Padichukurom
From Sir · 2024
- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singers
- Padmapriya Raghavan, Prarthana Sriram
- Music director
- Siddhu Kumar
- Details
- Sir2024
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Paduchikurom paduchikurom | We are studying, we are studying |
| Padichu inga polachukurom | By studying, we will survive and thrive here |
| Female | |
| Naalu ezhuthu padicha | If one learns a few basic letters |
| Nallathu kettathu theriyum | One can distinguish between good and bad |
| Aayiram varusam Irutu | A thousand years of darkness |
| Thodara koodathu | Should not continue anymore |
| Female | |
| Yedu eduthu padichaa | If you pick up a book and read |
| Ettu thesaiyum therakkum | All eight directions will open up |
| Oore thaduthaalum | Even if the whole village opposes you |
| Othunga koodaathu | You must not step aside or back down |
| Chorus | |
| Thangame nenjam vaadaathe | Oh precious gold, do not let your heart wither |
| Oru kaalam varum | A better time will surely come |
| Than kaiya thannikulla vachaalum | Even if you submerge your hand in water |
| Thanni mela varum | The water rises above it |
| Chorus | |
| Vairame vaanam theinjaalum | Oh precious diamond, even if the sky fades away |
| Venum nenjil varam | We need courage and grace in our hearts |
| Vanthaachu Vaazhnthidathaan porom | We have arrived, and we are going to live well |
| Yen Kannil Eeram | Why is there moisture in my eyes? |
| Female | |
| Paduchikurom paduchikurom | We are studying, we are studying |
| Padichu inga polachukurom | By studying, we will survive and thrive here |
| Female | |
| Vandi imai kai naatu | The child of the person who put thumb impressions |
| Vachachavan pulla | Instead of signatures |
| Ipo pallikoodam poraan | Is now going to school |
| Puthu paathai yera poraan | He is set to walk on a new path |
| Female | |
| Kaadu karaiya matum | The child of the one who only knew |
| Kaththavan pulla ipo | Fields and farmlands |
| Pen-aa pudikka Poraan | Is now going to hold a pen |
| Nalla pera edukka poraan | And earn a good name |
| Female | |
| Alaithaan karaiyila thavikkum | The wave struggles at the shore |
| Karaiyum nuraiyaa sirikkum | And the shore smiles back with foam |
| Muthalaa jeyikkum varaikum valithaane | Until you win for the first time, there will be pain |
| Female | |
| Malaipol malupaai irukum | Obstacles will stand massive like a mountain |
| Ethuvum sila naal mayakkam | Everything is just an illusion for a few days |
| Nadanthaa tharayaa Kedakkum | If you keep walking, the earth lies beneath your feet |
| Female | |
| Naalu ezhuthu padicha | If one learns a few basic letters |
| Nallathu kettathu theriyum | One can distinguish between good and bad |
| Aayiram varusam Irutu | A thousand years of darkness |
| Thodara koodathu | Should not continue anymore |
| Female | |
| Yedu eduthu padichaa | If you pick up a book and read |
| Ettu thesaiyum therakkum | All eight directions will open up |
| Oore thaduthaalum | Even if the whole village opposes you |
| Othunga koodaathu | You must not step aside or back down |
| Chorus | |
| Thangame nenjam vaadaathe | Oh precious gold, do not let your heart wither |
| Oru kaalam varum | A better time will surely come |
| Than kaiya thannikulla vachaalum | Even if you submerge your hand in water |
| Thanni mela varum | The water rises above it |
| Chorus | |
| Vairame vaanam theinjaalum | Oh precious diamond, even if the sky fades away |
| Venum nenjil varam | We need courage and grace in our hearts |
| Vanthaachu Vaazhnthidathaan porom | We have arrived, and we are going to live well |
| Yen Kannil Eeram | Why is there moisture in my eyes? |
படிச்சுக்குறோம் படிச்சுக்குறோம்
படிச்சிங்க பொழச்சுக்குறோம்
We are studying, we are studying
By studying, we will survive and thrive here
நாலு எழுத்து படிச்சா
நல்லது கெட்டது தெரியும்
ஆயிர வருஷ இருட்டு தொடரக்கூடாது
If one learns a few basic letters
One can distinguish between good and bad
A thousand years of darkness
Should not continue anymore
ஏடு எடுத்து படிச்சா
எட்டு தெசையும் தெறக்கும்
ஊரே தடுத்தாலும் ஒதுங்க கூடாது
If you pick up a book and read
All eight directions will open up
Even if the whole village opposes you
You must not step aside or back down
தங்கமே நெஞ்சம் வாடாதே
ஒரு காலம் வரும்
தன் கைய தன்னிக்குள்ள வச்சாலும்
தண்ணி மேல வரும்
Oh precious gold, do not let your heart wither
A better time will surely come
Even if you submerge your hand in water
The water rises above it
வைரமே வானம் தேய்ஞ்சாலும்
வேணும் நெஞ்சில் வரும்
வந்தாச்சு வாழ்ந்திடத்தான் போறோம்
என் கண்ணில் ஈரம்
Oh precious diamond, even if the sky fades away
We need courage and grace in our hearts
We have arrived, and we are going to live well
Why is there moisture in my eyes?
