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Inaivom – Uyirellam Ondre

From Maaveeran Kittu · 2016

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
Pradeep Kumar (Pradeep Vijay
Music director
D. Imman
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Uyirellaam ondrae uravaavom indraeAll lives are one; let us become kin today.
Kaakkai kuruvi engal jaadhi"Crows and sparrows are our community"
Endrae sonnaan bharathiThus spoke poet Bharathi.
Vaazhum ulagai anbaal vellaTo conquer this living world with love,
Seivom seivom or vidhiLet us make, let us make a rule.
Naeyam irundhaal podhumadaaIf affection is present, that is enough, my friend;
Kaayam udanae aarumadaa aarumadaaWounds will heal immediately, heal immediately.
Male
Inaivom inaivomLet us unite, let us unite,
Idhayam pookka inaivomLet us unite for hearts to blossom.
Inaivom inaivomLet us unite, let us unite,
Idarai neekka inaivomLet us unite to eliminate obstacles.
Inaivom inaivomLet us unite, let us unite,
Manidham kaakka inaivomLet us unite to protect humanity.
InaivomLet us unite.
Haa… aa… aa… haaa….aa…aaa…..Haa… aa… aa… haaa….aa…aaa…..
Male
Uyirellaam ondrae uravaavom indraeAll lives are one; let us become kin today.
Melae enna keezhae ennaWhat is high, what is low?
Yeno indha paadugalWhy these endless struggles?
Aasai anbu kaadhal kondaalIf we harbor desire, affection, and love,
Theerum ellai kodugalBoundary lines will disappear.
Vaasam malarin medaiyadaFragrance is the stage of a flower,
Nesam ulagin aadaiyada….aadaiyadaLove is the garment of the world... the garment.
Male
Inaivom inaivomLet us unite, let us unite,
Idhayam pookka inaivomLet us unite for hearts to blossom.
Inaivom inaivomLet us unite, let us unite,
Idarai neekka inaivomLet us unite to eliminate obstacles.
Inaivom inaivomLet us unite, let us unite,
Manidham kaakka inaivom inaivom….Let us unite to protect humanity, let us unite....
Male
Ezhai kozhai endrae paarthaeLooking at who is poor or cowardly,
Vaanam pozhivadhu illaiyadaaThe sky does not rain, my friend.
Neeyaa naanaa sandai podaTo fight over 'you or me',
Boomi suzhalvadhu illaiyadaaThe earth does not rotate, my friend.
Maram endraal kaatruWhere there is a tree, there is wind,
Manal endraal ootruWhere there is sand, there is a spring,
Iyarkaiyil yedhu pirivinaiIs there any division in nature?
Inaivadhu thaanae uruthunaiUniting is our true support.
Edhuvum ingu kaivasam aagaFor everything here to be within reach,
Arivom arivom manidhamaeLet us understand, let us understand humanity.
Mudiyum endraal udhavigal seidhuIf possible, by helping others,
Kalaivom kalaivom thuyaramae thuyaramaeLet us dispel, let us dispel sorrow, sorrow.
Male
Inaivom inaivomLet us unite, let us unite,
Idhayam pookka inaivomLet us unite for hearts to blossom.
Inaivom inaivomLet us unite, let us unite,
Idarai neekka inaivomLet us unite to eliminate obstacles.
Inaivom inaivomLet us unite, let us unite,
Manidham kaakka inaivom inaivom……Let us unite to protect humanity, let us unite......
Male
Uyirellaam ondrae uravaavom indraeAll lives are one; let us become kin today.
Nenjil naesam kolvom endraalIf we hold love in our hearts,
Kallum dheivam aagumaeEven a stone will become a deity.
Unmai anbai naamum kaattaFor us to show true love,
Kanneer mattum podhumaeTears alone are enough.
Yaavum oru naal maaridumaeEverything will change one day;
Kaalam vazhiyai kaattidumae… kaattidumae…Time will show the way... show the way...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Maaveeran Kittu' serves as an uplifting anthem advocating for social equality, harmony, and human unity. Drawing heavily on the egalitarian philosophy of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati, the song urges people to dismantle artificial social barriers, caste hierarchies, and prejudices. It illustrates how nature remains non-discriminatory—rain falls equally on everyone, and natural forces coexist without division—suggesting that humanity should emulate this intrinsic oneness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Literary Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)

Kaakkai kuruvi engal jaadhi / Endrae sonnaan bharathi

Directly references Subramania Bharati's iconic verse 'Kaakkai kuruvi engal jaadhi' to emphasize universal equality across all living beings.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Nesam ulagin aadaiyada….aadaiyada

Metaphorically compares affection/love to a garment that adorns and protects the world.

Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Monaai)

Inaivom inaivom / Idhayam pookka inaivom / Idarai neekka inaivom

Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds ('I-') creates rhythmic momentum in the chorus.

Personification & Nature Imagery

Ezhai kozhai endrae paarthae / Vaanam pozhivadhu illaiyadaa

Personifies nature, the sky, and the earth to demonstrate impartiality and inherent harmony.

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Trivia

The song was composed by D. Imman with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi for the 2016 period drama 'Maaveeran Kittu', directed by Suseenthiran. The film addresses caste discrimination and social struggles in 1980s Tamil Nadu, making this equality anthem a central thematic element of the movie's soundtrack.

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