Nandri Ketta Manitharukku
From Irumbu Thirai – (1960) · 1960
- Lyricist
- Kothamangalam Subbu
- Singer
- Sirkazhi Govindarajan
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Details
- Irumbu Thirai – (1960)1960
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Nandri ketta manitharukku | To ungrateful people |
| Anji nirkkamaattom | We will not stand in fear |
| Naavinikka poiyuraikkum | Those who speak sweet lies |
| Perai nambamaattom | We will not trust those people |
| Endru kooruvomadaa ondru seruvomadaa | We will proclaim this and unite together |
| Veeru kondu singampol | With courage like a lion |
| Munneruvomadaa | We will march forward |
| Male | |
| Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu | Money tramples upon the heads |
| Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai | Of simple poor people; thinking about this |
| Enni enni thozhilaalar | Thinking and thinking, the working class |
| Nenju kothikkuthu | Heart is boiling with rage |
| Male | |
| Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu | Money tramples upon the heads |
| Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai | Of simple poor people; thinking about this |
| Enni enni thozhilaalar | Thinking and thinking, the working class |
| Nenju kothikkuthu | Heart is boiling with rage |
| Chorus | |
| Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu | Money tramples upon the heads |
| Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai | Of simple poor people; thinking about this |
| Enni enni thozhilaalar | Thinking and thinking, the working class |
| Nenju kothikkuthu | Heart is boiling with rage |
| Male | |
| Vanjanaikkum anjidom | We do not fear deceit |
| Chorus :Vanjanaikkum anjidom | Chorus: We do not fear deceit |
| Male :Panjam noikku anjidom | Male: We do not fear famine or disease |
| Pattinikkum anjidom | We do not fear starvation |
| Chorus :Pattinikkum anjidom | Chorus: We do not fear starvation |
| Pattinikkum anjidom | We do not fear starvation |
| Panjam noikku anjidom | We do not fear famine or disease |
| Pattinikkum anjidom | We do not fear starvation |
| Male | |
| Nenjinai pilantha pothum | Even if our hearts are ripped apart |
| Needhi ketka anjidom | We do not fear to demand justice |
| Chorus :Nenjinai pilantha pothum | Chorus: Even if our hearts are ripped apart |
| Needhi ketka anjidom | We do not fear to demand justice |
| Male | |
| Nermaiyattra pergalin | To dishonest people |
| Kaalgalai vanangidom | We will never bow down at their feet |
| Chorus :Nermaiyattra pergalin | Chorus: To dishonest people |
| Kaalgalai vanangidom | We will never bow down at their feet |
| Male | |
| Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu | Money tramples upon the heads |
| Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai | Of simple poor people; thinking about this |
| Enni enni thozhilaalar | Thinking and thinking, the working class |
| Nenju kothikkuthu | Heart is boiling with rage |
| Chorus | |
| Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu | Money tramples upon the heads |
| Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai | Of simple poor people; thinking about this |
| Enni enni thozhilaalar | Thinking and thinking, the working class |
| Nenju kothikkuthu | Heart is boiling with rage |
| Male | |
| Kaali endrum kooli endrum | Calling us vagrants and hired laborers |
| Keli seiyyum koottamae | Oh crowd that mocks us! |
| Kaaththu maari adikkuthu neer | The wind is turning in direction |
| Edukka venum ottamae | So you better run away! |
| Chorus :Edukka venum ottamae | Chorus: So you better run away! |
| Edukka venum ottamae | You better run away! |
| Chorus | |
| Kaali endrum kooli endrum | Calling us vagrants and hired laborers |
| Keli seiyyum koottamae | Oh crowd that mocks us! |
| Kaaththu maari adikkuthu neer | The wind is turning in direction |
| Edukka venum ottamae | So you better run away! |
| Male | |
| Thaali katti konda | Like a wedded wife |
| Manaivi poluazhiththa engalai | Who ruined us like a wedded wife |
| Chorus :Thaali katti konda | Chorus: Like a wedded wife |
| Manaivi poluazhiththa engalai | Who ruined us like a wedded wife |
