Kondaadum Manasu
From Sundarapandian · 2012
- Lyricist
- Mohan Rajan
- Singer
- Anand Aravindakshan
- Music director
- N. R. Raghunanthan
- Details
- Sundarapandian2012
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Oooooo…ooooo | Oooooo…ooooo |
| Koozhangallu kannaal ivan | With his pebble-like eyes, he... |
| Sundi izhuppaandi | ...flicks and pulls hearts towards him! |
| Antha maaya kannan pola ivan | Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he... |
| Manasa parippaandi | ...steals everyone's heart! |
| Oru pacha pulla pola ivan | Like an innocent young child, he... |
| Pesi sirippaandi | ...speaks and laughs cheerfully! |
| Ada enna innum solla ivan | Oh, what else can I say about him? He is... |
| Enga ooru sundhara paandi | ...our town's hero, Sundharapandian! |
| Male | |
| Kondaadum manasu | A heart that celebrates! |
| Vilaiyaadum vayasu | An age that plays around! |
| Anai potta adangaathu | It won't be restrained even by a dam! |
| Dhinanthorum verasa | Swiftly every single day... |
| Porappomae pudhusa | ...we are born anew! |
| Eppodhum thirunaalu | It is always a festival day! |
| Male | |
| Nenjil thembu illaama ponaa | If there is no courage in the heart, |
| Vaazhkai pasikkaathu | ...life won't feel fulfilling or hungry! |
| Vambu thumbu illaama iruntha | If there are no troubles or mischief, |
| Ilamai rusikkaathu sonna kelu | ...youth won't taste sweet, listen to me! |
| Chorus | |
| Koozhangallu kannaal ivan | With his pebble-like eyes, he... |
| Sundi izhuppaandi | ...flicks and pulls hearts towards him! |
| Antha maaya kannan pola ivan | Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he... |
| Manasa parippaandi | ...steals everyone's heart! |
| Oru pacha pulla pola ivan | Like an innocent young child, he... |
| Pesi sirippaandi | ...speaks and laughs cheerfully! |
| Ada enna innum solla ivan | Oh, what else can I say about him? He is... |
| Enga ooru sundhara paandi | ...our town's hero, Sundharapandian! |
| Male | |
| Kondaadum manasu | A heart that celebrates! |
| Vilaiyaadum vayasu | An age that plays around! |
| Anai potta adangaathu | It won't be restrained even by a dam! |
| Dhinanthorum verasa | Swiftly every single day... |
| Porappomae pudhusa | ...we are born anew! |
| Eppodhum thirunaalu | It is always a festival day! |
| Male | |
| Vaazhvathu oru vaatti | We live only once, |
| Vaazhanum kooraaga | ...we must live life sharply and boldly! |
| Illa adhu pogum tharisu | Otherwise, it will turn into a barren land... |
| Mannu neeraaga | ...dissolving into mud and water! |
| Male | |
| Nenachathaiyum nadathanum | We must accomplish what we imagine, |
| Nadappathaiyum rasikkanum | ...and enjoy whatever happens! |
| Soga sugathai vaazhnthu paarkkanum | We must experience both sorrow and joy fully! |
| Male | |
| Pokkila thesa maari | Changing direction along the flow, |
| Pogira podhu | ...as life moves on, |
| Aathula ilaiyaattum | Like a leaf drifting in a river, |
| Aaguva paaru | ...see how life floats along! |
| Male | |
| Kundu kuzhiyum vaazhkaiyil | In a life full of pits and bumps, |
| Mundu mudichu poduven | ...I will tie a tight knot! |
| Kandu pudichu avuthittu | Find a way to untie it, |
| Kairaiyera paaru | ...and try to reach the safety of the shore! |
| Male | |
| Varaiyarai illaama | Even if you live... |
| Vaazhnthaa kooda | ...without rigid restrictions, |
| Varaimurai thaanda koodaathu | ...you must never cross moral boundaries! |
| Kaasu panamellaam | Money and wealth... |
| Karainja thirumbum | ...can be regained once lost, |
| Peru pona thirumbaathu | ...but a lost reputation will never return! |
| Chorus | |
| Koozhangallu kannaal ivan | With his pebble-like eyes, he... |
| Sundi izhuppaandi | ...flicks and pulls hearts towards him! |
