Nalla Thalaivanum Thalaiviyum
From Pillai Pasam · 1991
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Nalla thalaivanum thalaiviyum | The house where a good leader and his wife |
| Vaazhum veedu | Live together |
| Dhevan aalayam | Is a divine temple of God |
| Female | |
| Sanga thamizhena | Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature |
| Nilaithidum naalum | Enduring forever through time |
| Ingu paadum kaaviyam | Is the epic sung here |
| Male | |
| Ingu annan endru | Here, as elder brother |
| Thangai yendru rendu kili | And younger sister, two parrots live |
| Female | |
| Indha rendu kili | These two lovebirds |
| Kandadhoru anbin vazhi | Have found the pathway of love |
| Female | |
| Thalaivan | The Leader |
| Male :Hae haa haa | Male : Hae haa haa |
| Nalla thalaivanum thalaiviyum | The house where a good leader and his wife |
| Vaazhum veedu | Live together |
| Dhevan aalayam | Is a divine temple of God |
| Female | |
| Sanga thamizhena | Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature |
| Nilaithidum naalum | Enduring forever through time |
| Ingu paadum kaaviyam | Is the epic sung here |
| Male | |
| Thanga gunangalin uraividam | An abode of golden virtues |
| Thandhai yenum indha | Is this father, who is like a |
| Nirai kudam vaazhthugal | Full pot of endless blessings |
| Vaangidum pillai naam | We are the children who receive those blessings |
| Female | |
| Annai manam oru malar vanam | Mother's heart is a flower garden |
| Andha vanathinil | In that beautiful garden |
| Dhinam dhinam aadidum | Dancing day after day |
| paadidum mullai naam | And singing, we are the jasmine blossoms |
| Male | |
| Endha vazhi nalla vazhi | Which path is the righteous path |
| Andha vazhi thaanae | That path alone |
| Eppozhudhum sollubavan naanae | I am the one who constantly directs |
| Female | |
| Endha mozhi annai mozhi | Which language is the mother tongue |
| Andha mozhi thaanae | That language alone |
| Mandhiram endrennubaval naanae | I am the one who holds it sacred like a chant |
| Male | |
| Aanandham kodi | Crores of pure happiness |
| Vandhadhingu thaedi | Have come seeking us here |
| Kaalam thorum | Across all eras of time |
| Vaazhthi vanangidum | Praising and worshiping |
| Thalaivan hae haa haa | The Leader hae haa haa |
| Female | |
| Nalla thalaivanum thalaiviyum | The house where a good leader and his wife |
| Vaazhum veedu | Live together |
| Dhevan aalayam | Is a divine temple of God |
| Male | |
| Sanga thamizhena | Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature |
| Nilaithidum naalum | Enduring forever through time |
| Ingu paadum kaaviyam | Is the epic sung here |
| Female | |
| Engum pozhiyudhu | Everywhere there is a shower |
| Oli mazhai | A rain of brilliant light |
| Vanna vilakkugal pala vagai | Many varieties of colorful lamps |
| Oorellaam thiruvizhaa indru thaan | The entire town is celebrating today like a festival |
| Male | |
| Indru varugira thalaimurai | The generation that arrives today |
| Indha uravugal thodar kadhai | These familial bonds are a continuous story |
| Naalvarin jeevanum ondru thaan | The soul of all four of us is but one |
| Female | |
| Nenjangalin sangamangal | The harmonious union of hearts |
| Eppozhudhum vendum | Is needed at all times |
| Vanji magal ennudaiya aasai | That is my deep wish, young woman |
| Male | |
| Pongugindra ullangalin | Like the joy bouncing |
| Thullalgalai polae | In overflowing happy hearts |
| Engum indru vaana vedi osai | Everywhere today is the sound of fireworks bursting |
| Female | |
| Aanandham kodi | Crores of pure happiness |
| Vandhadhingu thaedi | Have come seeking us here |
| Kaalam thorum | Across all eras of time |
| Vaazhthi vanangidum | Praising and worshiping |
| Thalaivan… | The Leader... |
| Male | |
| Haa hae hae | Haa hae hae |
| Nalla thalaivanum thalaiviyum | The house where a good leader and his wife |
| Vaazhum veedu | Live together |
| Dhevan aalayam | Is a divine temple of God |
| Female | |
| Sanga thamizhena | Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature |
| Nilaithidum naalum | Enduring forever through time |
| Ingu paadum kaaviyam | Is the epic sung here |
| Male | |
| Ingu annan endru | Here, as elder brother |
| Thangai yendru rendu kili | And younger sister, two parrots live |
| Female | |
| Indha rendu kili | These two lovebirds |
| Kandadhoru anbin vazhi | Have found the pathway of love |
| Female | |
| Thalaivan | The Leader |
| Male :Hae haa haa | Male : Hae haa haa |
நல்ல தலைவனும் தலைவியும்
வாழும் வீடு தேவன் ஆலயம்
சங்கத் தமிழென
நிலைத்திடும் நாளும்
இங்கு பாடும் காவியம்
The house where a good leader and his wife
Live together
Is a divine temple of God
இங்கு அண்ணன் என்று
தங்கை என்று ரெண்டு கிளி
இந்த ரெண்டு கிளி கண்டதொரு
அன்பின் வழி
இருவர் :
இவை காலம் தோறும்
வாழ்த்தி வணங்கிடும்
Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature
Enduring forever through time
Is the epic sung here
தலைவனும்
ஹே ஹா ஹா....
