Trichy Loganathan’s ‘Parandhu Vandha’ from the album ‘Kaveriyin Kanavan’ features a gentle melody by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass crafts sleepless yearning through simple Tamil phrases. The track presents a lover’s restless questioning of separation.
Parandhu Vandha
Trichy Loganathan • From “Kaveriyin Kanavan”
Kaveriyin Kanavan’s Parandhu Vandha Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass describes shared moments using nature metaphors. One line compares their bond to a single soul in two bodies. Another asks if a Kaveri River fishing hook could float in the distant Ganges, implying geographical or cultural barriers.
Parandhu Vandha Paingiliyae KannmaaMy sweet parrot who flew right to me, my dear
Onnai Marandhu Naanum Thoonghuvadhu EnnammaHow can I ever find sleep while forgetting you?
Parandhu Vandha Paingiliyae KannmaaMy sweet parrot who flew right to me, my dear
Onnai Marandhu Naanum Thoonghuvadhu EnnammaHow can I ever find sleep while forgetting you?
Parandhu Vandha Paingiliyae KannmaaMy sweet parrot who flew right to me, my dear
Virundhu Endru NadakkumunnuThinking a great feast was about to begin
Kathirundhen NichaiyammaI waited, certain it would come
Kaadhal Virundhu Endru NadakkumunnuThinking a feast of love was about to begin
Kathirundhen NichaiyammaI waited, certain it would come
Therinjirundha Manmadhan KoodaEven Cupid, who knew the truth
Manasu Vechhan KachidhamaaSet his heart perfectly on the mark
Therinjirundha Manmadhan KoodaEven Cupid, who knew the truth
Manasu Vechhan KachidhamaaSet his heart perfectly on the mark
Parandhu Vandha Paingiliyae KannmaaMy sweet parrot who flew right to me, my dear
Pullaiyai Thookkum Vayasilae NeeAt the age for holding a child
Pusthagam Thookki VandhadhumYou came carrying books instead
Punnagaiyaal Kadhaiyum PesiSpinning stories with just a smile
Un Manasai ThandhadhumYou gave your heart away
Pullaiyai Thookkum Vayasilae NeeAt the age for holding a child
Pusthagam Thookki VandhadhumYou came carrying books instead
Punnagaiyaal Kadhaiyum PesiSpinning stories with just a smile
Un Manasai ThandhadhumYou gave your heart away
Ullam Onnu Uruvam RendaaiOne heart split into two forms
Olinji Olinji ThirinjathumRoaming around, hiding in shadows
Ullam Onnu Uruvam RendaaiOne heart split into two forms
Olinji Olinji ThirinjathumRoaming around, hiding in shadows
Unakkum Enakkum TherinjittalumThough it’s known to you and me
Indha Ulagam Theriyavendum EndruWanting the whole world to see
Raam Patta Parambarai NaanI’m from the Raam Patta lineage
Laalaa Puram VadakaraiFrom the north bank of Laala Puram
Parandhu VandhaFlew down
Parandhu Vandha Paingiliyae KannmaaMy sweet parrot who flew right to me, my dear
Kaaveriyil Potta ThoondiA hook cast in the Kaveri river
Ganga Nadhiyil MidhakkumaWon’t end up floating in the Ganges
Kaala Menu Kavvura MullaiThe hook meant to snag the Salmon
Kanda Menu KavvidumaWon’t catch just any stray fish
Kaaveriyil Potta ThoondiA hook cast in the Kaveri river
Ganga Nadhiyil MidhakkumaWon’t end up floating in the Ganges
Kaala Menu Kavvura MullaiThe hook meant to snag the Salmon
Kanda Menu KavvidumaWon’t catch just any stray fish
Saaveriyin AaroganamThe rising notes of Saaveri
Neelambarikku SaerumaaWon’t blend with the Neelambari tune
Saaveriyin AaroganamThe rising notes of Saaveri
Neelambarikku SaerumaaWon’t blend with the Neelambari tune
Sangadhi Yaavum TherinjadhaaleSince I know every subtle nuance
Indha Jadhaiyin Manasu PurinjadhaaleSince I’ve grasped this couple’s heart
Raam Patta Parambarai NaanI’m from the Raam Patta lineage
Laalaa Puram VadakaraiFrom the north bank of Laala Puram
Parandhu VandhaFlew down
Parandhu Vandha Paingiliyae KannmaaMy sweet parrot who flew right to me, my dear
Avunga Planu Ivanga PlanuTheir plans and these plans
Evunga Planu SellaadhuNobody’s scheme will ever work
Aagaayathil Parandhu PonaEven as it flies through the sky
Aeroplaneum NilladhuThe airplane won’t just stall
Amma Podum AnugunduthaanThe bomb Mother drops
Yaaraiyumae VelladhuWon’t conquer anyone at all
Amma Podum AnugunduthaanThe bomb Mother drops
Yaaraiyumae VelladhuWon’t conquer anyone at all
Adakkumurai KoondukullaeInside the cage of control
Unnai Adaichu Vechum AdhisayamaaiKeeping you miraculously locked away
Parandhu VandhaFlew down
Parandhu Vandha Paingiliyae KannmaaMy sweet parrot who flew right to me, my dear
Onnai Marandhu Naanum Thoonghuvadhu EnnammaHow can I ever find sleep while forgetting you?
Parandhu Vandha Paingiliyae KannmaaMy sweet parrot who flew right to me, my dear
Parandhu Vandha Music Video
Trichy Loganathan’s classic Tamil song remains essential for understanding mid-20th century lyrics meaning. Its poetic contrasts between intimacy and obstruction resonate in modern lyrics translations. The album ‘Kaveriyin Kanavan’ preserves this cultural dialogue.