| Antha maaya kannan pola ivan | Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he... |
| Manasa parippaandi | ...steals everyone's heart! |
| Oru pacha pulla pola ivan | Like an innocent young child, he... |
| Pesi sirippaandi | ...speaks and laughs cheerfully! |
| Ada enna innum solla ivan | Oh, what else can I say about him? He is... |
| Enga ooru sundhara paandi | ...our town's hero, Sundharapandian! |
| Chorus | |
| Enga paandi singam thaannae | Our Pandi is indeed a lion, |
| Modhippaaru ondikkondi | ...try fighting him one-on-one! |
| Paasathula thangam thaandi | In affection, he is pure gold, |
| Pazhagi paaru | ...just try interacting with him! |
| Ivan sooravali peran thaandi | He is the grandson of a whirlwind! |
| Male | |
| Posukkunna kidaikkaathu | You won't find it instantly, |
| Thedura padha | ...the path you are searching for! |
| Uzhaikka maranthavan thaan | Only the one who forgets to work hard... |
| Bhoomiyil ezhai | ...is truly poor on this earth! |
| Male | |
| Kalakalappa irukkalaam | We can live joyfully and lively, |
| Kaikalappa marakkalaam | ...and forget physical conflicts! |
| Thudithudippa vaazhnthu paarkkalaam | We can experience life with high energy! |
| Male | |
| Kadanaa kidaikkaathu | You cannot borrow... |
| Kadanthu pona kaalam | ...time that has passed away! |
| Irunnaa irukkaathu | Nothing will remain forever, |
| Endha porul naalum | ...whatever object or material it may be! |
| Male | |
| Paatti sonna kadhaigala | The stories told by grandmothers... |
| Maranthu pona thalaimurai | ...are forgotten by this generation! |
| Aanivera maranthuttu vaazhuthu paaru | Look how they live, forgetting their very roots! |
| Etti ninnaa edhuvum unna | If you stand far away, nothing... |
| Ekki vanthu seraathu | ...will reach up and join you! |
| Vetti nyaayam pesi thirinja | If you just wander around talking empty philosophies, |
| Edhuvum ingae maaraathu | ...nothing here will ever change! |
| Chorus | |
| Koozhangallu kannaal ivan | With his pebble-like eyes, he... |
| Sundi izhuppaandi | ...flicks and pulls hearts towards him! |
| Antha maaya kannan pola ivan | Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he... |
| Manasa parippaandi | ...steals everyone's heart! |
| Oru pacha pulla pola ivan | Like an innocent young child, he... |
| Pesi sirippaandi | ...speaks and laughs cheerfully! |
| Ada enna innum solla ivan | Oh, what else can I say about him? He is... |
| Enga ooru sundhara paandi | ...our town's hero, Sundharapandian! |
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Oooooo…ooooo
With his pebble-like eyes, he...
...flicks and pulls hearts towards him!
Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he...
...steals everyone's heart!
Like an innocent young child, he...
...speaks and laughs cheerfully!
Oh, what else can I say about him? He is...
...our town's hero, Sundharapandian!
கூழாங்கல்லு கண்ணால் இவன்
சுண்டி இழுப்பான்டி
அந்த மாயக் கண்ணன் போல இவன்
மனச பறிப்பாண்டி
ஒரு பச்ச புள்ள போல இவன்
பேசி சிரிப்பான்டி
அட என்ன இன்னும் சொல்ல இவன்
எங்க ஊரு சுந்தர பாண்டி
A heart that celebrates!
An age that plays around!
It won't be restrained even by a dam!
Swiftly every single day...
...we are born anew!
It is always a festival day!
கொண்டாடும் மனசு
விளையாடும் வயசு
அணை போட்டா அடங்காது
தினந்தோறும் வெரசா
பொறப்போமே புதுசா
எப்போதும் திருநாளு
If there is no courage in the heart,
...life won't feel fulfilling or hungry!
If there are no troubles or mischief,
...youth won't taste sweet, listen to me!
நெஞ்சில் தெம்பு இல்லாம போனா
வாழ்க்கை பசிக்காது
வம்பு தும்பு இல்லாம இருந்தா
இளமை ருசிக்காது சொன்னா கேளு
With his pebble-like eyes, he...
...flicks and pulls hearts towards him!
Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he...
...steals everyone's heart!
