Here’s a clear English translation of the lyrics for from the Tamil movie Padaiyappa (1999), composed by A. R. Rahman, sung by Unni Menon, and written by Vairamuthu.
The day it came, my heart blossomed; The day it left, my house turned into a desert. O heart, don’t get attached to anyone – When they come, they bring a lamp; When they go, they leave behind only smoke. pon ondru kanden lyrics english translation
I found a piece of gold, But it slipped away, melting like water. Here’s a clear English translation of the lyrics
The translation preserves the poetic and emotional essence of the original Tamil. Pallavi (Chorus): I found a piece of gold, But it slipped away, melting like water. I found a piece of gold, But it slipped away, melting like water. The day it came, my heart blossomed; The
The flower that bloomed in my garden – Before I could pluck it, it withered. The fruit that hung on the branch – Before I could taste it, it turned to seed. The golden fish that swam in my eyes – Before I could bathe in its sight, it became a shadow.