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Maaradha Song Lyrics – Sangathamizhan

From Sangathamizhan · 2019

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
Shankar Mahadevan
Music director
Vivek-Mervin
Details
Sangathamizhan2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hey aayiram kodigalHey, those who embezzled thousands of crores,
AdithavanaiThe ones who looted,
Kaathida vazhi irukkuThere is a way to protect them.
Pasiyinil yengidumFor the one yearning in severe hunger,
Ezhaikku thaanOnly for that poor person,
Siraiyinil edam irukkuThere is space reserved in prison.
Male
Vinkalam padaithidaTo build spacecrafts,
Nidhi irukkuFunds are readily available,
KazhivaraiBut toilets,
NammakketharkkuWhy do we need them?
Male
Aalaigal amaithidaTo build factories,
Nilam irukkuLand is available,
Vayal veli namakkedharkkuWhy do we need agricultural fields?
Male
Pala pala aayiram kodigalMany, many thousands of crores,
AdithavanaiThe ones who looted,
Kaathida vazhi irukkuThere is a way to protect them.
Pasiyinil yengidumFor the one yearning in severe hunger,
Ezhaikku thaanOnly for that poor person,
Siraiyinil edam irukkuThere is space reserved in prison.
Male
Vinkalam padaithidaTo build spacecrafts,
Nidhi irukkuFunds are readily available,
KazhivaraiBut toilets,
NammakketharkkuWhy do we need them?
Male
Aalaigal amaithidaTo build factories,
Nilam irukkuLand is available,
Vayal veli namakkedharkkuWhy do we need agricultural fields?
Chorus
{Hmm mm mm hmm mm mm mm{Humming sounds}
Hmm hmm hmm hmm mm mm} (2){Humming sounds} (2)
Hoo hoo hoo ooo hoo hooHoo hoo hoo ooo hoo hoo
Hoo hoo hoo ooo hoo hooHoo hoo hoo ooo hoo hoo
Male
Kanneerin artham maara kandomWe saw the meaning of tears change,
Inbangal nenjil yera kandomWe saw joy rise in our hearts,
Male
Poraali inamada..We are a race of fighters, my friend!
Chorus :Oo hhoo ooChorus: Oo hhoo oo
Male :Nalai namadhadaaMale: Tomorrow belongs to us, my friend!
Chorus :Oo hhoo ooChorus: Oo hhoo oo

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song presents a hard-hitting socio-political critique of inequality, system failure, and misplaced economic priorities. The lyrics contrast how high-profile corporate embezzlers are granted institutional protection while the destitute are incarcerated for mere survival. Through sharp irony, it questions state spending on space exploration and industrialization at the expense of basic human necessities like sanitation and agricultural land. Despite this grim reality, the song shifts into an empowering chant of resilience, declaring that the working class is a community of fighters who will transform their tears into joy and claim a better tomorrow.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Irony / Rhetorical Question

Kazhivarai Nammakketharkku

The lyricist uses sarcastic rhetorical questions to mock state priorities, asking why citizens need toilets or farmlands when funds are poured into space programs and factories.

Antithesis (Socio-political contrast)

Adithavanai Kaathida vazhi irukku / Pasiyinil yengidum Ezhaikku thaan Siraiyinil edam irukku

Contrasts the safety given to high-value financial criminals against the harsh punishment given to starving poor people.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Kaathida vazhi irukku

Refers to the repetition of similar ending phrase structures across lines to create a rhythmic cadence (e.g., 'vazhi irukku', 'edam irukku', 'nidhi irukku').

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Trivia

The lyrics are featured in the 2019 Tamil action film 'Sangathamizhan', starring Vijay Sethupathi. Composed by the musical duo Vivek-Mervin with lyrics by Madhan Karky, the song addresses real-world issues in contemporary Tamil society, such as the conversion of fertile agricultural land into industrial zones.

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