Sathiyama Naan Lyrics English Translation — Annaiyum Pithavum | T. M. Soundarajan
T. M. Soundarajan delivers “Sathiyama Naan” from the album “Annaiyum Pithavum,” a street-smart commentary on life’s realities. Kannadasan’s lyrics, set to M. S. Vishwanathan’s composition, offer a cynical yet relatable worldview. The song questions the interplay of truth and philosophy.
Sathiyama Naan
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Annaiyum Pithavum”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
M. S. Vishwanathan
Annaiyum Pithavum’s Sathiyama Naan Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Kannadasan establishes a central paradox: “Sathiyamaa Naan Solluvathellaam Thathuvam” (everything I say as truth becomes philosophy). He grounds this idea in survival, stating “En Jaan Udambil Oru Jaan Vayirae Sathiyam” (one span of belly is the truth). This basic need shapes all human philosophy.
Sathiyama Nan Solluvathellam ThathuvamTruthfully, everything I say is philosophy.
Thathuvama Nan Solluvathellam SathiyamPhilosophically, everything I say is truth.
Sathiyama Nan Solluvathellam ThathuvamTruthfully, everything I say is philosophy.
Thathuvama Nan Solluvathellam SathiyamPhilosophically, everything I say is truth.
En Jan Udambil Oru Jan Vayire SathiyamWithin my entire body, a single ‘span’ of belly is the truth.
En Jan Udambil Oru Jan Vayire SathiyamWithin my entire body, a single ‘span’ of belly is the truth.
Oru Jan Vayiral En San Udambe ThathuvamWith a single ‘span’ of belly, my entire body becomes a philosophy.
Sathiyama Nan Solluvathellam ThathuvamTruthfully, everything I say is philosophy.
Thathuvama Nan Solluvathellam SathiyamPhilosophically, everything I say is truth.
Nallavar Ullam Thedum Bodhu Nanayam SeradhuWhen good people seek, wealth doesn’t accumulate.
Nanayam Vandhal Atharkkum Kooda Nanayam IrukkathuIf wealth does arrive, even that ‘currency’ lacks true integrity.
Ullathil Thangam Undu Thangathil Ullam IllaiThere’s gold in the heart, but no heart in gold itself.
Ullathai Inge Vaithan Thangathai Enge VaithanHe kept his heart here, but where did he keep the gold?
Sathiyama Nan Solluvathellam ThathuvamTruthfully, everything I say is philosophy.
Thathuvama Nan Solluvathellam SathiyamPhilosophically, everything I say is truth.
Kalam Arindhu Neram Arindhu Kadavul TharukindranKnowing the time and knowing the moment, God provides.
Kalam Arindhu Neram Arindhu Kadavul TharukindranKnowing the time and knowing the moment, God provides.
Kanniyam Nermai Parathe Enakkattalai IdukkindranHe commands me to uphold dignity and honesty.
Achana Nottai Kandal Machanum Mamanum UnduIf you see printed currency, then you’ll have brothers-in-law and uncles.
Achana Nottai Kandal Machanum Mamanum UnduIf you see printed currency, then you’ll have brothers-in-law and uncles.
Ippodhu Nane Raja En Pinne Ayiram KoojaNow I’m the king, and a thousand followers trail behind me.
Sathiyama Nan Solluvathellam ThathuvamTruthfully, everything I say is philosophy.
Thathuvama Nan Solluvathellam SathiyamPhilosophically, everything I say is truth.
En Jan Udambil Oru Jan Vayire SathiyamWithin my entire body, a single ‘span’ of belly is the truth.
Oru Jan Vayiral En San Udambe ThathuvamWith a single ‘span’ of belly, my entire body becomes a philosophy.
Sathiyama Nan Solluvathellam ThathuvamTruthfully, everything I say is philosophy.
Thathuvama Nan Solluvathellam SathiyamPhilosophically, everything I say is truth.
The track later critiques materialism, noting wealth draws relatives and followers. T. M. Soundarajan’s performance makes “Sathiyama Naan” lyrics meaning accessible, mapping a world where money dictates value. This Tamil song highlights human reliance on basic needs and social structures.
