Thamizh Vidu Thoothu Lyrics Meaning | Aayiram Poi | Kovai Soundararajan | Manorama
Manorama and Kovai Soundararajan perform ‘Thamizh Vidu Thoothu’ from the album Aayiram Poi. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer V. Kumar craft a humorous dialogue comparing poetic messengers of the past with today’s absurd methods.
Thamizh Vidu Thoothu
Kovai Soundararajan | Manorama • From “Aayiram Poi”
Lyricist
Kannadasan
Composer
V. Kumar
What is the meaning of Thamizh Vidu Thoothu Lyrics from Aayiram Poi?
Manorama jabs at historical misattributions, claiming Nehru built the Taj Mahal. Kovai Soundararajan links family duties to the Red Triangle symbol of family planning campaigns. Their exchange mocks declining knowledge amid modernization.
Tamil Vidu Thoothu MunnaalilTamil poetry was the messenger in the past
Kili Vidu Thoothu PinnaalilParrots became the messengers later on
Naai Vidu Thoothu Nam NaalilWe send a dog as messenger in our day
Idhu Naagareegamthaan InnaalilThat’s just civilization nowadays
Tamil Vidu Thoothu MunnaalilTamil poetry was the messenger in the past
Kili Vidu Thoothu PinnaalilParrots became the messengers later on
Naai Vidu Thoothu Nam NaalilWe send a dog as messenger in our day
Idhu Naagareegamthaan InnaalilThat’s just civilization nowadays
Akbar Pillai AmbigapathiAkbar’s son was Ambigapathi
Yaarai Kadhal KondaanWho did he fall in love with?
Archuna Raja Pettra PennaamKing Arjuna’s daughter, they say
Anargaliyai KondaanHe took Anarkali for himself
Tajmahalai KattiyathaaruWho built the Taj Mahal?
Jawaharlaal NehruJawaharlal Nehru
Tanjavoorai Aandavar YaaruWho ruled over Thanjavur?
Enga VaaththiyaaruOur school teacher
Sabash En LailaBravo, my Laila
Hello En CaesarHello, my Caesar
Sabash En LailaBravo, my Laila
Hello En CaesarHello, my Caesar
Tamil Vidu Thoothu MunnaalilTamil poetry was the messenger in the past
Kili Vidu Thoothu PinnaalilParrots became the messengers later on
Naai Vidu Thoothu Nam NaalilWe send a dog as messenger in our day
Idhu Naagareegamthaan InnaalilThat’s just civilization nowadays
Arivil Naanum Azhagil NeeyumI’ve got the brains, you’ve got the looks
Rendum Saerntha PillaiA child combining us both
Onnu Piranthaal Pothum PinnaeJust one birth is enough, for then
Ulagam Enbathu IllaiThe world wouldn’t exist anymore
Jananaayagaththil Namathu KadamaiIn a democracy, our duty
Thaerthalil NikkonumIs to stand for election
Samsaaraththil Nmathu KadamaiIn family life, our duty
Sivappu MukkonamIs the Red Triangle
Hello En CaesarHello, my Caesar
Sabash En LailaBravo, my Laila
Hello En CaesarHello, my Caesar
Sabash En LailaBravo, my Laila
Naai Seitha Sathiyo KannaeIs this the dog’s conspiracy, my dear?
Nam Kadhal Vithiyo KannaeOr is it our love’s fate, my dear?
Vaaippaattu Mudiyum MunnaeBefore the singing could even end
Naai Paattu Kettaen KannaeI heard the dog’s song, my dear
Naai Seitha Sathiyo KannaeIs this the dog’s conspiracy, my dear?
Unnai Kaana PogiraenaaAm I going to see you?
Unnai Kaana PogiraenaaAm I going to see you?
Oru Maasillaatha CaesarA flawless Caesar
Unnai Kaana PogiraenaaAm I going to see you?
Kaarullalavum Kadal NeerullalavumAs long as clouds drift and seas remain
Oorullalavum UlagullalavumAs long as towns and the world remain
Aayiram Poi’s Thamizh Vidu Thoothu lyrics translation uses sharp wit to question whether modern communication truly represents progress. The singers contrast romantic traditions with comical contemporary realities.
