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Pudhusa Nenachikittu

From Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy · 2005

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Tippu, Ranjith
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy2005

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Haa pudhusaa oru sarakkudaaHey, here is a brand new drink!
Adha kudichaa semma verappudaaIf you drink it, it gives a great kick!
Verasaa veluthu vaangudaaDrink it up quickly!
Idha maruthaa nee manusanilladaaIf you refuse this, you are not human!
Male
Pudhusa nenachukkittuThinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravanThe one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaaIs not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaaHe is not human on this earth!
Chorus
Pudhusa nenachukkittuThinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravanThe one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaaIs not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaaHe is not human on this earth!
Male
Ada pazhaiya kadhaiyaHey, to remember the past story
Ippo nenachu paakka inguNow, right here,
Baanam ondu kondu vandhendaaI have brought a drink!
Idhu onakku permanantThis should become permanent
Aaga venum daaFor you!
Chorus
Hae dingaa dingdi dingu dingaaHey dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa
Hae dingaa dingdi dingu dingaaHae dingaa dingdi dingu dingaa
Male
Pazhaiya thavarugala thirumba poyiGoing back to old mistakes,
Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaaYou cannot correct them!
Thirumba thirutha mudiyaadhudaaYou cannot correct them back!
Pazhaiya thavarugala thirumba poyiGoing back to old mistakes,
Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaaYou cannot correct them!
Thirumba thirutha mudiyaadhudaaYou cannot correct them back!
Male
Pazhaiya badukkiYou old rascal,
Enna pallatthula thalluravanYou who pushes me into a pit,
Paavigalin thalaivanadaYou are the leader of sinners!
Avan paavigalin thalaivanadaHe is the leader of sinners!
Chorus
Hae kudumbathaHey, abandoning your family,
Vittu puttu odhunguraYou step aside and isolate,
Kaavi uduppa uduthikkittuDonning saffron clothes,
PadhunguraYou hide away!
Male
Hae kudikka edhukkuHey, why are you chasing me away
Enna thorathuraFrom drinking?
Edhukku vayathil vaayil adichuWhy are you beating your belly and mouth
ThudikkiraAnd squirming in pain?
Chorus
Pudhusa nenachukkittuThinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravanThe one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaaIs not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaaHe is not human on this earth!
Male
Saamikku padachu vechaThe liquor offered to the deity
Sarakku inga irukkuIs right here!
Sathiyamaa saami kitta kaeluTruly go ask God himself,
Onakku sandhaegam edhukkinga kooruTell me why you have a doubt here?
Male
Boomikku kulurchi thannaiTo give coolness to the earth,
Kodukka mazhai irukkuThere is rain;
Namakku kulurchi indha saaruFor us, this juice gives coolness!
Indha mayakkura thani sugam thaeduSeek the sweet bliss of this intoxicating drink!
Male
Ada ippaadha eppodhum eppodhumHey, now or forever, forever,
MaaraadhaeDo not change!
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male :Nee othi po un paadha ennodu seraadhaeMale: Move aside, your path won't join mine!
Chorus :Hoo hooChorus: Hoo hoo
Male
Hae munnaalil vaanorgalHey, the drink that celestial beings
Saappitta baanam thaanConsumed in the old days,
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male :Innaalil vendaannu sollaadhaeMale: Don't say you don't want it today,
Neeyum thaanYou as well!
Chorus :Hoo hooChorus: Hoo hoo
Chorus
Hae saappaatta moonu perumHey, the food that the three of us
Pangu pottu saappittaShared and ate together,
Andha naala marakkaadhae haehae haehaeDon't forget those days! Haehae haehae
Male
Ada saappaadu illa idhuHey, this is not food,
Saakkadaikkul thallum idhuThis is something that pushes you into the gutter!
Sathiyathai kedukkaadhaeDon't ruin the truth!
Ada pottukkitta aalugala buthi sollumHey, this is a time when people who drink
Kaalam idhuTry to preach wisdom!
Chorus
Pudhusa nenachukkittuThinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravanThe one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaaIs not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaaHe is not human on this earth!
Chorus
Ada pazhaiya kadhaiyaHey, to remember the past story
Ippo nenachu paakka inguNow, right here,
Baanam ondu kondu vandhendaaI have brought a drink!
Idhu onakku permanantThis should become permanent
Aaga venum daaFor you!
