Pambaram Polae
From Rathna Kumar · 1949
- Lyricist
- Papanasam Sivan
- Singer
- P. U. Chinnappa
- Music directors
- G. Ramanathan, C. R. Subbaraman
- Details
- Rathna Kumar1949
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pambaram polae suzhalumivvulagam | This world spins like a top |
| Paarthu manam marundu odaadhae | Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away |
| Pambaram polae suzhalumivvulagam | This world spins like a top |
| Paarthu manam marundu odaadhae | Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away |
| Pambaram polae suzhalumivvulagam | This world spins like a top |
| Paarthu manam marundu odaadhae | Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away |
| Male | |
| Aandhaiyum koogaiyum | Owls and screech-owls |
| Alaridum paazhidam…mm… | A desolate place where they cry out... mm... |
| Aa….aa…..aa….aa.a….aa….aa… | Aa....aa.....aa....aa.a....aa....aa... |
| Aandhaiyum koogaiyum alaridum paazhidam | A desolate place where owls and screech-owls cry out |
| Aandhaiyum koogaiyum alaridum paazhidam | A desolate place where owls and screech-owls cry out |
| Alaimagal iruppidam aagaadho… | Can it not become the dwelling place of Goddess Lakshmi? |
| Alaimagal iruppidam aagaadho… | Can it not become the dwelling place of Goddess Lakshmi? |
| Ichai kondaal ulagaezhaiyum aalalaam | If you have strong determination, you can rule all seven worlds |
| Ichai kondaal ulagaezhaiyum aalalaam… | If you have strong determination, you can rule all seven worlds... |
| Pichai kaiyaendhi nidham nadandhalaiyaadhae | Do not wander every day begging with outstretched hands |
| Pichai kaiyaendhi nidham nadandhalaiyaadhae | Do not wander every day begging with outstretched hands |
| Male | |
| Pambaram polae suzhalumivvulagam | This world spins like a top |
| Paarthu manam marundu odaadhae | Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away |
பம்பரம் போலே சுழலுமிவ்வுலகம்
பார்த்து மனம் மருண்டு ஓடாதே
பம்பரம் போலே சுழலுமிவ்வுலகம்
பார்த்து மனம்... மருண்டு ஓடாதே
பம்பரம் போலே சுழலுமிவ் வுலகம்
பார்த்து மனம் மருண்டு ஓடாதே
This world spins like a top
Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away
This world spins like a top
Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away
This world spins like a top
Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away
ஆந்தையும் கூகையும்
அலறிடும் பாழிடம்.....ம்ம்...
ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ......
ஆந்தையும் கூகையும் அலறிடும் பாழிடம்
ஆந்தையும் கூகையும் அலறிடும் பாழிடம்
அலைமகள் இருப்பிடம் ஆகாதோ...
அலைமகள் இருப்பிடம் ஆகாதோ...
இச்சை கொண்டால் உலகேழையும் ஆளலாம்
இச்சை கொண்டால் உலகேழையும் ஆளலாம்...
பிச்சை கையேந்தி நிதம் நடந்தலையாதே
பிச்சை கையேந்தி நிதம் நடந்தலையாதே
Owls and screech-owls
A desolate place where they cry out... mm...
Aa....aa.....aa....aa.a....aa....aa...
A desolate place where owls and screech-owls cry out
A desolate place where owls and screech-owls cry out
Can it not become the dwelling place of Goddess Lakshmi?
Can it not become the dwelling place of Goddess Lakshmi?
If you have strong determination, you can rule all seven worlds
If you have strong determination, you can rule all seven worlds...
Do not wander every day begging with outstretched hands
Do not wander every day begging with outstretched hands
பம்பரம் போலே சுழலுமிவ்வுலகம்
பார்த்து மனம் மருண்டு ஓடாதே
This world spins like a top
Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away
Pambaram polae suzhalumivvulagam
This world spins like a top
Paarthu manam marundu odaadhae
Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away
Pambaram polae suzhalumivvulagam
This world spins like a top
Paarthu manam marundu odaadhae
Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away
Pambaram polae suzhalumivvulagam
This world spins like a top
Paarthu manam marundu odaadhae
Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away
Aandhaiyum koogaiyum
Owls and screech-owls
Alaridum paazhidam…mm…
A desolate place where they cry out... mm...
Aa….aa…..aa….aa.a….aa….aa…
Aa....aa.....aa....aa.a....aa....aa...
Aandhaiyum koogaiyum alaridum paazhidam
A desolate place where owls and screech-owls cry out
Aandhaiyum koogaiyum alaridum paazhidam
A desolate place where owls and screech-owls cry out
Alaimagal iruppidam aagaadho…
Can it not become the dwelling place of Goddess Lakshmi?
Alaimagal iruppidam aagaadho…
Can it not become the dwelling place of Goddess Lakshmi?
Ichai kondaal ulagaezhaiyum aalalaam
If you have strong determination, you can rule all seven worlds
Ichai kondaal ulagaezhaiyum aalalaam…
If you have strong determination, you can rule all seven worlds...
Pichai kaiyaendhi nidham nadandhalaiyaadhae
Do not wander every day begging with outstretched hands
Pichai kaiyaendhi nidham nadandhalaiyaadhae
Do not wander every day begging with outstretched hands
Pambaram polae suzhalumivvulagam
This world spins like a top
Paarthu manam marundu odaadhae
Seeing it, do not be frightened and run away
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This philosophical song from Rathna Kumar (1949) encourages perseverance, inner strength, and hope in the face of life's unpredictable nature. Comparing the world to a spinning top, the lyricist Papanasam Sivan advises the listener not to be dismayed by constant shifts and hardship. Even a dark, ruined place haunted by screeching owls can be transformed into a prosperous home blessed by Goddess Lakshmi (Alaimagal) through effort and faith. Ultimately, the song urges self-reliance and ambition, reminding us that with willpower one can conquer the world rather than living a life of helpless begging.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai)
“Pambaram polae suzhalumivvulagam”
Compares the continuous motion and volatility of the world (ivvulagam) to a spinning top (pambaram polae).
Contrast / Imagery
“Aandhaiyum koogaiyum alaridum paazhidam / Alaimagal iruppidam aagaadho…”
Juxtaposes a desolate owl-infested ruin (paazhidam) with the divine abode of wealth and prosperity (Alaimagal iruppidam) to signify transformation.
Ethirai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ichai kondaal ulagaezhaiyum aalalaam / Pichai kaiyaendhi nidham nadandhalaiyaadhae”
The second consonant sound match 'ch' in 'Ichai' and 'Pichai' creates a poetic rhyme structure across lines.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Pambaram polae suzhalumivvulagam / Paarthu manam marundu odaadhae”
Repetition of the 'P' sound at the beginning of words 'Pambaram' and 'Paarthu'.
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Trivia
Rathna Kumar (1949) starred P. U. Chinnappa and M. G. Ramachandran. The lyrics were written by the legendary Carnatic music composer and lyricist Papanasam Sivan, known for introducing profound Vedantic philosophy into Tamil film songs.
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