Naan Paartha
From Needhikku Thalaivanangu · 1976
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Needhikku Thalaivanangu1976
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen | I can treat even your grandfather |
| Male | |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen | I can treat even your grandfather |
| Pettredutha thaayaaga mattravarai naan nenaichu | Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me |
| Pillaiyena vaazhbavandaa | I am one who lives as a son |
| Pettredutha thaayaaga mattravarai naan nenaichu | Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me |
| Pillaiyena vaazhbavandaa | I am one who lives as a son |
| Andha perumaigalai kaappavandaa | I am the one who protects those virtues |
| Male | |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen | I can treat even your grandfather |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Male | |
| Oorae sirikkudhu unnai paarthu | The whole town is laughing at you |
| Ippa oolaiyittu enna laabam | What is the point of howling now |
| Ennai paarthu | Looking at me |
| Male | |
| Oorae sirikkudhu unnai paarthu | The whole town is laughing at you |
| Ippa oolaiyittu enna laabam | What is the point of howling now |
| Ennai paarthu | Looking at me |
| Kaalam nerungudhu kadhai mudiya | Time is nearing for the story to end |
| Indha kaattu nari koottatthukku vidhi mudiya | For the fate of this pack of wild foxes to end |
| Kaalam nerungudhu kadhai mudiya | Time is nearing for the story to end |
| Indha kaattu nari koottatthukku vidhi mudiya | For the fate of this pack of wild foxes to end |
| Male | |
| Oorae sirikkudhu unnai paarthu | The whole town is laughing at you |
| Ippa oolaiyittu enna laabam | What is the point of howling now |
| Ennai paarthu | Looking at me |
| Male | |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen | I can treat even your grandfather |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Male | |
| Yae paithiyam… | Hey madman... |
| En kitta vilaiyaadura velai vaichukkaadhae | Don't try your tricks with me |
| Naan neruppu jaakkiradhai (Dialogue) | I am fire, be careful (Dialogue) |
| Male | |
| Naan neruppula nadappavandaa | I am someone who walks on fire |
| Aanaa needhikku bayandhavandaa | But I am someone who fears justice |
| Male | |
| Naan neruppula nadappavandaa | I am someone who walks on fire |
| Aanaa needhikku bayandhavandaa | But I am someone who fears justice |
| Dharumathai azhikka vandhaa | If anyone comes to destroy righteousness |
| Ennai thandhaenum kaappavandaa | I will protect it even by giving myself |
| Uyirai thandhaenum kaappavandaa | I will protect it even by giving my life |
| Male | |
| Naan yaarunnu ippodhu theriyaadhu | You do not know who I am right now |
| Adhai naanaaga sonnaalum puriyaadhu | Even if I tell you myself, you won't understand |
| Male | |
| Naan yaarunnu ippodhu theriyaadhu | You do not know who I am right now |
| Adhai naanaaga sonnaalum puriyaadhu | Even if I tell you myself, you won't understand |
| Oorukkul nee seiyum aniyaayam | The injustice you commit in this town |
| Naan ullavarai nichayamaa nadakkaadhu | Will definitely not happen as long as I am around |
| Oorukkul nee seiyum aniyaayam | The injustice you commit in this town |
| Naan ullavarai nichayamaa nadakkaadhu | Will definitely not happen as long as I am around |
| Male | |
| Naan neruppula nadappavandaa | I am someone who walks on fire |
| Aanaa needhikku bayandhavandaa | But I am someone who fears justice |
| Dharumathai azhikka vandhaa | If anyone comes to destroy righteousness |
| Ennai thandhaenum kaappavandaa | I will protect it even by giving myself |
| Uyirai thandhaenum kaappavandaa | I will protect it even by giving my life |
| Male | |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen | I can treat even your grandfather |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Male | |
| Jai aanjanaeyaa… | Hail Lord Hanuman... |
| Yae paitthiyam ennai nee keezhae thallittae | Hey madman, you pushed me down |
| Naan aandavanudaiya koyilaiyae | I am the temple of God itself |
| Paadhukkaakka porandhavan… | Born to protect... |
| Pudi saabam ( Dialogue) | Take this curse (Dialogue) |
