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Lyrics & meaning

Kadavul Vazhthuppaadum

From Neerum Neruppum · 1971

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Neerum Neruppum
Movie release year
1971
Lyrics added on
8 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kadavul vaazhthu paadum
Ilangaalai naera kaattru
Kadavul vaazhthu paadum
Ilangaalai naera kaattru
En kaigal vanakkam sollum
Senghadhiravanai paarthu
Kadhiravanai paarthu
Thaayin vadivil vandhu
En dheivam kannil theriyum
Thaayin vadivil vandhu
En dheivam kannil theriyum
Aval thaazh panindhu ezhundhaal
Nam thozhilil maenmai vilaiyum
Kadavul vaazhthu paadum
Ilangaalai naera kaattru
En kaigal vanakkam sollum
Senghadhiravanai paarthu
Kadhiravanai paarthu
Oorukkaaga uzhaikkum kaigal
Uyarndhida vendaamo
Avai uyarum podhu imaiyam pola
Therindhida vendaamo
Oorukkaaga uzhaikkum kaigal
Uyarndhida vendaamo
Avai uyarum podhu imaiyam pola
Therindhida vendaamo
Pirarukkaaga vaazhum nenjam
Virindhida vendaamo
Adhu viriyum podhu kundrai pola
Nimirndhida vendaamo
Kadavul vaazhthu paadum
Ilangaalai naera kaattru
En kaigal vanakkam sollum
Senghadhiravanai paarthu
Kadhiravanai paarthu
Vaelum vaalum suzhandrida vendum
Veerarin vilaiyaattil
Adhu naalum kaanum
Paramparai vazhakkam
Thennavar thirunaattil
Vaelum vaalum suzhandrida vendum
Veerarin vilaiyaattil
Adhu naalum kaanum
Paramparai vazhakkam
Thennavar thirunaattil
Naadum veedum nammaal endrum
Nalam pera vendaamo
Andha kadamaikkaaga udalum manamum
Balam pera vendaamo
Kadavul vaazhthu paadum
Ilangaalai naera kaattru
En kaigal vanakkam sollum
Senghadhiravanai paarthu
Kadhiravanai paarthu
Aahahaa aa… aahaahaa aa…
Ohoho ho… ohoho ho…
Sings a song of praise to God,
the fresh morning breeze.
Sings a song of praise to God,
the fresh morning breeze.
My hands fold in greeting
facing the radiant morning sun,
facing the sun.
Coming in the form of a mother,
my God appears before my eyes.
Coming in the form of a mother,
my God appears before my eyes.
If we bow at her feet and rise,
our work will reach great heights.
Sings a song of praise to God,
the fresh morning breeze.
My hands fold in greeting
facing the radiant morning sun,
facing the sun.
Shouldn't the hands that work for the people
rise to greatness?
When they rise, shouldn't they
look grand like the Himalayas?
Shouldn't the hands that work for the people
rise to greatness?
When they rise, shouldn't they
look grand like the Himalayas?
Shouldn't the heart that lives for others
widen with generosity?
And as it widens, shouldn't it
stand tall and firm like a mountain?
Sings a song of praise to God,
the fresh morning breeze.
My hands fold in greeting
facing the radiant morning sun,
facing the sun.
Spears and swords should whirl
in the martial sports of warriors.
That is a daily sight,
a timeless heritage
in this sacred southern land.
Spears and swords should whirl
in the martial sports of warriors.
That is a daily sight,
a timeless heritage
in this sacred southern land.
Shouldn't our nation and our homes
always prosper through our deeds?
For that duty, shouldn't our body and mind
grow in strength?
Sings a song of praise to God,
the fresh morning breeze.
My hands fold in greeting
facing the radiant morning sun,
facing the sun.
Aaha.....aa.....aahaha aa......
Ohoho ho....ohoho ho....
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This inspiring song celebrates devotion, hard work, maternal reveredness, and the rich martial heritage of the Tamil country. Set against the serene backdrop of an early morning breeze and the rising crimson sun, the protagonist pays respect to the sun and motherly divinity, proclaiming that worshiping the mother leads to prosperity in life and profession.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Avai uyarum podhu imaiyam pola”

Compares the rising status of hard-working hands to the majestic Himalayas ('imaiyam pola') and a compassionate heart to a steadfast hill ('kundrai pola').

Alliteration (Monaai)

“Vaelum vaalum suzhandrida vendum”

Repetition of initial consonants like 'v' in 'Vaelum vaalum' and 'Veerarin'.

Rhyme (Edhugai)

“Oorukkaaga uzhaikkum kaigal”

Matching second consonants across lines ('Oorukkaaga' / 'Avai uyarum' / 'Pirarukkaaga').

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Trivia

'Neerum Neruppum' (1971) stars M. G. Ramachandran in a dual role. The music was composed by the legendary duo M. S. Viswanathan - T. K. Ramamoorthy (credited individually or as MSV), featuring vocals by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela with lyrics by Vaali.

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