Ellorukum Nalla Kaalam
From Marupadiyum · 1993
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Marupadiyum1993
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| {Ellorukkum… nalla kaalam undu | For everyone, a good time exists |
| Neram undu vaazhvilae | There is a designated time in life |
| Illaarukkum… nalla maattram undu | Even for those who have nothing, a positive change exists |
| Yettram undu ulagilae}(2) | There is progress and upliftment in this world |
| Male | |
| Vinaakkalum kanaakkalum | Questions and dreams |
| Veenaaga yen | Why let them go to waste? |
| Ponnaal varum kai koodidum | A golden day will arrive, success will come together |
| Poraattamae | O life's struggle! |
| Naalai endrorr naalai nambungal… | Have faith in a day called tomorrow... |
| Male | |
| Ellorukkum… nalla kaalam undu | For everyone, a good time exists |
| Neram undu vaazhvilae | There is a designated time in life |
| Illaarukkum… nalla maattram undu | Even for those who have nothing, a positive change exists |
| Yettram undu ulagilae | There is progress and upliftment in this world |
| Male | |
| {Manmeethilae | Upon this earth |
| Entha jeevanukkum alavillaatha aasaigal | For any living soul, desires are boundless |
| Ondrallavae .. | They are not just one or two... |
| Oraayiraththai thaandi nirkkum thevaigal} (2) | Needs stand exceeding thousands |
| Male | |
| Ninaiththathu nadappathu evan vasam | In whose control lies the fulfillment of thoughts? |
| Anaiththaiyum mudippathu avan vasam | Concluding everything is in His control |
| Deivam endra ondrai nambungal … | Believe in the divine entity called God... |
| Male | |
| {Ellorukkum… nalla kaalam undu | For everyone, a good time exists |
| Neram undu vaazhvilae | There is a designated time in life |
| Illaarukkum… nalla maattram undu | Even for those who have nothing, a positive change exists |
| Yettram undu ulagilae} (2) | There is progress and upliftment in this world |
{எல்லோர்க்கும் ....
நல்ல காலம் உண்டு
நேரம் உண்டு வாழ்விலே
இல்லார்க்கும்....
நல்ல மாற்றம் உண்டு
ஏற்றம் உண்டு உலகிலே} (2)
For everyone, a good time exists
There is a designated time in life
Even for those who have nothing, a positive change exists
There is progress and upliftment in this world
வினாக்களும் கனாக்களும்
வீணாக ஏன்
பொன்நாள் வரும் கைக் கூடிடும்
போராட்டமே
நாளை என்றோர் நாளை நம்புங்கள்
Questions and dreams
Why let them go to waste?
A golden day will arrive, success will come together
O life's struggle!
Have faith in a day called tomorrow...
எல்லோர்க்கும் ....
நல்ல காலம் உண்டு
நேரம் உண்டு வாழ்விலே
இல்லார்க்கும்....
நல்ல மாற்றம் உண்டு
ஏற்றம் உண்டு உலகிலே
For everyone, a good time exists
There is a designated time in life
Even for those who have nothing, a positive change exists
There is progress and upliftment in this world
{மண் மீதிலே
எந்த ஜீவனுக்கும் அளவில்லாத ஆசைகள்
ஒன்றல்லவே
ஓர் ஆயிரத்தை தாண்டி நிற்கும் தேவைகள்} (2)
Upon this earth
For any living soul, desires are boundless
They are not just one or two...
Needs stand exceeding thousands
நினைத்தது நடப்பது எவன் வசம்
அனைத்தையும் முடிப்பது அவன் வசம்
தெய்வம் என்ற ஒன்றை நம்புங்கள்
In whose control lies the fulfillment of thoughts?
Concluding everything is in His control
Believe in the divine entity called God...
{எல்லோர்க்கும் ....
நல்ல காலம் உண்டு
நேரம் உண்டு வாழ்விலே
இல்லார்க்கும்....
நல்ல மாற்றம் உண்டு
ஏற்றம் உண்டு உலகிலே} (2)
For everyone, a good time exists
There is a designated time in life
Even for those who have nothing, a positive change exists
There is progress and upliftment in this world
{Ellorukkum… nalla kaalam undu
For everyone, a good time exists
Neram undu vaazhvilae
There is a designated time in life
Illaarukkum… nalla maattram undu
Even for those who have nothing, a positive change exists
Yettram undu ulagilae}(2)
There is progress and upliftment in this world
Vinaakkalum kanaakkalum
Questions and dreams
Veenaaga yen
Why let them go to waste?
Ponnaal varum kai koodidum
A golden day will arrive, success will come together
Poraattamae
O life's struggle!
Naalai endrorr naalai nambungal…
Have faith in a day called tomorrow...
Ellorukkum… nalla kaalam undu
For everyone, a good time exists
Neram undu vaazhvilae
There is a designated time in life
Illaarukkum… nalla maattram undu
Even for those who have nothing, a positive change exists
Yettram undu ulagilae
There is progress and upliftment in this world
{Manmeethilae
Upon this earth
Entha jeevanukkum alavillaatha aasaigal
For any living soul, desires are boundless
Ondrallavae ..
They are not just one or two...
Oraayiraththai thaandi nirkkum thevaigal} (2)
Needs stand exceeding thousands
Ninaiththathu nadappathu evan vasam
In whose control lies the fulfillment of thoughts?
Anaiththaiyum mudippathu avan vasam
Concluding everything is in His control
Deivam endra ondrai nambungal …
Believe in the divine entity called God...
{Ellorukkum… nalla kaalam undu
For everyone, a good time exists
Neram undu vaazhvilae
There is a designated time in life
Illaarukkum… nalla maattram undu
Even for those who have nothing, a positive change exists
Yettram undu ulagilae} (2)
There is progress and upliftment in this world
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film Marupadiyum (1993) is an inspirational anthem centered on hope, resilience, and faith. It offers solace to those undergoing hardships by assuring that life operates in cycles, where change and progress are inevitable for everyone—regardless of their current struggles or lack of resources.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Ellorukkum / Illaarukkum”
The matching second letter sound ('ll') in 'Ellorukkum' and 'Illaarukkum' forms a classic Tamil poetic rhythm.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ellorukkum… nalla kaalam undu / Neram undu vaazhvilae”
The repetition of the word 'undu' (exists) at the end of lines creates a comforting, repetitive rhythm.
Internal Rhyme
“Vinaakkalum kanaakkalum”
The usage of 'Vinaakkalum' (questions) and 'kanaakkalum' (dreams) within a single line creates internal balance.
Antithesis / Contrast
“Illaarukkum… nalla maattram undu / Yettram undu ulagilae”
Contrasting 'Illaarukkum' (those who have nothing) with 'Yettram' (elevation/growth) highlights hope over despair.
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Trivia
The song from Marupadiyum (1993) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, lyrics by Vaali, and vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. Directed by Balu Mahendra, the movie is a celebrated Tamil adaptation of Mahesh Bhatt's Hindi film Arth (1982).
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