| Male | |
| Kovil kaakka vandhavanae | If the one who came to guard the temple |
| Paavi endru maarivittaa | Turns into a sinner |
| Saami engu kudiyirukkum | Where will God reside? |
| Sengol pidikkum oruvan | If the one holding the royal scepter |
| Kanna kol pidikkum kalvan endraal | Turns into a thief holding a crowbar |
| Needhiengu kudiyirukkum | Where will justice reside? |
| Male | |
| Kovil kaakka vandhavanae | If the one who came to guard the temple |
| Paavi endru maarivittaa | Turns into a sinner |
| Saami engu kudiyirukkum | Where will God reside? |
| Sengol pidikkum oruvan | If the one holding the royal scepter |
| Kanna kol pidikkum kalvan endraal | Turns into a thief holding a crowbar |
| Needhiengu kudiyirukkum | Where will justice reside? |
| Male | |
| Naan kettu vacha kelviyilae porulirukku | There is deep meaning in the questions I asked |
| Adhai kaelaadhor ullathilae irulirukku | There is darkness in the hearts of those who don't listen to it |
| Adhai kaelaadhor ullathilae irulirukku | There is darkness in the hearts of those who don't listen to it |
| Male | |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen | I can treat even your grandfather |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Male | |
| Hei… | Hey... |
| Romba neramaa unna naan paarkkiren | I've been watching you for a long time |
| Sadhur vaangi sadhur vaangi | Swaying back and forth |
| Nee enna adikkira | You are hitting me |
| Male | |
| Edhukku kikkinnu sirippu thaeva ippa | Why do you need to giggle now? |
| Naan bakthan… | I am a devotee... |
| Ennaiyum thoduraan ungalaiyum thoduraan | He touches me, he touches you |
| Nammala ellaam ivan thodalaamaa | Should he be allowed to touch all of us? |
| Ivan enna jaadhi enna kulam enna kothiram | What caste, lineage, or clan is he? |
| Male | |
| Paadhukaaval porvaiyilae | Under the guise of protection |
| Jaadhi ina baedham solli | By speaking of caste and racial differences |
| Oor pagaiyai valarppavan nee | You are the one who fosters hatred in town |
| Ooril ullavarai modha vittu | Making the people in town fight among themselves |
| Kulla nari polirundhu | Being like a sly jackal |
| Rathamellaam kudippavan nee | You are the one who drinks everyone's blood |
| Male | |
| Paadhukaaval porvaiyilae | Under the guise of protection |
| Jaadhi ina baedham solli | By speaking of caste and racial differences |
| Oor pagaiyai valarppavan nee | You are the one who fosters hatred in town |
| Ooril ullavarai modha vittu | Making the people in town fight among themselves |
| Kulla nari polirundhu | Being like a sly jackal |
| Rathamellaam kudippavan nee | You are the one who drinks everyone's blood |
| Male | |
| Indha unmaigalai | These truths |
| Oorariya eduthuraippen | I will proclaim for the town to know |
| Naalai unnudaiya aattamellaam | Tomorrow, all your games |
| Mudithu vaippen | I will bring to an end |
| Naalai unnudaiya aattamellaam | Tomorrow, all your games |
| Mudithu vaippen | I will bring to an end |
| Male | |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen | I can treat even your grandfather |
| Pettredutha thaayaaga mattravarai naan nenaichu | Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me |
| Pillaiyena vaazhbavandaa | I am one who lives as a son |
| Pettredutha thaayaaga mattravarai naan nenaichu | Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me |
| Pillaiyena vaazhbavandaa | I am one who lives as a son |
| Andha perumaigalai kaappavandaa | I am the one who protects those virtues |
| Male | |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
| Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen | I can treat even your grandfather |
| Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran | I am a madman in appearance |
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
உன் பாட்டனுக்கும் வைத்தியம் பார்ப்பேன்
I am a madman in appearance
I can treat even your grandfather
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
உன் பாட்டனுக்கும் வைத்தியம் பார்ப்பேன்
பெற்றெடுத்தத் தாயாக மற்றவரை நான் நெனச்சுப்
பிள்ளையென வாழ்பவன்டா
பெற்றெடுத்தத் தாயாக மற்றவரை நான் நெனச்சுப்
பிள்ளையென வாழ்பவன்டா
அந்தப் பெருமைகளைப் காப்பவன்டா.....
