Pozhaikkum Vazhiyai Paaru
From Asai Anna Arumai Thambi · 1955
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Asai Anna Arumai Thambi1955
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kizhakku velukkavae irulendra azhukku vilagavae | As the east brightens to move away the dirt of darkness, |
| Sooriyan kilambivittaan vazhakkam polavae | The sun has risen as usual. |
| Urakkam neengiyae ezhunthu uzhaikka venumae | We must wake up from sleep and work hard, |
| Intha ulagellaam sezhuikkavae | So that this whole world may flourish. |
| Female | |
| Pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru | Look for a way to earn a living, |
| Ozhaichchaathaan soru | Only if you work hard, you get food, |
| Pozhuthai veenaakki somberi peru | Don't waste time and get called lazy, |
| Eduththu thiriyaathae kaasu panam seru | Don't wander around aimlessly, save up money! |
| Female | |
| Pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru | Look for a way to earn a living, |
| Ozhaichchaathaan soru | Only if you work hard, you get food, |
| Pozhuthai veenaakki somberi peru | Don't waste time and get called lazy, |
| Eduththu thiriyaathae kaasu panam seru | Don't wander around aimlessly, save up money! |
| Female | |
| Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru | Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living, |
| Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru | Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living! |
| Male | |
| Podu seerangi karanam podu seerangi | Perform a somersault, Seerangi, perform a somersault Seerangi, |
| Ai podu seerangi karanam podu seerangi | Hey perform a somersault, Seerangi, perform a somersault Seerangi, |
| Aadigindra azhagi pola aadu seerangi | Dance like a dancing beauty, dance Seerangi, |
| Aadigindra azhagi pola aadu seerangi | Dance like a dancing beauty, dance Seerangi, |
| Male | |
| Podu seerangi karanam podu seerangi | Perform a somersault, Seerangi, perform a somersault Seerangi, |
| Purushanidam pudhu pondaatti | How a new wife to her husband |
| Kaadhai kadippatheppadi | Bites his ear slyly, |
| Purushanidam pudhu pondaatti | How a new wife to her husband |
| Kaadhai kadippatheppadi | Bites his ear slyly, |
| Poruththidaatha maami irandu | How an intolerant mother-in-law |
| Poosai kodduppatheppadi | Teaches a harsh lesson twice, |
| Poruththidaatha maami irandu | How an intolerant mother-in-law |
| Poosai kodduppatheppadi | Teaches a harsh lesson twice, |
| Kaattu seerangi seithu kaattu seerangi…. | Show it by doing it, Seerangi, show it Seerangi... |
| En kaattu seerangi seithu kaattu seerangi….. | My dear, show it by doing it, Seerangi, show it Seerangi... |
| Female | |
| Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru | Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living, |
| Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru | Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living! |
| Male | |
| Yae….kann jaadai kaattum | Hey... who gestures with winking eyes, |
| Male :Aahaa | Male: Aha! |
| Male :Kaikkaara raaja….aa… | Male: King of tricks... aa... |
| Male :Palae palae | Male: Well done, well done! |
| Male :Munnae vanthu | Male: Come forward, |
| Male :Aama | Male: Yes, |
| Male :Nallaa paaru | Male: Look closely, |
| Male :Aamampaa | Male: Yes indeed, |
| Male :Mullillaa roja…..roja…..roja…. | Male: A rose without thorns... rose... rose... |
| Aa…aa….aa….aa….aa…..aa..aiyo aiyo aiyo | Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa.. oh my, oh my, oh my! |
| Female | |
| Kaasu illaamae nadakkaathu | Nothing works without money, |
| Aiyaa kaariyaam edhuvum palikkaathu | Sir, no task will succeed, |
| Female | |
| Bhoomiyilae varam kodukkaathu | On this earth, without money it won't grant blessings! |
| Female | |
| Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru | Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living, |
| Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru | Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living, |
| Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru | Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living, |
| Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru | Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living! |
| Female | |
| Ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo…. | Ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... |
| Aa….aa….aa….aaa….aah…..aah…..aa….aa…. | Aa... aa... aa... aaa... aah... aah... aa... aa... |
| Female | |
| Irukkum idanthannilae | In the place where you reside, |
| Laksmi endrum vaasam seivaal | Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell. |
| Nee irukkum idanthannilae | In the place where you reside, |
| Laksmi endrum vaasam seivaal | Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell. |
| Surakkum suvai paalennum vaanamudham thanthu | Giving heavenly nectar in the form of sweet flowing milk, |
| Surakkum suvai paalennum vaanamudham thanthu | Giving heavenly nectar in the form of sweet flowing milk, |
| Sugamaaga uyir vaazha vazhi seiyum thaayae | Oh mother who provides the way to live happily, |
| Sugamaaga uyir vaazha vazhi seiyum thaayae | Oh mother who provides the way to live happily, |
| Female | |
| Irukkum idanthannilae | In the place where you reside, |
| Laksmi endrum vaasam seivaal | Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell. |
| Nee irukkum idanthannilae | In the place where you reside, |
| Laksmi endrum vaasam seivaal | Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell. |
| Aa….aa….aah….aah….aah…..aah…..aa….aa…. | Aa... aa... aah... aah... aah... aah... aa... aa... |
| Ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo…. | Ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... |
| Mmm…..mm…..mmm….mm…. | Mmm... mm... mmm... mm... |
கிழக்கு வெளுக்கவே இருளென்ற அழுக்கு விலகவே
சூரியன் கிளம்பிவிட்டான் வழக்கம் போலவே
உறக்கம் நீங்கியே எழுந்து உழைக்க வேணுமே
இந்த உலகெல்லாம் செழிக்கவே..........
