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Panamaram

From Nedumi · 2023

Lyricist
Dinesh David
Singer
Venkat tamizh
Music director
Jass JP
Movie name
Nedumi
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
7 Jan 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pottakattu mettulaium
Vilanjirukkum panamaram
Sattiyila aadharam
Udambil illa sethaa…ram
Sottugira kallula thaan
Sorga boomi irukathada.. ah ah
Kudich paathu neeyum
Anubavatha therinjikada
Pottakattu mettulaium
Vilanjirukum panamaram
Sattiyila aadharam
Udambil illa setharam
Sottugira kallulathaan
Sorga boomi irukathadaa
Kudich paathu neeyum
Anubavatha therinjikada
Kootam koodu attam podu
Ranagalama paatta podu
Ullu kulla kuthugalama
Kuthura kuthura thudiku thada
Kannadi kopiyla
Colour coloura kudichaalum
Pathanikku munnala
Balpu vaangi pogumada
Pottakattu mettulaium
Vilanjirukum panamaram
Sattiyila aadharam
Udambil illa setharam
Sottugira kallulathaan
Sorga boomi irukathadaa
Kudich paathu neeyum
Anubavatha therinjikada
Hey! Thandhaanaane thandhaanaane
Thandhaanaane naa thaane
Thandhaanae thaane nannae
Thandhaanaanae naa
Hey! Thandhaanaane thandhaanaane
Thandhaanaane naa thaane
Thandhaanae thaane nannae
Thandhaanaanae naa
Odi pogum vazhkaiyula
Kondu poga yethumilla
Kallu mullum sernthu varum
Neeyum pogum padhaiyila
Jaadhi illa satta podu
Kalakalapa paatu podu
Samarasam venumunu
Solli solli aatam podu
Patta katti kallakudi
Thembu ulla yerumadi
Sutham kitham pakka vena
Sathiyama nallathadi
Karupa saami than
Vaazhum irumbu kotta da
Suthi ninnu pottu vachi
Oorae vanangunda
Pangu inga paruda
Namma vazhka jourda
Uchiyila yeri ninnu
Oraka solluda pangu
Kootam koodu attam podu
Ranagalama paatta podu
Ullu kulla kuthugalama
Kuthura kuthura thudiku thada
Kannadi kopiyla
Colour coloura kudichaalum
Pathanikku munnala
Balpu vaangi pogumada
Thananannae na thaane
Thananannae na
Thananannae na thaanae
Thanna nannae naa
Thananannae na thaane
Thananannae na
Thananannae na thaanae
Thanna nannae naa
Even on the dry wasteland hills,
the palmyra tree grows tall.
The pot holds our strength and livelihood,
causing no harm to the body.
In this dripping fresh toddy,
lies a heaven on earth, man!
Drink it and see for yourself,
feel the experience, my friend!
Even on the dry wasteland hills,
the palmyra tree grows tall.
The pot holds our strength and livelihood,
causing no harm to the body.
In this dripping fresh toddy,
lies a heaven on earth, man!
Drink it and see for yourself,
feel the experience, my friend!
Gather in a crowd and dance!
Play a wild, fiery beat!
With joy bursting deep inside,
the heart thumps to the rhythm!
Even if you drink colorful drinks
from fancy glass cups,
in front of fresh palm sap,
they all pale in comparison, man!
Even on the dry wasteland hills,
the palmyra tree grows tall.
The pot holds our strength and livelihood,
causing no harm to the body.
In this dripping fresh toddy,
lies a heaven on earth, man!
Drink it and see for yourself,
feel the experience, my friend!
Hey! Thanthanaane thanthanaane
Thanthanaane naa thaane
Thanthane thaane nanne
Thanthanaane naa
Hey! Thanthanaane thanthanaane
Thanthanaane naa thaane
Thanthane thaane nanne
Thanthanaane naa
In this fast-fleeting life,
there is nothing we can take with us.
Stones and thorns will appear
along the path you walk.
Wear a shirt free of caste,
play a cheerful, lively tune!
Saying we all need harmony,
keep dancing and calling for it!
Tie your waist-cloth and drink the toddy,
your strength will surge right up!
Don't worry about being overly fussy,
I swear it is truly good for you!
This is the iron shed
where Lord Karuppasamy lives, man!
Gathering round and putting on the mark,
the entire village bows in worship!
Look here, my partner,
our life is truly wonderful!
Climb all the way to the top,
and shout it out loud, partner!
Gather in a crowd and dance!
Play a wild, fiery beat!
With joy bursting deep inside,
the heart thumps to the rhythm!
Even if you drink colorful drinks
from fancy glass cups,
in front of fresh palm sap,
they all pale in comparison, man!
Thananaanne na thaane
Thananaanne na
Thananaanne na thaane
Thanna nanne naa
Thananaanne na thaane
Thananaanne na
Thananaanne na thaane
Thanna nanne naa
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This energetic song from the movie 'Nedumi' is a high-spirited celebration of rural Tamil life, culture, and nature's bounty—specifically honoring the palmyra tree (Panamaram) and its natural sap (Pathaneer/Kallu). It paints a vivid picture of village life where simple pleasures like drinking natural palm sap outshine modern luxury drinks, providing health, energy, and joy to the hard-working rural folk.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kootam koodu attam podu

Matching of initial consonant sound in words within the same line, such as 'Kootam koodu' creating rhythm.

Epizeuxis (Repetition for Emphasis)

Solli solli aatam podu

Repetition of words like 'solli solli' and 'kuthura kuthura' to intensify emotional weight and rhythm.

Hyperbole & Metaphor

Sorga boomi irukathada.. ah ah

Describing the taste and bliss of palm sap as 'Sorga boomi' (Heavenly paradise on earth).

Folk Refrain / Rhythm Vocables

Hey! Thandhaanaane thandhaanaane

Use of traditional Tamil native musical refrains like 'Thandhaanaane' to maintain tempo and evoke folk heritage.

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Trivia

'Nedumi' (2023) is a Tamil indie film set against a rural backdrop. The song heavily features traditional folk music styles (Naatupura Paattu) native to Southern Tamil Nadu, honoring the region's historical connection with the Palmyra tree, local guardian deity Karuppasamy, and social equality.

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