I am a madman in appearance
I can treat even your grandfather
Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me
I am one who lives as a son
Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me
I am one who lives as a son
I am the one who protects those virtues
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
உன் பாட்டனுக்கும் வைத்தியம் பார்ப்பேன்
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
I am a madman in appearance
I can treat even your grandfather
I am a madman in appearance
ஊரே சிரிக்குது உன்னைப் பார்த்து
இப்போ ஊளையிட்டு என்ன லாபம்
என்னைப் பார்த்து
The whole town is laughing at you
What is the point of howling now
Looking at me
ஊரே சிரிக்குது உன்னைப் பார்த்து
இப்போ ஊளையிட்டு என்ன லாபம்
என்னைப் பார்த்து
காலம் நெருங்குது கதை முடிய
இந்தக் காட்டு நரிக்கூட்டத்துக்கு விதி முடிய
The whole town is laughing at you
What is the point of howling now
Looking at me
Time is nearing for the story to end
For the fate of this pack of wild foxes to end
Time is nearing for the story to end
For the fate of this pack of wild foxes to end
ஊரே சிரிக்குது உன்னைப் பார்த்து
இப்போ ஊளையிட்டு என்ன லாபம்
என்னைப் பார்த்து
The whole town is laughing at you
What is the point of howling now
Looking at me
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
உன் பாட்டனுக்கும் வைத்தியம் பார்ப்பேன்
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
I am a madman in appearance
I can treat even your grandfather
I am a madman in appearance
ஏ பைத்தியம்.....
என் கிட்ட விளையாடுற வேலை வச்சுக்காதே
நான் நெருப்பு ஜாக்கிரதை (வசனம்)
Hey madman...
Don't try your tricks with me
I am fire, be careful (Dialogue)
நான் நெருப்புல நடப்பவன்டா
ஆனா நீதிக்கு பயந்தவன்டா
I am someone who walks on fire
But I am someone who fears justice
நான் நெருப்புல நடப்பவன்டா
ஆனா நீதிக்கு பயந்தவன்டா
தருமத்தை அழிக்க வந்தா
என்னைத் தந்தேனும் காப்பவன்டா
உயிரைத் தந்தேனும் காப்பவன்டா
I am someone who walks on fire
But I am someone who fears justice
If anyone comes to destroy righteousness
I will protect it even by giving myself
I will protect it even by giving my life
நான் யாருன்னு இப்போது தெரியாது
அதை நானாகச் சொன்னாலும் புரியாது
You do not know who I am right now
Even if I tell you myself, you won't understand
நான் யாருன்னு இப்போது தெரியாது
அதை நானாகச் சொன்னாலும் புரியாது
ஊருக்குள் நீ செய்யும் அநியாயம்
நான் உள்ளவரை நிச்சயமா நடக்காது.......
ஊருக்குள் நீ செய்யும் அநியாயம்
நான் உள்ளவரை நிச்சயமா நடக்காது.......
You do not know who I am right now
Even if I tell you myself, you won't understand
The injustice you commit in this town
Will definitely not happen as long as I am around
The injustice you commit in this town
Will definitely not happen as long as I am around
நான் நெருப்புல நடப்பவன்டா
ஆனா நீதிக்கு பயந்தவன்டா
தருமத்தை அழிக்க வந்தா
என்னைத் தந்தேனும் காப்பவன்டா
உயிரைத் தந்தேனும் காப்பவன்டா
I am someone who walks on fire
But I am someone who fears justice
If anyone comes to destroy righteousness
I will protect it even by giving myself
I will protect it even by giving my life
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
உன் பாட்டனுக்கும் வைத்தியம் பார்ப்பேன்
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
I am a madman in appearance
I can treat even your grandfather
I am a madman in appearance
ஜெய் ஆஞ்சநேயா
ஏ பைத்தியம் என்னை நீ கீழே தள்ளிட்டே
நான் ஆண்டவானுடைய கோயிலையே
பாதுக்காக்க பொறந்தவன்....
புடி சாபம் (வசனம்)
Hail Lord Hanuman...
Hey madman, you pushed me down
I am the temple of God itself
Born to protect...
