Vaazhkai Odam Karai Serum Munne
From Pennin Perumai · 1956
- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- Leela
- Music directors
- B. N. Rao, A. Rama Rao
- Details
- Pennin Perumai1956
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vaazhkai odam | Life's boat |
| Karai serum munnae | Before reaching the shore |
| Vaazhkai odam | Life's boat |
| Karai serum munnae | Before reaching the shore |
| Puyal vandhaalum mayangaadhae | Do not faint even if a storm arrives |
| Idar thandhaalum thayangaadhae | Do not hesitate even if troubles are given |
| Vaazhkai odam karai serum munnae | Before the boat of life reaches the shore |
| Puyal vandhaalum mayangaadhae | Do not faint even if a storm arrives |
| Idar thandhaalum thayangaadhae | Do not hesitate even if troubles are given |
| Female | |
| Vaanidinthaalum vasai nerndhaalum | Even if the sky crashes down, even if blame falls upon you |
| Vaanidinthaalum vasai nerndhaalum | Even if the sky crashes down, even if blame falls upon you |
| Vaaimaiyai thavaraadhae | Do not stray from the truth |
| Vaanidinthaalum vasai nerndhaalum | Even if the sky crashes down, even if blame falls upon you |
| Vaaimaiyai thavaraadhae | Do not stray from the truth |
| Un nermaiyae maravadhae | Do not forget your honesty |
| Vaazhkai odam karai serum munnae | Before the boat of life reaches the shore |
| Puyal vandhaalum mayangaadhae | Do not faint even if a storm arrives |
| Idar thandhaalum thayangaadhae | Do not hesitate even if troubles are given |
| Female | |
| Nanmaiyum theemaiyum | Goodness and evil |
| Vaazhvin paadhaiyil | On the path of life |
| Nadamaadum adhai paaraaiyoo..oo..oo | Are wandering around, observe them |
| Nanmaiyum theemaiyum | Goodness and evil |
| Vaazhvin paadhaiyil | On the path of life |
| Nadamaadum adhai paaraaiyoo.. | Are wandering around, observe them |
| Adhil unmai aanadhor nanmaiyaadhena | What truth and real goodness are among them |
| Neeyae unarndhu thaeraaiyoo | Understand and succeed by yourself |
| Adhil unmai aanadhor nanmaiyaadhena | What truth and real goodness are among them |
| Neeyae unarndhu thaeraaiyoo | Understand and succeed by yourself |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkai odam karai serum munnae | Before the boat of life reaches the shore |
| Puyal vandhaalum mayangaadhae | Do not faint even if a storm arrives |
| Idar thandhaalum thayangaadhae | Do not hesitate even if troubles are given |
இசை அமைப்பாளர்கள் :
பி. என். ராவ் மற்றும் ஏ. ராமா ராவ்
Life's boat
Before reaching the shore
Life's boat
Before reaching the shore
Do not faint even if a storm arrives
Do not hesitate even if troubles are given
Before the boat of life reaches the shore
Do not faint even if a storm arrives
Do not hesitate even if troubles are given
வாழ்க்கை ஓடம் கரை சேரும் முன்னே
வாழ்க்கை ஓடம் கரை சேரும் முன்னே
புயல் வந்தாலும் மயங்காதே
இடர் தந்தாலும் தயங்காதே
வாழ்க்கை ஓடம் கரை சேரும் முன்னே
புயல் வந்தாலும் மயங்காதே
இடர் தந்தாலும் தயங்காதே
Even if the sky crashes down, even if blame falls upon you
Even if the sky crashes down, even if blame falls upon you
Do not stray from the truth
Even if the sky crashes down, even if blame falls upon you
Do not stray from the truth
Do not forget your honesty
Before the boat of life reaches the shore
Do not faint even if a storm arrives
Do not hesitate even if troubles are given
வானிடிந்தாலும் வசை நேர்ந்தாலும்
வானிடிந்தாலும் வசை நேர்ந்தாலும்
வாய்மையை தவறாதே
வானிடிந்தாலும் வசை நேர்ந்தாலும்
வாய்மையை தவறாதே
உன் நேர்மையை மறவாதே
வாழ்க்கை ஓடம் கரை சேரும் முன்னே
புயல் வந்தாலும் மயங்காதே
இடர் தந்தாலும் தயங்காதே
Goodness and evil
On the path of life
Are wandering around, observe them
Goodness and evil
On the path of life
Are wandering around, observe them
What truth and real goodness are among them
Understand and succeed by yourself
What truth and real goodness are among them
Understand and succeed by yourself
நன்மையையும் தீமையும்
வாழ்வின் பாதையில்
நடமாடும் அதைப் பாராயோ ஓஓ
நன்மையையும் தீமையும்
வாழ்வின் பாதையில்
நடமாடும் அதைப் பாராயோ
அதில் உண்மையானதோர்
நன்மையானதென
நீயே உணர்ந்து தேராயோ
அதில் உண்மையானதோர்
நன்மையானதென
நீயே உணர்ந்து தேராயோ
