D. Imman’s composition ‘Thenpandi Muthupola’ from the album ‘Baby And Baby’ pairs traditional percussion with Diwakar and Meenakshi Elayaraja’s vocals. Lyricist Yugabharathi crafts verses exalting a revered leader through natural imagery.
Released: January 22, 2025
Thenpandi Muthupola
D. Imman | Diwakar • From “Baby And Baby”
Thenpandi Muthupola Lyrics Meaning D. Imman | Diwakar | Baby And Baby
Yugabharathi compares the figure to a southern pearl and eastern light. The lyrics demand action: ‘Rise up like a brave man with fire’s power’ signals transformative leadership expectations.
Karukalilae SooriyanaLike the sun in the twilight,
Kadum Iravil ChandiranaLike the moon in the darkest night,
Unmugatha PaarthirukkaJust by looking at your face,
Maaruthaiyaa AthanaiyumEverything changes, sir.
Thenpandi Muthu PolaLike a pearl from the ‘Southern Pandyan kingdom’,
Porandha Raasa Porandha RaasaA king is born, a king is born!
Selvaaku Innum KoodaMay your influence grow even more,
Malarndha Rosaa Malarndha RosaaLike a blooming rose, a blooming rose!
Alangaara Thaera Nee AsanjaadaWhen you sway like a decorated temple chariot,
Kula Saami VananguthaiyaaEven the ‘clan deity’ bows down in respect.
Azhagaa Nee Pesa Aayiram AanduWhen you speak so beautifully, a thousand years
Varalaaru ThodanguthaiyaaOf history begins right now.
Naloorgal Vaazhthida Nalam Adhu PerugidaAs good people bless you, may your prosperity flourish.
Osathu Osathu DaaRaise it, raise it high!
Namma Kodiya Osathu DaaRaise our flag up high!
Neruppu Kolundhu NeeYou’re a flaming torch of fire,
Oru Maratha Ezhundhu VaadaRise up like a brave and virtuous man!
Asathu Asathu DaaAmaze them, amaze them all!
Ettu Dhisaiyum Asathu DaaAmaze all eight directions of the world!
Kizhakku VelichameOh light of the East,
Oru Neruppu Kalandhu VaadaCome forth with the power of fire!
Thenpandi Muthu PolaLike a pearl from the ‘Southern Pandyan kingdom’,
Porandha Raasa Porandha RaasaA king is born, a king is born!
Selvaaku Innum KoodaMay your influence grow even more,
Malarndha Rosaa Malarndha RosaaLike a blooming rose, a blooming rose!
Velli Vilakkozhi Kone UnnudaiyaOh King, while the light of the silver lamp shines,
Iru Kann PesaAnd your two eyes speak to us,
Inbam Enbadhu NerilWon’t happiness come to us
Vandhemmai SeraadhooIn person and join our lives?
Thanga Silamboli Kone UnnudaiyaOh King, as the sound of your golden anklets
Udal ThottaadaBrushes against you while you move,
Sorgam Enbadhu NaalumWon’t heaven surround us
Engalai SoozhaadhoEvery single day?
Seerum Sirappum Saerum VanappumWon’t glory, excellence, and beauty
Kannae Un Sirippinil PerugadhoIncrease through your smile, my dear?
Neerum Neruppum Neezhum PoruppumWon’t water, fire, and lasting responsibility
Unnodu Irundhida VirumbaadhooAll desire to stay by your side?
Uravenum Mazhaiyinil Ooyaamal NinaidhidaTo be soaked forever in the rain of our kinship,
Udan Varum Sugam Unai Naal Dhoorum KalanthidaMay the joy that follows stay with you every day.
Osathu Osathu DaaRaise it, raise it high!
Namma Kodiya Osathu DaaRaise our flag up high!
Neruppu Kolundhu NeeYou’re a flaming torch of fire,
Oru Maratha Ezhundhu VaadaRise up like a brave and virtuous man!
Asathu Asathu DaaAmaze them, amaze them all!
Ettu Dhisaiyum Asathu DaaAmaze all eight directions of the world!
Kizhakku VelichameOh light of the East,
Oru Neruppu Kalandhu VaadaCome forth with the power of fire!
Thenpandi Muthu PolaLike a pearl from the ‘Southern Pandyan kingdom’,
Porandha Raasa Porandha RaasaA king is born, a king is born!
Selvaaku Innum KoodaMay your influence grow even more,
Malarndha Rosaa Malarndha RosaaLike a blooming rose, a blooming rose!
Alangaara Thaera Nee AsanjaadaWhen you sway like a decorated temple chariot,
Kula Saami VananguthaiyaaEven the ‘clan deity’ bows down in respect.
Azhagaa Nee Pesa Aayiram AanduWhen you speak so beautifully, a thousand years
Varalaaru ThodanguthaiyaaOf history begins right now.
Naloorgal Vaazhthida Nalam Dhu PerugidaAs good people bless you, may your prosperity flourish.
Osathu Osathu DaaRaise it, raise it high!
Namma Kodiya Osathu DaaRaise our flag up high!
Neruppu Kolundhu NeeYou’re a flaming torch of fire,
Oru Maratha Ezhundhu VaadaRise up like a brave and virtuous man!
Asathu Asathu DaaAmaze them, amaze them all!
Ettu Dhisaiyum Asathu DaaAmaze all eight directions of the world!
Kizhakku VelichameOh light of the East,
Oru Neruppu Kalandhu VaadaCome forth with the power of fire!
Thenpandi Muthu PolaLike a pearl from the ‘Southern Pandyan kingdom’.
Thenpandi Muthupola Music Video
Vocals and drums amplify the ‘Thenpandi Muthupola’ lyrics translation about heritage pride. Listeners seeking Tamil lyrics in English find clear parallels between leadership praise and communal rituals.