Urulum Panam Munne Ulagam
From Ponnu Vilaiyum Boomi · 1959
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- K. Jamunarani, Chorus
- Music director
- K. H. Reddy
- Details
- Ponnu Vilaiyum Boomi1959
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Haha haaaa | Haha haaaa |
| Urulum panam munnae | When money rolls out ahead, |
| Ulagamadhan pinnae | The world follows right behind it. |
| Therindhu nada kannae | Walk wisely, my dear, |
| Thiramaiyudanae | With skill and tact. |
| Chorus | |
| Urulum panam munnae..aha | When money rolls out ahead... aha |
| Ulagamadhan pinnae..ohoo | The world follows right behind it... ohoo |
| Therindhu nada kannae ..hmm mm | Walk wisely, my dear... hmm mm |
| Thiramaiyudanae..aa | With skill and tact... aa |
| Chorus | |
| …………… | |
| Female | |
| Ullaasamum sallabamum | Joy and pleasure |
| Sollamalae thannal varum | Will arrive automatically without even asking. |
| Chorus :Ullaasamum sallabamum | Chorus: Joy and pleasure |
| Sollamalae thannal varum | Will arrive automatically without even asking. |
| Female :Ellorum nammai kondadavae | Female: For everyone to celebrate us, |
| Chorus :Illadha peyar ellaam tharum | Chorus: It bestows titles and reputations we never possessed. |
| Female | |
| Ulladhai kottai vida aal irukkum podhu | When there are foolish big-spenders willing to throw away what they have, |
| Sillarai panjam namma kottathirkku yedhu | How could there ever be a shortage of money in our quarters? |
| Ulladhai kottai vida aal irukkum podhu | When there are foolish big-spenders willing to throw away what they have, |
| Sillarai panjam namma kottathirkku yedhu | How could there ever be a shortage of money in our quarters? |
| Kannaalae jaadai kattu | Signal subtle hints with your eyes, |
| Un kaiyai konjam neettu | Extend your hand just a little bit, |
| Un ennam pol inba vaazhvu vandhu serumae | A life of bliss will reach you just as you envisioned. |
| Female | |
| Ha ha haaa | Ha ha haaa |
| Chorus :Urulum panam munnae..aha | Chorus: When money rolls out ahead... aha |
| Ulagamadhan pinnae..ohoo | The world follows right behind it... ohoo |
| Therindhu nada kannae ..hmm mm | Walk wisely, my dear... hmm mm |
| Thiramaiyudanae..aa | With skill and tact... aa |
| Chorus | |
| …………….. | |
| Female | |
| Thalladum kizha thathavukkum | Even a tottering old grandfather |
| Thullattam poda aasai varum | Will get the desire to leap and dance. |
| Chorus :Thalladum kizha thathavukkum | Chorus: Even a tottering old grandfather |
| Thullattam poda aasai varum | Will get the desire to leap and dance. |
| Female :Oiyaarigalin nesam tharum | Female: It buys the affection of alluring women, |
| Chorus :Meiyaana sugavasam perum | Chorus: And secures a truly comfortable life. |
| Female | |
| Kallarai nallavarai pola adhu kattum | It disguises a scoundrel fit for the grave as a good man, |
| Kanniyam ullavarai kooda adhu vattum | And torments even those who possess honor and dignity. |
| Kallarai nallavarai pola adhu kattum | It disguises a scoundrel fit for the grave as a good man, |
| Kanniyam ullavarai kooda adhu vattum | And torments even those who possess honor and dignity. |
| Ennaalum adhai thedu | Seek it every single day, |
| Un sondhamaakki podu | Claim it and make it your own, |
| Un ennam pol inba vaazhvu vandhu serumae | A life of bliss will reach you just as you envisioned. |
| Female | |
| Ha ha haaa | Ha ha haaa |
| Chorus :{Urulum panam munnae..aha | Chorus: {When money rolls out ahead... aha |
| Ulagamadhan pinnae..ohoo | The world follows right behind it... ohoo |
| Therindhu nada kannae ..hmm mm | Walk wisely, my dear... hmm mm |
| Thiramaiyudanae..aa} (2) | With skill and tact... aa} (2) |
ஹாஹா..ஹா.
