Ulagam Ennum
From Sirithu Vazha Vendum · 1974
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, Sheikh Salamad, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Sirithu Vazha Vendum1974
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ulagamenum naadaga maedaiyil | On the world's theatrical stage |
| Naanoru nadigan | I am an actor |
| Male | |
| Ulagamenum naadaga maedaiyil | On the world's theatrical stage |
| Naanoru nadigan | I am an actor |
| Urimaiyudan vaazhndhidum vaazhkaiyil | In a life lived with rights and dignity |
| Ungalil oruvan | I am one among you |
| Aa… aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa…aa… | Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aaa... aa... |
| Male | |
| Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga | Dancing as a reminder of duty |
| Paaduvadhu idhayanghal thelivaaga | Singing so that hearts become clear |
| Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga | Dancing as a reminder of duty |
| Paaduvadhu idhayangal thelivaaga | Singing so that hearts become clear |
| Chorus | |
| Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga | Dancing as a reminder of duty |
| Paaduvadhu idhayanghal thelivaaga | Singing so that hearts become clear |
| Female | |
| Sirikka sirikka vandhu | Coming with smiles and laughter |
| Nadikkum kalaiyil oru | In the art of acting |
| Sindhanai valargiradhu… | A deep thought begins to grow... |
| Aaa….aa…..aaa….aaa…..aaa… | Aaa... aa... aaa... aaa... aaa... |
| Female | |
| Sirikka sirikka vandhu | Coming with smiles and laughter |
| Nadikkum kalaiyil oru | In the art of acting |
| Sindhanai valargiradhu… | A deep thought begins to grow... |
| Adhil kurukku vazhiyil sendru | In that, for those who survive |
| Pizhaippu nadathubavar | By taking dishonest shortcuts |
| Nimmadhi kedugindradhu | Their peace of mind is ruined |
| Male | |
| Thanakku thanakku endru | Thinking only for oneself |
| Ninaikkum manadhu endha | The mind that self-centeredly holds on |
| Ini eduthu maraitha porul | Now, whatever goods have been hidden away |
| Anaithum podhuvil varum | Will all come out in the open |
| Naal varum thadaiyaedhu | The day will arrive, what can block it? |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahuyaahu | Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu |
| Yaahuyaahu yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahu | Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu |
| Male | |
| Aa…aaa….aa….aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…aa…. | Aa... aaa... aa... aa... aaa... aaa... aaa... aa... aa... |
| Female | |
| Aa…aaa….aa….aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…aa…. | Aa... aaa... aa... aa... aaa... aaa... aaa... aa... aa... |
| Male | |
| Silar aadidum aattam mudivadharkkae | To put an end to the game played by a evil few |
| Naan aadiyum paadiyum nadippadhu | Is why I perform, dance, and sing |
| En aasaiyum thaevaiyum nallavar ellaam | My desire and requirement is only that all good people |
| Nalamaai vaazhndhida ninaippadhu | Should live happily and prosperously |
| Enniyadhu viraivinil niraivaerum | What was envisioned will soon be fulfilled |
| Ingu silar kelvikku badhil koorum | It will answer the questions raised by some here |
| Chorus | |
| Enniyadhu viraivinil niraivaerum | What was envisioned will soon be fulfilled |
| Ingu silar kelvikku badhil koorum | It will answer the questions raised by some here |
| Male | |
| Mannil maraivaaga | Even if planted secretly in the soil |
| Enna vidhai pottaalum… | Whatever seed was sown... |
| Potta vidhai ennavendru | Will not the growing tree show |
| Maram valarndhu kaattaadho… 00… | What kind of seed was put into the earth? |
| Kannai maraitthenna | No matter what deeds are done |
| Kaariyam seidhaalum… | While blindfolding others' eyes... |
| Kaala kanakkanavan | Will not Time, the ultimate accountant, |
| Kaatti vaikka maattaano… oo… oo… | Expose everything in the end? |
| Male | |
| Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga | Dancing as a reminder of duty |
| Paaduvadhu idhayanghal thelivaaga | Singing so that hearts become clear |
| Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga | Dancing as a reminder of duty |
| Paaduvadhu idhayangal thelivaaga | Singing so that hearts become clear |
| Chorus | |
| Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga | Dancing as a reminder of duty |
| Paaduvadhu idhayangal thelivaaga | Singing so that hearts become clear |
| Female | |
| Neruppai madiyil katti | Tying fire to one's lap |
| Uranga ninaithu chellum | And attempting to sleep peacefully |
| Perum ganathai madiyil vaithu | Carrying a heavy burden on the lap |
