Naadodi Mannan
From Vaathi · 2022
- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Anthony Daasan
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Details
- Vaathi2022
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naadodi mannan | A nomadic king, |
| Naanpora paadhayillae | On the path I walk, |
| Ponaalae sedhamillae | There is no harm along the way. |
| Thaalaeloo | Lullaby (Thaalaloo)... |
| Male | |
| Aathaava andha | With that mother-like |
| Aagasam kooda vara | Sky walking along with me, |
| Vera yeadhum thevai illa | I need nothing else. |
| Thaalaeloo | Lullaby (Thaalaloo)... |
| Male | |
| Pallathila kaal irundhum | Even though my feet are down in a pit, |
| Pallakkula yen pousu | My stature is regal like sitting in a palanquin. |
| Panjam passi paakayillum | Even when experiencing famine and hunger, |
| Alli tharum poo manasu | My flower-like heart gives generously to all. |
| Male | |
| Paththuthala raavanaanan | Like the ten-headed Ravana, |
| Paanju varum poarmurassu | A rushing war drum of energy, |
| Metteduthu paadayilae | When I compose a melody and sing, |
| Naanum kavi pear-arasu | I too am a supreme emperor of poetry. |
| Male | |
| Thonnaiyila soru | Rice served in a leaf cup, |
| Thottiyila neeru | Water stored in a simple trough, |
| Yenna nadandhaalum | No matter what happens, |
| Illa illa kanneeru | There are no tears, no tears at all. |
| Male | |
| Nethiyila nooru | A hundred shining stars |
| Natchathiram paaru | Look at the stars on my forehead! |
| Vandha vali ponaa | If you move forward along your path, |
| Vambae illa munneru | Without getting into trouble, you will progress. |
| Male | |
| Hey seema pooravum | Hey, across this whole land, |
| Suththi varum kaataaru | Like a roaring mountain stream, |
| Yenga ninnalum | Wherever I stand, |
| Andha yedam en ooru | That place becomes my home village. |
| Male | |
| Saathi paarkatha | Without looking at caste differences, |
| Sanamae en kootu | The common people are my community. |
| Modhi parthalae | If anyone comes to clash with me, |
| Mudipen poli pottu | I will finish them off with a decisive blow. |
| Male | |
| Konjam kidachaalum | Even if I receive just a little, |
| Pangu vaikkum aalae | I am one who shares it with everyone. |
| Kooda irunthaaalae | As long as good people stand together, |
| Ella naalum nannaale | Every day will be a glorious day. |
| Male | |
| Kuttu patta ezhai | The oppressed poor who have been beaten down |
| Kotaiyilae yeraa | Will rise and conquer the fort. |
| Eppoluthum naamae | Always, we ourselves |
| Nippom nippom munnale | Will stand, stand at the very front! |
| Male | |
| Paththu thala ravanan..aaaa | Ten-headed Ravana... ah! |
| Male | |
| Naadodi mannan | A nomadic king, |
| Naanpora paadhayillae | On the path I walk, |
| Poanaale saedhamilae | There is no harm along the way. |
| Thaalaeloo | Lullaby (Thaalaloo)... |
| Male | |
| Aathaava andha | With that mother-like |
| Aagasam kooda vara | Sky walking along with me, |
| Vera yeadhum thevai illa | I need nothing else. |
| Thaalaeloo.. | Lullaby (Thaalaloo)... |
| Male | |
| Thaalaeloo.. | Lullaby (Thaalaloo)... |
| Male | |
| Pallathila kaal irundhum | Even though my feet are down in a pit, |
| Pallakkula yen pousu | My stature is regal like sitting in a palanquin. |
| Panjam passi paakayillum | Even when experiencing famine and hunger, |
| Alli tharum poo manasu | My flower-like heart gives generously to all. |
| Male | |
| Paththuthala raavananaa | Like ten-headed Ravana, |
| Paanju varum poarmurassu | A rushing war drum of energy, |
| Metteduthu paadayilae | When I compose a melody and sing, |
| Naanum kavi pear-arasu | I too am a supreme emperor of poetry. |
| Male | |
| Paththuthala raavananaa | Like ten-headed Ravana, |
| Paanju varum poarmurassu | A rushing war drum of energy, |
| Metteduthu paadayilaeeeeeeee… | When I compose a melody and sing... |
நாடோடி மன்னன்
நாம்போர பாதையில
போனாலே சேதமில்ல
தாலேலோ
A nomadic king,
On the path I walk,
There is no harm along the way.
Lullaby (Thaalaloo)...
