Tirunelveli Seemayile
From Seevalaperi Pandi · 1994
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Adithyan
- Details
- Seevalaperi Pandi1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| {Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye ye} (2) | Vocalizations (Hey hey hey hey) |
| Male | |
| Thirunalveli seemaiyilae | In the land of Tirunelveli |
| Seevala peri paandiyada | It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man! |
| Chorus | |
| Kulam kaaka | To protect the clan |
| Mannan gunam kaaka | To protect the kingly virtue |
| Namma paandi paandi | Our Pandi, Pandi |
| Vanthaan aiyaa | Has arrived, sir |
| Male | |
| Hey pulithevan poranthathu | Hey, the land where Puli Thevan was born |
| Intha mannu | Is this soil |
| Pala por kandu jeyichathu | The one that saw and won many wars |
| Intha mannu | Is this soil |
| Chorus | |
| Nalla kaadhal sonnathu | The one that spoke of true love |
| Intha mannu | Is this soil |
| Andha karpukku ninnadhu | The one that stood for chastity and honor |
| Intha mannu | Is this soil |
| Male | |
| Thirunalveli seemaiyilae | In the land of Tirunelveli |
| Seevala peri paandiyada | It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man! |
| Chorus | |
| Kulam kaaka | To protect the clan |
| Mannan gunam kaaka | To protect the kingly virtue |
| Namma paandi paandi | Our Pandi, Pandi |
| Vanthaan aiyaa | Has arrived, sir |
| Chorus | |
| Hey ulululululu | Vocal sound (Ululation) |
| Hey ulululululuu | Vocal sound (Ululation) |
| Thaananana heyy eyyy | Rhythmic chant |
| Thaananana heyy eyyy | Rhythmic chant |
| Male | |
| Palayankottaiyilae | In Palayamkottai |
| Paandi paya per sonna | If you utter young Pandi's name |
| Kuththaala aruvikkae | Even the Courtallam waterfall |
| Kuppunu verthirumma | Will break into a sudden sweat! |
| Male | |
| Naangu neeriyilae | In Nanguneri |
| Paandi paya kambaeduthaa | If young Pandi picks up his stick |
| Sankaran koyilpoora | All across Sankarankovil |
| Sarkaar vandi oodatha | Government vehicles will cease to run |
| Chorus | |
| Oor oor oor | Town after town |
| Ivan pakkam irukka | Is standing by his side |
| Thae thae thae thae | Rhythmic chant |
| Thaeru per irukku | Chariot-loads of people are there |
| Nenjinullae irukku | Justice resides within the heart |
| Needhimandram edhukku | Why do we need a court of law? |
| Nalla kaalam irukku | Good times lie ahead |
| Nam oorukku | For our village |
| Male | |
| Thirunalveli seemaiyilae | In the land of Tirunelveli |
| Seevala peri paandiyada doi | It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man! |
| Chorus | |
| Kulam kaaka | To protect the clan |
| Mannan gunam kaaka | To protect the kingly virtue |
| Namma paandi paandi | Our Pandi, Pandi |
| Vanthaan aiyaa | Has arrived, sir |
| Chorus | |
| Uluulululululululu…(2) | Vocal sound (Ululation) |
| Hey ey ey hey ey ey…(2) | Vocal sound |
| Male | |
| Tamilan aasthiyellam | A Tamilian's true wealth |
| Thanmaanam thaanda | Is self-respect alone! |
| Thaamira barani thanni | Water of the Thamirabarani river |
| Kudichavan naan daa | Is what I have drunk! |
| Male | |
| Ponnum porum vantha | If gold or war comes along |
| Porkalam than povvenda | I will march straight to the battlefield |
| Oruthan nambi vanthaa | If someone comes seeking trust |
| Uyir kudukkum dhevan daa | He is a god who will give his life! |
| Chorus | |
| Soi soi soi soi | Rhythmic chant |
| Sutha ratham vazhga | Long live pure blood! |
