Pirakkum Podhum Azhugindraai
From Kavalai Illaadha Manithan · 1960
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- J. P. Chandrababu
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Kavalai Illaadha Manithan1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai….. | You cry even when you are born... |
| Irakkumbodhum azhugindraai…… | You cry even when you die... |
| Male | |
| Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai….. | You cry even when you are born... |
| Irakkumbodhum azhugindraai…… | You cry even when you die... |
| Orunaalaenum kavalai illaamal | Without worries for even a single day |
| Sirikka marandhaai maanidanae | O human, you forgot how to laugh |
| Orunaalaenum kavalai illaamal | Without worries for even a single day |
| Sirikka marandhaai maanidanae | O human, you forgot how to laugh |
| Male | |
| Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai….. | You cry even when you are born... |
| Irakkumbodhum azhugindraai…… | You cry even when you die... |
| Male | |
| Iravin kanneer paniththuli enbaar | They say dew drops are the tears of the night |
| Mugilin kanneer mazhai ena solvaar | They say rain is the tears of the clouds |
| Iravin kanneer paniththuli enbaar | They say dew drops are the tears of the night |
| Mugilin kanneer mazhai ena solvaar | They say rain is the tears of the clouds |
| Iyarkai azhuthaal ulagam sezhikkum | If nature cries, the world flourishes |
| Manithan azhuthaal iyarkkai sirikkum | If man cries, nature laughs |
| Iyarkkai sirikkum | Nature laughs |
| Male | |
| Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai….. | You cry even when you are born... |
| Irakkumbodhum azhugindraai…… | You cry even when you die... |
| Male | |
| Annaiyin kaiyil aaduvadhu inbam | Rocking in a mother's arms is joy |
| Kanniyin kaiyil saaivadhm inbam | Leaning into a maiden's arms is joy |
| Male | |
| Annaiyin kaiyil aaduvadhu inbam | Rocking in a mother's arms is joy |
| Kanniyin kaiyil saaivadhm inbam | Leaning into a maiden's arms is joy |
| Thannai arindhaal unmaiyil inbam | Knowing oneself is true joy |
| Thannalam marandhaal perum perinbam | Forgetting self-interest is supreme bliss |
| Thannai arindhaal unmaiyil inbam | Knowing oneself is true joy |
| Thannalam marandhaal perum perinbam | Forgetting self-interest is supreme bliss |
| Perum perinbam……. | Supreme bliss... |
| Male | |
| Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai….. | You cry even when you are born... |
| Irakkumbodhum azhugindraai…… | You cry even when you die... |
| Orunaalaenum kavalai illaamal | Without worries for even a single day |
| Sirikka marandhaai maanidanae | O human, you forgot how to laugh |
பிறக்கும் போதும் அழுகின்றாய்...
இறக்கும் போதும் அழுகின்றாய்.....
You cry even when you are born...
You cry even when you die...
பிறக்கும் போதும் அழுகின்றாய்...
இறக்கும் போதும் அழுகின்றாய்.....
ஒரு நாளேனும் கவலை இல்லாமல்
சிரிக்க மறந்தாய் மானிடனே
ஒரு நாளேனும் கவலை இல்லாமல்
சிரிக்க மறந்தாய் மானிடனே
You cry even when you are born...
You cry even when you die...
Without worries for even a single day
O human, you forgot how to laugh
Without worries for even a single day
O human, you forgot how to laugh
பிறக்கும் போதும் அழுகின்றாய்...
இறக்கும் போதும் அழுகின்றாய்.....
You cry even when you are born...
You cry even when you die...
இரவின் கண்ணீர் பனிதுளி என்பார்
முகிலின் கண்ணீர் மழையென சொல்வார்
இரவின் கண்ணீர் பனிதுளி என்பார்
முகிலின் கண்ணீர் மழையென சொல்வார்
இயற்கை அழுதால் உலகம் செழிக்கும்
மனிதன் அழுதால் இயற்கை சிரிக்கும்
இயற்கை சிரிக்கும்...
They say dew drops are the tears of the night
They say rain is the tears of the clouds
They say dew drops are the tears of the night
They say rain is the tears of the clouds
If nature cries, the world flourishes
If man cries, nature laughs
Nature laughs
பிறக்கும் போதும் அழுகின்றாய்...
இறக்கும் போதும் அழுகின்றாய்.....
You cry even when you are born...
You cry even when you die...
அன்னையின் கையில் ஆடுவது இன்பம்
கன்னியின் கையில் சாய்வதும் இன்பம்
Rocking in a mother's arms is joy
Leaning into a maiden's arms is joy
அன்னையின் கையில் ஆடுவது இன்பம்
கன்னியின் கையில் சாய்வதும் இன்பம்
தன்னை அறிந்தால் உண்மையில் இன்பம்
தன்னலம் மறந்தால் பெரும் பேரின்பம்
பெரும் பேரின்பம்....
