Ithazh Inikka
From Agni Paarvai · 1992
- Lyricist
- Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Agni Paarvai1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Idhazh inikka isaikkum | O young flowers playing music with sweet lips |
| Ilam pookkalae | O young flowers |
| Adi eduthu kodukkum | Giving the starting beat |
| Isai paadalae | O musical song |
| Ini arangil nadakkum oru pottiyae | Now a contest that happens on stage |
| Kalai valara jeyikkum isai paadiyae | Singing music to win so art can flourish |
| Male | |
| Idhu raajaavin raajaangam | This is the king's kingdom |
| Pudhu rojaavin boopaalam | The morning ragam of a new rose |
| Suga sangeetha oorkolam | A procession of delightful music |
| Varum ullaasa vaibogam | An incoming joyful festival |
| Female | |
| Oru yogamae parisaagumae | A fortune itself will become the reward |
| Kara oligal kodukkum suga layangalae | Pleasant rhythms provided by applause |
| Female | |
| Idhazh inikka isaikkum | O young flowers playing music with sweet lips |
| Ilam pookkalae | O young flowers |
| Adi eduthu kodukkum | Giving the starting beat |
| Isai paadalae | O musical song |
| Ini arangil nadakkum oru pottiyae..ae… | Now a contest that happens on stage... |
| Female | |
| Vinvelikku poi varavae | To travel to space and return |
| Vinkalathil yetri vaithae | Sending women up in spacecrafts |
| Pengalaiyum pottrum | Foreign nations are the ones |
| Ayal naadu thaan | That truly honor women |
| Male | |
| Pengalukku seervarisai | Giving dowry gifts to women |
| Seivadhilae peru petra | Famous for practicing this |
| Unnadhathil baaradham | Can grand India ever become equal |
| Pol aagumo | To those nations? |
| Female | |
| Kaalam ellaam | All through the ages |
| Maadhar thammai | To keep women confined |
| Soru mattum aakkidavae | Just to cook meals |
| Pen adimai aakki vaithaar needhiyaa | Making women slaves, is this justice? |
| Male | |
| Aanum pennum | Man and woman |
| Serum vaazhvil | In life spent together |
| Aanin nizhal aavadhuvae | Becoming the shadow of a man |
| Pengalukku paadhugaappu aagumae | Is the real protection for women |
| Female | |
| Suga vaazhvil aanin adimai | Slaves to men in a comfortable life |
| Ingu yedhu pennukku urimai | What right does a woman have here? |
| Male | |
| Samamaaga aanum pennum | Equally, man and woman |
| Ondru serndhu vaazhum nilam idhae | This is the land where they live united |
| Female | |
| Ini maadharin nilai ongavae | From now on, for women's status to rise |
| Sama urimai adaiya kural kodukkalaam | We can raise our voice for equal rights |
| Male | |
| Idhazh inikka isaikkum | O young flowers playing music with sweet lips |
| Ilam pookkalae | O young flowers |
| Adi eduthu kodukkum | Giving the starting beat |
| Isai paadalae | O musical song |
| Female :Ini arangil nadakkum | Female: Now happening on stage |
| Oru pottiyae..ae… | A contest... ae... |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………………. | [Interlude / Musical beat] |
| Female | |
| Ethanaiyo naattinilae | In so many countries |
| Pandhaiyatthil potti ittae | Competing in track races |
| Vetri petra P T usha ponnu thaan | P. T. Usha is a successful woman |
| Male | |
| Illai endru yaaru sonnaa | Who said no to that? |
| Nalla padi payirchi thandha | The person who trained her well |
| Aan pillaiyum keralatthu | The male coach is also a person |
| Aalu thaan | From Kerala |
| Female | |
| Vaelai vetti yedhum indri | Without any proper work |
| Saalai pakkam kaathirundhae | Waiting by the roadside |
| Pengalaiyae nottam idum romeo | The Romeos who stare at women |
| Male | |
| Naangal kettu ponadharkku | For us going astray |
| Selai maari pondhu thaan | Hiding behind the sari like a hollow |
