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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Natta Thiruthap Poren

From Mannavan Vanthaanadi · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Mannavan Vanthaanadi1975

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Naan naatta thirutha poren…I am going to reform the country...
Andha kottaiya pidikka poren…I am going to capture that fort...
Male
Naan naatta thirutha poren…I am going to reform the country...
Andha kottaiya pidikka poren…I am going to capture that fort...
Andha kottaiya pidikka poren…I am going to capture that fort...
Koottam pottu kodi pudichuGathering crowds and waving flags,
Aattam pottu adhira vechuDancing and making the ground shake,
Male
Aahaa koottam pottu kodi pudichuAha, gathering crowds and waving flags,
Aattam pottu adhira vechuDancing and making the ground shake,
Kolgaiyilae vellap porenI am going to win through principles.
Naattil ulla perum thalaivarThe great leaders in the country,
Kaatti vecha paadhaiyilaeIn the path they showed,
Male
Naattil ulla perum thalaivarThe great leaders in the country,
Kaatti vecha paadhaiyilaeIn the path they showed,
Naattaiyae aala porenI am going to rule the nation.
Male
Naan naatta thirutha poren…I am going to reform the country...
Andha kottaiya pidikka poren…I am going to capture that fort...
Andha kottaiya pidikka poren…I am going to capture that fort...
Male
Oorai yaemaatrum ullaasakkaaranThe playboy who deceives the town,
Vaeshatha kalaikka porenI am going to unmask his disguise.
Oorai yaemaatrum ullaasakkaaranThe playboy who deceives the town,
Vaeshatha kalaikka porenI am going to unmask his disguise.
Ullae onnaaga veliyae onnaagaBeing one thing inside and another outside,
Pesaama panna porenI will put an end to it without fuss.
Dhinam paadu pattavan pattini ullavanThe daily laborer and the hungry,
Paavap pattavan pallatthil ullavanThe unfortunate and those trapped in low places,
Vaazhavai munnaetra porenI am going to uplift their lives.
Makkal vaazhavai munnaetra porenI am going to uplift the lives of the people.
Male
Naan naatta thirutha poren…I am going to reform the country...
Andha kottaiya pidikka poren…I am going to capture that fort...
Male
Aani achaani illaadha thaeraiA chariot without a kingpin,
Ellorkkum kaatta porenI am going to expose to everyone.
Aani achaani illaadha thaeraiA chariot without a kingpin,
Ellorkkum kaatta porenI am going to expose to everyone.
Acham panpaadu illaadha aalaiA person devoid of fear and culture,
Ennaannu kekka porenI am going to question and confront.
Indha naattu makkalin nalladhu kettadhuThe joys and sorrows of the people of this land,
Naattil ulla en kannil pattadhuWere witnessed by my eyes right here in this country.
Nalla vazhi kaatta porenI am going to show the right path.
Romba nalla vazhi kaatta porenI am going to show a truly good path.
Male
Naan naatta thirutha poren…I am going to reform the country...
Andha kottaiya pidikka poren…I am going to capture that fort...
Male
Maedu pallangal illaamal ooraiWithout high-and-low inequalities in the town,
Onnaaga panna porenI am going to make everyone united as one.
Maedu pallangal illaamal ooraiWithout high-and-low inequalities in the town,
Onnaaga panna porenI am going to make everyone united as one.
Vaetru naattorgal en veettu chotraiOutsiders consuming the food of my home,
Thinnaama kaakka porenI am going to protect and prevent.
Ada kaalam vandhadhu kathiya theettuAh, the time has arrived, sharpen the knife,
Kathiya pola buthiya theettuSharpen your intellect like a sharp knife!
Vetriyai naan vaangi thaarenI will fetch victory for you.
Vetriyai naan vaangi thaarenI will fetch victory for you.
Male
Naan naatta thirutha poren…I am going to reform the country...
Andha kottaiya pidikka poren…I am going to capture that fort...
Andha kottaiya pidikka porenI am going to capture that fort...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic, socio-political song expresses the protagonist's fiery resolve to reform society and eliminate corruption. The protagonist vows to capture 'the fort' (symbolic of political power and governance) through principled leadership, following the footsteps of great past leaders. He aims to unmask hypocritical exploiters, uplift the poor and underprivileged, eradicate social inequalities, and ensure justice and prosperity for the working class. The lyrics serve as a call to action, encouraging people to sharpen their intellect and fight against social ills. Vaali's powerful imagery highlights the contrast between deceptive leaders and the suffering common people, framing political power not as a goal of ambition, but as a tool for public service and social equality.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Koottam pottu kodi pudichu / Aattam pottu adhira vechu”

The second consonant sounds 'tt' match across lines (Koottam / Aattam), creating a rhythmic cadence.

Metaphor & Imagery

“Aani achaani illaadha thaerai Ellorkkum kaatta poren”

Comparing a leader without principles or substance to a chariot lacking an axle pin (aani achaani), which cannot run properly.

Simile (Upamaika)

“Kathiya pola buthiya theettu”

Comparing the sharpening of human intellect (buthi) to the sharpening of a knife (kathi).

Antithesis / Contrast

“Ullae onnaaga veliyae onnaaga”

Contrasting inner deceit with outer hypocrisy (Ullae onnaaga veliyae onnaaga) and social hierarchy (Maedu pallangal).

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Trivia

This song belongs to the classic era of Tamil socio-political film tracks popularized during the 1970s. The phrase 'kottai' (fort) specifically references St. George Fort in Chennai, which houses the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, a frequent metaphor in Tamil cinema for obtaining political power to serve the public.

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