T. M. Soundarajan’s resonant vocals in ‘Patham Pasali’ embody the weary resilience of daily labor. Lyricist Aalangudi Somu and composer V. Kumar craft a rhythmic backdrop for food-based observations on human nature.
Ammadi Emputtu Thooram
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Patham Pasali”
Ammadi Emputtu Thooram Lyrics Translation (from “Patham Pasali”)
Aalangudi Somu compares individuals to pumpkin stew’s sweetness and bitter gourd curry’s sharpness. The singer declares understanding comes only through walking distances and carrying burdens firsthand.
AmmadiOh mother.
Ammadi Embuttu Dhooram NadakkiarthuOh mother, what a long distance I’ve got to walk.
Anandam Embuttu Baaram SumakkiradhuOh Lord, what a heavy burden I’ve got to carry.
Ammadi Embuttu Dhooram NadakkiarthuOh mother, what a long distance I’ve got to walk.
Anandam Embuttu Baaram SumakkiradhuOh Lord, what a heavy burden I’ve got to carry.
Nadakka Nadakkathaan TheriyumYou only realize the distance when you walk.
Baaram Sumakka Sumakka Than PuriyumYou only understand the weight when you carry the burden.
Nadakka Nadakkathaan TheriyumYou only realize the distance when you walk.
Baaram Sumakka Sumakka Than PuriyumYou only understand the weight when you carry the burden.
Ammadi Embuttu Dhooram NadakkiarthuOh mother, what a long distance I’ve got to walk.
Parangikkaai Koottaattam Inikiraanga Sila PeruSome people are sweet, just like a pumpkin stew.
Paavakkaai Kariyattam Kasakkuranga Sila PeruSome people are bitter, just like a bitter gourd curry.
Karunai Kilangattam Summa Arikkuranga Sila PeruSome people just irritate you, like an itchy yam.
Kaanji Pona Molagayaattam Uraikkiraanga Sila PeruSome people are as spicy and sharp as a dried chili.
Appalam Pola Ennai Vaati EdukkurangaThey roast me alive, just like a frying papadum.
Ammadi Embuttu Dhooram NadakkiarthuOh mother, what a long distance I’ve got to walk.
Anandam Embuttu Baaram SumakkiradhuOh Lord, what a heavy burden I’ve got to carry.
Sadhirattam Podudhu Thalaikku Mela SaappaduThe food on my head dances a jig as I walk.
Saambaaru Morodu Kalanthu Ponaa ThagaraaaruIt’s a disaster if the lentil stew spills into the buttermilk.
Saalaiyilae Porathukkum Seiyuraanga IdaiyuruPeople cause trouble even when I’m just walking on the road.
Satha Neram Sunangi Pona Yesuranga Pala PeruMany people scold me if I’m late by even a moment.
Ennai Nambi Thaanae Irukkuthu Pala VayiruSo many stomachs are depending on me, aren’t they?
Ammadi Embuttu Dhooram NadakkiarthuOh mother, what a long distance I’ve got to walk.
Anandam Embuttu Baaram SumakkiradhuOh Lord, what a heavy burden I’ve got to carry.
Nadakka Nadakkathaan TheriyumYou only realize the distance when you walk.
Baaram Sumakka Sumakka Than PuriyumYou only understand the weight when you carry the burden.
Nadakka Nadakkathaan TheriyumYou only realize the distance when you walk.
Baaram Sumakka Sumakka Than PuriyumYou only understand the weight when you carry the burden.
Ammadi Emputtu Thooram Music Video
Perseverance anchors the Ammadi Emputtu Thooram lyrics meaning, using edible metaphors to map social endurance. The track remains a Tamil classic about lived experience as the ultimate teacher.