Pattinikku Oru Manasu
From Hello Mister Zamindar · 1965
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- Jamuna Rani
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Hello Mister Zamindar1965
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Pattinikku oru manasu | One mindset when facing hunger, |
| Panathukku oru manasu | A different mindset when possessing money, |
| Pazhangkadhai marandhavanga | For those who forget their past history, |
| Paarvaiyae oru dhinusuu | Even their look becomes quite peculiar. |
| Female | |
| Pattinikku oru manasu | One mindset when facing hunger, |
| Panathukku oru manasu | A different mindset when possessing money, |
| Pazhangkadhai marandhavanga | For those who forget their past history, |
| Paarvaiyae oru dhinusuu | Even their look becomes quite peculiar. |
| Female | |
| {Kotti kotti alappadhanaal | Just by measuring endlessly with greed, |
| Koranjathu valarvathillae | What has diminished will not grow back; |
| Gopurathil iruppadhanaal | Just by sitting on top of a temple tower, |
| Kuruvi parundhaavadhillai} (2) | A sparrow does not become an eagle. |
| Female | |
| Pattinikku oru manasu | One mindset when facing hunger, |
| Panathukku oru manasu | A different mindset when possessing money, |
| Pazhangkadhai marandhavanga | For those who forget their past history, |
| Paarvaiyae oru dhinusuu | Even their look becomes quite peculiar. |
| Female | |
| Kai irandum kaal irandum | The two hands and the two legs |
| Kadukalavum maaravillae | Have not changed even by a mustard seed's size; |
| Kaasu vandha neram mudhal | Yet from the moment money arrived, |
| Kazhuthilae thalaiyum illae | The head is no longer present on the neck (arrogance). |
| Female | |
| Aaaa…aaa…aaaa…. | Aaaa...aaa...aaaa... |
| Aaaa…aaa…aaaa…. | Aaaa...aaa...aaaa... |
| Aaaa…aaa…aaaa….aaa..aaa.. | Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...aaa..aaa.. |
| Aaaa…aaa…aaaa…. | Aaaa...aaa...aaaa... |
| Female | |
| Kai irandum kaal irandum | The two hands and the two legs |
| Kadukalavum maaravillae | Have not changed even by a mustard seed's size; |
| Kaasu vandha neram mudhal | Yet from the moment money arrived, |
| Kazhuthilae thalaiyum illae | The head is no longer present on the neck (arrogance). |
| Female | |
| Munaalum pogavillae | They did not move forward, |
| Pinnalum thirumbavillae | Nor did they look back; |
| Munaalum pogavillae | They did not move forward, |
| Pinnalum thirumbavillae | Nor did they look back; |
| Muzhusaa maaravillae | They haven't completely transformed, |
| Pavusilae kuraichal illae | Yet there is no lack of grand display. |
| Female | |
| Pattinikku oru manasu | One mindset when facing hunger, |
| Panathukku oru manasu | A different mindset when possessing money, |
| Pazhangkadhai marandhavanga | For those who forget their past history, |
| Paarvaiyae oru dhinusuu | Even their look becomes quite peculiar. |
| Female | |
| Ettadukku maadi manai | An eight-story mansion and home, |
| Sugam irunthum amaidhi illae | Despite having comfort, there is no peace; |
| Vetti vitta sondham ellaam | All the relatives who were cut off, |
| Vilakkavum mudiyavillae | Cannot be cast aside completely either. |
| Female | |
| Aaaa…aaa…aaaa…. | Aaaa...aaa...aaaa... |
| Aaaa…aaa…aaaa…. | Aaaa...aaa...aaaa... |
| Aaaa…aaa…aaaa….aaa..aaa.. | Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...aaa..aaa.. |
| Aaaa…aaa…aaaa…. | Aaaa...aaa...aaaa... |
| Female | |
| Ettadukku maadi manai | An eight-story mansion and home, |
| Sugam irunthum amaidhi illae | Despite having comfort, there is no peace; |
| Vetti vitta sondham ellaam | All the relatives who were cut off, |
| Vilakkavum mudiyavillae | Cannot be cast aside completely either. |
| Female | |
| Pattanathu vaasanaiyum | The scent of city life |
| Pazhakamum maaravillae | And the old habits have not changed; |
| Pattanathu vaasanaiyum | The scent of city life |
| Pazhakamum maaravillae | And the old habits have not changed; |
| Paadhi vazhi pona maachaan | The brother-in-law who went halfway, |
| Meedhi vazhi poga villae | Did not travel the rest of the way. |
| Female | |
| Pattinikku oru manasu | One mindset when facing hunger, |
| Panathukku oru manasu | A different mindset when possessing money, |
| Pazhangkadhai marandhavanga | For those who forget their past history, |
| Paarvaiyae oru dhinusuu | Even their look becomes quite peculiar. |
பட்டினிக்கு ஒரு மனசு
பணத்துக்கு ஒரு மனசு
பழங்கதை மறந்தவங்க
பார்வையே ஒரு தினுசு
One mindset when facing hunger,
A different mindset when possessing money,
For those who forget their past history,
Even their look becomes quite peculiar.