| Unmaiyilae kaaranam thaan aagumae | Is truly the main reason |
| Female | |
| Pazhi pesi pennai pazhikkum | Blaming and insulting women |
| Idhu thaanae aanin vazhakkam | This alone is man's habit |
| Male | |
| Idhu poga poga puriyum | This will be understood as time goes on |
| Nijam yedhu thaan endru theriyum | What the truth is will be known |
| Female | |
| Varum kaalamum sariyaagavae | For the coming times to be right |
| Thalai nimirndhu ezhundhu anivagukkalaam | We can stand tall and march forward |
| Male | |
| Idhazh inikka isaikkum | O young flowers playing music with sweet lips |
| Ilam pookkalae | O young flowers |
| Adi eduthu kodukkum | Giving the starting beat |
| Isai paadalae | O musical song |
| Female :Ini arangil nadakkum oru pottiyae | Female: Now a contest that happens on stage |
| Kalai valara jeyikkum isai paadiyae | Singing music to win so art can flourish |
| Male | |
| Idhu raajaavin raajaangam | This is the king's kingdom |
| Pudhu rojaavin boopaalam | The morning ragam of a new rose |
| Female | |
| Suga sangeetha oorkolam | A procession of delightful music |
| Varum ullaasa vaibogam | An incoming joyful festival |
| Male | |
| Oru yogamae parisaagumae | A fortune itself will become the reward |
| Kara oligal kodukkum suga layangalae | Pleasant rhythms provided by applause |
| Female | |
| Idhazh inikka isaikkum | O young flowers playing music with sweet lips |
| Ilam pookkalae | O young flowers |
| Adi eduthu kodukkum | Giving the starting beat |
| Isai paadalae | O musical song |
| Male :Ini arangil nadakkum | Male: Now happening on stage |
| Oru pottiyae hoo ooo | A contest... hoo ooo |
இதழ் இனிக்க இசைக்கும்
இளம் பூக்களே
அடி எடுத்து கொடுக்கும்
இசைப் பாடலே
இனி அரங்கில் நடக்கும்
ஒரு போட்டியே
கலை வளர ஜெயிக்கும்
இசைப் பாடியே
O young flowers playing music with sweet lips
O young flowers
Giving the starting beat
O musical song
Now a contest that happens on stage
Singing music to win so art can flourish
இது ராஜாவின் ராஜாங்கம்
புது ரோஜாவின் பூபாளம்
சுக சங்கீத ஊர்கோலம்
வரும் உல்லாச வைபோகம்
This is the king's kingdom
The morning ragam of a new rose
A procession of delightful music
An incoming joyful festival
ஒரு யோகமே பரிசாகுமே
கர ஒலிகள் கொடுக்கும்
சுக லயங்களே
A fortune itself will become the reward
Pleasant rhythms provided by applause
இதழ் இனிக்க இசைக்கும்
இளம் பூக்களே
அடி எடுத்து கொடுக்கும்
இசைப் பாடலே
இனி அரங்கில் நடக்கும்
ஒரு போட்டியே...ஏ.....
O young flowers playing music with sweet lips
O young flowers
Giving the starting beat
O musical song
Now a contest that happens on stage...
பெண்
: விண்வெளிக்கு போய் வரவே
விண்கலத்தில் ஏற்றி வைத்தே
பெண்களையும் போற்றும்
அயல் நாடுதான்
To travel to space and return
Sending women up in spacecrafts
Foreign nations are the ones
That truly honor women
பெண்களுக்கு சீர்வரிசை
செய்வதிலே பேரு பெற்ற
உன்னதத்தில் பாரதம்
போல் ஆகுமோ
Giving dowry gifts to women
Famous for practicing this
Can grand India ever become equal
To those nations?
காலம் எல்லாம்
மாதர் தம்மை
சோறு மட்டும் ஆக்கிடவே
பெண் அடிமை
ஆக்கி வைத்தார் நீதியா
All through the ages
To keep women confined
Just to cook meals
Making women slaves, is this justice?
ஆணும் பெண்ணும்
சேரும் வாழ்வில்
ஆணின் நிழல் ஆவதுவே
பெண்களுக்கு பாதுகாப்பு ஆகுமே
Man and woman
In life spent together
Becoming the shadow of a man
Is the real protection for women
சுக வாழ்வில் ஆணின் அடிமை
இங்கு ஏது பெண்ணுக்கு உரிமை
Slaves to men in a comfortable life
What right does a woman have here?
சமமாக ஆணும் பெண்ணும்
ஒன்று சேர்ந்து வாழும் நிலம் இதே
Equally, man and woman
This is the land where they live united
இனி மாதரின் நிலை ஓங்கவே
சம உரிமை அடைய குரல் கொடுக்கலாம்
From now on, for women's status to rise
We can raise our voice for equal rights
இதழ் இனிக்க இசைக்கும்
இளம் பூக்களே
அடி எடுத்து கொடுக்கும்
இசைப் பாடலே
இனி அரங்கில் நடக்கும்
ஒரு போட்டியே....ஏ.....
