T. M. Soundarajan delivers a somber reflection on fallen fortunes in ‘Seeman Petra Selvangal,’ composed by T. R. Pappa with lyrics by Kannadasan. The album title track pairs dramatic orchestration with vivid imagery of displaced privilege.
Seeman Petra
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Seeman Petra Selvangal”
Seeman Petra Lyrics Translation – Seeman Petra Selvangal Soundtrack
Kannadasan contrasts swans losing wings with heirs stripped of wealth. T. M. Soundarajan describes a diamond-born woman now marked by tears, her father’s estate overtaken by villagers. The lyrics trace a family’s transition from palace halls to public spaces.
Seeman Pettra SelvangalThe children born to a wealthy man.
Seeman Pettra SelvangalThe children born to a wealthy man.
Perum Selvathil Midhandha UllangalHearts that once floated in great wealth.
Seeman Pettra SelvangalThe children born to a wealthy man.
Perum Selvathil Midhandha UllangalHearts that once floated in great wealth.
Siragai Izhandhu Uravai MarandhuHaving lost their wings and forgotten their kin,
Thigaithu Nirkkum Annangalthey’re like swans standing in bewilderment.
O Thigaithu Nirkkum AnnangalOh, they’re like swans standing in bewilderment.
Seeman Pettra SelvangalThe children born to a wealthy man.
Oorukku Uzhaikkum MaadaanaanHe became an ox working for the village.
Than Ullam Theindhu OdaanaanHis heart wore away until he’s just a hollow shell.
Oorukku Uzhaikkum MaadaanaanHe became an ox working for the village.
Than Ullam Theindhu OdaanaanHis heart wore away until he’s just a hollow shell.
Perum Illai Perumaiyum IllaiThere’s no name and no pride left.
Pichai Kolam PoonduvittaanHe’s taken on the appearance of a beggar.
Pichai Kolam PoonduvittaanHe’s taken on the appearance of a beggar.
Seeman Pettra SelvangalThe children born to a wealthy man.
Maaligai Eendra ManivairamA precious diamond born in a palace.
Pudhu Maragadha Sevvaai Kodi AnnamA fresh emerald, a red-lipped swan-like vine.
Maaligai Eendra ManivairamA precious diamond born in a palace.
Pudhu Maragadha Sevvaai Kodi AnnamA fresh emerald, a red-lipped swan-like vine.
Kolam Izhandhu Azhudha KannerilIn the tears shed after losing her status,
Kodu Vilundhadhu Poongannamscars of sorrow have marked her flower-like cheeks.
Kolam Izhandhu Azhudha KannerilIn the tears shed after losing her status,
Kodu Vilundhadhu Poongannamscars of sorrow have marked her flower-like cheeks.
Thandhai Kattiya MandabathaiThe hall that her father once built,
Thaanum Kaana Ninaithirundhaalshe’d hoped to see it for herself.
Thandhai Kattiya MandabathaiThe hall that her father once built,
Thaanum Kaana Ninaithirundhaalshe’d hoped to see it for herself.
Kaalam Avrum Yena Thandhai UraithaanHer father said that time would come.
Kaalam Vandhadhu Vandhu VittaalThe time has come, and she’s finally here.
Kaalam Avrum Yena Thandhai UraithaanHer father said that time would come.
Kaalam Vandhadhu Vandhu VittaalThe time has come, and she’s finally here.
Seeman Pettra SelvangalThe children born to a wealthy man.
Perum Selvathil Midhandha UllangalHearts that once floated in great wealth.
Manaiyaal Sollil MadhizhandhaanHe lost his mind listening to his wife.
Andha Mayakkathil Uravai MaraithirundhaanIn that delusion, he’d hidden his family ties.
Manaiyaal Sollil MadhizhandhaanHe lost his mind listening to his wife.
Andha Mayakkathil Uravai MaraithirundhaanIn that delusion, he’d hidden his family ties.
Mayakkam Thelindhu Uravai NinaindhuNow that the haze has cleared and he remembers his kin,
Mandapam Kaana Oodugindraanhe’s running to see that great hall.
Mayakkam Thelindhu Uravai NinaindhuNow that the haze has cleared and he remembers his kin,
Mandapam Kaana Oodugindraanhe’s running to see that great hall.
Seeman Pettra SelvangalThe children born to a wealthy man.
Perum Selvathil Midhandha UllangalHearts that once floated in great wealth.
Oorukku Thandhai Katti VeithaanThe father built it for the whole village.
Indru Uriyavar Adhiale Kudi PugundhaarToday, the rightful heirs have moved into it.
Oorukku Thandhai Katti VeithaanThe father built it for the whole village.
Indru Uriyavar Adhiale Kudi PugundhaarToday, the rightful heirs have moved into it.
Yaarukku Endru Yenna VarumWho knows what’ll happen to whom?
Idhai Yaar Arivaar Avan Thaan VaruvaanWho’d know this? Only God knows.
Yaarukku Endru Yenna VarumWho knows what’ll happen to whom?
Idhai Yaar Arivaar Avan Thaan VaruvaanWho’d know this? Only God knows.
Naettraiya Vaazhkkai MaaligaiyilYesterday’s life was in a palace.
Indraiya Vaazhkkai MandabathilToday’s life is in a public hall.
Naettraiya Vaazhkkai MaaligaiyilYesterday’s life was in a palace.
Indraiya Vaazhkkai MandabathilToday’s life is in a public hall.
Naalaiya Vaazhkkai YevvidamooWhere will tomorrow’s life be?
Naalaiya Vaazhkkai YevvidamooWhere will tomorrow’s life be?
Oru Naalil Mudiyum NadagamooIs this just a play that’ll end in a single day?
Seeman Petra Music Video
Questions about life’s fleeting nature drive the Seeman Petra lyrics translation. Soundarajan’s performance underscores Kannadasan’s meditation on impermanence, framed by Pappa’s urgent score.