| Male | |
| Thavikka vitta perai entha | The ones who left us stranded in misery, on any |
| Naalum marakka maattomae | Day we will never forget! |
| Chorus :Thavikka vitta perai entha | Chorus: The ones who left us stranded in misery, on any |
| Naalum marakka maattomae | Day we will never forget! |
| Male | |
| Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu | Money tramples upon the heads |
| Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai | Of simple poor people; thinking about this |
| Enni enni thozhilaalar | Thinking and thinking, the working class |
| Nenju kothikkuthu | Heart is boiling with rage |
| Chorus | |
| Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu | Money tramples upon the heads |
| Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai | Of simple poor people; thinking about this |
| Enni enni thozhilaalar | Thinking and thinking, the working class |
| Nenju kothikkuthu | Heart is boiling with rage |
நன்றி கெட்ட மனிதருக்கு
அஞ்சி நிற்கமாட்டோம்
நாவினிக்கப் பொய்யுரைக்கும்
பேரை நம்பமாட்டோம்
என்று கூறுவோமடா ஒன்று சேருவோமடா
வீறு கொண்டு சிங்கம்போல்
முன்னேறுவோமடா
To ungrateful people
We will not stand in fear
Those who speak sweet lies
We will not trust those people
We will proclaim this and unite together
With courage like a lion
We will march forward
எளிய மக்கள் தலையில் காசு
ஏறி மிதிக்குது இதை
எண்ணி எண்ணி தொழிலாளர்
நெஞ்சு கொதிக்குது
Money tramples upon the heads
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Heart is boiling with rage
எளிய மக்கள் தலையில் காசு
ஏறி மிதிக்குது இதை
எண்ணி எண்ணி தொழிலாளர்
நெஞ்சு கொதிக்குது
Money tramples upon the heads
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Heart is boiling with rage
எளிய மக்கள் தலையில் காசு
ஏறி மிதிக்குது இதை
எண்ணி எண்ணி தொழிலாளர்
நெஞ்சு கொதிக்குது
Money tramples upon the heads
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Heart is boiling with rage
வஞ்சனைக்கும் அஞ்சிடோம்
குழு :
வஞ்சனைக்கும் அஞ்சிடோம்
பஞ்சம் நோய்க்கு அஞ்சிடோம்
பட்டினிக்கும் அஞ்சிடோம்
குழு :
பட்டினிக்கும் அஞ்சிடோம்
பட்டினிக்கும் அஞ்சிடோம்
பஞ்சம் நோய்க்கு அஞ்சிடோம்
பட்டினிக்கும் அஞ்சிடோம்
We do not fear deceit
Chorus: We do not fear deceit
Male: We do not fear famine or disease
We do not fear starvation
Chorus: We do not fear starvation
We do not fear starvation
We do not fear famine or disease
We do not fear starvation
நெஞ்சினைப் பிளந்த போதும்
நீதி கேட்க அஞ்சிடோம்
குழு :
நெஞ்சினைப் பிளந்த போதும்
நீதி கேட்க அஞ்சிடோம்
Even if our hearts are ripped apart
We do not fear to demand justice
Chorus: Even if our hearts are ripped apart
We do not fear to demand justice
நேர்மையற்ற பேர்களின்
கால்களை வணங்கிடோம்...
குழு :
நேர்மையற்ற பேர்களின்
கால்களை வணங்கிடோம்...
To dishonest people
We will never bow down at their feet
Chorus: To dishonest people
We will never bow down at their feet
எளிய மக்கள் தலையில் காசு
ஏறி மிதிக்குது இதை
எண்ணி எண்ணி தொழிலாளர்
நெஞ்சு கொதிக்குது
Money tramples upon the heads
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Heart is boiling with rage
எளிய மக்கள் தலையில் காசு
ஏறி மிதிக்குது இதை
எண்ணி எண்ணி தொழிலாளர்
நெஞ்சு கொதிக்குது
Money tramples upon the heads
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Heart is boiling with rage
காலி என்றும் கூலி என்றும்
கேலி செய்யும் கூட்டமே
காத்து மாறி அடிக்குது நீர்
எடுக்கவேணும் ஓட்டமே
குழு : எடுக்கவேணும் ஓட்டமே
எடுக்கவேணும் ஓட்டமே
Calling us vagrants and hired laborers
Oh crowd that mocks us!
The wind is turning in direction
So you better run away!
Chorus: So you better run away!
You better run away!
காலி என்றும் கூலி என்றும்
கேலி செய்யும் கூட்டமே
காத்து மாறி அடிக்குது நீர்
எடுக்கவேணும் ஓட்டமே
Calling us vagrants and hired laborers
Oh crowd that mocks us!
The wind is turning in direction
So you better run away!
தாலிக் கட்டிக் கொண்ட
மனைவி போலுழைத்த எங்களை
குழு : தாலிக் கட்டிக் கொண்ட
மனைவி போலுழைத்த எங்களை
Like a wedded wife
Who ruined us like a wedded wife
Chorus: Like a wedded wife
Who ruined us like a wedded wife
தவிக்க விட்ட பேரை எந்த
நாளும் மறக்க மாட்டோமே...
குழு : தவிக்க விட்ட பேரை எந்த
நாளும் மறக்க மாட்டோமே...
The ones who left us stranded in misery, on any
Day we will never forget!
Chorus: The ones who left us stranded in misery, on any
Day we will never forget!
