Ungalil Nam Annaavai Paarkiren
From Navarathinam · 1977
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Details
- Navarathinam1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ungalil nam annaavai paarkkiren | I see our leader Anna in you, |
| Andha uthamaraam gaandhiyaiyum | And I also see that virtuous Gandhi, |
| Paarkkiren paarkkiren | I see, I see, |
| Ungalil nam annaavai paarkkiren | I see our leader Anna in you. |
| Male | |
| Gangai nadhi pongi varuum naattilae | In a land where the river Ganges overflows with abundance, |
| Palar kan kalangi vaadugindraar veettilae | Many people weep and wither away in their homes. |
| Female | |
| Gangai nadhi pongi varuum naattilae | In a land where the river Ganges overflows with abundance, |
| Male | |
| Palar kan kalangi vaadugindraar veettilae | Many people weep and wither away in their homes. |
| Sila paergal kodi selvam kondanar | A few people accumulated crores of wealth, |
| Palar theruvoram kodiyilae nindranar | While many stood destitute on the streets. |
| Female | |
| Sila paergal kodi selvam kondanar | A few people accumulated crores of wealth, |
| Male :Palar theruvoram kodiyilae nindranar | While many stood destitute on the streets. |
| Ungalil nam annaavai paarkkiren | I see our leader Anna in you. |
| Male | |
| Or uyir thaan yaavarukkum ulladhu | Every human has only one life, |
| Adhu oru murai thaan nammai vittu selvadhu | And it leaves us only once. |
| Female | |
| Or uyir thaan yaavarukkum ulladhu | Every human has only one life, |
| Male | |
| Adhu oru murai thaan nammai vittu selvadhu | And it leaves us only once. |
| Selvam indru vandhu naalai povadhu | Wealth comes today and goes away tomorrow, |
| Seidha saevai endrum makkal nenjil vaazhvadhu | But the service rendered lives forever in the hearts of the people. |
| Female | |
| Selvam indru vandhu naalai povadhu | Wealth comes today and goes away tomorrow, |
| Male | |
| Seidha saevai endrum makkal nenjil vaazhvadhu | But the service rendered lives forever in the hearts of the people. |
| Ungalil nam annaavai paarkkiren | I see our leader Anna in you. |
| Male | |
| Ezhai kadhai maedaiyilae solluvaar | They preach about the plight of the poor from the stage, |
| Avar ettadukku maadi katti kolluvaar | While building eight-story mansions for themselves. |
| Female | |
| Ezhai kadhai maedaiyilae solluvaar | They preach about the plight of the poor from the stage, |
| Male | |
| Avar ettadukku maadi katti kolluvaar | While building eight-story mansions for themselves. |
| Male | |
| Yaar yenna kuttram seidhaalum kaeladaa | Question whoever commits a crime, my friend, |
| Adhil endrum acham illai endru kooradaa | Declare that there is never any fear in doing so, my friend. |
| Female | |
| Yaar yenna kuttram seidhaalum kaeladaa | Question whoever commits a crime, my friend, |
| Male | |
| Adhil endrum acham illai endru kooradaa | Declare that there is never any fear in doing so, my friend. |
| Ungalil nam annaavai paarkkiren | I see our leader Anna in you. |
உங்களில் நம் அண்ணாவை பார்க்கிறேன்
அந்த உத்தமராம் காந்தியையும்
பார்க்கிறேன் பார்க்கிறேன்
உங்களில் நம் அண்ணாவை பார்க்கிறேன்
I see our leader Anna in you,
And I also see that virtuous Gandhi,
I see, I see,
I see our leader Anna in you.
அந்த உத்தமராம் காந்தியையும்
பார்க்கிறேன் பார்க்கிறேன்
உங்களில் நம் அண்ணாவை பார்க்கிறேன்
In a land where the river Ganges overflows with abundance,
Many people weep and wither away in their homes.
கங்கை நதி பொங்கி வரும் நாட்டிலே
பலர் கண் கலங்கி வாழுகின்றார் வீட்டிலே
In a land where the river Ganges overflows with abundance,
கங்கை நதி பொங்கி வரும் நாட்டிலே
Many people weep and wither away in their homes.
A few people accumulated crores of wealth,
While many stood destitute on the streets.
பலர் கண் கலங்கி வாடுகின்றார் வீட்டிலே
சில பேர்கள் கோடி செல்வம் கொண்டனர்
பலர் தெருவோரம் கோடியிலே நின்றனர்
A few people accumulated crores of wealth,
While many stood destitute on the streets.
I see our leader Anna in you.
சில பேர்கள் கோடி செல்வம் கொண்டனர்
பலர் தெருவோரம் கோடியிலே நின்றனர்
உங்களில் நம் அண்ணாவை பார்க்கிறேன்
Every human has only one life,
And it leaves us only once.
அந்த உத்தமராம் காந்தியையும்
பார்க்கிறேன் பார்க்கிறேன்
உங்களில் நம் அண்ணாவை பார்க்கிறேன்
Every human has only one life,
ஓர் உயிர்தான் யாவருக்கும் உள்ளது
அது ஒருமுறைதான் நம்மை விட்டு செல்வது
And it leaves us only once.
Wealth comes today and goes away tomorrow,
But the service rendered lives forever in the hearts of the people.
ஓர் உயிர்தான் யாவருக்கும் உள்ளது
Wealth comes today and goes away tomorrow,
அது ஒருமுறைதான் நம்மை விட்டு செல்வது
But the service rendered lives forever in the hearts of the people.
