Neengal Athanai Perum (Sad) Lyrics

From the movie En Magan

Neengal Athanai Perum (Sad) Song Lyrics is the track from En Magan Tamil Film – 1974, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Manjula Vijayakumar, R. S. Manohar, K. Balaji, Major Sundarrajan, V. S. Raghavan, V. K. Ramasamy, Manorama, Roja Ramani, Gandhimathi. This song was sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன். The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Lyrics works penned by Kannadasan.

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Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

Music DirectorM. S. Viswanathan

LyricistKannadasan

Singers

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Singerடி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்

Star Cast

ActorSivaji Ganesan

ActorManjula Vijayakumar

ActorR. S. Manohar

Translation

Neengal aththanai perum Uththamarthaanaa sollungal
Ungal aasai nenjai Thottu paarththu kollungal

Hae hae ullavanellaam nallavanaavaan
Illaathavanae pollaathavanaam bhoomiyilae
Pinnae nanmai theemai enbathu enna
Paava punniyam enbathu enna paadhaiyilae

Neengal aththanai perum Uththamarthaanaa sollungal
Ungal aasai nenjai Thottu paarththu kollungal

Aandavanae vendugiraen naan Harae ram harae ram ram
Vendiyathai thedugiraen naan Harae ram harae ram ram

Male and Chorus : Aandavanae vendugiraen naan
Harae ram harae ram ram Male and Chorus :
Vendiyathai thedugiraen naan Harae ram harae ram ram

Thiruneeru poosikkondu devaaram paadu
Panangaasu sonthamillai pagavaanai naadu
Kaiyodu kondu vantha porul enna kooru
Kadai naalil vaaraathu kayilulla odu

Eduththavnukku ennam nooru Koduththavanukku ennam kodi naalellam
Pothum pothum enbavanillai Vendum vendum
Enbavanthaanae oorellaam

Neengal aththanai perum Uththamarthaanaa sollungal
Ungal aasai nenjai Thottu paarththu kollungal

Allaavin aasi undu ellorum vaazhga
Ellorkkum selvam tharum allaavae vaazhga
Allaavin aasi undu ellorum vaazhga
Ellorkkum selvam tharum allaavae vaazhga
Neruppindri pugaiyaathu pugaiyae nee vaazhga
Neeyindri naanillai nee kooda vaazhga

Ellaam avanae enbathu vedham
Engum avane endroru paadam padiyungal
Kadaiyum avanaal vanthathuthaanae
Udaiyum avanae thanthathuthaanae pidiyungal

Neengal aththanai perum Uththamarthaanaa sollungal
Ungal aasai nenjai Thottu paarththu kollungal

Aandavanae vendugiraen naan Allah allah hoom
Vendiyathai thedugiraen naan Allah allah hoom

Male and Chorus : Aandavanae vendugiraen naan
Allah allah hoom Male and Chorus :
Vendiyathai thedugiraen naan Allah allah hoom

Selavaagum endruthaanae selvam endraaro Selvam endraaro
Thaangaathu endruthaanae thangam endraaro Thangam endraaro
Ponnaaga piranthavarkku pillai undaagum Pon ondru neengal thanthaal ondru rendaagum

Vidhaiyai podu sediyai paaru Vilaiyum porulai naalai paaru paarammaa
Poda poda mulaikkum paaru Porumai vendum medhuvaai paaru ponnammaa

Neengal aththanai perum Uththamarthaanaa sollungal
Ungal aasai nenjai Thottu paarththu kollungal

Hae hae ullavanellaam nallavanaavaan
Illaathavanae pollaathavanaam bhoomiyilae
Pinnae nanmai theemai enbathu enna
Paava punniyam enbathu enna paadhaiyilae

Neengal aththanai perum Uththamarthaanaa sollungal
Ungal aasai nenjai Thottu paarththu kollungal

Song Meaning & Analysis

Beyond the critique of societal values, the song delves into spiritual themes, invoking both Hindu (Hare Ram) and Islamic (Allah) prayers, emphasizing the omnipresence of a divine power and the transient nature of worldly wealth. It reminds us that material possessions are fleeting and ultimately do not accompany us beyond life. The lyrics also cleverly use wordplay to underscore the impermanence of wealth and gold, while subtly touching upon the concept of creation and multiplication, urging patience and faith in the natural order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Neengal Athanai Perum (Sad)?

Neengal Athanai Perum (Sad) is sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன்.

Which movie is Neengal Athanai Perum (Sad) from?

The song Neengal Athanai Perum (Sad) is featured in the movie En Magan.

Who wrote the lyrics for Neengal Athanai Perum (Sad)?

The lyrics for Neengal Athanai Perum (Sad) were written by Kannadasan with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan.

Is English translation available for Neengal Athanai Perum (Sad) lyrics?

Yes! Neengal Athanai Perum (Sad) lyrics from En Magan include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Neengal Athanai Perum (Sad) lyrics?

This poignant song from 'En Magan' serves as a deep philosophical introspection, challenging listeners to examine their own moral compass and the true nature of virtue. The lyrics question societal perceptions, highlighting the cynical view that wealth often dictates one's perceived goodness, while poverty is unfairly equated with villainy. It urges individuals to look within their 'desiring hearts' to find genuine righteousness, rather than relying on external judgments or material possessions. Beyond the critique of societal values, the song delves into spiritual themes, invoking both Hindu (Hare Ram) and Islamic (Allah) prayers, emphasizing the omnipresence of a divine power and the transient nature of worldly wealth. It reminds us that material possessions are fleeting and ultimately do not accompany us beyond life. The lyrics also cleverly use wordplay to underscore the impermanence of wealth and gold, while subtly touching upon the concept of creation and multiplication, urging patience and faith in the natural order.