Poiyai Meiyaai Potri Lyrics Translation – Ashok Kumar | M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar

M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar delivers a stark philosophical warning in “Poiyai Meiyaai Potri” from the film ‘Ashok Kumar’. Featuring lyrics by Papanasam Sivan, the song functions as a verdict against deceptive truths and hollow pursuits. It establishes a serious, cautionary mood from the first line.

Poiyai Meiyaai Potri Lyrics Translation – Ashok Kumar | M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar

Poiyai Meiyaai Potri

M. K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar • From “Ashok Kumar”

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Composer
Aalathur V. Sivasubramaniam

Ashok Kumar’s Poiyai Meiyaai Potri Lyrics Translation

Papanasam Sivan’s writing compares a life built on praising lies to a dog pointlessly carrying a bone. He follows this image with a direct warning against being ruined by self-deception. This instruction advises listeners not to expect future good to emerge from a false path.

Poiyai Meiyai Pottri VazhumLiving life by praising lies as truth,
Nai Orr Elumbhai Thookki Alaiyuma dog wanders around carrying a bone.
Poiyai Meiyai Pottri VazhumLiving life by praising lies as truth,
Nai Orr Elumbhai Thookki Alaiyuma dog wanders around carrying a bone.
Nyayamadhe Pol Nee AlaiyadheDon’t wander aimlessly like that in the name of justice.
Nyayamadhe Pol Nee AlaiyadheDon’t wander aimlessly like that in the name of justice.
Nalimel Nalamendre Nee NambhiBy trusting that good will come from this hardship,
Mosamadaindha Pazhagadhedon’t get accustomed to being deceived.
Mosamadaindha Pazhagadhedon’t get accustomed to being deceived.

Poiyai Meiyaai Potri Music Video

The track is a direct plea to abandon aimless wandering for a life anchored in righteousness. The “Poiyai Meiyaai Potri” lyrics translation shows that choosing truth is valuable, even without an immediate reward.