Naan Bombayin Babu Lyrics Meaning – Paattaliyin Sabatham | T. M. Soundarajan

T. M. Soundarajan performs ‘Naan Bombayin Babu’ from the album ‘Paattaliyin Sabatham,’ with lyrics by Kambadasan and music by O. P. Nayyar. The track blends Hindustani melodies with jazz influences, mirroring its cross-cultural perspective.

Naan Bombayin Babu

T. M. Soundarajan • From “Paattaliyin Sabatham”

Lyricist
Kambadasan
Composer
O. P. Nayyar

Naan Bombayin Babu Lyrics Translation (from “Paattaliyin Sabatham”)

Kambadasan contrasts those who toil with those who prosper, using T. M. Soundarajan’s delivery. The lyricist asserts that knowledge erases hardship, advising listeners to ‘live by gaining wisdom.’ Repeated calls to ‘dance with the world’ reinforce proactive optimism.

Naan Bombayin BabuI’m the Babu of Bombay.
En Perae ThillanaMy very name is ‘Thillana’.
English Tuneil PaaduvenI’ll sing in an English tune,
Hindustaani GaanaA Hindustani song.
Naan Bombayin BabuI’m the Babu of Bombay.
En Perae ThillanaMy very name is ‘Thillana’.
English Tuneil PaaduvenI’ll sing in an English tune,
Hindustaani GaanaA Hindustani song.
Naan Bombayin BabuI’m the Babu of Bombay.
Ivvulagae Thaan UnadhaeThis world really belongs to you.
Aadiduvaai UlagodaeYou’ll dance right along with the world.
Sakthi Kondoor NaamaeWe’re the ones who possess the power.
Ada Nagaithae Nagaithae SelvomOh, let’s keep moving forward with a smile.
Ivvulagae Thaan UnadhaeThis world really belongs to you.
Aadiduvaai UlagodaeYou’ll dance right along with the world.
Sakthi Kondoor NaamaeWe’re the ones who possess the power.
Ada Nagaithae Nagaithae SelvomOh, let’s keep moving forward with a smile.
Solluvaen Kael SolluvaenI’ll tell you, listen, I’ll tell you,
Indha Jaalavaan ThandhaanaWhat this magician has to offer.
Naan Bombayin BabuI’m the Babu of Bombay.
En Perae ThillanaMy very name is ‘Thillana’.
English Tuneil PaaduvenI’ll sing in an English tune,
Hindustaani GaanaA Hindustani song.
Naan Bombayin BabuI’m the Babu of Bombay.
Silarae UzhaithiduvaaraeSome people are the ones who toil,
Silarae ThazhaithiduvaraeWhile others are the ones who flourish.
Arivai Pettrae VaazhvirYou’ll live by attaining knowledge,
Ada Thaazhvai MaaithiduveeraeAnd you’ll wipe away your lowliness.
Silarae UzhaithiduvaaraeSome people are the ones who toil,
Silarae ThazhaithiduvaraeWhile others are the ones who flourish.
Arivai Pettrae VaazhvirYou’ll live by attaining knowledge,
Ada Thaazhvai MaaithiduveeraeAnd you’ll wipe away your lowliness.
Solluvaen Kael SolluvaenI’ll tell you, listen, I’ll tell you,
Indha Jaalavaan ThandhaanaWhat this magician has to offer.
Naan Bombayin BabuI’m the Babu of Bombay.
En Perae ThillanaMy very name is ‘Thillana’.
English Tuneil PaaduvenI’ll sing in an English tune,
Hindustaani GaanaA Hindustani song.
Naan Bombayin BabuI’m the Babu of Bombay.
Vandhen Ummin PandhuI’ve come here as your kinsman.
Russia Chinamum SendrenI’ve traveled to Russia and China.
Sevai Paangai PagirndhenI shared the spirit of service,
Endhan Comedy KanathalaeThrough my moments of comedy.
Vandhen Ummin PandhuI’ve come here as your kinsman.
Russia Chinamum SendrenI’ve traveled to Russia and China.
Sevai Paangai PagirndhenI shared the spirit of service,
Endhan Comedy KanathalaeThrough my moments of comedy.
Solluvaen Kael SolluvaenI’ll tell you, listen, I’ll tell you,
Indha Jaalavaan ThandhaanaWhat this magician has to offer.
Naan Bombayin BabuI’m the Babu of Bombay.
En Perae ThillanaMy very name is ‘Thillana’.
English Tuneil PaaduvenI’ll sing in an English tune,
Hindustaani GaanaA Hindustani song.
Naan Bombayin BabuI’m the Babu of Bombay.

Naan Bombayin Babu Music Video

Global citizenship and intellectual empowerment define the ‘Naan Bombayin Babu’ lyrics meaning. T. M. Soundarajan’s multilingual character champions confidence through cultural fusion and lived experience.