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Maaradha Song Lyrics – Sangathamizhan

From Sangathamizhan · 2019

Lyricist: Madhan Karky
Singer: Shankar Mahadevan
Music director: Vivek-Mervin
Movie name: Sangathamizhan
Movie release year: 2019
Lyrics added on: 11 Aug 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Hey aayiram kodigal

Adithavanai

Kaathida vazhi irukku

Pasiyinil yengidum

Ezhaikku thaan

Siraiyinil edam irukku

Vinkalam padaithida

Nidhi irukku

Kazhivarai

Nammakketharkku

Aalaigal amaithida

Nilam irukku

Vayal veli namakkedharkku

Pala pala aayiram kodigal

Adithavanai

Kaathida vazhi irukku

Pasiyinil yengidum

Ezhaikku thaan

Siraiyinil edam irukku

Vinkalam padaithida

Nidhi irukku

Kazhivarai

Nammakketharkku

Aalaigal amaithida

Nilam irukku

Vayal veli namakkedharkku

{Hmm mm mm hmm mm mm mm

Hmm hmm hmm hmm mm mm} (2)

Hoo hoo hoo ooo hoo hoo

Hoo hoo hoo ooo hoo hoo

Kanneerin artham maara kandom

Inbangal nenjil yera kandom

Poraali inamada..

Chorus :Oo hhoo oo

Male :Nalai namadhadaa

Chorus :Oo hhoo oo

Hey, thousands of crores...

for the one who looted them,

there is always a way to protect him.

For the one longing in hunger,

for that poor person alone,

there is a place in prison.

To build a spaceship,

there are plenty of funds,

but as for a toilet,

why would we ever need that?

To set up factories,

there is plenty of land,

why would we ever need farm fields?

Many, many thousands of crores...

for the one who looted them,

there is always a way to protect him.

For the one longing in hunger,

for that poor person alone,

there is a place in prison.

To build a spaceship,

there are plenty of funds,

but as for a toilet,

why would we ever need that?

To set up factories,

there is plenty of land,

why would we ever need farm fields?

{Hmm mm mm hmm mm mm mm

Hmm hmm hmm hmm mm mm} (x2)

Hoo hoo hoo ooo hoo hoo

Hoo hoo hoo ooo hoo hoo

We saw the meaning of tears change,

we saw joy rise in our hearts!

We are a race of fighters!

Chorus: Oo hooo oo

Male: Tomorrow belongs to us!

Chorus: Oo hooo oo

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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