Before the boat of life reaches the shore
Do not faint even if a storm arrives
Do not hesitate even if troubles are given
வாழ்க்கை ஓடம் கரை சேரும் முன்னே
புயல் வந்தாலும் மயங்காதே
இடர் தந்தாலும் தயங்காதே
Vaazhkai odam
Life's boat
Karai serum munnae
Before reaching the shore
Vaazhkai odam
Life's boat
Karai serum munnae
Before reaching the shore
Puyal vandhaalum mayangaadhae
Do not faint even if a storm arrives
Idar thandhaalum thayangaadhae
Do not hesitate even if troubles are given
Vaazhkai odam karai serum munnae
Before the boat of life reaches the shore
Puyal vandhaalum mayangaadhae
Do not faint even if a storm arrives
Idar thandhaalum thayangaadhae
Do not hesitate even if troubles are given
Vaanidinthaalum vasai nerndhaalum
Even if the sky crashes down, even if blame falls upon you
Vaanidinthaalum vasai nerndhaalum
Even if the sky crashes down, even if blame falls upon you
Vaaimaiyai thavaraadhae
Do not stray from the truth
Vaanidinthaalum vasai nerndhaalum
Even if the sky crashes down, even if blame falls upon you
Vaaimaiyai thavaraadhae
Do not stray from the truth
Un nermaiyae maravadhae
Do not forget your honesty
Vaazhkai odam karai serum munnae
Before the boat of life reaches the shore
Puyal vandhaalum mayangaadhae
Do not faint even if a storm arrives
Idar thandhaalum thayangaadhae
Do not hesitate even if troubles are given
Nanmaiyum theemaiyum
Goodness and evil
Vaazhvin paadhaiyil
On the path of life
Nadamaadum adhai paaraaiyoo..oo..oo
Are wandering around, observe them
Nanmaiyum theemaiyum
Goodness and evil
Vaazhvin paadhaiyil
On the path of life
Nadamaadum adhai paaraaiyoo..
Are wandering around, observe them
Adhil unmai aanadhor nanmaiyaadhena
What truth and real goodness are among them
Neeyae unarndhu thaeraaiyoo
Understand and succeed by yourself
Adhil unmai aanadhor nanmaiyaadhena
What truth and real goodness are among them
Neeyae unarndhu thaeraaiyoo
Understand and succeed by yourself
Vaazhkai odam karai serum munnae
Before the boat of life reaches the shore
Puyal vandhaalum mayangaadhae
Do not faint even if a storm arrives
Idar thandhaalum thayangaadhae
Do not hesitate even if troubles are given
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic philosophical song uses the extended metaphor of a boat navigating a river to symbolize the human journey through life. It advises the listener to maintain fortitude and courage in the face of sudden life storms, adversity, false accusations, and overwhelming challenges. The core message emphasizes unyielding commitment to truth (Vaaimai) and integrity (Nermai) above all else. Furthermore, the song notes that life's path is populated by both good and evil forces. It urges the individual to cultivate moral wisdom and self-discernment, learning to distinguish righteous paths from harmful ones before life comes to its ultimate conclusion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamanai)
“Vaazhkai odam karai serum munnae”
'Vaazhkai odam' (Life's boat) directly compares human existence to a small boat navigating uncertain waters.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Puyal vandhaalum mayangaadhae / Idar thandhaalum thayangaadhae”
Matching second consonants ('ya' in Mayangaadhae / Thayangaadhae) creating a rhythmic cadence.
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Vaanidinthaalum vasai nerndhaalum / Vaaimaiyai thavaraadhae”
Repetition of the initial 'Va' sound across words ('Vaanidinthaalum', 'Vasai', 'Vaaimaiyai').
Muran (Antithesis)
“Nanmaiyum theemaiyum vaazhvin paadhaiyil”
Juxtaposition of contrasting direct opposites: 'Nanmai' (Goodness) and 'Theemai' (Evil).
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Trivia
Pennin Perumai (1956) was a major Tamil hit starring Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, and P. Bhanumathi. The movie was a remake of the Telugu classic 'Santhosham' (1955). Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass was renowned for inserting high moral philosophy and accessible Tamil wisdom into mainstream film music during the golden age of Tamil cinema.
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