Nee Nenaichadhum Mazhayadikkanum
From Anna Nee En Deivam · 1970
- Lyricist
- Ambikapathi
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Anna Nee En Deivam1970
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum | Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain, |
| Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum | Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow. |
| Koodaadhu andha karuthu | That foolish notion is unacceptable. |
| Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum | With aching legs and hurting hands, |
| Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu | You rose up through the hard labor of the working people. |
| Aadaadhae summaa niruthu | Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it. |
| Male | |
| Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum | Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain, |
| Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum | Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow. |
| Koodaadhu andha karuthu | That foolish notion is unacceptable. |
| Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum | With aching legs and hurting hands, |
| Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu | You rose up through the hard labor of the working people. |
| Aadaadhae summaa niruthu | Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it. |
| Male | |
| Sattam ellorkkum podhuvaanadhu | The law is equal for everyone, |
| Pirar ishtam pol ingu valaiyaadhadhu | It will not bend here according to the whims of others. |
| Sattam ellorkkum podhuvaanadhu | The law is equal for everyone, |
| Pirar ishtam pol ingu valaiyaadhadhu | It will not bend here according to the whims of others. |
| Male | |
| Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum | Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain, |
| Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum | Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow. |
| Koodaadhu andha karuthu | That foolish notion is unacceptable. |
| Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum | With aching legs and hurting hands, |
| Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu | You rose up through the hard labor of the working people. |
| Aadaadhae summaa niruthu | Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it. |
| Male | |
| Kaelvi illaamal veliyaera cholla | Telling someone to leave without asking questions, |
| Killu keeraigal thozhilaali alla | Workers are not trivial spinach to be plucked away at will. |
| Kaelvi illaamal veliyaera cholla | Telling someone to leave without asking questions, |
| Killu keeraigal thozhilaali alla | Workers are not trivial spinach to be plucked away at will. |
| Vaelai neekkangal vilaiyaattu endru | Treating job dismissals as if it were a game, |
| Vanji ilamaanae virattaadhae indru | O young doe-like woman, do not chase them away today. |
| Male | |
| Piditha muyalukku indru | For the rabbit you caught today, |
| Nee moondru kaalgal endru | Insisting stubbornly that it has three legs, |
| Edutha mudivai thirutthi kondu | Correct the headstrong decision you made, |
| Nadappadhu thaan nandru | And conduct yourself properly instead. |
| Male | |
| Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum | Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain, |
| Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum | Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow. |
| Koodaadhu andha karuthu | That foolish notion is unacceptable. |
| Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum | With aching legs and hurting hands, |
| Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu | You rose up through the hard labor of the working people. |
| Aadaadhae summaa niruthu | Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it. |
| Male | |
| Konjum kiliyaattam pudhusaaga vanappu | With a fresh charm like a coaxing parrot, |
| Kobam varum podhu kuraiyaadho madhippu | Won't respect diminish when anger takes over? |
| Konjum kiliyaattam pudhusaaga vanappu | With a fresh charm like a coaxing parrot, |
| Kobam varum podhu kuraiyaadho madhippu | Won't respect diminish when anger takes over? |
| Anbin adaiyaalam azhaghae un sirippu | O beautiful one, your smile is the true symbol of love, |
| Aadai idum podhu adadaa nee neruppu | When you throw a temper, oh my, you are like fire! |
| Male | |
| Panathil midhakkum padagu | O boat floating on a river of money, |
| Konjam panbu therindhu pazhagu | Learn a little basic decency and conduct yourself well. |
| Maenmai manamum menmai gunamum | A noble mind and a gentle character, |
| Penmaikkaettra azhagu | Are the true qualities suited for womanhood. |
