Glamour
From Pichaikkaran · 2016
- Lyricist
- Annamalai
- Singer
- Velmurugan
- Music director
- Vijay Antony
- Details
- Pichaikkaran2016
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Hum chack hum chack | [Rhythmic vocalization] |
| Hum chack hum chack | [Rhythmic vocalization] |
| Anbu thaaimargalae | Dear mothers, |
| Matrum busyaaga ithai kettu | and those who are listening to this |
| Kondirupavargalae | while being busy, |
| Namba vijay antony nadithirukkum | from the film starring our Vijay Antony, |
| Pichaikkaran padathiil irunthu | from the movie 'Pichaikkaran', |
| Itho ungalukaaga oru glamour song | here is a 'glamour song' for you! |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………………. | |
| Male | |
| Paalaa pona olagathula | In this ruined world, |
| Kaasu panam perusae | cash and money are what matter most. |
| Andha kaasu panam illaiyina | If you don't have that money, |
| Kaari thuppum pursae | even your wallet will spit on you. |
| Male | |
| Paalaa pona olagathula | In this ruined world, |
| Kaasu panam perusae | cash and money are what matter most. |
| Andha kaasu panam illaiyina | If you don't have that money, |
| Kaari thuppum pursae | even your wallet will spit on you. |
| Male | |
| Naalu peru nallarukka | To ensure four people live well, |
| Nee nyayam dharmam paatha | if you followed justice and righteousness, |
| Andha naalu perum kandukkala | those four people didn't even care, |
| So vazhkayila nee thotha | so you lost in life! |
| Male | |
| Koyilukku nenthukittu | Making vows to the temple, |
| Vetturaanga aatta.. | they slaughter goats... |
| Avana singam puliya vetta sonna | If you ask a man to hunt a lion or tiger, |
| Pootikkuvan veeta.. | he locks up his house... |
| Male | |
| Jaathi pera solli solli | Repeatedly invoking caste identity, |
| Oor thaaliya aruppaaar | they destroy families across the town. |
| Male :Naan andha kadavulai | Male: I look at that God |
| Paarthu ketkiren | and ask: |
| Male :Thalaivar jailukkulla ponaa kooda | Male: Even if the political leader goes to jail, |
| AC la thaan iruppaar | he still stays in air conditioning! |
| Male | |
| Paalaa pona olagathula | In this ruined world, |
| Kaasu panam perusae | cash and money are what matter most. |
| Andha kaasu panam illaiyina | If you don't have that money, |
| Kaari thuppum pursae | even your wallet will spit on you. |
| Male | |
| Anbu thaaimargalae | Dear mothers, |
| Matrum busyaaga ithai kettu | and those who are listening to this |
| Kondirupavargalae | while being busy, |
| Namba vijay antony nadithirukkum | from the film starring our Vijay Antony, |
| Pichaikkaran padathiil irunthu | from the movie 'Pichaikkaran', |
| Itho ungalukaaga oru glamour song | here is a 'glamour song' for you! |
| Male | |
| Nirbayaava konna naayi | The dog who murdered Nirbhaya |
| Release aavuraan | is getting released, |
| Nyaayathukku ponavenlaam | while whoever stood up for justice |
| Kambi ennuraan | is counting bars in jail. |
| Padaiyila ponaa kooda | Even in funeral processions, |
| Lanjam kekkuraan | they demand bribes! |
| Karuppu panathaiyellam | All the black money, |
| Enga vaikkiraan | where are they hiding it? |
| Male | |
| Kanthu vatti vittavenlam | Everyone who charged usurious interest |
| Naatta aaluraan | is now ruling the nation. |
| Vela vetti illathavan | The one without any proper work |
| Samiyaar aguraan | turns into a godman! |
