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Lyrics & meaning

Illai Ennum Solle Ini

From Sengottai Singam · 1958

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Sengottai Singam
Movie release year
1958
Lyrics added on
19 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hooh ooooo oo hoo oo
Hooh hoo hoo ho hooooo
Illai ennum…
Illai ennum sollae ini
Endrum ingae illae
Alli allai veesum
Nam aiyaa vandhadhanaalae
Illai ennum sollae ini
Endrum ingae illae
Alli allai veesum
Nam aiyaa vandhadhanaalae
Inimael ezhai paazhai
Ellorkkum kondaattam
Inimael ezhai paazhai
Ellorkkum kondaattam
Ivaraalarae undu munnetram
Nam vaazhnaalilae
Ivaraalarae undu munnetram
Nam vaazhnaalilae
Vazham pongum menmelae
Ivar anbinaalae
Illai ennum…
Illai ennum sollae ini
Endrum ingae illae
Alli allai veesum
Nam aiyaa vandhadhanaalae
Illai ennum sollae ini
Endrum ingae illae
Alli allai veesum
Nam aiyaa vandhadhanaalae
Kannalae enga mugam
Paathida venum
Unga kaiyaalae enga kurai
Theerthida venum
Kannalae enga mugam
Paathida venum
Unga kaiyaalae enga kurai
Theerthida venum
Kaathirukkom ongalai nambhi
Aiyaa thanga kambhi
Kaathirukkom ongalai nambhi
Aiyaa thanga kambhi
Vanga endha thandhai thaaiyum neenga
Unga thayavirundhaa
Illai ennum…
Illai ennum sollae ini
Endrum ingae illae
Alli allai veesum
Nam aiyaa vandhadhanaalae
Illai ennum sollae ini
Endrum ingae illae
Alli allai veesum
Nam aiyaa vandhadhanaalae
Ho oooo o ho o
Ho ho ho ho hoooo
Never again...
The very word "lack" from now on
will never exist here anymore,
now that our generous lord,
who gives like surging waves, has arrived!
The very word "lack" from now on
will never exist here anymore,
now that our generous lord,
who gives like surging waves, has arrived!
From now on, for the poor and destitute,
it is a celebration for all!
From now on, for the poor and destitute,
it is a celebration for all!
Only through him is there progress
in our lifetime!
Only through him is there progress
in our lifetime!
Prosperity will overflow more and more
because of his love!
Never again...
The very word "lack" from now on
will never exist here anymore,
now that our generous lord,
who gives like surging waves, has arrived!
The very word "lack" from now on
will never exist here anymore,
now that our generous lord,
who gives like surging waves, has arrived!
With your own eyes, at our faces
you must kindly look;
with your own hands, our hardships
you must wipe away!
With your own eyes, at our faces
you must kindly look;
with your own hands, our hardships
you must wipe away!
We wait, placing our trust in you,
O master, pure as gold!
We wait, placing our trust in you,
O master, pure as gold!
Come forward, you are both father and mother to us;
with your grace and kindness,
Never again...
The very word "lack" from now on
will never exist here anymore,
now that our generous lord,
who gives like surging waves, has arrived!
The very word "lack" from now on
will never exist here anymore,
now that our generous lord,
who gives like surging waves, has arrived!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This upbeat celebratory track from Sengottai Singam (1958) expresses the joy of common townspeople upon the arrival of a noble, generous benefactor. The primary theme revolves around the idea that poverty and scarcity (symbolized by the phrase 'Illai' meaning 'there is none') will disappear completely under his virtuous reign. The song depicts him as a savior who dispenses endless benevolence like ocean waves, promising an era of equality, upliftment, and joy for the poor and downtrodden. In the second half, the people place their complete trust in his leadership, addressing him as their parent and protector. They plead for his attentive gaze and swift resolution of their grievances, reaffirming that his compassion is the key to their long-awaited prosperity and bright future.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Rupaka)

“Alli allai veesum”

'Alli allai veesum' compares the hero's immense generosity in giving (alli) to the continuous cresting of ocean waves (allai).

Emonative Metaphor

“Aiyaa thanga kambhi”

'Thanga kambhi' (golden wire/pillar) is used metaphorically to portray the leader as pure, strong, and highly valuable.

Rhyme / Etyukai (Second letter agreement)

“Illai ennum sollae ini / Alli allai veesum”

Matching of the second consonant sound 'll' in 'Illai' and 'Alli'.

Refrain / Anaphora

“Illai ennum sollae ini”

Repetition of 'Illai ennum sollae ini' throughout the song to heavily emphasize the eradication of lack and poverty.

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Trivia

Sengottai Singam (1958) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) alongside B. Saroja Devi and B. Saroja. The lyrics by A. Maruthakasi were crafted specifically to project MGR's burgeoning political image as a savior of the poor, which became a signature element of his screen persona in the late 1950s. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, featuring vocals by Jikki.

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