Pazhathottam En Thottam
From Uzhaikkum Karangal · 1976
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Uzhaikkum Karangal1976
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Pazhathottam en thottam | The fruit orchard is my orchard |
| Paravai kingae kondatam | For the birds here, it is a celebration |
| Kavan eduthaal thindaattam | If I pick up my catapult, there will be trouble |
| Kanni naan oru ambattam | I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard |
| Kavan eduthaal thindaattam | If I pick up my catapult, there will be trouble |
| Kanni naan oru ambattam | I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard |
| Female | |
| Pazhathottam en thottam | The fruit orchard is my orchard |
| Paravai kingae kondatam | For the birds here, it is a celebration |
| Female | |
| Kanithedum kuyil iname | Oh species of cuckoos searching for fruits |
| Kadhai sollum kiliyinamae | Oh species of parrots telling stories |
| Kanithedum kuyil iname | Oh species of cuckoos searching for fruits |
| Kadhai sollum kiliyinamae | Oh species of parrots telling stories |
| Aduthavarin porul meedhu | Upon another person's belongings |
| aasai veikka koodathu | One should not harbor greed |
| Aduthavarin porul meedhu | Upon another person's belongings |
| aasai veikka koodathu | One should not harbor greed |
| aasai veikka koodathu | One should not harbor greed |
| Female | |
| Vel sirikkuthu kangalilae | A spear-like sharpness smiles in my eyes |
| kavan irukkudhu kaigalilae | A catapult rests in my hands |
| Vel sirikkuthu kangalilae | A spear-like sharpness smiles in my eyes |
| kavan irukkudhu kaigalilae | A catapult rests in my hands |
| Pizhai seibavar meedhinilae | Upon those who commit wrongdoings |
| kal eriven kurivigalae | I will hurl stones, oh sparrows |
| Pazhathottam en thottam | The fruit orchard is my orchard |
| Paravai kingae kondatam | For the birds here, it is a celebration |
| Female | |
| Adhigram varum podhu | When authority and power come to you |
| thavaradha manam vendum | You need an uncorrupted and steadfast mind |
| Adhigram varum podhu | When authority and power come to you |
| thavaradha manam vendum | You need an uncorrupted and steadfast mind |
| Thalaiganangal vandhale | If arrogance creeps into your head |
| thaan veezhum nilaithoondrum | A state of sudden downfall will occur |
| thaan veezhum nilaithoondrum | A state of sudden downfall will occur |
| Female | |
| Dhinam uzhaippadhu podhuvudamai | Working daily is for common welfare |
| namm udal idhu thani udamai | This body of ours is our own personal possession |
| Dhinam uzhaippadhu podhuvudamai | Working daily is for common welfare |
| namm udal idhu thani udamai | This body of ours is our own personal possession |
| Nalla aalena per eduthal | Earning a good name as a fine human being |
| adhu avaravar guna nilamai | Depends on each person's intrinsic character |
| Female | |
| Vidhai thoova thevai puvi aala madhi thevai | Soil is needed to sow seeds, intellect is needed to rule the earth |
| Akkiramam nee seidhaal adhaiketkkum aal thevai | If you commit injustice, someone is needed to question it |
| Adhaiketkkum aal thevai | Someone is needed to question it |
| Naan thunivulla ilam mangai | I am a courageous young woman |
| enai thoduvdhu yaar ingae | Who dares to touch me here? |
