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Lyrics & meaning

Ulladhai Solven

From Padikkadha Medhai · 1960

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. Soundararajan
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Padikkadha Medhai1960

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Ulladhai solven sonnadhai seivenI speak what is in my heart, I do what I promised.
Verondrum theriyaadhuI know nothing else.
Ulladhai solven sonnadhai seivenI speak what is in my heart, I do what I promised.
Verondrum theriyaadhuI know nothing else.
Ullathil iruppadhai vaarthaiyil maraikkumHiding what is in the heart using words,
Kabadam theriyaadhuI do not know such deceit.
Ullathil iruppadhai vaarthaiyil maraikkumHiding what is in the heart using words,
Kabadam theriyaadhuI do not know such deceit.
Male
Ulladhai solven sonnadhai seivenI speak what is in my heart, I do what I promised.
Verondrum theriyaadhuI know nothing else.
Male
Pallikku sendru padithadhillaiI never went to school or studied.
Oru ezhuthum kidaiyaadhuI do not know a single letter.
Pallikku sendru padithadhillaiI never went to school or studied.
Oru ezhuthum kidaiyaadhuI do not know a single letter.
Naan paartha ulagathil paasathai thaviraIn the world I have seen, except for affection,
Edhuvun kidaiyaadhu edhuvun kidaiyaadhuThere is nothing else, there is nothing else.
Male
Ulladhai solven sonnadhai seivenI speak what is in my heart, I do what I promised.
Verondrum theriyaadhuI know nothing else.
Male
Adippadhu pola kobam varumAnger comes as if I am going to strike,
Adhil aabathu irukkaadhuBut there is no danger in it.
Nee azhudhaal naanum azhuven adharkkumIf you cry, I will cry too, though even for that,
Kaaranam puriyaadhu kaaranam puriyaadhuI do not understand the reason, I do not understand the reason.
Male
Ulladhai solven sonnadhai seivenI speak what is in my heart, I do what I promised.
Verondrum theriyaadhuI know nothing else.
Male
Nandriyai marandhaalIf someone forgets gratitude,
Mannikka maattenI will not forgive them.
Paarvaiyil neruppavaenI will turn into fire in my gaze.
Nandriyai marandhaalIf someone forgets gratitude,
Mannikka maattenI will not forgive them.
Paarvaiyil neruppavaenI will turn into fire in my gaze.
Nallavar veetil naai pol ozhaippenIn a good person's house, I will work like a dog.
Kaalukku seruppaavaenI will become the footwear for their feet.
Kaalukku seruppaavaenI will become the footwear for their feet.
Male
Ulladhai solven sonnadhai seivenI speak what is in my heart, I do what I promised.
Verondrum theriyaadhuI know nothing else.
Male
Pirandhaen pirandhadhu theriyumI was born, I know I was born,
Aanaal annaiyai kandadhillaiBut I have never seen my mother.
Pirandhaen pirandhadhu theriyumI was born, I know I was born,
Aanaal annaiyai kandadhillaiBut I have never seen my mother.
Periyavar aththai iruvarai thaviraExcept for the elder master and aunt,
Dheivathai paarthadhillaiI have never seen God.
Naan dheivathai paarthadhillaiI have never seen God.
Male
Ulladhai solven sonnadhai seivenI speak what is in my heart, I do what I promised.
Verondrum theriyaadhuI know nothing else.
Male
Thirumanam endraar nadakkattum endraenThey said marriage, I said let it happen.
Haan ….Haan...
Thirumanam endraar nadakkattum endraenThey said marriage, I said let it happen.
Kondu vandhaar unnaiThey brought you here.
Nee sirikka vaippaayo kalanga vaippaayoWill you make me smile or cause me sorrow?
Sirikka vaippaayo kalanga vaippaayoWill you make me smile or cause me sorrow?
Koduthuvitten ennai koduthuvitten ennaiI have surrendered myself, I have surrendered myself.
Male
Ulladhai solven sonnadhai seivenI speak what is in my heart, I do what I promised.
Verondrum theriyaadhuI know nothing else.
Ullathil iruppadhai vaarthaiyil maraikkumHiding what is in the heart using words,
Kabadam theriyaadhuI do not know such deceit.
Male
Ulladhai solven sonnadhai seivenI speak what is in my heart, I do what I promised.
Verondrum theriyaadhuI know nothing else.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Ulladhai Solven' from the movie Padikkadha Medhai (1960) portrays the protagonist's profound innocence, honesty, and loyalty. Although uneducated and illiterate, he possesses an unblemished moral compass. He values truthfulness and affection above all else, remaining incapable of deceit or trickery. His intense loyalty causes him to dedicate himself entirely to his benefactors, viewing them as living gods on earth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Paarvaiyil neruppavaen”

Compares anger to a harmless spark or fire in the eyes to show righteous indignation against ingratitude.

Simile (Upamai)

“Nallavar veetil naai pol ozhaippen”

Compares his extreme devotion and servitude to a loyal dog serving in a good person's household.

Monorhyme / Anaphora (Iyaibu / Edhugai)

“Verondrum theriyaadhu”

Repetition of sound patterns at line endings like 'theriyaadhu' and 'kidaiyaadhu' to maintain rhythm.

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Trivia

Padikkadha Medhai (1960) starred Sivaji Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki, with iconic music composed by K. V. Mahadevan and legendary lyrics written by Kannadasan. The track is sung by P. B. Sreenivas, encapsulating the naive yet heroic character played by Sivaji Ganesan.

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