Nallavar Sollai Naam Ketpom
From Anbin Alaigal · 1979
- Lyricist
- Pattukottai Kumaravel
- Singer
- Latha
- Music director
- A. T. Ummer
- Details
- Anbin Alaigal1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Nallavar sollai naam ketpom | We shall listen to the words of good people. |
| Nalamaai vazha vazhi vaguppom | We shall pave the path to live prosperously. |
| Female | |
| Nallavar sollai naam ketpom | We shall listen to the words of good people. |
| Nalamaai vazha vazhi vaguppom | We shall pave the path to live prosperously. |
| Thalaivargal sonna vazhi nadappom | We shall walk on the path shown by leaders. |
| Thaai naattinaiyae vaazha vaippom | We shall make our motherland prosper. |
| Female | |
| Arivae vaazhvin mudhal enbom | We shall declare wisdom as the foundation of life. |
| Athan thelivae dheia arul enbom | We shall consider clarity of wisdom as divine grace. |
| Arivae vaazhvin mudhal enbom | We shall declare wisdom as the foundation of life. |
| Athan thelivae dheia arul enbom | We shall consider clarity of wisdom as divine grace. |
| Bayamae namakku pagai enbom ulla | We shall say fear is our enemy, |
| Thelivae adharkku marunthenpom | We shall say clarity of mind is its cure. |
| Female | |
| Nallavar sollai naam ketpom | We shall listen to the words of good people. |
| Nalamaai vazha vazhi vaguppom | We shall pave the path to live prosperously. |
| Female | |
| Pasikkum vayittrin kodumaigalai | The cruelties of a hungry stomach, |
| Naam paartthu vaazha koodaathu | We must not passively witness while living. |
| Pasikkum vayittrin kodumaigalai | The cruelties of a hungry stomach, |
| Naam paartthu vaazha koodaathu | We must not passively witness while living. |
| Padhukkum manithan irunthaalae | If there is a person who hoards wealth, |
| Angu parikkum manithan thondriduvaan | A person who plunders will emerge there. |
| Female | |
| Nallavar sollai naam ketpom | We shall listen to the words of good people. |
| Nalamaai vazha vazhi vaguppom | We shall pave the path to live prosperously. |
| Female | |
| Ondraai vaazha pazhagiduvom | Let us practice living together as one. |
| Naam nandraai vaazha kattriduvom | Let us learn to live well. |
| Ondraai vaazha pazhagiduvom | Let us practice living together as one. |
| Naam nandraai vaazha kattriduvom | Let us learn to live well. |
| Dhinamum neeyum uzhaiththaalae | If you work hard every single day, |
| Anudhinamum neeyum magizhnthidalaam | You can rejoice each and every day. |
| Female | |
| Nallavar sollai naam ketpom | We shall listen to the words of good people. |
| Nalamaai vazha vazhi vaguppom….. | We shall pave the path to live prosperously. |
நல்லவர் சொல்லை நாம் கேட்போம்
நலமாய் வாழ வழி வகுப்போம்
We shall listen to the words of good people.
We shall pave the path to live prosperously.
நல்லவர் சொல்லை நாம் கேட்போம்
நலமாய் வாழ வழி வகுப்போம்
தலைவர்கள் சொன்ன வழி நடப்போம்
தாய் நாட்டினையே வாழ வைப்போம்
We shall listen to the words of good people.
We shall pave the path to live prosperously.
We shall walk on the path shown by leaders.
We shall make our motherland prosper.
அறிவே வாழ்வின் முதல் என்போம்
அதன் தெளிவே தெய்வ அருள் என்போம்
அறிவே வாழ்வின் முதல் என்போம்
அதன் தெளிவே தெய்வ அருள் என்போம்
பயமே நமக்கு பகை என்போம் உள்ள
தெளிவே அதற்கு மருந்தென்போம்...
We shall declare wisdom as the foundation of life.
We shall consider clarity of wisdom as divine grace.
We shall declare wisdom as the foundation of life.
We shall consider clarity of wisdom as divine grace.
We shall say fear is our enemy,
We shall say clarity of mind is its cure.
நல்லவர் சொல்லை நாம் கேட்போம்
நலமாய் வாழ வழி வகுப்போம்
We shall listen to the words of good people.
We shall pave the path to live prosperously.
பசிக்கும் வயிற்றின் கொடுமைகளை
நாம் பார்த்து வாழக் கூடாது
பசிக்கும் வயிற்றின் கொடுமைகளை
நாம் பார்த்து வாழக் கூடாது
பதுக்கும் மனிதன் இருந்தாலே அங்கு
பறிக்கும் மனிதன் தோன்றிடுவான்
The cruelties of a hungry stomach,
We must not passively witness while living.
The cruelties of a hungry stomach,
We must not passively witness while living.
