Andru Ninaithom
From Raja Veettu Pillai · 1967
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Details
- Raja Veettu Pillai1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vetrii… | Victory... |
| Andru ninaithom | That day we thought of it |
| Adharkku uzhaithom | We worked hard for it |
| Indru mudithom | Today we completed it |
| Idathai pidithom | We secured our rightful place |
| Andru ninaithom | That day we thought of it |
| Adharkku uzhaithom | We worked hard for it |
| Indru mudithom | Today we completed it |
| Idathai pidithom | We secured our rightful place |
| Male | |
| Kaalathai maatrukindra | Changing time itself |
| Neram endru solvomae | Let us call this the moment |
| Nammale aana mattum | To the best of our ability |
| Thol koduthu selvomae | Let us go shoulder to shoulder |
| Female | |
| Andru ninaithom | That day we thought of it |
| Adharkku uzhaithom | We worked hard for it |
| Indru mudithom | Today we completed it |
| Idathai pidithom | We secured our rightful place |
| Female | |
| Kaalathai maatrukindra | Changing time itself |
| Neram endru solvomae | Let us call this the moment |
| Nammale aana mattum | To the best of our ability |
| Thol koduthu selvomae | Let us go shoulder to shoulder |
| Male | |
| Poonai pola vaazhndhadhu podhum | Enough of living like a cat |
| Puliyai polae maaru | Transform into a tiger |
| Polla manidhan ellam seivaan | Wicked men will do all sorts of evil |
| Paarvaiyinaale seeru | Hiss at them with your sharp gaze |
| Female | |
| Humming | (Humming) |
| Male | |
| Poonai pola vaazhndhadhu podhum | Enough of living like a cat |
| Puliyai polae maaru | Transform into a tiger |
| Polla manidhan ellam seivaan | Wicked men will do all sorts of evil |
| Paarvaiyinaale seeru | Hiss at them with your sharp gaze |
| Male | |
| Aanavathai vendru | Conquering arrogance |
| Aala vandhom endru | Declaring we came to rule |
| Aasai nenjai medaikatti | Constructing a stage for the longing heart |
| Aada seivom indru | Let us make it dance today |
| Aasai nenjai medaikatti | Constructing a stage for the longing heart |
| Aada seivom indru | Let us make it dance today |
| Female | |
| Kattil mattum narigal illai | Foxes are not found only in the forest |
| Naatil kooda undu | They exist in the country too |
| Marathil mattum kurangugal illai | Monkeys are not found only on trees |
| Manadhil kooda undu | They exist in human minds too |
| Male | |
| Humming …. | (Humming...) |
| Female | |
| Kattil mattum narigal illai | Foxes are not found only in the forest |
| Naatil kooda undu | They exist in the country too |
| Marathil mattum kurangugal illai | Monkeys are not found only on trees |
| Manadhil kooda undu | They exist in human minds too |
| Female | |
| Engirundha podhum nee | Wherever you may be |
| Edhirthu nindru modhu | Stand up and fight head-on |
| Yedhu vandhaalum yettru kondaal | If you passively accept whatever comes |
| Vaazhvu enbathu yedhu | What kind of life is that? |
| Yedhu vandhaalum yettru kondaal | If you passively accept whatever comes |
| Vaazhvu enbathu yedhu | What kind of life is that? |
| Male | |
| Malarin naduvae mullum irukkum | Thorns exist amidst flowers as well |
| Kavanam konjam thevai | A little caution is required |
| Paalin naduvae kallum irukkum | Stones exist even within milk |
| Paarthu kolladi paavai | Be careful, my maiden |
| Male | |
| Malarin naduvae mullum irukkum | Thorns exist amidst flowers as well |
| Kavanam konjam thevai | A little caution is required |
| Paalin naduvae kallum irukkum | Stones exist even within milk |
| Paarthu kolladi paavai | Be careful, my maiden |
| Male | |
| Nallavargal ullam | The heart of good people |
| Deivam vaazhum illam | Is the home where God resides |
| Unmai enbathu endrum ulladhu | Truth is eternal and always exists |
| Kaalam oru naal solum | Time will tell one day |
| Unmai enbathu endrum ulladhu | Truth is eternal and always exists |
| Kaalam oru naal solum | Time will tell one day |
| Female | |
| Poiyum meiyum ondrai ondru | When lies and truth mask and hide each other |
| Moodi maraikkum velai | At the time when dawn broke |
| Meiyum pozhuthu matti kondathu | It got caught in the act |
| Thiruda pona kaalai | The bull that went to steal |
| Female | |
| Poiyum meiyum ondrai ondru | When lies and truth mask and hide each other |
| Moodi maraikkum velai | At the time when dawn broke |
| Meiyum pozhuthu matti kondathu | It got caught in the act |
| Thiruda pona kaalai | The bull that went to steal |
| Female | |
| Kaavaluku endru | Seeing that there is a guard present |
| Aalirukku kandu | Realizing people are watching |
| Vaalai konjam surutti kondi | Tucking its tail in a bit |
| Oda paakkudhu indru | It tries to run away today |
| Vaalai konjam surutti kondi | Tucking its tail in a bit |
| Oda paakkudhu indru | It tries to run away today |
வெற்றி
அன்று நினைத்தோம்
அதற்கு உழைத்தோம்
இன்று முடித்தோம்
இடத்தை பிடித்தோம்
அன்று நினைத்தோம்
அதற்கு உழைத்தோம்
இன்று முடித்தோம்
இடத்தை பிடித்தோம்
Victory...
