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Lyrics & meaning

Nadappathu Sugamena Nadathu

From Moondru Dheivangal · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Moondru Dheivangal
Movie release year
1971
Lyrics added on
30 Aug 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Nadappathu sugamena nadathu
Varum naalai unadhena ninaithu
Vaazhvae peridhena madhithu
Naam vaazhvom manam vittu sirithu
Nadappathu sugamena nadathu
Varum naalai unadhena ninaithu
Vaazhvae peridhena madhithu
Naam vaazhvom manam vittu sirithu
Podhaathu nee kanda raajangam
Pesadhae poli vedhaantham
Paaradhae verum panjaangam
Unakkoru ulagathai amaithu
Valarthu eduthu nadathu
Solladhae thunbathai solladhae
Payanam pogum podhu nillathae
Solladhae thunbathai solladhae
Payanam pogum podhu nillathae
Nadappathu sugamena nadathu
Varum naalai unadhena ninaithu
Vaazhvae peridhena madhithu
Naam vaazhvom manam vittu sirithu
Kalyanam poi solli kalyanam
Penn vendum veetukku pon vendum
Kann podu mella kai podu
Sugam ondru mudinthida
Edhuvum vazhiyae idhuvum sariyae
Anbodu naam kanda panpaadu
Thunaiyai serkka vendum pennodu
Anbodu naam kanda panpaadu
Thunaiyai serkka vendum pennodu
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Accept whatever happens as good and move forward,
Believing that tomorrow belongs to you,
Cherishing life above all else,
Let us live, laughing with all our hearts!
Accept whatever happens as good and move forward,
Believing that tomorrow belongs to you,
Cherishing life above all else,
Let us live, laughing with all our hearts!
The kingdom you have seen is not enough,
Do not preach hollow philosophy,
Do not just keep checking the almanac,
Create a world of your own,
Nurture it, raise it, and lead it forward!
Do not speak of sorrows, do not dwell on pain,
Do not stop when you are on a journey!
Do not speak of sorrows, do not dwell on pain,
Do not stop when you are on a journey!
Accept whatever happens as good and move forward,
Believing that tomorrow belongs to you,
Cherishing life above all else,
Let us live, laughing with all our hearts!
A marriage—make it happen even if it takes a lie,
A bride is needed, and wealth is needed for the home,
Cast a glance, gently make your move,
To achieve a happy outcome,
Any way is fine, even this is right!
The tradition we cherish with love,
Is to unite a girl with her life partner!
The tradition we cherish with love,
Is to unite a girl with her life partner!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Nadappathu Sugamena Nadathu' is an uplifting, optimistic track that emphasizes a positive outlook on life, practical action, and resilience over fatalism or empty philosophy. Lyricist Kannadasan encourages listeners to embrace whatever happens with grace, treat life as a grand opportunity, and refrain from dwelling on sorrow or relying blindly on astrological almanacs. One must actively build their own future and keep moving forward on life's journey with a cheerful heart. In the latter verses, the song touches upon societal milestones like marriage, referencing traditional wisdom to highlight that bringing two hearts together in love and domestic harmony is an essential cultural ideal.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration) and Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Podhaathu nee kanda raajangam / Pesadhae poli vedhaantham / Paaradhae verum panjaangam”

Lines 9-11 feature 'Monai' (matching initial consonant sounds 'Po-', 'Pe-', 'Paa-') and 'Iyaibu' (end rhyming words 'raajangam', 'vedhaantham', 'panjaangam').

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

“Solladhae thunbathai solladhae”

The word 'solladhae' is repeated twice in the line to forcefully emphasize rejecting negative speech and grief.

Proverbial Allusion

“Kalyanam poi solli kalyanam”

Refers to the classic Tamil proverb 'Aayiram poi solliyaavadhu oru kalyanathai sei' (Tell a thousand lies if needed to facilitate a wedding), highlighting practical pragmatism.

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Trivia

Moondru Dheivangal (1971) stars Sivaji Ganesan, Muthuraman, and Nagesh, directed by P. Madhavan. Though often unlisted in brief lyric sheets, the film's music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics penned by Kannadasan and vocals performed by T. M. Soundararajan.

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