Ulagam Sirikkuthada
From Ulagam Sirikirathu · 1959
- Lyricist
- Ra. Pazhanisami
- Singer
- C. S. Jayaraman
- Music director
- V. Dakshinamurthy
- Details
- Ulagam Sirikirathu1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ulagam sirikkudhada manidha | O man, the world is laughing at you |
| Ulagam sirikkudhada | The world is laughing |
| Manidha…aaa…aaa..aa | O man... aaa... aaa.. aa |
| Ulagam sirikkudhada | The world is laughing |
| Anbilae pirandhu valarndhu | Being born in love and raised in love |
| Vambil azhiyum nilaiyai kandu | Seeing the state of perishing in petty conflicts |
| Ulagam sirikkudhada manidha | O man, the world is laughing at you |
| Ulagam sirikkudhada | The world is laughing |
| Male | |
| Panbum arivum thadutha podhum | Even when character and wisdom try to stop him |
| Nanbanai kedithidum vanjagan | The deceitful man who ruins his own friend |
| Kangal irandilum kadalai perukki | Creating an ocean of tears in both his eyes |
| Kalangidum podhu udhadugal oram | When he grieves, from the edges of its lips |
| Ulagam sirikkudhada manidha..aa | O man, the world is laughing.. aa |
| Ulagam sirikkudhada | The world is laughing |
| Male | |
| Haaa…aa | Haaa... aa |
| Ullathil vaithu uruvaakki | Holding them in the heart and shaping them |
| Dhinam palliyil veithu aalakkum | Sending them to school daily to make them great |
| Pettravar varunthida sirithavan | The one who laughed while his parents grieved |
| Mudivil pulambidum podhu | When he finally wails in despair at the end |
| Pon idhazh thiarndhu | Opening its golden lips |
| Ulagam sirikkudhada manidha | O man, the world is laughing at you |
| Ulagam sirikkudhada | The world is laughing |
| Male | |
| Pesum malaraam pengalai | Women who are like talking flowers |
| Mannil pudhaithida ninaithavan sirikkindran | The man who thought to bury them in the earth laughs |
| Veesum neruppaam karppilae | In chastity that blazes like fire |
| Avanum vega ulagam … | As he too burns in it, the world... |
உலகம் சிரிக்குதடா மனிதா
உலகம் சிரிக்குதடா
மனிதா...ஆஆ
உலகம் சிரிக்குதடா
அன்பிலே பிறந்து வளர்ந்து
வம்பில் அழியும் நிலையைக் கண்டு
உலகம் சிரிக்குதடா மனிதா
உலகம் சிரிக்குதடா
O man, the world is laughing at you
The world is laughing
O man... aaa... aaa.. aa
The world is laughing
Being born in love and raised in love
Seeing the state of perishing in petty conflicts
O man, the world is laughing at you
The world is laughing
பண்பும் அறிவும் தடுத்த போதும்
நண்பனைக் கெடுத்திடும் வஞ்சகன்
கண்களிரண்டிலும் கடலைப் பெருக்கி
கலங்கிடும் போது உதடுகளோரம்....
உலகம் சிரிக்குதடா மனிதா
உலகம் சிரிக்குதடா
Even when character and wisdom try to stop him
The deceitful man who ruins his own friend
Creating an ocean of tears in both his eyes
When he grieves, from the edges of its lips
O man, the world is laughing.. aa
The world is laughing
ஹா ..ஆஅ..
உள்ளத்தில் வைத்து உருவாக்கி
தினம் பள்ளியில் வைத்து ஆளாக்கும்
பெற்றவர் வருந்திட சிரித்தவன்
முடிவில் புலம்பிடும் போது பொன்னிதழ் திறந்து
உலகம் சிரிக்குதடா மனிதா
உலகம் சிரிக்குதடா
Haaa... aa
Holding them in the heart and shaping them
Sending them to school daily to make them great
The one who laughed while his parents grieved
When he finally wails in despair at the end
Opening its golden lips
O man, the world is laughing at you
The world is laughing
பேசும் மலராம் பெண்களை
மண்ணில் புதைத்திட நினைத்தவன் சிரிக்கின்றான்
வீசும் நெருப்பாம் கற்பிலே
அவனும் வேக உலகம்
Women who are like talking flowers
The man who thought to bury them in the earth laughs
In chastity that blazes like fire
As he too burns in it, the world...
Ulagam sirikkudhada manidha
O man, the world is laughing at you
Ulagam sirikkudhada
The world is laughing
Manidha…aaa…aaa..aa
O man... aaa... aaa.. aa
Ulagam sirikkudhada
The world is laughing
Anbilae pirandhu valarndhu
Being born in love and raised in love
Vambil azhiyum nilaiyai kandu
Seeing the state of perishing in petty conflicts
Ulagam sirikkudhada manidha
O man, the world is laughing at you
Ulagam sirikkudhada
The world is laughing
Panbum arivum thadutha podhum
Even when character and wisdom try to stop him
Nanbanai kedithidum vanjagan
The deceitful man who ruins his own friend
Kangal irandilum kadalai perukki
Creating an ocean of tears in both his eyes
Kalangidum podhu udhadugal oram
When he grieves, from the edges of its lips
Ulagam sirikkudhada manidha..aa
O man, the world is laughing.. aa
Ulagam sirikkudhada
The world is laughing
Haaa…aa
Haaa... aa
Ullathil vaithu uruvaakki
Holding them in the heart and shaping them
Dhinam palliyil veithu aalakkum
Sending them to school daily to make them great
Pettravar varunthida sirithavan
The one who laughed while his parents grieved
Mudivil pulambidum podhu
When he finally wails in despair at the end
Pon idhazh thiarndhu
Opening its golden lips
Ulagam sirikkudhada manidha
O man, the world is laughing at you
Ulagam sirikkudhada
The world is laughing
Pesum malaraam pengalai
Women who are like talking flowers
Mannil pudhaithida ninaithavan sirikkindran
The man who thought to bury them in the earth laughs
Veesum neruppaam karppilae
In chastity that blazes like fire
Avanum vega ulagam …
As he too burns in it, the world...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic philosophical track serves as a stark commentary on human arrogance, betrayal, and the law of karma. It laments how humans are nurtured with love and education, yet grow up to betray friends, disrespect parents, and mistreat women. The central motif is the world or destiny looking on with a mocking smile as foolish individuals bring about their own eventual downfall through wicked deeds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Refrain
“Ulagam sirikkudhada manidha”
The phrase 'Ulagam sirikkudhada' (The world is laughing, O man) is repeated throughout the song to constantly emphasize the central theme of moral irony.
Metaphor
“Pesum malaraam pengalai”
Describing women as 'talking flowers' (Pesum malar) to highlight their delicacy, innocence, and beauty.
Metaphor
“Veesum neruppaam karppilae”
Comparing a woman's virtue and chastity (Karppu) to a raging fire (Veesum neruppu) that can consume evil.
Hyperbole
“Kangal irandilum kadalai perukki”
Exaggerating a person's intense weeping as multiplying or creating an entire ocean in both eyes.
Edhugai (Tamil Second-letter Rhyme)
“Anbilae pirandhu valarndhu / Vambil azhiyum nilaiyai kandu”
The second consonant 'nb' in 'Anbilae' rhymes with 'mb' in 'Vambil', creating rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
Sung with dramatic theatrical flair by the iconic C. S. Jayaraman, this song reflects the socio-philosophical tone prevalent in 1950s Tamil cinema, composed by legendary musician V. Dakshinamurthy.
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