பட்டினிக்கு ஒரு மனசு
பணத்துக்கு ஒரு மனசு
பழங்கதை மறந்தவங்க
பார்வையே ஒரு தினுசு
One mindset when facing hunger,
A different mindset when possessing money,
For those who forget their past history,
Even their look becomes quite peculiar.
{கொட்டிக் கொட்டி அளப்பதனால்
கொறஞ்சுது வளர்வதில்லை
கோபுரத்தில் இருப்பதனால்
குருவி பருந்தாவதில்லை} (2)
Just by measuring endlessly with greed,
What has diminished will not grow back;
Just by sitting on top of a temple tower,
A sparrow does not become an eagle.
பட்டினிக்கு ஒரு மனசு
பணத்துக்கு ஒரு மனசு
பழங்கதை மறந்தவங்க
பார்வையே ஒரு தினுசு
One mindset when facing hunger,
A different mindset when possessing money,
For those who forget their past history,
Even their look becomes quite peculiar.
கையிரண்டும் காலிரெண்டும்
கடுகளவும் மாறவில்லை
காசு வந்த நேரம் முதல்
கழுத்திலே தலையுமில்லே
The two hands and the two legs
Have not changed even by a mustard seed's size;
Yet from the moment money arrived,
The head is no longer present on the neck (arrogance).
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...aaa..aaa..
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
கையிரண்டும் காலிரெண்டும்
கடுகளவும் மாறவில்லை
காசு வந்த நேரம் முதல்
கழுத்திலே தலையுமில்லே
The two hands and the two legs
Have not changed even by a mustard seed's size;
Yet from the moment money arrived,
The head is no longer present on the neck (arrogance).
முன்னாலும் போகவில்லை
பின்னாலும் திரும்பவில்லை
முன்னாலும் போகவில்லை
பின்னாலும் திரும்பவில்லை
முழுசாக மாறவில்லை
பவிசிலே குறைச்சலில்லே
They did not move forward,
Nor did they look back;
They did not move forward,
Nor did they look back;
They haven't completely transformed,
Yet there is no lack of grand display.
பட்டினிக்கு ஒரு மனசு
பணத்துக்கு ஒரு மனசு
பழங்கதை மறந்தவங்க
பார்வையே ஒரு தினுசு
One mindset when facing hunger,
A different mindset when possessing money,
For those who forget their past history,
Even their look becomes quite peculiar.
எட்டடுக்கு மாடி மனை
சுகமிருந்தும் அமைதியில்லே
வெட்டிவிட்ட சொந்தமெல்லாம்
விலக்கவும் முடியவில்லே
An eight-story mansion and home,
Despite having comfort, there is no peace;
All the relatives who were cut off,
Cannot be cast aside completely either.
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
ஆஅ.....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...aaa..aaa..
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
எட்டடுக்கு மாடி மனை
சுகமிருந்தும் அமைதியில்லே
வெட்டிவிட்ட சொந்தமெல்லாம்
விலக்கவும் முடியவில்லே
An eight-story mansion and home,
Despite having comfort, there is no peace;
All the relatives who were cut off,
Cannot be cast aside completely either.
பட்டணத்து வாசனையும்
பழக்கமும் மாறவில்லை
பட்டணத்து வாசனையும்
பழக்கமும் மாறவில்லை
பாதி வழி போன மச்சான்
மீதி வழி போகவில்லே
The scent of city life
And the old habits have not changed;
The scent of city life
And the old habits have not changed;
The brother-in-law who went halfway,
Did not travel the rest of the way.
பட்டினிக்கு ஒரு மனசு
பணத்துக்கு ஒரு மனசு
பழங்கதை மறந்தவங்க
பார்வையே ஒரு தினுசு
One mindset when facing hunger,
A different mindset when possessing money,
For those who forget their past history,
Even their look becomes quite peculiar.
Pattinikku oru manasu
One mindset when facing hunger,
Panathukku oru manasu
A different mindset when possessing money,
Pazhangkadhai marandhavanga
For those who forget their past history,
Paarvaiyae oru dhinusuu
Even their look becomes quite peculiar.
Pattinikku oru manasu
One mindset when facing hunger,
Panathukku oru manasu
A different mindset when possessing money,
Pazhangkadhai marandhavanga
For those who forget their past history,
Paarvaiyae oru dhinusuu
Even their look becomes quite peculiar.