| Soi soi soi soi | Rhythmic chant |
| Soori kathi vaazhga | Long live the sharp dagger! |
| Sathiyangal vaazhga | Long live truth! |
| Saadhi sanam vaazhga | Long live our kin and people! |
| Thenpaandi seemaiyae | Oh southern Pandyan land |
| Nee vaazhgavae | May you prosper long! |
| Male | |
| Ada thirunalveli seemaiyilae | Hey, in the land of Tirunelveli |
| Seevala peri paandiyada..aha haa | It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man! |
| Chorus | |
| Kulam kaaka | To protect the clan |
| Mannan gunam kaaka | To protect kingly virtue |
| Namma paandi paandi | Our Pandi, Pandi |
| Vanthaan aiyaa | Has arrived, sir |
| Male | |
| Hey pulithevan poranthathu | The land where Puli Thevan was born |
| Intha mannu | Is this soil |
| Pala por kandu jeyichathu | The one that saw and won many wars |
| Intha mannu | Is this soil |
| Chorus | |
| Nalla kaadhal sonnathu | The one that spoke of true love |
| Intha mannu | Is this soil |
| Andha karpukku ninnadhu | The one that stood for chastity and honor |
| Intha mannu | Is this soil |
| Male | |
| Thirunalveli seemaiyilae | In the land of Tirunelveli |
| Seevala peri paandiyada | It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man! |
| Chorus | |
| Kulam kaaka | To protect the clan |
| Mannan gunam kaaka | To protect kingly virtue |
| Namma paandi paandi | Our Pandi, Pandi |
| Vanthaan aiyaa | Has arrived, sir |
{யேய யேய யேய
யேய யேய யே} (2)
Vocalizations (Hey hey hey hey)
திருநெல்வேலி சீமையிலே
சீவலப்பேரி பாண்டியடா
In the land of Tirunelveli
It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man!
குளம் காக்க
மண்ணின் குணம் காக்க
நம்ம பாண்டி பாண்டி
வந்தானையா
To protect the clan
To protect the kingly virtue
Our Pandi, Pandi
Has arrived, sir
ஹே புலித்தேவன் பொறந்தது
இந்த மண்ணு
பல போர் கண்டு செயிச்சது
இந்த மண்ணு
Hey, the land where Puli Thevan was born
Is this soil
The one that saw and won many wars
Is this soil
நல்ல காதல் சொன்னது
இந்த மண்ணு
அந்த கற்புக்கு நின்னது
இந்த மண்ணு
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
இங்க மானம் வீரம் தான்
ரெண்டு கண்ணு
The one that spoke of true love
Is this soil
The one that stood for chastity and honor
Is this soil
திருநெல்வேலி சீமையிலே
சீவலப்பேரி பாண்டியடா
In the land of Tirunelveli
It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man!
குலம் காக்க
மண்ணின் குணம் காக்க
நம்ம பாண்டி பாண்டி
வந்தானையா
To protect the clan
To protect the kingly virtue
Our Pandi, Pandi
Has arrived, sir
ஹே...
ஹே .....
தானானா
யே....யே.....யே....யே
தானானா
யே..யே..யே..யே
Vocal sound (Ululation)
Vocal sound (Ululation)
Rhythmic chant
Rhythmic chant
பாளையங் கோட்டையில
பாண்டி பய பேரு சொன்ன
குத்தால அருவிக்கே
குப்புனு வேர்த்துரும்மா
நாங்கு நீரிலே
பாண்டி பய கம்பெடுத்தா
சங்கரன் கோவில்புர
சர்கார் வண்டி ஓடாதா
In Palayamkottai
If you utter young Pandi's name
Even the Courtallam waterfall
Will break into a sudden sweat!
ஊர்...ஊர்....ஊர்..
இவன் பக்கம் இருக்க
தெ.. தெ...தெ..
தெருப்பேர் இருக்கு
நெஞ்சினுள்ளே இருக்கு
நீதிமன்றம் எதுக்கு
நல்ல காலம் இருக்கு நம்மூருக்கு
In Nanguneri
If young Pandi picks up his stick
All across Sankarankovil
Government vehicles will cease to run
திருநெல்வேலி சீமையிலே
சீவலப்பேரி பாண்டியடா டோய்
Town after town
Is standing by his side
Rhythmic chant
Chariot-loads of people are there
Justice resides within the heart
Why do we need a court of law?
Good times lie ahead
For our village
குளம் காக்க
மண்ணின் குணம் காக்க
நம்ம பாண்டி பாண்டி
வந்தானையா
In the land of Tirunelveli
It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man!
