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Lyrics & meaning

Padichu Pathen

From Polladhavan · 2007

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Shankar Mahadevan
Music director
Dhina
Details
Polladhavan2007

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Padichu pathen yeravillaI tried studying, but nothing got into my head
Kudichu pathen yeriduchuI tried drinking, and it hit me right away
Male
Padichu pathen yeravillaI tried studying, but nothing got into my head
Kudichu pathen yeriduchuI tried drinking, and it hit me right away
Sirichu pathen sikkavillaI tried smiling, but she didn't fall for it
Morachu pathen sikkiduchuI tried glaring, and she got hooked
Male
{Naanga appa kaasil beeradippom{We drink beer using our father's money
SMS-il sittadippomWe hit on girls via SMS
Vetti payanu pereduppomWe earn a reputation as useless fellows
City bus il visiladippom} (2)We whistle inside city buses} (2)
Chorus
Intha vayasu ponaOnce this youth passes
Vera vayasu illaThere is no other age like this
Azhaga rasikkalannaIf one doesn't appreciate beauty
Avanthan manushan illaHe is not a human at all
Male
Padichu pathen yeravillaI tried studying, but nothing got into my head
Kudichu pathen yeriduchuI tried drinking, and it hit me right away
Chorus
…………………………….....
Male
Kalyanatha seiyum bodhuWhile getting married
Panjangathai paarppavanaeO man who checks the almanac
Kadhalikka panjangathaTo fall in love, does anyone
PaarppadhillayaeCheck the almanac?
Male
Nalla neram paarthu paarthuO man who checks auspicious times
Mudhaliravu poravanaeTo go for the wedding night
Pulla porakkum nerathaCan you predict the time
Nee solla mudiyumaWhen a child will be born?
Male
Rendu viralil sigarettu vachuHolding a cigarette between two fingers
Izhukkumbodhu thee panthamPuffing it creates a flaming torch
Pazhiya soththa pothachu vachuStoring leftover rice wrapped up
Parugumbodhu aananthamEating it brings pure joy
Kanavu illa kavala illaNo dreams, no worries
Ivanppola evanum illaThere is no one like him
Chorus
Intha vayasu ponaOnce this youth passes
Vera vayasu illaThere is no other age like this
Azhaga rasikkalannaIf one doesn't appreciate beauty
Avanthan manushan illaHe is not a human at all
Chorus
……………………………….....
Chorus
Ennadi ennadi muniyamma..hoiHey what is it, what is it, Muniyamma.. hoi
Kannula mai yu munniyamma..hoiKohl-adorned eyes, Muniyamma.. hoi
Yaar vacha maiyu muniyamma..hoiWho applied that kohl, Muniyamma.. hoi
Naan vacha maiyi muniyamma..hoiI applied that kohl, Muniyamma.. hoi
Male
Pattuchela kootathilaIn the crowd of silk sarees
Pattamboochi pola vanthuComing like a butterfly
Pabaramaa aadapporenI am going to spin like a top
Onga munnaalaRight in front of you
Male
Ye maadi veettu maalavikaHey, Malavika from the upstairs house
Vaalameenu pola vanthuComing like a ribbon-fish
Pallakkaatti kooppiduthuCalling out while showing teeth
Paadhi kannaalaeWith half-closed eyes
Male
Narambu ellaam murukku yeraAs all nerves get energized
Nadanamaada porendaaI am going to dance, my friend
Malluvetti maappilla paiyaYoung groom in a folded dhoti
Machan kooda aadendaaDance along with your buddy
Puduchu aadu mudichu aaduDance holding on, dance till the end
Vidinja pinnaal mudichupoduOnce morning comes, finish it off
Chorus
Intha vayasu ponaOnce this youth passes
Vera vayasu illaThere is no other age like this
Azhaga rasikkalannaIf one doesn't appreciate beauty
Avanthan manushan illaHe is not a human at all
Illa illa illaNo, no, no
Male
Padichu pathen yeravillaI tried studying, but nothing got into my head
Kudichu pathen yeriduchuI tried drinking, and it hit me right away
Sirichu pathen sikkavillaI tried smiling, but she didn't fall for it
Morachu pathen sikkiduchuI tried glaring, and she got hooked
Male
{Naanga appa kaasil beeradippom{We drink beer using our father's money
SMS-il sittadippomWe hit on girls via SMS
Vetti payanu pereduppomWe earn a reputation as useless fellows
City bus il visiladippom} (2)We whistle inside city buses} (2)
Chorus
Intha vayasu ponaOnce this youth passes
Vera vayasu illaThere is no other age like this
Azhaga rasikkalannaIf one doesn't appreciate beauty
Avanthan manushan illaHe is not a human at all

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song captures the carefree, rebellious, and lighthearted attitude of youth. The speaker humorously contrasts the struggles of studying with the immediate thrills of peer life, romance, and freedom. The lyrics question social rigidities—such as checking auspicious almanac times for love or marriage—arguing that life is unpredictable and youth should be embraced without unnecessary anxieties.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Padichu pathen yeravilla / Kudichu pathen yeriduchu

The second consonant 'di' matches across consecutive lines ('Padichu' / 'Kudichu'), creating rhythmic flow.

Simile (Uvamai)

Pattamboochi pola vanthu / Pabaramaa aadapporen

Comparing the dancer's movement to a spinning top ('Pabaramaa') and a butterfly ('Pattamboochi').

Antithesis / Contrast

Sirichu pathen sikkavilla / Morachu pathen sikkiduchu

Contrasting smiling ('Sirichu') which failed with glaring ('Morachu') which succeeded.

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Trivia

This track incorporates dynamic kuthu beats and elements reminiscent of traditional Tamil folk songs (including references to the popular 'Ennadi Muniyamma' folk rendition). It served as an energetic youth anthem in the 2007 Dhanush-starrer 'Polladhavan'.

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