| Vizhi asaivugal kavi koorum | The glances of my eyes speak poetry |
| adhu aayiram porul koorum | It conveys a thousand meanings |
| Female | |
| Pazhathottam en thottam | The fruit orchard is my orchard |
| Paravai kingae kondatam | For the birds here, it is a celebration |
| Kavan eduthaal thindaattam | If I pick up my catapult, there will be trouble |
| Kanni naan oru ambattam | I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard |
| Kanni naan oru ambattam | I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard |
பழத்தோட்டம் என் தோட்டம்
பறவைக்கிங்கே கொண்டாட்டம்
கவன் எடுத்தால் திண்டாட்டம்
கன்னி நான் ஒரு அம்பாட்டம்
கவன் எடுத்தால் திண்டாட்டம்
கன்னி நான் ஒரு அம்பாட்டம்
The fruit orchard is my orchard
For the birds here, it is a celebration
If I pick up my catapult, there will be trouble
I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard
If I pick up my catapult, there will be trouble
I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard
பழத்தோட்டம் என் தோட்டம்
பறவைக்கிங்கே கொண்டாட்டம்
The fruit orchard is my orchard
For the birds here, it is a celebration
கனி தேடும் குயிலினமே
கதை சொல்லும் கிளியினமே
கனி தேடும் குயிலினமே
கதை சொல்லும் கிளியினமே
அடுத்தவரின் பொருள் மீது
ஆசை வைக்க கூடாது
அடுத்தவரின் பொருள் மீது
ஆசை வைக்க கூடாது
ஆசை வைக்க கூடாது
Oh species of cuckoos searching for fruits
Oh species of parrots telling stories
Oh species of cuckoos searching for fruits
Oh species of parrots telling stories
Upon another person's belongings
One should not harbor greed
Upon another person's belongings
One should not harbor greed
One should not harbor greed
வேல் சிரிக்குது கண்களிலே
கவன் இருக்குது கைகளிலே
வேல் சிரிக்குது கண்களிலே
கவன் இருக்குது கைகளிலே
பிழை செய்பவர் மீதினிலே
கல் எறிவேன் குருவிகளே
பழத்தோட்டம் என் தோட்டம்..
பறவைக்கிங்கே கொண்டாட்டம்..
A spear-like sharpness smiles in my eyes
A catapult rests in my hands
A spear-like sharpness smiles in my eyes
A catapult rests in my hands
Upon those who commit wrongdoings
I will hurl stones, oh sparrows
The fruit orchard is my orchard
For the birds here, it is a celebration
அதிகாரம் வரும்போது
தவறாத மனம் வேண்டும்
அதிகாரம் வரும்போது
தவறாத மனம் வேண்டும்
தலைக்கனங்கள் வந்தாலே
தான் வீழும் நிலை தோன்றும்
தான் வீழும் நிலை தோன்றும்
When authority and power come to you
You need an uncorrupted and steadfast mind
When authority and power come to you
You need an uncorrupted and steadfast mind
If arrogance creeps into your head
A state of sudden downfall will occur
A state of sudden downfall will occur
தினம் உழைப்பது பொதுவுடைமை
நம் உடல் இது தனி உடமை
தினம் உழைப்பது பொதுவுடைமை
நம் உடல் இது தனி உடமை
நல்ல ஆளென பேரெடுத்தல்
அது அவரவர் குண நிலமை
Working daily is for common welfare
This body of ours is our own personal possession
Working daily is for common welfare
This body of ours is our own personal possession
Earning a good name as a fine human being
Depends on each person's intrinsic character
விதை தூவ நிலம் தேவை புவி ஆள மதி தேவை
அக்கிரமம் நீ செய்தால் அதை கேட்கும் ஆள் தேவை
அதை கேட்கும் ஆள் தேவை
நான் துணிவுள்ள இளம் மங்கை எனை தொடுவது யாரிங்கே
விழி அசைவுகள் கவி கூறும் அது ஆயிரம் பொருள் கூறும்
Soil is needed to sow seeds, intellect is needed to rule the earth
If you commit injustice, someone is needed to question it
Someone is needed to question it
I am a courageous young woman
Who dares to touch me here?
