- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ore Vanam Ore Boomi
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Jan 2024
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Orae Vanam Orae Boomi' from the 1979 film of the same name is a grand anthem promoting universal humanism, egalitarianism, and world peace. Composed by M. S. Viswanathan and penned by Kavinar Kannadasan, the song emphasizes that despite external differences in nationality, color, or creed, all humans share the same sky and earth. It invokes historical icons of unity and equality—Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Mahatma Gandhi—to reinforce messages of racial harmony, non-violence (Ahimsa), and human rights. Beyond racial and political unity, the lyrics advocate for economic justice, standing firmly with the working class and asserting that created wealth belongs to the labor force. Using poetic nature imagery, such as birds flying freely across an undivided sky, the song calls for a world free of artificial borders and prejudices, envisioning a bright new era built on love and equality.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Odidum megangal konjum vannam / Oongiya maaligaigal nenjai allum”
The starting long vowel 'O' (Odidum / Oongiya) creates an acoustic rhythm typical of Tamil Monai.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Inaveri illaamal niraveri kollaamal”
The lines end with rhyming sounds ('illaamal' and 'kollaamal'), enhancing the musicality of the poetic verse.
Metaphor / Nature Analogy
“Virinthidum vaanaththil pirivugal kidaiyaathu”
The boundless sky without divisions is used as a metaphor for a world that should ideally exist without human borders or discrimination.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Orae vaanam orae bhoomi / Orae jaathi orae needhi”
The deliberate repetition of 'Orae' (One) reinforces the core thematic message of unity throughout the song.
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Trivia
The film 'Ore Vanam Ore Boomi' (1979) was directed by veteran director I. V. Sasi. Lyricist Kannadasan was well-known for weaving global socio-political references into Tamil film songs, and here he explicitly mentions Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Mahatma Gandhi to emphasize universal brotherhood. The song was rendered by T. M. Soundararajan (TMS) in his signature commanding tone, creating an enduring anthem for social equality.
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