- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Ilayaraja, S. Sundari
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Adharmam
- Movie release year
- 1994
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Nooru Vayasu Vaazha Venum' is a heartfelt folk-style benediction sung by villagers to bless their noble leader, Dharman, in the film Adharmam (1994). They pray for him to enjoy a long, healthy life spanning a century, untouched by illness. Dharman is depicted as the sole protector of righteousness (Dharmam) in their village, serving as a pillar of strength and justice for the community.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uwamai Ani)
“Andha aala pola / Petha thaayai pola / Dheivam pola aaga venumae”
The lyrics use the word 'pola' (like) to compare Dharman's sheltering nature to a banyan tree ('aala pola'), his unconditional affection to a birth mother ('petha thaayai pola'), and his protective victory to a deity ('dheivam pola').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Nooru vayasu vaazha venum / Noi nodigal yaedhum indri”
Matching initial consonant sounds ('No-' / 'Noi-') in consecutive lines create rhythmic musical harmony.
Eyaipu (Refrain / End Rhyme)
“Em magaraasaa”
The affectionate phrase 'Em magaraasaa' (My king) is repeatedly placed at the end of alternating lines to reinforce emotional devotion and honor.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Kadal neeru ulla kaalam / Undhan peru vaazhumae”
Exaggerating the protagonist's fame to last as long as water exists in the ocean.
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Trivia
The movie 'Adharmam' (1994) features Vijayakanth in the lead role playing the character Dharman. Although the music credits are omitted in the context, the soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by legendary poet Vaali.
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