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Lyrics & meaning

Ithazh Irandum

From Rani Samyuktha · 1962

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, T. S. Bhagavathy
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Rani Samyuktha1962

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Idhazh irandum paadattumLet the two lips sing
Imai irandum moodattumLet the two eyelids close
Idhazh irandum paadattumLet the two lips sing
Imai irandum moodattumLet the two eyelids close
Udhaya sooriyan malarum podhuWhen the morning sun rises
Unadhu kangal malarattumLet your eyes open and blossom
Udhaya sooriyan malarum podhuWhen the morning sun rises
Unadhu kangal malarattumLet your eyes open and blossom
Idhazh irandum paadattumLet the two lips sing
Imai irandum moodattumLet the two eyelids close
Female
Pudhiya kaalam pirandhadhendruProclaiming that a new era has been born
Porr mugathil yaeri nindruStanding tall at the forefront of the battle
Pudhiya kaalam pirandhadhendruProclaiming that a new era has been born
Porr mugathil yaeri nindruStanding tall at the forefront of the battle
Pagaivar veezha porr puriyum naattilaeIn a land fighting war to defeat the enemies
Pagaivar veezha porr puriyum naattilaeIn a land fighting war to defeat the enemies
Neeyum pazham perumai vilakka vandhaai veetilaeYou came to our home to illuminate our ancient glory
Kannae idhazh irandum paadattumMy precious one, let the two lips sing
Imai irandum moodattumLet the two eyelids close
Female
Vaalodu porr kalathil avar aaduvaarHe will dance on the battlefield with his sword
Kai valaiyodu avarmaarbil naan aaduvaenI will rest against his chest with my jingling bangles
Vaalodu porr kalathil avar aaduvaarHe will dance on the battlefield with his sword
Kai valaiyodu avarmaarbil naan aaduvaenI will rest against his chest with my jingling bangles
Engal tholodu kilipola nee aaduvaaiYou will play on our shoulders like a sweet parrot
Engal tholodu kilipola nee aaduvaaiYou will play on our shoulders like a sweet parrot
Vettri thunivodu thaai naattin pugazh paaduvomWith victorious courage, we shall sing the glory of the motherland
Kannae idhazh irandum paadattumMy precious one, let the two lips sing
Imai irandum moodattumLet the two eyelids close
Female
Veeru konda vaenghai pola vettri kolluvaarHe will achieve victory like a fierce tiger
Thaan vendru vandha saedhi ellaam unakku solvaarHe will share with you all the news of his triumph
Maari maari mutham ittu vaarthai uraippaarHe will speak sweet words while showering kisses repeatedly
Indru maalai itta mangai pola ennai anaippaarHe will embrace me like a newly wedded bride today
Kannae…My precious one...
Male
Idhazh irandum paadattumLet the two lips sing
Imai irandum moodattumLet the two eyelids close
Idhazh irandum paadattumLet the two lips sing
Imai irandum moodattumLet the two eyelids close
Udhaya sooriyan malarum podhuWhen the morning sun rises
Unadhu kangal malarattumLet your eyes open and blossom
Idhazh irandum paadattumLet the two lips sing
Imai irandum moodattumLet the two eyelids close

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song from Rani Samyuktha (1962) serves as both a soothing lullaby for a child and a tribute to a warrior husband on the battlefield. The singer lulls her precious child to sleep, telling the baby to sleep peacefully until the morning sun rises. She speaks of the child as the lamp that brightens the ancient heritage of their lineage. Intertwined with maternal affection is a sense of patriotic pride and romantic anticipation. The lyrics contrast the father fighting courageously like a fierce tiger on the battlefield with the warmth of the home where he will return victorious to embrace his family. Through Kannadasan's gentle lyrics and K. V. Mahadevan's melodious score, the song beautifully blends heroic valor with tender domestic love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Idhazh irandum paadattum / Imai irandum moodattum

Repetition of the initial 'I' sound in consecutive lines ('Idhazh' and 'Imai'), creating a soothing, rhythmic cadence ideal for a lullaby.

Uvamai (Simile)

Engal tholodu kilipola nee aaduvaai

Comparing the playful child resting on the parents' shoulders to a gentle parrot ('kilipola').

Uvamai (Simile)

Veeru konda vaenghai pola vettri kolluvaar

Comparing the warrior husband's valor and strength in battle to that of a fierce tiger ('vaenghai pola').

Anaphora / Refrain

Idhazh irandum paadattum / Imai irandum moodattum

Repetition of the opening refrain throughout the song to reinforce the comforting lullaby theme.

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Trivia

Rani Samyuktha (1962) is a historical romance film starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) as King Prithviraj Chauhan and Padmini as Princess Samyuktha. The film's music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and this track stands out as a rare combination of a lullaby blended with patriotic valor, featuring the sweet vocal rendition by T. M. Soundarajan and T. S. Bhagavathy.

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