Koduppom Kai
From Uravukku Kai Koduppom · 1975
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan
- Music directors
- D. B. Ramachandran, S. P. Venkatesh
- Details
- Uravukku Kai Koduppom1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Koduppom kai koduppom | We shall extend a hand, we shall extend a hand |
| Anbukku kai koduppom | We shall extend a hand to love |
| Arivukku kai koduppom | We shall extend a hand to wisdom |
| Unmaikku kai koduppom | We shall extend a hand to truth |
| Uravukku kai koduppom | We shall extend a hand to relationships |
| Male | |
| Uravukku kai koduppom | We shall extend a hand to relationships |
| Urimaikku kural koduppom | We shall raise our voice for rights |
| Thiramaikku kural koduppom | We shall raise our voice for talent |
| Nalla seyalikku uram koduppom | We shall nurture good deeds |
| Male | |
| Uzhaippukku mathippaloppom | We shall respect hard labor |
| Adhan uyarvukku parisalippom | We shall reward its elevated spirit |
| Yemaaththum pizhaippukku | To deceitful livelihoods |
| Yemaaththum pizhaippukku | To deceitful livelihoods |
| Thadai vithippom | We shall impose a ban |
| Thozhil perumaikke vazhi vaguppom | We shall pave the way for the dignity of labor |
| Male | |
| Uravukku kai koduppom | We shall extend a hand to relationships |
| Urimaikku kural koduppom | We shall raise our voice for rights |
| Thiramaikku kural koduppom | We shall raise our voice for talent |
| Nalla seyalikku uram koduppom | We shall nurture good deeds |
| Male | |
| Nenjuyarththi thalai nimirnthu nindru | Standing with chests puffed out and heads held high |
| Nayavanjagaththai muriyadippom | We shall crush treachery and deceit |
| Lanja lavanyamum panja paathagamum | Bribery, corruption, and heinous crimes |
| Anjiyoda adi koduppom | We shall strike blows to make them flee in fear |
| Male | |
| Nanjai punjai payir minja seithu | Making crops flourish across wet and dry lands |
| Kodum panja peyin uyir kudippom | We shall drain the life out of the cruel demon of famine |
| Anju poothaththayum adakkum sakthiyarul | By the grace of the force that controls the five elements |
| Aathmanyaana kodi pidippom | We shall hold high the flag of spiritual wisdom |
| Male | |
| Ottrumai valarnthiduvom | We shall foster unity |
| Mana vettrumai agatriduvim | We shall dispel differences in minds |
| Vettrigal vilaiththiduvom | We shall yield victories |
| Viruthugal kuvinthiduvom | We shall accumulate accolades |
| Male | |
| Uravukku kai koduppom… | We shall extend a hand to relationships... |
கொடுப்போம் கை கொடுப்போம்
அன்புக்கு கை கொடுப்போம்
அறிவுக்கு கை கொடுப்போம்
உண்மைக்கு கை கொடுப்போம்
உறவுக்கு கை கொடுப்போம்
We shall extend a hand, we shall extend a hand
We shall extend a hand to love
We shall extend a hand to wisdom
We shall extend a hand to truth
We shall extend a hand to relationships
உறவுக்கு கை கொடுப்போம்
உரிமைக்கு குரல் கொடுப்போம்
திறமைக்கு குரல் கொடுப்போம்
நல்ல செயலுக்கு உரம் கொடுப்போம்..
We shall extend a hand to relationships
We shall raise our voice for rights
We shall raise our voice for talent
We shall nurture good deeds
உழைப்புக்கு மதிப்பளிப்போம்
அதன் உயர்வுக்கு பரிசளிப்போம்
ஏமாத்தும் பிழைப்புக்கு
ஏமாத்தும் பிழைப்புக்கு
தடை விதிப்போம்
தொழில் பெருமைக்கே வழி வகுப்போம்.....
