Naadu Sezhipathellaam Yer Munaiyale
From Raja Malaiya Simman · 1959
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- S. Janaki, S. C. Krishnan
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Raja Malaiya Simman1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naadu sezhipadhelleam yer muniyaalae | The whole country prospers because of the tip of the plow. |
| Pudhu yedu pirappadhellaam ezhudhu kol munaiyalae | Every new book is born because of the tip of the writing pen. |
| Female | |
| Indha iru munaikkum paadhukaapu yedhanaalae | What provides protection to these two tips? |
| Yedhanaalae yedhanaalae yedhanaalae…. | By what? By what? By what? |
| Male | |
| Idhanaalae idhanaalae idhanaalae | Because of this, because of this, because of this! |
| Male | |
| Idhanaalae idhanaalae idhanaalae | Because of this, because of this, because of this! |
| Idhanaalae idhanaalae idhanaalae | Because of this, because of this, because of this! |
| Maarai thatti nimirndhu nindru | Thumping one's chest and standing tall, |
| Por munaikku odi sendru | Running swiftly to the battlefield, |
| Veeranaaaga vaazhnthidalaam idhanaalae | One can live as a brave hero because of this! |
| Maarai thatti nimirndhu nindru | Thumping one's chest and standing tall, |
| Por munaikku odi sendru | Running swiftly to the battlefield, |
| Veeranaaaga vaazhnthidalaam idhanaalae | One can live as a brave hero because of this! |
| Idhanaalae idhanaalae idhanaalae | Because of this, because of this, because of this! |
| Female | |
| Veeramillaa aangal mattum | Only men who lack valor, |
| Veetilulla samayarkkattil | Inside the kitchen at home, |
| Kaaikariyai narukkidalaam idhanaaalae | Can chop vegetables because of this! |
| Veeramillaa aangal mattum | Only men who lack valor, |
| Veetilulla samayarkkattil | Inside the kitchen at home, |
| Kaaikariyai narukkidalaam idhanaaalae | Can chop vegetables because of this! |
| Idhanaalae idhanaalae idhanaalae | Because of this, because of this, because of this! |
| Male | |
| Pala vishayam thannaiyae dhinam ezhudhi thalliyae | Writing down various matters every day, |
| Munai mazhunghi pona ezhudhukolai seevidaamalae | Without sharpening the blunt tip of the pen... |
| Female :Perum soorai kaatrilae nilai maaari rottilae | Female: In a fierce storm, off-balance on the road, |
| Thalai saaindhu pona marathai ellaam vettidalaamae | Can chop down all the trees that have fallen over! |
நாடு செழிப்பதெல்லாம் ஏர் முனையாலே
புது ஏடு பிறப்பதெல்லாம் எழுதுகோல் முனையாலே
The whole country prospers because of the tip of the plow.
Every new book is born because of the tip of the writing pen.
இந்த இரு முனைக்கும் பாதுகாப்பு எதனாலே
எதனாலே எதனாலே எதனாலே
What provides protection to these two tips?
By what? By what? By what?
இதனாலே இதனாலே இதனாலே
Because of this, because of this, because of this!
இதனாலே இதனாலே இதனாலே
இதனாலே இதனாலே இதனாலே
மாரைத் தட்டி நிமிர்ந்து நின்று
போர் முனைக்கு ஓடிச் சென்று
வீரனாக வாழ்ந்திடலாம் இதனாலே
மாரைத் தட்டி நிமிர்ந்து நின்று
போர் முனைக்கு ஓடிச் சென்று
வீரனாக வாழ்ந்திடலாம் இதனாலே
இதனாலே இதனாலே இதனாலே......
Because of this, because of this, because of this!
Because of this, because of this, because of this!
Thumping one's chest and standing tall,
Running swiftly to the battlefield,
One can live as a brave hero because of this!
Thumping one's chest and standing tall,
Running swiftly to the battlefield,
One can live as a brave hero because of this!
Because of this, because of this, because of this!
வீரமில்லா ஆண்கள் மட்டும்
வீட்டிலுள்ள சமையற் கட்டில்
காய்கறியை நறுக்கிடலாம் இதனாலே
வீரமில்லா ஆண்கள் மட்டும்
வீட்டிலுள்ள சமையற் கட்டில்
காய்கறியை நறுக்கிடலாம் இதனாலே
இதனாலே இதனாலே இதனாலே
Only men who lack valor,
Inside the kitchen at home,
Can chop vegetables because of this!
Only men who lack valor,
Inside the kitchen at home,
Can chop vegetables because of this!