That day we thought of it
We worked hard for it
Today we completed it
We secured our rightful place
That day we thought of it
We worked hard for it
Today we completed it
We secured our rightful place
காலத்தை மாற்றுகின்ற
நேரம் என்று சொல்வோமே
நம்மாலே ஆன மட்டும்
தோள் கொடுத்து செல்வோமே
Changing time itself
Let us call this the moment
To the best of our ability
Let us go shoulder to shoulder
அன்று நினைத்தோம்
அதற்கு உழைத்தோம்
இன்று முடித்தோம்
இடத்தை பிடித்தோம்
That day we thought of it
We worked hard for it
Today we completed it
We secured our rightful place
காலத்தை மாற்றுகின்ற
நேரம் என்று சொல்வோமே
நம்மாலே ஆன மட்டும்
தோள் கொடுத்து செல்வோமே
Changing time itself
Let us call this the moment
To the best of our ability
Let us go shoulder to shoulder
அன்று நினைத்தோம்
அதற்கு உழைத்தோம்
இன்று முடித்தோம்
இடத்தை பிடித்தோம்
Enough of living like a cat
Transform into a tiger
Wicked men will do all sorts of evil
Hiss at them with your sharp gaze
பூனைப் போல வாழ்ந்தது போதும்
புலியை போலே மாறு
பொல்லா மனிதன் எல்லாம் செய்வான்
பார்வையினாலே சீறு
(Humming)
முனங்கல் :
............
Enough of living like a cat
Transform into a tiger
Wicked men will do all sorts of evil
Hiss at them with your sharp gaze
பூனைப் போல வாழ்ந்தது போதும்
புலியை போலே மாறு
பொல்லா மனிதன் எல்லாம் செய்வான்
பார்வையினாலே சீறு
Conquering arrogance
Declaring we came to rule
Constructing a stage for the longing heart
Let us make it dance today
Constructing a stage for the longing heart
Let us make it dance today
ஆணவத்தை வென்று
ஆள வந்தோம் என்று
ஆசை நெஞ்சை மேடையிட்டு
ஆட செய்வோம் இன்று....
ஆசை நெஞ்சை மேடையிட்டு
ஆட செய்வோம் இன்று....
Foxes are not found only in the forest
They exist in the country too
Monkeys are not found only on trees
They exist in human minds too
காட்டில் மட்டும் நரிகள் இல்லை
நாட்டில் கூட உண்டு
மரத்தில் மட்டும் குரங்குகள் இல்லை
மனதில் கூட உண்டு
(Humming...)
முனங்கல் :
..................
Foxes are not found only in the forest
They exist in the country too
Monkeys are not found only on trees
They exist in human minds too
காட்டில் மட்டும் நரிகள் இல்லை
நாட்டில் கூட உண்டு
மரத்தில் மட்டும் குரங்குகள் இல்லை
மனதில் கூட உண்டு
Wherever you may be
Stand up and fight head-on
If you passively accept whatever comes
What kind of life is that?
If you passively accept whatever comes
What kind of life is that?
எங்கிருந்த போதும் நீ
எதிர்த்து நின்று மோது
ஏது வந்தாலும் ஏற்றுக்கொண்டால்
வாழ்வு என்பது ஏது.......
ஏது வந்தாலும் ஏற்றுக்கொண்டால்
வாழ்வு என்பது ஏது.......
