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Lyrics & meaning

Medaiyil Naane

From Nandri Meendum Varuga · 1982

Lyricist
Udhayanan
Singer
H. P. Haran
Music director
Shyam
Movie name
Nandri Meendum Varuga
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
6 Feb 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Maedaiyil naanae innaattu raja
Odum pallaakkilae
Vanthaalum pandaaramae….
Maedaiyil naanae innaattu raja
Odum pallaakkilae
Vanthaalum pandaaramae….
Varuvaar pugazhvaar sila kaalangalae
Sirippaar marappaar adhi nerangalae
Kalai ulagam tharum pugazh idhuthaan
Maedaiyil naanae innaattu raja
Odum pallaakkilae
Vanthaalum pandaaramae….
Dhinam oru vagai en sonthangal
Narai tharum thirai en thottarangal
Naalum maarum paasangal
Dhinam oru vagai en sonthangal
Narai tharum thirai en thottarangal
Naalum maarum paasangal
Theruvilum suvarilum nidham nidham
Pudhuvagai vilambaram varum varum
Oru sila vaaram nilai marum
Paar paar rasiganae…
Kalai ulagam tharum pugazh idhuthaan
Maedaiyil naanae innaattu raja
Odum pallaakkilae
Vanthaalum pandaaramae….
Parisugal tharum un ennangal
Adhu tharu sugam en yaekkangal
Azhaiththaal varuvaen maedaiyil
Thoduvathum izhuppathum idham idham
Rasippathil idhu oru vidham vidham
Neeyae engal vazhigaatti vaa rasiganae
Kalai ulagam tharum pugazh idhuthaan
Maedaiyil naanae innaattu raja
Odum pallaakkilae
Vanthaalum pandaaramae….
Varuvaar pugazhvaar sila kaalangalae
Sirippaar marappaar adhi nerangalae
Kalai ulagam tharum pugazh idhuthaan
Maedaiyil naanae innaattu raja
Odum pallaakkilae
Vanthaalum pandaaramae….
………………..
On stage, I am the king of this land.
In a moving palanquin,
even if I arrive, I am just a beggar...
On stage, I am the king of this land.
In a moving palanquin,
even if I arrive, I am just a beggar...
People will come and praise me for a little while,
they will laugh and forget me in an instant.
This is the fame given by the world of art.
On stage, I am the king of this land.
In a moving palanquin,
even if I arrive, I am just a beggar...
Every day brings a different family for me,
the screen gives me gray hair and new roles,
and affection changes with every passing day.
Every day brings a different family for me,
the screen gives me gray hair and new roles,
and affection changes with every passing day.
On the streets and on the walls, day after day,
new posters keep appearing.
In just a few weeks, everything changes—
look and see, dear fan...
This is the fame given by the world of art.
On stage, I am the king of this land.
In a moving palanquin,
even if I arrive, I am just a beggar...
Your thoughtful wishes bring me gifts,
and the joy they bring answers my longing.
If you call, I will appear on stage;
being touched and pulled by the crowd feels sweet,
this is just another way people show their love.
You are our true guide—come, dear fan!
This is the fame given by the world of art.
On stage, I am the king of this land.
In a moving palanquin,
even if I arrive, I am just a beggar...
People will come and praise me for a little while,
they will laugh and forget me in an instant.
This is the fame given by the world of art.
On stage, I am the king of this land.
In a moving palanquin,
even if I arrive, I am just a beggar...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Maedaiyil Naanae' from the 1982 Tamil film Nandri Meendum Varuga reflects upon the fleeting nature of stardom, theatrical performance, and artistic glory. The protagonist acknowledges that while he plays grand roles on stage and is treated like royalty in fiction, in truth he remains an ordinary, humble seeker once the curtains fall. The song highlights how fan adoration, publicity posters, and theatrical relationships are transient, lasting only until the next act or advertisement comes along. Despite the temporary nature of fame, the artist expresses deep affection for the audience and fans who validate his craft. The lyricist Udhayanan beautifully captures the duality of an actor's existence—the grand illusion created for the stage versus the humble reality of human life. The track serves as a poignant commentary on show business and the bond between performers and their admirers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Maedaiyil naanae innaattu raja / Vanthaalum pandaaramae”

The contrast between playing a 'raja' (king) on stage and being a 'pandaaram' (monk/beggar) in reality symbolizes the illusory nature of acting versus real life.

Emoni / Rhyme (Monorhyme & Anaphora)

“Dhinam oru vagai en sonthangal / Narai tharum thirai en thottarangal / Naalum maarum paasangal”

Repetition of rhyming end sounds such as 'sonthangal', 'thottarangal', and 'paasangal' creates rhythmic symmetry.

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

“Theruvilum suvarilum nidham nidham / Pudhuvagai vilambaram varum varum”

Words like 'nidham nidham', 'varum varum', and 'vidham vidham' are repeated for emphasis and poetic tempo.

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Trivia

Nandri Meendum Varuga (1982) was directed by Mouli and featured a satirical look at public life and cinema culture. The song highlights the philosophical side of stage performance and audience enthusiasm common in early 1980s Tamil cinema.

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