- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Udhaya Geetham
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Paadum Nilaave from Udhaya Geetham (1985) is a deeply evocative romantic composition that intertwines love with the beauty of music and nature. The singer addresses their beloved as a singing moon, describing how her music and mere presence bring life, joy, and spiritual fulfillment to an otherwise longing heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nee paarkum paarvai en brindhaavanam … mm”
The speaker addresses the beloved as 'Paadum Nilaave' (Singing Moon) and equates her gaze to 'Brindhavanam', creating vivid poetic imagery.
Personification
“Un veedu thedum en megangalae … ae”
Clouds are personified as searchers looking for the beloved's residence.
Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Raagangal serum dhaagangal theerum”
End-rhyming words like 'serum' and 'theerum' give a rhythmic flow to the verse.
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Trivia
Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Mu. Metha, Udhaya Geetham (1985) features iconic tracks performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki. This song is widely celebrated for its lush orchestration and soul-stirring vocal melodies.
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