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Mayakkam Kuzhappam

From Aan Pillai Singam · 1975

Lyricist
‘Avinasi’ Mani
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Vijaya Bhaskar
Movie name
Aan Pillai Singam
Movie release year
1975
Lyrics added on
1 Oct 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mayakkam kuzhappam nerumpothu
Payanthaal kozhai nenjam
Thairiyamaaga poruppai yaerkka
Thuninthaal aambillai singam
Vaa……..thirumbi…..vaa…..
Mayakkam kuzhappam nerumpothu
Payanthaal kozhai nenjam
Thairiyamaaga poruppai yaerkka
Thuninthaal aambillai singam
Vaa……..thirumbi…..vaa…..
Manamirunthaal nalla vazhi pirakkum
Thunivirunthaal endrum vettri varum
Soozhum pagai vantha podhum
Vellum vaai kaana vendum
Ulagam unai potra vendum
Mayakkam kuzhappam nerumpothu
Payanthaal kozhai nenjam
Thairiyamaaga poruppai yaerkka
Thuninthaal aambillai singam
Vaa……..thirumbi…..vaa…..
Sri ramanukkum intha sodhanaithaan
Antha gowravarkkum vantha vedhanaithaan
Mudhalil adharmam vendraalum
Mudivil dharmam thaan vellum
Adhanai enna vendum
Mayakkam kuzhappam nerumpothu
Payanthaal kozhai nenjam
Thairiyamaaga poruppai yaerkka
Thuninthaal aambillai singam
Aambillai singam……
Vaazhkkai endraal pala vazhiyirukkum
Adhil nalvazhiyai naam amaiththu kolvom
Nambi varuvorao kaappom
Yaeiththu pizhaipporai saaippom
Vaazhum muraiyodu vaazhvom
Mayakkam kuzhappam nerumpothu
Payanthaal kozhai nenjam
Thairiyamaaga poruppai yaerkka
Thuninthaal aambillai singam……
When doubt and confusion arise,
fearing them shows a cowardly heart.
To bravely take on responsibility,
if you dare, you are a lion among men!
Come... come back... come...
When doubt and confusion arise,
fearing them shows a cowardly heart.
To bravely take on responsibility,
if you dare, you are a lion among men!
Come... come back... come...
Where there is a will, a good way will open,
where there is courage, victory will always follow.
Even when enemies surround you,
you must find a way to triumph.
The world must look up to you!
When doubt and confusion arise,
fearing them shows a cowardly heart.
To bravely take on responsibility,
if you dare, you are a lion among men!
Come... come back... come...
Even Lord Rama had to face such trials,
and even the Kauravas met their agonizing defeat.
Even if injustice wins at first,
in the end, righteousness alone will triumph!
You must always remember that.
When doubt and confusion arise,
fearing them shows a cowardly heart.
To bravely take on responsibility,
if you dare, you are a lion among men!
A lion among men...
Life has many different paths,
let us carve out the right path for ourselves.
Let us protect those who place their trust in us,
let us defeat those who live by cheating others,
let us live our lives with honour and dignity!
When doubt and confusion arise,
fearing them shows a cowardly heart.
To bravely take on responsibility,
if you dare, you are a lion among men...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This uplifting motivational track emphasizes courage, moral fortitude, and taking accountability during times of confusion and crisis. It contrasts cowardly retreat with the heroic ideal of an 'Aan Pillai Singam' (a lion among men) who steps up bravely to shoulder responsibilities. Drawing upon epic moral parallels like the trials faced by Sri Rama, the lyrics offer reassurance that while injustice (adharmam) may gain temporary victories, ultimate victory always belongs to righteousness (dharmam). The song urges the listener to choose the path of integrity, protect those who place their trust in them, destroy deceitful elements, and live an honorable life that earns the world's respect.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Thuninthaal aambillai singam”

Compares a courageous man taking up responsibility to a 'male lion' (Aambillai singam), symbolizing boldness, leadership, and nobility.

Antithesis / Moral Contrast

“Mudhalil adharmam vendraalum / Mudivil dharmam thaan vellum”

Contrasts initial temporary victory of unrighteousness (Adharmam) with the ultimate inevitable victory of righteousness (Dharmam).

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Mudhalil adharmam vendraalum / Mudivil dharmam thaan vellum”

The second consonant sound 'dha/di' rhymes across consecutive lines ('Mudhalil' / 'Mudivil').

Alliteration / Monai

“Vaazhkkai endraal pala vazhiyirukkum / Vaazhum muraiyodu vaazhvom”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Vaazhkkai' and 'Vaazhum' reinforcing rhythm and mnemonic impact.

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Trivia

'Aan Pillai Singam' (1975) was directed by Avinasi Mani, who also wrote the screenplay and lyrics for the film. The movie stars Sivakumar, Sujatha, and Vijayakumar, with music scored by the veteran composer Vijaya Bhaskar.

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