Raasaa Bayam Pochudhe
From Maruthanad Elavarasee · 1950
- Lyricist
- K. P. Kamatchisundaram
- Singer
- M. M. Mariyappa
- Music director
- M. S. Gnanamani
- Details
- Maruthanad Elavarasee1950
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thannaanae nannaanaa naa nae | Thannaanae nannaanaa naa nae (Folk rhythmic refrain) |
| Thannaanae nannaanae aa…hai | Thannaanae nannaanae aa... hai |
| Male | |
| Rasaa payam pechchuthae nalla | The fear of the king is gone, a good |
| Kaalam poranthaachchuthae | new era has been born! |
| Rasaa payam pechchuthae nalla | The fear of the king is gone, a good |
| Kaalam poranthaachchuthae | new era has been born! |
| Male | |
| Aa…aa..aah… | Aa... aa.. aah... |
| Makkal ellorum samamaaga venum | All people must become equal |
| Makkal ellorum samamaaga venum | All people must become equal |
| Yaettra thaazhvum maranjidavae venum | Inequality and social disparities must disappear |
| Thaazhvum maranjidavae venum | Disparities must disappear |
| Male | |
| Intha sandaala maadu nadakkonum | This stubborn ox must keep walking |
| Intha sandaala maadu nadakkonum | This stubborn ox must keep walking |
| Engu kandaalum soru kidaikkanum hai | Wherever one looks, food should be available, hai! |
| Engu kandaalum soru kidaikkanum | Wherever one looks, food should be available |
| Intha kaadum kadanthaaganum | We must cross this forest |
| Veguthooraam nadanthaaganum…aa…aa…aa.. | We must walk a very long distance... aa... aa... aa.. |
| Thanaanae nannaana naanae | Thanaanae nannaana naanae |
| Thannaanae nannaanaenaa… | Thannaanae nannaanaenaa... |
| Male | |
| Aa…aa…aa…. | Aa... aa... aa.... |
| Male | |
| Maadu kannodum manithan uzhaippaalum | With the watchful ox and human hard labor |
| Maadu kannodum manithan uzhaippaalum | With the watchful ox and human hard labor |
| Paadu padavenum palanum peravenum | One must toil hard and reap the reward |
| Naadu sezhikkanum naamum pozhaikkanum | The land must flourish and we must survive |
| Naadu sezhikkanum naamum pozhaikkanum | The land must flourish and we must survive |
| Male | |
| Hai thannaanae nannaana naa nae | Hai thannaanae nannaana naa nae |
| Thannaanae nannaana naanae | Thannaanae nannaana naanae |
| Male | |
| Nadakka mudiyallae kudikka koozhillai | Unable to walk anymore, there is no porridge left to drink |
| Nadakka mudiyallae kudikka koozhillai | Unable to walk anymore, there is no porridge left to drink |
| Nadu vazhimelae pasiyaalae maadum paduththathillae | Even the ox hasn't collapsed on the middle of the road due to hunger |
| Vazhimelae pasiyaalae maadum paduththathillae | On the road, out of hunger, even the ox hasn't collapsed |
| Unnai pola maadum paduththathillae | Even the ox hasn't given up like you |
| Vidamaattaen nada povom | I won't leave you, let us walk forward |
| Veembu seiya vendaam | Do not be stubborn or give up |
| Vidamaattaen nada povom | I won't leave you, let us walk forward |
| Veembu seiya vendaam | Do not be stubborn or give up |
| Chorus | |
| Vegam koranjaachachu thegam melinju pochchu | Speed has slowed down, and the body has become weary |
| Vegam koranjaachachu thegam melinju pochchu | Speed has slowed down, and the body has become weary |
| Male | |
| Kaadum kadanthaanathae maruthanaadum varalaanathae | The forest has been crossed, and Maruthanadu comes into view |
| Both :Kaadum kadanthaanathae maruthanaadum varalaanathae | Both: The forest has been crossed, and Maruthanadu comes into view |
| Male | |
| Hai thannaanae nannaana naa nae | Hai thannaanae nannaana naa nae |
| Thannaanae nannaana naanae | Thannaanae nannaana naanae |
தன்னானே நன்னான னா னே
தன்னானே நன்னானே ஆ ஹைய்
Thannaanae nannaanaa naa nae (Folk rhythmic refrain)
Thannaanae nannaanae aa... hai
ராசா பயம் போச்சுதே நல்ல
காலம் பொறந்தாச்சுதே
ராசா பயம் போச்சுதே நல்ல
காலம் பொறந்தாச்சுதே
The fear of the king is gone, a good
new era has been born!
