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Lyrics & meaning

Ennal Mudiyadhu Summa

From Aalappirandhavan · 1987

Lyricist
Ilaiyaraja
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Aalappirandhavan
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
30 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
Nallavar peyarinil kodumaigal aandida koodaathu
Nanmaigal peyarinil theemaigal aadida koodaathu
Kodiya manitharavar ozhiyum varaiyil ingu
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
Unbathum uduppathum paduppathum
Anaivarin andraadam
Keduppathai thaduppathum koduppathum
Enthan andraadam
Unbathum uduppathum paduppathum
Anaivarin andraadam
Keduppathai thaduppathum koduppathum
Enthan andraadam
Kaattilulla vilanginangal
Thevai mattum theduthu
Naattilulla nam inangal
Nammai iraiyaakkuthu
Kaattilulla vilanginangal
Thevai mattum theduthu
Naattilulla nam inangal
Nammai iraiyaakkuthu
Saththiya soodhanai yaezhakkuththaan
Niththamum vedhanai kozhaikkuththaan
Kodiya manitharavar ozhiyum varaiyil ingu
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
Thiyaagangal veerangal yaezhaikku
Sariththiram endrendrum
Thunbangal thuyarangal thodaruthu thodaruthu
Emai indrum
Namakkendru uzhaiththida yaarumillai
Emakkendru thalaivargal thondarillai
Kodiya manitharavar ozhiyum varaiyil ingu
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
Nallavar peyarinil kodumaigal aandida koodaathu
Nanmaigal peyarinil theemaigal aadida koodaathu
Kodiya manitharavar ozhiyum varaiyil ingu
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
Ennaal mudiyaathu summaa iruppathu
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
Cruelty must not rule in the name of good people
Evil must not run rampant in the name of good deeds
Until those cruel people are wiped out from here
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
Eating, dressing, and sleeping
is everyone's daily routine
Stopping harm and giving to others
is my daily routine
Eating, dressing, and sleeping
is everyone's daily routine
Stopping harm and giving to others
is my daily routine
The animals in the forest
look only for what they need
But our own kind in this land
make prey out of us
The animals in the forest
look only for what they need
But our own kind in this land
make prey out of us
Severe trials are only for the poor
Constant suffering is only for the coward
Until those cruel people are wiped out from here
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
Sacrifices and bravery belong to the poor
throughout history, forever
Sorrows and hardships continue to follow
us even today
There is no one to work for our sake
We have no leaders or supporters of our own
Until those cruel people are wiped out from here
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
Cruelty must not rule in the name of good people
Evil must not run rampant in the name of good deeds
Until those cruel people are wiped out from here
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
I cannot just sit by and do nothing
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Ennaal Mudiyaathu Summaa Iruppathu' is a high-energy, socio-political reform song from the movie 'Aalappirandhavan' (1987). The song conveys a strong message of protest against systemic corruption, social inequality, and hypocrisy. The protagonist expresses a deep sense of moral responsibility, declaring that he cannot sit back idly while corrupt leaders and evil oppressors exploit the poor under the guise of virtue. Through sharp contrasts, the lyricist compares the nature of forest animals—who hunt strictly for survival—with greedy humans who ruthlessly exploit their own kind. The song portrays the plight of the common people, who endure endless hardship and lack genuine leaders to fight for them, serving as a passionate battle cry for active resistance against societal evils.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Unbathum uduppathum paduppathum

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'U' in 'Unbathum' and 'uduppathum'.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Saththiya soodhanai yaezhakkuththaan / Niththamum vedhanai kozhaikkuththaan

The second consonant 'th' (thth) in 'Saththiya' rhymes with 'Niththamum'.

Muran (Contrast / Anthesis)

Kaattilulla vilanginangal... / Naattilulla nam inangal...

Contrasts wild animals in the forest taking only what they need with humans in society preying on each other.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Unbathum uduppathum paduppathum / Keduppathai thaduppathum koduppathum

Repetition of the ending sound '-thum' across the rhythmic units.

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Trivia

The song was composed and written by maestro Ilaiyaraja himself, showcasing his talent as a socially conscious lyricist. It was rendered energetically by playback singer Malaysia Vasudevan, who frequently sang hero-centric reformist tracks during this era. The movie 'Aalappirandhavan' starred Sathyaraj in the lead role, capturing his transition into action-oriented roles fighting against corruption.

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