Thorns exist amidst flowers as well
A little caution is required
Stones exist even within milk
Be careful, my maiden
அன்று நினைத்தோம்
அதற்கு உழைத்தோம்
இன்று முடித்தோம்
இடத்தை பிடித்தோம்
Thorns exist amidst flowers as well
A little caution is required
Stones exist even within milk
Be careful, my maiden
மலரின் நடுவே முள்ளும் இருக்கும்
கவனம் கொஞ்சம் தேவை
பாலின் நடுவே கள்ளும் இருக்கும்
பார்த்துக் கொள்ளடி பாவை
The heart of good people
Is the home where God resides
Truth is eternal and always exists
Time will tell one day
Truth is eternal and always exists
Time will tell one day
மலரின் நடுவே முள்ளும் இருக்கும்
கவனம் கொஞ்சம் தேவை
பாலின் நடுவே கள்ளும் இருக்கும்
பார்த்துக் கொள்ளடி பாவை
When lies and truth mask and hide each other
At the time when dawn broke
It got caught in the act
The bull that went to steal
நல்லவர்கள் உள்ளம்
தெய்வம் வாழும் இல்லம்
உண்மை என்பது என்றும் உள்ளது
காலம் ஒருநாள் சொல்லும்
உண்மை என்பது என்றும் உள்ளது
காலம் ஒருநாள் சொல்லும்
When lies and truth mask and hide each other
At the time when dawn broke
It got caught in the act
The bull that went to steal
பொய்யும் மெய்யும் ஒன்றையொன்று
மூடி மறைக்கும் வேளை
மேயும் பொழுது மாட்டிக் கொண்டது
திருட போன காளை
Seeing that there is a guard present
Realizing people are watching
Tucking its tail in a bit
It tries to run away today
Tucking its tail in a bit
It tries to run away today
பொய்யும் மெய்யும் ஒன்றையொன்று
மூடி மறைக்கும் வேளை
மேயும் பொழுது மாட்டிக் கொண்டது
திருட போன காளை
காவலுக்கு என்று ஆளிருக்க கண்டு
வாலை கொஞ்சம் சுருட்டிக் கொண்டு
ஓடப் பாக்குது இன்று
வாலை கொஞ்சம் சுருட்டிக் கொண்டு
ஓடப் பாக்குது இன்று
அன்று நினைத்தோம்
அதற்கு உழைத்தோம்
இன்று முடித்தோம்
இடத்தை பிடித்தோம்
இன்று முடித்தோம்
இடத்தை பிடித்தோம்
முனங்கல் :
..................
Vetrii…
Victory...
Andru ninaithom
That day we thought of it
Adharkku uzhaithom
We worked hard for it
Indru mudithom
Today we completed it
Idathai pidithom
We secured our rightful place
Andru ninaithom
That day we thought of it
Adharkku uzhaithom
We worked hard for it
Indru mudithom
Today we completed it
Idathai pidithom
We secured our rightful place
Kaalathai maatrukindra
Changing time itself
Neram endru solvomae
Let us call this the moment
Nammale aana mattum
To the best of our ability
Thol koduthu selvomae
Let us go shoulder to shoulder
Andru ninaithom
That day we thought of it
Adharkku uzhaithom
We worked hard for it
Indru mudithom
Today we completed it
Idathai pidithom
We secured our rightful place
Kaalathai maatrukindra
Changing time itself
Neram endru solvomae
Let us call this the moment
Nammale aana mattum
To the best of our ability
Thol koduthu selvomae
Let us go shoulder to shoulder
Poonai pola vaazhndhadhu podhum
Enough of living like a cat
Puliyai polae maaru
Transform into a tiger
Polla manidhan ellam seivaan
Wicked men will do all sorts of evil
Paarvaiyinaale seeru
Hiss at them with your sharp gaze
Humming
(Humming)
Poonai pola vaazhndhadhu podhum
Enough of living like a cat
Puliyai polae maaru
Transform into a tiger
Polla manidhan ellam seivaan
Wicked men will do all sorts of evil
Paarvaiyinaale seeru
Hiss at them with your sharp gaze
Aanavathai vendru
Conquering arrogance
Aala vandhom endru
Declaring we came to rule
Aasai nenjai medaikatti
Constructing a stage for the longing heart
Aada seivom indru
Let us make it dance today
Aasai nenjai medaikatti
Constructing a stage for the longing heart
Aada seivom indru
Let us make it dance today
Kattil mattum narigal illai
Foxes are not found only in the forest
Naatil kooda undu
They exist in the country too
Marathil mattum kurangugal illai
Monkeys are not found only on trees
Manadhil kooda undu
They exist in human minds too
Humming ….
