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Lyrics & meaning

Oor Pesum Ulagam Pesum

From Kazhugumalai Kallan · 1988

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Kazhugumalai Kallan
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
6 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oor pesum ulagam pesum
Uththamanthaan kazhugumalai kallan
Ullaththilae nalla ullaam
Ullavanthaan kazhugu malai kallan
Ellaarum kondaadum nallavanthaan
Pollaatha puliyaanaan
Illaatha yaezhaikku eppozhuthum
Nambikkai oliyaanaan
Oor pesum ulagam pesum
Uththamanthaan kazhugumalai kallan
Vizhuntha pinnum vidhaiyai polae
Ezhunthu ninnaanae
Virutchamaagi oorukellaam
Nizhalai thanthaanae
Makkalellaam kumbuttu vanangum
Mannan ivan thaanae
Manthaikellaam meippanai pola
Kaaval iruppaanae…..
Thunbaththil yaarukkum kai koduppaan
Thukkaththai theerththu kann thudaippaan
Oor pesum ulagam pesum
Uththamanthaan kazhugumalai kallan
Irunda veettil vilakka eduththu
Yaeththi vaippaanae
Ivana nambi ulaiyai vaippaal
Yaezhi thaaithaanae
Illaarukkellaam vallalap pola
Ellaam tharuvaanae
Enga needhi kangal moodum anga varuvaanae
Veeraththil ivan pol vengai illai
Ullaththa paaththa pachcha pulla
Oor pesum ulagam pesum
Uththamanthaan kazhugumalai kallan
Ullaththilae nalla ullaam
Ullavanthaan kazhugu malai kallan
Ellaarum kondaadum nallavanthaan
Pollaatha puliyaanaan
Illaatha yaezhaikku eppozhuthum
Nambikkai oliyaanaan
Oor pesum ulagam pesum
Uththamanthaan kazhugumalai kallan….
The town talks, the whole world talks,
The thief of Kazhugumalai is a truly noble man!
A man with a good and pure heart,
That is the thief of Kazhugumalai!
A good man celebrated by everyone,
He turned into a fierce tiger...
For the poor who have nothing, always,
He became a light of hope...
The town talks, the whole world talks,
The thief of Kazhugumalai is a truly noble man!
Even after falling, just like a seed,
He rose and stood tall!
Growing into a great tree, for the whole village,
He gave sheltering shade!
A leader whom all the people bow to and respect,
He is that very king!
Like a shepherd watching over his flock,
He stands guard to protect...
In times of trouble, he lends a helping hand to anyone,
He ends their grief and wipes their tears.
The town talks, the whole world talks,
The thief of Kazhugumalai is a truly noble man!
Into a dark house, he brings a lamp,
And lights it up with hope!
Trusting only in him, she puts the cooking pot on the stove,
That poor mother!
Like a generous giver to those in need,
He gives away everything!
Wherever justice closes its eyes, he arrives right there!
In courage, there is no fierce tiger like him,
Yet look into his heart, he is an innocent child!
The town talks, the whole world talks,
The thief of Kazhugumalai is a truly noble man!
A man with a good and pure heart,
That is the thief of Kazhugumalai!
A good man celebrated by everyone,
He turned into a fierce tiger...
For the poor who have nothing, always,
He became a light of hope...
The town talks, the whole world talks,
The thief of Kazhugumalai is a truly noble man....
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a heroic ballad celebrating the protagonist of 'Kazhugumalai Kallan' as a benevolent Robin Hood figure. Though branded as an outlaw or bandit by society, he is revered by the common folk for his righteous soul, immense bravery, and compassion for the destitute. The lyrics emphasize his role as a protector, guardian, and savior of the poor, bringing hope and justice where system failure or hardship prevails.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Vizhuntha pinnum vidhaiyai polae... Virutchamaagi oorukellaam Nizhalai thanthaanae”

Compares the hero's resilience after a fall to a seed that sprouts into a massive tree providing shade to the whole town.

Simile (Upamai)

“Manthaikellaam meippanai pola”

Compares the protagonist's protective nature over the townspeople to a shepherd caring for his flock.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Ullaththa paaththa pachcha pulla”

Metaphorically describes the hero's heart as a 'pachcha pulla' (innocent infant/child) despite his fierce outward bravery.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Vizhuntha pinnum... / Ezhunthu ninnaanae”

The second letter 'zh' (ழ்) matches between 'Vizhuntha' and 'Ezhunthu', creating a harmonious Tamil rhythmic flow.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Oor pesum ulagam pesum”

The repetition of the initial vowel sounds 'Oo' and 'u' creates initial alliteration (Monai).

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Trivia

Written by the iconic lyricist Vaali, this song relies on classical Tamil heroic tropes often seen in late 1980s action drama films. It frames the central protagonist—a bandit—as a righteous guardian of the poor, echoing the popular Robin Hood narrative tradition in South Indian cinema.

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