As the east brightens to move away the dirt of darkness,
The sun has risen as usual.
We must wake up from sleep and work hard,
So that this whole world may flourish.
பொழைக்கும் வழியைப் பாரு
ஒழைச்சாதான் சோறு
பொழுதை வீணாக்கி சோம்பேறிப் பேரு
எடுத்துத் திரியாதே காசு பணம் சேரு
Look for a way to earn a living,
Only if you work hard, you get food,
Don't waste time and get called lazy,
Don't wander around aimlessly, save up money!
பொழைக்கும் வழியைப் பாரு
ஒழைச்சாதான் சோறு
பொழுதை வீணாக்கி சோம்பேறிப் பேரு
எடுத்துத் திரியாதே காசு பணம் சேரு
Look for a way to earn a living,
Only if you work hard, you get food,
Don't waste time and get called lazy,
Don't wander around aimlessly, save up money!
ஓஒ......ஓஒ......பொழைக்கும் வழியைப் பாரு
ஓஒ......ஓஒ......பொழைக்கும் வழியைப் பாரு
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living,
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living!
போடு சீரங்கி கரணம் போடு சீரங்கி
அய் போடு சீரங்கி கரணம் போடு சீரங்கி
ஆடிகின்ற அழகி போல ஆடு சீரங்கி
ஆடிகின்ற அழகி போல ஆடு சீரங்கி
Perform a somersault, Seerangi, perform a somersault Seerangi,
Hey perform a somersault, Seerangi, perform a somersault Seerangi,
Dance like a dancing beauty, dance Seerangi,
Dance like a dancing beauty, dance Seerangi,
போடு சீரங்கி கரணம் போடு சீரங்கி
புருஷனிடம் புது பெண்டாட்டி
காதை கடிப்பதெப்படி
புருஷனிடம் புது பெண்டாட்டி
காதை கடிப்பதெப்படி
பொறுத்திடாத மாமி இரண்டு
பூசை கொடுப்பதப்படி
பொறுத்திடாத மாமி இரண்டு
பூசை கொடுப்பதப்படி
காட்டு சீரங்கி செய்து காட்டு சீரங்கி........
என் காட்டு சீரங்கி செய்து காட்டு சீரங்கி........
Perform a somersault, Seerangi, perform a somersault Seerangi,
How a new wife to her husband
Bites his ear slyly,
How a new wife to her husband
Bites his ear slyly,
How an intolerant mother-in-law
Teaches a harsh lesson twice,
How an intolerant mother-in-law
Teaches a harsh lesson twice,
Show it by doing it, Seerangi, show it Seerangi...
My dear, show it by doing it, Seerangi, show it Seerangi...
ஓஒ......ஓஒ......பொழைக்கும் வழியைப் பாரு
ஓஒ......ஓஒ......பொழைக்கும் வழியைப் பாரு
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living,
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living!
ஏ.....கண் ஜாடை காட்டும்
ஆஹா
கைக்கார ராஜா.....ஆ....
பலே பலே
முன்னே வந்து
ஆமா
நல்லா பாரு
ஆமாம் பா
முள்ளில்லா ரோஜா.....ரோஜா.....ரோஜா.....
ஆ...ஆ....ஆ...ஆ....ஆ...ஆ....ஐயோ அய்யோ அய்யோ
Hey... who gestures with winking eyes,
Male: Aha!
Male: King of tricks... aa...
Male: Well done, well done!
Male: Come forward,
Male: Yes,
Male: Look closely,
Male: Yes indeed,
Male: A rose without thorns... rose... rose...
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa.. oh my, oh my, oh my!