The glances of my eyes speak poetry
It conveys a thousand meanings
பழத்தோட்டம் என் தோட்டம்
பறவைக்கிங்கே கொண்டாட்டம்
கவன் எடுத்தால் திண்டாட்டம்
கன்னி நான் ஒரு அம்பாட்டம்
கன்னி நான் ஒரு அம்பாட்டம்
The fruit orchard is my orchard
For the birds here, it is a celebration
If I pick up my catapult, there will be trouble
I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard
I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard
Pazhathottam en thottam
The fruit orchard is my orchard
Paravai kingae kondatam
For the birds here, it is a celebration
Kavan eduthaal thindaattam
If I pick up my catapult, there will be trouble
Kanni naan oru ambattam
I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard
Kavan eduthaal thindaattam
If I pick up my catapult, there will be trouble
Kanni naan oru ambattam
I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard
Pazhathottam en thottam
The fruit orchard is my orchard
Paravai kingae kondatam
For the birds here, it is a celebration
Kanithedum kuyil iname
Oh species of cuckoos searching for fruits
Kadhai sollum kiliyinamae
Oh species of parrots telling stories
Kanithedum kuyil iname
Oh species of cuckoos searching for fruits
Kadhai sollum kiliyinamae
Oh species of parrots telling stories
Aduthavarin porul meedhu
Upon another person's belongings
aasai veikka koodathu
One should not harbor greed
Aduthavarin porul meedhu
Upon another person's belongings
aasai veikka koodathu
One should not harbor greed
aasai veikka koodathu
One should not harbor greed
Vel sirikkuthu kangalilae
A spear-like sharpness smiles in my eyes
kavan irukkudhu kaigalilae
A catapult rests in my hands
Vel sirikkuthu kangalilae
A spear-like sharpness smiles in my eyes
kavan irukkudhu kaigalilae
A catapult rests in my hands
Pizhai seibavar meedhinilae
Upon those who commit wrongdoings
kal eriven kurivigalae
I will hurl stones, oh sparrows
Pazhathottam en thottam
The fruit orchard is my orchard
Paravai kingae kondatam
For the birds here, it is a celebration
Adhigram varum podhu
When authority and power come to you
thavaradha manam vendum
You need an uncorrupted and steadfast mind
Adhigram varum podhu
When authority and power come to you
thavaradha manam vendum
You need an uncorrupted and steadfast mind
Thalaiganangal vandhale
If arrogance creeps into your head
thaan veezhum nilaithoondrum
A state of sudden downfall will occur
thaan veezhum nilaithoondrum
A state of sudden downfall will occur
Dhinam uzhaippadhu podhuvudamai
Working daily is for common welfare
namm udal idhu thani udamai
This body of ours is our own personal possession
Dhinam uzhaippadhu podhuvudamai
Working daily is for common welfare
namm udal idhu thani udamai
This body of ours is our own personal possession
Nalla aalena per eduthal
Earning a good name as a fine human being
adhu avaravar guna nilamai
Depends on each person's intrinsic character
Vidhai thoova thevai puvi aala madhi thevai
Soil is needed to sow seeds, intellect is needed to rule the earth
Akkiramam nee seidhaal adhaiketkkum aal thevai
If you commit injustice, someone is needed to question it
Adhaiketkkum aal thevai
Someone is needed to question it
Naan thunivulla ilam mangai
I am a courageous young woman
enai thoduvdhu yaar ingae
Who dares to touch me here?
Vizhi asaivugal kavi koorum
The glances of my eyes speak poetry
adhu aayiram porul koorum
It conveys a thousand meanings
Pazhathottam en thottam
The fruit orchard is my orchard
Paravai kingae kondatam
For the birds here, it is a celebration
Kavan eduthaal thindaattam
If I pick up my catapult, there will be trouble
Kanni naan oru ambattam
I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard
Kanni naan oru ambattam
I am a young maiden who is a vigilant guard
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic song from the 1976 movie 'Uzhaikkum Karangal' features a fearless young woman guarding an orchard. While addressing birds metaphors for intruders and selfish individuals she delivers strong moral and political messages about honesty, hard work, and integrity. She warns against coveting others' possessions and cautions those in power against becoming arrogant.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Pazhathottam en thottam / Paravai kingae kondatam”
Repetition of starting consonants across lines, e.g., 'Pazhathottam' and 'Paravai' in lines 1 and 2.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Pazhathottam en thottam / Kavan eduthaal thindaattam”
Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'thottam' and 'thindaattam'.
Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagamm)
“Vel sirikkuthu kangalilae”
Comparing eyes to spears ('Vel sirikkuthu kangalilae') and birds to people seeking others' property.
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Trivia
'Uzhaikkum Karangal' starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and featured lyricist Pulamaipithan delivering characteristic socio-political philosophy interwoven into a lively song composed by M. S. Vishwanathan.
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