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Lyrics & meaning

Kaalam Porandiruchu

From Michael Raj · 1987

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Michael Raj
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
27 Feb 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thaanaathanannaathi thanthinaathinaa
Thaanaathanannaathi thanthinaathinaa
Kaalam poranthiruchchu chinna mayilae
Kaaththum adichchiruchchu chinna mayilae
Neram vidinthu vidum chinna mayilae
Namma sogam mudinthuvidum chinna mayilae
Nadakkuthu vazhakku chinna mayilae
Velukkuthu kizhakku chinna mayilae
Nadakkuthu vazhakku chinna mayilae
Velukkuthu kizhakku chinna mayilae
Kaalam poranthiruchchu chinna mayilae
Kaaththum adichchiruchchu chinna mayilae
Chandhiranai pidiththu chinna mayilae
Thanthavargal illai chinna mayilae
Nandhavanam unnai chinna mayilae
Panthadikkum ulagam chinna mayilae
Thanga radhangal aruginilae
Vanthathellaam kanavugalae
Vaazhum anbin uravinilae
Vaasal thedum uyarvugalae
Imayam nammai ezhunthu paarkkum
Kaalam poranthiruchchu chinna mayilae
Kaaththum adichchiruchchu chinna mayilae
Anjugira mugaththai paarpatharkku
Aarumugamkooda varuvathillai
Nenjamenum aduppil nerupirukku
Vanjagarin ulagil payamedharkku
Oodumpothu thuraththumadi
Odhungi nindraal virattumadi
Seeri ezhunthaal vanangumadi
Theerppai maatri ezhuthumadi
Poovum puyalai edhirththu nirkkum
Kaalam poranthiruchchu chinna mayilae
Kaaththum adichchiruchchu chinna mayilae
Neram vidinthu vidum chinna mayilae
Namma sogam mudinthuvidum chinna mayilae
Nadakkuthu vazhakku chinna mayilae
Velukkuthu kizhakku chinna mayilae
Nadakkuthu vazhakku chinna mayilae
Velukkuthu kizhakku chinna mayilae
Kaalam poranthiruchchu chinna mayilae
Kaaththum adichchiruchchu chinna mayilae….
Thanaathananannaadhi thanthinaadhinaa
Thanaathananannaadhi thanthinaadhinaa
Our time has come, little peacock,
The wind is blowing our way, little peacock...
Dawn will soon break, little peacock,
Our sorrow will come to an end, little peacock.
The trial is underway, little peacock,
The eastern sky is brightening, little peacock.
The trial is underway, little peacock,
The eastern sky is brightening, little peacock.
Our time has come, little peacock,
The wind is blowing our way, little peacock...
Catching the moon and gifting it to you,
No one has ever done that, little peacock.
You are like a gentle flower garden, little peacock,
Yet this world kicks you around like a ball, little peacock.
Golden chariots arriving at our doorstep
Were nothing more than dreams.
In a bond nurtured by true love,
Greatness will come searching for our door.
Even the Himalayas will rise and look up to us!
Our time has come, little peacock,
The wind is blowing our way, little peacock...
To look upon a face filled with fear,
Even Lord Murugan will not come.
There is a fire burning in the hearth of our heart,
Why should we fear in a world of deceit?
If you run, it will chase you;
If you shrink away, it will drive you out;
If you rise up in fury, it will bow before you,
And rewrite its verdict!
Even a flower will stand against the storm.
Our time has come, little peacock,
The wind is blowing our way, little peacock.
Dawn will soon break, little peacock,
Our sorrow will come to an end, little peacock.
The trial is underway, little peacock,
The eastern sky is brightening, little peacock.
The trial is underway, little peacock,
The eastern sky is brightening, little peacock.
Our time has come, little peacock,
The wind is blowing our way, little peacock...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Kaalam Poranthiruchchu Chinna Mayilae is an inspiring folk-style song written by lyricist Mu. Metha for the 1987 film Michael Raj. Addressing a young girl affectionately as 'chinna mayilae' (little peacock), the song serves as a powerful call to resilience, hope, and courage in the face of hardship and oppression. It reassures that dark days are ending and justice is dawning. The lyricist urges the listener not to wait passively for divine help or live in fear. Fleeing or backing down only encourages oppressors, whereas standing up fiercely forces the world to bow before you. Emphasizing that even a fragile flower can withstand a raging storm, the song instills self-reliance and the spirit to rewrite one's destiny.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain / Epiphora

“Kaalam poranthiruchchu chinna mayilae”

The affectionate term 'chinna mayilae' is repeated at the end of almost every line, creating a comforting, conversational folk rhythm.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Nenjamenum aduppil nerupirukku”

The heart is compared to a stove carrying inner fire ('nenjamenum aduppil nerupirukku') to denote passion and courage.

Contrast / Imagery

“Poovum puyalai edhirththu nirkkum”

Juxtaposing a delicate flower ('poovum') with a fierce storm ('puyalai') to symbolize courage against overwhelming odds.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

“Imayam nammai ezhunthu paarkkum”

Exaggeration that even the mighty Himalayan mountains will stand up and look at their triumph.

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Trivia

Michael Raj (1987) is an action drama film starring Raghuvaran in the lead title role, directed by V. C. Guhanathan with music composed by Chandrabose. The lyrics were penned by renowned poet Mu. Metha, whose signature reformist and empowering literary style shines throughout this motivational song.

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