தமிழன் ஆஸ்தி எல்லாம்
தன்மானம் தாண்டா
தாமிர பரணி தண்ணி
குடிச்சவன் நாண்டா
பொண்ணும் போரும் வந்தா
போர்க்களம் தான் போவேன்டா
ஒருத்தன் நம்பி வந்தா
உயிர் குடுக்கும் தேவன்டா
To protect the clan
To protect the kingly virtue
Our Pandi, Pandi
Has arrived, sir
சொய் சொய் சொய்
சுத்த ரத்தம் வாழ்க
சொய் சொய் சொய்
சூரி கத்தி வாழ்க
சத்தியங்கள் வாழ்க
ஜாதி சனம் வாழ்க
தென்பாண்டி சீமையே நீ வாழ்கவே
Vocal sound (Ululation)
Vocal sound
அட திருநெல்வேலி சீமையிலே
சீவலப்பேரி பாண்டியடா
ஹாஹா
A Tamilian's true wealth
Is self-respect alone!
Water of the Thamirabarani river
Is what I have drunk!
குளம் காக்க
மண்ணின் குணம் காக்க
நம்ம பாண்டி பாண்டி
வந்தானையா
If gold or war comes along
I will march straight to the battlefield
If someone comes seeking trust
He is a god who will give his life!
ஹே புலித்தேவன் பொறந்தது
இந்த மண்ணு
பல போர் கண்டு செயிச்சது
இந்த மண்ணு
Rhythmic chant
Long live pure blood!
Rhythmic chant
Long live the sharp dagger!
Long live truth!
Long live our kin and people!
Oh southern Pandyan land
May you prosper long!
நல்ல காதல் சொன்னது
இந்த மண்ணு
அந்த கற்புக்கு நின்னது
இந்த மண்ணு
இங்க மானம் வீரம் தான்
ரெண்டு கண்ணு
Hey, in the land of Tirunelveli
It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man!
திருநெல்வேலி சீமையிலே
சீவலப்பேரி பாண்டியடா
ஹாஹா
To protect the clan
To protect kingly virtue
Our Pandi, Pandi
Has arrived, sir
குளம் காக்க
மண்ணின் குணம் காக்க
நம்ம பாண்டி பாண்டி
வந்தானையா
The land where Puli Thevan was born
Is this soil
The one that saw and won many wars
Is this soil
The one that spoke of true love
Is this soil
The one that stood for chastity and honor
Is this soil
In the land of Tirunelveli
It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man!
To protect the clan
To protect kingly virtue
Our Pandi, Pandi
Has arrived, sir
{Yeye yeye yeye yeye yeye ye} (2)
Vocalizations (Hey hey hey hey)
Thirunalveli seemaiyilae
In the land of Tirunelveli
Seevala peri paandiyada
It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man!
Kulam kaaka
To protect the clan
Mannan gunam kaaka
To protect the kingly virtue
Namma paandi paandi
Our Pandi, Pandi
Vanthaan aiyaa
Has arrived, sir
Hey pulithevan poranthathu
Hey, the land where Puli Thevan was born
Intha mannu
Is this soil
Pala por kandu jeyichathu
The one that saw and won many wars
Intha mannu
Is this soil
Nalla kaadhal sonnathu
The one that spoke of true love
Intha mannu
Is this soil
Andha karpukku ninnadhu
The one that stood for chastity and honor
Intha mannu
Is this soil
Thirunalveli seemaiyilae
In the land of Tirunelveli
Seevala peri paandiyada
It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man!
Kulam kaaka
To protect the clan
Mannan gunam kaaka
To protect the kingly virtue
Namma paandi paandi
Our Pandi, Pandi
Vanthaan aiyaa
Has arrived, sir
Hey ulululululu
Vocal sound (Ululation)
Hey ulululululuu
Vocal sound (Ululation)
Thaananana heyy eyyy
Rhythmic chant
Thaananana heyy eyyy
Rhythmic chant
Palayankottaiyilae
In Palayamkottai
Paandi paya per sonna
If you utter young Pandi's name
Kuththaala aruvikkae
Even the Courtallam waterfall
Kuppunu verthirumma
Will break into a sudden sweat!