Like an innocent young child, he...
...speaks and laughs cheerfully!
Oh, what else can I say about him? He is...
...our town's hero, Sundharapandian!
கூழாங்கல்லு கண்ணால் இவன்
சுண்டி இழுப்பான்டி
அந்த மாயக் கண்ணன் போல இவன்
மனச பறிப்பாண்டி
ஒரு பச்ச புள்ள போல இவன்
பேசி சிரிப்பான்டி
அட என்ன இன்னும் சொல்ல இவன்
எங்க ஊரு சுந்தர பாண்டி
A heart that celebrates!
An age that plays around!
It won't be restrained even by a dam!
Swiftly every single day...
...we are born anew!
It is always a festival day!
கொண்டாடும் மனசு
விளையாடும் வயசு
அணை போட்டா அடங்காது
தினந்தோறும் வெரசா
பொறப்போமே புதுசா
எப்போதும் திருநாளு
We live only once,
...we must live life sharply and boldly!
Otherwise, it will turn into a barren land...
...dissolving into mud and water!
வாழ்வது ஒரு வாட்டி
வாழணும் கூறாக
இல்ல அது போகும் தரிசு
மண்ணு நீராக
We must accomplish what we imagine,
...and enjoy whatever happens!
We must experience both sorrow and joy fully!
நெனச்சதையும் நடத்தணும்
நடப்பதையும் ரசிக்கணும்
சோக சுகத்தை வாழ்ந்து பார்க்கணும்
Changing direction along the flow,
...as life moves on,
Like a leaf drifting in a river,
...see how life floats along!
போக்கிலே தெச மாறிப்
போகிற போது
ஆத்துல இலையாட்டும்
ஆகுவ பாரு
In a life full of pits and bumps,
...I will tie a tight knot!
Find a way to untie it,
...and try to reach the safety of the shore!
குண்டு குழியும் வாழ்க்கையில்
முண்டு முடிச்சு போடுவேன்
கண்டு புடிச்சி அவுத்திட்டு
கரையேறப் பாரு
Even if you live...
...without rigid restrictions,
...you must never cross moral boundaries!
Money and wealth...
...can be regained once lost,
...but a lost reputation will never return!
வரையறை இல்லாம வாழ்ந்தா கூட
வரைமுறை தாண்டக் கூடாது
காசு பணமெல்லாம் கரைஞ்சா திரும்பும்
பேரு போனா திரும்பாது
With his pebble-like eyes, he...
...flicks and pulls hearts towards him!
Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he...
...steals everyone's heart!
Like an innocent young child, he...
...speaks and laughs cheerfully!
Oh, what else can I say about him? He is...
...our town's hero, Sundharapandian!
கூழாங்கல்லு கண்ணால் இவன்
சுண்டி இழுப்பான்டி
அந்த மாயக் கண்ணன் போல இவன்
மனச பறிப்பாண்டி
ஒரு பச்ச புள்ள போல இவன்
பேசி சிரிப்பான்டி
அட என்ன இன்னும் சொல்ல இவன்
எங்க ஊரு சுந்தர பாண்டி
Our Pandi is indeed a lion,
...try fighting him one-on-one!
In affection, he is pure gold,
...just try interacting with him!
He is the grandson of a whirlwind!
எங்க பாண்டி சிங்கம் தான்னே
மோதிப்பாரு ஒண்டிக்கொண்டி
பாசத்துல தங்கம் தாண்டி
பழகிப் பாரு இவன் சுறாவளி பேரன் தாண்டி
You won't find it instantly,
...the path you are searching for!
Only the one who forgets to work hard...
...is truly poor on this earth!
பொசுக்குன்ன கிடைக்காது
தேடுற பாத
உழைக்க மறந்தவன் தான்
பூமியில் ஏழை
We can live joyfully and lively,
...and forget physical conflicts!
We can experience life with high energy!
கலகலப்பா இருக்கலாம்
கைகலப்ப மறக்கலாம்
துடிதுடிப்பா வாழ்ந்து பார்க்கலாம்
You cannot borrow...
...time that has passed away!
Nothing will remain forever,
...whatever object or material it may be!
கடனா கிடைக்காது
கடந்து போன காலம்
இருன்னா இருக்காது
எந்த பொருள் நாளும்
The stories told by grandmothers...
...are forgotten by this generation!