| Male | |
| Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum | Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain, |
| Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum | Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow. |
| Koodaadhu andha karuthu | That foolish notion is unacceptable. |
| Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum | With aching legs and hurting hands, |
| Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu | You rose up through the hard labor of the working people. |
| Aadaadhae summaa niruthu | Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it. |
| Male | |
| Andhi mandhaara poovaaga malarndhu | Blooming beautifully like an evening hibiscus flower, |
| Alli vizhiyaalae parimaaru virundhu | Serve a feast of love through your lily-like eyes. |
| Andhi mandhaara poovaaga malarndhu | Blooming beautifully like an evening hibiscus flower, |
| Alli vizhiyaalae parimaaru virundhu | Serve a feast of love through your lily-like eyes. |
| Sondham unakkendru ezhiyorai ninaindhu | Considering the poor and needy as your own kin, |
| Vandhu uravaadu baedhanghal marandhu | Come and bond with them, forgetting all differences. |
| Male | |
| Irandu vargam edharkku | Why should there be two different social classes? |
| Adhu irukkum varaiyil vazhakku | As long as class divides exist, disputes will remain. |
| Kodukkum kaiyum vaangum kaiyum | The giving hand and the receiving hand, |
| Inaiya vendum namakku | Must unite together for our shared progress. |
| Male | |
| Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum | Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain, |
| Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum | Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow. |
| Koodaadhu andha karuthu | That foolish notion is unacceptable. |
| Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum | With aching legs and hurting hands, |
| Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu | You rose up through the hard labor of the working people. |
| Aadaadhae summaa niruthu | Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it. |
நீ நினைச்சதும் மழையடிக்கனும்
கையசைஞ்சதும் காற்றடிக்கனும்
கூடாது அந்த கருத்து
கால் கடுக்கவும் கை வலிக்கவும்
ஊர் உழைச்சதில் நீ உயர்ந்தது
ஆடாதே சும்மா நிறுத்து
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
With aching legs and hurting hands,
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
நீ நினைச்சதும் மழையடிக்கனும்
கையசைஞ்சதும் காற்றடிக்கனும்
கூடாது அந்த கருத்து
கால் கடுக்கவும் கை வலிக்கவும்
ஊர் உழைச்சதில் நீ உயர்ந்தது
ஆடாதே சும்மா நிறுத்து
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
With aching legs and hurting hands,
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
சட்டம் எல்லோருக்கும் பொதுவானது
பிறர் இஷ்டம் போல் இங்கு வளையாதது
சட்டம் எல்லோருக்கும் பொதுவானது
பிறர் இஷ்டம் போல் இங்கு வளையாதது
The law is equal for everyone,
It will not bend here according to the whims of others.
The law is equal for everyone,
It will not bend here according to the whims of others.
நீ நினைச்சதும் மழையடிக்கனும்
கையசைஞ்சதும் காற்றடிக்கனும்
கூடாது அந்த கருத்து
கால் கடுக்கவும் கை வலிக்கவும்
ஊர் உழைச்சதில் நீ உயர்ந்தது
ஆடாதே சும்மா நிறுத்து
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
With aching legs and hurting hands,
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
கேள்வி இல்லாமல் வெளியேறச் சொல்ல
கிள்ளுக் கீரைகள் தொழிலாளர் அல்ல
கேள்வி இல்லாமல் வெளியேறச் சொல்ல
கிள்ளுக் கீரைகள் தொழிலாளர் அல்ல
வேலை நீக்கங்கள் விளையாட்டு என்று
வஞ்சி லேசாக விரட்டாதே இன்று
Telling someone to leave without asking questions,
Workers are not trivial spinach to be plucked away at will.
Telling someone to leave without asking questions,
Workers are not trivial spinach to be plucked away at will.
Treating job dismissals as if it were a game,
O young doe-like woman, do not chase them away today.
பிடித்த முயலுக்கு இன்று
நீ மூன்று கால்கள் என்று
எடுத்த முடிவை திருத்திக் கொண்டு
நடப்பது தான் நன்று
For the rabbit you caught today,
Insisting stubbornly that it has three legs,
Correct the headstrong decision you made,
And conduct yourself properly instead.
நீ நினைச்சதும் மழையடிக்கனும்
கையசைஞ்சதும் காற்றடிக்கனும்
கூடாது அந்த கருத்து
கால் கடுக்கவும் கை வலிக்கவும்
ஊர் உழைச்சதில் நீ உயர்ந்தது
ஆடாதே சும்மா நிறுத்து
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
With aching legs and hurting hands,
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
கொஞ்சும் கிளியாட்டம் புதுசாக வனப்பு
கோபம் வரும் போது குறையாதோ மதிப்பு
கொஞ்சும் கிளியாட்டம் புதுசாக வனப்பு
கோபம் வரும் போது குறையாதோ மதிப்பு
அன்பின் அடையாளம் அழகே உன் சிரிப்பு
ஆடை இடும் போது அடடா நீ நெருப்பு
With a fresh charm like a coaxing parrot,
Won't respect diminish when anger takes over?