எளிய மக்கள் தலையில் காசு
ஏறி மிதிக்குது இதை
எண்ணி எண்ணி தொழிலாளர்
நெஞ்சு கொதிக்குது
Money tramples upon the heads
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Heart is boiling with rage
எளிய மக்கள் தலையில் காசு
ஏறி மிதிக்குது இதை
எண்ணி எண்ணி தொழிலாளர்
நெஞ்சு கொதிக்குது
Money tramples upon the heads
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Heart is boiling with rage
Nandri ketta manitharukku
To ungrateful people
Anji nirkkamaattom
We will not stand in fear
Naavinikka poiyuraikkum
Those who speak sweet lies
Perai nambamaattom
We will not trust those people
Endru kooruvomadaa ondru seruvomadaa
We will proclaim this and unite together
Veeru kondu singampol
With courage like a lion
Munneruvomadaa
We will march forward
Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu
Money tramples upon the heads
Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Enni enni thozhilaalar
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Nenju kothikkuthu
Heart is boiling with rage
Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu
Money tramples upon the heads
Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Enni enni thozhilaalar
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Nenju kothikkuthu
Heart is boiling with rage
Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu
Money tramples upon the heads
Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Enni enni thozhilaalar
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Nenju kothikkuthu
Heart is boiling with rage
Vanjanaikkum anjidom
We do not fear deceit
Chorus :Vanjanaikkum anjidom
Chorus: We do not fear deceit
Male :Panjam noikku anjidom
Male: We do not fear famine or disease
Pattinikkum anjidom
We do not fear starvation
Chorus :Pattinikkum anjidom
Chorus: We do not fear starvation
Pattinikkum anjidom
We do not fear starvation
Panjam noikku anjidom
We do not fear famine or disease
Pattinikkum anjidom
We do not fear starvation
Nenjinai pilantha pothum
Even if our hearts are ripped apart
Needhi ketka anjidom
We do not fear to demand justice
Chorus :Nenjinai pilantha pothum
Chorus: Even if our hearts are ripped apart
Needhi ketka anjidom
We do not fear to demand justice
Nermaiyattra pergalin
To dishonest people
Kaalgalai vanangidom
We will never bow down at their feet
Chorus :Nermaiyattra pergalin
Chorus: To dishonest people
Kaalgalai vanangidom
We will never bow down at their feet
Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu
Money tramples upon the heads
Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Enni enni thozhilaalar
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Nenju kothikkuthu
Heart is boiling with rage
Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu
Money tramples upon the heads
Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Enni enni thozhilaalar
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Nenju kothikkuthu
Heart is boiling with rage
Kaali endrum kooli endrum
Calling us vagrants and hired laborers
Keli seiyyum koottamae
Oh crowd that mocks us!
Kaaththu maari adikkuthu neer
The wind is turning in direction
Edukka venum ottamae
So you better run away!
Chorus :Edukka venum ottamae
Chorus: So you better run away!
Edukka venum ottamae
You better run away!
Kaali endrum kooli endrum
Calling us vagrants and hired laborers
Keli seiyyum koottamae
Oh crowd that mocks us!
Kaaththu maari adikkuthu neer
The wind is turning in direction
Edukka venum ottamae
So you better run away!
Thaali katti konda
Like a wedded wife
Manaivi poluazhiththa engalai
Who ruined us like a wedded wife
Chorus :Thaali katti konda
Chorus: Like a wedded wife
Manaivi poluazhiththa engalai
Who ruined us like a wedded wife
Thavikka vitta perai entha
The ones who left us stranded in misery, on any
Naalum marakka maattomae
Day we will never forget!
Chorus :Thavikka vitta perai entha
Chorus: The ones who left us stranded in misery, on any
Naalum marakka maattomae
Day we will never forget!
Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu
Money tramples upon the heads
Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Enni enni thozhilaalar
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Nenju kothikkuthu
Heart is boiling with rage
Eliya makkal thalaiyil kaasu
Money tramples upon the heads
Yaeri mithikkuthu idhai
Of simple poor people; thinking about this
Enni enni thozhilaalar
Thinking and thinking, the working class
Nenju kothikkuthu
Heart is boiling with rage
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This revolutionary labor movement anthem from the 1960 movie Irumbu Thirai captures the intense anger, resilience, and unity of the working class rising up against capitalist exploitation and deceitful power structures. The song vows that workers will no longer fear hunger, illness, or oppressive masters, choosing instead to stand as brave as lions and demand social justice at all costs. Through sharp rhetoric, it addresses the mocking elites and capitalist masters who tread on the poor, warning them that the political and social tide is turning. It stresses that the working class will never bow to corrupt rulers nor forgive those who betrayed their trust.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Veeru kondu singampol”
Compares the brave forward march of united workers to a fearless lion using the marker 'pol'.
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Enni enni thozhilaalar”
The word 'enni' (thinking/pondering) is repeated back-to-back to emphasize the continuous agony and brewing rage in the workers' minds.
Rhyme / Assonance (Edhugai)
“Kaali endrum kooli endrum”
Matching second consonants in 'Kaali' and 'kooli' creates a rhythmic cadence while capturing the derogatory labels used by oppressors.
Metaphor (Uruvakam)
“Kaaththu maari adikkuthu neer”
The expression 'Kaaththu maari adikkuthu' (the wind is changing direction) serves as a metaphor for the shifting social and political power dynamic.
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Trivia
Irumbu Thirai (1960) was a remake of the Hindi hit Paigham (1959), produced and directed by S. S. Vasan under Gemini Studios. The song features Sirkazhi Govindarajan's thunderous vocals set to S. V. Venkatraman's music, written by Kothamangalam Subbu, serving as a powerful labor reform anthem reflecting the socialist film trends of that era.
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