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Lyrics & meaning

Paavakka Padalmela

From Erumbu · 2023

Lyricist
Thamizhanandan
Singers
Shakthi Rithvik, Laya, Ajitha, Mehul
Music director
Arun Raj
Details
Erumbu2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Oru kootula rendu kuriviyamThere are two sparrows in a single nest
Nadu kaatula nari koovudhaamA jackal is howling in the middle of the forest
Male
Adhu pathu payapadudhae verasaSeeing that, they are terrified quickly
Inga kaathu adikkudhae pudhusaHere, a new wind is blowing
Female
Kattu kambi vangi vandhu kattumBringing binding wire after buying it
Katta poromWe are going to tie and build
Kaththaya kedacha mothama theerumIf we get a whole bundle, all problems will end
Male
Kavala inga illaThere is no worry here
Kastam yedhum illaThere is no hardship at all
Female
Chinna chinna mukku chediTiny little bush plants
Thottu parichomWe touched and plucked them
Vedha nellu vitta vayalulaIn the field where paddy seeds were sown
Thulli kudhichomWe leaped and jumped with joy
Male
Vaazha thoppukulaInside the banana grove
Valaya virikkiyalaWhile spreading the trap net
Both :Vasama kedaikkaBoth: To get it conveniently trapped
VendikittomWe prayed sincerely
Male
Veppam kotta allivandhuGathering neem seeds by the handful
Kotti koduththomWe poured and handed them over
Mootta mallattaA whole sack of peanuts
Urichchi katti eduthomWe peeled and tied them up
Female
Edhuvum thona villaNothing crossed our minds
Enga poradhunuWhere we ought to go
Both :Theriyala theriyalaBoth: We don't know, we don't know
Matti kittomWe got trapped
Female
Parichaya inga nadakkudhuA test/examination is happening here
Kojam padharudhuHeart is panicking a little
Romba bayama irukkudhuIt is feeling very scary
Male
Kadasiya indha orutharamJust this one last time
Vera vazhi illaThere is no other way
Both :Enga tholla theerra enna pannaBoth: What should we do to end our troubles?
Male
Sokka paana uppu ingaThe salt in the pot here
Therikkudhu therikkudhuIs popping and crackling
Sothu paana satti renduThe two cooking pots and vessels
Sedharudhu sedharudhuAre shattering and scattering
Male
Kathirikka kaachirukkaBrinjals have grown on the plant
Kothu kotha saanjirukkaLeaning heavily in bunches
Kalli chedi paalumThe milk from the cactus plant
Kodangodama pongiIs overflowing in potfuls
Vazhiyudhu alappomaaIt spills over, shall we measure it?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Erumbu' portrays the innocent, rustic world of young children facing anxious moments and challenges in a rural environment. Through imagery of birds, fields, farming tasks, and household chores, the lyrics capture their naive fears, confusion, and desperate hope to overcome sudden hardships. It highlights their playful bond and childhood innocence amidst real-world worries.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Oru kootula rendu kuriviyam / Nadu kaatula nari koovudhaam

The 'two sparrows in a nest' facing a 'howling jackal' serves as a metaphor for two young siblings facing intimidation and unknown dangers in life.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Kattu kambi vangi vandhu kattum / Katta porom

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' creates a rhythmic cadence in the line.

Repetition / Reduplication (Adukkuthodar)

Therikkudhu therikkudhu / Sedharudhu sedharudhu

Words like 'Chinna chinna', 'Therikkudhu therikkudhu', and 'Sedharudhu sedharudhu' are repeated to emphasize emotional urgency, playfulness, or continuous action.

Rhyme (Edhugai)

Sokka paana uppu inga / Sothu paana satti rendu

The second letter harmony across consecutive lines ('Kattu' and 'Katta', 'Sokka' and 'Sothu') adds traditional Tamil poetic flow.

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Trivia

'Erumbu' (2023) is an emotional survival drama directed by Suresh G. centered around two impoverished rural children searching for a lost gold ring. The music composed by Arun Raj relies heavily on folk instruments and child vocalists to evoke authentic village life.

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