- Lyricist
- Kavi Rajagopal
- Music director
- R. Sudharsanam
- Movie name
- Thilakam
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 10 May 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Ezhaikkum Vaazhvukkum' from the 1960 movie 'Thilakam' is a poignant commentary on social inequality and the plight of the poor. The protagonists express their deep despair over how monetary status dictates respect and happiness in society. They mourn how poverty destroys relationships, tears families apart like waves shattering a tree, and allows ruthless, powerful figures to prey on the weak.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Kulaiyodu pazhutha / Malai vaazhai pondra / Kudumbam alai modhi sidhariyadhae”
Compares a happy, thriving family to a fully ripened stalk of mountain bananas that gets ruined and scattered by relentless ocean waves.
Metaphor / Simile
“Male :Malai paambum pollaa valloorum / Ennai vaazhamudiyaamal virattiyadhae”
Compares oppressive rich men to dangerous pythons and cruel vultures that hunt and hound the protagonist.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ezhamaiyai iraivaa neekividu / Illai engalin uyirai pokkividu / Yeikkum valiyorai thookilidu / Indrae inbamaai engalai vaazhavidu”
The line endings 'neekividu', 'pokkividu', 'thookilidu', and 'vaazhavidu' share the same suffix and rhyming pattern, creating a strong emotional rhythm.
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Trivia
The song features vocals by Carnatic classical titan M. L. Vasanthakumari alongside iconic playback singer Seerkazhi Govindarajan. Composed by R. Sudharsanam, a long-time resident composer for AVM Productions, the lyrics by Kavi Rajagopal highlight the socio-economic drama central to 'Thilakam' (1960).
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