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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Paadal Solgiren

From Pudhiya Vaanam · 1988

Lyricist
R. V. Udhaya Kumar
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Hamsalekha
Details
Pudhiya Vaanam1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Oru paadal solgirenI sing a song
Pudhu paadam solgirenI teach a new lesson
Nee kettu nadakka vendumYou must listen and follow it
Vazhi paathu nadakka vendumYou must walk carefully watching your path
Pugazh vaanil parakka vendumYour fame must fly high in the sky
Male
Oru paadal solgirenI sing a song
Pudhu paadam solgirenI teach a new lesson
Nee kettu nadakka vendumYou must listen and follow it
Vazhi paathu nadakka vendumYou must walk carefully watching your path
Pugazh vaanil parakka vendumYour fame must fly high in the sky
Male
Udhayamaagum pudhiya vaanamA new sky dawns
Male
Idhayam yaavum iniya kaanamEvery heart fills with a sweet song
Male
Oru paadal solgirenI sing a song
Pudhu paadam solgirenI teach a new lesson
Male
Nee anbukku kodi kaatuHoist the flag of love
Adhu vazhkaikku vazhi kaattumIt will show you the path of life
Varum aasaikku thadai poduPut a stop to rising greed and desires
Adhu vettrikku thunai aagumIt will help you achieve victory
Sellum vazhi poonthottam unai thaalattumThe flower garden along your path will lullaby you
Indha oorae paarattumThis whole town will praise you
Male
Un palliyil oru paadamIn your school of life, a lesson...
Innum irukkudhu yeraalam...there are still many more to learn
Thaai thandhaiyin soll kettuListen to the advice of your mother and father
Thamizh veerathai nilai naattuEstablish the valor of the Tamil spirit
Kuttrangalai kandaal neeyumIf you witness any evil or wrongdoings
Poraadu adhai veezhthum thunivoduFight them with courage to defeat them
Male
Ulagamae unai vanangumaeThe entire world will bow to you
Nee thamizhai paadum bothuWhen you sing the praise of Tamil
Male
Thadaigal yaavum udaiyumaeAll obstacles will shatter away
Nee veeraanaagum podhuWhen you become a brave warrior
Male
Oru paadal solgirenI sing a song
Pudhu paadam solgirenI teach a new lesson
Male
Nee kettu nadakka vendumYou must listen and follow it
Vazhi paathu nadakka vendumYou must walk carefully watching your path
Pugazh vaanil parakka vendumYour fame must fly high in the sky
Male
Varum kodumaikku kalangaadhaeDo not tremble before incoming cruelty
Adhai muthamida thayangaadhaeDo not hesitate to face it head-on
Padupaavigal nadamaattamThe rampancy of wicked sinners
Indha naattukku aagaadhaeIs not good for this country
Unakkoru kaalam unduYour time will surely come
Kadamai undu padaithidu varalaaruYou have a duty, go make history!
Male
Un nenjukku balam vendumYour heart needs inner strength
Adhu naermaiyil vara vendumThat strength must originate from honesty
Namm arivukku pugazhaaramA garland of praise for our intellect
Ayal naattavar thara vendumForeign nations should come forward to offer
Unakkoru paadhai unduYou have a path meant for you
Payanam undu panivaai nadai poduYou have a journey, walk it with humility
Male
Thunindha pin un thozhgalilOnce you dare to take it on your shoulders
Ini tholvi enbathillai ha haaThere is no such thing as defeat anymore, ha ha!
Male
Elimaiyum mana porumaiyumSimplicity and patience of mind
Puratchi thalaivanaakkum unnaiWill elevate you into a revolutionary leader
Male
Oru paadal solgirenI sing a song
Pudhu paadam solgirenI teach a new lesson
Male
Naan kettu nadakka porenI am going to listen and follow it
Vazhi paathu nadakka porenI am going to walk carefully watching my path
Pugazh vaanil parakka porenI am going to fly high in fame's sky
Male
Udhayamaagum pudhiya vaanamA new sky dawns
Male
Idhayam yaavum iniya kaanamEvery heart fills with a sweet song

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This uplifting duet from 'Pudhiya Vaanam' serves as a motivational guide where a mentor imparts crucial life lessons to a young, aspiring individual. The song emphasizes the virtues of love, self-control, parental respect, integrity, and fighting against social injustice. It urges the listener to embrace Tamil pride, face adversity courageously, and remain humble even while pursuing grand ambitions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Nee kettu nadakka vendum / Vazhi paathu nadakka vendum / Pugazh vaanil parakka vendum

The repetition of the suffix 'vendum' at the end of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic, persuasive cadence.

Metaphor

Pugazh vaanil parakka vendum

Fame is metaphorically described as an expansive sky ('pugazh vaan') in which one's reputation soars like a bird.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Oru paadal solgiren / Pudhu paadam solgiren

The second character/sound in 'paadal' and 'paadam' rhymes ('da'), establishing a harmonious poetic flow in Tamil.

Personification

Sellum vazhi poonthottam unai thaalattum

The flower garden along the path is personified as a caregiver singing a soothing lullaby to the traveler.

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Trivia

'Pudhiya Vaanam' (1988) is a Tamil drama film starring Shivaji Ganesan, Sathyaraj, and Gautami. The film's musical score was composed by the legendary Kannada composer Hamsalekha, making this one of his notable Tamil soundtracks. The lyrics were penned by R. V. Udhayakumar, who also directed the movie. The dynamic duet features legendary singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Malaysia Vasudevan.

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