The fear of the king is gone, a good
new era has been born!
ஆ....ஆ....ஆஹ்....
மக்கள் எல்லோரும் சமமாக வேணும்...
மக்கள் எல்லோரும் சமமாக வேணும்...
ஏற்றத் தாழ்வும் மறஞ்சிடவே வேணும்
தாழ்வும் மறஞ்சிடவே வேணும்
Aa... aa.. aah...
All people must become equal
All people must become equal
Inequality and social disparities must disappear
Disparities must disappear
இந்த சண்டாள மாடு நடக்கோணும்
இந்த சண்டாள மாடு நடக்கோணும்
எங்கு கண்டாலும் சோறு கிடைக்கணும் ஹைய்
எங்கு கண்டாலும் சோறு கிடைக்கணும்
இந்தக் காடும் கடந்தாகணும்
வெகுதூரம் நடந்தாகணும்...ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ
தன்னானே நன்னான னா னே
தன்னானே நன்னானேனா.......
This stubborn ox must keep walking
This stubborn ox must keep walking
Wherever one looks, food should be available, hai!
Wherever one looks, food should be available
We must cross this forest
We must walk a very long distance... aa... aa... aa..
Thanaanae nannaana naanae
Thannaanae nannaanaenaa...
ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.
Aa... aa... aa....
மாடு கன்னோடும் மனிதன் உழைப்பாலும்
மாடு கன்னோடும் மனிதன் உழைப்பாலும்
பாடு படவேணும் பலனும் பெறவேணும்
நாடு செழிக்கணும் நாமும் பொழைக்கணும்
நாடு செழிக்கணும் நாமும் பொழைக்கணும்
With the watchful ox and human hard labor
With the watchful ox and human hard labor
One must toil hard and reap the reward
The land must flourish and we must survive
The land must flourish and we must survive
ஹைய் தன்னானே நன்னான னா னே
தன்னானே நன்னான னா னே
Hai thannaanae nannaana naa nae
Thannaanae nannaana naanae
நடக்க முடியல்லே குடிக்கக் கூழில்லை
நடக்க முடியல்லே குடிக்கக் கூழில்லை
நடு வழிமேலே பசியாலே மாடும் படுத்ததில்லே
வழிமேலே பசியாலே மாடும் படுத்ததில்லே
உன்னைப்போல மாடும் படுத்ததில்லே
விடமாட்டேன் நட போவோம்
வீம்பு செய்ய வேண்டாம்.....
விடமாட்டேன் நட போவோம்
வீம்பு செய்ய வேண்டாம்.....
Unable to walk anymore, there is no porridge left to drink
Unable to walk anymore, there is no porridge left to drink
Even the ox hasn't collapsed on the middle of the road due to hunger
On the road, out of hunger, even the ox hasn't collapsed
Even the ox hasn't given up like you
I won't leave you, let us walk forward
Do not be stubborn or give up
I won't leave you, let us walk forward
Do not be stubborn or give up
வேகம் கொறைஞ்சாச்சு தேகம் மெலிஞ்சி போச்சு
வேகம் கொறைஞ்சாச்சு தேகம் மெலிஞ்சி போச்சு
Speed has slowed down, and the body has become weary
Speed has slowed down, and the body has become weary
காடும் கடந்தானதே மருதநாடும் வரலானதே
இருவர் :
காடும் கடந்தானதே மருதநாடும் வரலானதே
The forest has been crossed, and Maruthanadu comes into view
Both: The forest has been crossed, and Maruthanadu comes into view
ஹைய் தன்னானே நன்னான னா னே
தன்னானே நன்னானேனா...ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆ...
Hai thannaanae nannaana naa nae
Thannaanae nannaana naanae
Thannaanae nannaanaa naa nae
Thannaanae nannaanaa naa nae (Folk rhythmic refrain)
Thannaanae nannaanae aa…hai
Thannaanae nannaanae aa... hai
Rasaa payam pechchuthae nalla
The fear of the king is gone, a good
Kaalam poranthaachchuthae
new era has been born!
Rasaa payam pechchuthae nalla
The fear of the king is gone, a good
Kaalam poranthaachchuthae
new era has been born!
Aa…aa..aah…
Aa... aa.. aah...