I see our leader Anna in you.
செல்வம் இன்று வந்து நாளை போவது
They preach about the plight of the poor from the stage,
While building eight-story mansions for themselves.
செய்த சேவை என்றும் மக்கள் நெஞ்சில் வாழ்வது
உங்களில் நம் அண்ணாவை பார்க்கிறேன்
They preach about the plight of the poor from the stage,
அந்த உத்தமராம் காந்தியையும்
பார்க்கிறேன் பார்க்கிறேன்
உங்களில் நம் அண்ணாவை பார்க்கிறேன்
While building eight-story mansions for themselves.
ஏழை கதை மேடையிலே சொல்லுவார்
அவர் எட்டடுக்கு மாடி கட்டி கொள்ளுவார்
Question whoever commits a crime, my friend,
Declare that there is never any fear in doing so, my friend.
ஏழை கதை மேடையிலே சொல்லுவார்
Question whoever commits a crime, my friend,
அவர் எட்டடுக்கு மாடி கட்டி கொள்ளுவார்
Declare that there is never any fear in doing so, my friend.
I see our leader Anna in you.
யார் என்ன குற்றம் செய்தாலும் கேளடா
அதில் என்றும் அச்சம் இல்லை என்று கூறடா
யார் என்ன குற்றம் செய்தாலும் கேளடா
அதில் என்றும் அச்சம் இல்லை என்று கூறடா
அந்த உத்தமராம் காந்தியையும்
பார்க்கிறேன் பார்க்கிறேன்
உங்களில் நம் அண்ணாவை பார்க்கிறேன்
Ungalil nam annaavai paarkkiren
I see our leader Anna in you,
Andha uthamaraam gaandhiyaiyum
And I also see that virtuous Gandhi,
Paarkkiren paarkkiren
I see, I see,
Ungalil nam annaavai paarkkiren
I see our leader Anna in you.
Gangai nadhi pongi varuum naattilae
In a land where the river Ganges overflows with abundance,
Palar kan kalangi vaadugindraar veettilae
Many people weep and wither away in their homes.
Gangai nadhi pongi varuum naattilae
In a land where the river Ganges overflows with abundance,
Palar kan kalangi vaadugindraar veettilae
Many people weep and wither away in their homes.
Sila paergal kodi selvam kondanar
A few people accumulated crores of wealth,
Palar theruvoram kodiyilae nindranar
While many stood destitute on the streets.
Sila paergal kodi selvam kondanar
A few people accumulated crores of wealth,
Male :Palar theruvoram kodiyilae nindranar
While many stood destitute on the streets.
Ungalil nam annaavai paarkkiren
I see our leader Anna in you.
Or uyir thaan yaavarukkum ulladhu
Every human has only one life,
Adhu oru murai thaan nammai vittu selvadhu
And it leaves us only once.
Or uyir thaan yaavarukkum ulladhu
Every human has only one life,
Adhu oru murai thaan nammai vittu selvadhu
And it leaves us only once.
Selvam indru vandhu naalai povadhu
Wealth comes today and goes away tomorrow,
Seidha saevai endrum makkal nenjil vaazhvadhu
But the service rendered lives forever in the hearts of the people.
Selvam indru vandhu naalai povadhu
Wealth comes today and goes away tomorrow,
Seidha saevai endrum makkal nenjil vaazhvadhu
But the service rendered lives forever in the hearts of the people.
Ungalil nam annaavai paarkkiren
I see our leader Anna in you.
Ezhai kadhai maedaiyilae solluvaar
They preach about the plight of the poor from the stage,
Avar ettadukku maadi katti kolluvaar
While building eight-story mansions for themselves.
Ezhai kadhai maedaiyilae solluvaar
They preach about the plight of the poor from the stage,
Avar ettadukku maadi katti kolluvaar
While building eight-story mansions for themselves.
Yaar yenna kuttram seidhaalum kaeladaa
Question whoever commits a crime, my friend,
Adhil endrum acham illai endru kooradaa
Declare that there is never any fear in doing so, my friend.
Yaar yenna kuttram seidhaalum kaeladaa
Question whoever commits a crime, my friend,
Adhil endrum acham illai endru kooradaa
Declare that there is never any fear in doing so, my friend.
Ungalil nam annaavai paarkkiren
I see our leader Anna in you.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film Navarathinam (1977) pays homage to iconic leaders like C. N. Annadurai (Anna) and Mahatma Gandhi while serving as a sharp social commentary on economic disparity and political hypocrisy. The lyrics highlight the tragic irony of a prosperous nation where many suffer in poverty while a privileged few hoard immense wealth. It emphasizes the impermanence of material riches and reminds the audience that true legacy lies in selfless public service.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Paarkkiren paarkkiren”
The word 'Paarkkiren' is repeated consecutively to emphasize deep perception and devotion.
Antithesis (Contrast)
“Sila paergal kodi selvam kondanar / Palar theruvoram kodiyilae nindranar”
Contrasts the small number of people who hoard vast wealth ('Sila paergal kodi selvam') with the vast majority who suffer on the streets ('Palar theruvoram').
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Selvam indru vandhu... / Seidha saevai endrum...”
The sound 'Se' is repeated at the beginning of words in adjacent lines to create rhythmic harmony.
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Trivia
Navarathinam (1977) was M. G. Ramachandran's 125th film and uniquely featured nine lead actresses representing characters from different regions of India. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan and sung prominently by T. M. Soundararajan, reinforcing MGR's political image during that era.
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