Pombala Sirichapochu
From Sange Muzhangu · 1972
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Sange Muzhangu1972
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pombala sirichaa pochu | If a woman laughs, it is ruined |
| Pugaiyila virichaa pochu | If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined |
| Pennae unakkenna aachu | Oh girl, what happened to you? |
| Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu | Your breath is boiling like fire |
| Male | |
| Pombala sirichaa pochu | If a woman laughs, it is ruined |
| Pugaiyila virichaa pochu | If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined |
| Pennae unakkenna aachu | Oh girl, what happened to you? |
| Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu | Your breath is boiling like fire |
| Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu | Your breath is boiling like fire |
| Male | |
| Naerathukkaayiram pechu | A thousand words depending on the time |
| Un kobathil enakkenna aachu | What happened to me in your anger? |
| Naerathukkaayiram pechu | A thousand words depending on the time |
| Un kobathil enakkenna aachu | What happened to me in your anger? |
| Male | |
| {Koodai pandhaattam | Playing basketball game |
| Koondhal thallaadum | Her tresses sway wildly |
| Maenaattu naagareegam | Is this Western culture? |
| Moodum mundhaanai oorkolam sellum | The veil covering her goes in a procession |
| Poraattam enna kolam} (2) | A conflict, what kind of appearance is this? |
| Male | |
| Pennai pennaaga paarkka vendum | A woman should be seen as a traditional woman |
| Saelai naan tharavaa | Shall I give you a saree? |
| Pennai pennaaga paarkka vendum | A woman should be seen as a traditional woman |
| Saelai naan tharavaa | Shall I give you a saree? |
| Pettai kozhiyai kaaval kaakka | To guard the hen in the yard |
| Saeval naan varavaa | Shall I come as the rooster? |
| Any objection | Any objection? |
| Male | |
| Pombala sirichaa pochu | If a woman laughs, it is ruined |
| Pugaiyila virichaa pochu | If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined |
| Pennae unakkenna aachu | Oh girl, what happened to you? |
| Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu | Your breath is boiling like fire |
| Male | |
| Kaalgal pinnaalum | Even if feet step back |
| Naanam munnaalum | Modesty steps forward |
| Selgindra penmai kolam | The graceful way womanhood proceeds |
| Konjum anbodu pongum panpaadu | Culture overflowing with tender love |
| Nam naattu naagareegam | That is the civilization of our country |
| Poovum pottodu veedu kaakkum | Adorned with flowers and bindi, protecting the home |
| Dheivam pennallavaa | Isn't a woman a goddess? |
| Male | |
| Poovum pottodu veedu kaakkum | Adorned with flowers and bindi, protecting the home |
| Dheivam pennallavaa | Isn't a woman a goddess? |
| Poovai endru unnai cholla | To call you a delicate flower |
| Poovai choodammaa | Adorn yourself with flowers, my girl |
| Male | |
| Pombala sirichaa pochu | If a woman laughs, it is ruined |
| Pugaiyila virichaa pochu | If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined |
| Pennae unakkenna aachu | Oh girl, what happened to you? |
| Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu | Your breath is boiling like fire |
| Male | |
| {Gangai endraalum | Even if it is the sacred Ganges river |
| Engae sendraalum | Wherever it flows |
| Kadalai kandaaga vendum | It must ultimately meet the ocean |
| Kaattu pennaana valli endraalum | Even if she is Valli, a tribal mountain girl |
| Murugan vandhaaga vendum} (2) | Lord Murugan must come to claim her |
| Male | |
| Yaaro oruvan naalai varuvaan | Someone will come tomorrow |
| Unnai pennaakka | To make you a true woman |
| Yaaro oruvan naalai varuvaan | Someone will come tomorrow |
| Unnai pennaakka | To make you a true woman |
| Pennae neeyum maattridaadhae | Oh girl, do not transform him |
| Avanai pennaaga | Into a woman yourself |
| Male | |
| Pombala sirichaa pochu | If a woman laughs, it is ruined |
| Pugaiyila virichaa pochu | If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined |
| Pennae unakkenna aachu | Oh girl, what happened to you? |
| Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu | Your breath is boiling like fire |
| Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu | Your breath is boiling like fire |
| Male | |
| Naerathukkaayiram pechu | A thousand words depending on the time |
| Un kobathil enakkenna aachu | What happened to me in your anger? |
| Naerathukkaayiram pechu | A thousand words depending on the time |
| Un kobathil enakkenna aachu | What happened to me in your anger? |
பொம்பளை சிரிச்சா போச்சு
புகையிலை விரிச்சா போச்சு
பெண்ணே உனக்கென்ன ஆச்சு
நெருப்பா கொதிக்குது மூச்சு
If a woman laughs, it is ruined
If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined
Oh girl, what happened to you?
Your breath is boiling like fire
பொம்பளை சிரிச்சா போச்சு
புகையிலை விரிச்சா போச்சு
பெண்ணே உனக்கென்ன ஆச்சு
நெருப்பா கொதிக்குது மூச்சு
நெருப்பா கொதிக்குது மூச்சு
If a woman laughs, it is ruined
If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined
Oh girl, what happened to you?
