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Here are the English lyrics to "Pathu Pem Pathum": pathu pem pathum lyrics english
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Open YouTube, play "Pathu Pem Pathum" by Dinesh Gamage, and follow along with the English lyrics above. You will never hear the song the same way again. To understand the song's impact, it's essential to
Chorus: Oh, little lantern, burn slow and low, For the path you walk, I will never know. Carry the jasmine of my weary breast, In a world that will not let you rest.
பத்து பும் பத்து மத்தி, சொல் சொல்லும் குலைமா, வெள்ளம் வருவாய், குரல் மழை, பொன் சிந்தை கண்ணில் … Open YouTube, play "Pathu Pem Pathum" by Dinesh
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