Singanadai Pottu Vantha
From Veeranadai · 2000
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Singa nada pottu vantha thanga magaraasaa | Oh golden king who arrived with a majestic lion-like stride |
| Pangam vanthu saernthirumo padharuthaiyaa lesaa | Will any harm come to you? My heart trembles slightly |
| Manasu padharuthaiyaa lesaa…. | My heart trembles slightly... |
| Male | |
| Kollaiyilae vachcha mullai | The jasmine flower planted in the backyard |
| Konjam kooda vaasamilla | Does not have even a bit of fragrance |
| Pasam vachchu nesam vachchu | Giving affection and giving love |
| Anboda valarththa pulla | The child who was raised with love |
| Vachchathaiyaa nenjukkullae nerunchi mulla | Has placed a sharp thorn deep inside my heart |
| Vachchathaiyaa nenjukkullae nerunchi mulla | Has placed a sharp thorn deep inside my heart |
| Male | |
| Singa nada pottu vantha thanga magaraasaa | Oh golden king who arrived with a majestic lion-like stride |
| Pangam vanthu saernthirumo padharuthaiyaa lesaa | Will any harm come to you? My heart trembles slightly |
| Manasu padharuthaiyaa lesaa… | My heart trembles slightly... |
| Male | |
| Nenjilae yaeruzhuthu nesam vedhachchavanae | You who ploughed the heart and sowed the seeds of affection |
| Mannula perirukkum marupadi varum varaikkum | Your name will endure on this earth until you return again |
| Uravukku nee koduththa uyir irukkum | The life you breathed into relationships will remain |
| Anbu namba bhoomi engum pooththirukkum | Love will bloom everywhere across our earth |
| Male | |
| Singa nada pottu vantha thanga magaraasaa | Oh golden king who arrived with a majestic lion-like stride |
| Pangam vanthu saernthirumo padharuthaiyaa lesaa | Will any harm come to you? My heart trembles slightly |
| Manasu padharuthaiyaa lesaa…. | My heart trembles slightly... |
சிங்க நட போட்டு வந்த தங்க மகராசா
பங்கம் வந்து சேர்ந்திருமோ பதறுதய்யா லேசா
மனசு பதறுதய்யா லேசா....
Oh golden king who arrived with a majestic lion-like stride
Will any harm come to you? My heart trembles slightly
My heart trembles slightly...
கொல்லையிலே வச்ச முல்லை
கொஞ்சம் கூட வாசமில்ல
பாசம் வச்சு நேசம் வச்சு
அன்போட வளர்த்த புள்ள
வச்சதய்யா நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே நெருஞ்சி முள்ள
வச்சதய்யா நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே நெருஞ்சி முள்ள
The jasmine flower planted in the backyard
Does not have even a bit of fragrance
Giving affection and giving love
The child who was raised with love
Has placed a sharp thorn deep inside my heart
Has placed a sharp thorn deep inside my heart
சிங்க நட போட்டு வந்த தங்க மகராசா
பங்கம் வந்து சேர்ந்திருமோ பதறுதய்யா லேசா
மனசு பதறுதய்யா லேசா....
Oh golden king who arrived with a majestic lion-like stride
Will any harm come to you? My heart trembles slightly
My heart trembles slightly...
நெஞ்சிலே ஏருழுது நேசம் வெதச்சவனே
மண்ணுல பேரிருக்கும் மறுபடி வரும் வரைக்கும்
உறவுக்கு நீ கொடுத்த உயிர் இருக்கும்
அன்பு நம்ப பூமி எங்கும் பூத்திருக்கும்
You who ploughed the heart and sowed the seeds of affection
Your name will endure on this earth until you return again
The life you breathed into relationships will remain
Love will bloom everywhere across our earth
சிங்க நட போட்டு வந்த தங்க மகராசா
கண்ணுல நீர் எதுக்கு கலங்கலாமா லேசா
மனசு கலங்கலாமா லேசா.....
Oh golden king who arrived with a majestic lion-like stride
Will any harm come to you? My heart trembles slightly
My heart trembles slightly...
Singa nada pottu vantha thanga magaraasaa
Oh golden king who arrived with a majestic lion-like stride
Pangam vanthu saernthirumo padharuthaiyaa lesaa
Will any harm come to you? My heart trembles slightly
Manasu padharuthaiyaa lesaa….
My heart trembles slightly...
Kollaiyilae vachcha mullai
The jasmine flower planted in the backyard
Konjam kooda vaasamilla
Does not have even a bit of fragrance
Pasam vachchu nesam vachchu
Giving affection and giving love
Anboda valarththa pulla
The child who was raised with love
Vachchathaiyaa nenjukkullae nerunchi mulla
Has placed a sharp thorn deep inside my heart
Vachchathaiyaa nenjukkullae nerunchi mulla
Has placed a sharp thorn deep inside my heart
Singa nada pottu vantha thanga magaraasaa
Oh golden king who arrived with a majestic lion-like stride
Pangam vanthu saernthirumo padharuthaiyaa lesaa
Will any harm come to you? My heart trembles slightly
Manasu padharuthaiyaa lesaa…
My heart trembles slightly...
Nenjilae yaeruzhuthu nesam vedhachchavanae
You who ploughed the heart and sowed the seeds of affection
Mannula perirukkum marupadi varum varaikkum
Your name will endure on this earth until you return again
Uravukku nee koduththa uyir irukkum
The life you breathed into relationships will remain
Anbu namba bhoomi engum pooththirukkum
Love will bloom everywhere across our earth
Singa nada pottu vantha thanga magaraasaa
Oh golden king who arrived with a majestic lion-like stride
Pangam vanthu saernthirumo padharuthaiyaa lesaa
Will any harm come to you? My heart trembles slightly
Manasu padharuthaiyaa lesaa….
My heart trembles slightly...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from Veeranadai expresses deep emotional angst and concern for a majestic, noble protector referred to as a golden king. The lyrics convey a motherly or elder figure's fear that harm might befall this beloved person. It uses vivid imagery of betrayal and disappointment, comparing emotional hurt to a sharp thorn planted in the heart by a child raised with utmost love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Singa nada pottu vantha thanga magaraasaa”
Compares the noble figure's stride to that of a lion ('Singa nada'), signifying majesty and strength.
Agricultural Metaphor
“Nenjilae yaeruzhuthu nesam vedhachchavanae”
Framing emotional connection in farming terms—ploughing the heart ('yaeruzhuthu') and sowing seeds of love ('nesam vedhachchavanae').
Imagery / Symbolism
“Vachchathaiyaa nenjukkullae nerunchi mulla”
The 'nerunchi mulla' (caltrop thorn) serves as a poignant symbol for deep emotional pain caused by betrayal.
Emoni / Rhyme Scheme (Monai & Ethirai)
“Pasam vachchu nesam vachchu”
Rhythmic repetition of sounds like 'Pasam vachchu nesam vachchu' enhancing emotional resonance.
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Trivia
Veeranadai (2000) was directed by Seeman and featured music composed by Deva. Lyricist Thamarai contributed this song early in her career, showcasing her ability to weave traditional rural imagery with emotional storytelling.
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