With a fresh charm like a coaxing parrot,
Won't respect diminish when anger takes over?
O beautiful one, your smile is the true symbol of love,
When you throw a temper, oh my, you are like fire!
பணத்தில் மிதக்கும் படகு
கொஞ்சம் பண்பு தெரிந்து பழகு
மேன்மை மணமும் மென்மை குணமும்
பெண்மைக்கேற்ற அழகு
O boat floating on a river of money,
Learn a little basic decency and conduct yourself well.
A noble mind and a gentle character,
Are the true qualities suited for womanhood.
நீ நினைச்சதும் மழையடிக்கனும்
கையசைஞ்சதும் காற்றடிக்கனும்
கூடாது அந்த கருத்து
கால் கடுக்கவும் கை வலிக்கவும்
ஊர் உழைச்சதில் நீ உயர்ந்தது
ஆடாதே சும்மா நிறுத்து
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
With aching legs and hurting hands,
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
அந்தி மந்தார பூவாக மலர்ந்து
அல்லி விழியாலே பரிமாறு விருந்து
அந்தி மந்தார பூவாக மலர்ந்து
அல்லி விழியாலே பரிமாறு விருந்து
சொந்தம் உனக்கென்று எளியோரை நினைத்து
வந்து உறவாடு பேதங்கள் மறந்து
Blooming beautifully like an evening hibiscus flower,
Serve a feast of love through your lily-like eyes.
Blooming beautifully like an evening hibiscus flower,
Serve a feast of love through your lily-like eyes.
Considering the poor and needy as your own kin,
Come and bond with them, forgetting all differences.
இரண்டு வர்க்கம் எதுக்கு
அது இருக்கும் வரையில் வழக்கு
கொடுக்கும் கையும் வாங்கும் கையும்
இணைய வேண்டும் நமக்கு
Why should there be two different social classes?
As long as class divides exist, disputes will remain.
The giving hand and the receiving hand,
Must unite together for our shared progress.
நீ நினைச்சதும் மழையடிக்கனும்
கையசைஞ்சதும் காற்றடிக்கனும்
கூடாது அந்த கருத்து
கால் கடுக்கவும் கை வலிக்கவும்
ஊர் உழைச்சதில் நீ உயர்ந்தது
ஆடாதே சும்மா நிறுத்து
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
With aching legs and hurting hands,
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
Koodaadhu andha karuthu
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum
With aching legs and hurting hands,
Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Aadaadhae summaa niruthu
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
Koodaadhu andha karuthu
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum
With aching legs and hurting hands,
Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Aadaadhae summaa niruthu
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
Sattam ellorkkum podhuvaanadhu
The law is equal for everyone,
Pirar ishtam pol ingu valaiyaadhadhu
It will not bend here according to the whims of others.
Sattam ellorkkum podhuvaanadhu
The law is equal for everyone,
Pirar ishtam pol ingu valaiyaadhadhu
It will not bend here according to the whims of others.
Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
Koodaadhu andha karuthu
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum
With aching legs and hurting hands,
Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Aadaadhae summaa niruthu
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
Kaelvi illaamal veliyaera cholla
Telling someone to leave without asking questions,
Killu keeraigal thozhilaali alla
Workers are not trivial spinach to be plucked away at will.
Kaelvi illaamal veliyaera cholla
Telling someone to leave without asking questions,
Killu keeraigal thozhilaali alla
Workers are not trivial spinach to be plucked away at will.
Vaelai neekkangal vilaiyaattu endru
Treating job dismissals as if it were a game,
Vanji ilamaanae virattaadhae indru
O young doe-like woman, do not chase them away today.
Piditha muyalukku indru
For the rabbit you caught today,
Nee moondru kaalgal endru
Insisting stubbornly that it has three legs,
Edutha mudivai thirutthi kondu
Correct the headstrong decision you made,
Nadappadhu thaan nandru
And conduct yourself properly instead.
Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
Koodaadhu andha karuthu
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum
With aching legs and hurting hands,
Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Aadaadhae summaa niruthu
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
Konjum kiliyaattam pudhusaaga vanappu
With a fresh charm like a coaxing parrot,
Kobam varum podhu kuraiyaadho madhippu
Won't respect diminish when anger takes over?
Konjum kiliyaattam pudhusaaga vanappu
With a fresh charm like a coaxing parrot,
Kobam varum podhu kuraiyaadho madhippu
Won't respect diminish when anger takes over?
Anbin adaiyaalam azhaghae un sirippu
O beautiful one, your smile is the true symbol of love,
Aadai idum podhu adadaa nee neruppu
When you throw a temper, oh my, you are like fire!
Panathil midhakkum padagu
O boat floating on a river of money,
Konjam panbu therindhu pazhagu
Learn a little basic decency and conduct yourself well.
Maenmai manamum menmai gunamum
A noble mind and a gentle character,
Penmaikkaettra azhagu
Are the true qualities suited for womanhood.
Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
Koodaadhu andha karuthu
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum
With aching legs and hurting hands,
Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Aadaadhae summaa niruthu
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
Andhi mandhaara poovaaga malarndhu
Blooming beautifully like an evening hibiscus flower,
Alli vizhiyaalae parimaaru virundhu
Serve a feast of love through your lily-like eyes.
Andhi mandhaara poovaaga malarndhu
Blooming beautifully like an evening hibiscus flower,
Alli vizhiyaalae parimaaru virundhu
Serve a feast of love through your lily-like eyes.
Sondham unakkendru ezhiyorai ninaindhu
Considering the poor and needy as your own kin,
Vandhu uravaadu baedhanghal marandhu
Come and bond with them, forgetting all differences.
Irandu vargam edharkku
Why should there be two different social classes?
Adhu irukkum varaiyil vazhakku
As long as class divides exist, disputes will remain.
Kodukkum kaiyum vaangum kaiyum
The giving hand and the receiving hand,
Inaiya vendum namakku
Must unite together for our shared progress.
Nee nenaichadhum mazhayadikkanum
Just because you wished for it, it shouldn't pour rain,
Kaiyasainjadhum kaattradikkanum
Just because you waved your hand, the wind shouldn't blow.
Koodaadhu andha karuthu
That foolish notion is unacceptable.
Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum
With aching legs and hurting hands,
Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu
You rose up through the hard labor of the working people.
Aadaadhae summaa niruthu
Do not dance in arrogance, just stop it.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is an egalitarian moral advice track aimed at curbing class arrogance and advocating for labor rights. The lyricist addresses a wealthy, privileged individual (metaphorically portrayed as an overbearing young woman) who believes the world revolves around her commands. The song reminds her that her elevated status exists purely due to the relentless sweat and hard labor of the working class, and admonishes her against arbitrarily firing or mistreating workers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamd)
“Killu keeraigal thozhilaali alla”
Comparing workers to easily pluckable spinach ('Killu keeraigal thozhilaali alla') to illustrate how easily the wealthy dismiss labor, and describing the wealthy person as a boat floating on money ('Panathil midhakkum padagu').
Idiomatic Allusion (Pazhamozhi)
“Piditha muyalukku indru / Nee moondru kaalgal endru”
Refers to the famous Tamil proverb 'Piditha muyalukku moondru kaal' (Claiming a caught rabbit has three legs) to mock stubbornness and refusal to admit mistakes.
Simile (Upamai)
“Andhi mandhaara poovaaga malarndhu”
Comparing grace to a coaxing parrot ('Konjum kiliyaattam') and a blooming evening flower ('Andhi mandhaara poovaaga malarndhu').
Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kaal kadukkavum kai valikkavum / Oor uzhaichadhil nee uyarndhadhu”
Rhyming of the second consonant across lines to maintain rhythmic flow, such as 'Kaal' and 'Oor' or 'Kodukkum' and 'Inaiya'.
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Trivia
'Anna Nee En Deivam' was an unfinished M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) film from 1970. Decades later, director and actor K. Bhagyaraj used the archived footage of this film to construct and complete the 1990 hit movie 'Avasara Police 100'.
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