ஒரு பாட்டு
சின்னப் பிள்ளை பாடும் பாட்டு
கேட்டு இதைக் கேட்டு
நீங்கள் சொல்ல வேண்டும் வாழ்த்து
A song, a song
A song sung by a young child
A song, a song
A song sung by a young child
Listen, listen to this
You must offer your blessings
பாட்டு ஒரு பாட்டு
சின்னப் பிள்ளை பாடும் பாட்டு
கேட்டு இதைக் கேட்டு
நீங்கள் சொல்ல வேண்டும் வாழ்த்து
A song, a song
A song sung by a young child
Listen, listen to this
You must offer your blessings
பாட்டு ஒரு பாட்டு
A song, a song
சோதனை தொடர்ந்து வரும் வேதனை அதை
எதிர்த்து வாழ்ந்துக் காட்டு அதுதானே சாதனை
நேர்மையும் உறுதியுள்ள நெஞ்சமும்
இருக்கும் வரை மண்ணில் ஏது முடியாத காரியம்
Pain comes continuously following trials
Face it and show how to live
That indeed is true achievement
As long as honesty and a resolute heart exist
What task on this earth is impossible?
நீங்காத பாசம் கொண்டு
நிலையான நேசம் கொண்டு
வாழ்கின்ற பிள்ளை ஒன்று வாயார பாடும்
With unceasing affection
With everlasting love
A living child sings wholeheartedly
A song, a song
பாட்டு ஒரு பாட்டு
சின்னப் பிள்ளை பாடும் பாட்டு
கேட்டு இதைக் கேட்டு
நீங்கள் சொல்ல வேண்டும் வாழ்த்து
A song, a song
A song sung by a young child
Listen, listen to this
You must offer your blessings
பாட்டு ஒரு பாட்டு
A song, a song
தந்தையும் மடி சுமந்த அன்னையும் முகத்தின்
இரு கண்கள் என்று மகன் போற்ற வேண்டுமே
கண்களை இமைகளென காத்திட
பிறந்த மகன் காலந்தோறும் பணியாற்ற வேண்டுமே
The father, and the mother who carried on her lap
As two eyes on a face
A son must cherish them
To protect them like eyelids protect the eyes
The born son must serve them throughout time
விடியாத இரவும் இல்லை
வெளுக்காத கிழக்கும் இல்லை
வரக்கூடும் காலம் நேரம்
வசந்தங்கள் நம்மை சேரும்.....
There is no night that does not dawn
There is no east that does not brighten
The time that is meant to arrive will come
Spring will surely reach us
பாட்டு ஒரு பாட்டு
சின்னப் பிள்ளை பாடும் பாட்டு
கேட்டு இதைக் கேட்டு
நீங்கள் சொல்ல வேண்டும் வாழ்த்து
A song, a song
A song sung by a young child
Listen, listen to this
You must offer your blessings
பாட்டு ஒரு பாட்டு
A song, a song
Paattu oru paattu
A song, a song
Chinnapillai paadum paattu
A song sung by a young child
Paattu oru paattu
A song, a song
Chinnapillai paadum paattu
A song sung by a young child
Kettu idhai kettu
Listen, listen to this
Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu
You must offer your blessings
Paattu oru paattu
A song, a song
Chinnapillai paadum paattu
A song sung by a young child
Kettu idhai kettu
Listen, listen to this
Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu
You must offer your blessings
Paattu oru paattu
A song, a song
Sodhanai thodarnthu varum vedhanai
Pain comes continuously following trials
Adhai edhirthu vaazhnthu kaattu
Face it and show how to live
Adhu thaanae saadhanai
That indeed is true achievement
Nermaiyum uruthiyulla nenjamum
As long as honesty and a resolute heart exist
Irukkum varai mannil yaedhu mudiyadha kaariyam
What task on this earth is impossible?
Neengaatha pasam kondu
With unceasing affection
Nilaiyaana naesam kondu
With everlasting love
Vaazhgindra pillai ondru vaayara paadum
A living child sings wholeheartedly
paattu oru paattu
A song, a song
Paattu oru paattu
A song, a song
Chinnapillai paadum paattu
A song sung by a young child
Kettu idhai kettu
Listen, listen to this
Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu
You must offer your blessings
Paattu oru paattu
A song, a song
Thanthaiyum madi sumandha annaiyum
The father, and the mother who carried on her lap
Mugathin iru kangal endru
As two eyes on a face
Magan pottra vendumae
A son must cherish them
Kangalai imaigal ena kaathida
To protect them like eyelids protect the eyes
Pirantha magan kaalanthoorum paniyattra vendumae
The born son must serve them throughout time
Vidiyaatha iravum illai
There is no night that does not dawn
Velukkadha kizhakkum illai
There is no east that does not brighten
Varakkoodum kaalam neram
The time that is meant to arrive will come
Vasandhangal nammai serum
Spring will surely reach us
Paattu oru paattu
A song, a song
Chinnapillai paadum paattu
A song sung by a young child
Kettu idhai kettu
Listen, listen to this
Neengal solla vendum vaazhthu
You must offer your blessings
Paattu oru paattu
A song, a song
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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