Naangu neeriyilae
In Nanguneri
Paandi paya kambaeduthaa
If young Pandi picks up his stick
Sankaran koyilpoora
All across Sankarankovil
Sarkaar vandi oodatha
Government vehicles will cease to run
Oor oor oor
Town after town
Ivan pakkam irukka
Is standing by his side
Thae thae thae thae
Rhythmic chant
Thaeru per irukku
Chariot-loads of people are there
Nenjinullae irukku
Justice resides within the heart
Needhimandram edhukku
Why do we need a court of law?
Nalla kaalam irukku
Good times lie ahead
Nam oorukku
For our village
Thirunalveli seemaiyilae
In the land of Tirunelveli
Seevala peri paandiyada doi
It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man!
Kulam kaaka
To protect the clan
Mannan gunam kaaka
To protect the kingly virtue
Namma paandi paandi
Our Pandi, Pandi
Vanthaan aiyaa
Has arrived, sir
Uluulululululululu…(2)
Vocal sound (Ululation)
Hey ey ey hey ey ey…(2)
Vocal sound
Tamilan aasthiyellam
A Tamilian's true wealth
Thanmaanam thaanda
Is self-respect alone!
Thaamira barani thanni
Water of the Thamirabarani river
Kudichavan naan daa
Is what I have drunk!
Ponnum porum vantha
If gold or war comes along
Porkalam than povvenda
I will march straight to the battlefield
Oruthan nambi vanthaa
If someone comes seeking trust
Uyir kudukkum dhevan daa
He is a god who will give his life!
Soi soi soi soi
Rhythmic chant
Sutha ratham vazhga
Long live pure blood!
Soi soi soi soi
Rhythmic chant
Soori kathi vaazhga
Long live the sharp dagger!
Sathiyangal vaazhga
Long live truth!
Saadhi sanam vaazhga
Long live our kin and people!
Thenpaandi seemaiyae
Oh southern Pandyan land
Nee vaazhgavae
May you prosper long!
Ada thirunalveli seemaiyilae
Hey, in the land of Tirunelveli
Seevala peri paandiyada..aha haa
It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man!
Kulam kaaka
To protect the clan
Mannan gunam kaaka
To protect kingly virtue
Namma paandi paandi
Our Pandi, Pandi
Vanthaan aiyaa
Has arrived, sir
Hey pulithevan poranthathu
The land where Puli Thevan was born
Intha mannu
Is this soil
Pala por kandu jeyichathu
The one that saw and won many wars
Intha mannu
Is this soil
Nalla kaadhal sonnathu
The one that spoke of true love
Intha mannu
Is this soil
Andha karpukku ninnadhu
The one that stood for chastity and honor
Intha mannu
Is this soil
Thirunalveli seemaiyilae
In the land of Tirunelveli
Seevala peri paandiyada
It is Seevalaperi Pandi, man!
Kulam kaaka
To protect the clan
Mannan gunam kaaka
To protect kingly virtue
Namma paandi paandi
Our Pandi, Pandi
Vanthaan aiyaa
Has arrived, sir
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic folk anthem celebrates the bravery, heritage, and righteousness of Seevalaperi Pandi and the historic Tirunelveli region. The song invokes historic legacy by connecting the soil to freedom fighter Puli Thevan, the sacred Thamirabarani river, and the cultural virtues of honor, self-respect, and justice.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Athyokthi)
“Kuththaala aruvikkae kuppunu verthirumma”
Exaggerating Pandi's reputation by stating that even the cool Courtallam waterfall would break into a sweat upon hearing his name.
Epiphora / Eiybu (End Rhyme)
“Intha mannu”
Repeated ending phrase 'Intha mannu' at the end of consecutive alternate lines to build rhythm and emphasize pride in the soil.
Ethukai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Kulam kaaka / Mannan gunam kaaka”
Matching of the second consonant 'lu' in 'Kulam' and 'n' sound patterns in 'Mannan' creating traditional Tamil prosodic harmony.
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Trivia
Seevalaperi Pandi (1994) is a cult-classic Tamil biographical action film based on a real-life hero. The music was composed by Adithyan, and the title role was played by actor Napolean, which became a defining milestone in his acting career.
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