L. R. Eswari’s ‘Polish Boot Polish’ from the album ‘Sabash Thambi’ blends Vaali’s sharp satire with S. M. Subbaih Naidu’s upbeat composition. The track mocks societal obsession with artificial enhancements through humorous comparisons.
Polish Boot Polish
L. R. Eswari • From “Sabash Thambi”
Polish Boot Polish Lyrics Translation L. R. Eswari | Sabash Thambi
Vaali extends the metaphor beyond shoes to cosmetics like face powder and nail polish. He questions the need for massages on unfit bodies, suggesting modern life demands constant upkeep to avoid appearing foolish.
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Coat And Suit Maattum PergalFolks strutting in suits and coats
Bootukku Podum Polish PolishSlapping polish on their boots
Coat And Suit Maattum PergalFolks strutting in suits and coats
Bootukku Podum Polish PolishSlapping polish on their boots
Ennidam Polish Pottu PaaruGet a shine from me and see
Pottadhai Veliyae Kettu PaaruAsk around, they’ll vouch for me
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Powder Enbadhu Mughathukku PolishPowder is just polish for the face
Cutex Enbadhu Nagathukku PolishCutex is just polish for the nails
Powder Enbadhu Mughathukku PolishPowder is just polish for the face
Cutex Enbadhu Nagathukku PolishCutex is just polish for the nails
Lipstick Enbadhu Udhatukku PolishLipstick is just polish for the lips
Lipstick Enbadhu Udhatukku PolishLipstick is just polish for the lips
Edhukkum Eppavum Vendum PolishEverything always needs a polish
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Ennidam Polish Pottu PaaruGet a shine from me and see
Pottadhai Veliyae Kettu PaaruAsk around, they’ll vouch for me
Vayasaai Ponadhum Pazhasaai PonadhumWhat’s worn out and old with age
Pudhusaai Maarum PaaruWatch it turn brand new again
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Alavukku Melae Udambai ValarthavanThe guy who’s grown too big for his frame
Asathikku Vendum MaalishNeeds a massage to ease the strain
Alavukku Melae Udambai ValarthavanThe guy who’s grown too big for his frame
Asathikku Vendum MaalishNeeds a massage to ease the strain
Aalukku Aalu Kaalukku KaalEvery person, every single leg
Azhagukku Vendum PolishNeeds a polish to look their best
Polish Polish PodaadhirundhalIf you don’t shine and polish up
Manidhan Vaazhkai FoolishA human’s life is simply foolish
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Indha Mughathukku Polish EdhukkuWhy do you need polish for this face?
Iyarkaiyilaeye Azhaga IrukkuIt’s naturally beautiful by grace
Indha Mughathukku Polish EdhukkuWhy do you need polish for this face?
Iyarkaiyilaeye Azhaga IrukkuIt’s naturally beautiful by grace
Indha Udambukku Maalish EdhukkuWhy does this body need a massage?
Indha Udambukku Maalish EdhukkuWhy does this body need a massage?
Irukuradhellaam Elumbha IrukkuWhen all that’s left is rattling bone
Kaalukku Seruppu Vaanghi PoduBuy some slippers for your feet
Vaanghi Pottadhum Polish PoduPut them on and make ’em sweet
Polish Pottadhum Thuttai PoduOnce it’s polished, drop the cash
Thuttai Pottadhum Nadaiyai PoduDrop the cash and make a dash
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Coat And Suit Maattum PergalFolks strutting in suits and coats
Bootukku Podum Polish PolishSlapping polish on their boots
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Polish Boot Polish Music Video
Understanding ‘Polish Boot Polish’ lyrics translation reveals Vaali’s critique of surface-level perfection in ‘Sabash Thambi.’ The song argues natural beauty often gets overshadowed by societal pressure for polish.