
Paatondru Ketten Lyrics
From the movie Pasamalar
Paatondru Ketten Song Lyrics is the track from Pasamalar Tamil Film – 1961, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, M. N. Rajam, M. N. Nambiar, K. A. Thangavelu, K. D. Santhanam, M. Saroja, Sukumari, P. S. Gnanam. This song was sung by ஜமுனா ராணி. The music was composed by Viswanathan- Ramamoorthy. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.
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Music & Lyrics
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Star Cast
Paattondru ketten paravasamaanen Naan adhai paadavillai…hoi
Paavaiyin mugaththai paarthaar oruvar Naan adhai paarkkavillai
Paavaiyin mugaththai paarthaar oruvar Naan adhai paarkkavillai
Paattondru ketten paravasamaanen Naan adhai paadavillai…hoi
Paavaiyin mugaththai paarthaar oruvar Naan adhai paarkkavillai
Koodondru kanden Kuyil vara kanden
Kuralaal azhaikkavillai -hoi Kuralaal azhaikkavillai
Kuralaal azhaikkavillai
Eedondru kanden Ezhudhida kanden
Naan adhai ezhudhavillai -hoi Naan adhai ezhudhavillai
Naan adhai ezhudhavillai
Gunamum arivum Nirainthavar endraar
Naan adhai sollavillai Naan adhai sollavillai
Aadi mudinthathu aavani vanthathu Paadiya painggili ullam malarnthathu
Naadagam polae thoodhu nadanthathu Kaadhalar kannaalae
Paavaiyin mugaththai paarthaar oruvar Naan adhai paarkkavillai
Paattondru ketten paravasamaanen Naan adhai paadavillai…hoi
Paavaiyin mugaththai paarthaar oruvar Naan adhai paarkkavillai
Naan sonna vaarthai Avar mattum kettaar
Siriththaar pesavillai…-hoi Siriththaar pesavillai
Avar sonna vaarthai Naan mattum ketten
Siriththen kaanavillai-hoi Siriththen kaanavillai
Iruvar ninaivum Mayangiyadhaalae
Yaarodum pesavillai Yaarodum pesavillai
Aadi mudinthathu aavani vanthathu Paadiya painggili ullam malarnthathu
Naadagam polae thoodhu nadanthathu Kaadhalar kannaalae
Paavaiyin mugaththai paarthaar oruvar Naan adhai paarkkavillai
Paattondru ketten paravasamaanen Naan adhai paadavillai…hoi
Paavaiyin mugaththai paarthaar oruvar Naan adhai paarkkavillai
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song beautifully captures the delicate, unspoken beginnings of love, often characterized by indirect observations and internal feelings rather than overt actions. The singer describes experiencing profound emotions – hearing a song and being thrilled, seeing a nest and a cuckoo – yet refraining from direct participation ("I did not sing it," "I did not call"). This passive yet deeply felt experience extends to observing others' perceptions ("Someone saw the maiden's face, I did not see it") and hearing praises ("He is full of character and wisdom," they said, I did not say that), highlighting a sense of personal, private processing of burgeoning affection.
The narrative progresses to a mutual, silent understanding between two individuals. Words are exchanged, but only heard by the intended recipient, leading to smiles but no verbal response. This silent communication culminates in the realization that "both our thoughts were intertwined," leading them to speak to no one else. The imagery of seasons changing ("Aadi ended, Aavani arrived") and a "singing parrot's heart blossomed" symbolizes the natural progression and blossoming of this love, which is ultimately conveyed "through the lovers' eyes," emphasizing the profound connection that transcends spoken words.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Paatondru Ketten?
Paatondru Ketten is sung by ஜமுனா ராணி.
Which movie is Paatondru Ketten from?
The song Paatondru Ketten is featured in the movie Pasamalar.
Who wrote the lyrics for Paatondru Ketten?
The lyrics for Paatondru Ketten were written by Kannadasan with music composed by Viswanathan- Ramamoorthy.
Is English translation available for Paatondru Ketten lyrics?
Yes! Paatondru Ketten lyrics from Pasamalar include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Paatondru Ketten lyrics?
This song beautifully captures the delicate, unspoken beginnings of love, often characterized by indirect observations and internal feelings rather than overt actions. The singer describes experiencing profound emotions – hearing a song and being thrilled, seeing a nest and a cuckoo – yet refraining from direct participation ("I did not sing it," "I did not call"). This passive yet deeply felt experience extends to observing others' perceptions ("Someone saw the maiden's face, I did not see it") and hearing praises ("He is full of character and wisdom," they said, I did not say that), highlighting a sense of personal, private processing of burgeoning affection. The narrative progresses to a mutual, silent understanding between two individuals. Words are exchanged, but only heard by the intended recipient, leading to smiles but no verbal response. This silent communication culminates in the realization that "both our thoughts were intertwined," leading them to speak to no one else. The imagery of seasons changing ("Aadi ended, Aavani arrived") and a "singing parrot's heart blossomed" symbolizes the natural progression and blossoming of this love, which is ultimately conveyed "through the lovers' eyes," emphasizing the profound connection that transcends spoken words.
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