{Kotti kotti alappadhanaal
Just by measuring endlessly with greed,
Koranjathu valarvathillae
What has diminished will not grow back;
Gopurathil iruppadhanaal
Just by sitting on top of a temple tower,
Kuruvi parundhaavadhillai} (2)
A sparrow does not become an eagle.
Pattinikku oru manasu
One mindset when facing hunger,
Panathukku oru manasu
A different mindset when possessing money,
Pazhangkadhai marandhavanga
For those who forget their past history,
Paarvaiyae oru dhinusuu
Even their look becomes quite peculiar.
Kai irandum kaal irandum
The two hands and the two legs
Kadukalavum maaravillae
Have not changed even by a mustard seed's size;
Kaasu vandha neram mudhal
Yet from the moment money arrived,
Kazhuthilae thalaiyum illae
The head is no longer present on the neck (arrogance).
Aaaa…aaa…aaaa….
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
Aaaa…aaa…aaaa….
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
Aaaa…aaa…aaaa….aaa..aaa..
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...aaa..aaa..
Aaaa…aaa…aaaa….
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
Kai irandum kaal irandum
The two hands and the two legs
Kadukalavum maaravillae
Have not changed even by a mustard seed's size;
Kaasu vandha neram mudhal
Yet from the moment money arrived,
Kazhuthilae thalaiyum illae
The head is no longer present on the neck (arrogance).
Munaalum pogavillae
They did not move forward,
Pinnalum thirumbavillae
Nor did they look back;
Munaalum pogavillae
They did not move forward,
Pinnalum thirumbavillae
Nor did they look back;
Muzhusaa maaravillae
They haven't completely transformed,
Pavusilae kuraichal illae
Yet there is no lack of grand display.
Pattinikku oru manasu
One mindset when facing hunger,
Panathukku oru manasu
A different mindset when possessing money,
Pazhangkadhai marandhavanga
For those who forget their past history,
Paarvaiyae oru dhinusuu
Even their look becomes quite peculiar.
Ettadukku maadi manai
An eight-story mansion and home,
Sugam irunthum amaidhi illae
Despite having comfort, there is no peace;
Vetti vitta sondham ellaam
All the relatives who were cut off,
Vilakkavum mudiyavillae
Cannot be cast aside completely either.
Aaaa…aaa…aaaa….
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
Aaaa…aaa…aaaa….
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
Aaaa…aaa…aaaa….aaa..aaa..
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...aaa..aaa..
Aaaa…aaa…aaaa….
Aaaa...aaa...aaaa...
Ettadukku maadi manai
An eight-story mansion and home,
Sugam irunthum amaidhi illae
Despite having comfort, there is no peace;
Vetti vitta sondham ellaam
All the relatives who were cut off,
Vilakkavum mudiyavillae
Cannot be cast aside completely either.
Pattanathu vaasanaiyum
The scent of city life
Pazhakamum maaravillae
And the old habits have not changed;
Pattanathu vaasanaiyum
The scent of city life
Pazhakamum maaravillae
And the old habits have not changed;
Paadhi vazhi pona maachaan
The brother-in-law who went halfway,
Meedhi vazhi poga villae
Did not travel the rest of the way.
Pattinikku oru manasu
One mindset when facing hunger,
Panathukku oru manasu
A different mindset when possessing money,
Pazhangkadhai marandhavanga
For those who forget their past history,
Paarvaiyae oru dhinusuu
Even their look becomes quite peculiar.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song from 'Hello Mister Zamindar' offers a witty yet profound social critique on human nature, wealth, and ego. Lyricist Kannadasan contrasts how a person thinks and behaves when poor versus when rich. The lyrics emphasize that while material prosperity can alter one's external appearances and social stance, it does not inherently change one's fundamental identity or grant true peace of mind.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor / Analogy (Uvamaani)
“Gopurathil iruppadhanaal Kuruvi parundhaavadhillai”
Kannadasan uses the metaphor that a sparrow sitting on a grand temple tower does not automatically become a majestic eagle, symbolizing that sudden wealth or elevated position does not change a person's intrinsic stature.
Moonaal (Initial Alliteration)
“Pattinikku oru manasu / Panathukku oru manasu”
Repetition of initial consonant sound 'P' across consecutive lines (Pattinikku, Panathukku, Pazhangkadhai, Paarvaiyae).
Idiomatic Expression / Hyperbole
“Kaasu vandha neram mudhal Kazhuthilae thalaiyum illae”
'Kazhuthilae thalaiyum illae' (The head is missing from the neck) is a Tamil idiom indicating that wealth makes someone lose their head to vanity and pride.
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Trivia
'Hello Mister Zamindar' (1965) is a Tamil comedy-drama film starring Gemini Ganesan and Savitri, directed by K. J. Mahadevan. The music was composed by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, and the song reflects Kannadasan's signature philosophical wit.
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