Take this curse (Dialogue)
கோவில் காக்க வந்தவனே
பாவி என்று மாறிவிட்டா
சாமி எங்கு குடியிருக்கும்
செங்கோல் பிடிக்கும் ஒருவன்
கன்னக்கோல் பிடிக்கும் கள்வனென்றால்
நீதியெங்கு குடியிருக்கும்
If the one who came to guard the temple
Turns into a sinner
Where will God reside?
If the one holding the royal scepter
Turns into a thief holding a crowbar
Where will justice reside?
கோவில் காக்க வந்தவனே
பாவி என்று மாறிவிட்டா
சாமி எங்கு குடியிருக்கும்
செங்கோல் பிடிக்கும் ஒருவன்
கன்னக்கோல் பிடிக்கும் கள்வனென்றால்
நீதியெங்கு குடியிருக்கும்
If the one who came to guard the temple
Turns into a sinner
Where will God reside?
If the one holding the royal scepter
Turns into a thief holding a crowbar
Where will justice reside?
நான் கேட்டு வச்ச கேள்வியிலே பொருளிருக்கு
அதைக் கேளாதோர் உள்ளத்திலே இருளிருக்கு
அதைக் கேளாதோர் உள்ளத்திலே இருளிருக்கு
There is deep meaning in the questions I asked
There is darkness in the hearts of those who don't listen to it
There is darkness in the hearts of those who don't listen to it
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
உன் பாட்டனுக்கும் வைத்தியம் பார்ப்பேன்
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
I am a madman in appearance
I can treat even your grandfather
I am a madman in appearance
ஹேய்....
ரொம்ப நேரமா உன்ன நான் பார்க்கிறேன்
சதுர் வாங்கி சதுர் வாங்கி
நீ என்ன அடிக்கிற
Hey...
I've been watching you for a long time
Swaying back and forth
You are hitting me
அதுக்கு கிக்கின்னு சிரிப்பு தேவை இப
நான் பக்தன்
என்னையும் தொடுறான் உங்களையும் தொடுறான்
நம்மள எல்லாம் இவன் தொடலாமா
இவன் என்ன க்ஜாதி என்ன குளம் என்ன கோத்திரம்
Why do you need to giggle now?
I am a devotee...
He touches me, he touches you
Should he be allowed to touch all of us?
What caste, lineage, or clan is he?
பாதுகாவல் போர்வையிலே
ஜாதி இன பேதம் சொல்லி
ஊர்ப் பகையை வளர்ப்பவன் நீ
ஊரில் உள்ளவரை மோதவிட்டு
குள்ளநரி போலிருந்து
ரத்தமெல்லாம் குடிப்பவன் நீ
Under the guise of protection
By speaking of caste and racial differences
You are the one who fosters hatred in town
Making the people in town fight among themselves
Being like a sly jackal
You are the one who drinks everyone's blood
இந்த உண்மைகளை
ஊரறிய எடுத்துரைப்பேன்
நாளை உன்னுடைய ஆட்டமெல்லாம்
முடித்து வைப்பேன்
நாளை உன்னுடைய ஆட்டமெல்லாம்
முடித்து வைப்பேன்
Under the guise of protection
By speaking of caste and racial differences
You are the one who fosters hatred in town
Making the people in town fight among themselves
Being like a sly jackal
You are the one who drinks everyone's blood
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
உன் பாட்டனுக்கும் வைத்தியம் பார்ப்பேன்
பெற்றெடுத்தத் தாயாக மற்றவரை நான் நெனச்சுப்
பிள்ளையென வாழ்பவன்டா
பெற்றெடுத்தத் தாயாக மற்றவரை நான் நெனச்சுப்
பிள்ளையென வாழ்பவன்டா
அந்தப் பெருமைகளைப் காப்பவன்டா.....