Look how they live, forgetting their very roots!
If you stand far away, nothing...
...will reach up and join you!
If you just wander around talking empty philosophies,
...nothing here will ever change!
பாட்டி சொன்னா கதைகள
மறந்துப்போன தலைமுறை
ஆணிவேர மறந்துட்டு வாழுது பாரு
எட்டி நின்னா எதுவும் உன்ன
எக்கி வந்து சேராது
வெட்டி நியாயம் பேசித் திரிஞ்சா
எதுவும் இங்கே மாறாது
With his pebble-like eyes, he...
...flicks and pulls hearts towards him!
Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he...
...steals everyone's heart!
Like an innocent young child, he...
...speaks and laughs cheerfully!
Oh, what else can I say about him? He is...
...our town's hero, Sundharapandian!
கூழாங்கல்லு கண்ணால் இவன்
சுண்டி இழுப்பான்டி
அந்த மாயக் கண்ணன் போல இவன்
மனச பறிப்பாண்டி
ஒரு பச்ச புள்ள போல இவன்
பேசி சிரிப்பான்டி
அட என்ன இன்னும் சொல்ல இவன்
எங்க ஊரு சுந்தர பாண்டி
Oooooo…ooooo
Oooooo…ooooo
Koozhangallu kannaal ivan
With his pebble-like eyes, he...
Sundi izhuppaandi
...flicks and pulls hearts towards him!
Antha maaya kannan pola ivan
Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he...
Manasa parippaandi
...steals everyone's heart!
Oru pacha pulla pola ivan
Like an innocent young child, he...
Pesi sirippaandi
...speaks and laughs cheerfully!
Ada enna innum solla ivan
Oh, what else can I say about him? He is...
Enga ooru sundhara paandi
...our town's hero, Sundharapandian!
Kondaadum manasu
A heart that celebrates!
Vilaiyaadum vayasu
An age that plays around!
Anai potta adangaathu
It won't be restrained even by a dam!
Dhinanthorum verasa
Swiftly every single day...
Porappomae pudhusa
...we are born anew!
Eppodhum thirunaalu
It is always a festival day!
Nenjil thembu illaama ponaa
If there is no courage in the heart,
Vaazhkai pasikkaathu
...life won't feel fulfilling or hungry!
Vambu thumbu illaama iruntha
If there are no troubles or mischief,
Ilamai rusikkaathu sonna kelu
...youth won't taste sweet, listen to me!
Koozhangallu kannaal ivan
With his pebble-like eyes, he...
Sundi izhuppaandi
...flicks and pulls hearts towards him!
Antha maaya kannan pola ivan
Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he...
Manasa parippaandi
...steals everyone's heart!
Oru pacha pulla pola ivan
Like an innocent young child, he...
Pesi sirippaandi
...speaks and laughs cheerfully!
Ada enna innum solla ivan
Oh, what else can I say about him? He is...
Enga ooru sundhara paandi
...our town's hero, Sundharapandian!
Kondaadum manasu
A heart that celebrates!
Vilaiyaadum vayasu
An age that plays around!
Anai potta adangaathu
It won't be restrained even by a dam!
Dhinanthorum verasa
Swiftly every single day...
Porappomae pudhusa
...we are born anew!
Eppodhum thirunaalu
It is always a festival day!
Vaazhvathu oru vaatti
We live only once,
Vaazhanum kooraaga
...we must live life sharply and boldly!
Illa adhu pogum tharisu
Otherwise, it will turn into a barren land...
Mannu neeraaga
...dissolving into mud and water!
Nenachathaiyum nadathanum
We must accomplish what we imagine,
Nadappathaiyum rasikkanum
...and enjoy whatever happens!
Soga sugathai vaazhnthu paarkkanum
We must experience both sorrow and joy fully!
Pokkila thesa maari
Changing direction along the flow,
Pogira podhu
...as life moves on,
Aathula ilaiyaattum
Like a leaf drifting in a river,
Aaguva paaru
...see how life floats along!
Kundu kuzhiyum vaazhkaiyil
In a life full of pits and bumps,
Mundu mudichu poduven
...I will tie a tight knot!
Kandu pudichu avuthittu
Find a way to untie it,
Kairaiyera paaru
...and try to reach the safety of the shore!
Varaiyarai illaama
Even if you live...
