En Paadal Thangam
From Thirudi · 1974
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Thirudi1974
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| …………… | ... |
| Female | |
| En paadal thangam perum | My song is worth gold, |
| En paadal thangam perum | My song is worth gold, |
| Konjam vairamum alli thaarungal | Gather and give me a few diamonds as well, |
| Konjam vairamum alli thaarungal | Gather and give me a few diamonds as well, |
| Female | |
| En paadal thangam perum | My song is worth gold, |
| Female | |
| En muththu sirippu thiththikka vanthu | My pearl-like smile arrives sweetly, |
| Pattu therippathu | And scatters like silk, |
| Nalla thittangal ittu vattangalitta | Devising clever plans and circling around, |
| Kannai maraippathu | Blinding one's eyes, |
| Female | |
| En muththu sirippu thiththikka vanthu | My pearl-like smile arrives sweetly, |
| Pattu therippathu | And scatters like silk, |
| Nalla thittangal ittu vattangalitta | Devising clever plans and circling around, |
| Kannai maraippathu | Blinding one's eyes, |
| Female | |
| En paadal thangam perum | My song is worth gold, |
| En paadal thangam perum….. | My song is worth gold... |
| Female | |
| Mullirukkum malar idhuthaan | This is a flower with thorns, |
| Kollaiyida ninaikkaathae | Do not try to plunder it, |
| Mullirukkum malar idhuthaan | This is a flower with thorns, |
| Kollaiyida ninaikkaathae | Do not try to plunder it, |
| Female | |
| Naan pollaatha pennallavo | Am I not a formidable woman? |
| Ingu sellaathu ungal ennamae | Your intentions will not work here, |
| Naan pollaatha pennallavo | Am I not a formidable woman? |
| Ingu sellaathu ungal ennamae | Your intentions will not work here, |
| Alli raniyin pillai naanandro | Am I not the child of Queen Alli? |
| Female | |
| En paadal thangam perum | My song is worth gold, |
| En paadal thangam perum….. | My song is worth gold... |
| Female | |
| Mangaiyullam ninaiththuvittaal | If a woman sets her mind to something, |
| Mandalangal siriyathandro | Is not the universe too small for her? |
| Enthan munthaanai saenaiyandro | Is not the edge of my saree an entire army? |
| Athao panthaada mudiyaathandro | Can it easily be played around with? |
| Indru ungalin viththai yaaridam | To whom are you trying to show your tricks today? |
| Entha neramum vettri ennidam | Victory belongs to me at all times, |
| Female | |
| En paadal thangam perum | My song is worth gold, |
| Konjam vairamum alli thaarungal | Gather and give me a few diamonds as well, |
| Female | |
| En paadal thangam perum | My song is worth gold, |
| Mm…mhhem…mm…mmm…. | Mm... mhhem... mm... mmm... |
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...
என் பாடல் தங்கம் பெறும்
என் பாடல் தங்கம் பெறும்
கொஞ்சம் வைரமும் அள்ளித் தாருங்கள்
கொஞ்சம் வைரமும் அள்ளித் தாருங்கள்
My song is worth gold,
My song is worth gold,
Gather and give me a few diamonds as well,
Gather and give me a few diamonds as well,
என் பாடல் தங்கம் பெறும்.....
My song is worth gold,
என் முத்துச் சிரிப்பு தித்திக்க வந்து
பட்டுத் தெறிப்பது
நல்ல திட்டங்கள் இட்டு வட்டங்களிட்ட
கண்ணைப் மறைப்பது
My pearl-like smile arrives sweetly,
And scatters like silk,
Devising clever plans and circling around,
Blinding one's eyes,
என் முத்துச் சிரிப்பு தித்திக்க வந்து
பட்டுத் தெறிப்பது
நல்ல திட்டங்கள் இட்டு வட்டங்களிட்ட
கண்ணைப் மறைப்பது
My pearl-like smile arrives sweetly,
And scatters like silk,
Devising clever plans and circling around,
Blinding one's eyes,
என் பாடல் தங்கம் பெறும்.....
என் பாடல் தங்கம் பெறும்.....
My song is worth gold,
My song is worth gold...
முள்ளிருக்கும் மலர் இதுதான்
கொள்ளையிட நினைக்காதே
முள்ளிருக்கும் மலர் இதுதான்
கொள்ளையிட நினைக்காதே
This is a flower with thorns,
Do not try to plunder it,
This is a flower with thorns,
Do not try to plunder it,
நான் பொல்லாத பெண்ணல்லவோ
இங்கு செல்லாது உங்கள் எண்ணமே
நான் பொல்லாத பெண்ணல்லவோ
இங்கு செல்லாது உங்கள் எண்ணமே
அல்லி ராணியின் பிள்ளை நானன்றோ
Am I not a formidable woman?
