P. Susheela and T. M. Soundararajan perform this farmer tribute from the album ‘Pattaliyin Vetri.’ Lyricist Udumalai Narayanakavi and composer S. Rajeswararao frame agricultural labor as society’s essential foundation.
Uzhavan Munnaale
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Pattaliyin Vetri”
Pattaliyin Vetri’s Uzhavan Munnaale Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Udumalai Narayanakavi contrasts farmers trusting rainfall over people. His comparison of field weeds to corrupt individuals argues that both hinder growth.
Hae Uzhavan MunnalethanHey, the farmer leads the way
Intha Ulagam Suththanum Avan PinnalethanThis world’s got to spin right behind him
Uzhavan MunnalethanThe farmer leads the way
Intha Ulagam Suththanum Avan PinnalethanThis world’s got to spin right behind him
Mazhaiyai Nambi VazhvanungaThey put their faith in the rain alone
Intha Manithargalai Edhirparkka MattanungaThey don’t expect a thing from any man
Mazhaiyai Nambi VazhvanungaThey put their faith in the rain alone
Intha Manithargalai Edhirparkka MattanungaThey don’t expect a thing from any man
Payaru Pachai ThaniyaththaiHe cures the fresh green grains
Pakkuvamakki VeettileRight inside his home with care
Pakkuvamakki VeettileRight inside his home with care
Pathukaaththu VedhachchiduvanHe guards them safe to sow the seeds
Paruvam Kandu KaattileWhen the season hits the fields
Paruvam Kandu KaattileWhen the season hits the fields
Uyir Vazhum EngalukkuFor us to keep our lives alive
Unavu Porulai NaattileHe brings the food into the land
Unavu Porulai NaattileHe brings the food into the land
Onnukku NooragaththanTurning one seed into a hundred
Undakkuvan KaattileHe makes them grow in the fields
Undakkuvan KaattileHe makes them grow in the fields
Uzhavan MunnalethanThe farmer leads the way
Intha Ulagam Suththanum Avan PinnalethanThis world’s got to spin right behind him
Vayalukkulae KalaiyirunthaIf weeds take root inside the fields
Payirukku ValamirukkathuThe crops won’t thrive or yield
Nalla Payirukku ValamirukkathuThe good crops won’t thrive or yield
Nalla Manitharkullae Pathar MigunthaIf chaff outweighs the grain in men
Naattukku Nalam ValarathuThe nation’s good won’t grow
Intha Naattukku Nalam ValarathuThis nation’s good won’t grow
Manasukkullae BayamirunthaIf fear is hiding in your mind
Vazhvathuthan UyarathuYour life won’t ever rise
Bhuvi Vazhvathuthan UyarathuYour life on earth won’t rise
Sellum Markkathile ThavarirunthaIf errors plague the path you choose
Mathippidum Pugazh UyarathuYour fame and worth won’t climb
Mathippidum Pugazh UyarathuYour fame and worth won’t climb
Uzhavan MunnalethanThe farmer leads the way
Intha Ulagam Suththanum Avan PinnalethanThis world’s got to spin right behind him
Padupattu Payir Valarththu PalanWe toil and grow the crops to harvest
EdukkonumWe’ve got to reap the yield
Nalla Palan EdukkonumWe’ve got to reap a good yield
Adhai Pala Perkku Pagirnthu KoduththuSharing it with everyone around
Panjam NeekkanumWe must drive the hunger out
Unavu Panjam NeekkanumDrive the food shortage out
Padupattu Payir Valarththu PalanWe toil and grow the crops to harvest
EdukkonumWe’ve got to reap the yield
Nalla Palan EdukkonumWe’ve got to reap a good yield
Adhai Pala Perkku Pagirnthu KoduththuSharing it with everyone around
Panjam NeekkanumWe must drive the hunger out
Unavu Panjam NeekkanumDrive the food shortage out
Uzhavan Munnaale Music Video
Agricultural metaphors in the Uzhavan Munnaale lyrics translation position cultivators as society’s central force. Removing harmful elements ensures collective prosperity.