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Lyrics & meaning

Urulum Panam Munne Ulagam

From Ponnu Vilaiyum Boomi · 1959

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
K. Jamunarani, Chorus
Music director
K. H. Reddy
Movie name
Ponnu Vilaiyum Boomi
Movie release year
1959
Lyrics added on
9 Oct 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Haha haaaa
Urulum panam munnae
Ulagamadhan pinnae
Therindhu nada kannae
Thiramaiyudanae
Urulum panam munnae..aha
Ulagamadhan pinnae..ohoo
Therindhu nada kannae ..hmm mm
Thiramaiyudanae..aa
……………
Ullaasamum sallabamum
Sollamalae thannal varum
Chorus :Ullaasamum sallabamum
Sollamalae thannal varum
Female :Ellorum nammai kondadavae
Chorus :Illadha peyar ellaam tharum
Ulladhai kottai vida aal irukkum podhu
Sillarai panjam namma kottathirkku yedhu
Ulladhai kottai vida aal irukkum podhu
Sillarai panjam namma kottathirkku yedhu
Kannaalae jaadai kattu
Un kaiyai konjam neettu
Un ennam pol inba vaazhvu vandhu serumae
Ha ha haaa
Chorus :Urulum panam munnae..aha
Ulagamadhan pinnae..ohoo
Therindhu nada kannae ..hmm mm
Thiramaiyudanae..aa
……………..
Thalladum kizha thathavukkum
Thullattam poda aasai varum
Chorus :Thalladum kizha thathavukkum
Thullattam poda aasai varum
Female :Oiyaarigalin nesam tharum
Chorus :Meiyaana sugavasam perum
Kallarai nallavarai pola adhu kattum
Kanniyam ullavarai kooda adhu vattum
Kallarai nallavarai pola adhu kattum
Kanniyam ullavarai kooda adhu vattum
Ennaalum adhai thedu
Un sondhamaakki podu
Un ennam pol inba vaazhvu vandhu serumae
Ha ha haaa
Chorus :{Urulum panam munnae..aha
Ulagamadhan pinnae..ohoo
Therindhu nada kannae ..hmm mm
Thiramaiyudanae..aa} (2)
Haha haaa
Money rolls ahead,
and the world follows behind it!
Understand this and act wisely, my dear,
with skill and cleverness!
Money rolls ahead... aha!
And the world follows behind it... oho!
Understand this and act wisely, my dear... hmm mm,
with skill and cleverness... ah!
...
Fun, joy, and cheerful romance
will arrive on their own without asking!
Chorus: Fun, joy, and cheerful romance
will arrive on their own without asking!
Female: To make everyone celebrate us,
Chorus: it bestows all kinds of grand titles!
When there are people around to squander what they have,
why would our gang ever run short of cash?
When there are people around to squander what they have,
why would our gang ever run short of cash?
Just give a hint with your eyes,
and hold out your hand a little!
A life of joy will come to you, just as you wish!
Ha ha haaa
Chorus: Money rolls ahead... aha!
And the world follows behind it... oho!
Understand this and act wisely, my dear... hmm mm,
with skill and cleverness... ah!
...
Even a tottering old grandpa
will get the urge to jump up and dance!
Chorus: Even a tottering old grandpa
will get the urge to jump up and dance!
Female: It brings the affection of charming women,
Chorus: and lets one enjoy a life of true comfort!
It makes the uneducated look like honorable gentlemen,
and it troubles even the most dignified souls!
It makes the uneducated look like honorable gentlemen,
and it troubles even the most dignified souls!
Seek it every single day,
and make it entirely your own!
A life of joy will come to you, just as you wish!
Ha ha haaa
Chorus: Money rolls ahead... aha!
And the world follows behind it... oho!
Understand this and act wisely, my dear... hmm mm,
with skill and cleverness... ah!
Female
Chorus
Chorus
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Female
Chorus
Female
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Ponnu Vilaiyum Boomi' (1959) offers a sharp philosophical yet satirical commentary on the power and influence of money in human society. It highlights how material wealth dictates social standing, making the world chase after rich individuals regardless of their actual character or virtue. The lyrics emphasize that money brings instant popularity, luxury, and affection, while subtly critiquing how it turns wicked men into respected figures while causing hardship to honorable people.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Initial Rhyme)

“Urulum panam munnae / Ulagamadhan pinnae”

Matching initial letters in adjacent lines across words: 'Urulum' and 'Ulagamadhan'.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Thalladum kizha thathavukkum / Thullattam poda aasai varum”

Matching second consonants across lines: 'Thalladum' and 'Thullattam'.

Personification / Moral Satire

“Kallarai nallavarai pola adhu kattum”

Attributing social transformation capabilities to money, describing how it bestows prestige and masks evil.

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Trivia

Written by renowned lyrist A. Maruthakasi with music composed by K. H. Reddy, 'Ponnu Vilaiyum Boomi' featured several socio-philosophical songs reflecting the changing socioeconomic values in mid-20th century Tamil Nadu.

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