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Lyrics & meaning

Thaai Naadithe

From Paattaliyin Sabatham · 1958

Lyricist
Kambadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
O. P. Nayyar
Details
Paattaliyin Sabatham1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hoo haaa aaaa hooHoo haaa aaaa hoo
Thaai naadithae veeramigunthorkkaeThis motherland belongs to the brave ones,
Nava vaalibarkkae mei kaadhalarkkaeTo the young youth and true lovers,
Innaattukkae eedae..yeiThere is no match for this land.. hey
Innaattukkae eedae verillaiyeThere is no equal match to this country anywhere,
Innaadthae ulagin peroliyaeThis country is the great light of the world!
Male
Hoo haaa aaaa hooHoo haaa aaaa hoo
Ingae anjaa nenjn pattaalarHere are fearless-hearted workers,
Ingae pengal karppin kaappalarHere women are the guardians of honor and chastity,
Ingae kaname kaelir …yeiHere, listen for a moment... hey
Ingae kaname kaelir marudham polListen here for a moment, like the fertile Marutham land,
Pattaaligal saanthi mannin maelLaborers bring peace upon this soil.
Male
Hoo haaa aaaa hooHoo haaa aaaa hoo
Poonkombil vasantha thaen aadalSpring honey dances on the flowering branches,
Oonjam mael penmaan paaindhaadalThe female deer leaps and plays upon the swing,
Ingae sirikkindraan chandiran…yeiHere smiles the moon... hey
Ingae sirikkindraan chandhiran…paal polaeHere smiles the moon like pure white milk,
Sezhum rojaa sirippae kannamelaeWith the smile of a lush rose upon its cheeks!
Male
Hoo haaa aaaa hooHoo haaa aaaa hoo
Oru pakkam nokkum ilaiyonaeOh young man looking to one side,
Oru pakkam paayum kanai thaanaeOn one side, an arrow flies forth!
Ingae nijam nidham poojai..haeiHere, truly, every day is worship.. hey
Ingae nidham nidham poojai thirunaalaeHere, every single day is a holy festival of worship,
Sabtha melamum thaalamum kadal polaeWith seven musical sounds and rhythm vast like the ocean!
Male
Hoo haaa aaaa hooHoo haaa aaaa hoo
Nalnanbarkku aaviyae tharuvom naamWe will give our very lives for true friends,
Pagaivan naadil kolai vaalae naamWe are the deadly sword in the land of enemies!
Porkkalam pugunthaal naamOnce we step into the battlefield,
Porkkalam pugunthaal naam pin pogomIf we enter the battlefield, we shall never turn back,
Vegu kadinamae vellal naam saagoomIt is nearly impossible to conquer us; we would rather die!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Paattaliyin Sabatham' (1958) is a spirited ode celebrating the dignity of labor, patriotism, and the heroic character of the working class. It extols the motherland as a beacon of light, supported by courageous workers, virtuous women, and fertile lands. Combining romantic imagery of nature with intense heroic pledges, the song highlights the spirit of unity, hospitality, and unyielding resistance against enemies.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Ingae sirikkindraan chandhiran…paal polae

Compares the brightness and purity of the smiling moon to milk ('chandhiran... paal polae').

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Porkkalam pugunthaal naam pin pogom

Repetition of the 'P' consonant sound in 'Porkkalam', 'pugunthaal', and 'pin'.

Hyperbole (Uvamanu)

Innaadthae ulagin peroliyae

Exaggerates the glory of the nation as the central light of the entire world.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

Ingae anjaa nenjn pattaalar / Ingae pengal karppin kaappalar

Repeated opening word 'Ingae' across multiple lines to emphasize the attributes of the motherland.

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Trivia

The soundtrack of 'Paattaliyin Sabatham' (1958) brought the energetic musical stylings of Hindi film composer O. P. Nayyar to Tamil cinema (adapted from the Hindi blockbuster Naya Daur). The Tamil version featured lyrics written by the celebrated poet Kambadasan and vocals by T. M. Soundararajan.

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