Makkal ellorum samamaaga venum
All people must become equal
Makkal ellorum samamaaga venum
All people must become equal
Yaettra thaazhvum maranjidavae venum
Inequality and social disparities must disappear
Thaazhvum maranjidavae venum
Disparities must disappear
Intha sandaala maadu nadakkonum
This stubborn ox must keep walking
Intha sandaala maadu nadakkonum
This stubborn ox must keep walking
Engu kandaalum soru kidaikkanum hai
Wherever one looks, food should be available, hai!
Engu kandaalum soru kidaikkanum
Wherever one looks, food should be available
Intha kaadum kadanthaaganum
We must cross this forest
Veguthooraam nadanthaaganum…aa…aa…aa..
We must walk a very long distance... aa... aa... aa..
Thanaanae nannaana naanae
Thanaanae nannaana naanae
Thannaanae nannaanaenaa…
Thannaanae nannaanaenaa...
Aa…aa…aa….
Aa... aa... aa....
Maadu kannodum manithan uzhaippaalum
With the watchful ox and human hard labor
Maadu kannodum manithan uzhaippaalum
With the watchful ox and human hard labor
Paadu padavenum palanum peravenum
One must toil hard and reap the reward
Naadu sezhikkanum naamum pozhaikkanum
The land must flourish and we must survive
Naadu sezhikkanum naamum pozhaikkanum
The land must flourish and we must survive
Hai thannaanae nannaana naa nae
Hai thannaanae nannaana naa nae
Thannaanae nannaana naanae
Thannaanae nannaana naanae
Nadakka mudiyallae kudikka koozhillai
Unable to walk anymore, there is no porridge left to drink
Nadakka mudiyallae kudikka koozhillai
Unable to walk anymore, there is no porridge left to drink
Nadu vazhimelae pasiyaalae maadum paduththathillae
Even the ox hasn't collapsed on the middle of the road due to hunger
Vazhimelae pasiyaalae maadum paduththathillae
On the road, out of hunger, even the ox hasn't collapsed
Unnai pola maadum paduththathillae
Even the ox hasn't given up like you
Vidamaattaen nada povom
I won't leave you, let us walk forward
Veembu seiya vendaam
Do not be stubborn or give up
Vidamaattaen nada povom
I won't leave you, let us walk forward
Veembu seiya vendaam
Do not be stubborn or give up
Vegam koranjaachachu thegam melinju pochchu
Speed has slowed down, and the body has become weary
Vegam koranjaachachu thegam melinju pochchu
Speed has slowed down, and the body has become weary
Kaadum kadanthaanathae maruthanaadum varalaanathae
The forest has been crossed, and Maruthanadu comes into view
Both :Kaadum kadanthaanathae maruthanaadum varalaanathae
Both: The forest has been crossed, and Maruthanadu comes into view
Hai thannaanae nannaana naa nae
Hai thannaanae nannaana naa nae
Thannaanae nannaana naanae
Thannaanae nannaana naanae
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the 1950 film 'Maruthanad Elavarasee' is a rustic folk track set during a long, grueling journey through a forest toward the kingdom of Maruthanadu. It weaves a practical dialogue between travelers coaxing their tired ox with progressive socio-political messages typical of the era. Lyricist K. P. Kamatchisundaram emphasizes egalitarian principles—calling for the abolition of class disparities, liberation from royal tyranny, and universal food security through honest labor. Through the motif of relentless travel despite physical hunger and fatigue, the song symbolizes resilience, agricultural pride, and optimistic hope for an equitable future.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Folk Refrain (Themmangu / Oral Tradition)
“Thannaanae nannaanaa naa nae”
Use of 'Thannaanae' oral rhythmic filler words typical of Tamil rustic folk songs to maintain pace during physical work or long journeys.
Social Realism / Egalitarian Theme
“Makkal ellorum samamaaga venum / Yaettra thaazhvum maranjidavae venum”
Explicit political commentary advocating social equality and the eradication of caste/class disparities.
Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Paadu padavenum palanum peravenum / Naadu sezhikkanum naamum pozhaikkanum”
Harmonizing second letters of paired lines ('Paadu' / 'Naadu'), standard in traditional Tamil prosody.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vegam koranjaachachu thegam melinju pochchu”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'v' in 'Vegam' and 'Veembu' creating rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
'Maruthanattu Ilavarasi' (1950) was a successful historical adventure film produced by Jupiter Pictures, starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and V. N. Janaki (who later became his wife). The film's dialogues and lyrics played a key role in propagating Dravidian social reform ideals of equality, human dignity, and hard work, which laid the foundation for MGR's iconic political persona.
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