Here, as elder brother
And younger sister, two parrots live
நல்ல தலைவனும் தலைவியும்
வாழும் வீடு தேவன் ஆலயம்
சங்கத் தமிழென
நிலைத்திடும் நாளும்
இங்கு பாடும் காவியம்
These two lovebirds
Have found the pathway of love
தங்க குணங்களின் உறைவிடம்
தந்தை எனும் இந்த நிறைகுடம்
வாழ்த்துகள் வாங்கிடும்
பிள்ளை நாம்
The Leader
Male : Hae haa haa
The house where a good leader and his wife
Live together
Is a divine temple of God
அன்னை மனம்
ஒரு மலர் வனம்
அந்த வனத்தினில் தினம் தினம்
ஆடிடும் பாடிடும் முல்லை நாம்
Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature
Enduring forever through time
Is the epic sung here
எந்த வழி நல்ல வழி
எங்க வழிதானே
எப்பொழுதும் சொல்லுபவன் நானே
An abode of golden virtues
Is this father, who is like a
Full pot of endless blessings
We are the children who receive those blessings
எந்த மொழி அன்னை மொழி
அந்த மொழிதானே
மந்திரம் என்றெண்ணுபவள் நானே
Mother's heart is a flower garden
In that beautiful garden
Dancing day after day
And singing, we are the jasmine blossoms
ஆனந்தம் கோடி
வந்ததிங்கு தேடி
காலம் தோறும்
வாழ்த்தி வணங்கிடும்
தலைவனும் ஹே ஹா ஹா
Which path is the righteous path
That path alone
I am the one who constantly directs
நல்ல தலைவனும் தலைவியும்
வாழும் வீடு தேவன் ஆலயம்
சங்கத் தமிழென
நிலைத்திடும் நாளும்
இங்கு பாடும் காவியம்
Which language is the mother tongue
That language alone
I am the one who holds it sacred like a chant
எங்கும் பொழியுது
ஒளி மழை
வண்ண விளக்குகள்
பல வகை
ஊரெல்லாம் திருவிழா
இன்றுதான்
Crores of pure happiness
Have come seeking us here
Across all eras of time
Praising and worshiping
The Leader hae haa haa
இன்றும் வருகிற
தலைமுறை
இந்த உறவுகள்
தொடர்கதை
நால்வரின் ஜீவனும்
ஒன்றுதான்
The house where a good leader and his wife
Live together
Is a divine temple of God
நெஞ்சங்களின் சங்கமங்கள்
எப்பொழுதும் வேண்டும்
வஞ்சி மகள் என்னுடைய ஆசை
Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature
Enduring forever through time
Is the epic sung here
பொங்குகின்ற உள்ளங்களின்
துள்ளல்களைப் போலே
எங்கும் இங்கு வாண வெடி ஓசை
Everywhere there is a shower
A rain of brilliant light
Many varieties of colorful lamps
The entire town is celebrating today like a festival
ஆனந்தம் கோடி வந்ததிங்கு தேடி
காலம் தோறும் வாழ்த்தி
வணங்கிடும் தலைவனும்...
ஹா ஹே ஹே
The generation that arrives today
These familial bonds are a continuous story
The soul of all four of us is but one
நல்ல தலைவனும் தலைவியும்
வாழும் வீடு தேவன் ஆலயம்
சங்கத் தமிழென
நிலைத்திடும் நாளும்
இங்கு பாடும் காவியம்
The harmonious union of hearts
Is needed at all times
That is my deep wish, young woman
இங்கு அண்ணன் என்று
தங்கை என்று ரெண்டு கிளி
இந்த ரெண்டு கிளி
கண்டதொரு அன்பின் வழி
இருவர் :
இவை காலம் தோறும்
வாழ்த்தி வணங்கிடும்
Like the joy bouncing
In overflowing happy hearts
Everywhere today is the sound of fireworks bursting
தலைவனும்
ஹே ஹா ஹா....
Crores of pure happiness
Have come seeking us here
Across all eras of time
Praising and worshiping
The Leader...