These truths
I will proclaim for the town to know
Tomorrow, all your games
I will bring to an end
Tomorrow, all your games
I will bring to an end
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
உன் பாட்டனுக்கும் வைத்தியம் பார்ப்பேன்
நான் பாத்தா பைத்தியக்காரன்
I am a madman in appearance
I can treat even your grandfather
Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me
I am one who lives as a son
Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me
I am one who lives as a son
I am the one who protects those virtues
I am a madman in appearance
I can treat even your grandfather
I am a madman in appearance
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen
I can treat even your grandfather
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen
I can treat even your grandfather
Pettredutha thaayaaga mattravarai naan nenaichu
Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me
Pillaiyena vaazhbavandaa
I am one who lives as a son
Pettredutha thaayaaga mattravarai naan nenaichu
Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me
Pillaiyena vaazhbavandaa
I am one who lives as a son
Andha perumaigalai kaappavandaa
I am the one who protects those virtues
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen
I can treat even your grandfather
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Oorae sirikkudhu unnai paarthu
The whole town is laughing at you
Ippa oolaiyittu enna laabam
What is the point of howling now
Ennai paarthu
Looking at me
Oorae sirikkudhu unnai paarthu
The whole town is laughing at you
Ippa oolaiyittu enna laabam
What is the point of howling now
Ennai paarthu
Looking at me
Kaalam nerungudhu kadhai mudiya
Time is nearing for the story to end
Indha kaattu nari koottatthukku vidhi mudiya
For the fate of this pack of wild foxes to end
Kaalam nerungudhu kadhai mudiya
Time is nearing for the story to end
Indha kaattu nari koottatthukku vidhi mudiya
For the fate of this pack of wild foxes to end
Oorae sirikkudhu unnai paarthu
The whole town is laughing at you
Ippa oolaiyittu enna laabam
What is the point of howling now
Ennai paarthu
Looking at me
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen
I can treat even your grandfather
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Yae paithiyam…
Hey madman...
En kitta vilaiyaadura velai vaichukkaadhae
Don't try your tricks with me
Naan neruppu jaakkiradhai (Dialogue)
I am fire, be careful (Dialogue)
Naan neruppula nadappavandaa
I am someone who walks on fire
Aanaa needhikku bayandhavandaa
But I am someone who fears justice
Naan neruppula nadappavandaa
I am someone who walks on fire
Aanaa needhikku bayandhavandaa
But I am someone who fears justice
Dharumathai azhikka vandhaa
If anyone comes to destroy righteousness
Ennai thandhaenum kaappavandaa
I will protect it even by giving myself
Uyirai thandhaenum kaappavandaa
I will protect it even by giving my life
Naan yaarunnu ippodhu theriyaadhu
You do not know who I am right now
Adhai naanaaga sonnaalum puriyaadhu
Even if I tell you myself, you won't understand
Naan yaarunnu ippodhu theriyaadhu
You do not know who I am right now
Adhai naanaaga sonnaalum puriyaadhu
Even if I tell you myself, you won't understand
Oorukkul nee seiyum aniyaayam
The injustice you commit in this town
Naan ullavarai nichayamaa nadakkaadhu
Will definitely not happen as long as I am around
Oorukkul nee seiyum aniyaayam
The injustice you commit in this town
Naan ullavarai nichayamaa nadakkaadhu
Will definitely not happen as long as I am around
Naan neruppula nadappavandaa
I am someone who walks on fire
Aanaa needhikku bayandhavandaa
But I am someone who fears justice
Dharumathai azhikka vandhaa
If anyone comes to destroy righteousness
Ennai thandhaenum kaappavandaa
I will protect it even by giving myself
Uyirai thandhaenum kaappavandaa
I will protect it even by giving my life
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen
I can treat even your grandfather
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Jai aanjanaeyaa…
Hail Lord Hanuman...
Yae paitthiyam ennai nee keezhae thallittae
Hey madman, you pushed me down
Naan aandavanudaiya koyilaiyae
I am the temple of God itself
Paadhukkaakka porandhavan…
Born to protect...
Pudi saabam ( Dialogue)
Take this curse (Dialogue)
Kovil kaakka vandhavanae
If the one who came to guard the temple
Paavi endru maarivittaa
Turns into a sinner
Saami engu kudiyirukkum
Where will God reside?
Sengol pidikkum oruvan
If the one holding the royal scepter
Kanna kol pidikkum kalvan endraal
Turns into a thief holding a crowbar
Needhiengu kudiyirukkum
Where will justice reside?
Kovil kaakka vandhavanae
If the one who came to guard the temple
Paavi endru maarivittaa
Turns into a sinner
Saami engu kudiyirukkum
Where will God reside?
