Aadu nanainchichaam
From Aadugal Nanaikindrana · 1981
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Details
- Aadugal Nanaikindrana1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam | They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears. |
| Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam | They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears. |
| Appa sonnaar paarthaathunga | Father told us this story back then. |
| Ippa kannaal paarpomunga | Now we witness it directly with our own eyes. |
| Appa sonnaar paarthaathunga | Father told us this story back then. |
| Ippa kannaal paarpomunga | Now we witness it directly with our own eyes. |
| Female | |
| Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam | They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears. |
| Chorus | |
| Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana | The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears. |
| Female | |
| Aadu puli aattam | It is a game of predator and prey (goat and tiger game). |
| Naam andraadam kaangindra | That we witness every single day... |
| Maanidar koottam | ...among the crowds of human beings. |
| Thedi varum sontham | Kinsfolk who come seeking you... |
| Karunthealaaga dhinma maari | ...turn daily into black scorpions... |
| Aaduthu aattam | ...and play their venomous game. |
| Female | |
| Munpuraththil vanthu ninnu | Standing right in front of your face... |
| Punnagai seiyyum | ...they give a fake smile. |
| Pin puraththil aayiramaai pesi sirikkum | Behind your back, they talk endlessly and mock you. |
| Female | |
| Munpuraththil vanthu ninnu | Standing right in front of your face... |
| Punnagai seiyyum | ...they give a fake smile. |
| Pin puraththil aayiramaai pesi sirikkum | Behind your back, they talk endlessly and mock you. |
| Chorus | |
| Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana | The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears. |
| Female | |
| Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam | They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears. |
| Female | |
| Yaezhai magal vaazhvil | In the life of a poor woman... |
| Aval eppothu ellorukkum pontaattiyaam | ...how is she treated like everyone's wife? |
| Edrum aval kadhil ketkum | Always echoing in her ears... |
| Sangeethamthaan intha vaippaattiyaam | ...is the humiliating label of being called a mistress. |
| Female | |
| Thaaliyillaa pengalai | To call women who do not have a sacred marital thread (Taali)... |
| En thaai endru azhaikkum | ...hypocritically as 'mother'... |
| Thaayagththil ippadi orr naayum irukkum | ...such vile dogs exist even in this motherland! |
| Female | |
| Thaaliyillaa pengalai | To call women who do not have a sacred marital thread (Taali)... |
| En thaai endru azhaikkum | ...hypocritically as 'mother'... |
| Thaayagththil ippadi orr naayum irukkum | ...such vile dogs exist even in this motherland! |
| Chorus | |
| Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana | The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears. |
| Female | |
| Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam | They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears. |
| Appa sonnaar paarthaathunga | Father told us this story back then. |
| Ippa kannaal paarpomunga | Now we witness it directly with our own eyes. |
| Appa sonnaar paarthaathunga | Father told us this story back then. |
| Ippa kannaal paarpomunga | Now we witness it directly with our own eyes. |
| Female | |
| Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam | They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears. |
| Chorus | |
| Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana | The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears. |
| Female | |
| Aangal vidum kanneer | The tears shed by deceitful men... |
| Adhu appavi penn vaazhkkaiyai thappaagavae | ...wrongfully ruin an innocent woman's life. |
| Penmai vidum kanneer | While the tears shed by righteous womanhood... |
| Adhu peyaaga vaazhvorai thaan maattravae | ...are meant to transform those who live like demonic beings. |
| Female | |
| Naadhiyatra pengalukku kaavalumillai | Destitute and helpless women have no protection. |
| Nallavarai kaappatharkku orr kovilumillai | There is no sanctuary or temple to safeguard good people. |
| Naadhiyatra pengalukku kaavalumillai | Destitute and helpless women have no protection. |
| Nallavarai kaappatharkku orr kovilumillai | There is no sanctuary or temple to safeguard good people. |
| Chorus | |
| : Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana | The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears. |
| Female | |
| Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam | They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears. |
| Chorus | |
| Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana | The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears. |
ஆடு நனைஞ்சுசாம் ஓநாய் அழுதுச்சாம்
ஆடு நனைஞ்சுசாம் ஓநாய் அழுதுச்சாம்
அப்ப சொன்னார் பார்த்தாதுங்க
இப்ப கண்ணால் பார்போமுங்க
அப்ப சொன்னார் பார்த்தாதுங்க
இப்ப கண்ணால் பார்த்தாதுங்க
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
Father told us this story back then.
Now we witness it directly with our own eyes.
Father told us this story back then.
Now we witness it directly with our own eyes.