Rocking in a mother's arms is joy
Leaning into a maiden's arms is joy
Knowing oneself is true joy
Forgetting self-interest is supreme bliss
Knowing oneself is true joy
Forgetting self-interest is supreme bliss
Supreme bliss...
பிறக்கும் போதும் அழுகின்றாய்...
இறக்கும் போதும் அழுகின்றாய்.....
ஒரு நாளேனும் கவலை இல்லாமல்
சிரிக்க மறந்தாய் மானிடனே
You cry even when you are born...
You cry even when you die...
Without worries for even a single day
O human, you forgot how to laugh
Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai…..
You cry even when you are born...
Irakkumbodhum azhugindraai……
You cry even when you die...
Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai…..
You cry even when you are born...
Irakkumbodhum azhugindraai……
You cry even when you die...
Orunaalaenum kavalai illaamal
Without worries for even a single day
Sirikka marandhaai maanidanae
O human, you forgot how to laugh
Orunaalaenum kavalai illaamal
Without worries for even a single day
Sirikka marandhaai maanidanae
O human, you forgot how to laugh
Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai…..
You cry even when you are born...
Irakkumbodhum azhugindraai……
You cry even when you die...
Iravin kanneer paniththuli enbaar
They say dew drops are the tears of the night
Mugilin kanneer mazhai ena solvaar
They say rain is the tears of the clouds
Iravin kanneer paniththuli enbaar
They say dew drops are the tears of the night
Mugilin kanneer mazhai ena solvaar
They say rain is the tears of the clouds
Iyarkai azhuthaal ulagam sezhikkum
If nature cries, the world flourishes
Manithan azhuthaal iyarkkai sirikkum
If man cries, nature laughs
Iyarkkai sirikkum
Nature laughs
Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai…..
You cry even when you are born...
Irakkumbodhum azhugindraai……
You cry even when you die...
Annaiyin kaiyil aaduvadhu inbam
Rocking in a mother's arms is joy
Kanniyin kaiyil saaivadhm inbam
Leaning into a maiden's arms is joy
Annaiyin kaiyil aaduvadhu inbam
Rocking in a mother's arms is joy
Kanniyin kaiyil saaivadhm inbam
Leaning into a maiden's arms is joy
Thannai arindhaal unmaiyil inbam
Knowing oneself is true joy
Thannalam marandhaal perum perinbam
Forgetting self-interest is supreme bliss
Thannai arindhaal unmaiyil inbam
Knowing oneself is true joy
Thannalam marandhaal perum perinbam
Forgetting self-interest is supreme bliss
Perum perinbam…….
Supreme bliss...
Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai…..
You cry even when you are born...
Irakkumbodhum azhugindraai……
You cry even when you die...
Orunaalaenum kavalai illaamal
Without worries for even a single day
Sirikka marandhaai maanidanae
O human, you forgot how to laugh
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song composed by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy with lyrics by Kannadasan reflects on human existence, pain, and ultimate wisdom. It highlights the irony of human life: a person enters the world crying and leaves it crying, yet forgets to live joyfully and laugh without worries in between. The song contrasts human sorrow with nature, pointing out that nature's tears bring life and prosperity, whereas human sorrow only serves as a tragic spectacle.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora (Emoni / Repetition)
“Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai…..”
Repetition of 'Pirakkumbodhum azhugindraai' and 'Irakkumbodhum azhugindraai' emphasizes the rhythmic cycle of human sorrow from birth to death.
Antithesis / Paradox
“Iyarkai azhuthaal ulagam sezhikkum”
Contrasting 'Iyarkai azhuthaal ulagam sezhikkum' (If nature cries, world flourishes) with 'Manithan azhuthaal iyarkkai sirikkum' (If man cries, nature laughs) creates a poignant philosophical paradox.
Personification
“Iravin kanneer paniththuli enbaar”
Attributing human emotions like crying and laughing to nature, clouds, and night ('Iravin kanneer', 'Iyarkkai sirikkum').
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyaibu)
“Thannalam marandhaal perum perinbam”
The end rhymes with 'inbam' and 'perinbam' create a lyrical harmony reflecting spiritual growth.
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Trivia
This philosophical gem from the 1960 movie 'Kavalai Illaadha Manithan' (Man Without Worries) features music by the iconic duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy and vocals by legendary singer P. B. Sreenivas. The lyrics penned by Kannadasan are considered among his most profound philosophical reflections on life, nature, and self-realization.
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