R. Balasaraswathy’s maternal vocals define ‘Ellorum Unnai Nallavan’ from the Bhagyavathi album. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi and composer S. Dakshinamurthi create a soothing moral guide for children.
Ellorum Unnai Nallavan
R. Balasaraswathy • From “Bhagyavathi”
Ellorum Unnai Nallavan Lyrics Translation R. Balasaraswathy | Bhagyavathi
A. Maruthakasi instructs the son to bring joy to impoverished lives. The lyrics warn against dishonest relationships, stressing early rising and classical Tamil education.
Ellorum Unnai Nallavan EndraeEveryone should call you a good person,
Kondaada VendumadaaThey must celebrate you, my dear son.
Ellorum Unnai Nallavan EndraeEveryone should call you a good person,
Kondaada VendumadaaThey must celebrate you, my dear son.
Yaezhai Vaazhvil Unnaalae InbamYou must bring happiness into the lives of the poor,
Undaaga VendumadaaYou’ve got to make that happen, my son.
Yaezhai Vaazhvil Unnaalae InbamYou must bring happiness into the lives of the poor,
Undaaga VendumadaaYou’ve got to make that happen, my son.
Enathu Kannae UnnathuMy dear child, to your,
Thaayin Sollai Nee KeladaaMother’s words of advice, you must listen.
Unathu Thaayin Sollai Nee KeladaaYou must listen to your mother’s words, my boy.
Ellorum Unnai Nallavan EndraeEveryone should call you a good person,
Kondaada VendumadaaThey must celebrate you, my dear son.
Paalakaa Athikaalaiyil VizhikkumMy child, you must form the habit of waking up,
Pazhakkam Vendumadaa En KannaeVery early in the morning, my dear.
Paalakaa Athikaalaiyil VizhikkumMy child, you must form the habit of waking up,
Pazhakkam Vendumadaa En KannaeVery early in the morning, my dear.
Palli Saernthae NeeOnce you’ve joined school,
Senthamizhai Padikka VendumadaaYou must study ‘Senthamizh’ (pure and classical Tamil), my boy.
Sollai Nee KeladaaListen to what I’m saying.
Thaayin Sollai Nee KeladaaListen to your mother’s words, my boy.
Ellorum Unnai Nallavan EndraeEveryone should call you a good person,
Kondaada VendumadaaThey must celebrate you, my dear son.
Deivam Thannai Maravaamal NeeyumWithout ever forgetting the Divine,
Vaazha Vendumadaa En KannaeYou must live your life, my dear.
Deivam Thannai Maravaamal NeeyumWithout ever forgetting the Divine,
Vaazha Vendumadaa En KannaeYou must live your life, my dear.
Theeya Sagavaasam PoikalavaiEvil company and the web of lies,
Vilakka VendumadaaYou must keep yourself away from them, my boy.
Sollai Nee KeladaaListen to what I’m saying.
Thaayin Sollai Nee KeladaaListen to your mother’s words, my boy.
Ellorum Unnai Nallavan EndraeEveryone should call you a good person,
Kondaada VendumadaaThey must celebrate you, my dear son.
Ellorum Unnai Nallavan Music Video
Living virtuously so all label you good remains central to the Ellorum Unnai Nallavan lyrics translation from Bhagyavathi. This parenting anthem prioritizes integrity over personal gain.