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Lyrics & meaning

Pazhamuthir Cholai

From Varusham Padhinaaru · 1989

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Varusham Padhinaaru1989

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hey hey ho ho lalalaaHey hey ho ho lalalaa
Hey hey ho ho lalalaaHey hey ho ho lalalaa
Hoo ooo ooo ooo hoooHoo ooo ooo ooo hooo
Male
Pazhamudhir cholaiThis fruit-laden grove
EnakaagathaanIs created just for me
Padaithavan padaithaanThe Creator made it
AdharkaagathaanPrecisely for that reason
Naanthaan athan raagam thaalamumI am its rhythm and beat
Ketppen dhinam kaalai maalaiyumI shall listen to it daily, morning and evening
Naanthaan athan raagam thaalamumI am its rhythm and beat
Ketppen dhinam kaalai maalaiyumI shall listen to it daily, morning and evening
Kolam athan jaalam ingu oraayiram…A thousand magic patterns grace this place...
Male
Pazhamudhir cholaiThis fruit-laden grove
EnakaagathaanIs created just for me
Padaithavan padaithaanThe Creator made it
AdharkaagathaanPrecisely for that reason
Male
Thoorathil pogindra megangalaeO clouds floating in the distance
Thooralgal podungal boomiyilaeDrizzle down upon the earth
Verkonda poonjolai neerkondu aadaSo the rooted garden sways in the water
Yeriyil meenkoththum naaraigalaeO cranes catching fish in the lake
Iragugal enakkillai thaarungalaeI have no wings, give me yours
Oor vittu oor sendru kaaviyam paadaTo travel from town to town and sing epic poems
Male
Paravaigal pol naamLike birds, we too
Paranthida vendumMust soar high
Panimalai mel naamAbove the snow-capped mountains, we
Midhanthida vendumMust float freely
Yetho oru bothaiAn intoxication of joy
Manam kondaaduthae…My heart celebrates now...
Male
Pazhamudhir cholaiThis fruit-laden grove
EnakaagathaanIs created just for me
Padaithavan padaithaanThe Creator made it
AdharkaagathaanPrecisely for that reason
Male
Banthangal yaavumAll relationships
ThodarkadhaipolAre like a continuing saga
Naalum valarnthidum ninaivugalaalGrowing daily through memories
Noolizhai pol inguLike fine threads coming together
Nerungiya idhayangalHearts that drew close
paaludan neiyena kalandhidum naalThe day they blend like milk and ghee
Male
Thandhaiyum thaayumFather and mother
Magizhnthu kulaaviJoyfully bonding together
Sindhai inithida uravugal meviRelationships blossom making thoughts sweet
Pillaigal peni valarnthathu ingaeChildren were lovingly nurtured here
Mannil idhaivida sorgamengaeWhere on earth is a heaven greater than this?
Male
{Nesangal paasangalAffections and love
PirivathillaiNever get separated
Vaanathil virisalgalCracks in the sky
Vizhuvathillai} (2)Never appear
Male
Ilakkiyam pol engalLike classic literature, our
Kudumbamum vilangaFamily shines brightly
Idaividaathu manam oruWithout pause, the heart
Magizhchiyil thilaithida…Basks in endless delight...
Male
Pazhamudhir cholaiThis fruit-laden grove
EnakaagathaanIs created just for me
Padaithavan padaithaanThe Creator made it
AdharkaagathaanPrecisely for that reason
Naanthaan athan raagam thaalamumI am its rhythm and beat
Ketppen dhinam kaalai maalaiyumI shall listen to it daily, morning and evening
Naanthaan athan raagam thaalamumI am its rhythm and beat
Ketppen dhinam kaalai maalaiyumI shall listen to it daily, morning and evening
Kolam athan jaalam ingu oraayiram…A thousand magic patterns grace this place...
Male
Pazhamudhir cholaiThis fruit-laden grove
EnakaagathaanIs created just for me
Padaithavan padaithaanThe Creator made it
AdharkaagathaanPrecisely for that reason

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Pazhamudhir Cholai is a blissful, celebratory song that expresses deep gratitude for nature and the warmth of a loving family. The protagonist compares the abundance and beauty of nature to a personal haven created by God, where every element of the environment resonates as musical rhythm and harmony. The song expresses a desire to fly like birds across distant towns and snowy peaks, reveling in carefree freedom. In the second movement, the focus shifts to family values, portraying familial bonds as an everlasting saga where hearts merge seamlessly like milk and ghee. It celebrates parents' boundless love and the heaven-like sanctuary created by a united household that shines like timeless literature.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Ilakkiyam pol engal Kudumbamum vilanga

Compares the family to enduring literature (Ilakkiyam pol engal kudumbamum) and hearts blending like milk and ghee (paaludan neiyena kalandhidum), signifying perfect unity.

Agedhai / Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)

Paravaigal pol naam / Paranthida vendum

Uses initial letter rhyming (Monai) and second letter rhyming (Edhirai) across lines, such as 'Paravaigal pol naam' and 'Paranthida vendum'.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Vaanathil virisalgal Vizhuvathillai

Compares human harmony to the sky never showing cracks, exaggerating the eternal unbroken nature of family affection.

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja for the 1989 film 'Varusham Padhinaaru' starring Kartik and Khushbu, this song features legendary vocals by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and K.S. Chithra. The film was directed by Fazil and marked a major commercial success in Tamil cinema.

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