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Lyrics & meaning

Idhu Enthan Rajjiyamthan

From Makkal Aanaiyittaal · 1988

Lyricist
S. A. Rajkumar
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
S. A. Rajkumar
Details
Makkal Aanaiyittaal1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Haei kadhiringae ezhunthathuHey, the sun has risen here
Paniyindru marainthathuToday the mist has vanished
Ulagangal vizhiththathu vaa vaa vaaThe worlds have awakened, come, come, come
Male
Idhu enthan raajjiyamthaanThis is my kingdom
Edhirppavan poojjiyamthaanWhoever opposes me is a zero
Nadappathai therinthavanthaanHe is one who knows what will happen
Ninaiththathai mudippavanthaanHe is one who accomplishes whatever he thinks
Puyalena vaarupavan purinthu kolUnderstand that he is one who sweeps in like a storm
Pulikku piranthavanHe was born to a tiger
Male
Idhu enthan raajjiyamthaanThis is my kingdom
Edhirppavan poojjiyamthaanWhoever opposes me is a zero
Chorus
……………....
Male
Punithargal pirantha mann vanigargal paiyilaeThe land where saints were born is now in the bags of merchants
Padhavigal kidaiththathu thirudarkal kaiyilaePositions of power ended up in the hands of thieves
Yaezhai uyarvukku vaalai eduththavanHe who took up the sword for the elevation of the poor
Naalai kurikkuren naanum jeyipavanI mark tomorrow; I am the one who will win
Male
Yaen manithanae padhunga ninaikkuraaiWhy, oh man, do you think of hiding?
Naan naan naan naan aala piranthavanI, I, I, I was born to rule
Male
Idhu enthan raajjiyamthaanThis is my kingdom
Edhirppavan poojjiyamthaanWhoever opposes me is a zero
Nadappathai therinthavanthaanHe is one who knows what will happen
Ninaiththathai mudippavanthaanHe is one who accomplishes whatever he thinks
Puyalena vaarupavan purinthu kolUnderstand that he is one who sweeps in like a storm
Pulikku piranthavanHe was born to a tiger
Male
Idhu enthan raajiyamthaanThis is my kingdom
Ha edhirppavan poojiyamthaanHa, whoever opposes me is a zero
Chorus
………………...
Male
Mudhuginai kelviyaai valaiththavan moodanaaIs he a fool who bent his back like a question mark?
Uyarththiya yaeniyai haahhaa udhaiththavan vendhanaaIs he a king who kicked away the ladder that raised him?
Iniyum oru murai thavanai unakkillaiYou get no further extension of time
Indrae kizhikkiraen mugaththin thiraigalaiToday I tear off the masks on your faces
Male
Oor aanaithaan kadhaiyum mudinthidumJust a decree of the town, and the story will end
Naan yaar yaarena unakku purinhidumYou will understand who I really am
Male
Idhu enthan raajjiyamthaanThis is my kingdom
Edhirppavan poojjiyamthaanWhoever opposes me is a zero
Nadappathai therinthavanthaanHe is one who knows what will happen
Ninaiththathai mudippavanthaanHe is one who accomplishes whatever he thinks
Puyalena vaarupavan purinthu kolUnderstand that he is one who sweeps in like a storm
Pulikku piranthavanHe was born to a tiger
Male
Idhu enthan raajjiyamthaanThis is my kingdom
Edhirppavan poojjiyamthaan…….Whoever opposes me is a zero...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Idhu Enthan Raajjiyamthaan from Makkal Aanaiyittaal (1988) is a powerful, hero-centric anthem expressing authority, social awakening, and political revolution. The protagonist declares that a new dawn has arrived, dispersing the fog of corruption and awakening the masses. He severely critiques opportunistic leaders and greedy merchants who have usurped power and abandoned the very people who raised them up. Promising to be a voice for the poor and a force like a storm, the protagonist asserts his right to lead, tear away the masks of corrupt rulers, and establish a kingdom of justice.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Puyalena vaarupavan purinthu kol

Comparing the protagonist's force and movement to a sweeping storm using 'ena' ('Puyalena').

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Mudhuginai kelviyaai valaiththavan moodanaa

Comparing a bent posture to a question mark ('kelviyaai') to symbolize submission or foolishness.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Idhu enthan raajjiyamthaan / Edhirppavan poojjiyamthaan

Rhyming ending words ('Raajjiyamthaan' and 'Poojjiyamthaan') to emphasize dominance and rhythm.

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Trivia

'Makkal Aanaiyittaal' (1988) features songs written and scored with political overtones popular in Tamil cinema during the late 1980s, highlighting themes of mass leadership and fighting against socio-political corruption.

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