Pon Ondru Kanden Lyrics English Translation -

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 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. pon ondru kanden lyrics english translation

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. The translation preserves the poetic and emotional essence

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 flower that bloomed in my garden –

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?