Mettu Podu Cover Art

Mettu Podu Lyrics

From the movie Duet

Mettu Podu Song Lyrics is the track from Duet Tamil Film – 1994, Starring Prabhu, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Ramesh Aravind, Prakash Raj, Charle, Senthil, Mohan Raman, Sudha, Mayilsamy, Subhalekha Sudhakar. This song was sung by எஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம் மற்றும் பி. சுஷீலா. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman. Lyrics works penned by Vairamuthu.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

AR
Music DirectorA. R. Rahman
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LyricistVairamuthu

Singers

எப
Singerஎஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம் மற்றும் பி. சுஷீலா

Aaya kalaigal Arubathinaanginaiyum
Yeya unarvikkum ennammai Thooya uru palingu pol
Vaazh en ullathinullae Iruppal ingu vaaraadhu idar

Padiga niramum Pavala chevvaiyum
Kadigamazh poonthaamarai Por kaiyum
Thudiyidaiyum Allum pagalum anavaradhamum
Thudhithaal kallum solaatho kavi…

Thaananaa thaana naanaa Thannan naanaa
Thara thaana naana thaana naana Thannan naanaa

Thangamae thamizhukkillai Thattuppaadu
Oru sarakkirukkudhu Murukkirukkudhu mettuppodu

Ethanai sabaigal kandom Ethanai ethanai pagaiyum kandom
Athanaiyum soodam kaatti Chuttu podu

Mettuppodu mettuppodu En thaai kodutha
Thamizhukkillai thattuppaadu Mettuppodu mettuppodu
Ada kadalukkundu Karpanaikkillai kattuppaadu

Thangamae thamizhukkillai Thattuppaadu
Oru sarakkirukkudhu Murukkirukkudhu mettuppodu

Ethanai sabaigal kandom Ethanai ethanai pagaiyum kandom
Athanaiyum soodam kaatti Chuttu podu

Mettuppodu mettuppodu En thaai kodutha
Thamizhukkillai thattuppaadu Mettuppodu mettuppodu
Ada kadalukkundu Karpanaikkillai kattuppaadu

Ithu makkal paattu Thanmaana paattu
Ithu poraadum ungal Vaazhkai paattu

Kalloori pengal paadum Kanni paattu
Sabaigalai vendruvarum Sabadham pottu

Naam kattum paattu Eeram thattum paattu
Katti chendhaenaai Nenjil sottum paattu
Thaai paalaippol Rathathil ottum paattu
Thamizh makkal veettai Sendru thattum paattu

Mettuppodu mettuppodu En thaai kodutha
Thamizhukkillai thattuppaadu Mettuppodu mettuppodu
Ada kadalukkundu Karpanaikkillai kattuppaadu

Ini kanneer vendaam Oru kavithai seiga
Engal gaanangal kettu Kaadhal seiga

Nam mannukkum vinnukkum Paalam seiga
Nalam pera vendum endraal Nanmai seiga

Nam boomi melae Puthu paarvai kolga
Nam iyarkai mel innum Ichai kolga
Konjam nilavukku neram vaithu Thookkam kolga
Paaraikul verai polae Vetri kolga

Mettuppodu mettuppodu En thaai kodutha
Thamizhukkillai thattuppaadu Mettuppodu mettuppodu
Ada kadalukkundu Karpanaikkillai kattuppaadu

Thangamae thamizhukkillai Thattuppaadu
Oru sarakkirukkudhu Murukkirukkudhu mettuppodu

Ethanai sabaigal kandom Ethanai ethanai pagaiyum kandom
Athanaiyum soodam kaatti Chuttu podu

Mettuppodu mettuppodu En thaai kodutha
Thamizhukkillai thattuppaadu Mettuppodu mettuppodu
Ada kadalukkundu Karpanaikkillai kattuppaadu

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song "Mettu Podu" from the movie 'Duet' is a vibrant ode to the Tamil language, celebrating its richness, power, and enduring spirit. It begins with a traditional invocation to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, seeking her blessings for creativity and wisdom. The core message then shifts to proclaiming the boundless nature of Tamil, asserting that it has no scarcity of content or vigor, urging listeners to compose tunes and express themselves through its beauty. It's a call to embrace the language as a source of strength and identity.

Beyond its linguistic praise, the song serves as a powerful motivational anthem. It encourages listeners to overcome challenges ("burn down enemies"), fight for self-respect, and strive for success with unwavering determination. The lyrics paint Tamil songs as deeply impactful – touching hearts, nourishing souls like mother's milk, and reaching every home. It inspires a positive outlook, urging people to create, love, build bridges, do good, and achieve victory against all odds, much like a root breaking through rock, emphasizing the limitless potential of imagination and human spirit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Mettu Podu?

Mettu Podu is sung by எஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம் மற்றும் பி. சுஷீலா.

Which movie is Mettu Podu from?

The song Mettu Podu is featured in the movie Duet.

Who wrote the lyrics for Mettu Podu?

The lyrics for Mettu Podu were written by Vairamuthu with music composed by A. R. Rahman.

Is English translation available for Mettu Podu lyrics?

Yes! Mettu Podu lyrics from Duet include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Mettu Podu lyrics?

The song "Mettu Podu" from the movie 'Duet' is a vibrant ode to the Tamil language, celebrating its richness, power, and enduring spirit. It begins with a traditional invocation to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, seeking her blessings for creativity and wisdom. The core message then shifts to proclaiming the boundless nature of Tamil, asserting that it has no scarcity of content or vigor, urging listeners to compose tunes and express themselves through its beauty. It's a call to embrace the language as a source of strength and identity. Beyond its linguistic praise, the song serves as a powerful motivational anthem. It encourages listeners to overcome challenges ("burn down enemies"), fight for self-respect, and strive for success with unwavering determination. The lyrics paint Tamil songs as deeply impactful – touching hearts, nourishing souls like mother's milk, and reaching every home. It inspires a positive outlook, urging people to create, love, build bridges, do good, and achieve victory against all odds, much like a root breaking through rock, emphasizing the limitless potential of imagination and human spirit.

Song Details

Song NameMettu Podu
MovieDuet
Singersஎஸ். பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம் மற்றும் பி. சுஷீலா
LyricistVairamuthu
LanguageTamil

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