If there is a person who hoards wealth,
A person who plunders will emerge there.
நல்லவர் சொல்லை நாம் கேட்போம்
நலமாய் வாழ வழி வகுப்போம்
We shall listen to the words of good people.
We shall pave the path to live prosperously.
ஒன்றாய் வாழ பழகிடுவோம்
நாம் நன்றாய் வாழ கற்றிடுவோம்
ஒன்றாய் வாழ பழகிடுவோம்
நாம் நன்றாய் வாழ கற்றிடுவோம்
தினமும் நீயும் உழைத்தாலே
அனுதினமும் நீயும் மகிழ்ந்திடலாம்
Let us practice living together as one.
Let us learn to live well.
Let us practice living together as one.
Let us learn to live well.
If you work hard every single day,
You can rejoice each and every day.
நல்லவர் சொல்லை நாம் கேட்போம்
நலமாய் வாழ வழி வகுப்போம்
We shall listen to the words of good people.
We shall pave the path to live prosperously.
Nallavar sollai naam ketpom
We shall listen to the words of good people.
Nalamaai vazha vazhi vaguppom
We shall pave the path to live prosperously.
Nallavar sollai naam ketpom
We shall listen to the words of good people.
Nalamaai vazha vazhi vaguppom
We shall pave the path to live prosperously.
Thalaivargal sonna vazhi nadappom
We shall walk on the path shown by leaders.
Thaai naattinaiyae vaazha vaippom
We shall make our motherland prosper.
Arivae vaazhvin mudhal enbom
We shall declare wisdom as the foundation of life.
Athan thelivae dheia arul enbom
We shall consider clarity of wisdom as divine grace.
Arivae vaazhvin mudhal enbom
We shall declare wisdom as the foundation of life.
Athan thelivae dheia arul enbom
We shall consider clarity of wisdom as divine grace.
Bayamae namakku pagai enbom ulla
We shall say fear is our enemy,
Thelivae adharkku marunthenpom
We shall say clarity of mind is its cure.
Nallavar sollai naam ketpom
We shall listen to the words of good people.
Nalamaai vazha vazhi vaguppom
We shall pave the path to live prosperously.
Pasikkum vayittrin kodumaigalai
The cruelties of a hungry stomach,
Naam paartthu vaazha koodaathu
We must not passively witness while living.
Pasikkum vayittrin kodumaigalai
The cruelties of a hungry stomach,
Naam paartthu vaazha koodaathu
We must not passively witness while living.
Padhukkum manithan irunthaalae
If there is a person who hoards wealth,
Angu parikkum manithan thondriduvaan
A person who plunders will emerge there.
Nallavar sollai naam ketpom
We shall listen to the words of good people.
Nalamaai vazha vazhi vaguppom
We shall pave the path to live prosperously.
Ondraai vaazha pazhagiduvom
Let us practice living together as one.
Naam nandraai vaazha kattriduvom
Let us learn to live well.
Ondraai vaazha pazhagiduvom
Let us practice living together as one.
Naam nandraai vaazha kattriduvom
Let us learn to live well.
Dhinamum neeyum uzhaiththaalae
If you work hard every single day,
Anudhinamum neeyum magizhnthidalaam
You can rejoice each and every day.
Nallavar sollai naam ketpom
We shall listen to the words of good people.
Nalamaai vazha vazhi vaguppom…..
We shall pave the path to live prosperously.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This uplifting moral and philosophical song from Anbin Alaigal (1979) emphasizes societal righteousness, the pursuit of wisdom, and collective harmony. It advocates following the counsel of wise elders and visionary leaders to build a strong nation, while highlighting wisdom and mental clarity as the primary antidotes to fear and ignorance. Additionally, the song addresses key socio-economic values, cautioning against hoarding wealth because economic inequality fosters crime and robbery. It calls for unity, hard work, and social empathy toward the underprivileged, delivering a timeless message that daily honest labor and togetherness bring true happiness and community prosperity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaigal (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Nallavar sollai naam ketpom / Nalamaai vazha vazhi vaguppom”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Na' across lines for rhythmic flow.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“ketpom / vaguppom / nadappom / vaippom”
Consistent verbal suffix ending in '-om' creates a harmonic chorus effect.
Ethirai (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Padhukkum manithan irunthaalae / Angu parikkum manithan thondriduvaan”
Juxtaposition of hoarding ('padhukkum') and snatching/robbing ('parikkum') to show socio-economic cause and effect.
Did you know?
Trivia
Anbin Alaigal (1979) features music by renowned Malayalam composer A. T. Ummer, who created memorable tracks in Tamil cinema as well. Lyricist Pattukottai Kumaravel wrote this song in a didactic tone reminiscent of the iconic reformer-lyricist Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram, focusing on social justice, hard work, and community upliftment.
Keep listening
More from Anbin Alaigal
Anbin Alaigal