- Lyricist
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Singer
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Makkal Aanaiyittaal
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Apr 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This motivational song serves as a social awakening message aimed at youth and the working class. It reminds the younger generation that the future of the world rests in their hands and that honest labor is essential for building a bright future. The lyrics address systemic inequality, pointing out how hard-working farmers and laborers are often exploited and left destitute while the powerful thrive. Furthermore, the song urges people to break free from silence and passivity, encouraging the oppressed to stand up against injustice and assert their dignity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Dei dei payalae chinnapayalae”
The line 'Dei dei payalae chinnapayalae' is repeated across verses to emphasize the direct address to the young child.
Moanai (Initial Alliteration)
“Uzhaichchaalae vaungaalam / Uruvaagaum unmaiyilae”
The starting 'U' sound creates a rhythmic initial agreement between consecutive lines ('Uzhaichchaalae' and 'Uruvaagaum').
Simile (Upamai)
“Urangi kidanthom oomaigalaai”
Compares the passive, helpless state of oppressed people to mute individuals ('oomaigalaai').
Antithesis / Contrast
“Valuththavan pozhaikkiraan / Uzhaichavan thudikkiraan”
Juxtaposes the prosperous condition of the strong ('Valuththavan pozhaikkiraan') with the suffering of the laborer ('Uzhaichavan thudikkiraan').
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Trivia
The song uses classical Tamil political cinema tropes common in reformist songs from the mid-to-late 20th century, directly calling upon the working class and youth to unite against social oppression.
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