(Humming...)
Kattil mattum narigal illai
Foxes are not found only in the forest
Naatil kooda undu
They exist in the country too
Marathil mattum kurangugal illai
Monkeys are not found only on trees
Manadhil kooda undu
They exist in human minds too
Engirundha podhum nee
Wherever you may be
Edhirthu nindru modhu
Stand up and fight head-on
Yedhu vandhaalum yettru kondaal
If you passively accept whatever comes
Vaazhvu enbathu yedhu
What kind of life is that?
Yedhu vandhaalum yettru kondaal
If you passively accept whatever comes
Vaazhvu enbathu yedhu
What kind of life is that?
Malarin naduvae mullum irukkum
Thorns exist amidst flowers as well
Kavanam konjam thevai
A little caution is required
Paalin naduvae kallum irukkum
Stones exist even within milk
Paarthu kolladi paavai
Be careful, my maiden
Malarin naduvae mullum irukkum
Thorns exist amidst flowers as well
Kavanam konjam thevai
A little caution is required
Paalin naduvae kallum irukkum
Stones exist even within milk
Paarthu kolladi paavai
Be careful, my maiden
Nallavargal ullam
The heart of good people
Deivam vaazhum illam
Is the home where God resides
Unmai enbathu endrum ulladhu
Truth is eternal and always exists
Kaalam oru naal solum
Time will tell one day
Unmai enbathu endrum ulladhu
Truth is eternal and always exists
Kaalam oru naal solum
Time will tell one day
Poiyum meiyum ondrai ondru
When lies and truth mask and hide each other
Moodi maraikkum velai
At the time when dawn broke
Meiyum pozhuthu matti kondathu
It got caught in the act
Thiruda pona kaalai
The bull that went to steal
Poiyum meiyum ondrai ondru
When lies and truth mask and hide each other
Moodi maraikkum velai
At the time when dawn broke
Meiyum pozhuthu matti kondathu
It got caught in the act
Thiruda pona kaalai
The bull that went to steal
Kaavaluku endru
Seeing that there is a guard present
Aalirukku kandu
Realizing people are watching
Vaalai konjam surutti kondi
Tucking its tail in a bit
Oda paakkudhu indru
It tries to run away today
Vaalai konjam surutti kondi
Tucking its tail in a bit
Oda paakkudhu indru
It tries to run away today
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This inspiring song from 'Raja Veettu Pillai' (1967) serves as a motivational duet celebrating perseverance, righteousness, and triumph over adversity. The protagonists reflect on how their past planning and relentless hard work have finally yielded success, allowing them to claim their rightful place in society. The lyrics advise overcoming meekness—symbolized by living like a cat—and adopting courage like a tiger to face cunning and wicked people in the world. Furthermore, Vaali's lyrics offer deep moral reflection on human nature, comparing sly human trickery to foxes and fickle minds to monkeys. The song emphasizes vigilance against hidden dangers (thorns among flowers, stones in milk) while reassuring that truth will ultimately prevail over falsehoods. In the end, evil-doers and deceitful people are depicted as running away with their tails tucked once exposed to light and truth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emoni (Anaphora / Rhyme in initial words)
“Andru ninaithom / Adharkku uzhaithom / Indru mudithom / Idathai pidithom”
Matching starting sounds across lines, such as 'Andru', 'Adharkku', 'Indru', 'Idathai' creating a rhythmic flow.
Metaphor / Contrast
“Poonai pola vaazhndhadhu podhum / Puliyai polae maaru”
Comparing meekness to a 'poonai' (cat) and strength/courage to a 'puli' (tiger).
Allegory / Moral Metaphor
“Kattil mattum narigal illai / Naatil kooda undu”
Using 'narigal' (foxes in the country) and 'kurangugal' (monkeys in the mind) to symbolize sly and restless human traits.
Imagery
“Malarin naduvae mullum irukkum ... Paalin naduvae kallum irukkum”
Juxtaposing deceptive beauty/purity ('Malar' - flower, 'Paal' - milk) with hidden hazards ('Mullu' - thorn, 'Kal' - stone).
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Trivia
Raja Veettu Pillai (1967) stars Jaishankar and Jayalalithaa in leading roles. The music composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu features the classic pairing of T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela, with iconic lyrics penned by Vaali known for combining philosophical depth with upbeat rhythm.
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