T. M. Soundararajan sings ‘Chinna Payale Chinna Payale,’ a song from the album Arasilangkumari. Pattukkottai Kalyanasundram writes the lyrics, while G. Ramanathan arranges the melody. The wordsmith creates a heartfelt message for a young boy, urging him to listen closely.
Released: February 11, 2023
Chinna Payale Chinna Payale
Heart Killer Beats | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Arasilangkumari”
Chinna Payale Chinna Payale Lyrics Translation (from “Arasilangkumari”)
The wordsmith describes the importance of growing in both stature and wisdom. He mentions a line, ‘You’ve gotta live as a true human being,’ emphasizing the need to carry self-respect and integrity. The musician uses the metaphor of a neem tree to warn against idle tales that could stifle courage.
Chinna Payale Chinna PayaleLittle boy, oh little boy
Sedhi KeladaListen to the message I’ve for you
Chinna Payale Chinna PayaleLittle boy, oh little boy
Sedhi KeladaListen to the message I’ve for you
Nan Solla Pora VarthaiyaiThe words I’m about to say
Nalla Yenni ParadaThink ’em over carefully
Nee Yenni ParadaYou’ve got to think ’em over
Chinna Payale Chinna PayaleLittle boy, oh little boy
Sedhi KeladaListen to the message I’ve for you
Aalum Valaranum Arivum ValaranumYou’ve got to grow in stature and wisdom too
Adhu Thanda ValarchiThat’s what true progress is
Aalum Valaranum Arivum ValaranumYou’ve got to grow in stature and wisdom too
Adhu Thanda ValarchiThat’s what true progress is
Unnai Asaiyodu EendravalukkuTo the one who bore you with such love
Adhuve Nee Tharum MaghizhchiThat’s the greatest joy you can give her
Aasaiyodu EendravalukkuTo the mother who bore you with such love
Adhuve Nee Tharum MaghizhchiThat’s the greatest joy you can give her
Nalum Ovvoru Padam KoorumEach day will teach you a new lesson
Kalam Tharum PayirchiTime’s the one that gives the training
Un Narambodu Than Pinni ValaranumIt’s gotta grow entwined with your very nerves
Thanmana UnarchiThat feeling of self-respect
Un Narambodu Than Pinni ValaranumIt’s gotta grow entwined with your very nerves
Thanmana UnarchiThat feeling of self-respect
Chinna Payale Chinna PayaleLittle boy, oh little boy
Sedhi KeladaListen to the message I’ve for you
Manidhanaga Vazhndhida VenumYou’ve gotta live as a true human being
Manadhil Vaiyada ThambiKeep that in your heart, little brother
Manadhil VaiyadaKeep it in your heart
Manidhanaga Vazhndhida VenumYou’ve gotta live as a true human being
Manadhil Vaiyada ThambiKeep that in your heart, little brother
Manadhil VaiyadaKeep it in your heart
Valarndhu Varum UlagathukkeTo this world that’s constantly growing
Nee Valadhu KaiyadaYou’re the right hand, don’t you see
Nee Valadhu KaiyadaYou’re the right hand, don’t you see
Valarndhu Varum UlagathukkeTo this world that’s constantly growing
Nee Valadhu KaiyadaYou’re the right hand, don’t you see
Nee Valadhu KaiyadaYou’re the right hand, don’t you see
Thaniyudamai Kodumaigal TheeraTo end the cruelties of ‘private greed’
Thondu SeiyadaStep up and do your service
Nee Thondu SeiyadaYou’ve gotta do your service
Thaniyudamai Kodumaigal TheeraTo end the cruelties of ‘private greed’
Thondu SeiyadaStep up and do your service
Nee Thondu SeiyadaYou’ve gotta do your service
Thana Ellam Marum EnbadhuThat everything will change on its own
Pazhaiya PoiyadaIs just an old, tired lie
Ellam Pazhaiya PoiyadaIt’s all just an old lie
Chinna Payale Chinna PayaleLittle boy, oh little boy
Sedhi KeladaListen to the message I’ve for you
Veppamara Uchiyil NinnuStanding at the top of the neem tree
Pei Onnu AdudhunnuA ghost is dancing up there
Veppamara Uchiyil NinnuStanding at the top of the neem tree
Pei Onnu AdudhunnuA ghost is dancing up there
Vilaiyada Pogum PodhuWhen you head out to play
Solli VaippangaThey’ll tell you these tall tales
Undhan Veerathai KozhundhileyeThey’ll try to nip your bravery
Killi VaippangaWhile it’s still just a bud
Velaiyattra VeenargalinFrom those idle, worthless folks
Moolaiyattra VarthaigalaiAnd their mindless, brainless words
Velaiyattra VeenargalinFrom those idle, worthless folks
Moolaiyattra VarthaigalaiAnd their mindless, brainless words
Vedikkaiyaga KoodaEven if it’s just for fun
Nambi VidadheDon’t you ever believe ’em
Nee Veettukkulle Bayandhu KidandhuDon’t hide inside the house in fear
Vembi VidadheAnd wither away into nothing
Nee Vembi VidadheDon’t you wither away
Chinna Payale Chinna PayaleLittle boy, oh little boy
Sedhi KeladaListen to the message I’ve for you
Chinna Payale Chinna Payale Music Video
The translation of ‘Chinna Payale Chinna Payale’ offers advice on living with purpose. Featuring T. M. Soundararajan, the song from Arasilangkumari is a mix of wisdom and melodic charm.