Yaarum Vilaiyaadum Thottam
From Nadodi Thendral · 1992
- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Nadodi Thendral1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ………………………….. | |
| Chorus | |
| Yaarum vilaiyaadum thottam | A garden where anyone can play, |
| Dhinamthorum aattam paattam | Every day is filled with dance and song. |
| Pottaalum poruththukkondu | Even if tested or burdened, enduring it patiently, |
| Chorus | |
| Ponnu tharum saami | God bestows us with a bride and prosperity, |
| Indha mannu namma boomi | This soil is our beloved land. |
| Ponnu tharum saami | God bestows us with a bride and prosperity, |
| Indha mannu namma boomi | This soil is our beloved land. |
| Female | |
| Kobangal vendaam | Let us have no anger, |
| Konjam aarappodu | Cool down your temper a bit. |
| Aarodum oora paarthu | Look at the village with its river flowing, |
| Daera podu | And pitch your tent right there. |
| Chorus | |
| Yaarum vilaiyaadum thottam | A garden where anyone can play, |
| Dhinamthorum aattam paattam | Every day is filled with dance and song. |
| Pottaalum poruththukkondu | Even if tested or burdened, enduring it patiently, |
| Chorus | |
| Ponnu tharum saami | God bestows us with a bride and prosperity, |
| Indha mannu namma boomi | This soil is our beloved land. |
| Ponnu tharum saami | God bestows us with a bride and prosperity, |
| Indha mannu namma boomi | This soil is our beloved land. |
| Female | |
| Koodamum mani maadamum | There are grand halls and multi-storied mansions, |
| Nalla veedum undu | And comfortable homes to live in. |
| Vedavo pallu paadavum | To recite sacred verses and songs, |
| Pallikkoodam undu | There is a school established here. |
| Female | |
| Paasamum nalla nesamum | Affection and genuine friendship, |
| Vandhu koodum ingu | Gather together right here. |
| Poosalum siru yesalum | Minor disputes and petty scoldings, |
| Dhinamdhoram undu | Happen every single day. |
| Female | |
| Anbillaa oorukkullae | In a town devoid of love, |
| Inbam illai | There is no true happiness. |
| Chorus :Ohooo..oo..hoi | Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi |
| Female :Vammbilla vaazhkkai endraal | Female: If life is free of useless squabbles, |
| Thunbam illai | There will be no sorrow. |
| Chorus :Ohooo..oo..hoi | Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi |
| Female | |
| Kobangal vendaam | Let us have no anger, |
| Konjam aarappodu | Cool down your temper a bit. |
| Aarodum oora paarthu | Look at the village with its river flowing, |
| Daera podu | And pitch your tent right there. |
| Male | |
| Aaththi idhu vaathukkootam | Oh my, this is a flock of ducks, |
| Aaththi idhu vaathukkootam | Oh my, this is a flock of ducks! |
| Paarthaa iva aalu mattam | Looking at her, she seems low class, |
| Potta oru aattam paattam | Putting on a wild dance and show. |
| Sollurathai kelu | Listen to what I say, |
| Nee vera oorai paaru | Go look for another town. |
| Naan sollurathai kelu | Listen to what I am telling you, |
| Konjam vera oorai paaru | Go search for a different town. |
| Male | |
| Daeraavai paarththu podu | Pitch your tent carefully, |
| Olaththodu | With all the loud noise, |
| Ver oorai poyichcheru | Go reach another village, |
| Neraththodu | In proper time. |
| Male | |
| Aaththi idhu vaathukkootam | Oh my, this is a flock of ducks, |
| Paarthaa iva aalu mattam | Looking at her, she seems low class, |
| Potta oru aattam paattam | Putting on a wild dance and show. |
| Sollurathai kelu | Listen to what I say, |
| Nee vera oorai paaru | Go look for another town. |
| Naan sollurathai kelu | Listen to what I am telling you, |
| Konjam vera oorai paaru…uu… | Go search for a different town... |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………. | |
| Female | |
| Aaviaagi pona neero | The water that evaporated away, |
| Megam aachchu | Turned into a floating cloud. |
| Mega neerum keezha vandhu | That cloud's rain came down, |