ஆடு நனைஞ்சுசாம் ஓநாய் அழுதுச்சாம்
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
ஆடுகள் நனைகின்றன ஓநாய்கள் அழுகின்றன
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
பெண்
: ஆடு புலி ஆட்டம்
நாம் அன்றாடம் காண்கின்ற
மானிடர் கூட்டம்
தேடி வரும் சொந்தம்
கருந்தேளாக தினம் மாறி
ஆடுது ஆட்டம்
It is a game of predator and prey (goat and tiger game).
That we witness every single day...
...among the crowds of human beings.
Kinsfolk who come seeking you...
...turn daily into black scorpions...
...and play their venomous game.
முன்புறத்தில் வந்து நின்னு
புன்னகை செய்யும்
பின் புறத்தில் ஆயிரமாய் பேசி சிரிக்கும்
Standing right in front of your face...
...they give a fake smile.
Behind your back, they talk endlessly and mock you.
முன்புறத்தில் வந்து நின்னு
புன்னகை செய்யும்
பின் புறத்தில் ஆயிரமாய் பேசி சிரிக்கும்
Standing right in front of your face...
...they give a fake smile.
Behind your back, they talk endlessly and mock you.
ஆடுகள் நனைகின்றன ஓநாய்கள் அழுகின்றன
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
ஆடு நனைஞ்சுசாம் ஓநாய் அழுதுச்சாம்
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
ஏழை மகள் வாழ்வில்
அவள் எப்போது எல்லோருக்கும் பெண்டாட்டியாம்
என்றும் அவள் காதில் கேட்கும்
சங்கீதம் தான் இந்த வைப்பாட்டியாம்
In the life of a poor woman...
...how is she treated like everyone's wife?
Always echoing in her ears...
...is the humiliating label of being called a mistress.
தாலியில்லா பெண்களை
என் தாய் என்று அழைக்கும்
தாயகத்தில் இப்படி ஓர் நாயும் இருக்கும்
To call women who do not have a sacred marital thread (Taali)...
...hypocritically as 'mother'...
...such vile dogs exist even in this motherland!
தாலியில்லா பெண்களை
என் தாய் என்று அழைக்கும்
தாயகத்தில் இப்படி ஓர் நாயும் இருக்கும்
To call women who do not have a sacred marital thread (Taali)...
...hypocritically as 'mother'...
...such vile dogs exist even in this motherland!
ஆடுகள் நனைகின்றன ஓநாய்கள் அழுகின்றன
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
ஆடு நனைஞ்சுசாம் ஓநாய் அழுதுச்சாம்
அப்ப சொன்னார் பார்த்தாதுங்க
இப்ப கண்ணால் பார்போமுங்க
அப்ப சொன்னார் பார்த்தாதுங்க
இப்ப கண்ணால் பார்த்தாதுங்க
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
Father told us this story back then.
Now we witness it directly with our own eyes.
Father told us this story back then.
Now we witness it directly with our own eyes.
ஆடு நனைஞ்சுசாம் ஓநாய் அழுதுச்சாம்
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
ஆடுகள் நனைகின்றன ஓநாய்கள் அழுகின்றன
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
ஆண்கள் விடும் கண்ணீர்
அது அப்பாவி பெண் வாழ்வை தப்பாக்கவே
பெண்மை விடும் கண்ணீர்
அது பேயாக வாழ்வோரை தான் மாற்றவே
The tears shed by deceitful men...
...wrongfully ruin an innocent woman's life.
While the tears shed by righteous womanhood...
...are meant to transform those who live like demonic beings.
நாதியற்ற பெண்களுக்கு காவலுமில்லை
நல்லவரை காப்பதற்க்கு ஓர் கோவிலுமில்லை
நாதியற்ற பெண்களுக்கு காவலுமில்லை
நல்லவரை காப்பதற்க்கு ஓர் கோவிலுமில்லை
Destitute and helpless women have no protection.
There is no sanctuary or temple to safeguard good people.
Destitute and helpless women have no protection.
There is no sanctuary or temple to safeguard good people.
ஆடுகள் நனைகின்றன ஓநாய்கள் அழுகின்றன
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
ஆடு நனைஞ்சுசாம் ஓநாய் அழுதுச்சாம்
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
ஆடுகள் நனைகின்றன ஓநாய்கள் அழுகின்றன
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
Appa sonnaar paarthaathunga
Father told us this story back then.
Ippa kannaal paarpomunga
Now we witness it directly with our own eyes.
Appa sonnaar paarthaathunga
Father told us this story back then.
Ippa kannaal paarpomunga
Now we witness it directly with our own eyes.
Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
Aadu puli aattam
It is a game of predator and prey (goat and tiger game).
Naam andraadam kaangindra
That we witness every single day...
Maanidar koottam
...among the crowds of human beings.
