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.
It was neither a dream nor a lie – It happened right before my eyes. A gentle breeze came and swept it away. In this lone heart, a new hope was born, But fate, like a thief, stole it even before it could grow. 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
I found a piece of gold, But it slipped away, melting like water. Would you like the original Tamil lyrics in Roman script as well? It was neither a dream nor a lie
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 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.