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Lyrics & meaning

Andha Moonu Perukkum

From Naan Unna Nenachen · 1983

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Naan Unna Nenachen1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Antha moonu perukkum naanum oru thambiI am a younger brother to those three people
En munnettramo ungalaiththaan nambiMy progress relies solely on trusting you
Antha moonu perukkum naanum oru thambiI am a younger brother to those three people
En munnettramo ungalaiththaan nambiMy progress relies solely on trusting you
Male
Aringyar annaa oruvaru aduththathuthaan iruvaruArignar Anna is one, and following him are two others
Aringyar annaa oruvaru aduththathuthaan iruvaruArignar Anna is one, and following him are two others
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaruMGR and Kalaignar, all of them are my leaders
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaruMGR and Kalaignar, all of them are my leaders
Male
Naan paguththarivai padichcha idam kanji pallikkoodamThe place where I learned rationalism is the Kanchi school
Athil paarththathellaam kettathellaam thiruvaarur paadamEverything seen and heard there was lessons from Thiruvarur
Naan paguththarivai padichcha idam kanji pallikkoodamThe place where I learned rationalism is the Kanchi school
Athil paarththathellaam kettathellaam thiruvaarur paadamEverything seen and heard there was lessons from Thiruvarur
Nalla panbugalai arinja idam raamaavara thottamThe place where I learned good virtues is Ramavaram Thottam
Nalla panbugalai arinja idam raamaavara thottamThe place where I learned good virtues is Ramavaram Thottam
Angu paarththirukken eppozhuthum rasigargalin koottamThere I have always seen a crowd of fans gathered
Male
Antha moonu perukkum naanum oru thambiI am a younger brother to those three people
En munnettramo ungalaiththaan nambiMy progress relies solely on trusting you
Male
Aringyar annaa oruvaru aduththathuthaan iruvaruArignar Anna is one, and following him are two others
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaruMGR and Kalaignar, all of them are my leaders
Male
En udanpirappaai yaezhaigalai naan ninaippathaalaeBecause I consider the poor as my own siblings
Naan otti nirppaen unga kooda irattai ilai polaeI will stay attached with you like the twin leaves
En udanpirappaai yaezhaigalai naan ninaippathaalaeBecause I consider the poor as my own siblings
Naan otti nirppaen unga kooda irattai ilai polaeI will stay attached with you like the twin leaves
Male
En thaaikkulamae neengal ellaam naan vanangum annaiOh community of mothers, you all are the mothers I worship
En thaaikkulamae neengal ellaam naan vanangum annaiOh community of mothers, you all are the mothers I worship
Ivan enga veettu pillai endru solla venum ennaiYou must call me the child of your own home
Male
Antha moonu perukkum naanum oru thambiI am a younger brother to those three people
En munnettramo ungalaiththaan nambiMy progress relies solely on trusting you
Male
Aringyar annaa oruvaru aduththathuthaan iruvaruArignar Anna is one, and following him are two others
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaruMGR and Kalaignar, all of them are my leaders
Male
Thangakkai sivakka alli alli koduththavaruthaan yaaruWho is the one who gave generously until his golden hand turned red?
Yaezhai makkalidam nalla peyarai eduththavrthaan yaaruWho is the one who earned a good name among the poor people?
Thangakkai sivakka alli alli koduththavaruthaan yaaruWho is the one who gave generously until his golden hand turned red?
Yaezhai makkalidam nalla peyarai eduththavrthaan yaaruWho is the one who earned a good name among the poor people?
Male
Tamil kottaiyilae koluvirukkum mudhalamaichchar paaruLook at the Chief Minister who sits in majesty at the Tamil fort
Tamil kottaiyilae koluvirukkum mudhalamaichchar paaruLook at the Chief Minister who sits in majesty at the Tamil fort
Siru kuzhanthaigalum per ariyum engal mgr-uOur MGR, whose name is known even to small children
Male
Antha moonu perukkum naanum oru thambiI am a younger brother to those three people
En munnettramo ungalaiththaan nambiMy progress relies solely on trusting you
Male
Aringyar annaa oruvaru aduththathuthaan iruvaruArignar Anna is one, and following him are two others
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaruMGR and Kalaignar, all of them are my leaders
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaruMGR and Kalaignar, all of them are my leaders
Mgr-u kalaingaru ellorum en thalaivaruMGR and Kalaignar, all of them are my leaders

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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