| Quota vula seattu vangi | Securing a seat through quota, |
| Doctor aavuraan | he becomes a doctor, |
| Thappu thappa oosi pottu | gives wrong injections, |
| Saavadikkiraan | and kills people! |
| Male | |
| Kola kolla karpalippu | Murders, robberies, and rapes |
| Peruhidichae | have multiplied! |
| Tamilina kalaachaaram | The culture of the Tamil people |
| Maranchiduchae | has disappeared! |
| Yellathaiyum maranthu | Forgetting all of this, |
| Kondaaduvom | let us celebrate! |
| Namma suthanthira thinathai | Our Independence Day, |
| Kondaaduvom | let us celebrate! |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………… | |
| Male | |
| Paalaa pona olagathula | In this ruined world, |
| Kaasu panam perusae | cash and money are what matter most. |
| Andha kaasu panam illaiyina | If you don't have that money, |
| Kaari thuppum pursae | even your wallet will spit on you. |
| Male | |
| Naalu peru nallarukka | To ensure four people live well, |
| Nee nyayam dharmam paatha | if you followed justice and righteousness, |
| Andha naalu perum kandukkala | those four people didn't even care, |
| So vazhkayila nee thotha | so you lost in life! |
| Male | |
| Koyilukku nenthukittu | Making vows to the temple, |
| Vetturaanga aatta.. | they slaughter goats... |
| Avana singam puliya vetta sonna | If you ask a man to hunt a lion or tiger, |
| Pootikkuvan veeta.. | he locks up his house... |
| Male | |
| Jaathi pera solli solli | Repeatedly invoking caste identity, |
| Oor thaaliya aruppaaar | they destroy families across the town. |
| Male :Naan andha kadavulai | Male: I look at that God |
| Paarthu ketkiren | and ask: |
| Male :Thalaivar jailukkulla ponaa kooda | Male: Even if the political leader goes to jail, |
| AC la thaan iruppaar | he still stays in air conditioning! |
| Male | |
| Paalaa pona olagathula | In this ruined world, |
| Kaasu panam perusae | cash and money are what matter most. |
| Andha kaasu panam illaiyina | If you don't have that money, |
| Kaari thuppum pursae | even your wallet will spit on you. |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………………… | |
ஹும் சக் ஹும்
சக் ஹும் சக் ஹும் சக்
அன்பு தாய்மார்களே மற்றும்
பிஸியாக இதை கேட்டு
கொண்டிருப்பவர்களே நம்ம
விஜய் ஆன்டனி நடித்திருக்கும்
பிச்சைகாரன் படத்தில் இருந்து
இதோ உங்களுக்காக ஒரு
கிளாமர் சாங்
[Rhythmic vocalization]
[Rhythmic vocalization]
Dear mothers,
and those who are listening to this
while being busy,
from the film starring our Vijay Antony,
from the movie 'Pichaikkaran',
here is a 'glamour song' for you!
...............................
பாழா போன
உலகத்துல காசு பணம்
பெருசே அந்த காசு பணம்
இல்லையினா காரி துப்பும்
பர்சே
In this ruined world,
cash and money are what matter most.
If you don't have that money,
even your wallet will spit on you.
பாழா போன
உலகத்துல காசு பணம்
பெருசே அந்த காசு பணம்
இல்லையினா காரி துப்பும்
பர்சே
In this ruined world,
cash and money are what matter most.
If you don't have that money,
even your wallet will spit on you.
நாலு பேரு
நல்லாருக்க நீ நியாயம்
தர்மம் பாத்த அந்த நாலு
பேரும் கண்டுக்கல சோ
வாழ்க்கையில நீ தோத்த
To ensure four people live well,
if you followed justice and righteousness,
those four people didn't even care,
so you lost in life!
கோயிலுக்கு நேந்து
கிட்டு வெட்டுறாங்க ஆட்ட
அவன சிங்கம் புலிய வெட்ட
சொன்னா பூட்டிக்குவான்
வீட்ட
Making vows to the temple,
they slaughter goats...
If you ask a man to hunt a lion or tiger,
he locks up his house...
