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Lyrics & meaning

Andha Moonu Perukkum

From Naan Unna Nenachen · 1983

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Naan Unna Nenachen
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
22 Jun 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Antha moonu perukkum naanum oru thambi
En munnettramo ungalaiththaan nambi
Antha moonu perukkum naanum oru thambi
En munnettramo ungalaiththaan nambi
Aringyar annaa oruvaru aduththathuthaan iruvaru
Aringyar annaa oruvaru aduththathuthaan iruvaru
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaru
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaru
Naan paguththarivai padichcha idam kanji pallikkoodam
Athil paarththathellaam kettathellaam thiruvaarur paadam
Naan paguththarivai padichcha idam kanji pallikkoodam
Athil paarththathellaam kettathellaam thiruvaarur paadam
Nalla panbugalai arinja idam raamaavara thottam
Nalla panbugalai arinja idam raamaavara thottam
Angu paarththirukken eppozhuthum rasigargalin koottam
Antha moonu perukkum naanum oru thambi
En munnettramo ungalaiththaan nambi
Aringyar annaa oruvaru aduththathuthaan iruvaru
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaru
En udanpirappaai yaezhaigalai naan ninaippathaalae
Naan otti nirppaen unga kooda irattai ilai polae
En udanpirappaai yaezhaigalai naan ninaippathaalae
Naan otti nirppaen unga kooda irattai ilai polae
En thaaikkulamae neengal ellaam naan vanangum annai
En thaaikkulamae neengal ellaam naan vanangum annai
Ivan enga veettu pillai endru solla venum ennai
Antha moonu perukkum naanum oru thambi
En munnettramo ungalaiththaan nambi
Aringyar annaa oruvaru aduththathuthaan iruvaru
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaru
Thangakkai sivakka alli alli koduththavaruthaan yaaru
Yaezhai makkalidam nalla peyarai eduththavrthaan yaaru
Thangakkai sivakka alli alli koduththavaruthaan yaaru
Yaezhai makkalidam nalla peyarai eduththavrthaan yaaru
Tamil kottaiyilae koluvirukkum mudhalamaichchar paaru
Tamil kottaiyilae koluvirukkum mudhalamaichchar paaru
Siru kuzhanthaigalum per ariyum engal mgr-u
Antha moonu perukkum naanum oru thambi
En munnettramo ungalaiththaan nambi
Aringyar annaa oruvaru aduththathuthaan iruvaru
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaru
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaru
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaru
I too am a younger brother to those three leaders,
and my progress depends entirely on you.
I too am a younger brother to those three leaders,
and my progress depends entirely on you.
Scholar Anna is one, followed by the other two,
Scholar Anna is one, followed by the other two,
MGR and Kalaignar—they are all my leaders...
MGR and Kalaignar—they are all my leaders...
The school where I learned rational thought was Kanchi,
and everything I saw and heard there was a lesson from Tiruvarur.
The school where I learned rational thought was Kanchi,
and everything I saw and heard there was a lesson from Tiruvarur.
The place where I learned good character was Ramavaram Gardens,
The place where I learned good character was Ramavaram Gardens,
where I have always seen crowds of fans gathered.
I too am a younger brother to those three leaders,
and my progress depends entirely on you.
Scholar Anna is one, followed by the other two,
MGR and Kalaignar—they are all my leaders...
Because I consider the poor as my own siblings,
I will stand side by side with you, just like the twin leaves.
Because I consider the poor as my own siblings,
I will stand side by side with you, just like the twin leaves.
O mothers, all of you are mothers I worship,
O mothers, all of you are mothers I worship,
you should call me the son of your own household.
I too am a younger brother to those three leaders,
and my progress depends entirely on you.
Scholar Anna is one, followed by the other two,
MGR and Kalaignar—they are all my leaders...
Who is the one that gave generously until his golden hands turned red?
Who is the one that earned a good name among the poor?
Who is the one that gave generously until his golden hands turned red?
Who is the one that earned a good name among the poor?
Look at the Chief Minister seated in the Tamil fort,
Look at the Chief Minister seated in the Tamil fort,
our MGR, whose name is known even to little children...
I too am a younger brother to those three leaders,
and my progress depends entirely on you.
Scholar Anna is one, followed by the other two,
MGR and Kalaignar—they are all my leaders...
MGR and Kalaignar—they are all my leaders...
MGR and Kalaignar—they are all my leaders...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This political and tribute song pays homage to the three legendary leaders of the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu: C. N. Annadurai (Arignar Anna), M. Karunanidhi (Kalaignar), and M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). The singer projects himself as a younger brother and devoted follower to these three giants, linking his ideological roots to Kanchipuram (Anna's birthplace), Thiruvarur (Karunanidhi's hometown), and Ramavaram Thottam (MGR's residence). The song highlights MGR's iconic generosity, his governance as Chief Minister at Fort St. George, and the political symbol of the Twin Leaves, while emphasizing love for the poor and respect for women.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Naan otti nirppaen unga kooda irattai ilai polae

Compares standing united with the people to the party symbol of 'Irattai Ilai' (Twin Leaves).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Thangakkai sivakka alli alli koduththavaruthaan yaaru

'Thangakkai' (Golden hand) is used metaphorically to praise MGR's immense generosity and philanthropic nature.

Alliteration (Monai)

Naan paguththarivai padichcha idam kanji pallikkoodam

Repetition of the 'pa' sound in 'paguththarivai' and 'padichcha'.

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Trivia

The lyricist Pulamaipithan cleverly incorporated political geography and history into the song by referencing 'Kanji' (Kanchipuram - C. N. Annadurai), 'Thiruvarur' (M. Karunanidhi), and 'Ramavaram Thottam' (MGR's residence), alongside referencing the AIADMK's election symbol 'Irattai Ilai' (Twin Leaves).

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