- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- A. R. Sheik Mohammed
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Irumbu Pookkal
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Jun 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a deeply emotional and motivational anthem addressing a destitute protagonist who feels trapped by harsh circumstances ('Soozhnilai kaidhi'). It critiques the societal corruption where evil, greedy men manipulate systems, turning justice and law into a mere puppet show. Despite the suffering inflicted on his family, the song encourages patience, resilience, and faith in ultimate justice. The lyrics call upon the protagonist to wake up to his inner strength, intelligence, and devotion to righteousness. It reassures him that the wheel of time will turn, bad deeds will unravel, and the oppressed will eventually claim victory over corrupt forces.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Soozhnilai kaidhiyae”
Compares a person trapped by life's difficult conditions directly to a prisoner.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Sattam enbadhu gettikkaaranin Kaiyil bommalaattam”
Compares the legal system in corrupt hands to a puppet show maneuvered by a trickster.
Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings / Internal Rhyme)
“Buthi undu sakthi undu / Sathiyathil bakthi undu”
The repetition of the 'undu' ending creates a rhythmic internal rhyme scheme highlighting strength, intellect, and devotion.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Nalladhedhu kettadhedhu / Nallavarkku solli kodu”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Na' across lines creates melodic harmony.
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Trivia
'Irumbu Pookkal' (1991) is a Tamil crime drama film starring Karthik and Radha Ravi. A rare highlight of the soundtrack is the joint musical collaboration between legendary composers M. S. Viswanathan and Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran.
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