காசு இல்லாமே நடக்காது
ஐயா காரியம் எதுவும் பலிக்காது
Nothing works without money,
Sir, no task will succeed,
ஆண் மற்றும் பெண் :
காசு இல்லாமே நடக்காது
ஐயா காரியம் எதுவும் பலிக்காது
பூஜை பண்ணாட்டி அம்மன்தான்
இந்த பூமியிலே வரம் கொடுக்காது....
பூஜை பண்ணாட்டி அம்மன்தான்
இந்த பூமியிலே வரம் கொடுக்காது....
On this earth, without money it won't grant blessings!
பூமியிலே வரம் கொடுக்காது....
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living,
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living,
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living,
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living!
ஆண் மற்றும் பெண் :
காசு இல்லாமே நடக்காது
ஐயா காரியம் எதுவும் பலிக்காது
காசு இல்லாமே நடக்காது
Ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo...
Aa... aa... aa... aaa... aah... aah... aa... aa...
ஆண் மற்றும் பெண் :
ஓஒ......ஓஒ......பொழைக்கும் வழியைப் பாரு
ஓஒ......ஓஒ......பொழைக்கும் வழியைப் பாரு
ஓஒ......ஓஒ......பொழைக்கும் வழியைப் பாரு
ஓஒ......ஓஒ......பொழைக்கும் வழியைப் பாரு
In the place where you reside,
Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell.
In the place where you reside,
Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell.
Giving heavenly nectar in the form of sweet flowing milk,
Giving heavenly nectar in the form of sweet flowing milk,
Oh mother who provides the way to live happily,
Oh mother who provides the way to live happily,
ஓஒ......ஓஒ......ஓஒ......ஓஒ......ஓஒ......ஓஒ......
ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஹ்....ஆஹ்...ஆ....ஆ....
In the place where you reside,
Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell.
In the place where you reside,
Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell.
Aa... aa... aah... aah... aah... aah... aa... aa...
Ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo...
Mmm... mm... mmm... mm...
இருக்கும் இடந்தன்னிலே
லட்சுமி என்றும் வாசம் செய்வாள்
நீ இருக்கும் இடந்தன்னிலே
லட்சுமி என்றும் வாசம் செய்வாள்
சுரக்கும் சுவைப் பாலென்னும் வானமுதம் தந்து
சுரக்கும் சுவைப் பாலென்னும் வானமுதம் தந்து
சுகமாக உயிர் வாழ வழி செய்யும் தாயே......
சுகமாக உயிர் வாழ வழி செய்யும் தாயே......
இருக்கும் இடந்தன்னிலே
லட்சுமி என்றும் வாசம் செய்வாள்
நீ இருக்கும் இடந்தன்னிலே
லட்சுமி என்றும் வாசம் செய்வாள்
ஆ....ஆ.....ஆஹ்....ஆஹ்.....ஆஹ்....ஆஹ்...ஆ....ஆ....
ஓஒ......ஓஒ......ஓஒ......ஓஒ......ஓஒ......ஓஒ......
ம்ம்ம்......ம்ம்.....ம்ம்ம்.....ம்ம்......
Kizhakku velukkavae irulendra azhukku vilagavae
As the east brightens to move away the dirt of darkness,
Sooriyan kilambivittaan vazhakkam polavae
The sun has risen as usual.
Urakkam neengiyae ezhunthu uzhaikka venumae
We must wake up from sleep and work hard,
Intha ulagellaam sezhuikkavae
So that this whole world may flourish.
Pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru
Look for a way to earn a living,
Ozhaichchaathaan soru
Only if you work hard, you get food,
Pozhuthai veenaakki somberi peru
Don't waste time and get called lazy,
Eduththu thiriyaathae kaasu panam seru
Don't wander around aimlessly, save up money!
Pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru
Look for a way to earn a living,
Ozhaichchaathaan soru
Only if you work hard, you get food,
Pozhuthai veenaakki somberi peru
Don't waste time and get called lazy,
Eduththu thiriyaathae kaasu panam seru
Don't wander around aimlessly, save up money!
Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living,
Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living!
Podu seerangi karanam podu seerangi
Perform a somersault, Seerangi, perform a somersault Seerangi,
Ai podu seerangi karanam podu seerangi
Hey perform a somersault, Seerangi, perform a somersault Seerangi,
Aadigindra azhagi pola aadu seerangi
Dance like a dancing beauty, dance Seerangi,
Aadigindra azhagi pola aadu seerangi
Dance like a dancing beauty, dance Seerangi,
Podu seerangi karanam podu seerangi
Perform a somersault, Seerangi, perform a somersault Seerangi,
Purushanidam pudhu pondaatti
How a new wife to her husband
Kaadhai kadippatheppadi
Bites his ear slyly,
Purushanidam pudhu pondaatti
How a new wife to her husband
Kaadhai kadippatheppadi
Bites his ear slyly,
Poruththidaatha maami irandu
How an intolerant mother-in-law
Poosai kodduppatheppadi
Teaches a harsh lesson twice,
Poruththidaatha maami irandu
How an intolerant mother-in-law
Poosai kodduppatheppadi
Teaches a harsh lesson twice,
Kaattu seerangi seithu kaattu seerangi….
