- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Radhika, Prabakar
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Nallathai Naadu Kekum
- Movie release year
- 1991
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This uplifting song emphasizes the power of moral integrity, righteous leadership, and hard work. It pays tribute to an ideal leader who lived according to his noble words, setting an example for the whole nation. The speaker promises gentle affection to the virtuous and fierce opposition to those who act deceitfully. Ultimately, the song serves as an encouraging anthem, declaring that honesty, ethical living, and diligent labor will overcome hardship and lead society to a prosperous, golden future.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Nattadhu poovaagum thottadhu ponnaagum”
In lines 'Nattadhu poovaagum' and 'Thottadhu ponnaagum', the second consonants ('tta') rhyme, creating rhythmic harmony.
Metaphor
“Nallorkku yaeniyaai naan maaruvaen”
The speaker compares themselves to a 'ladder' ('yaeniyaai') that helps righteous people climb to success.
Antithesis / Contrast
“Thendral alla puyal endru naan kaattuvaen”
Contrasts the gentle 'breeze' ('thendral') for good deeds with a destructive 'storm' ('puyal') for wicked acts.
Hyperbole / Idiom
“Nattadhu poovaagum thottadhu ponnaagum”
'Thottadhu ponnaagum' (Whatever is touched turns to gold) uses exaggerated imagery to denote absolute success.
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Trivia
The film 'Nallathai Naadu Kekum' (1991) was compiled and completed after M. G. Ramachandran's (MGR) demise using archive footage and tribute concepts. Vaali wrote these lyrics heavily inspired by MGR's political and moral film legacy, reinforcing the imagery of MGR as an iconic leader ('aayiratthil oruvar').
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