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Lyrics & meaning

Thaalaattu Paadum

From Kaadan · 2020

Lyricist
Vanamali
Singer
Haricharan
Music director
Shantanu Moitra
Details
Kaadan2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
…………………………
Male
Thaalaattu paadum thendralThe gentle breeze sings a lullaby
Yesa paattu paadum kuyilgalThe cuckoos sing folk songs
Kai thaalam podum kiligalThe parrots clap their hands to the rhythm
Adha kettu aadum mayilgalListening to that, the peacocks dance
Kai thatti kaadellaamClapping hands throughout the forest
Thozhodu thozh seruvomWe will stand shoulder to shoulder
Chorus
………………………………
Male
Thaalaattu paadum thendralThe gentle breeze sings a lullaby
Yesa paattu paadum kuyilgalThe cuckoos sing folk songs
Kai thaalam podum kiligalThe parrots clap their hands to the rhythm
Adha kettu aadum mayilgalListening to that, the peacocks dance
Kai thatti kaadellaamClapping hands throughout the forest
Thozhodu thozh seruvomWe will stand shoulder to shoulder
Chorus
……………………………..
Male
Pulli maanin koottangalaeOh herds of spotted deer
Indha kaattin pillaigalaeOh children of this forest
Thulli thaavi oodungalenBounce, leap, and run around
Bayam illai vaazhungalenLive without any fear
Male
Kaattu poo vaasam vaasamThe fragrance of forest flowers
Vaazhthu solli pesum pesumWill speak and extend their blessings
Oodha kaathu veesum veesumThe cold wind blows and blows
Unnai konji pesum pesumIt will caress and speak fondly to you
Nee pogum paadhaiyilaAlong the path you travel
Oru vaanavil theettuvomWe will paint a rainbow

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song celebrates the vibrant harmony and peaceful co-existence of nature and wildlife deep within the forest. It paints a picturesque scene where breezes sing lullabies, cuckoos sing folk tunes, parrots keep time, and peacocks dance, urging everyone in the forest to unite shoulder to shoulder. Addressing the spotted deer and wild creatures as the children of the woods, the lyrics encourage them to roam freely without fear, promising that nature itself will bless, comfort, and paint colorful paths for them.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification

Thaalaattu paadum thendral

The breeze is given human traits, described as singing a soothing lullaby to the forest.

Auditory and Visual Imagery

Kai thaalam podum kiligal / Adha kettu aadum mayilgal

Paints a vivid sensory scene combining the sound of cuckoos singing and parrots keeping rhythm with the visual of peacocks dancing.

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for emphasis)

Kaattu poo vaasam vaasam

The doubling of words like 'vaasam vaasam' and 'pesum pesum' builds rhythm and enhances poetic expression.

Metaphor

Oru vaanavil theettuvom

Painting a rainbow along the path is used metaphorically to represent creating a bright, joy-filled future for the forest's creatures.

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Trivia

Kaadan is a trilingual drama film directed by Prabhu Solomon, starring Rana Daggubati. The film strongly advocates for forest preservation, wildlife protection, and elephant corridor conservation. The film's music was composed by renowned composer Shantanu Moitra.

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