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Lyrics & meaning

Paattukkoru Pulavan Bharadhiyada

From Paithiyakkaran · 1947

Lyricist
Ambikapathi
Singer
P. Leela
Music directors
C. R. Subbaraman, M. S. Gnanamani
Details
Paithiyakkaran1947

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Paattukkoru pulavan bharadhiyadaaBharathi is the supreme poet of poetry, my friend!
Paattukkoru pulavan bharadhiyadaaBharathi is the supreme poet of poetry, my friend!
Avan paattai pannodoruvan paadinaanadaaSomeone sang his song with melody, my friend!
Paattukkoru pulavan bharadhiyadaaBharathi is the supreme poet of poetry, my friend!
Avan paattai pannodoruvan paadinaanadaaSomeone sang his song with melody, my friend!
Kettu kirukiruthu ponaenaeyadaa…Upon hearing it, I became dizzy with ecstasy, my friend!
Kettu kirukiruthu ponaenaeyadaa…andhaUpon hearing it, I became dizzy with ecstasy, my friend! That...
Kirukkil ularum mozhi poruppaayadaaPlease pardon the words babbled in this madness, my friend!
Female
Kuyilum kiliyum paattil koovumaeyadaaThe cuckoo and parrot coo in his songs, my friend!
Kuyilum kiliyum paattil koovumaeyadaaThe cuckoo and parrot coo in his songs, my friend!
Mayil kudhithu kudhithu nadamaadumaeyadaaThe peacock leaps and dances, my friend!
Veyilum mazhaiyum adhil thondrumaeyadaaThe sunshine and rain appear in them, my friend!
Veyilum mazhaiyum adhil thondrumaeyadaaThe sunshine and rain appear in them, my friend!
Malar virindhu virindhu manam veesumaeyadaaFlowers bloom and spread fragrance, my friend!
Malar virindhu virindhu manam veesumaeyadaaFlowers bloom and spread fragrance, my friend!
Female
Ullam theliyum oru paattilaeyadaaThe mind becomes clear in one song, my friend!
Ullam theliyum oru paattilaeyadaaThe mind becomes clear in one song, my friend!
Mikka ookkam pirakkum oru paattilaeyadaaGreat enthusiasm is born in a song, my friend!
Kallin veri kollumor paattilaeyadaaIntoxication like wine is felt in a song, my friend!
Kallin veri kollumor paattilaeyadaaIntoxication like wine is felt in a song, my friend!
Oottraai kanneer sorindhidumor paattilaeyadaaTears stream down like a fountain in a song, my friend!
Ullam theliyum oru paattilaeyadaaThe mind becomes clear in one song, my friend!
Female
Pendu pillaigalin perumaiThe greatness of women and children
Peridharindhaenadaa…aa…I realized it greatly, my friend...
Aa…aa…aa…Ah... ah... ah...
Pendu pillaigalin perumaiThe greatness of women and children
PeridharindhaenadaaI realized it greatly, my friend!
Sandaigal seidhadhellaam enniThinking of all the petty fights we fought
Thalai kavizhndhaenadaa…I hung my head in shame, my friend...
Sandaigal seidhadhellaam enniThinking of all the petty fights we fought
Thalai kavizhndhaenadaaI hung my head in shame, my friend!
Female
Sudhandhira paattil ullamIn the song of freedom, my heart
Thudithudikkudhadaa…aa…aa…Throbs with fervor, my friend...
Sudhandhira paattil ullamIn the song of freedom, my heart
ThudithudikkudhadaaThrobs with fervor, my friend!
PadhamezhumbudhadaaMy feet rise up, my friend!
Kaiyum padapadakkudhadaaAnd my hands tremble with excitement, my friend!
Padhamezhumbudhadaa…My feet rise up, my friend...
Kaiyum padapadakkudhadaaAnd my hands tremble with excitement, my friend!
Female
Vandhae maadharatthai paadavaeTo sing Vande Mataram
Vaai thirandhavudan…As soon as I open my mouth...
Vandhae maadharatthai paadavaeTo sing Vande Mataram
Vaai thirandhavudanAs soon as I open my mouth
SandhaegamillaiWithout a doubt
SandhaegamillaiWithout a doubt
SandhaegamillaiWithout a doubt
SandhaegamillaiWithout a doubt
Oru pudhu sakthi thondrudhadaaA new strength emerges, my friend!
Oru pudhu sakthi thondrudhadaaA new strength emerges, my friend!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Paattukkoru Pulavan Bharadhiyadaa is a passionate homage to the legendary nationalist poet Subramania Bharathi. The song describes the transcendent impact of Bharathi's musical poetry, which evokes vivid nature imagery, deep emotional catharsis, social consciousness regarding the honor of women, and an unshakeable patriotic fervor. Upon singing and reflecting on Bharathi's freedom anthems like Vande Mataram, the speaker feels an overwhelming resurgence of vital energy, awakening, and national pride.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Egal / Refrain (Aadaa / Arindhaenadaa)

Paattukkoru pulavan bharadhiyadaa

The pervasive use of the informal conversational suffix 'adaa' at line endings creates an intimate, persuasive address between friends.

Nature Imagery

Kuyilum kiliyum paattil koovumaeyadaa

Rich visual and auditory imagery of cuckoos, parrots, dancing peacocks, and blooming flowers is used to illustrate the expressive breadth of Bharathi's verse.

Epistrophe / Repetition for Emphasis

Sandhaegamillai

Repetition of 'Sandhaegamillai' builds rhythmic momentum and absolute certainty before declaring the resurgence of new power.

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Trivia

Released around the time of India's independence in 1947, Paithiyakkaran featured songs honoring Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi, serving as a powerful tribute to his role in inspiring the Indian independence movement through Tamil literature.

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