படிச்சுக்குறோம் படிச்சுக்குறோம்
படிச்சிங்க பொழச்சுக்குறோம்
We are studying, we are studying
By studying, we will survive and thrive here
வண்டி இமை கை நாட்டு
வச்சவன் புள்ளை இப்போ
பள்ளிக்கூடம் போறான்
புது பாதை ஏற போறான்
The child of the person who put thumb impressions
Instead of signatures
Is now going to school
He is set to walk on a new path
காடு கரைய மட்டும்
கத்தவன் புள்ளை இப்போ
பேனா புடிக்க போறான்
நல்ல பேர எடுக்கக் போறான்
The child of the one who only knew
Fields and farmlands
Is now going to hold a pen
And earn a good name
அலைதான் கரையில தவிக்கும்
கரையும் நுரையா சிரிக்கும்
முதலா ஜெயிக்கும் வரைக்கும் வலிதானே
The wave struggles at the shore
And the shore smiles back with foam
Until you win for the first time, there will be pain
மலைப்போல் மழுப்பாய் இருக்கும்
எதுவும் சிலநாள் மயக்கம்
நடந்தா தரையா கெடக்கும்
Obstacles will stand massive like a mountain
Everything is just an illusion for a few days
If you keep walking, the earth lies beneath your feet
நாலு எழுத்து படிச்சா
நல்லது கெட்டது தெரியும்
ஆயிர வருஷ இருட்டு தொடரக்கூடாது
If one learns a few basic letters
One can distinguish between good and bad
A thousand years of darkness
Should not continue anymore
ஏடு எடுத்து படிச்சா
எட்டு தெசையும் தெறக்கும்
ஊரே தடுத்தாலும் ஒதுங்க கூடாது
If you pick up a book and read
All eight directions will open up
Even if the whole village opposes you
You must not step aside or back down
தங்கமே நெஞ்சம் வாடாதே
ஒரு காலம் வரும்
தன் கைய தன்னிக்குள்ள வச்சாலும்
தண்ணி மேல வரும்
Oh precious gold, do not let your heart wither
A better time will surely come
Even if you submerge your hand in water
The water rises above it
வைரமே வானம் தேய்ஞ்சாலும்
வேணும் நெஞ்சில் வரும்
வந்தாச்சு வாழ்ந்திடத்தான் போறோம்
என் கண்ணில் ஈரம்
Oh precious diamond, even if the sky fades away
We need courage and grace in our hearts
We have arrived, and we are going to live well
Why is there moisture in my eyes?
