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Ellorukum Nalla Kaalam

From Marupadiyum · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Marupadiyum
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
23 Dec 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Ellorukkum… nalla kaalam undu
Neram undu vaazhvilae
Illaarukkum… nalla maattram undu
Yettram undu ulagilae}(2)
Vinaakkalum kanaakkalum
Veenaaga yen
Ponnaal varum kai koodidum
Poraattamae
Naalai endrorr naalai nambungal…
Ellorukkum… nalla kaalam undu
Neram undu vaazhvilae
Illaarukkum… nalla maattram undu
Yettram undu ulagilae
{Manmeethilae
Entha jeevanukkum alavillaatha aasaigal
Ondrallavae ..
Oraayiraththai thaandi nirkkum thevaigal} (2)
Ninaiththathu nadappathu evan vasam
Anaiththaiyum mudippathu avan vasam
Deivam endra ondrai nambungal …
{Ellorukkum… nalla kaalam undu
Neram undu vaazhvilae
Illaarukkum… nalla maattram undu
Yettram undu ulagilae} (2)
There is a good time for everyone,
a right moment in life.
Even for those who have nothing, a good change will come,
and a rise in this world.
Why let your questions and dreams
go to waste?
A golden day will come and things will fall into place
through this struggle.
Believe in a day called tomorrow...
There is a good time for everyone,
a right moment in life.
Even for those who have nothing, a good change will come,
and a rise in this world.
On this earth,
every living being has boundless desires;
it is not just one,
their needs go far beyond a thousand.
Who has the power to make what we wish for happen?
It is in His hands to decide everything.
Believe in that one power called God...
There is a good time for everyone,
a right moment in life.
Even for those who have nothing, a good change will come,
and a rise in this world.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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