Thedi varum sontham
Kinsfolk who come seeking you...
Karunthealaaga dhinma maari
...turn daily into black scorpions...
Aaduthu aattam
...and play their venomous game.
Munpuraththil vanthu ninnu
Standing right in front of your face...
Punnagai seiyyum
...they give a fake smile.
Pin puraththil aayiramaai pesi sirikkum
Behind your back, they talk endlessly and mock you.
Munpuraththil vanthu ninnu
Standing right in front of your face...
Punnagai seiyyum
...they give a fake smile.
Pin puraththil aayiramaai pesi sirikkum
Behind your back, they talk endlessly and mock you.
Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
Yaezhai magal vaazhvil
In the life of a poor woman...
Aval eppothu ellorukkum pontaattiyaam
...how is she treated like everyone's wife?
Edrum aval kadhil ketkum
Always echoing in her ears...
Sangeethamthaan intha vaippaattiyaam
...is the humiliating label of being called a mistress.
Thaaliyillaa pengalai
To call women who do not have a sacred marital thread (Taali)...
En thaai endru azhaikkum
...hypocritically as 'mother'...
Thaayagththil ippadi orr naayum irukkum
...such vile dogs exist even in this motherland!
Thaaliyillaa pengalai
To call women who do not have a sacred marital thread (Taali)...
En thaai endru azhaikkum
...hypocritically as 'mother'...
Thaayagththil ippadi orr naayum irukkum
...such vile dogs exist even in this motherland!
Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
Appa sonnaar paarthaathunga
Father told us this story back then.
Ippa kannaal paarpomunga
Now we witness it directly with our own eyes.
Appa sonnaar paarthaathunga
Father told us this story back then.
Ippa kannaal paarpomunga
Now we witness it directly with our own eyes.
Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
Aangal vidum kanneer
The tears shed by deceitful men...
Adhu appavi penn vaazhkkaiyai thappaagavae
...wrongfully ruin an innocent woman's life.
Penmai vidum kanneer
While the tears shed by righteous womanhood...
Adhu peyaaga vaazhvorai thaan maattravae
...are meant to transform those who live like demonic beings.
Naadhiyatra pengalukku kaavalumillai
Destitute and helpless women have no protection.
Nallavarai kaappatharkku orr kovilumillai
There is no sanctuary or temple to safeguard good people.
Naadhiyatra pengalukku kaavalumillai
Destitute and helpless women have no protection.
Nallavarai kaappatharkku orr kovilumillai
There is no sanctuary or temple to safeguard good people.
: Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam
They say the sheep got drenched, and the wolf wept fake tears.
Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana
The sheep are getting drenched, while the wolves shed crocodile tears.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Aadugal Nanaikindrana' uses vivid allegorical metaphors to critique societal hypocrisy and the exploitation of vulnerable women. Using the classic Tamil proverb of a wolf crying crocodile tears when sheep get drenched in rain, Kannadasan exposes two-faced relatives and social predators who pretend to care while secretly ruining innocent lives. The lyrics highlight the harsh realities faced by destitute women who lack social standing or protection, lamenting how society dishonors them while maintaining a facade of morality. Ultimately, the song serves as a poignant commentary on deceit, human cruelty, and the suffering of the helpless in a hypocritical world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Allegory & Metaphor (உவமை / உருவகம்)
“Aadugal nanaigindrana onaaigal azhugindrana”
'Aadu' (sheep) represents innocent, vulnerable people (especially poor women), while 'Onaai' (wolf) symbolizes deceptive predators shedding crocodile tears.
Rhyme / Monai (மோனை - Initial Rhyming)
“Aangal vidum kanneer / Penmai vidum kanneer”
Matching initial consonant sounds in line-pairs (e.g., 'Aangala' / 'Adhu' and 'Penmai' / 'Adhu').
Contrast / Antithesis (முரண்)
“Munpuraththil vanthu ninnu punnagai seiyyum / Pin puraththil aayiramaai pesi sirikkum”
Juxtaposes front-facing smiles ('Munpuraththil punnagai') with backstabbing mockery ('Pin puraththil pesi sirikkum').
Iyaibu (இயைபு - Ending Rhyme)
“Naadhiyatra pengalukku kaavalumillai / Nallavarai kaappatharkku orr kovilumillai”
Rhyming ends of phrases like 'kaavalumillai' and 'kovilumillai'.
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Trivia
This song originates from the 1981 Tamil film 'Aadugal Nanaikindrana' featuring lyrics by legendary poet Kannadasan. The main refrain 'Aadu nanainjuchaam onaai azhthuchaam' is adapted from a famous Tamil folk proverb used to describe fake sympathy or crocodile tears.
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