Vaazhnthaa kooda
...without rigid restrictions,
Varaimurai thaanda koodaathu
...you must never cross moral boundaries!
Kaasu panamellaam
Money and wealth...
Karainja thirumbum
...can be regained once lost,
Peru pona thirumbaathu
...but a lost reputation will never return!
Koozhangallu kannaal ivan
With his pebble-like eyes, he...
Sundi izhuppaandi
...flicks and pulls hearts towards him!
Antha maaya kannan pola ivan
Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he...
Manasa parippaandi
...steals everyone's heart!
Oru pacha pulla pola ivan
Like an innocent young child, he...
Pesi sirippaandi
...speaks and laughs cheerfully!
Ada enna innum solla ivan
Oh, what else can I say about him? He is...
Enga ooru sundhara paandi
...our town's hero, Sundharapandian!
Enga paandi singam thaannae
Our Pandi is indeed a lion,
Modhippaaru ondikkondi
...try fighting him one-on-one!
Paasathula thangam thaandi
In affection, he is pure gold,
Pazhagi paaru
...just try interacting with him!
Ivan sooravali peran thaandi
He is the grandson of a whirlwind!
Posukkunna kidaikkaathu
You won't find it instantly,
Thedura padha
...the path you are searching for!
Uzhaikka maranthavan thaan
Only the one who forgets to work hard...
Bhoomiyil ezhai
...is truly poor on this earth!
Kalakalappa irukkalaam
We can live joyfully and lively,
Kaikalappa marakkalaam
...and forget physical conflicts!
Thudithudippa vaazhnthu paarkkalaam
We can experience life with high energy!
Kadanaa kidaikkaathu
You cannot borrow...
Kadanthu pona kaalam
...time that has passed away!
Irunnaa irukkaathu
Nothing will remain forever,
Endha porul naalum
...whatever object or material it may be!
Paatti sonna kadhaigala
The stories told by grandmothers...
Maranthu pona thalaimurai
...are forgotten by this generation!
Aanivera maranthuttu vaazhuthu paaru
Look how they live, forgetting their very roots!
Etti ninnaa edhuvum unna
If you stand far away, nothing...
Ekki vanthu seraathu
...will reach up and join you!
Vetti nyaayam pesi thirinja
If you just wander around talking empty philosophies,
Edhuvum ingae maaraathu
...nothing here will ever change!
Koozhangallu kannaal ivan
With his pebble-like eyes, he...
Sundi izhuppaandi
...flicks and pulls hearts towards him!
Antha maaya kannan pola ivan
Just like that magical Lord Krishna, he...
Manasa parippaandi
...steals everyone's heart!
Oru pacha pulla pola ivan
Like an innocent young child, he...
Pesi sirippaandi
...speaks and laughs cheerfully!
Ada enna innum solla ivan
Oh, what else can I say about him? He is...
Enga ooru sundhara paandi
...our town's hero, Sundharapandian!
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Song interpretation
'Enga Ooru Sundharapandian' from the film Sundarapandian (2012) is an energetic introductory track that celebrates the charm, nobility, and bravery of the protagonist, Sundharapandian. The lyrics describe him as an affectionate, innocent yet brave individual who commands respect in his village, drawing parallels to Lord Krishna for his captivating charm and a lion for his courage. Beyond celebrating the hero, the song functions as a philosophical reminder about living life to the fullest. It encourages hard work, maintaining moral boundaries, prizing character over money, staying rooted in cultural heritage, and facing life's hardships with resilience.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Antha maaya kannan pola ivan”
Compares the hero's alluring and mischievous charm to Lord Krishna using the explicit word 'pola'.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Paasathula thangam thaandi”
Directly equates the hero's affectionate nature to pure gold ('thangam').
Alliteration (Monai)
“Kaasu panamellaam / Karainja thirumbum”
Repetition of the 'Ka' sound across words in the line for rhythmic sound flow.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Kondaadum manasu / Vilaiyaadum vayasu”
Second-letter rhyming pattern across successive lines ('da' sound in Kondaadum and Vilaiyaadum).
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Trivia
The song is from the 2012 Tamil comedy-drama film 'Sundarapandian', starring M. Sasikumar and Lakshmi Menon, directed by S. R. Prabhakaran. The music was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, with lyrics written by Mohan Rajan.
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