- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Thendral Veesum
- Movie release year
- 1962
- Lyrics added on
- 9 May 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song presents a deep social critique on human greed and class inequality. Kannadasan reflects on how nature intended the earth to belong to all creatures equally, but humans introduced greed, class divisions, and deceit, turning life into a grand hypocritical performance. The lyrics contrast corrupt human society with the purity of nature, pointing out that animals and birds live harmoniously without castes, monetary greed, or betrayal.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Verum nadagam pol vaazhkkai ellam vesham niraindhadhu”
Compares human life filled with pretense to a theatrical play ('nadagam pol vaazhkkai').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Sodhanai illai vaazhvil vedhanai illai”
Uses matching rhyming endings like 'illai' across lines to emphasize nature's freedom from suffering.
Antithesis / Contrast (Muran)
“Idhil ezhai endrum selvar endrum kalagam valarndhadhu”
Contrasts 'ezhai' (poor) and 'selvar' (rich) to spotlight human social divisions.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1962 film 'Thendral Veesum', this track highlights the acclaimed lyrical prowess of Kannadasan alongside the iconic musical duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and the soulful vocals of P. Susheela.
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