| Yeriyaachchu | And filled up the lake. |
| Female | |
| Aaru enna yeri enna | What is a river, and what is a lake? |
| Neeru onnu | Water is one and the same. |
| Veedu enna kaadu enna | What is a house, and what is a forest? |
| Boomi onnu | The Earth is one and the same. |
| Female | |
| Kadalukkul serum thanni | Water that joins the ocean, |
| Uppagudhu | Turns salty and bitter. |
| Chorus :Ohooo..oo..hoi | Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi |
| Female :Sippikkul kudum thanni | Female: The raindrop that enters an oyster, |
| Muththaagudhu | Transforms into a precious pearl. |
| Chorus :Ohooo..oo..hoi | Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi |
| Female | |
| Seraadha thaamarappoo | Like the untouched lotus bloom, |
| Thanni polae | Sitting upon the water, |
| Maaraadhu enga vaazhvu | Our life remains unblemished, |
| Vaanam polae | Vast and open like the sky. |
| Chorus | |
| Yaarum vilaiyaadum thottam | A garden where anyone can play, |
| Dhinamthorum aattam paattam | Every day is filled with dance and song. |
| Pottaalum poruththukkondu | Even if tested or burdened, enduring it patiently, |
| Chorus | |
| Ponnu tharum saami | God bestows us with a bride and prosperity, |
| Indha mannu namma boomi | This soil is our beloved land. |
| Ponnu tharum saami | God bestows us with a bride and prosperity, |
| Indha mannu namma boomi | This soil is our beloved land. |
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யாரும் விளையாடும் தோட்டம்
தினம்தோறும் ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
போட்டாலும் பொறுத்துக்கொண்டு
A garden where anyone can play,
Every day is filled with dance and song.
Even if tested or burdened, enduring it patiently,
பொன்னு தரும் சாமி
இந்த மண்ணு நம்ம பூமி
பொன்னு தரும் சாமி
இந்த மண்ணு நம்ம பூமி
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
This soil is our beloved land.
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
This soil is our beloved land.
கோபங்கள் வேண்டாம்
கொஞ்சம் ஆறப்போடு
ஆறோடும் ஊரை பார்த்து
டேராப் போடு
Let us have no anger,
Cool down your temper a bit.
Look at the village with its river flowing,
And pitch your tent right there.
யாரும் விளையாடும் தோட்டம்
தினம்தோறும் ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
போட்டாலும் பொறுத்துக்கொண்டு
A garden where anyone can play,
Every day is filled with dance and song.
Even if tested or burdened, enduring it patiently,
பொன்னு தரும் சாமி
இந்த மண்ணு நம்ம பூமி
பொன்னு தரும் சாமி
இந்த மண்ணு நம்ம பூமி
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
This soil is our beloved land.
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
This soil is our beloved land.
கூடமும் மணி மாடமும்
நல்ல வீடும் உண்டு
வேடவோ பள்ளு பாடவும்
பள்ளிக்கூடம் உண்டு
There are grand halls and multi-storied mansions,
And comfortable homes to live in.
To recite sacred verses and songs,
There is a school established here.
பாசமும் நல்ல நேசமும்
வந்து கூடும் இங்கு
பூசலும் சிறு ஏசலும்
தினம்தோறும் உண்டு
Affection and genuine friendship,
Gather together right here.
Minor disputes and petty scoldings,
Happen every single day.
அன்பில்லா ஊருக்குள்ளே
இன்பம் இல்லை
குழு :
ஓஹோ..ஓ..ஹோய்...
வம்பில்லா வாழ்க்கை என்றால்
துன்பம் இல்லை
குழு :
ஓஹோ..ஓ..ஹோய்...
In a town devoid of love,
There is no true happiness.
Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi
Female: If life is free of useless squabbles,
There will be no sorrow.
Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi
கோபங்கள் வேண்டாம்
கொஞ்சம் ஆறப்போடு
ஆறொடும் ஊரை பார்த்து
டேராப் போடு
Let us have no anger,
Cool down your temper a bit.
Look at the village with its river flowing,
And pitch your tent right there.
ஆத்தி இது வாத்துக்கூட்டம்
ஆத்தி இது வாத்துக்கூட்டம்
பார்த்தா இவ ஆளு மட்டம்
போட்டா ஒரு ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
சொல்லுறதைக் கேளு
நீ வேற ஊரை பாரு
நான் சொல்லுறதைக் கேளு
கொஞ்சம் வேற ஊரை பாரு
Oh my, this is a flock of ducks,
Oh my, this is a flock of ducks!
Looking at her, she seems low class,
Putting on a wild dance and show.
