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Naalukku Naal

From Sonthamadi Nee Enakku · 1977

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Sonthamadi Nee Enakku
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
2 Apr 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naalukku naal maaruthu saami
Naalukku naal maaruthu saami
Naanum neengalum vaazhura bhoomi
Naalukku naal maaruthu saami
Naanum neengalum vaazhura bhoomi
Neer vazhi ponaal odam
Adhu nichayam karaiyai serum
Neer vazhi ponaal odam
Adhu nichayam karaiyai serum
Oor vazhivittu thani vazhi pogum
Per vazhi ellaam paavam
Naalukku naal maaruthu saami
Naanum neengalum vaazhura bhoomi
Nallathu endru solluvathellaam
Puththiyil yaeraathu sila puththiyil yaeraathu
Nallathu endru solluvathellaam
Puththiyil yaeraathu sila puththiyil yaeraathu
Pazham pallavi neenga paaduvathenga
Aa…aa….aa…..aa….aa….a…a….
Pazham pallavi neenga paaduvathenga
Thaalaaththil seraathu ivanga
Thaalaaththil seraathu
Naalukku naal maaruthu saami
Naanum neengalum vaazhura bhoomi
Chandhiran sevvaai saamigal endru
Manthiram solveenga
Solli poojaiyum seiveenga
Chandhiran sevvaai saamigal endru
Manthiram solveenga
Solli poojaiyum seiveenga
Indru chandhiran sevvaai mandalam thedi
Indru chandhiran sevvaai mandalam thedi
Enthiram solluthunga rocket
Enthiram solluthunga…..
Naalukku naal maaruthu saami
Naanum neengalum vaazhura bhoomi
Neer vazhi ponaal odam
Adhu nichayam karaiyai serum
Oor vazhi vittu thani vazhi pogum
Per vazhi ellaam paavam
Naalukku naal maaruthu saami
Naanum neengalum vaazhura bhoomi
Day by day, it keeps changing, sir,
Day by day, it keeps changing, sir,
This earth where you and I live!
Day by day, it keeps changing, sir,
This earth where you and I live!
If a boat goes with the flow of the water,
it is sure to reach the shore.
If a boat goes with the flow of the water,
it is sure to reach the shore.
Those who leave the common path and take their own,
all such stubborn people are truly pitiful...
Day by day, it keeps changing, sir,
This earth where you and I live!
Whatever is said with good intentions
does not enter their heads; some minds just won't get it.
Whatever is said with good intentions
does not enter their heads; some minds just won't get it.
Why do you keep singing the same old tune?
Aa.....aa...aa....aa..a....a....
Why do you keep singing the same old tune?
It does not fit with the modern beat,
it will never match their rhythm...
Day by day, it keeps changing, sir,
This earth where you and I live!
Believing the Moon and Mars are gods,
you chant sacred words,
and perform worship rituals.
Believing the Moon and Mars are gods,
you chant sacred words,
and perform worship rituals.
Today, heading toward the realms of the Moon and Mars,
Today, heading toward the realms of the Moon and Mars,
machines are travelling—rockets,
yes, machines are travelling out...
Day by day, it keeps changing, sir,
This earth where you and I live!
If a boat goes with the flow of the water,
it is sure to reach the shore.
Those who leave the common path and take their own,
all such stubborn people are truly pitiful...
Day by day, it keeps changing, sir,
This earth where you and I live!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Naalukku Naal Maaruthu Saami is a reflective and socially conscious song from the 1977 movie Sonthamadi Nee Enakku, composed by V. Kumar, written by Vaali, and sung by T. M. Soundararajan. The song reflects on how the world changes continuously with time. It highlights the contrast between traditional blind faith and scientific progress, pointing out how celestial bodies like the Moon and Mars—once revered solely as gods—are now being reached through technological marvels like rockets. Additionally, it offers a pragmatic commentary on human nature, advising people to follow wise pathways and adapt to evolving truths rather than clinging to outdated dogmas.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor / Analogy

“Neer vazhi ponaal odam adhu nichayam karaiyai serum”

The boat drifting along the water's flow to reach the shore serves as an analogy for leading a life aligned with natural order and wise direction.

Ethukai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Neer vazhi ponaal odam / Oor vazhivittu thani vazhi pogum”

The second consonant sound 'r' rhymes across lines ('Neer' and 'Oor').

Monai (First-letter alliteration)

“Pazham pallavi neenga paaduvathenga”

Repetition of the initial letter 'P' sound ('Pazham', 'pallavi', 'paaduvathenga').

Irony / Social Commentary

“Indru chandhiran sevvaai mandalam thedi enthiram solluthunga rocket”

Contrasts ancient superstitious rituals worshipping planets as gods with modern science reaching those planets using rockets.

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Trivia

The lyrics composed by Vaali reflect the growing popularity of rationalism and scientific temper in 1970s Tamil cinema, referencing real-world scientific developments such as space exploration to Mars and the Moon.

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