ஜாதி பேர சொல்லி
சொல்லி ஊர் தாலிய அறுப்பார்
நான் அந்த கடவுளை
பார்த்து கேட்கிறேன்
தலைவர் ஜெயிலுக்குள்ள
போனா கூட ஏசில தான் இருப்பார்
Repeatedly invoking caste identity,
they destroy families across the town.
Male: I look at that God
and ask:
Male: Even if the political leader goes to jail,
he still stays in air conditioning!
பாழா போன
உலகத்துல காசு பணம்
பெருசே அந்த காசு பணம்
இல்லையினா காரி துப்பும்
பர்சே
In this ruined world,
cash and money are what matter most.
If you don't have that money,
even your wallet will spit on you.
அன்பு தாய்மார்களே
மற்றும் பிஸியாக இதை
கேட்டு கொண்டிருப்பவர்களே
நம்ம விஜய் ஆன்டனி
நடித்திருக்கும் பிச்சைகாரன்
படத்தில் இருந்து இதோ
உங்களுக்காக ஒரு கிளாமர்
சாங்
Dear mothers,
and those who are listening to this
while being busy,
from the film starring our Vijay Antony,
from the movie 'Pichaikkaran',
here is a 'glamour song' for you!
நிர்பாயாவ கொன்ன
நாயி ரிலீஸ் ஆவுறான்
நியாயத்துக்கு போனவன்
எல்லாம் கம்பி எண்ணுறான்
பாடையில போனா கூட
லஞ்சம் கேக்குறான் கருப்பு
பணத்தை எல்லாம் எங்க
வைக்கிறான்
The dog who murdered Nirbhaya
is getting released,
while whoever stood up for justice
is counting bars in jail.
Even in funeral processions,
they demand bribes!
All the black money,
where are they hiding it?
கந்து வட்டி
விட்டவென்லாம் நாட்ட
ஆளுறான் வேலை வெட்டி
இல்லாதவன் சாமியார்
ஆகுறான் கோட்டாவுல
சீட்டு வாங்கி டாக்டர்
ஆவுறான் தப்பு தப்பா
ஊசி போட்டு சாவடிக்கிறான்
Everyone who charged usurious interest
is now ruling the nation.
The one without any proper work
turns into a godman!
Securing a seat through quota,
he becomes a doctor,
gives wrong injections,
and kills people!
கொலை கொல்ல
கற்பழிப்பு பெருகிடிச்சே
தமிழின கலாச்சாரம்
மறைஞ்சிடுச்சே
எல்லாத்தையும் மறந்து
கொண்டாடுவோம் நம்ம
சுதந்திர தினத்த
கொண்டாடுவோம்
Murders, robberies, and rapes
have multiplied!
The culture of the Tamil people
has disappeared!
Forgetting all of this,
let us celebrate!
Our Independence Day,
let us celebrate!
..........................
பாழா போன
உலகத்துல காசு பணம்
பெருசே அந்த காசு பணம்
இல்லையினா காரி துப்பும்
பர்சே
In this ruined world,
cash and money are what matter most.
If you don't have that money,
even your wallet will spit on you.
நாலு பேரு
நல்லாருக்க நீ நியாயம்
தர்மம் பாத்த அந்த நாலு
பேரும் கண்டுக்கல சோ
வாழ்க்கையில நீ தோத்த
To ensure four people live well,
if you followed justice and righteousness,
those four people didn't even care,
so you lost in life!
கோயிலுக்கு நேந்து
கிட்டு வெட்டுறாங்க ஆட்ட
அவன சிங்கம் புலிய வெட்ட
சொன்னா பூட்டிக்குவான்
வீட்ட
Making vows to the temple,
they slaughter goats...
If you ask a man to hunt a lion or tiger,
he locks up his house...
