Serthukko Kaasu
From Aan Pillai Singam · 1975
- Lyricist
- ‘Avinasi’ Mani
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Vijaya Bhaskar
- Details
- Aan Pillai Singam1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko | Save money, save it up |
| Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko | Save money, save it up |
| Saeumpothae paarththukko | Watch out and take care while accumulating |
| Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko | Save money, save it up |
| Saeumpothae paarththukko | Watch out and take care while accumulating |
| Female | |
| Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum | If you have wealth, the world will bow down |
| Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum | If you have wealth, the world will bow down |
| Female | |
| Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko…..oo…..oo…. | Save money, save it up... |
| Female | |
| Aasaiyulla pakkam velli kaasaiyalli veesu | Throw a handful of silver coins toward where desire lies |
| Odi vanthu nirkkum nee sonnathellaam ketkkum | It will come running and listen to whatever you say |
| Aasaiyulla pakkam velli kaasaiyalli veesu | Throw a handful of silver coins toward where desire lies |
| Odi vanthu nirkkum nee sonnathellaam ketkkum | It will come running and listen to whatever you say |
| Female | |
| Perum Puazhum thevaiyillai | Name and fame are not needed |
| Haa naalum sugaththai anupavippom | Ah, let us enjoy pleasure every day |
| Female | |
| Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum | If you have wealth, the world will bow down |
| Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum | If you have wealth, the world will bow down |
| Female | |
| Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko…..oo…..oo…. | Save money, save it up... |
| Female | |
| Vellai kaakka ondru | If you say that a white crow |
| Angae poguthendru sonnaal | Is flying over there |
| Aamaam saami poda | To nod 'yes master' |
| Ingae aayiram per undu | There are a thousand people here |
| Female | |
| Vellai kaakka ondru | If you say that a white crow |
| Angae poguthendru sonnaal | Is flying over there |
| Aamaam saami poda | To nod 'yes master' |
| Ingae aayiram per undu | There are a thousand people here |
| Female | |
| Ellaam panaththin leelaigalae | All these are the playful tricks of money |
| Yaarum adhan mun adimaigalae | Everyone is a slave in front of it |
| Female | |
| Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum | If you have wealth, the world will bow down |
| Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum | If you have wealth, the world will bow down |
| Female | |
| Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko…..oo…..oo…. | Save money, save it up... |
சேர்த்துக்கோ காசு சேர்த்துக்கோ
சேர்த்துக்கோ காசு சேர்த்துக்கோ
சேரும்போதே பார்த்துக்கோ
சேர்த்துக்கோ காசு சேர்த்துக்கோ
சேரும்போதே பார்த்துக்கோ
Save money, save it up
Save money, save it up
Watch out and take care while accumulating
Save money, save it up
Watch out and take care while accumulating
செல்வம் இருந்தால் உலகம் வணங்கும்
செல்வம் இருந்தால் உலகம் வணங்கும்
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
சேர்த்துக்கோ காசு சேர்த்துக்கோ.....ஓ....ஓ....
Save money, save it up...
ஆசையுள்ள பக்கம் வெள்ளி காசையள்ளி வீசு
ஓடி வந்து நிற்கும் நீ சொன்னதெல்லாம் கேட்கும்
ஆசையுள்ள பக்கம் வெள்ளி காசையள்ளி வீசு
ஓடி வந்து நிற்கும் நீ சொன்னதெல்லாம் கேட்கும்
Throw a handful of silver coins toward where desire lies
It will come running and listen to whatever you say
Throw a handful of silver coins toward where desire lies
It will come running and listen to whatever you say
பேரும் புகழும் தேவையில்லை
ஹா நாளும் சுகத்தை அனுபவிப்போம்
Name and fame are not needed
Ah, let us enjoy pleasure every day
செல்வம் இருந்தால் உலகம் வணங்கும்
செல்வம் இருந்தால் உலகம் வணங்கும்
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
சேர்த்துக்கோ காசு சேர்த்துக்கோ.....ஓ....ஓ....