| Bayathai manadhil vaithu | With deep fear in the heart |
| Kaalgalum nadakkiradhu | The legs keep walking anxiously |
| Chorus | |
| Neruppai madiyil katti | Tying fire to one's lap |
| Uranga ninaithu chellum | And attempting to sleep peacefully |
| Perum ganathai madiyil vaithu | Carrying a heavy burden on the lap |
| Bayathai manadhil vaithu | With deep fear in the heart |
| Kaalgalum nadakkiradhu | The legs keep walking anxiously |
| Male | |
| Ulagam vidindha pinnum | Even after dawn brightens the world |
| Iruttil irundhu pirar | Hiding in darkness, from others |
| Kangalai maraikkiradhu | They conceal their eyes |
| Adhu marundhai ninaithu kondu | Mistaking it for medicine |
| Vishathai arundhi vittu | They consume deadly poison |
| Vaazhndhida ninaikkiradhu | And expect to survive |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahuyaahu | Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu |
| Yaahuyaahu yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahu | Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu |
| Male | |
| Aa… aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa…aa… | Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aaa... aa... |
| Female :Aa… aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa…aa… | Female: Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aaa... aa... |
| Male | |
| Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga | Dancing as a reminder of duty |
| Paaduvadhu idhayanghal thelivaaga | Singing so that hearts become clear |
| Chorus | |
| Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga | Dancing as a reminder of duty |
| Paaduvadhu idhayanghal thelivaaga | Singing so that hearts become clear |
| Yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahuyaahu | Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu |
| Yaahuyaahu yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahu | Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu |
| Chorus | |
| Hoi… balae balae balae balae | Hoi... bravo bravo bravo bravo |
| Balae balae balae balae balaei… | Bravo bravo bravo bravo bravo! |
உலகமெனும் நாடக மேடையில்
நானொரு நடிகன்
On the world's theatrical stage
I am an actor
உலகமெனும் நாடக மேடையில்
நானொரு நடிகன்
உரிமையுடன் வாழ்ந்திடும் வாழ்க்கையில்
உங்களில் ஒருவன்
ஆ.....ஆ....ஆ.....ஆ......ஆஅ......ஆ.....ஆ.....
On the world's theatrical stage
I am an actor
In a life lived with rights and dignity
I am one among you
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aaa... aa...
ஆடுவது கடமையின் நினைவாக
பாடுவது இதயங்கள் தெளிவாக
ஆடுவது கடமையின் நினைவாக
பாடுவது இதயங்கள் தெளிவாக
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Singing so that hearts become clear
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Singing so that hearts become clear
ஆடுவது கடமையின் நினைவாக
பாடுவது இதயங்கள் தெளிவாக
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Singing so that hearts become clear
சிரிக்கச் சிரிக்க வந்து
நடிக்கும் கலையில் ஒரு
சிந்தனை வளர்கிறது...
ஆஅ......ஆ......ஆ.....அஆ... ஆ...
Coming with smiles and laughter
In the art of acting
A deep thought begins to grow...
Aaa... aa... aaa... aaa... aaa...
சிரிக்கச் சிரிக்க வந்து
நடிக்கும் கலையில் ஒரு
சிந்தனை வளர்கிறது...
அதில் குறுக்கு வழியில் சென்று
பிழைப்பு நடத்துபவர்
நிம்மதி கெடுகின்றது
Coming with smiles and laughter
In the art of acting
A deep thought begins to grow...
In that, for those who survive
By taking dishonest shortcuts
Their peace of mind is ruined
தனக்குத் தனக்கு என்று
நினைக்கும் மனது
எந்த நாளிலும் உயராது
இனி எடுத்து மறைத்த பொருள்
அனைத்தும் பொதுவில் வரும்
நாள் வரும் தடையேது
Thinking only for oneself
The mind that self-centeredly holds on
Now, whatever goods have been hidden away
Will all come out in the open
The day will arrive, what can block it?
யாஹுயாஹு யாஹு யாஹுயாஹு
யாஹுயாஹு யாஹுயாஹு யாஹு யாஹு
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
ஆ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....
Aa... aaa... aa... aa... aaa... aaa... aaa... aa... aa...
ஆ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....
Aa... aaa... aa... aa... aaa... aaa... aaa... aa... aa...
சிலர் ஆடிடும் ஆட்டம் முடிவதற்கே
நான் ஆடியும் பாடியும் நடிப்பது
என் ஆசையும் தேவையும் நல்லவர் எல்லாம்
நலமாய் வாழ்ந்திட நினைப்பது
எண்ணியது விரைவினில் நிறைவேறும்
இங்கு சிலர் கேள்விக்கு பதில் கூறும்
To put an end to the game played by a evil few
Is why I perform, dance, and sing
My desire and requirement is only that all good people
Should live happily and prosperously
What was envisioned will soon be fulfilled
It will answer the questions raised by some here
எண்ணியது விரைவினில் நிறைவேறும்
இங்கு சிலர் கேள்விக்கு பதில் கூறும்
What was envisioned will soon be fulfilled
It will answer the questions raised by some here
மண்ணில் மறைவாக
என்ன விதை போட்டாலும்...
