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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Yaaru Nee Yaaru

From Panakkara Penn · 2015

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Panakkara Penn
Movie release year
2015
Lyrics added on
1 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan yaaru nee yaaru
Naamellaam yaaryaaru
Nee enni paaru
Kaariyam perusaa
Veeriyam perusaa
Vaa vanthu kooru
Naan yaaru nee yaaru
Naamellaam yaaryaaru
Nee enni paaru
Kaariyam perusaa
Veeriyam perusaa
Vaa vanthu kooru
Nambi pazhagura uravukkuthaanae
Natpu endru kooru
Otti uravaadi vittu vilagi poe
Osanthavanthaan yaaru
Nambi pazhagura uravukkuthaanae
Natpu endru kooru
Otti uravaadi vittu vilagi poe
Osanthavanthaan yaaru
Aasaiyum varalaam
Roshamum varalaam
Avasaram varalaama
Aanathu aachu ponathu pochu
Aanantha padalaamaa
Naan yaaru nee yaaru
Naamellaam yaaryaaru
Nee enni paaru
Kaariyam perusaa
Veeriyam perusaa
Vaa vanthu kooru
Bodhai mayakkaththil aattam podalaam
Paadhai maaralaamaa
Paathai maarinaal payanam maarumo
Paarththukka vendaamaa
Bodhai mayakkaththil aattam podalaam
Paadhai maaralaamaa
Paathai maarinaal payanam maarumo
Paarththukka vendaamaa
Naan yaaru nee yaaru
Naamellaam yaaryaaru
Nee enni paaru
Kaariyam perusaa
Veeriyam perusaa
Vaa vanthu kooru
Who am I? Who are you?
Who are we all, really?
Just think about it.
Is getting things done greater,
or is sheer pride greater?
Come and tell me.
Who am I? Who are you?
Who are we all, really?
Just think about it.
Is getting things done greater,
or is sheer pride greater?
Come and tell me.
Only a bond built on trust
can truly be called friendship.
Becoming close, acting loving, and then walking away—
who has ever become great doing that?
Only a bond built on trust
can truly be called friendship.
Becoming close, acting loving, and then walking away—
who has ever become great doing that?
Desires may arise,
pride and anger may flare up,
but should one act in haste?
What is done is done, and what is gone is gone;
can we not just be happy?
Who am I? Who are you?
Who are we all, really?
Just think about it.
Is getting things done greater,
or is sheer pride greater?
Come and tell me.
You may dance in the thrill of intoxication,
but should you lose your way?
If your path changes, your journey will change;
shouldn't you watch your step?
You may dance in the thrill of intoxication,
but should you lose your way?
If your path changes, your journey will change;
shouldn't you watch your step?
Who am I? Who are you?
Who are we all, really?
Just think about it.
Is getting things done greater,
or is sheer pride greater?
Come and tell me.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a philosophical inquiry into human nature, relationships, and moral boundaries. It opens with existential questions asking who we really are, challenging the listener to ponder whether worldly gain (kaariyam) or honor and inner strength (veeriyam) holds true significance. It defines true friendship as one rooted in unwavering trust rather than opportunistic intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhetorical Question (Vinaa)

“Naan yaaru nee yaaru”

Repeated questioning throughout the song to stimulate introspection on identity, morality, and choices.

Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Kaariyam perusaa / Veeriyam perusaa”

The second letters 'ri' in Kaariyam and Veeriyam create a classic Tamil poetic rhythm.

Monai (Initial Consonance/Alliteration)

“Paadhai maaralaamaa / Paathai maarinaal payanam maarumo”

Repetition of the 'Pa' sound creates acoustic harmony across lines.

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Trivia

Penned by the renowned lyricist Pulamaipithan and tuned by V. Kumar, this track features the distinct vocals of Vani Jairam, bringing a philosophical tone often characteristic of 1970s Tamil cinema's moral reflective songs.

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