Chorus
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiHoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiHoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiHoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiHoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Chorus
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Male
Veettula oruthi unduThere is a woman at home,
Vidhikkenna time unduWhat time is set by destiny?
Thoravu manam edhukku thozhaaWhy this mind of renunciation, friend?
Adha tholachu erinju vittu vaadaaThrow that away and come!
Male
Vayasu ulla varaikkumAs long as you have age,
Vaalibam thunai irukkumYouth will be your companion;
Vasantha kulathil aada vaadaaCome play in the spring pool!
Indha amudham kudichu thulli podaaDrink this nectar and leap with joy!
Male
Ada kaattora kalli katthaazhaHey, the wild cactus by the forest edge
Poo vaasam veesaadhaeDoes not spread fragrance!
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male :Adha veettoram vachaalaeMale: If you plant it near the house,
Yaarukkum aagaadhuIt suits nobody!
Chorus :Hoo hooChorus: Hoo hoo
Male
Ada en pecha anboduHey, shouldn't you listen to my words
Nee kekka koodaadhaaWith affection?
Chorus :Hae haeChorus: Hae hae
Male :Varum un pola kondaattamMale: If we celebrate like you do,
Pottaakkaa thappaadaaIs there anything wrong with that?
Chorus :Hoo hooChorus: Hoo hoo
Chorus
Haehae thunbatha theerthu vaikkumHaehae, don't consider this holy water of joy
Sandhosha theerthattha paavaminnu nenaikkaadhaeThat cures suffering as a sin!
Haehae haehae haahaaHaehae haehae haahaa
Male
Panneeril neeraadi nikkiravanI am one bathing in rose water,
Enna nee koovatthula thallaadhaeDo not push me into the Cooum river!
Chorus
Ada onnaattam veenaanaHey, there are no wasted lives
Jenmangal engum illaAnywhere like yours!
Chorus
Pudhusa nenachukkittuThinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravanThe one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaaIs not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaaHe is not human on this earth!
Chorus
Ada pazhaiya kadhaiyaHey, to remember the past story
Ippo nenachu paakka inguNow, right here,
Baanam ondu kondu vandhendaaI have brought a drink!
Idhu onakku permanantThis should become permanent
Aaga venum daaFor you!
Chorus
Hae kudumbathaHey, abandoning your family,
Vittu puttu odhunguraYou step aside and isolate,
Kaavi uduppa uduthikkittuDonning saffron clothes,
PadhunguraYou hide away!
Male
Hae kudikka edhukkuHey, why are you chasing me away
Enna thorathuraFrom drinking?
Edhukku vayathil vaayil adichuWhy are you beating your belly and mouth
ThudikkiraAnd squirming in pain?
Chorus
Pudhusa nenachukkittuThinking of new things,
Pazhasa marakkuravanThe one who forgets the old,
Boomiyl manusanilladaaIs not human on this earth!
Indha boomiyl manusanilladaaHe is not human on this earth!
Male
Pazhaiya thavarugala thirumba poyiGoing back to old mistakes,
Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaaYou cannot correct them!
Adha thirutha mudiyaadhudaaYou cannot correct them!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song from 'Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy' is a dramatic dialogue and philosophical clash between two characters with opposing viewpoints on life, morality, and vice. One character advocates for hedonism, urging his friend to drink, enjoy youth, and cast aside worldly worries and past mistakes. The opposing voice sternly rejects alcohol, pointing out that true humanity lies in remembering one's roots, upholding moral values, and honoring family responsibilities rather than seeking escape in liquor.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Pudhusa / Pazhasa

Matching second consonants across lines to create rhythmic flow, typical in Tamil folk lyrics.

Metaphor

Panneeril neeraadi nikkiravan / Enna nee koovatthula thallaadhae

Comparing a pure, moral life to rose water (panneer) and a life ruined by alcohol and debauchery to the filthy Cooum river.

Contrast / Irony

Ada saappaadu illa idhu / Saakkadaikkul thallum idhu

Pitting the illusion of alcoholic joy ('sandhosha theertham') directly against its reality of leading one into the gutter ('saakkadaikkul thallum').

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Trivia

'Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy' (2005) was directed by and starred Thangar Bachan. The musical score was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring lyrics written by his brother and frequent collaborator, Gangai Amaran.

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