Save money, save it up...
வெள்ளை காக்கா ஒன்று
அங்கே போகுதென்று சொன்னால்
ஆமாம் சாமி போட
இங்கே ஆயிரம் பேர் உண்டு
If you say that a white crow
Is flying over there
To nod 'yes master'
There are a thousand people here
வெள்ளை காக்கா ஒன்று
அங்கே போகுதென்று சொன்னால்
ஆமாம் சாமி போட
இங்கே ஆயிரம் பேர் உண்டு
If you say that a white crow
Is flying over there
To nod 'yes master'
There are a thousand people here
எல்லாம் பணத்தின் லீலைகளே
யாரும் அதன் முன் அடிமைகளே
All these are the playful tricks of money
Everyone is a slave in front of it
செல்வம் இருந்தால் உலகம் வணங்கும்
செல்வம் இருந்தால் உலகம் வணங்கும்
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
சேர்த்துக்கோ காசு சேர்த்துக்கோ.....ஓ....ஓ....
Save money, save it up...
Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko
Save money, save it up
Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko
Save money, save it up
Saeumpothae paarththukko
Watch out and take care while accumulating
Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko
Save money, save it up
Saeumpothae paarththukko
Watch out and take care while accumulating
Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko…..oo…..oo….
Save money, save it up...
Aasaiyulla pakkam velli kaasaiyalli veesu
Throw a handful of silver coins toward where desire lies
Odi vanthu nirkkum nee sonnathellaam ketkkum
It will come running and listen to whatever you say
Aasaiyulla pakkam velli kaasaiyalli veesu
Throw a handful of silver coins toward where desire lies
Odi vanthu nirkkum nee sonnathellaam ketkkum
It will come running and listen to whatever you say
Perum Puazhum thevaiyillai
Name and fame are not needed
Haa naalum sugaththai anupavippom
Ah, let us enjoy pleasure every day
Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko…..oo…..oo….
Save money, save it up...
Vellai kaakka ondru
If you say that a white crow
Angae poguthendru sonnaal
Is flying over there
Aamaam saami poda
To nod 'yes master'
Ingae aayiram per undu
There are a thousand people here
Vellai kaakka ondru
If you say that a white crow
Angae poguthendru sonnaal
Is flying over there
Aamaam saami poda
To nod 'yes master'
Ingae aayiram per undu
There are a thousand people here
Ellaam panaththin leelaigalae
All these are the playful tricks of money
Yaarum adhan mun adimaigalae
Everyone is a slave in front of it
Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum
If you have wealth, the world will bow down
Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko…..oo…..oo….
Save money, save it up...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song serves as a pragmatic and cynical commentary on the power of money in society. It asserts that wealth commands respect, obedience, and pleasure, making the world bow before those who possess it. With money, one can easily manipulate people and command their loyalty. Furthermore, the lyrics highlight the sycophancy that money breeds, illustrated through the classic idiom of people agreeing that a white crow exists just to please a rich person. It concludes that everyone is ultimately a slave to financial power, urging the listener to accumulate wealth to navigate and enjoy life effectively.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Alliteration)
“Saerththuko kaasu saerththukko”
Repetition of the initial sound 'S' across words in the line for rhythmic effect.
Idiom / Hyperbole
“Vellai kaakka ondru angae poguthendru sonnaal”
'Vellai kaakka' (white crow) is an idiom used to illustrate extreme flattery where sycophants agree with absurd statements made by wealthy individuals.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum”
The refrain 'Selvam irunthaal ulagam vanagum' is repeated continuously to emphasize the core philosophy of the lyrics.
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Trivia
'Aan Pillai Singam' (1975) featured lyrics written by 'Avinasi' Mani, a well-known writer and lyricist in Tamil cinema recognized for his witty and socially reflective songs during the 1970s.
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