ஆத்தாவா அந்த
ஆகாசம் கூட வர
வேற எதும் தேவ இல்ல
தாலேலோ
With that mother-like
Sky walking along with me,
I need nothing else.
Lullaby (Thaalaloo)...
பள்ளத்துல்ல கால் இருந்தும்
பல்லக்குல்ல என் பௌசு
பஞ்சம் பசி பாக்கையிலும்
அள்ளி தரும் பூ மனசு
Even though my feet are down in a pit,
My stature is regal like sitting in a palanquin.
Even when experiencing famine and hunger,
My flower-like heart gives generously to all.
பத்துதல ராவணனா
பாஞ்சு வரும் போர்முரசு
மெட்டெடுத்து பாடையிலே
நானும் கவி பேர்-அரசு
Like the ten-headed Ravana,
A rushing war drum of energy,
When I compose a melody and sing,
I too am a supreme emperor of poetry.
தொன்னையில சோறு
தொட்டியில நீரு
என்ன நடந்தாலும்
இல்ல இல்ல கண்ணீரு
Rice served in a leaf cup,
Water stored in a simple trough,
No matter what happens,
There are no tears, no tears at all.
நெத்தியில நூறு
நட்சத்திரம் பாரு
வந்தவழி போன
வம்பு இல்ல முன்னேறு
A hundred shining stars
Look at the stars on my forehead!
If you move forward along your path,
Without getting into trouble, you will progress.
ஏ! சீம பூராவும்
சுத்தி வரும் காட்டாறு
எங்கே நின்னாலும்
அந்த இடம் ஏன் ஊரு
Hey, across this whole land,
Like a roaring mountain stream,
Wherever I stand,
That place becomes my home village.
ஜாதி பாக்காத
சனமே என் கூட்டு
மோதி பாத்தாலயே
முடிப்பேன் பொலி போட்டு
Without looking at caste differences,
The common people are my community.
If anyone comes to clash with me,
I will finish them off with a decisive blow.
கொஞ்சம் கெடச்சாலும்
பங்கு வைக்கும் ஆளே
கூட இருந்தாலே
எல்லா நாளும் நன்னாளே
Even if I receive just a little,
I am one who shares it with everyone.
As long as good people stand together,
Every day will be a glorious day.
குட்டு பட்ட ஏழை
கோட்டையில ஏற
எப்போதும் நாமே
நிப்போம் நிப்போம் முன்னாலே
The oppressed poor who have been beaten down
Will rise and conquer the fort.
Always, we ourselves
Will stand, stand at the very front!
பத்துதல ராவணனா…
Ten-headed Ravana... ah!
நாடோடி மன்னன்
நாம்போர பாதையில
போனாலே சேதமில்ல
தாலேலோ
A nomadic king,
On the path I walk,
There is no harm along the way.
Lullaby (Thaalaloo)...
ஆத்தாவா அந்த
ஆகாசம் கூட வர
வேற எதும் தேவ இல்ல
தாலேலோ
With that mother-like
Sky walking along with me,
I need nothing else.
Lullaby (Thaalaloo)...
பள்ளத்துல்ல கால் இருந்தும்
பல்லக்குல்ல என் பௌசு
பஞ்சம் பசி பாக்கையிலும்
அள்ளி தரும் பூ மனசு
Lullaby (Thaalaloo)...
பத்துதல ராவணனா
பாஞ்சு வரும் போர்முரசு
மெட்டெடுத்து பாடையிலே
நானும் கவி பேர்-அரசு
Even though my feet are down in a pit,
My stature is regal like sitting in a palanquin.
Even when experiencing famine and hunger,
My flower-like heart gives generously to all.
பத்துதல ராவணனா…
பாஞ்சு வரும் போர்முரசு
மெட்டெடுத்து பாடையிலே
Like ten-headed Ravana,
A rushing war drum of energy,
When I compose a melody and sing,
I too am a supreme emperor of poetry.
Like ten-headed Ravana,
A rushing war drum of energy,
When I compose a melody and sing...
Naadodi mannan
A nomadic king,
Naanpora paadhayillae
On the path I walk,
Ponaalae sedhamillae
There is no harm along the way.
Thaalaeloo
Lullaby (Thaalaloo)...
Aathaava andha
With that mother-like
Aagasam kooda vara
Sky walking along with me,
Vera yeadhum thevai illa
I need nothing else.
Thaalaeloo
Lullaby (Thaalaloo)...
Pallathila kaal irundhum
Even though my feet are down in a pit,
Pallakkula yen pousu
My stature is regal like sitting in a palanquin.
Panjam passi paakayillum
Even when experiencing famine and hunger,
Alli tharum poo manasu
My flower-like heart gives generously to all.
