- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music directors
- D. B. Ramachandran, S. P. Venkatesh
- Movie name
- Uravukku Kai Koduppom
- Movie release year
- 1975
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Jul 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Uravukku Kai Koduppom is an uplifting and socio-philosophical anthem that calls for unity, moral integrity, hard work, and justice. The song stresses extending help to truth, love, and human bonds, while actively speaking up for rights and nurturing human capability. It strongly opposes corruption, bribery, and deceit, inspiring society to uphold honor and work together to eliminate social evils and hardship.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Epiphora)
“Anbukku kai koduppom / Arivukku kai koduppom / Urimaikku kural koduppom”
Repetition of the phrase 'kai koduppom' and 'kural koduppom' at the end of successive lines to create a rhythmic call-to-action.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kodum panja peyin uyir kudippom”
Famine is metaphorically characterized as a 'cruel demon' (panja pey) whose life must be vanquished by agricultural abundance.
Emona / Monai (Alliteration)
“Lanja lavanyamum panja paathagamum”
Initial consonant matching across words such as 'Nanjai' and 'Punjai' or 'Lanja' and 'Panja' to give poetic meter and flow.
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Trivia
This song features the powerful, commanding voice of Dr. Seerkazhi Govindarajan, whose iconic classical delivery was frequently sought after for grand philosophical, motivational, and moralistic anthems in classic Tamil cinema. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi was celebrated for incorporating strong social reformist values into simple yet striking Tamil lyricism.
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