ஜாதி பேர சொல்லி
சொல்லி ஊர் தாலிய அறுப்பார்
நான் அந்த கடவுளை
பார்த்து கேட்கிறேன்
தலைவர் ஜெயிலுக்குள்ள
போனா கூட ஏசில தான் இருப்பார்
Repeatedly invoking caste identity,
they destroy families across the town.
Male: I look at that God
and ask:
Male: Even if the political leader goes to jail,
he still stays in air conditioning!
பாழா போன
உலகத்துல காசு பணம்
பெருசே அந்த காசு பணம்
இல்லையினா காரி துப்பும்
பர்சே
In this ruined world,
cash and money are what matter most.
If you don't have that money,
even your wallet will spit on you.
..........................
Hum chack hum chack
[Rhythmic vocalization]
Hum chack hum chack
[Rhythmic vocalization]
Anbu thaaimargalae
Dear mothers,
Matrum busyaaga ithai kettu
and those who are listening to this
Kondirupavargalae
while being busy,
Namba vijay antony nadithirukkum
from the film starring our Vijay Antony,
Pichaikkaran padathiil irunthu
from the movie 'Pichaikkaran',
Itho ungalukaaga oru glamour song
here is a 'glamour song' for you!
……………………………….
Paalaa pona olagathula
In this ruined world,
Kaasu panam perusae
cash and money are what matter most.
Andha kaasu panam illaiyina
If you don't have that money,
Kaari thuppum pursae
even your wallet will spit on you.
Paalaa pona olagathula
In this ruined world,
Kaasu panam perusae
cash and money are what matter most.
Andha kaasu panam illaiyina
If you don't have that money,
Kaari thuppum pursae
even your wallet will spit on you.
Naalu peru nallarukka
To ensure four people live well,
Nee nyayam dharmam paatha
if you followed justice and righteousness,
Andha naalu perum kandukkala
those four people didn't even care,
So vazhkayila nee thotha
so you lost in life!
Koyilukku nenthukittu
Making vows to the temple,
Vetturaanga aatta..
they slaughter goats...
Avana singam puliya vetta sonna
If you ask a man to hunt a lion or tiger,
Pootikkuvan veeta..
he locks up his house...
Jaathi pera solli solli
Repeatedly invoking caste identity,
Oor thaaliya aruppaaar
they destroy families across the town.
Male :Naan andha kadavulai
Male: I look at that God
Paarthu ketkiren
and ask:
Male :Thalaivar jailukkulla ponaa kooda
Male: Even if the political leader goes to jail,
AC la thaan iruppaar
he still stays in air conditioning!
Paalaa pona olagathula
In this ruined world,
Kaasu panam perusae
cash and money are what matter most.
Andha kaasu panam illaiyina
If you don't have that money,
Kaari thuppum pursae
even your wallet will spit on you.
Anbu thaaimargalae
Dear mothers,
Matrum busyaaga ithai kettu
and those who are listening to this
Kondirupavargalae
while being busy,
Namba vijay antony nadithirukkum
from the film starring our Vijay Antony,
Pichaikkaran padathiil irunthu
from the movie 'Pichaikkaran',
Itho ungalukaaga oru glamour song
here is a 'glamour song' for you!
Nirbayaava konna naayi
The dog who murdered Nirbhaya
Release aavuraan
is getting released,
Nyaayathukku ponavenlaam
while whoever stood up for justice
Kambi ennuraan
is counting bars in jail.
Padaiyila ponaa kooda
Even in funeral processions,
Lanjam kekkuraan
they demand bribes!
Karuppu panathaiyellam
All the black money,
Enga vaikkiraan
where are they hiding it?
Kanthu vatti vittavenlam
Everyone who charged usurious interest
Naatta aaluraan
is now ruling the nation.
Vela vetti illathavan
The one without any proper work
Samiyaar aguraan
turns into a godman!
Quota vula seattu vangi
Securing a seat through quota,
Doctor aavuraan
he becomes a doctor,
Thappu thappa oosi pottu
gives wrong injections,
Saavadikkiraan
and kills people!
