“Vaazhkaiyin Paadam” by Thiruchi Loganathan and S. Janaki is from the album Ivan Avanethan. Lyricist Villiputhan and composer M. Ranga Rao set the song on a boat. Thiruchi Loganathan’s character begins by seeing a mountain give the sky a “sweet kiss.”
Vaazhkaiyin Paadam
S. Janaki | Thiruchi Loganathan • From “Ivan Avanethan”
Ivan Avanethan’s Vaazhkaiyin Paadam Lyrics Translation
S. Janaki’s character consistently offers another view. When a bee rushes to a flower, the man calls it a love song. She replies the hungry bee is just shouting for food.
Vazhkaiyin Padam Kooridum OdamThe boat that tells life’s story
Odum Singaram Par Malai NeramGlides on beautifully, look at this mountain evening
Vazhkaiyin Padam Kooridum OdamThe boat that tells life’s story
Odum Singaram Par Malai NeramGlides on beautifully, look at this mountain evening
Mamalai Vanai Then Muththam EenthuThe great mountain gives the sky a sweet kiss
Masila Kadhal Pesuthe SernthuTogether, they speak of a flawless love
Mamalai Thedum Van Vegu ThooramThe sky the mountain seeks is so very far away
Nam Athai Kana Yethu AdharamWhat proof do we have to even see it?
Vazhkaiyin Padam Kooridum OdamThe boat that tells life’s story
Odum Singaram Par Malai NeramGlides on beautifully, look at this mountain evening
Poongodi Neerai Thazhuvidum KatchiLook at the sight of the vine embracing the water
Pudhumaiyai Par Idhe Kadhalar SatchiSee this wonder, it’s a testament for all lovers
Kilai Kanaththale Neeralai MeleBecause of its branch’s own weight, over the water’s surface
Valaiyum Thannale Parum KannaleIt simply bends on its own, just look with your eyes
Vazhkaiyin Padam Kooridum OdamThe boat that tells life’s story
Odum Singaram Par Malai NeramGlides on beautifully, look at this mountain evening
Kadhalin Thabam Thaniththida VendiWishing to quench the burning thirst of love
Karaithanai Thavi Varum Alai ParaiLook at the wave as it leaps toward the shore
Thenthisai Kattrin VegaththinaleIt’s because of the southern wind’s great force
Sirai Nathi Mothum Adhu Karai MeleThat the swift river crashes upon the shore
Vazhkaiyin Padam Kooridum OdamThe boat that tells life’s story
Odum Singaram Par Malai NeramGlides on beautifully, look at this mountain evening
Pon Vandu Poovai Thaviye OdiA golden bee leaps and rushes to a flower
Pudhu Kadhal Geedham Paduthe NadiSearching for a chance to sing a new love song
Then Unda Vanduthan Pasi KonduThat nectar-drinking bee is just filled with hunger
Poo Malar Kandu Kaththuthu ManduSeeing a flower, the little fool is just crying out
Vazhkaiyin Padam Kooridum OdamThe boat that tells life’s story
Odum Singaram Par Malai NeramGlides on beautifully, look at this mountain evening
Vaazhkaiyin Paadam Music Video
The song operates as a gentle argument between a romantic and a realist. Each romantic observation about nature receives a logical, scientific explanation. The ‘Vaazhkaiyin Paadam’ lyrics’ meaning comes from this friendly clash between idealism and practicality.