Your breath is boiling like fire
Your breath is boiling like fire
நேரத்துக்கு ஆயிரம் பேச்சு
உன் கோபத்தில் எனக்கென்ன ஆச்சு
நேரத்துக்கு ஆயிரம் பேச்சு
உன் கோபத்தில் எனக்கென்ன ஆச்சு
A thousand words depending on the time
What happened to me in your anger?
A thousand words depending on the time
What happened to me in your anger?
{கூடை பந்தாட்டம்
கூந்தல் தள்ளாடும்
மேனாட்டு நாகரிகம்
மூடும் முந்தானை ஊர்கோலம் செல்லும்
போராட்டம் என்ன கோலம்} (2)
Playing basketball game
Her tresses sway wildly
Is this Western culture?
The veil covering her goes in a procession
A conflict, what kind of appearance is this?
பெண்ணை பெண்ணாக பார்க்க வேண்டும்
சேலை நான் தரவா
பெண்ணை பெண்ணாக பார்க்க வேண்டும்
சேலை நான் தரவா
பெட்டை கோழியை காவல் காக்க
சேவல் நான் வரவா
எனி அப்ஜெக்ஸ்சன்
A woman should be seen as a traditional woman
Shall I give you a saree?
A woman should be seen as a traditional woman
Shall I give you a saree?
To guard the hen in the yard
Shall I come as the rooster?
Any objection?
பொம்பளை சிரிச்சா போச்சு
புகையிலை விரிச்சா போச்சு
பெண்ணே உனக்கென்ன ஆச்சு
நெருப்பா கொதிக்குது மூச்சு
If a woman laughs, it is ruined
If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined
Oh girl, what happened to you?
Your breath is boiling like fire
கால்கள் பின்னாலும்
நாணம் முன்னாலும்
செல்கின்ற பெண்மை கோலம்
கொஞ்சும் அன்போடு பொங்கும் பண்பாடு
நம் நாட்டு நாகரிகம்
பூவும் பொட்டோடும் வீடு காக்கும்
தெய்வம் பெண்ணல்லவோ
Even if feet step back
Modesty steps forward
The graceful way womanhood proceeds
Culture overflowing with tender love
That is the civilization of our country
Adorned with flowers and bindi, protecting the home
Isn't a woman a goddess?
பூவும் பொட்டோடும் வீடு காக்கும்
தெய்வம் பெண்ணல்லவோ
பூவை என்று உன்னை சொல்ல
பூவை சூடம்மா
Adorned with flowers and bindi, protecting the home
Isn't a woman a goddess?
To call you a delicate flower
Adorn yourself with flowers, my girl
பொம்பளை சிரிச்சா போச்சு
புகையிலை விரிச்சா போச்சு
பெண்ணே உனக்கென்ன ஆச்சு
நெருப்பா கொதிக்குது மூச்சு
If a woman laughs, it is ruined
If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined
Oh girl, what happened to you?
Your breath is boiling like fire
{கங்கை என்றாலும்
எங்கே சென்றாலும்
கடலை கண்டாகவேண்டும்
காட்டு பெண்ணான வள்ளி என்றாலும்
முருகன் வந்தாக வேண்டும்} (2)
Even if it is the sacred Ganges river
Wherever it flows
It must ultimately meet the ocean
Even if she is Valli, a tribal mountain girl
Lord Murugan must come to claim her
யாரோ ஒருவன் நாளை வருவான்
உன்னை பெண்ணாக்க
யாரோ ஒருவன் நாளை வருவான்
உன்னை பெண்ணாக்க
பெண்ணே நீயும் மாற்றி விடாதே
அவனை பெண்ணாக
Someone will come tomorrow
To make you a true woman
Someone will come tomorrow
To make you a true woman
Oh girl, do not transform him
Into a woman yourself
பொம்பளை சிரிச்சா போச்சு
புகையிலை விரிச்சா போச்சு
பெண்ணே உனக்கென்ன ஆச்சு
நெருப்பா கொதிக்குது மூச்சு
நெருப்பா கொதிக்குது மூச்சு
If a woman laughs, it is ruined
If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined
Oh girl, what happened to you?
Your breath is boiling like fire
Your breath is boiling like fire
நேரத்துக்கு ஆயிரம் பேச்சு
உன் கோபத்தில் எனக்கென்ன ஆச்சு
நேரத்துக்கு ஆயிரம் பேச்சு
உன் கோபத்தில் எனக்கென்ன ஆச்சு
A thousand words depending on the time
What happened to me in your anger?
A thousand words depending on the time
What happened to me in your anger?
Pombala sirichaa pochu
If a woman laughs, it is ruined
Pugaiyila virichaa pochu
If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined
Pennae unakkenna aachu
Oh girl, what happened to you?
Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu
Your breath is boiling like fire
Pombala sirichaa pochu
If a woman laughs, it is ruined
Pugaiyila virichaa pochu
If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined
Pennae unakkenna aachu
Oh girl, what happened to you?
Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu
Your breath is boiling like fire
Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu
Your breath is boiling like fire
Naerathukkaayiram pechu
A thousand words depending on the time
Un kobathil enakkenna aachu
What happened to me in your anger?
Naerathukkaayiram pechu
A thousand words depending on the time
Un kobathil enakkenna aachu
What happened to me in your anger?
{Koodai pandhaattam
Playing basketball game
Koondhal thallaadum
Her tresses sway wildly
Maenaattu naagareegam
Is this Western culture?
Moodum mundhaanai oorkolam sellum
The veil covering her goes in a procession
Poraattam enna kolam} (2)
A conflict, what kind of appearance is this?
Pennai pennaaga paarkka vendum
A woman should be seen as a traditional woman
Saelai naan tharavaa
Shall I give you a saree?
Pennai pennaaga paarkka vendum
A woman should be seen as a traditional woman
Saelai naan tharavaa
Shall I give you a saree?
Pettai kozhiyai kaaval kaakka
To guard the hen in the yard
Saeval naan varavaa
Shall I come as the rooster?
Any objection
Any objection?
Pombala sirichaa pochu
If a woman laughs, it is ruined
Pugaiyila virichaa pochu
If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined
Pennae unakkenna aachu
Oh girl, what happened to you?
Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu
Your breath is boiling like fire
Kaalgal pinnaalum
Even if feet step back
Naanam munnaalum
Modesty steps forward
Selgindra penmai kolam
The graceful way womanhood proceeds
Konjum anbodu pongum panpaadu
Culture overflowing with tender love
Nam naattu naagareegam
That is the civilization of our country
Poovum pottodu veedu kaakkum
Adorned with flowers and bindi, protecting the home
Dheivam pennallavaa
Isn't a woman a goddess?
Poovum pottodu veedu kaakkum
Adorned with flowers and bindi, protecting the home
Dheivam pennallavaa
Isn't a woman a goddess?
Poovai endru unnai cholla
To call you a delicate flower
Poovai choodammaa
Adorn yourself with flowers, my girl
Pombala sirichaa pochu
If a woman laughs, it is ruined
Pugaiyila virichaa pochu
If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined
Pennae unakkenna aachu
Oh girl, what happened to you?
Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu
Your breath is boiling like fire
{Gangai endraalum
Even if it is the sacred Ganges river
Engae sendraalum
Wherever it flows
Kadalai kandaaga vendum
It must ultimately meet the ocean
Kaattu pennaana valli endraalum
Even if she is Valli, a tribal mountain girl
Murugan vandhaaga vendum} (2)
Lord Murugan must come to claim her
Yaaro oruvan naalai varuvaan
Someone will come tomorrow
Unnai pennaakka
To make you a true woman
Yaaro oruvan naalai varuvaan
Someone will come tomorrow
Unnai pennaakka
To make you a true woman
Pennae neeyum maattridaadhae
Oh girl, do not transform him
Avanai pennaaga
Into a woman yourself
Pombala sirichaa pochu
If a woman laughs, it is ruined
Pugaiyila virichaa pochu
If tobacco leaves are opened, it is ruined
Pennae unakkenna aachu
Oh girl, what happened to you?
Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu
Your breath is boiling like fire
Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu
Your breath is boiling like fire
Naerathukkaayiram pechu
A thousand words depending on the time
Un kobathil enakkenna aachu
What happened to me in your anger?
Naerathukkaayiram pechu
A thousand words depending on the time
Un kobathil enakkenna aachu
What happened to me in your anger?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song from the 1972 movie 'Sange Muzhangu' playfully contrasts modern Westernized trends among young women with traditional Indian cultural values. The protagonist teases a modern, fiery woman who plays modern games like basketball, encouraging her to embrace traditional attire like sarees, flowers, and modesty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Proverbial Metaphor / Old Saying
“Pombala sirichaa pochu / Pugaiyila virichaa pochu”
Uses the traditional Tamil proverb 'Pombala sirichaa pochu, pugaiyila virichaa pochu' (If a woman laughs carelessly, her modesty is lost; if tobacco leaves are spread, their potency is lost) to open the song with cultural resonance.
Mogana (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Pettai kozhiyai kaaval kaakka / Saeval naan varavaa”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'P' ('Pennai', 'Pettai') and 'S' ('Saelai', 'Saeval') across line openings.
Simile and Hyperbole
“Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu”
Comparing breath to boiling fire ('Neruppaa kodhikkudhu moochu') to dramatically depict intense rage.
Mythological Allusion
“Kaattu pennaana valli endraalum / Murugan vandhaaga vendum”
Referencing the sacred Ganges meeting the ocean and Lord Murugan seeking the tribal girl Valli to illustrate natural order and traditional romantic destiny.
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Sange Muzhangu' (1972) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Lakshmi. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kavinar Kannadasan. The opening lines draw from a very famous ancient Tamil folk proverb about female decorum and tobacco leaf curing.
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