T. M. Soundararajan delivers ‘Naan Paadidum’ for the film ‘Samaiyalkaran,’ with Vaali’s lyrics and an M. S. Viswanathan composition. The track unfolds as a poetic worship of a woman’s beauty, using classic imagery and a gentle melody.
Released: December 1, 2001
Naan Paadidum
T. M. Soundararajan • From “Samaiyalkaran”
Naan Paadidum Lyrics Meaning T. M. Soundararajan | Samaiyalkaran
Vaali’s verses compare her smile to honey and her laughter to the seven musical notes. T. M. Soundararajan’s performance frames these descriptions as the source of the singer’s own art.
Naan Paadidum Kavithaiyin SanthamThe rhythm of the poem I sing.
Naan Paadidum Kavithaiyin SanthamThe rhythm of the poem I sing.
Antha Paavaiyin Paarvaikku SonthamBelongs to that maiden’s gaze.
Aval Ponnudal Vennira ThanthamHer golden body is like white ivory.
Ilam Punnagai Thaen MagaranthamHer youthful smile is sweet honey pollen.
Naan Paadidum Kavithaiyin SanthamThe rhythm of the poem I sing.
Antha Paavaiyin Paarvaikku SonthamBelongs to that maiden’s gaze.
Aval Ponnudal Vennira ThanthamHer golden body is like white ivory.
Ilam Punnagai Thaen MagaranthamHer youthful smile is sweet honey pollen.
Ilam Punnagai Thaen MagaranthamHer youthful smile is sweet honey pollen.
Valampuri Sangena KazhuththuHer neck is like a rare ‘right-spiraling conch’.
Aa Aaa Aah Aaaah Aaa AaaAh, ah, ah…
Valampuri Sangena KazhuththuHer neck is like a rare ‘right-spiraling conch’.
Aval Valaikaram Vaazhaiyin SiruththuHer braceleted arms are smooth like a plantain stem.
Varu Thalathalavena Ezhil KozhiththuBrimming with beauty that gleams and glows.
Naan Paadidum Kavithaiyin SanthamThe rhythm of the poem I sing.
Antha Paavaiyin Paarvaikku SonthamBelongs to that maiden’s gaze.
Aval Ponnudal Vennira ThanthamHer golden body is like white ivory.
Ilam Punnagai Thaen MagaranthamHer youthful smile is sweet honey pollen.
Ilam Punnagai Thaen MagaranthamHer youthful smile is sweet honey pollen.
Nyaarum Dhinangalum Konjum KannilIn her eyes where the sun and moon caress.
Maangalum Meengalum ThullumBoth deer and fish seem to frolic there.
Nyaarum Dhinangalum Konjum KannilIn her eyes where the sun and moon caress.
Maangalum Meengalum ThullumBoth deer and fish seem to frolic there.
Sevvaai Sarkkarai KinnamHer red mouth is a bowl of sugar.
Athai Saernthingu Vaarththidum KannamHer cheeks seem to mold and hold that sweetness.
Ezhuvagai Swarangalin ThoguppuShe’s a collection of the seven musical notes.
Aval Idhazh Vazhi Piranthidum SirippuIt’s the laughter born from her lips.
Ezhuvagai Swarangalin ThoguppuShe’s a collection of the seven musical notes.
Aval Idhazh Vazhi Piranthidum SirippuIt’s the laughter born from her lips.
Uvamaigal Tharugindra VanappuHer beauty inspires endless metaphors.
Antha Uyir Konda Oviyam EnakkuThat living painting belongs to me.
Antha Uyir Konda Oviyam EnakkuThat living painting belongs to me.
Naan Paadidum Kavithaiyin SanthamThe rhythm of the poem I sing.
Antha Paavaiyin Paarvaikku SonthamBelongs to that maiden’s gaze.
Aval Ponnudal Vennira ThanthamHer golden body is like white ivory.
Ilam Punnagai Thaen MagaranthamHer youthful smile is sweet honey pollen.
Ilam Punnagai Thaen MagaranthamHer youthful smile is sweet honey pollen.
Naan Paadidum Music Video
The ‘Samaiyalkaran’ classic presents love as the inspiration for poetry. A complete Naan Paadidum lyrics in English translation details the singer’s adoration for his subject.