Sengol pidikkum oruvan
If the one holding the royal scepter
Kanna kol pidikkum kalvan endraal
Turns into a thief holding a crowbar
Needhiengu kudiyirukkum
Where will justice reside?
Naan kettu vacha kelviyilae porulirukku
There is deep meaning in the questions I asked
Adhai kaelaadhor ullathilae irulirukku
There is darkness in the hearts of those who don't listen to it
Adhai kaelaadhor ullathilae irulirukku
There is darkness in the hearts of those who don't listen to it
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen
I can treat even your grandfather
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Hei…
Hey...
Romba neramaa unna naan paarkkiren
I've been watching you for a long time
Sadhur vaangi sadhur vaangi
Swaying back and forth
Nee enna adikkira
You are hitting me
Edhukku kikkinnu sirippu thaeva ippa
Why do you need to giggle now?
Naan bakthan…
I am a devotee...
Ennaiyum thoduraan ungalaiyum thoduraan
He touches me, he touches you
Nammala ellaam ivan thodalaamaa
Should he be allowed to touch all of us?
Ivan enna jaadhi enna kulam enna kothiram
What caste, lineage, or clan is he?
Paadhukaaval porvaiyilae
Under the guise of protection
Jaadhi ina baedham solli
By speaking of caste and racial differences
Oor pagaiyai valarppavan nee
You are the one who fosters hatred in town
Ooril ullavarai modha vittu
Making the people in town fight among themselves
Kulla nari polirundhu
Being like a sly jackal
Rathamellaam kudippavan nee
You are the one who drinks everyone's blood
Paadhukaaval porvaiyilae
Under the guise of protection
Jaadhi ina baedham solli
By speaking of caste and racial differences
Oor pagaiyai valarppavan nee
You are the one who fosters hatred in town
Ooril ullavarai modha vittu
Making the people in town fight among themselves
Kulla nari polirundhu
Being like a sly jackal
Rathamellaam kudippavan nee
You are the one who drinks everyone's blood
Indha unmaigalai
These truths
Oorariya eduthuraippen
I will proclaim for the town to know
Naalai unnudaiya aattamellaam
Tomorrow, all your games
Mudithu vaippen
I will bring to an end
Naalai unnudaiya aattamellaam
Tomorrow, all your games
Mudithu vaippen
I will bring to an end
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen
I can treat even your grandfather
Pettredutha thaayaaga mattravarai naan nenaichu
Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me
Pillaiyena vaazhbavandaa
I am one who lives as a son
Pettredutha thaayaaga mattravarai naan nenaichu
Treating other women like the mother who gave birth to me
Pillaiyena vaazhbavandaa
I am one who lives as a son
Andha perumaigalai kaappavandaa
I am the one who protects those virtues
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Un paattanukkum vaithiyam paarppen
I can treat even your grandfather
Naan paatha paithiyakkaaran
I am a madman in appearance
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Naan Paatha Paithiyakkaaran from the 1976 Tamil film Needhikku Thalaivanangu features the protagonist using the guise of a eccentric madman to critique society, expose corrupt authority figures, and dismantle oppressive power structures. Through sharp social commentary disguised as rambling madness, the protagonist calls out hypocrites who divide people using caste, creed, and false piety while exploiting the vulnerable.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Indha kaattu nari koottatthukku vidhi mudiya”
Compares corrupt and exploitative villains to wild foxes who divide society and feed on people's suffering.
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa)
“Kovil kaakka vandhavanae paavi endru maarivittaa saami engu kudiyirukkum”
Uses dramatic questions to challenge hypocritical guardians and corrupt rulers.
Contrast / Antithesis (Muran)
“Naan neruppula nadappavandaa aanaa needhikku bayandhavandaa”
Juxtaposes physical fearlessness with deep respect and fear for moral righteousness and justice.
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Trivia
Needhikku Thalaivanangu (1976) was directed by P. Neelakantan and starred M.G. Ramachandran (MGR). The music was composed by M.S. Viswanathan with lyrics written by Pulamaipithan. The song features MGR performing in disguise, a famous trademark of his cinema used to deliver moral lessons and societal commentary directly to the audience.
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