Because of this, because of this, because of this!
பல விஷயம் தன்னையே தினம் எழுதித் தள்ளியே
முனை மழுங்கிப் போன எழுதுகோலை சீவிடலாமே
பெரும் சூறைக் காற்றிலே நிலைமாறி ரோட்டிலே
தலை சாய்ந்து போன மரத்தையெல்லாம் வெட்டிடலாமே
Writing down various matters every day,
Without sharpening the blunt tip of the pen...
Female: In a fierce storm, off-balance on the road,
Can chop down all the trees that have fallen over!
மிக புத்தம் புதியது சின்னஞ் சிறியது
சக்தியில் மட்டிலும் ரொம்ப பெரியது
இதனாலே இதனாலே இதனாலே
இதனாலே இதனாலே இதனாலே........
இதனாலே இதனாலே இதனாலே
இதனாலே இதனாலே இதனாலே........
Naadu sezhipadhelleam yer muniyaalae
The whole country prospers because of the tip of the plow.
Pudhu yedu pirappadhellaam ezhudhu kol munaiyalae
Every new book is born because of the tip of the writing pen.
Indha iru munaikkum paadhukaapu yedhanaalae
What provides protection to these two tips?
Yedhanaalae yedhanaalae yedhanaalae….
By what? By what? By what?
Idhanaalae idhanaalae idhanaalae
Because of this, because of this, because of this!
Idhanaalae idhanaalae idhanaalae
Because of this, because of this, because of this!
Idhanaalae idhanaalae idhanaalae
Because of this, because of this, because of this!
Maarai thatti nimirndhu nindru
Thumping one's chest and standing tall,
Por munaikku odi sendru
Running swiftly to the battlefield,
Veeranaaaga vaazhnthidalaam idhanaalae
One can live as a brave hero because of this!
Maarai thatti nimirndhu nindru
Thumping one's chest and standing tall,
Por munaikku odi sendru
Running swiftly to the battlefield,
Veeranaaaga vaazhnthidalaam idhanaalae
One can live as a brave hero because of this!
Idhanaalae idhanaalae idhanaalae
Because of this, because of this, because of this!
Veeramillaa aangal mattum
Only men who lack valor,
Veetilulla samayarkkattil
Inside the kitchen at home,
Kaaikariyai narukkidalaam idhanaaalae
Can chop vegetables because of this!
Veeramillaa aangal mattum
Only men who lack valor,
Veetilulla samayarkkattil
Inside the kitchen at home,
Kaaikariyai narukkidalaam idhanaaalae
Can chop vegetables because of this!
Idhanaalae idhanaalae idhanaalae
Because of this, because of this, because of this!
Pala vishayam thannaiyae dhinam ezhudhi thalliyae
Writing down various matters every day,
Munai mazhunghi pona ezhudhukolai seevidaamalae
Without sharpening the blunt tip of the pen...
Female :Perum soorai kaatrilae nilai maaari rottilae
Female: In a fierce storm, off-balance on the road,
Thalai saaindhu pona marathai ellaam vettidalaamae
Can chop down all the trees that have fallen over!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful and satirical duet from 'Raja Malaiya Simman' (1959) highlights the importance of valor and military defense alongside agriculture and literature. The song begins with a profound thought: the prosperity of a nation relies on the plow's tip (farming) and the pen's tip (knowledge). However, both essential pillars require protection, which comes from military courage and the tip of the sword. The lyrics humorously contrast true bravery on the battlefield with cowardice, teasing men who lack courage by suggesting they remain confined to domestic tasks like chopping vegetables in the kitchen.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Symbolism (Iru Munai)
“Naadu sezhipadhelleam yer muniyaalae / Pudhu yedu pirappadhellaam ezhudhu kol munaiyalae”
The 'tip of the plow' and 'tip of the pen' serve as metaphors for agriculture and wisdom, representing the core pillars of a thriving civilization.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Yedhanaalae yedhanaalae yedhanaalae…. / Idhanaalae idhanaalae idhanaalae”
The rhythmic repetition of 'Yedhanaalae' (By what?) and 'Idhanaalae' (Because of this) builds conversational tension and musical momentum.
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Maarai thatti nimirndhu nindru / Por munaikku odi sendru”
The end-rhyming words 'nindru' and 'sendru' provide a rhythmic marching cadence fitting for a battle song.
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Trivia
'Raja Malaiya Simman' (1959) was a action-adventure film starring Ranjan and Rajasulochana, released simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi crafted this witty dialogue-style song, showcasing the musical duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy's versatility in blending comedy with heroic motifs.
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