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 palavidham | Birds are of many kinds, |
| Ovvondrum oru vidham | Each one is unique in its own way. |
| Paadalgal palavidham | Songs are of many kinds, |
| Ovvondrum oru vidham | Each one is unique in its own way. |
| Male | |
| Paravaigal palavidham | Birds are of many kinds, |
| Ovvondrum oru vidham | Each one is unique in its own way. |
| Paadalgal palavidham | Songs are of many kinds, |
| Ovvondrum oru vidham | Each one is unique in its own way. |
| Male | |
| Vaanamengum odi | Running across the boundless sky, |
| Vaazhkai inbam thedi | Searching for the bliss of life, |
| Naam iruvarum aaduvom | The two of us will dance, |
| Gnyaana paattu paadi | Singing songs of true wisdom. |
| Male | |
| Paravaigal palavidham | Birds are of many kinds, |
| Ovvondrum oru vidham | Each one is unique in its own way. |
| Paadalgal palavidham | Songs are of many kinds, |
| Ovvondrum oru vidham | Each one is unique in its own way. |
| Male | |
| Kodigal ellaam palavidham | Creepers and vines are of many kinds, |
| Kodikku kodi oru vidham | Each among the millions has its own form. |
| Kondaattam pala vidham | Celebrations are of many kinds, |
| Naan adhilae oru vidham | And I am a unique type among them. |
| Male | |
| Iravu pagal endru | Distinctions like night or day, |
| Edhuvum illai ingu | Do not exist for us here. |
| Uravil inbam kandu | Finding happiness in our bond, |
| Urugiduvom endrum | We shall melt together forever. |
| Male | |
| Paravaigal palavidham | Birds are of many kinds, |
| Ovvondrum oru vidham | Each one is unique in its own way. |
| Paadalgal palavidham | Songs are of many kinds, |
| Ovvondrum oru vidham | Each one is unique in its own way. |
பறவைகள் பலவிதம்
ஒவ்வொன்றும் ஒருவிதம்
பாடல்கள் பலவிதம்
ஒவ்வொன்றும் ஒருவிதம்
Birds are of many kinds,
Each one is unique in its own way.
Songs are of many kinds,
Each one is unique in its own way.
பறவைகள் பலவிதம்
ஒவ்வொன்றும் ஒருவிதம்
பாடல்கள் பலவிதம்
ஒவ்வொன்றும் ஒருவிதம்
Birds are of many kinds,
Each one is unique in its own way.
Songs are of many kinds,
Each one is unique in its own way.
வானமெங்கும் ஓடி
வாழ்க்கை இன்பம் தேடி
நாமிருவரும் ஆடுவோம்
ஞானப் பாட்டுப் பாடி
Running across the boundless sky,
Searching for the bliss of life,
The two of us will dance,
Singing songs of true wisdom.
பறவைகள் பலவிதம்
ஒவ்வொன்றும் ஒருவிதம்
பாடல்கள் பலவிதம்
ஒவ்வொன்றும் ஒருவிதம்
Birds are of many kinds,
Each one is unique in its own way.
Songs are of many kinds,
Each one is unique in its own way.
கொடிகள் எல்லாம் பலவிதம்
கொடிக்குக் கொடி ஒருவிதம்
கொண்டாட்டம் பலவிதம்
நானதிலே ஒரு விதம்
Creepers and vines are of many kinds,
Each among the millions has its own form.
Celebrations are of many kinds,
And I am a unique type among them.
இரவு பகல் என்று
எதுவுமில்லை இன்று
உறவில் இன்பம் கண்டு
உருகிடிவோம் என்றும்
Distinctions like night or day,
Do not exist for us here.
Finding happiness in our bond,
We shall melt together forever.
பறவைகள் பலவிதம்
ஒவ்வொன்றும் ஒருவிதம்
பாடல்கள் பலவிதம்
ஒவ்வொன்றும் ஒருவிதம்
Birds are of many kinds,
Each one is unique in its own way.
Songs are of many kinds,
Each one is unique in its own way.
Paravaigal palavidham
Birds are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidham
Each one is unique in its own way.
Paadalgal palavidham
Songs are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidham
Each one is unique in its own way.
Paravaigal palavidham
Birds are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidham
Each one is unique in its own way.
Paadalgal palavidham
Songs are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidham
Each one is unique in its own way.
Vaanamengum odi
Running across the boundless sky,
Vaazhkai inbam thedi
Searching for the bliss of life,
Naam iruvarum aaduvom
The two of us will dance,
Gnyaana paattu paadi
Singing songs of true wisdom.
Paravaigal palavidham
Birds are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidham
Each one is unique in its own way.
Paadalgal palavidham
Songs are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidham
Each one is unique in its own way.
Kodigal ellaam palavidham
Creepers and vines are of many kinds,
Kodikku kodi oru vidham
Each among the millions has its own form.
Kondaattam pala vidham
Celebrations are of many kinds,
Naan adhilae oru vidham
And I am a unique type among them.
Iravu pagal endru
Distinctions like night or day,
Edhuvum illai ingu
Do not exist for us here.
Uravil inbam kandu
Finding happiness in our bond,
Urugiduvom endrum
We shall melt together forever.
Paravaigal palavidham
Birds are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidham
Each one is unique in its own way.
Paadalgal palavidham
Songs are of many kinds,
Ovvondrum oru vidham
Each 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.
Did you know?
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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