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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Jeyichu Kaatturen

From Poo Pootha Nandavanam · 1988

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
S. Janaki, Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Poo Pootha Nandavanam1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naan jeyichchu kaatturaenI will win and prove it
Nenachatha mudichchu kaatturaenI will accomplish what I thought of and show it
Female
Naan jeyichchu kaatturaenI will win and prove it
Nenachatha mudichchu kaatturaenI will accomplish what I thought of and show it
Naan jeyichchu kaatturaenI will win and prove it
Nenachatha mudichchu kaatturaenI will accomplish what I thought of and show it
Male
Jeyippathu yaaru thorppathu yaaruWho wins and who loses
Neram vanthaa theriyuthuWill be known when the time comes
Jeyippathu yaaru thorppathu yaaruWho wins and who loses
Neram vanthaa theriyuthuWill be known when the time comes
Female
Naan manasukkullae nenachapadiJust as I wished in my heart
Thaayakatta uruluthuThe dice are rolling
Female
Naan jeyichchu kaatturaenI will win and prove it
Nenachatha mudichchu kaatturaenI will accomplish what I thought of and show it
Female
Aadura aattam paramapadhamThe game being played is snakes and ladders
Aattaththil enakke vettri varumIn this game, victory will come to me
Enna pola maalaiyai ingae soottuvaenI will adorn myself with a garland of victory here
Male :Aadura aattaththil mudivu varumMale: This game being played will reach its end
Thorppathu yaarena therinthuvidumIt will be known who loses
Unmaiyenna enbathaiWhat the truth actually is
Solli kaattuvaenI will show by proving it
Female
Panthayam kattavaa mamaFemale: Shall I place a bet, uncle?
Male :Saththiyam jeyikkum vaammaaMale: Truth will prevail, come woman
Female :Panthayam kattavaa mamaFemale: Shall I place a bet, uncle?
Male :Saththiyam jeyikkum vaammaaMale: Truth will prevail, come woman
Female :Oru thaayam iru thaayamFemale: Calling one point, calling two points
Solli solli poduvaenI will roll the dice repeatedly calling it out
Female
Naan jeyichchu kaatturaenI will win and prove it
Nenachatha mudichchu kaatturaenI will accomplish what I thought of and show it
Female
Jeyippathu yaaru thorppathu yaaruWho wins and who loses
Neram vanthaa theriyuthuWill be known when the time comes
Nam manasukkullae nenachapadiJust as we wished in our hearts
Thaayakkatta uruluthuThe dice are rolling
Female
Naan jeyichchu kaatturaenI will win and prove it
Nenachatha mudichchu kaatturaen….I will accomplish what I thought of and show it...
Male
Aadum aattam soothaattamThe game played here is a gamble
Yaeno ingu poraattamWhy is there a conflict here?
Niyaayam yaedhu niyaayamWhere is justice, what is justice?
Adhai thaayam sollaathuThe game dice cannot preach justice
Female :Enthan aattan ippothuFemale: My turn to move now
Pottaa yaedhum thappaadhuIf played, nothing will go wrong
Male :Maanae adi naanaeMale: Oh my deer-like woman, I myself
Unai vella pogindrenAm going to win over you
Female
Kaalam neram paaththaachchuThe auspicious time has been seen
Oru poovum vachchu kettaachchuAn omen using a flower has been sought
Vetri en pakkamae en dheivam sammathamVictory is on my side, my deity consents
Male :AahaanMale: Ahaan
Female :Vetri en pakkamae en dheivam sammathamaeFemale: Victory is on my side, my deity consents
Male
Naalu ullangal nooru ennangalFour hearts and a hundred thoughts
Enna aattam idhuWhat kind of game is this?
Naalu ullangal nooru ennangalFour hearts and a hundred thoughts
Enna aattam idhuWhat kind of game is this?
Female
Naan jeyichchu kaatturaenI will win and prove it
Nenachatha mudichchu kaatturaenI will accomplish what I thought of and show it
Male :Jeyippathu yaaru thorppathu yaaruMale: Who wins and who loses
Neram vanthaa theriyuthuWill be known when the time comes
Female
Naan manasukkullae nenachapadiJust as I wished in my heart
Thaayakatta uruluthuThe dice are rolling
Female
Naan jeyichchu kaatturaenI will win and prove it
Nenachatha mudichchu kaatturaenI will accomplish what I thought of and show it
Naan jeyichchu kaatturaenI will win and prove it
Nenachatha mudichchu kaatturaen….I will accomplish what I thought of and show it...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic duet features a playful yet competitive duel of wits and dice between the lead characters. Framing their personal conflict and romance through traditional games like Paramapadham (snakes and ladders) and Thaayakkattai (dice game), both characters express supreme confidence in their ultimate triumph. The heroine asserts her luck and determination, while the hero responds with moral conviction that truth and justice will ultimately prevail over mere chance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain / Repetition (Edukku)

Naan jeyichchu kaatturaen

The line 'Naan jeyichchu kaatturaen / Nenachatha mudichchu kaatturaen' serves as a dominant refrain throughout the track to underscore unwavering determination.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Aadura aattam paramapadham

Comparing the twists and turns of human relationship dynamics and challenges to Paramapadham (snakes and ladders).

Antithesis / Parallelism

Jeyippathu yaaru thorppathu yaaru

Pairing contrasting outcomes ('Jeyippathu yaaru' vs 'thorppathu yaaru') to emphasize the uncertainty and stakes of the contest.

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Trivia

'Poo Pootha Nandavanam' (1988) features lyrics by the acclaimed poet Pulamaipithan. The song cleverly utilizes traditional Tamil board game vocabulary like 'Thaayam', 'Thaayakkattai', and 'Paramapadham' as allegories for luck, skill, and fate in personal conflicts.

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