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Koovudhu Koovudhu Seval Koovudhu

From Pennin Perumai · 1956

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
Leela, Jikki
Music directors
B. N. Rao, A. Rama Rao
Details
Pennin Perumai1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Selvam unnai thaedi vandhadhuWealth has come seeking you
KaeleerooListen, O people
Female :Ini jayamae undu bayame illai vaareerooFemale: Victory is yours now, there is no fear, come along!
Female
Urangaamalae ezhunthu vaaraaiRise up without remaining asleep and come
Aaaa…aaa…aaa…Aaaa…aaa…aaa…
Female
Thayangaamal nimirndhu paaraaiLook up boldly without hesitation
Aaa….aaa….aaa…Aaa….aaa….aaa…
Females :Aaa….aaa….aaa…Females: Aaa….aaa….aaa…
Female
Urangaamalae ezhunthu vaaraaiRise up without remaining asleep and come
Female
Thayangaamal nimirndhu paaraaiLook up boldly without hesitation
Female
NinaikaadhaeDo not overthink
Female :MadhikaadhaeFemale: Do not give weight to doubts

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This motivational sequence serves as an awakening call, encouraging individuals to cast off laziness, fear, and self-doubt. It heralds the arrival of good fortune and victory, calling on the listeners to stand tall, look ahead with confidence, and embrace success without hesitation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Ninaikaadhae / Female :Madhikaadhae

The consecutive lines end with matching verbal suffixes (-aadhae) in 'Ninaikaadhae' and 'Madhikaadhae', adding a poetic cadence.

Anaphora (Repetition)

Urangaamalae ezhunthu vaaraai

The phrase 'Urangaamalae ezhunthu vaaraai' is repeated to reinforce the thematic urge to wake up and act.

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Trivia

Pennin Perumai (1956) is a Tamil drama film starring Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, and P. Bhanumathi. The movie was a remake of the 1955 Telugu hit 'Santhosham', with music composed by B. Gopalam and A. Rama Rao.

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