Porakkum Podhu Lyrics
From the movie Chakravarthi Thirumagal
Porakkum Podhu Song Lyrics is the track from Chakravarthi Thirumagal Tamil Film – 1957, Starring M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi, T. P. Muthulakshmi, K. A. Thangavelu, P. S. Veerappa, S. Varalakshmi, T. A. Madhuram. This song was sung by சீர்காழி கோவிந்தராஜன். The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. Lyrics works penned by Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram.
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Urangaiyile paanaigalai Uruttuvadhu poonai gunam
Kaanbatharkae uruppadiyaai iruppathaiyum Keduppathuve kurangu gunam
Aatril iranguvorai kondru Iraiyaakkal muthalai gunam aanaal
Ithanaiyum manitharidam Mothamaai vaazhuthadaa
Porakkumbothu porantha gunam Poga poga maaruthu
Porakkumbothu porantha gunam Poga poga maaruthu
Ellaam irukkumbothu pirintha gunam Irakkumbothu seruthu
Ellaam irukkumbothu pirintha gunam Irakkumbothu seruthu
Manithan porakkumbothu Manithan porakkumbothu porantha gunam
Poga poga maaruthu
Pattapagal thirudargalai Pattaadaigal maraikkuthu
Pattapagal thirudargalai Pattaadaigal maraikkuthu
Oru panjaiyaithaan ellaam sernthu Thirudan endre uthaikkuthu
Oru panjaiyaithaan ellaam sernthu Thirudan endre udhaikuthu
Manithan porakkumbothu Manithan porakkumbothu porantha gunam
Poga poga maaruthu
Kaala nilaiyai maranthu silathu Kambaiyum kombaiyum neettuthu
Kaala nilaiyai maranthu silathu Kambaiyum kombaiyum neettuthu
Puliyin kadungopam therinjirunthum Vaalai pidichi aattuthu
Puliyin kadungopan therinjirunthum Vaalai pidichi aattuthu
Vaazhvin kanakku puriyaama onnu Kaasai thedi poottuthu
Vaazhvin kanakku puriyaama onnu Kaasai thedi poottuthu
Aanaal kaathoram naracha mudi Kadhai mudivai kaattuthu
Aanaal kaathoram naracha mudi Kadhai mudivai kaattuthu
Manithan porakkumbothu Manithan porakkuthu porantha gunam
Poga poga maaruthu
Purali katti porulai thattum Santhai pachai pulugai vitru
Salugai petra mandhai Purali katti porulai thattum
Santhai pachai pulugai vitru Salugai petra mandhai idhil
Poligalum kaaligalum bommalaattam Aadugindra vindhai sonnaal nindhai
Idhil poligalum kaaligalum bommalaattam Aadugindra vindhai sonnaal nindhai
Uppukallai vairam endru sonnaal Uppukallai vairam endru sonnaal
Nambi oppu kollum moodarukku munnaal Uppukallai vairam endru sonnaal
Nambi oppu kollum moodarukku munnaal
Naam ulari enna kathari enna Onnume nadakkavillai thozha romba naalaa
Naam ulari enna kathari enna Onnume nadakkavillai thozha romba naalaa
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song is a profound social commentary on human nature and societal hypocrisy. It begins by drawing parallels between animal instincts (cat knocking pots, monkey destroying, crocodile preying) and asserts that all these negative traits collectively reside in humans. The central theme revolves around the idea that the inherent nature one is born with changes over time, often for the worse, driven by greed and societal pressures. It highlights the stark contrast between the initial innocence of birth and the corrupted character developed through life.
The lyrics further expose societal injustices, where the wealthy and powerful (broad daylight thieves in silken clothes) escape scrutiny, while the poor are unjustly branded and punished. It criticizes those who act recklessly, ignore consequences, and chase material wealth without understanding life's true purpose, only to be reminded of mortality by the onset of old age. The song concludes with a cynical observation about a world filled with deceit, where lies are rewarded, and genuine truth-telling is met with scorn, lamenting that despite all efforts to speak out, nothing truly changes in this corrupt system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Porakkum Podhu?
Porakkum Podhu is sung by சீர்காழி கோவிந்தராஜன்.
Which movie is Porakkum Podhu from?
The song Porakkum Podhu is featured in the movie Chakravarthi Thirumagal.
Who wrote the lyrics for Porakkum Podhu?
The lyrics for Porakkum Podhu were written by Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram with music composed by G. Ramanathan.
Is English translation available for Porakkum Podhu lyrics?
Yes! Porakkum Podhu lyrics from Chakravarthi Thirumagal include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Porakkum Podhu lyrics?
This song is a profound social commentary on human nature and societal hypocrisy. It begins by drawing parallels between animal instincts (cat knocking pots, monkey destroying, crocodile preying) and asserts that all these negative traits collectively reside in humans. The central theme revolves around the idea that the inherent nature one is born with changes over time, often for the worse, driven by greed and societal pressures. It highlights the stark contrast between the initial innocence of birth and the corrupted character developed through life. The lyrics further expose societal injustices, where the wealthy and powerful (broad daylight thieves in silken clothes) escape scrutiny, while the poor are unjustly branded and punished. It criticizes those who act recklessly, ignore consequences, and chase material wealth without understanding life's true purpose, only to be reminded of mortality by the onset of old age. The song concludes with a cynical observation about a world filled with deceit, where lies are rewarded, and genuine truth-telling is met with scorn, lamenting that despite all efforts to speak out, nothing truly changes in this corrupt system.
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