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Lyrics & meaning

Paravaigal Palavitham

From Iruvar Ullam · 1963

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Iruvar Ullam1963

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Paravaigal palavidhamBirds are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidhamEach one is unique in its own way.
Paadalgal palavidhamSongs are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidhamEach one is unique in its own way.
Male
Paravaigal palavidhamBirds are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidhamEach one is unique in its own way.
Paadalgal palavidhamSongs are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidhamEach one is unique in its own way.
Male
Vaanamengum odiRunning across the boundless sky,
Vaazhkai inbam thediSearching for the bliss of life,
Naam iruvarum aaduvomThe two of us will dance,
Gnyaana paattu paadiSinging songs of true wisdom.
Male
Paravaigal palavidhamBirds are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidhamEach one is unique in its own way.
Paadalgal palavidhamSongs are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidhamEach one is unique in its own way.
Male
Kodigal ellaam palavidhamCreepers and vines are of many kinds,
Kodikku kodi oru vidhamEach among the millions has its own form.
Kondaattam pala vidhamCelebrations are of many kinds,
Naan adhilae oru vidhamAnd I am a unique type among them.
Male
Iravu pagal endruDistinctions like night or day,
Edhuvum illai inguDo not exist for us here.
Uravil inbam kanduFinding happiness in our bond,
Urugiduvom endrumWe shall melt together forever.
Male
Paravaigal palavidhamBirds are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidhamEach one is unique in its own way.
Paadalgal palavidhamSongs are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidhamEach one is unique in its own way.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This cheerful song from the film 'Iruvar Ullam' celebrates the rich diversity of nature and human emotion. Through simple yet profound metaphors like birds, songs, vines, and celebrations, the lyrics emphasize that every entity in the world has its own unique nature and purpose.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Paravaigal palavidham / Ovvondrum oru vidham

The repeating ending pattern 'palavidham' and 'oru vidham' builds a rhythmic, catchy structure throughout the song.

Moonaal (Initial Alliteration)

Vaanamengum odi / Vaazhkai inbam thedi

Matching initial consonant/vowel sounds in lines creates melodic symmetry.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Iravu pagal endru / Uravil inbam kandu

Matching second letters ('ra') across consecutive lines enhances lyrical flow.

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Trivia

The soundtrack for 'Iruvar Ullam' (1963) was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi and was directed by L. V. Prasad.

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