Paduchikurom paduchikurom
We are studying, we are studying
Padichu inga polachukurom
By studying, we will survive and thrive here
Naalu ezhuthu padicha
If one learns a few basic letters
Nallathu kettathu theriyum
One can distinguish between good and bad
Aayiram varusam Irutu
A thousand years of darkness
Thodara koodathu
Should not continue anymore
Yedu eduthu padichaa
If you pick up a book and read
Ettu thesaiyum therakkum
All eight directions will open up
Oore thaduthaalum
Even if the whole village opposes you
Othunga koodaathu
You must not step aside or back down
Thangame nenjam vaadaathe
Oh precious gold, do not let your heart wither
Oru kaalam varum
A better time will surely come
Than kaiya thannikulla vachaalum
Even if you submerge your hand in water
Thanni mela varum
The water rises above it
Vairame vaanam theinjaalum
Oh precious diamond, even if the sky fades away
Venum nenjil varam
We need courage and grace in our hearts
Vanthaachu Vaazhnthidathaan porom
We have arrived, and we are going to live well
Yen Kannil Eeram
Why is there moisture in my eyes?
Paduchikurom paduchikurom
We are studying, we are studying
Padichu inga polachukurom
By studying, we will survive and thrive here
Vandi imai kai naatu
The child of the person who put thumb impressions
Vachachavan pulla
Instead of signatures
Ipo pallikoodam poraan
Is now going to school
Puthu paathai yera poraan
He is set to walk on a new path
Kaadu karaiya matum
The child of the one who only knew
Kaththavan pulla ipo
Fields and farmlands
Pen-aa pudikka Poraan
Is now going to hold a pen
Nalla pera edukka poraan
And earn a good name
Alaithaan karaiyila thavikkum
The wave struggles at the shore
Karaiyum nuraiyaa sirikkum
And the shore smiles back with foam
Muthalaa jeyikkum varaikum valithaane
Until you win for the first time, there will be pain
Malaipol malupaai irukum
Obstacles will stand massive like a mountain
Ethuvum sila naal mayakkam
Everything is just an illusion for a few days
Nadanthaa tharayaa Kedakkum
If you keep walking, the earth lies beneath your feet
Naalu ezhuthu padicha
If one learns a few basic letters
Nallathu kettathu theriyum
One can distinguish between good and bad
Aayiram varusam Irutu
A thousand years of darkness
Thodara koodathu
Should not continue anymore
Yedu eduthu padichaa
If you pick up a book and read
Ettu thesaiyum therakkum
All eight directions will open up
Oore thaduthaalum
Even if the whole village opposes you
Othunga koodaathu
You must not step aside or back down
Thangame nenjam vaadaathe
Oh precious gold, do not let your heart wither
Oru kaalam varum
A better time will surely come
Than kaiya thannikulla vachaalum
Even if you submerge your hand in water
Thanni mela varum
The water rises above it
Vairame vaanam theinjaalum
Oh precious diamond, even if the sky fades away
Venum nenjil varam
We need courage and grace in our hearts
Vanthaachu Vaazhnthidathaan porom
We have arrived, and we are going to live well
Yen Kannil Eeram
Why is there moisture in my eyes?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song serves as an empowering anthem celebrating the transformative power of education for historically marginalized rural communities. It depicts the emotional transition of generations, moving from illiterate parents who relied on thumbprint signatures to their children who proudly carry pens to school. The lyrics urge listeners to overcome social obstacles, erase centuries of darkness, and embrace learning as the ultimate path toward self-respect and success.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (First-letter Alliteration)
“Paduchikurom paduchikurom / Padichu inga polachukurom”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Pa' in 'Paduchikurom' and 'Padichu' creates a strong rhythmic beat that emphasizes the theme of reading/learning.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aayiram varusam Irutu”
'Aayiram varusam Irutu' (A thousand years of darkness) metaphorically represents generations of systemic illiteracy and socio-economic oppression.
Juxtaposition / Social Contrast
“Vandi imai kai naatu... Pen-aa pudikka Poraan”
Contrasts the illiterate past represented by thumbprints ('kai naatu') with a progressive future represented by holding a pen ('Pen-aa pudikka Poraan').
Metaphor / Term of Endearment
“Thangame nenjam vaadaathe / Vairame vaanam theinjaalum”
Addresses the resilient child as 'Thangame' (Gold) and 'Vairame' (Diamond), symbolizing their precious potential and strength.
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Trivia
Sir (2024), directed by Bose Venkat and starring Vimal, features music composed by Siddhu Kumar. The song poignantly highlights educational rights in rural Tamil Nadu, echoing real-world social reform movements.
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