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Kakangal Parandhalum

From Nyayangal Jeyikkattum · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Nyayangal Jeyikkattum1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kakangal parandhaalumEven if crows fly,
Megangal midhandhaalumEven if clouds float,
Aagayam azhuku aagamal irukkuThe sky remains unsoiled.
Maaradhu ennaalum oooohoIt will never change forever, ooooho!
Male
Unmaikku yaarumLet anyone paint over
Poosattum saayamThe truth with fake colors,
Ondrukku nooraaiLet the town speak
Pesattum oorumA hundred words for one;
Male
Kakangal parandhaalumEven if crows fly,
Megangal midhandhaalumEven if clouds float,
Aagayam azhuku aagamal irukkuThe sky remains unsoiled.
Maaradhu ennaalum ..It will never change forever..
Chorus
Humming….(Humming….)
Male
Vindhai idhu thaanWhat a wonder this is,
Thandhaikku edhiraeAgainst her own father,
Vazhakkaada magal thunindhaalA daughter dared to litigate!
Vairakal indru thappugal seidhuIf diamonds today commit mistakes
Uppukal aanadhu endraalAnd turn into mere salt,
Male
Yaar meedhuUpon whom
Kuttrangal sollaCan we lay the blame?
Idhu vidhiyandriThis is nothing else
Ver ondrum allaBut fate itself.
Male
Dharmangal ingaeIf righteousness here
Marmangal aanaalBecomes a mystery,
Deivathai koodiEven God himself
Thandikka naerumMay have to be punished!
Male
Kakangal parandhaalumEven if crows fly,
Megangal midhandhaalumEven if clouds float,
Aagayam azhuku aagamal irukkuThe sky remains unsoiled.
Maaradhu ennaalum..It will never change forever..
Male
Seedhai nenjil sreeraman meedhuIn Sita's heart, regarding Lord Rama,
Sandhegam kidiyadhuThere is no doubt.
Saayadhu imayamThe Himalayas do not lean
Puyal veesum samayamEven when a storm blows,
Endrenni vaazhndhidum maadhuSo lives this steadfast woman.
Male
Aanaalum kanneeril aadumYet, bathing in tears,
Ullam alai paaindhuHer mind fluctuates like waves,
Nilaiyindri oodum ooRunning around without stability, oo!
Male
Natpukku koodaEven for friendship,
Karppingu unduIntegrity exists here.
Niram maari pochuIts color has changed today,
Adhu dhanae indruHas it not?
Male
Sattam saatchiConsidering law, testimony,
Sandharppam parthuAnd circumstances,
Mandrangal theerpeluthumThe court delivers its verdict.
Vaai varthai ellaamIf all spoken words
Kaikorthu nindraalJoin hands together,
Unmaigal oomaigal aagumTruths become mute!
Male
Nesangal paasangal saerumAffection and love gather,
Naalu nenjathil thunbathin baaramA burden of sorrow in four hearts.
Male
Nool kondu aadumLike puppets that
Bommaigal polaeDance with strings attached,
Nool mattumThe controlling string alone
Devan kaigalin melaeLies in God's hands.
Male
Kakangal parandhaalumEven if crows fly,
Megangal midhandhaalumEven if clouds float,
Aagayam azhuku aagamal irukkuThe sky remains unsoiled.
Adhu pola vilangattumaeMay it be understood just like that,
Ingae nyaayangal jeyikattumaeMay justice prevail here!
Ingae nyaayangal jeyikattumaeMay justice prevail here!
Ingae nyaayangal jeyikattumaeMay justice prevail here!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Nyayangal Jeyikkattum is a deeply philosophical song reflecting on truth, justice, destiny, and moral integrity during emotional courtroom and interpersonal conflicts. Using the metaphor of the sky remaining stainless despite flying crows or passing clouds, the song emphasizes that ultimate truth cannot be tarnished by falsehoods. It captures a painful dispute where a daughter confronts her father legally, attributing such tragic turns to fate while questioning how righteousness can become obscured in legal proceedings. Ultimately, it portrays humans as puppets in the hands of God, expressing a heartfelt prayer for justice to triumph over deceit.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Aagayam azhuku aagamal irukku

The unsoiled sky ('Aagayam azhuku aagamal irukku') represents ultimate truth remaining unblemished despite external forces ('crows' and 'clouds').

Metaphor

Vairakal indru thappugal seidhu Uppukal aanadhu endraal

Diamonds turning into salt ('Vairakal... Uppukal aanadhu') symbolizes high virtues or esteemed people succumbing to flaws and losing their value.

Simile

Bommaigal polae

Comparing human lives to puppets on strings ('Nool kondu aadum Bommaigal polae') guided entirely by God's unseen hands.

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Trivia

Featuring vocals by K. J. Yesudas and lyrics by Vaali, this song serves as a pivotal emotional and philosophical anchor in the movie, set to music composed by Shankar-Ganesh.

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