Listen to what I say,
Go look for another town.
Listen to what I am telling you,
Go search for a different town.
டேராவை பார்த்து போடு
ஓலத்தோடு
வேறுரு போய்ச்சேரு
நேரத்தோடு
Pitch your tent carefully,
With all the loud noise,
Go reach another village,
In proper time.
ஆத்தி இது வாத்துக்கூட்டம்
பார்த்தா இவ ஆளு மட்டம்
போட்டா ஒரு ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
சொல்லுறதை கேளு
நீ வேற ஊரை பாரு
நான் சொல்லுறதை கேளு
கொஞ்சம் வேற ஊரை பாரு
Oh my, this is a flock of ducks,
Looking at her, she seems low class,
Putting on a wild dance and show.
Listen to what I say,
Go look for another town.
Listen to what I am telling you,
Go search for a different town...
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ஆவியாகி போன நீரோ
மேகமாச்சு
மேக நீரும் கீழ வந்து ஏரியாச்சு
The water that evaporated away,
Turned into a floating cloud.
That cloud's rain came down,
And filled up the lake.
ஆறு என்ன ஏரி என்ன
நீரு ஒண்ணு
வீடு என்ன காடு என்ன
பூமி ஒண்ணு
What is a river, and what is a lake?
Water is one and the same.
What is a house, and what is a forest?
The Earth is one and the same.
கடலுக்குள் சேரும் தண்ணி
உப்பாகுது
குழு :
ஓஹோ..ஓ..ஹோய்...
சிப்பிக்குள் கூடும் தண்ணி
முத்தாகுது
குழு :
ஓஹோ..ஓ..ஹோய்...
Water that joins the ocean,
Turns salty and bitter.
Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi
Female: The raindrop that enters an oyster,
Transforms into a precious pearl.
Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi
சேராத தாமரைப்பூ
தண்ணி போலே
மாறாத எங்கள் வாழ்வு
வானம் போலே
Like the untouched lotus bloom,
Sitting upon the water,
Our life remains unblemished,
Vast and open like the sky.
யாரும் விளையாடும் தோட்டம்
தினம்தோறும் ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
போட்டாலும் பொறுத்துக்கொண்டு
A garden where anyone can play,
Every day is filled with dance and song.
Even if tested or burdened, enduring it patiently,
பொன்னு தரும் சாமி
இந்த மண்ணு நம்ம பூமி
பொன்னு தரும் சாமி
இந்த மண்ணு நம்ம பூமி...
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
This soil is our beloved land.
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
This soil is our beloved land.
…………………………..
Yaarum vilaiyaadum thottam
A garden where anyone can play,
Dhinamthorum aattam paattam
Every day is filled with dance and song.
Pottaalum poruththukkondu
Even if tested or burdened, enduring it patiently,
Ponnu tharum saami
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
Indha mannu namma boomi
This soil is our beloved land.
Ponnu tharum saami
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
Indha mannu namma boomi
This soil is our beloved land.
Kobangal vendaam
Let us have no anger,
Konjam aarappodu
Cool down your temper a bit.
Aarodum oora paarthu
Look at the village with its river flowing,
Daera podu
And pitch your tent right there.
Yaarum vilaiyaadum thottam
A garden where anyone can play,
Dhinamthorum aattam paattam
Every day is filled with dance and song.
Pottaalum poruththukkondu
Even if tested or burdened, enduring it patiently,
Ponnu tharum saami
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
Indha mannu namma boomi
This soil is our beloved land.
Ponnu tharum saami
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
Indha mannu namma boomi
This soil is our beloved land.
Koodamum mani maadamum
There are grand halls and multi-storied mansions,
Nalla veedum undu
And comfortable homes to live in.
Vedavo pallu paadavum
To recite sacred verses and songs,
Pallikkoodam undu
There is a school established here.
Paasamum nalla nesamum
Affection and genuine friendship,
Vandhu koodum ingu
Gather together right here.
Poosalum siru yesalum
Minor disputes and petty scoldings,
Dhinamdhoram undu
Happen every single day.
Anbillaa oorukkullae
In a town devoid of love,
Inbam illai
There is no true happiness.
Chorus :Ohooo..oo..hoi
Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi
Female :Vammbilla vaazhkkai endraal
Female: If life is free of useless squabbles,
Thunbam illai
There will be no sorrow.