Show it by doing it, Seerangi, show it Seerangi...
En kaattu seerangi seithu kaattu seerangi…..
My dear, show it by doing it, Seerangi, show it Seerangi...
Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living,
Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living!
Yae….kann jaadai kaattum
Hey... who gestures with winking eyes,
Male :Aahaa
Male: Aha!
Male :Kaikkaara raaja….aa…
Male: King of tricks... aa...
Male :Palae palae
Male: Well done, well done!
Male :Munnae vanthu
Male: Come forward,
Male :Aama
Male: Yes,
Male :Nallaa paaru
Male: Look closely,
Male :Aamampaa
Male: Yes indeed,
Male :Mullillaa roja…..roja…..roja….
Male: A rose without thorns... rose... rose...
Aa…aa….aa….aa….aa…..aa..aiyo aiyo aiyo
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa.. oh my, oh my, oh my!
Kaasu illaamae nadakkaathu
Nothing works without money,
Aiyaa kaariyaam edhuvum palikkaathu
Sir, no task will succeed,
Bhoomiyilae varam kodukkaathu
On this earth, without money it won't grant blessings!
Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living,
Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living,
Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living,
Ooo…..ooo……pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru
Ooo... ooo... look for a way to earn a living!
Ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo….
Ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo...
Aa….aa….aa….aaa….aah…..aah…..aa….aa….
Aa... aa... aa... aaa... aah... aah... aa... aa...
Irukkum idanthannilae
In the place where you reside,
Laksmi endrum vaasam seivaal
Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell.
Nee irukkum idanthannilae
In the place where you reside,
Laksmi endrum vaasam seivaal
Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell.
Surakkum suvai paalennum vaanamudham thanthu
Giving heavenly nectar in the form of sweet flowing milk,
Surakkum suvai paalennum vaanamudham thanthu
Giving heavenly nectar in the form of sweet flowing milk,
Sugamaaga uyir vaazha vazhi seiyum thaayae
Oh mother who provides the way to live happily,
Sugamaaga uyir vaazha vazhi seiyum thaayae
Oh mother who provides the way to live happily,
Irukkum idanthannilae
In the place where you reside,
Laksmi endrum vaasam seivaal
Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell.
Nee irukkum idanthannilae
In the place where you reside,
Laksmi endrum vaasam seivaal
Goddess Lakshmi will forever dwell.
Aa….aa….aah….aah….aah…..aah…..aa….aa….
Aa... aa... aah... aah... aah... aah... aa... aa...
Ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo….ooo….
Ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo... ooo...
Mmm…..mm…..mmm….mm….
Mmm... mm... mmm... mm...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Pozhaikkum Vazhiyai Paaru is a motivational and folk-infused song from the 1955 film 'Asai Anna Arumai Thambi', written by lyricist A. Maruthakasi. The song emphasizes the dignity of labor, industriousness, and financial prudence. It urges listeners to wake up at dawn, work diligently, avoid laziness, and earn their livelihood honestly, highlighting that no task or success on earth is possible without effort and money. Intertwined with street-play style humor and lively entertainment featuring street performing acts, the song transitions into praise of maternal care and prosperity. It compares motherly love and wholesome work to the divine presence of Goddess Lakshmi, illustrating how hard work brings peace, sweet sustenance, and lasting abundance to one's household.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kizhakku velukkavae irulendra azhukku vilagavae”
Darkness is metaphorically described as dirt/filth ('irulendra azhukku') that gets washed away by the morning sun.
Ethunai (Second letter rhyme)
“Pozhaikkum vazhiyai paaru / Ozhaichchaathaan soru / Pozhuthai veenaakki somberi peru”
The second letter 'za' (ழ) rhymes across consecutive lines (Pozhaikkum / Ozhaichchaathaan / Pozhuthai).
Monai (First letter alliteration)
“Purushanidam pudhu pondaatti”
Alliteration of the 'Pu' / 'Po' sound at the beginning of words in the line.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mullillaa roja…..roja…..roja….”
Describing a charming person as a 'rose without thorns' ('Mullillaa roja').
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Trivia
Asai Anna Arumai Thambi (1955) is a classic Tamil film featuring A. P. Nagarajan and T. R. Ramachandran. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi was renowned for weaving social ethics, peasant dignity, and practical advice into accessible folk melodies during the golden era of Tamil cinema.
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