O young flowers playing music with sweet lips
O young flowers
Giving the starting beat
O musical song
Female: Now happening on stage
A contest... ae...
....................................
[Interlude / Musical beat]
எத்தனையோ நாட்டினிலே
பந்தயத்தில் போட்டி இட்டே
வெற்றி பெற்ற பி டி உஷா
பொண்ணுதான்
In so many countries
Competing in track races
P. T. Usha is a successful woman
இல்லை என்று யாரு சொன்னா
நல்ல படி பயிற்சி தந்த
ஆண் பிள்ளையும் கேரளத்து
ஆளுதான்
Who said no to that?
The person who trained her well
The male coach is also a person
From Kerala
வேலை வெட்டி ஏதும் இன்றி
சாலை பக்கம் காத்திருந்தே
பெண்களையே நோட்டம் இடும் ரோமியோ
Without any proper work
Waiting by the roadside
The Romeos who stare at women
நாங்கள் கெட்டு போனதற்கு
சேலை மாறி போனதுதான்
உண்மையிலே காரணம்தான் ஆகுமே
For us going astray
Hiding behind the sari like a hollow
Is truly the main reason
பழி பேசி பெண்ணை பழிக்கும்
இதுதானே ஆணின் வழக்கம்
Blaming and insulting women
This alone is man's habit
இது போக போக புரியும்
நிஜம் எதுதான் என்று தெரியும்
This will be understood as time goes on
What the truth is will be known
வரும் காலமும் சரியாகவே
தலை நிமிர்ந்து எழுந்து அணிவகுக்கலாம்
For the coming times to be right
We can stand tall and march forward
இதழ் இனிக்க இசைக்கும்
இளம் பூக்களே
அடி எடுத்து கொடுக்கும்
இசைப் பாடலே
இனி அரங்கில் நடக்கும்
ஒரு போட்டியே
கலை வளர ஜெயிக்கும்
இசைப் பாடியே
O young flowers playing music with sweet lips
O young flowers
Giving the starting beat
O musical song
Female: Now a contest that happens on stage
Singing music to win so art can flourish
இது ராஜாவின் ராஜாங்கம்
புது ரோஜாவின் பூபாளம்
This is the king's kingdom
The morning ragam of a new rose
சுக சங்கீத ஊர்கோலம்
வரும் உல்லாச வைபோகம்
A procession of delightful music
An incoming joyful festival
ஒரு யோகமே பரிசாகுமே
கர ஒலிகள் கொடுக்கும்
சுக லயங்களே
A fortune itself will become the reward
Pleasant rhythms provided by applause
இதழ் இனிக்க இசைக்கும்
இளம் பூக்களே
அடி எடுத்து கொடுக்கும்
இசைப் பாடலே
இனி அரங்கில் நடக்கும்
ஒரு போட்டியே ஹோ ஹோ
O young flowers playing music with sweet lips
O young flowers
Giving the starting beat
O musical song
Male: Now happening on stage
A contest... hoo ooo
Idhazh inikka isaikkum
O young flowers playing music with sweet lips
Ilam pookkalae
O young flowers
Adi eduthu kodukkum
Giving the starting beat
Isai paadalae
O musical song
Ini arangil nadakkum oru pottiyae
Now a contest that happens on stage
Kalai valara jeyikkum isai paadiyae
Singing music to win so art can flourish
Idhu raajaavin raajaangam
This is the king's kingdom
Pudhu rojaavin boopaalam
The morning ragam of a new rose
Suga sangeetha oorkolam
A procession of delightful music
Varum ullaasa vaibogam
An incoming joyful festival
Oru yogamae parisaagumae
A fortune itself will become the reward
Kara oligal kodukkum suga layangalae
Pleasant rhythms provided by applause
Idhazh inikka isaikkum
O young flowers playing music with sweet lips
Ilam pookkalae
O young flowers
Adi eduthu kodukkum
Giving the starting beat
Isai paadalae
O musical song
Ini arangil nadakkum oru pottiyae..ae…
Now a contest that happens on stage...
Vinvelikku poi varavae
To travel to space and return
Vinkalathil yetri vaithae
Sending women up in spacecrafts
Pengalaiyum pottrum
Foreign nations are the ones
Ayal naadu thaan
That truly honor women
Pengalukku seervarisai
Giving dowry gifts to women
Seivadhilae peru petra
Famous for practicing this
Unnadhathil baaradham
Can grand India ever become equal
Pol aagumo
To those nations?
Kaalam ellaam
All through the ages
Maadhar thammai
To keep women confined
Soru mattum aakkidavae
Just to cook meals
Pen adimai aakki vaithaar needhiyaa
Making women slaves, is this justice?
