- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- D. Srinivas, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Jadhikkoru Needhi
- Movie release year
- 1981
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a stirring socialist anthem calling for the unification of the working class against socio-economic exploitation. Lyricist Pulamaipithan uses the metaphor of 'birds of the same flock' to symbolize the laboring masses coming together to fight for equality. He rejects traditional caste divisions based on birth and redefines 'caste' through a class-conscious lens: the true division in society is simply between the wealthy oppressor class and the hard-working labor class. The lyrics urge workers to shed passivity, reject underpaid labor treated as charity, and seize the moment for revolution. By highlighting that it is the hands of workers that lift the plough and their shoulders that carry the world, the song instills pride and purpose, challenging the corrupt dual standards of justice prevailing in society.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Orr inaththu paravaigalae onnaa serunga”
Compares working-class people to birds of the same species or flock to emphasize solidarity and collective strength.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Pitchai endru podum kooli vaangividaathae / Avar itchai mozhi kettu ullam mayangividaathae”
The second letter sound 'tchai' (ட்ஸ) in 'Pitchai' and 'itchai' creates a poetic flow across consecutive lines.
Monai (First-letter Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Naalai naalai endru solli yaengividaathae”
Repetition of the initial 'Naa' sound ('Naalai naalai') enhances the musical rhythm and emphasizes urgency.
Rhetorical Question (Aruvinai / Vinaa Ani)
“Rendu jaadhi rendu needhi ingu vendumaa”
Uses a sharp question asking if two separate standards of justice are needed, provoking critical thought in the listener.
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Trivia
Lyricist Pulamaipithan was renowned for infusing Marxist, socialist, and Dravidian reformist ideology into Tamil film songs. 'Jadhikkoru Needhi' (1981) translates to 'A Justice for Each Caste/Class', and this song serves as the central thematic pillar of the film, redefining caste identity strictly in terms of economic class and labor power.
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