Pogum Thisai Maranthu
From Kann Sivanthaal Mann Sivakkum · 1983
- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singer
- Malaysia Vasudevan
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kann Sivanthaal Mann Sivakkum1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pogum thisai maranthu pochchu | The direction to go has been forgotten |
| Ingae poiyae vedhamennu aachchu | Here, falsehood has become the sacred truth |
| Male | |
| Yappaa iravukku pagal vesham poochchu | Oh my, the night has disguised itself as day |
| Ada nesamo niravaanam aachchu adadadadaa | Ah, the truth has been stripped naked, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Pogum thisai maranthu pochchu | The direction to go has been forgotten |
| Ingae poiyae vedhamennu aachchu | Here, falsehood has become the sacred truth |
| Male | |
| Kazhuththu vazhikkum oru baaram | A heavy burden that aches the neck |
| Innum kadakka venum pala thooram hmm | Still, many distances must be crossed, hmm |
| Male | |
| Kaalgal nadanthu thadumaarum | Legs stumble as they walk |
| Ini kangal sivanthu niram maarum | From now on, eyes will turn red and change color |
போகும் திசை மறந்து போச்சு
இங்கே பொய்யே வேதமென்னு ஆச்சு
The direction to go has been forgotten
Here, falsehood has become the sacred truth
யப்பா இரவுக்கு பகல் வேஷம் பூச்சு
அட நெசமோ நிர்வாணம் ஆச்சு அடடடடா
Oh my, the night has disguised itself as day
Ah, the truth has been stripped naked, oh dear!
போகும் திசை மறந்து போச்சு
இங்கே பொய்யே வேதமென்னு ஆச்சு
The direction to go has been forgotten
Here, falsehood has become the sacred truth
கழுத்து வழிக்கும் ஒரு பாரம்
இன்னும் கடக்க வேணும் பல தூரம் ஹ்ம்ம்
A heavy burden that aches the neck
Still, many distances must be crossed, hmm
கால்கள் நடந்து தடுமாறும்....
இனி கண்கள் சிவந்து நிறம் மாறும்......
Legs stumble as they walk
From now on, eyes will turn red and change color
Pogum thisai maranthu pochchu
The direction to go has been forgotten
Ingae poiyae vedhamennu aachchu
Here, falsehood has become the sacred truth
Yappaa iravukku pagal vesham poochchu
Oh my, the night has disguised itself as day
Ada nesamo niravaanam aachchu adadadadaa
Ah, the truth has been stripped naked, oh dear!
Pogum thisai maranthu pochchu
The direction to go has been forgotten
Ingae poiyae vedhamennu aachchu
Here, falsehood has become the sacred truth
Kazhuththu vazhikkum oru baaram
A heavy burden that aches the neck
Innum kadakka venum pala thooram hmm
Still, many distances must be crossed, hmm
Kaalgal nadanthu thadumaarum
Legs stumble as they walk
Ini kangal sivanthu niram maarum
From now on, eyes will turn red and change color
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song reflects profound disillusionment with society and a loss of moral direction. It describes a world where lies are accepted as gospel truth and deceit rules openly, likened to night putting on the mask of day and truth being laid bare. The speaker feels the staggering weight of life's struggles and a long, exhausting path ahead. Despite the physical toll—the aching neck and stumbling legs—the final lines hint at an awakening rage. The eyes turning red symbolize a shift from passive endurance to active anger and resistance against systemic injustice, echoing the core revolutionary theme of the film.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Yappaa iravukku pagal vesham poochchu”
Night disguising itself as day represents deep deceit pretending to be virtue.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kaalgal nadanthu thadumaarum / Ini kangal sivanthu niram maarum”
The rhyming end words ('thadumaarum' and 'maarum') create a rhythmic, flowing cadence.
Symbolism
“Ini kangal sivanthu niram maarum”
Eyes turning red ('kangal sivanthu') symbolizes rising anger, passion, and revolutionary spirit.
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Trivia
Kann Sivanthaal Mann Sivakkum (1983) is a acclaimed Tamil social drama directed by Sreedhar Rajan, starring Vijayakanth. The title translates to 'If the eyes turn red, the earth will turn red', highlighting the revolutionary nature of the film, which won the Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director at the 30th National Film Awards.
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