Your intentions will not work here,
Am I not a formidable woman?
Your intentions will not work here,
Am I not the child of Queen Alli?
என் பாடல் தங்கம் பெறும்.....
என் பாடல் தங்கம் பெறும்.....
My song is worth gold,
My song is worth gold...
மங்கையுள்ளம் நினைத்து விட்டால்
மண்டலங்கள் சிறியதன்றோ
எந்தன் முந்தானை சேனையன்றோ
அதை பந்தாட முடியாதன்றோ
இன்று உங்களின் வித்தை யாரிடம்
எந்த நேரமும் வெற்றி என்னிடம்
If a woman sets her mind to something,
Is not the universe too small for her?
Is not the edge of my saree an entire army?
Can it easily be played around with?
To whom are you trying to show your tricks today?
Victory belongs to me at all times,
என் பாடல் தங்கம் பெறும்.....
கொஞ்சம் வைரமும் அள்ளித் தாருங்கள்
My song is worth gold,
Gather and give me a few diamonds as well,
என் பாடல் தங்கம் பெறும்.....
ம்ம்....ம்ஹ்ஹெம் ம்ம்...ம்ம்.....
My song is worth gold,
Mm... mhhem... mm... mmm...
……………
...
En paadal thangam perum
My song is worth gold,
En paadal thangam perum
My song is worth gold,
Konjam vairamum alli thaarungal
Gather and give me a few diamonds as well,
Konjam vairamum alli thaarungal
Gather and give me a few diamonds as well,
En paadal thangam perum
My song is worth gold,
En muththu sirippu thiththikka vanthu
My pearl-like smile arrives sweetly,
Pattu therippathu
And scatters like silk,
Nalla thittangal ittu vattangalitta
Devising clever plans and circling around,
Kannai maraippathu
Blinding one's eyes,
En muththu sirippu thiththikka vanthu
My pearl-like smile arrives sweetly,
Pattu therippathu
And scatters like silk,
Nalla thittangal ittu vattangalitta
Devising clever plans and circling around,
Kannai maraippathu
Blinding one's eyes,
En paadal thangam perum
My song is worth gold,
En paadal thangam perum…..
My song is worth gold...
Mullirukkum malar idhuthaan
This is a flower with thorns,
Kollaiyida ninaikkaathae
Do not try to plunder it,
Mullirukkum malar idhuthaan
This is a flower with thorns,
Kollaiyida ninaikkaathae
Do not try to plunder it,
Naan pollaatha pennallavo
Am I not a formidable woman?
Ingu sellaathu ungal ennamae
Your intentions will not work here,
Naan pollaatha pennallavo
Am I not a formidable woman?
Ingu sellaathu ungal ennamae
Your intentions will not work here,
Alli raniyin pillai naanandro
Am I not the child of Queen Alli?
En paadal thangam perum
My song is worth gold,
En paadal thangam perum…..
My song is worth gold...
Mangaiyullam ninaiththuvittaal
If a woman sets her mind to something,
Mandalangal siriyathandro
Is not the universe too small for her?
Enthan munthaanai saenaiyandro
Is not the edge of my saree an entire army?
Athao panthaada mudiyaathandro
Can it easily be played around with?
Indru ungalin viththai yaaridam
To whom are you trying to show your tricks today?
Entha neramum vettri ennidam
Victory belongs to me at all times,
En paadal thangam perum
My song is worth gold,
Konjam vairamum alli thaarungal
Gather and give me a few diamonds as well,
En paadal thangam perum
My song is worth gold,
Mm…mhhem…mm…mmm….
Mm... mhhem... mm... mmm...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
En Paadal Thangam Perum is an empowering and spirited track from the 1974 film Thirudi, celebrating female strength, wit, and self-worth. The protagonist boldly declares that her singing and charm are as valuable as gold and diamonds, cautioning those around her not to underestimate her or try to fool her with cheap tricks.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“En muththu sirippu thiththikka vanthu”
Compares her smile to sweet pearls that scatter softly like silk.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mullirukkum malar idhuthaan”
Compares herself to a flower with thorns, symbolizing beauty combined with fierce self-defense.
Cultural/Mythological Allusion
“Alli raniyin pillai naanandro”
References Alli Rani (Queen Alli of Madurai folklore), a legendary ruler known for her fierce independence and bravery.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Mangaiyullam ninaiththuvittaal”
Repetition of the 'M' sound across lines ('Mangaiyullam', 'Mandalangal') creating poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
The song's lyricist Kannadasan cleverly invokes Tamil folklore through the character of Queen Alli (Alli Arasani), who is traditionally depicted in Tamil theater as an untouchable warrior queen ruling over a kingdom without men. S. Janaki's vocal performance adds a playful yet dominant tone suited for M.S. Viswanathan's brisk melodic score.
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