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Puyaladikka Kandomey

From Thayumanavan · 2003

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
Roshini, Tippu
Music director
Vaigundavasaan
Details
Thayumanavan2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed the storm blow
Pudhu puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed a new storm blow
Puyal aditha namm kattilOn our bed that was struck by the storm
Pala mazhai thoovida kndomae ..aeeWe saw many rains shower down
Male
Puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed the storm blow
Pudhu puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed a new storm blow
Puyal aditha namm kattilOn our bed that was struck by the storm
Pala mazhai thoovida kndomae ..aeeWe saw many rains shower down
Female
Puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed the storm blow
Pudhu puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed a new storm blow
Puyal aditha namm kattilOn our bed that was struck by the storm
Pala mazhai thoovida kndomae ..aeeWe saw many rains shower down
Male
Ethanaiyo thunbangalai naamSo many hardships we
Kadanthu vandhomCame across
Kadanthu vittomWe have crossed them all
Male :Athanaiyum vettri padigal enaMale: Thinking of them all as stepping stones to victory
Naam therindhu kondom thelivu kandomWe understood and gained clarity
Male
Vaanam kaigal thattiThe sky claps its hands
Mazhai thoovudhu paarLook, it showers rain
Thangai koondhal eridaTo adorn our sister's hair
Pookal malarudhu paarLook, flowers are blooming
Male
Puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed the storm blow
Pudhu puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed a new storm blow
Puyal aditha namm kattilOn our bed that was struck by the storm
Pala mazhai thoovida kndomae ..aeeWe saw many rains shower down
Chorus
………………….....
Male
Manna irundha naam ponaagiromWe who were like soil became like gold
Ponn aagirom andha vinn aagiromWe became gold, we became that sky
Yaaraal adhu yaaraalBecause of whom? Because of whom?
Namm thangai thangai ivalaalBecause of this sister, our sister
Chorus
…………………...
Female
Unmaiyaai oru unmaiyai sollavaShall I tell a truth truly?
Anbulla en annangalaeMy loving brothers
Ungal udhirathil valarndhaval thangaiThe sister grew from your blood
Idhu unmai thaanaeIsn't this the truth?
Male
Ammadi un paasthukku adimai aanomDear girl, we became slaves to your affection
Thottdhellam thulangida asanthu ponomWe were amazed as everything you touched glowed
Male
Vaanam kaigal thattiThe sky claps its hands
Mazhai thoovudhu paarLook, it showers rain
Thangai koondhal eridaTo adorn our sister's hair
Pookal malarudhu paarLook, flowers are blooming
Male
Puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed the storm blow
Pudhu puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed a new storm blow
Puyal aditha namm kattilOn our bed that was struck by the storm
Pala mazhai thoovida kndomae ..aeeWe saw many rains shower down
Female
Kattazhagu kalaigale ungalOh handsome artists, look at your
Kann endra thangaichikku paarudaSister who is like an eye, look!
….paaruda...look!
Indha ksengarumbhu sirukkiyaThis sweet sugarcane girl
Katterrumbha kadikka poraWho is going to bite like a red ant
Purushan avan yaarudaaWho is that husband of hers?
Seemai ellam thedi vangadaSearch across all lands and fetch him
Kannaalam katti pudalaamLet us get her married
Annan thol mela thaanRight upon her brother's shoulders
Thooli aada dhan azhagaanaTo swing in a cradle, a beautiful
Pulla pekkalaamChild can be born
Adi ellunna ennaiyaagiIf you say sesame, it turns into oil
Aathadi annan garanOh my, the brother
Manasara pandhi veikkuranServes a feast from his heart
Male
Aanadha punnagaiyilIn a joyful smile
Thangai mugamIs the sister's face
Ammadi silirkuthu annan manamDear girl, the brother's heart shivers with joy
Thaayae anbu thaayaeOh mother, loving mother
Konjam ….engal thaayaeA little bit... our mother!
Chorus
…………….....
Female
Thaai thandhai ini edharkkuWhy do we need parents anymore
Ingu vendumHere?
Ungal anbu mattu pothumYour love alone is enough
Uzhaipal indha ulagaiWith hard work, this world
Kaigalilae endhuvomWe will lift in our hands
Kaal bandhaai adhai kanbomWe will view it like a football
Male
Ammadi un aasaikullaeDear girl, within your desires
Yedhenum irukkumIf there is anything
Ippozhuthae sollidammaTell us right now
Boomiyai asaippomWe will shake the earth for you
Male
Vaanam kaigal thattiThe sky claps its hands
Mazhai thoovudhu paarLook, it showers rain
Thangai koondhal eridaTo adorn our sister's hair
Pookal malarudhu paarLook, flowers are blooming
Male
Puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed the storm blow
Pudhu puyal adikka kandomaeWe witnessed a new storm blow
Puyal aditha namm kattilOn our bed that was struck by the storm
Pala mazhai thoovida kndomae ..aeeWe saw many rains shower down

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song celebrates the unconditional love, bonding, and emotional devotion shared between brothers and their sister. It depicts how the family overcame past struggles and hardships, turning their trials into triumphs through unity and affection. The brothers view their sister as a blessing who elevated their lives from humble dust to pure gold, treating her with the utmost honor and parental care.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Male :Athanaiyum vettri padigal ena

Comparing difficulties overcome to stepping stones of victory ('vettri padigal') and comparing the sister to gold ('ponn') and sky ('vinn').

Personification

Vaanam kaigal thatti

Attributing human actions like clapping hands to the sky ('Vaanam kaigal thatti').

Edhugai (Rhyme)

Manna irundha naam ponaagirom

Matching second consonants across lines ('Manna' / 'Ponn').

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Trivia

The film 'Thayumanavan' (2003) showcases deep familial relationships, with soundtrack composition by Vaigundavasaan. The song emphasizes the rural South Indian tradition of brothers taking on parental duties and protective roles for their younger sister.

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