Inba Kavidhai Paaduthu Lyrics Translation | Naalu Veli Nilam | R. Jayaraman | S. Janaki
“Inba Kavidhai Paaduthu” is a song by R. Jayaraman and S. Janaki from the album Naalu Veli Nilam. Lyricist and composer M. K. Aathmanathan begins with the idea that “a delightful poem sings out.” The opening verses place young parrots seeking sweetness by a waterfall.
Inba Kavidhai Paaduthu
R. Jayaraman | S. Janaki • From “Naalu Veli Nilam”
Lyricist
M. K. Aathmanathan
Composer
M. K. Aathmanathan
Naalu Veli Nilam’s Inba Kavidhai Paaduthu Lyrics Translation
The lyrics consistently link human emotions to the natural world. A gentle evening breeze prompts a sense of longing for a loved one. The meaning of “Inba Kavidhai Paaduthu” lyrics is also shown by comparing a person’s blushing cheeks to a golden sunset.
Inba Kavidhai PaduthuA delightful poem sings out
Anbu Kadhaigal PesudhuStories of affection are spoken
Konjum Paruva KiligalCharming young parrots
Aruvi Karaiyil Inimai TheduthuSeek sweetness by the waterfall’s edge
Inba Kavidhai PaduthuA delightful poem sings out
Anbu Kadhaigal PesudhuStories of affection are spoken
Inba Kavidhai PaduthuA delightful poem sings out
Anbu Kadhaigal PesudhuStories of affection are spoken
Konjum Paruva KiligalCharming young parrots
Aruvi Karaiyil Inimai TheduthuSeek sweetness by the waterfall’s edge
Inba Kavidhai PaduthuA delightful poem sings out
Anbu Kadhaigal PesudhuStories of affection are spoken
Aa Aa AaAh ah ah
Thendral Veesum Malai Neram VandhalWhen the evening arrives with a gentle breeze
Vizhigal Yengudhu Endhan Vizhigal YengudhuMy eyes are longing, oh, how my eyes long
Thendral Veesum Malai Neram VandhalWhen the evening arrives with a gentle breeze
Vizhigal Yengudhu Endhan Vizhigal YengudhuMy eyes are longing, oh, how my eyes long
Ungal Asai Vadhanam KandalWhen I see your lovely face
Nenjam Amaidhi KanudhuMy heart discovers its peace
Asai Vadhanam KandalJust seeing that cherished face
Nenjam Amaidhi KanudhuBrings a calm to my heart
Inba Kavidhai PaduthuA delightful poem sings out
Anbu Kadhaigal PesudhuStories of affection are spoken
Konjum Paruva KiligalCharming young parrots
Aruvi Karaiyil Inimai TheduthuSeek sweetness by the waterfall’s edge
Inba Kavidhai PaduthuA delightful poem sings out
Anbu Kadhaigal PesudhuStories of affection are spoken
Pon Vannam Kattum Vanam PoleLike a sky displaying its golden hue
Kannam Sivakkudhu Undhan Kannam SivakkudhuYour cheeks are blushing, yes, your cheeks are blushing
Pon Vannam Kattum Vanam PoleLike a sky displaying its golden hue
Kannam Sivakkudhu Undhan Kannam SivakkudhuYour cheeks are blushing, yes, your cheeks are blushing
Oli Minnum Kendai Vizhigal VandhuYour shimmering eyes ‘like a ‘kendai’ fish, a symbol of beauty’
The song builds through a repeating refrain about a poem singing stories of affection. Its verses tie feelings of love to specific observations of nature. This structure roots the entire piece in a peaceful landscape shared by the lovers.
