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Paarthukkol Manidha

From Naatpadu Theral 2 · 2022

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Benny Dayal
Music director
Vagu Mazan
Details
Naatpadu Theral 22022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Paarthukkol manidhaaTake care, O human
PaarthukkolTake care
Paarthukkol manidhaaTake care, O human
PaarthukkolTake care
Sandhosham kollaamalWithout letting anyone rejoice
PaarthukkolTake care
Paarthukkol manidhaaTake care, O human
PaarthukkolTake care
Yaarum sandhosham kollaamalWithout anyone taking joy
PaarthukkolTake care
Male
Nee sagumbodhu yaarumWhen you die, ensure that no one
Sandhosham kollaamalRejoices in joy
PaarthukkolTake care
Kanneer choriyaTo shed tears
Sila kaaranangal saerthukkolGather a few reasons
PaarthukkolTake care
Male
Ennadhaan vaazhkkai endruThink deeply about
EnnippaaruWhat life really is
Adhu azhuvadharkuIt is an arrangement to gather people
Aalsaerkkum yaerpaaduJust to weep for you
Male
Irandhaveettil azhaavidilIf people do not cry in a house of death
Azhagae illaiThere is no beauty in it
Irandha payal azhuvadharkkuFor the dead fellow to cry
Vaaippae illaiThere is no chance
Male
Pendaatti azhuvaalThe wife will cry
Karikkindraa chirukanneerSalty, burning little tears
Kasappodu veliyaerumWill come out with bitterness
Pillaigalum azhuvaargalThe children will also cry
Naalusottu vandhavudanAfter four drops fall
Naagarigam thadaipodumCivility will put a stop to it
Male
Manamazhindhu ponavargalThose whose hearts are broken
AzhuvadhillaiDo not cry
Mannikka theriyaadhaarThose who do not know how to forgive
AzhuvadhillaiDo not cry
Male
Kadangodutha nallavanoThe good man who lent you money
Kattaayam azhamaattaanWill definitely not cry
Kadanvaangi ponavanoThe one who borrowed money from you
Kadaisivarai varamaattaanWill not even come till the end
Hmm mm hmm mmmHmm mm hmm mmm
Male
Irandhaveettil azhaavidilIf people do not cry in a house of death
Azhagae illaiThere is no beauty in it
Irandha payal azhuvadharkuFor the dead fellow to cry
Vaaippae illaiThere is no chance
Male
Paarthukkol manidhaaTake care, O human
PaarthukkolTake care
Male
Uravinargal azhuvaargalRelatives will cry
Avarveettu izhavukkuIf for the death in their house
Nee sendru azhudhirundhaalYou had gone and wept
Oozhiyargal azhuvaargalEmployees will cry
Oodhiyathai thaandi neeIf beyond mere salary
Uyar anbu kondirundhaalYou had shown sublime love
Male
Edhirveettaan azhudhaalIf the neighbor cries
Nee manidhan aavaaiYou become a true human being
Edhirigalum azhudhaalIf even your enemies cry
Nee theivam aavaaiYou become a deity
Male
Veettu naayum azhudhuvidilIf the pet dog cries as well
Buthanaagi povaai neeYou will become a Buddha
Vettiyaanum azhudhuvidilIf even the gravedigger cries
Kadavulaagi poavaai neeYou will become a God
Male
Irandhaveettil azhaavidilIf people do not cry in a house of death
Azhagae illaiThere is no beauty in it
Irandha payal azhuvadharkuFor the dead fellow to cry
Vaaippae illaiThere is no chance
Male
Paarthukkol manidhaaTake care, O human
PaarthukkolTake care
Paarthukkol manidhaaTake care, O human
PaarthukkolTake care
Sandhosham kollaamalWithout letting anyone rejoice
PaarthukkolTake care
Paarthukkol manidhaaTake care, O human
PaarthukkolTake care
Yaarum sandhosham kollaamalWithout anyone taking joy
PaarthukkolTake care
Male
Nee sagumbodhu yaarumWhen you die, ensure that no one
Sandhosham kollaamalRejoices in joy
PaarthukkolTake care
Kanneer choriyaTo shed tears
Sila kaaranangal saerthukkolGather a few reasons
PaarthukkolTake care
Male
HaanHaan
Ennadhaan vaazhkkai endruThink deeply about
EnnippaaruWhat life really is
Adhu azhuvadharkuIt is an arrangement to gather people
Aalsaerkkum yaerpaaduJust to weep for you
Male
Irandhaveettil azhaavidilIf people do not cry in a house of death
Azhagae illaiThere is no beauty in it
Irandha payal azhuvadharkkuFor the dead fellow to cry
Vaaippae illaiThere is no chance

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Naatpadu Theral 2', written by Vairamuthu and sung by Benny Dayal, is a profound philosophical reflection on life, death, and human legacy. It advises human beings to live a life worth remembering, ensuring that when death arrives, people shed genuine tears rather than celebrate or remain indifferent. The lyrics explore various reactions to death—relatives crying out of reciprocal obligation, children restricted by social decorum, and creditors or debtors feeling relieved or detached. The song elevates the measure of a successful life based on who mourns at your funeral. If neighbors cry, you lived as a human; if enemies mourn, you reached divinity; if your dog grieves, you achieved enlightenment like Buddha; and if the gravedigger sheds a tear, you are elevated to Godhood. Ultimately, the song serves as a satire and moral reminder to earn true love and affection before life comes to an end.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Edhirveettaan azhudhaal / Edhirigalum azhudhaal

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Irandhaveettil' and 'Irandha', or 'Edhirveettaan' and 'Edhirigalum'.

Monaai (Alliteration)

Paarthukkol manidhaa / Paarthukkol

Matching initial letters or sounds in a line, such as 'Paarthukkol' repeated across initial beats.

Irony / Paradox

Irandha payal azhuvadharkku / Vaaippae illai

The humorous and ironic statement that the deceased person himself cannot cry at his own funeral.

Gradation / Climax (Arohana)

Edhirigalum azhudhaal / Nee theivam aavaai / Veettu naayum azhudhuvidil / Buthanaagi povaai nee

A progressive climax of spiritual evolution based on who cries: human -> deity -> Buddha -> God.

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Trivia

'Naatpadu Theral' is an independent musical album initiative by veteran lyricist Vairamuthu, aimed at creating 100 original Tamil songs across various genres and themes with contemporary music composers and singers. 'Paarthukkol Manidhaa' features music composed by Vagu Mazan and showcases Benny Dayal in a soulful, philosophical acoustic presentation.

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