உருளும் பணம் முன்னே
உலகமதன் பின்னே
தெரிந்து நட கண்ணே
திறமையுடனே....
Haha haaaa
When money rolls out ahead,
The world follows right behind it.
Walk wisely, my dear,
With skill and tact.
உருளும் பணம் முன்னே ..ஆஹா
உலகமதன் பின்னே..ஓஹோ
தெரிந்து நட கண்ணே ..ஹ்ம் ம்ம்
திறமையுடனே....ஆஆ ..
When money rolls out ahead... aha
The world follows right behind it... ohoo
Walk wisely, my dear... hmm mm
With skill and tact... aa
..................
உல்லாசமும் சல்லாபமும்
சொல்லாமலே தன்னால் வரும்
குழு :
உல்லாசமும் சல்லாபமும்
சொல்லாமலே தன்னால் வரும்
எல்லோரும் நம்மைக் கொண்டாடவே
குழு :
இல்லாத பெயர் எல்லாம் தரும்
Joy and pleasure
Will arrive automatically without even asking.
Chorus: Joy and pleasure
Will arrive automatically without even asking.
Female: For everyone to celebrate us,
Chorus: It bestows titles and reputations we never possessed.
உள்ளதை கோட்டைவிட ஆளிருக்கும் போது
சில்லைறை பஞ்சம் நம்ம கூட்டத்திற்கு ஏது
உள்ளதை கோட்டைவிட ஆளிருக்கும் போது
சில்லைறை பஞ்சம் நம்ம கூட்டத்திற்கு ஏது
கண்ணாலே ஜாடை காட்டு உன்
கையை கொஞ்சம் நீட்டு உன்
எண்ணம் போல் இன்ப வாழ்வு வந்து சேருமே..
When there are foolish big-spenders willing to throw away what they have,
How could there ever be a shortage of money in our quarters?
When there are foolish big-spenders willing to throw away what they have,
How could there ever be a shortage of money in our quarters?
Signal subtle hints with your eyes,
Extend your hand just a little bit,
A life of bliss will reach you just as you envisioned.
ஹாஹா..ஹா.
குழு :
உருளும் பணம் முன்னே ..ஆஹா
உலகமதன் பின்னே..ஓஹோ
தெரிந்து நட கண்ணே ..ஹ்ம் ம்ம்
திறமையுடனே....ஆஆ ..
Ha ha haaa
Chorus: When money rolls out ahead... aha
The world follows right behind it... ohoo
Walk wisely, my dear... hmm mm
With skill and tact... aa
..................
தள்ளாடும் கிழத் தாத்தாவுக்கும்
துள்ளாட்டம் போட ஆசை வரும்
குழு :
தள்ளாடும் கிழத் தாத்தாவுக்கும்
துள்ளாட்டம் போட ஆசை வரும்
ஓயியாரிகளின் நேசம் தரும்
குழு :
மெய்யான சுகவாசம் பெறும்
Even a tottering old grandfather
Will get the desire to leap and dance.
Chorus: Even a tottering old grandfather
Will get the desire to leap and dance.
Female: It buys the affection of alluring women,
Chorus: And secures a truly comfortable life.
கல்லறை நல்லவரைப் போல அது காட்டும்
கண்ணியம் உள்ளவரை கூட அது வாட்டும்
கல்லறை நல்லவரைப் போல அது காட்டும்
கண்ணியம் உள்ளவரை கூட அது வாட்டும்
எந்நாளும் அதைத் தேடு
உன் சொந்தமாக்கி போடு உன்
எண்ணம் போல் இன்ப வாழ்வு வந்து சேருமே..
It disguises a scoundrel fit for the grave as a good man,
And torments even those who possess honor and dignity.
It disguises a scoundrel fit for the grave as a good man,
And torments even those who possess honor and dignity.
Seek it every single day,
Claim it and make it your own,
A life of bliss will reach you just as you envisioned.
