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Lyrics & meaning

Pandhal Irundhaal Kodi Padarum

From Bandha Pasam · 1962

Lyricist
Ki. Rajagopal
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Bandha Pasam
Movie release year
1962
Lyrics added on
5 May 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pandhal irundhaal kodi padarum
Paalam amaindhaal vazhi thodarum
Pandhal irundhaal kodi padarum
Paalam amaindhaal vazhi thodarum
Kaigal saerndhaal oli pirakkum
Idhazhgal saerndhaal mozhi pirakkum
Pandhal irundhaal kodi padarum
Paalam amaindhaal vazhi thodarum
Nenjinil aasai niraindhirukkum
Nilamaiyum adhanai maraithirukkum
Nenjinil aasai niraindhirukkum
Nilamaiyum adhanai maraithirukkum
Kaalam vandhaal kaai pazhukkum
Kaathirundhaal kani kidaikkum
Pandhal irundhaal kodi padarum
Paalam amaindhaal vazhi thodarum
Kadal naduvae neer thee pidikkum
Iru kangalum imaiyidam edhai kaetkkum
Kanniyin ullam yaen mayangum
Aval kannam irandum yaen sivakkum
Kaadhal neruppil kulithirukkum
Anbu kannirandum adhil padhindhirukkum
Komala maambazha kannathilae
Idhazh kungumathai alli iraithirukkum
Kungumathai alli iraithirukkum
Pandhal irundhaal kodi padarum
Paalam amaindhaal vazhi thodarum
Idai thazhuvum kaigal maalaigalo
Ungal idhayangalum vanna malaranaiyo
Madai thirakkum angu aasaigalo
Sindhum vaarthai ellaam angu paavaigalo
Kan irandum oli vilakkugalo
Iru kani idhazh rathina kadhavugalo
Kannangalum thanga paalangalo
En kaadhalukkae thandha parisugalo
Kaadhalukkae thandha parisugalo
Pandhal irundhaal kodi padarum
Paalam amaindhaal vazhi thodarum
If there is a trellis, a vine will climb
If a bridge is built, the path goes on
If there is a trellis, a vine will climb
If a bridge is built, the path goes on
When hands come together, a sound is born
When lips come together, a language is born
If there is a trellis, a vine will climb
If a bridge is built, the path goes on
Desire fills the heart completely
Yet circumstances keep it hidden
Desire fills the heart completely
Yet circumstances keep it hidden
When the right time comes, the fruit will ripen
If you wait patiently, the sweet fruit is yours
If there is a trellis, a vine will climb
If a bridge is built, the path goes on
A fire can catch even in the middle of the sea
What do both eyes ask of their eyelids?
Why does a young girl's heart swoon?
Why do both her cheeks turn crimson?
Love has bathed in holy fire
And two loving eyes are gazing into it
On those tender, mango-soft cheeks
Lips have scattered red kumkum (sacred crimson powder)
Scattered red kumkum all over
If there is a trellis, a vine will climb
If a bridge is built, the path goes on
Are the hands embracing the waist like garlands?
Are your hearts a colorful bed of blossoms?
Are desires bursting open like a floodgate?
Are all the words spoken there like graceful dolls?
Are both eyes glowing lamps of light?
Are the two sweet lips doors made of rubies?
Are those cheeks bridges of gold?
Are they precious gifts given to my love?
Gifts given to my love?
If there is a trellis, a vine will climb
If a bridge is built, the path goes on
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from Bandha Pasam (1962) expresses how love and human relationships flourish when given the right support and timing. Using organic imagery such as vines spreading on a trellis and paths connecting across bridges, the lyrics highlight that patience leads to sweet reward and that true affection naturally finds expression through touch, words, and emotional closeness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moanai (Initial Alliteration)

“Pandhal irundhaal kodi padarum / Paalam amaindhaal vazhi thodarum”

Matching of initial consonant sounds ('P' in Pandhal and Paalam) across paired lines.

Ezhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Kaigal saerndhaal oli pirakkum / Idhazhgal saerndhaal mozhi pirakkum”

Repetition of the second letter 'ig' in 'Kaigal' and 'Idhazhgal' to create rhythmic cadence.

Uvamaani (Metaphor & Imagery)

“Komala maambazha kannathilae”

Comparing delicate soft cheeks to a tender mango ('Komala maambazha kannam') and lips to ruby doors ('rathina kadhavu').

Did you know?

Trivia

Bandha Pasam (1962) is a celebrated Tamil drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, and Devika. The film features memorable music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.

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