Kola kolla karpalippu
Murders, robberies, and rapes
Peruhidichae
have multiplied!
Tamilina kalaachaaram
The culture of the Tamil people
Maranchiduchae
has disappeared!
Yellathaiyum maranthu
Forgetting all of this,
Kondaaduvom
let us celebrate!
Namma suthanthira thinathai
Our Independence Day,
Kondaaduvom
let us celebrate!
………………………………
Paalaa pona olagathula
In this ruined world,
Kaasu panam perusae
cash and money are what matter most.
Andha kaasu panam illaiyina
If you don't have that money,
Kaari thuppum pursae
even your wallet will spit on you.
Naalu peru nallarukka
To ensure four people live well,
Nee nyayam dharmam paatha
if you followed justice and righteousness,
Andha naalu perum kandukkala
those four people didn't even care,
So vazhkayila nee thotha
so you lost in life!
Koyilukku nenthukittu
Making vows to the temple,
Vetturaanga aatta..
they slaughter goats...
Avana singam puliya vetta sonna
If you ask a man to hunt a lion or tiger,
Pootikkuvan veeta..
he locks up his house...
Jaathi pera solli solli
Repeatedly invoking caste identity,
Oor thaaliya aruppaaar
they destroy families across the town.
Male :Naan andha kadavulai
Male: I look at that God
Paarthu ketkiren
and ask:
Male :Thalaivar jailukkulla ponaa kooda
Male: Even if the political leader goes to jail,
AC la thaan iruppaar
he still stays in air conditioning!
Paalaa pona olagathula
In this ruined world,
Kaasu panam perusae
cash and money are what matter most.
Andha kaasu panam illaiyina
If you don't have that money,
Kaari thuppum pursae
even your wallet will spit on you.
……………………………………
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Glamour Song' (also known as 'Paalaa Pona Olagathula') from the film Pichaikkaran (2016) is a biting social satire masquerading as a radio broadcast track. Despite being ironically introduced as a 'glamour song' for busy mothers, the track delivers a harsh commentary on societal corruption, material greed, political hypocrisy, and systemic injustice prevalent in modern India. The song's emotional tone shifts from sarcastic playfulness to righteous indignation. It addresses various contemporary issues—ranging from money ruling human relationships to political elites enjoying luxury even in prison, fake godmen, medical malpractice, and the breakdown of moral values. The song concludes with a deeply cynical call to ignore all these atrocities and blindly celebrate 'Independence Day', highlighting the contrast between superficial national pride and ground reality.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Irony / Satire
“Itho ungalukaaga oru glamour song”
The track is introduced as a 'glamour song' to trick the audience, but instead delivers a gritty socio-political commentary on crime, bribery, and corruption.
Personification
“Kaari thuppum pursae”
Attributes the human action of spitting to an inanimate wallet, colorfully expressing how lack of money brings public shame and self-contempt.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Nirbayaava konna naayi release aavuraan / Nyaayathukku ponavenlaam Kambi ennuraan”
Juxtaposes the release of a dangerous criminal with the imprisonment of honest people fighting for justice to highlight legal systemic failure.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Release aavuraan / Kambi ennuraan / Lanjam kekkuraan / Samiyaar aguraan”
Consistently ends consecutive lines with the '-aan' verbal suffix, creating a rhythmic, rhyming flow in the stanza.
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Trivia
The song is titled 'Glamour Song' as a subversion of typical Tamil cinema dance/item numbers, using irony to deliver social critiques instead. The film's music was composed by Vijay Antony himself, who also starred as the lead protagonist—a wealthy businessman who lives as a beggar for 48 days to fulfill a vow for his ailing mother. The lyrics by Annamalai directly reference major real-world controversies of the era, such as the juvenile offender's release in the Nirbhaya case and VIP treatment of politicians in Indian prisons.
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