ஹாஹா..ஹா.
குழு :
{உருளும் பணம் முன்னே ..ஆஹா
உலகமதன் பின்னே..ஓஹோ
தெரிந்து நட கண்ணே ..ஹ்ம் ம்ம்
திறமையுடனே....ஆஆ ..} (2)
Ha ha haaa
Chorus: {When money rolls out ahead... aha
The world follows right behind it... ohoo
Walk wisely, my dear... hmm mm
With skill and tact... aa} (2)
Haha haaaa
Haha haaaa
Urulum panam munnae
When money rolls out ahead,
Ulagamadhan pinnae
The world follows right behind it.
Therindhu nada kannae
Walk wisely, my dear,
Thiramaiyudanae
With skill and tact.
Urulum panam munnae..aha
When money rolls out ahead... aha
Ulagamadhan pinnae..ohoo
The world follows right behind it... ohoo
Therindhu nada kannae ..hmm mm
Walk wisely, my dear... hmm mm
Thiramaiyudanae..aa
With skill and tact... aa
……………
Ullaasamum sallabamum
Joy and pleasure
Sollamalae thannal varum
Will arrive automatically without even asking.
Chorus :Ullaasamum sallabamum
Chorus: Joy and pleasure
Sollamalae thannal varum
Will arrive automatically without even asking.
Female :Ellorum nammai kondadavae
Female: For everyone to celebrate us,
Chorus :Illadha peyar ellaam tharum
Chorus: It bestows titles and reputations we never possessed.
Ulladhai kottai vida aal irukkum podhu
When there are foolish big-spenders willing to throw away what they have,
Sillarai panjam namma kottathirkku yedhu
How could there ever be a shortage of money in our quarters?
Ulladhai kottai vida aal irukkum podhu
When there are foolish big-spenders willing to throw away what they have,
Sillarai panjam namma kottathirkku yedhu
How could there ever be a shortage of money in our quarters?
Kannaalae jaadai kattu
Signal subtle hints with your eyes,
Un kaiyai konjam neettu
Extend your hand just a little bit,
Un ennam pol inba vaazhvu vandhu serumae
A life of bliss will reach you just as you envisioned.
Ha ha haaa
Ha ha haaa
Chorus :Urulum panam munnae..aha
Chorus: When money rolls out ahead... aha
Ulagamadhan pinnae..ohoo
The world follows right behind it... ohoo
Therindhu nada kannae ..hmm mm
Walk wisely, my dear... hmm mm
Thiramaiyudanae..aa
With skill and tact... aa
……………..
Thalladum kizha thathavukkum
Even a tottering old grandfather
Thullattam poda aasai varum
Will get the desire to leap and dance.
Chorus :Thalladum kizha thathavukkum
Chorus: Even a tottering old grandfather
Thullattam poda aasai varum
Will get the desire to leap and dance.
Female :Oiyaarigalin nesam tharum
Female: It buys the affection of alluring women,
Chorus :Meiyaana sugavasam perum
Chorus: And secures a truly comfortable life.
Kallarai nallavarai pola adhu kattum
It disguises a scoundrel fit for the grave as a good man,
Kanniyam ullavarai kooda adhu vattum
And torments even those who possess honor and dignity.
Kallarai nallavarai pola adhu kattum
It disguises a scoundrel fit for the grave as a good man,
Kanniyam ullavarai kooda adhu vattum
And torments even those who possess honor and dignity.
Ennaalum adhai thedu
Seek it every single day,
Un sondhamaakki podu
Claim it and make it your own,
Un ennam pol inba vaazhvu vandhu serumae
A life of bliss will reach you just as you envisioned.
Ha ha haaa
Ha ha haaa
Chorus :{Urulum panam munnae..aha
Chorus: {When money rolls out ahead... aha
Ulagamadhan pinnae..ohoo
The world follows right behind it... ohoo
Therindhu nada kannae ..hmm mm
Walk wisely, my dear... hmm mm
Thiramaiyudanae..aa} (2)
With skill and tact... aa} (2)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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