Chorus :Ohooo..oo..hoi
Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi
Kobangal vendaam
Let us have no anger,
Konjam aarappodu
Cool down your temper a bit.
Aarodum oora paarthu
Look at the village with its river flowing,
Daera podu
And pitch your tent right there.
Aaththi idhu vaathukkootam
Oh my, this is a flock of ducks,
Aaththi idhu vaathukkootam
Oh my, this is a flock of ducks!
Paarthaa iva aalu mattam
Looking at her, she seems low class,
Potta oru aattam paattam
Putting on a wild dance and show.
Sollurathai kelu
Listen to what I say,
Nee vera oorai paaru
Go look for another town.
Naan sollurathai kelu
Listen to what I am telling you,
Konjam vera oorai paaru
Go search for a different town.
Daeraavai paarththu podu
Pitch your tent carefully,
Olaththodu
With all the loud noise,
Ver oorai poyichcheru
Go reach another village,
Neraththodu
In proper time.
Aaththi idhu vaathukkootam
Oh my, this is a flock of ducks,
Paarthaa iva aalu mattam
Looking at her, she seems low class,
Potta oru aattam paattam
Putting on a wild dance and show.
Sollurathai kelu
Listen to what I say,
Nee vera oorai paaru
Go look for another town.
Naan sollurathai kelu
Listen to what I am telling you,
Konjam vera oorai paaru…uu…
Go search for a different town...
…………………………….
Aaviaagi pona neero
The water that evaporated away,
Megam aachchu
Turned into a floating cloud.
Mega neerum keezha vandhu
That cloud's rain came down,
Yeriyaachchu
And filled up the lake.
Aaru enna yeri enna
What is a river, and what is a lake?
Neeru onnu
Water is one and the same.
Veedu enna kaadu enna
What is a house, and what is a forest?
Boomi onnu
The Earth is one and the same.
Kadalukkul serum thanni
Water that joins the ocean,
Uppagudhu
Turns salty and bitter.
Chorus :Ohooo..oo..hoi
Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi
Female :Sippikkul kudum thanni
Female: The raindrop that enters an oyster,
Muththaagudhu
Transforms into a precious pearl.
Chorus :Ohooo..oo..hoi
Chorus: Ohooo..oo..hoi
Seraadha thaamarappoo
Like the untouched lotus bloom,
Thanni polae
Sitting upon the water,
Maaraadhu enga vaazhvu
Our life remains unblemished,
Vaanam polae
Vast and open like the sky.
Yaarum vilaiyaadum thottam
A garden where anyone can play,
Dhinamthorum aattam paattam
Every day is filled with dance and song.
Pottaalum poruththukkondu
Even if tested or burdened, enduring it patiently,
Ponnu tharum saami
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
Indha mannu namma boomi
This soil is our beloved land.
Ponnu tharum saami
God bestows us with a bride and prosperity,
Indha mannu namma boomi
This soil is our beloved land.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Yaarum Vilaiyaadum Thottam' from Nadodi Thendral is a high-spirited folk narrative celebrating nomadism, human unity, and detached contentment. It contrasts the world of settled villagers with the open, uninhibited lifestyle of nomadic performers. Through playful banter and philosophical reflections, the lyrics critique social prejudice while reminding us that all human beings share the same earth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Anbillaa oorukkullae / Inbam illai”
The second consonant 'n' (ன்) rhymes in 'Anbillaa' and 'Inbam', creating a rhythmic flow in the line.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Seraadha thaamarappoo Thanni polae”
Compares living a detached, pristine life in society to a lotus leaf/flower resting on water without letting water stick to it.
Philosophical Metaphor
“Kadalukkul serum thanni Uppagudhu... Sippikkul kudum thanni Muththaagudhu”
Uses the transformation of water (becoming salt water in the sea vs a pearl inside an oyster shell) as a metaphor for how one's company and mindset determine their value.
Monai (First Letter Alliteration)
“Poosalum siru yesalum”
The starting consonant sound 'P' / 'S' creates a rhythmic cadence suitable for folk song delivery.
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Trivia
'Nadodi Thendral' (1992) is a period romantic drama directed by Bharathiraja, starring Karthik and Ranjitha. The film's soundtrack was composed by Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, who also penned the lyrics for this song. The storyline deals with the clash and romance between a village youth and a nomadic gypsy woman, which inspired the earthy, philosophical folk style of this track.
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