- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Punnagai
- Movie release year
- 1971
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Sept 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Naalai Naamoru Raajangam Amaippom from the film Punnagai (1971) is an uplifting, philosophically rich song written by Kannadasan. The lyrics emphasize self-determination, responsibility, and the imperative of forward-thinking action. It inspires individuals to take charge of their future, asserting that control over time and destiny lies within one's own hands.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaattu maangal pol naamum vaazhuvom”
Compares human living in absolute freedom without societal ties to wild deer.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kaalam ungalin kaigalin melae”
Metaphorically portrays time as an object restably held within one's palms.
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukkuthodar)
“Naalai enni enni nadathungal vaazhkai”
Repetition of the word 'enni' emphasizes continuous planning for the future.
Rhyme / Parallel Structure (Iyaibu / Monai)
“Aaduvadhendru neeyaadu / Paaduvadhendru nee paadu / Ooduvadhendru nee odu”
Parallel structures with rhythmic endings (Aaduvadhendru, Paaduvadhendru, Ooduvadhendru) creating a compelling musical cadence.
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Trivia
Punnagai (1971) was directed by K. Balachander and featured music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. The track was sung by T. M. Soundararajan and rendered as an inspiring socio-philosophical anthem reflecting character motivations within the film.
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