Mainor Life Rompa
From Illarame Nallaram · 1958
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- A. M. Raja
- Music director
- K. G. Moorthy
- Details
- Illarame Nallaram1958
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Minar life rombha jolly | A playboy's life is very jolly, |
| Maanam moneypurse rendum gaali | Both self-respect and the money purse are empty! |
| Oorai suthuvadhae joli …ennaalumae | Wandering around town is the only job... forever. |
| Minar life rombha jolly | A playboy's life is very jolly, |
| Maanam moneypurse rendum gaali | Both self-respect and the money purse are empty! |
| Oorai suthuvadhae joli …ennaalumae | Wandering around town is the only job... forever. |
| Male | |
| Un vaazhvilae ………. | In your life... |
| Ilamai thudikkum chinna vayasulae | At a young age when youth pulsates, |
| Ulagil irukkum sugathai pala dhinusilae | The pleasures existing in the world in various ways, |
| Adaindhu inbam kaanada raaja | Attain them and experience joy, oh king! |
| Minar life rombha jolly | A playboy's life is very jolly, |
| Maanam moneypurse rendum gaali | Both self-respect and the money purse are empty! |
| Oorai suthuvadhae joli …ennaalumae | Wandering around town is the only job... forever. |
| Male | |
| Panam kaasam ellaam | All this money and wealth, |
| Pirandha podhu udan vandhadha | Did it come along when you were born? |
| Uyirai piriyum podhu vara pogudha | Will it accompany you when life departs? |
| Kaiyil irukkum podhu sei jalsa | So enjoy and make merry while you have it in your hands! |
| Minar life rombha jolly | A playboy's life is very jolly, |
| Maanam moneypurse rendum gaali | Both self-respect and the money purse are empty! |
| Oorai suthuvadhae joli …ennaalumae | Wandering around town is the only job... forever. |
மைனர் லைப் ரொம்ப ஜாலி
மானம் மணிபர்ஸ் ரெண்டும் காலி
ஊரைச் சுத்துவதே ஜோலி... எந்நாளுமே
மைனர் லைப் ரொம்ப ஜாலி
மானம் மணிபர்ஸ் ரெண்டும் காலி
ஊரைச் சுத்துவதே ஜோலி... எந்நாளுமே
A playboy's life is very jolly,
Both self-respect and the money purse are empty!
Wandering around town is the only job... forever.
A playboy's life is very jolly,
Both self-respect and the money purse are empty!
Wandering around town is the only job... forever.
உன் வாழ்விலே.....
இளமைத் துடிக்கும் சின்ன வயசுலே உலகில்
இருக்கும் சுகத்தை பல தினுசிலே அடைந்து
இன்பம் காணடா ராஜா........
மைனர் லைப் ரொம்ப ஜாலி
மானம் மணிபர்ஸ் ரெண்டும் காலி
ஊரைச் சுத்துவதே ஜோலி... எந்நாளுமே
In your life...
At a young age when youth pulsates,
The pleasures existing in the world in various ways,
Attain them and experience joy, oh king!
A playboy's life is very jolly,
Both self-respect and the money purse are empty!
Wandering around town is the only job... forever.
பணம் காசெல்லாம்
பிறந்தபோது உடன் வந்ததா
உயிரைப் பிரியும் போது வரப் போகுதா
கையில் இருக்கும் போது செய் ஜல்சா
மைனர் லைப் ரொம்ப ஜாலி
மானம் மணிபர்ஸ் ரெண்டும் காலி
ஊரைச் சுத்துவதே ஜோலி... எந்நாளுமே
All this money and wealth,
Did it come along when you were born?
Will it accompany you when life departs?
So enjoy and make merry while you have it in your hands!
A playboy's life is very jolly,
Both self-respect and the money purse are empty!
Wandering around town is the only job... forever.
Minar life rombha jolly
A playboy's life is very jolly,
Maanam moneypurse rendum gaali
Both self-respect and the money purse are empty!
Oorai suthuvadhae joli …ennaalumae
Wandering around town is the only job... forever.
Minar life rombha jolly
A playboy's life is very jolly,
Maanam moneypurse rendum gaali
Both self-respect and the money purse are empty!
Oorai suthuvadhae joli …ennaalumae
Wandering around town is the only job... forever.
Un vaazhvilae ……….
In your life...
Ilamai thudikkum chinna vayasulae
At a young age when youth pulsates,
Ulagil irukkum sugathai pala dhinusilae
The pleasures existing in the world in various ways,
Adaindhu inbam kaanada raaja
Attain them and experience joy, oh king!
Minar life rombha jolly
A playboy's life is very jolly,
Maanam moneypurse rendum gaali
Both self-respect and the money purse are empty!
Oorai suthuvadhae joli …ennaalumae
Wandering around town is the only job... forever.
Panam kaasam ellaam
All this money and wealth,
Pirandha podhu udan vandhadha
Did it come along when you were born?
Uyirai piriyum podhu vara pogudha
Will it accompany you when life departs?
Kaiyil irukkum podhu sei jalsa
So enjoy and make merry while you have it in your hands!
Minar life rombha jolly
A playboy's life is very jolly,
Maanam moneypurse rendum gaali
Both self-respect and the money purse are empty!
Oorai suthuvadhae joli …ennaalumae
Wandering around town is the only job... forever.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This lighthearted and satirical song from the 1958 Tamil film 'Illarame Nallaram' depicts the carefree, hedonistic lifestyle of a 'minor' (a wealthy, spoiled youth or playboy). The song humorously captures how such youths spend their time roaming around town without a care for honor or empty wallets, prioritizing immediate pleasure and celebration over long-term responsibilities. The lyricist philosophicalizes the playboy attitude by pointing out that money isn't brought at birth nor taken after death, so one should enjoy life's pleasures while young and equipped with wealth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Code-Switching (Tanglish)
“Minar life rombha jolly / Maanam moneypurse rendum gaali”
Blending English slang (life, jolly, moneypurse) with Tamil words (rombha, maanam, rendum) to reflect the urban colloquial speech of wealthy 1950s youth.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Minar life rombha jolly / Maanam moneypurse rendum gaali”
The matching rhyming sounds at the ends of lines ('jolly' and 'gaali') create a catchy, upbeat rhythm.
Rhetorical Questions
“Pirandha podhu udan vandhadha / Uyirai piriyum podhu vara pogudha”
Asking questions with obvious answers to philosophically justify spending money and living in the present.
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Trivia
In mid-20th-century Tamil culture, the term 'Minor' specifically referred to wealthy, stylish young men—often heirs of Zamindars or rich landlords—known for lavish spending, dandyish fashion, and carefree wandering in urban centers. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi captured this cultural trope brilliantly using contemporary Madras slang.
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