போட்ட விதை என்னவென்று
மரம் வளர்ந்து காட்டாதோ......ஓ...
கண்ணை மறைத்தென்ன
காரியத்தைச் செய்தாலும்.....
காலக் கணக்கானவன்
காட்டி வைக்க மாட்டானோ.....ஒ.....ஓ...
Even if planted secretly in the soil
Whatever seed was sown...
Will not the growing tree show
What kind of seed was put into the earth?
No matter what deeds are done
While blindfolding others' eyes...
Will not Time, the ultimate accountant,
Expose everything in the end?
ஆடுவது கடமையின் நினைவாக
பாடுவது இதயங்கள் தெளிவாக
ஆடுவது கடமையின் நினைவாக
பாடுவது இதயங்கள் தெளிவாக
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Singing so that hearts become clear
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Singing so that hearts become clear
ஆடுவது கடமையின் நினைவாக
பாடுவது இதயங்கள் தெளிவாக
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Singing so that hearts become clear
நெருப்பை மடியில் கட்டி
உறங்க நினைத்துச் செல்லும்
பெரும் கனத்தை மடியில் வைத்து
பயத்தை மனதில் வைத்து
கால்களும் நடக்கிறது
Tying fire to one's lap
And attempting to sleep peacefully
Carrying a heavy burden on the lap
With deep fear in the heart
The legs keep walking anxiously
நெருப்பை மடியில் கட்டி
உறங்க நினைத்துச் செல்லும்
பெரும் கனத்தை மடியில் வைத்து
பயத்தை மனதில் வைத்து
கால்களும் நடக்கிறது
Tying fire to one's lap
And attempting to sleep peacefully
Carrying a heavy burden on the lap
With deep fear in the heart
The legs keep walking anxiously
உலகம் விடிந்த பின்னும்
இருட்டில் இருந்து பிறர்
கண்களை மறைக்கிறது
அது மருந்தை நினைத்துக் கொண்டு
விஷத்தை அருந்தி விட்டு
வாழ்ந்திட நினைக்கிறது......
Even after dawn brightens the world
Hiding in darkness, from others
They conceal their eyes
Mistaking it for medicine
They consume deadly poison
And expect to survive
யாஹுயாஹு யாஹு யாஹுயாஹு
யாஹுயாஹு யாஹுயாஹு யாஹு யாஹு
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
ஆ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aaa... aa...
Female: Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aaa... aa...
ஆ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆஅ......ஆஅ......ஆஅ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Singing so that hearts become clear
ஆடுவது கடமையின் நினைவாக
பாடுவது இதயங்கள் தெளிவாக
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Singing so that hearts become clear
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
ஆடுவது கடமையின் நினைவாக
பாடுவது இதயங்கள் தெளிவாக
யாஹுயாஹு யாஹு யாஹுயாஹு
யாஹுயாஹு யாஹுயாஹு யாஹு யாஹு
Hoi... bravo bravo bravo bravo
Bravo bravo bravo bravo bravo!
ஹோய்....பலே பலே பலே பலே
பலே பலே பலே பலே பலேய்......
Ulagamenum naadaga maedaiyil
On the world's theatrical stage
Naanoru nadigan
I am an actor
Ulagamenum naadaga maedaiyil
On the world's theatrical stage
Naanoru nadigan
I am an actor
Urimaiyudan vaazhndhidum vaazhkaiyil
In a life lived with rights and dignity
Ungalil oruvan
I am one among you
Aa… aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa…aa…
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aaa... aa...
Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Paaduvadhu idhayanghal thelivaaga
Singing so that hearts become clear
Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Paaduvadhu idhayangal thelivaaga
Singing so that hearts become clear
Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Paaduvadhu idhayanghal thelivaaga
Singing so that hearts become clear
Sirikka sirikka vandhu
Coming with smiles and laughter
Nadikkum kalaiyil oru
In the art of acting
Sindhanai valargiradhu…
A deep thought begins to grow...
Aaa….aa…..aaa….aaa…..aaa…
Aaa... aa... aaa... aaa... aaa...
Sirikka sirikka vandhu
Coming with smiles and laughter
Nadikkum kalaiyil oru
In the art of acting
Sindhanai valargiradhu…
A deep thought begins to grow...
Adhil kurukku vazhiyil sendru
In that, for those who survive
Pizhaippu nadathubavar
By taking dishonest shortcuts
Nimmadhi kedugindradhu
Their peace of mind is ruined
Thanakku thanakku endru
Thinking only for oneself
Ninaikkum manadhu endha
The mind that self-centeredly holds on
Ini eduthu maraitha porul
Now, whatever goods have been hidden away
Anaithum podhuvil varum
Will all come out in the open
Naal varum thadaiyaedhu
The day will arrive, what can block it?
Yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahuyaahu
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
Yaahuyaahu yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahu
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
Aa…aaa….aa….aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…aa….
Aa... aaa... aa... aa... aaa... aaa... aaa... aa... aa...
Aa…aaa….aa….aa….aaa….aaa….aaa….aa…aa….
Aa... aaa... aa... aa... aaa... aaa... aaa... aa... aa...
Silar aadidum aattam mudivadharkkae
To put an end to the game played by a evil few
Naan aadiyum paadiyum nadippadhu
Is why I perform, dance, and sing
En aasaiyum thaevaiyum nallavar ellaam
My desire and requirement is only that all good people
Nalamaai vaazhndhida ninaippadhu
Should live happily and prosperously
Enniyadhu viraivinil niraivaerum
What was envisioned will soon be fulfilled
Ingu silar kelvikku badhil koorum
It will answer the questions raised by some here
Enniyadhu viraivinil niraivaerum
What was envisioned will soon be fulfilled
Ingu silar kelvikku badhil koorum
It will answer the questions raised by some here
Mannil maraivaaga
Even if planted secretly in the soil
Enna vidhai pottaalum…
Whatever seed was sown...
Potta vidhai ennavendru
Will not the growing tree show
Maram valarndhu kaattaadho… 00…
What kind of seed was put into the earth?
Kannai maraitthenna
No matter what deeds are done
Kaariyam seidhaalum…
While blindfolding others' eyes...
Kaala kanakkanavan
Will not Time, the ultimate accountant,
Kaatti vaikka maattaano… oo… oo…
Expose everything in the end?
Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Paaduvadhu idhayanghal thelivaaga
Singing so that hearts become clear
Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Paaduvadhu idhayangal thelivaaga
Singing so that hearts become clear
Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Paaduvadhu idhayangal thelivaaga
Singing so that hearts become clear
Neruppai madiyil katti
Tying fire to one's lap
Uranga ninaithu chellum
And attempting to sleep peacefully
Perum ganathai madiyil vaithu
Carrying a heavy burden on the lap
Bayathai manadhil vaithu
With deep fear in the heart
Kaalgalum nadakkiradhu
The legs keep walking anxiously
Neruppai madiyil katti
Tying fire to one's lap
Uranga ninaithu chellum
And attempting to sleep peacefully
Perum ganathai madiyil vaithu
Carrying a heavy burden on the lap
Bayathai manadhil vaithu
With deep fear in the heart
Kaalgalum nadakkiradhu
The legs keep walking anxiously
Ulagam vidindha pinnum
Even after dawn brightens the world
Iruttil irundhu pirar
Hiding in darkness, from others
Kangalai maraikkiradhu
They conceal their eyes
Adhu marundhai ninaithu kondu
Mistaking it for medicine
Vishathai arundhi vittu
They consume deadly poison
Vaazhndhida ninaikkiradhu
And expect to survive
Yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahuyaahu
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
Yaahuyaahu yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahu
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
Aa… aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa…aa…
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aaa... aa...
Female :Aa… aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa…aa…
Female: Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aaa... aa...
Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Paaduvadhu idhayanghal thelivaaga
Singing so that hearts become clear
Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga
Dancing as a reminder of duty
Paaduvadhu idhayanghal thelivaaga
Singing so that hearts become clear
Yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahuyaahu
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
Yaahuyaahu yaahuyaahu yaahu yaahu
Yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu yaahu
Hoi… balae balae balae balae
Hoi... bravo bravo bravo bravo
Balae balae balae balae balaei…
Bravo bravo bravo bravo bravo!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic song frames the world as a stage where the protagonist acts and performs not merely for entertainment, but as a moral duty to enlighten the public. It serves as a philosophical commentary on human behavior, warning against greed, dishonesty, and selfish shortcuts. The lyrics emphasize that wrongdoings cannot remain hidden forever; just as a seed reveals its tree, Time will eventually hold everyone accountable for their actions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)
“Ulagamenum naadaga maedaiyil”
Compares the world to a theatrical stage ('Ulagamenum naadaga maedaiyil') and time to an accountant ('Kaala kanakkan').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aaduvadhu kadamaiyin ninaivaaga / Paaduvadhu idhayanghal thelivaaga”
Rhyming of the second letter 'd' across consecutive lines ('Aaduvadhu' / 'Paaduvadhu').
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Kannai maraitthenna / Kaariyam seidhaalum”
Repetition of the initial sound 'ka' in 'Kannai' and 'Kaariyam' or 'Kaala' and 'Kaatti'.
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Trivia
'Sirithu Vazha Vendum' (1974) stars M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and Latha. The music for this movie was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and lyrics were written by Pulamaipithan. The song 'Ulagamenum Naadaga Maedaiyil' was sung by T. M. Soundararajan (TMS) along with S. Janaki.
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