நல்ல தலைவனும் தலைவியும்
வாழும் வீடு தேவன் ஆலயம்
சங்கத் தமிழென
நிலைத்திடும் நாளும்
இங்கு பாடும் காவியம்
Haa hae hae
The house where a good leader and his wife
Live together
Is a divine temple of God
Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature
Enduring forever through time
Is the epic sung here
Here, as elder brother
And younger sister, two parrots live
These two lovebirds
Have found the pathway of love
The Leader
Male : Hae haa haa
Nalla thalaivanum thalaiviyum
The house where a good leader and his wife
Vaazhum veedu
Live together
Dhevan aalayam
Is a divine temple of God
Sanga thamizhena
Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature
Nilaithidum naalum
Enduring forever through time
Ingu paadum kaaviyam
Is the epic sung here
Ingu annan endru
Here, as elder brother
Thangai yendru rendu kili
And younger sister, two parrots live
Indha rendu kili
These two lovebirds
Kandadhoru anbin vazhi
Have found the pathway of love
Thalaivan
The Leader
Male :Hae haa haa
Male : Hae haa haa
Nalla thalaivanum thalaiviyum
The house where a good leader and his wife
Vaazhum veedu
Live together
Dhevan aalayam
Is a divine temple of God
Sanga thamizhena
Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature
Nilaithidum naalum
Enduring forever through time
Ingu paadum kaaviyam
Is the epic sung here
Thanga gunangalin uraividam
An abode of golden virtues
Thandhai yenum indha
Is this father, who is like a
Nirai kudam vaazhthugal
Full pot of endless blessings
Vaangidum pillai naam
We are the children who receive those blessings
Annai manam oru malar vanam
Mother's heart is a flower garden
Andha vanathinil
In that beautiful garden
Dhinam dhinam aadidum
Dancing day after day
paadidum mullai naam
And singing, we are the jasmine blossoms
Endha vazhi nalla vazhi
Which path is the righteous path
Andha vazhi thaanae
That path alone
Eppozhudhum sollubavan naanae
I am the one who constantly directs
Endha mozhi annai mozhi
Which language is the mother tongue
Andha mozhi thaanae
That language alone
Mandhiram endrennubaval naanae
I am the one who holds it sacred like a chant
Aanandham kodi
Crores of pure happiness
Vandhadhingu thaedi
Have come seeking us here
Kaalam thorum
Across all eras of time
Vaazhthi vanangidum
Praising and worshiping
Thalaivan hae haa haa
The Leader hae haa haa
Nalla thalaivanum thalaiviyum
The house where a good leader and his wife
Vaazhum veedu
Live together
Dhevan aalayam
Is a divine temple of God
Sanga thamizhena
Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature
Nilaithidum naalum
Enduring forever through time
Ingu paadum kaaviyam
Is the epic sung here
Engum pozhiyudhu
Everywhere there is a shower
Oli mazhai
A rain of brilliant light
Vanna vilakkugal pala vagai
Many varieties of colorful lamps
Oorellaam thiruvizhaa indru thaan
The entire town is celebrating today like a festival
Indru varugira thalaimurai
The generation that arrives today
Indha uravugal thodar kadhai
These familial bonds are a continuous story
Naalvarin jeevanum ondru thaan
The soul of all four of us is but one
Nenjangalin sangamangal
The harmonious union of hearts
Eppozhudhum vendum
Is needed at all times
Vanji magal ennudaiya aasai
That is my deep wish, young woman
Pongugindra ullangalin
Like the joy bouncing
Thullalgalai polae
In overflowing happy hearts
Engum indru vaana vedi osai
Everywhere today is the sound of fireworks bursting
Aanandham kodi
Crores of pure happiness
Vandhadhingu thaedi
Have come seeking us here
Kaalam thorum
Across all eras of time
Vaazhthi vanangidum
Praising and worshiping
Thalaivan…
The Leader...
Haa hae hae
Haa hae hae
Nalla thalaivanum thalaiviyum
The house where a good leader and his wife
Vaazhum veedu
Live together
Dhevan aalayam
Is a divine temple of God
Sanga thamizhena
Like the eternal Sangam Tamil literature
Nilaithidum naalum
Enduring forever through time
Ingu paadum kaaviyam
Is the epic sung here
Ingu annan endru
Here, as elder brother
Thangai yendru rendu kili
And younger sister, two parrots live
Indha rendu kili
These two lovebirds
Kandadhoru anbin vazhi
Have found the pathway of love
Thalaivan
The Leader
Male :Hae haa haa
Male : Hae haa haa
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the 1991 movie Pillai Pasam expresses the joy, harmony, and eternal values of a ideal Tamil household. It compares the home to a sacred temple where parents embody rich moral values, wisdom, and selfless affection, while the children flourish like sweet flowers in a garden. The lyrics highlight filial devotion, respect for the mother tongue, and the everlasting bond shared among family members.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Sanga thamizhena Nilaithidum naalum”
Compares the timeless harmony and legacy of the family bond to ancient Sangam Tamil literature.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Annai manam oru malar vanam”
Metaphorically describes the mother's loving heart as a blooming flower garden.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thangai gunangalin uraividam Thandhai yenum indha Nirai kudam”
Refers to the father as a full pot (Nirai kudam) overflowing with good virtues.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ingu annan endru Thangai yendru rendu kili”
Compares the brother and sister duo to a pair of affectionate parrots.
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Trivia
Pillai Pasam (1991) is a family drama film centered around strong domestic relationships and moral principles, with lyrics penned by the veteran lyricist Vaali.
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