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Naan Aanaiyittal Adhu

From Naan – 1967 Film · 1967

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
Music director
T. K. Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Naan – 1967 Film
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
19 May 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan aanaiyittal
Indha kulandhagal
Vedhanai pada mattaar
Uyir ulla varai
Vida povadhillai
Kanneerilae thalla vida mattom
Ini kanneerilae thalla vida mattom
Paartha gyabagam illaiyoo
Paavi unnalae thollaiyoo
Madindhar avar endra ennamoo
Vaazhkai unakkae sondhamo
Caru melae eri vandhu
Moonji melae moodi potta soomari
Hello hello come on come on sombaeri
Baaki pottu odi vandhu thimireduthu
Aadi nirkkum koomaali
Hello hello come on come on yemaali
Unga ponnana udambu punnagalaama
Vambhuku varalamo
Kannathil tharavo innondru tharava
Kathiya theettadhae
Undhan buthiya theettu
Kathiya theettadhae
Undhan buthiya theettu
Adhu kaaliyaagi vittaal
Neeyum kambiyai neettu
Yemaara sonnadhu naano
En meedhu kobam thaano
Pinam pola nadithadhum naanae
Ennai nee yemattra mudiyathu
If I give the command,
these children
will not suffer in pain.
As long as I have breath in me,
I will never let it happen.
We will not let them be pushed to tears.
From now on, we will not let them be pushed to tears.
Don't you remember seeing me?
You wicked sinner, is all this trouble because of you?
Did you think that he was dead?
Does life belong only to you?
Arriving in a car,
a lazy rogue covering up his face!
Hello, hello, come on, come on, you slacker!
Running away leaving debts behind, full of arrogance,
a clown standing there dancing!
Hello, hello, come on, come on, you fool!
Should your precious body get bruised and hurt?
Why come looking for a fight?
Shall I slap your cheek, or give you another?
Do not sharpen your knife,
sharpen your mind instead!
Do not sharpen your knife,
sharpen your mind instead!
And if your mind is empty,
you might as well slip away and run!
Was it I who told you to get fooled?
Is that why you are angry with me?
It was I who acted like a corpse,
you can never deceive me!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This collection of lyrical lines reflects themes of social justice, protection of the vulnerable, moral advice, and bold confrontation. The protagonist asserts a protective duty towards suffering children and issues a stern warning against arrogance, deceit, and foolish violence. Rather than resorting to physical aggression (sharpening a knife), the lyrics advocate for intellectual sharpness and moral integrity, cautioning that deceit and mindless aggression lead only to ruin and imprisonment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Antimetabole / Contrast

“Kathiya theettadhae / Undhan buthiya theettu”

Contrasts physical weapon sharpening with mental acuity to emphasize wisdom over brute force.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Hello hello come on come on sombaeri / ... koomaali / ... yemaali”

Uses matching end sounds ('sombaeri', 'koomaali', 'yemaali') to give a catchy, rhythmic, and sarcastic cadence.

Metaphor

“Unga ponnana udambu punnagalaama”

Uses 'golden body' (ponnana udambu) as a metaphor for precious physical well-being that shouldn't be wasted on senseless fights.

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Trivia

The film 'Naan' (1967) marked T. K. Ramamoorthy's independent musical work after his separation from the iconic Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy duo. The song sequences showcase Vaali's trademark blend of philosophical advice and witty rhythm.

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