Aanum pennum
Man and woman
Serum vaazhvil
In life spent together
Aanin nizhal aavadhuvae
Becoming the shadow of a man
Pengalukku paadhugaappu aagumae
Is the real protection for women
Suga vaazhvil aanin adimai
Slaves to men in a comfortable life
Ingu yedhu pennukku urimai
What right does a woman have here?
Samamaaga aanum pennum
Equally, man and woman
Ondru serndhu vaazhum nilam idhae
This is the land where they live united
Ini maadharin nilai ongavae
From now on, for women's status to rise
Sama urimai adaiya kural kodukkalaam
We can raise our voice for equal rights
Idhazh inikka isaikkum
O young flowers playing music with sweet lips
Ilam pookkalae
O young flowers
Adi eduthu kodukkum
Giving the starting beat
Isai paadalae
O musical song
Female :Ini arangil nadakkum
Female: Now happening on stage
Oru pottiyae..ae…
A contest... ae...
………………………………….
[Interlude / Musical beat]
Ethanaiyo naattinilae
In so many countries
Pandhaiyatthil potti ittae
Competing in track races
Vetri petra P T usha ponnu thaan
P. T. Usha is a successful woman
Illai endru yaaru sonnaa
Who said no to that?
Nalla padi payirchi thandha
The person who trained her well
Aan pillaiyum keralatthu
The male coach is also a person
Aalu thaan
From Kerala
Vaelai vetti yedhum indri
Without any proper work
Saalai pakkam kaathirundhae
Waiting by the roadside
Pengalaiyae nottam idum romeo
The Romeos who stare at women
Naangal kettu ponadharkku
For us going astray
Selai maari pondhu thaan
Hiding behind the sari like a hollow
Unmaiyilae kaaranam thaan aagumae
Is truly the main reason
Pazhi pesi pennai pazhikkum
Blaming and insulting women
Idhu thaanae aanin vazhakkam
This alone is man's habit
Idhu poga poga puriyum
This will be understood as time goes on
Nijam yedhu thaan endru theriyum
What the truth is will be known
Varum kaalamum sariyaagavae
For the coming times to be right
Thalai nimirndhu ezhundhu anivagukkalaam
We can stand tall and march forward
Idhazh inikka isaikkum
O young flowers playing music with sweet lips
Ilam pookkalae
O young flowers
Adi eduthu kodukkum
Giving the starting beat
Isai paadalae
O musical song
Female :Ini arangil nadakkum oru pottiyae
Female: Now a contest that happens on stage
Kalai valara jeyikkum isai paadiyae
Singing music to win so art can flourish
Idhu raajaavin raajaangam
This is the king's kingdom
Pudhu rojaavin boopaalam
The morning ragam of a new rose
Suga sangeetha oorkolam
A procession of delightful music
Varum ullaasa vaibogam
An incoming joyful festival
Oru yogamae parisaagumae
A fortune itself will become the reward
Kara oligal kodukkum suga layangalae
Pleasant rhythms provided by applause
Idhazh inikka isaikkum
O young flowers playing music with sweet lips
Ilam pookkalae
O young flowers
Adi eduthu kodukkum
Giving the starting beat
Isai paadalae
O musical song
Male :Ini arangil nadakkum
Male: Now happening on stage
Oru pottiyae hoo ooo
A contest... hoo ooo
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song presents a lively musical debate (patti mandram style) between male and female perspectives on stage, centered on women's rights, gender equality, and social roles. The female perspective argues against patriarchal subjugation, highlighting how women are restricted to domestic duties and objectified, while invoking international progress and female icons like athlete P. T. Usha. The male perspective responds by pointing out men's roles in supporting and training women, arguing for harmony and protective partnership. Ultimately, the song champions equal rights, mutual respect, and rising together with head held high for a balanced future.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Idhazh inikka isaikkum / Adi eduthu kodukkum”
The second letters 'dh' match in 'Idhazh' and 'Adi', creating Tamil rhythmic harmony.
Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Idhazh inikka isaikkum / Ilam pookkalae”
Repetition of initial vowel sounds 'I' across 'Idhazh' and 'Ilam'.
Metaphor
“Ilam pookkalae”
Comparing singers/performers to young blooming flowers ('Ilam pookkalae').
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam for the 1992 Tamil film 'Agni Paarvai', the song functions as a stage debate song (Patti Mandram Paattu), a popular trope in Tamil cinema during the 80s and 90s used to highlight social issues like gender equality through catchy rhythmic dialogues.
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