We shall respect hard labor
We shall reward its elevated spirit
To deceitful livelihoods
To deceitful livelihoods
We shall impose a ban
We shall pave the way for the dignity of labor
உறவுக்கு கை கொடுப்போம்
உரிமைக்கு குரல் கொடுப்போம்
திறமைக்கு குரல் கொடுப்போம்
நல்ல செயலுக்கு உரம் கொடுப்போம்..
We shall extend a hand to relationships
We shall raise our voice for rights
We shall raise our voice for talent
We shall nurture good deeds
நெஞ்சுயர்த்தி தலை நிமிர்ந்து நின்று
நயவஞ்சகத்தை முறியடிப்போம்
லஞ்ச லாவண்யமும் பஞ்ச பாதகமும்
அஞ்சியோட அடி கொடுப்போம்
Standing with chests puffed out and heads held high
We shall crush treachery and deceit
Bribery, corruption, and heinous crimes
We shall strike blows to make them flee in fear
நஞ்சை புஞ்சை பயிர் மிஞ்ச செய்து
கொடும் பஞ்சப் பேயின் உயிர் குடிப்போம்
அஞ்சு பூதத்தையும் அடக்கும் சக்தியருள்
ஆத்மஞானக் கோடி பிடிப்போம்....
Making crops flourish across wet and dry lands
We shall drain the life out of the cruel demon of famine
By the grace of the force that controls the five elements
We shall hold high the flag of spiritual wisdom
ஒற்றுமை வளர்த்திடுவோம்
மன வேற்றுமை அகற்றிடுவோம்
வெற்றிகள் விளைத்திடுவோம்
விருதுகள் குவித்திடுவோம்.......
We shall foster unity
We shall dispel differences in minds
We shall yield victories
We shall accumulate accolades
உறவுக்கு கை கொடுப்போம்....
We shall extend a hand to relationships...
Koduppom kai koduppom
We shall extend a hand, we shall extend a hand
Anbukku kai koduppom
We shall extend a hand to love
Arivukku kai koduppom
We shall extend a hand to wisdom
Unmaikku kai koduppom
We shall extend a hand to truth
Uravukku kai koduppom
We shall extend a hand to relationships
Uravukku kai koduppom
We shall extend a hand to relationships
Urimaikku kural koduppom
We shall raise our voice for rights
Thiramaikku kural koduppom
We shall raise our voice for talent
Nalla seyalikku uram koduppom
We shall nurture good deeds
Uzhaippukku mathippaloppom
We shall respect hard labor
Adhan uyarvukku parisalippom
We shall reward its elevated spirit
Yemaaththum pizhaippukku
To deceitful livelihoods
Yemaaththum pizhaippukku
To deceitful livelihoods
Thadai vithippom
We shall impose a ban
Thozhil perumaikke vazhi vaguppom
We shall pave the way for the dignity of labor
Uravukku kai koduppom
We shall extend a hand to relationships
Urimaikku kural koduppom
We shall raise our voice for rights
Thiramaikku kural koduppom
We shall raise our voice for talent
Nalla seyalikku uram koduppom
We shall nurture good deeds
Nenjuyarththi thalai nimirnthu nindru
Standing with chests puffed out and heads held high
Nayavanjagaththai muriyadippom
We shall crush treachery and deceit
Lanja lavanyamum panja paathagamum
Bribery, corruption, and heinous crimes
Anjiyoda adi koduppom
We shall strike blows to make them flee in fear
Nanjai punjai payir minja seithu
Making crops flourish across wet and dry lands
Kodum panja peyin uyir kudippom
We shall drain the life out of the cruel demon of famine
Anju poothaththayum adakkum sakthiyarul
By the grace of the force that controls the five elements
Aathmanyaana kodi pidippom
We shall hold high the flag of spiritual wisdom
Ottrumai valarnthiduvom
We shall foster unity
Mana vettrumai agatriduvim
We shall dispel differences in minds
Vettrigal vilaiththiduvom
We shall yield victories
Viruthugal kuvinthiduvom
We shall accumulate accolades
Uravukku kai koduppom…
We shall extend a hand to relationships...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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