Paththuthala raavanaanan
Like the ten-headed Ravana,
Paanju varum poarmurassu
A rushing war drum of energy,
Metteduthu paadayilae
When I compose a melody and sing,
Naanum kavi pear-arasu
I too am a supreme emperor of poetry.
Thonnaiyila soru
Rice served in a leaf cup,
Thottiyila neeru
Water stored in a simple trough,
Yenna nadandhaalum
No matter what happens,
Illa illa kanneeru
There are no tears, no tears at all.
Nethiyila nooru
A hundred shining stars
Natchathiram paaru
Look at the stars on my forehead!
Vandha vali ponaa
If you move forward along your path,
Vambae illa munneru
Without getting into trouble, you will progress.
Hey seema pooravum
Hey, across this whole land,
Suththi varum kaataaru
Like a roaring mountain stream,
Yenga ninnalum
Wherever I stand,
Andha yedam en ooru
That place becomes my home village.
Saathi paarkatha
Without looking at caste differences,
Sanamae en kootu
The common people are my community.
Modhi parthalae
If anyone comes to clash with me,
Mudipen poli pottu
I will finish them off with a decisive blow.
Konjam kidachaalum
Even if I receive just a little,
Pangu vaikkum aalae
I am one who shares it with everyone.
Kooda irunthaaalae
As long as good people stand together,
Ella naalum nannaale
Every day will be a glorious day.
Kuttu patta ezhai
The oppressed poor who have been beaten down
Kotaiyilae yeraa
Will rise and conquer the fort.
Eppoluthum naamae
Always, we ourselves
Nippom nippom munnale
Will stand, stand at the very front!
Paththu thala ravanan..aaaa
Ten-headed Ravana... ah!
Naadodi mannan
A nomadic king,
Naanpora paadhayillae
On the path I walk,
Poanaale saedhamilae
There is no harm along the way.
Thaalaeloo
Lullaby (Thaalaloo)...
Aathaava andha
With that mother-like
Aagasam kooda vara
Sky walking along with me,
Vera yeadhum thevai illa
I need nothing else.
Thaalaeloo..
Lullaby (Thaalaloo)...
Thaalaeloo..
Lullaby (Thaalaloo)...
Pallathila kaal irundhum
Even though my feet are down in a pit,
Pallakkula yen pousu
My stature is regal like sitting in a palanquin.
Panjam passi paakayillum
Even when experiencing famine and hunger,
Alli tharum poo manasu
My flower-like heart gives generously to all.
Paththuthala raavananaa
Like ten-headed Ravana,
Paanju varum poarmurassu
A rushing war drum of energy,
Metteduthu paadayilae
When I compose a melody and sing,
Naanum kavi pear-arasu
I too am a supreme emperor of poetry.
Paththuthala raavananaa
Like ten-headed Ravana,
Paanju varum poarmurassu
A rushing war drum of energy,
Metteduthu paadayilaeeeeeeee…
When I compose a melody and sing...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This folk-infused, energetic track celebrates self-respect, resilience, and the unyielding spirit of the working-class nomadic hero. Despite facing hardship, poverty, and humble origins (represented by eating from leaf cups and standing in pits), the speaker carries himself with royal dignity, generosity, and pride. He views the sky as a maternal guardian and treats all people as his family regardless of caste. The song serves as an anthem of empowerment, declaring that those who are oppressed will break through barriers, scale the forts of power, and lead from the front with courage, song, and unity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second letter rhyming in Tamil prosody)
“Pallathila kaal irundhum / Pallakkula yen pousu”
Matching of the second consonant sound 'll' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic flow.
Moonaai (Initial letter alliteration)
“Thonnaiyila soru / Thottiyila neeru”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound in adjacent lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Alli tharum poo manasu / Naanum kavi pear-arasu”
Comparing a soft, generous heart directly to a tender flower ('poo manasu') and describing oneself as an emperor of poetry ('kavi pear-arasu').
Personification / Simile
“Aathaava andha / Aagasam kooda vara”
Personifying the expanse of the sky as a caring mother walking alongside the singer.
Did you know?
Trivia
The track 'Naadodi Mannan' features vocals by popular Tamil folk-rock singer Anthony Daasan. Set to tunes by G. V. Prakash Kumar with lyrics by Yugabharathi, the title references the iconic 1958 M. G. Ramachandran movie 'Nadodi Mannan', evoking themes of a wandering hero who fights for the rights of the common people.
Keep listening
More from Vaathi
Vaathi
Vaathi
Vaathi
Vaathi