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Puratchi Thalaivarai Ninaithale

From Alli Darbar · 1978

Lyricist
Chidambaranathan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Alli Darbar1978

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ae…..ehae….hae….ae….Hey... ehe... hae... ae...
Aahaa…..aa….aaha…..haa….Aaha... aa... aaha... haa...
Male
Puratchi thalaivarai ninaiththaalaeJust thinking of the Revolutionary Leader,
Veeram pongi peruguthadaaValor swells and overflows, my friend!
Puratchi thalaivarai ninaiththaalaeJust thinking of the Revolutionary Leader,
Veeram pongi peruguthadaaValor swells and overflows, my friend!
Male
Marutchiyilae manam mayangidumEven for a coward whose mind is clouded in confusion,
Kozhaikku maanam pirakkuthadaaA sense of honor is born!
Marutchiyilae manam mayangidumEven for a coward whose mind is clouded in confusion,
Kozhaikku maanam pirakkuthadaaA sense of honor is born!
Male
Puratchi thalaivarai ninaiththaalaeJust thinking of the Revolutionary Leader,
Veeram pongi peruguthadaaValor swells and overflows, my friend!
Male
Podhu thondu unnaalae punithamaanathuPublic service became sacred because of you,
Intha bhoomiyilae unathu thiyaagam pudhumaiyaanathuIn this world, your sacrifice is novel and unique!
Podhu thondu unnaalae punithamaanathuPublic service became sacred because of you,
Intha bhoomiyilae unathu thiyaagam pudhumaiyaanathuIn this world, your sacrifice is novel and unique!
Male
Nee kaasu panam illamal kadamai aattrinaaiWithout seeking wealth or money, you fulfilled your duty,
Nee kaasu panam illamal kadamai aattrinaaiWithout seeking wealth or money, you fulfilled your duty,
Oru maasu maruvillaamal vaazhnthu kaattinaaiYou lived an exemplary life, completely free of any blemish!
Male
Puratchi thalaivarai ninaiththaalaeJust thinking of the Revolutionary Leader,
Veeram pongi peruguthadaaValor swells and overflows, my friend!
Male
Kolagaikkaaga naanumFor the sake of principles, I too,
En uyiraiyum koduppaenAm ready to surrender my very life!
Naattai kollaiyadikkum koottaththinFrom the mob that plunders the nation,
Mugamoodiyai kizhippaenI will tear off their masks!
Male
Kolagaikkaaga naanumFor the sake of principles, I too,
En uyiraiyum koduppaenAm ready to surrender my very life!
Naattai kollaiyadikkum koottaththinFrom the mob that plunders the nation,
Mugamoodiyai kizhippaenI will tear off their masks!
Male
Avar kopuraththil irunthaalum vidamaataenEven if they sit in a high tower, I will not let them go,
Koodu vittu koodu paainthaalumEven if they leap from body to body,
Vidamaattaen vidamaattaenI will not let them go, I will not let them go!
Male
Puratchi thalaivarai ninaiththaalaeJust thinking of the Revolutionary Leader,
Veeram pongi peruguthadaaValor swells and overflows, my friend!
Male
Sattangalaal thirunthaatha manithargalaiFor men who do not reform through laws,
Ingae thatti ketkka idhuvaraikkum aatkkal illaiUntil now, there was no one here to question them!
Sattangalaal thirunthaatha manithargalaiFor men who do not reform through laws,
Ingae thatti ketkka idhuvaraikkum aatkkal illaiUntil now, there was no one here to question them!
Male
Indru thittamittu oru thalaivan thantha ilaiToday, a leader deliberately gave us a symbol,
Thittamittu oru thalaivan thantha ilaiDeliberately, a leader gave us a symbol,
Naattin ketta nilai pokka vanthaTo eradicate the evil state of this nation,
Irattai ilai irattai ilai…..The Two Leaves came, the Two Leaves...
Irattai ilai irattai ilai…..The Two Leaves came, the Two Leaves...
Male
Puratchi thalaivarai ninaiththaalaeJust thinking of the Revolutionary Leader,
Veeram pongi peruguthadaa…..Valor swells and overflows, my friend!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a high-energy political encomium praising M. G. Ramachandran (popularly known as 'Puratchi Thalaivar' or Revolutionary Leader). The speaker expresses how merely reflecting on the leader instills courage and honor even in timid minds. The lyrics highlight his selfless dedication, unblemished public service, and willingness to sacrifice everything for his political ideals and the welfare of the people.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Marutchiyilae manam mayangidum / Kozhaikku maanam pirakkuthadaa

Matching of the second consonant in consecutive lines, seen in 'Marutchiyilae' and 'Kozhaikku'.

Monnai (Alliteration)

Oru maasu maruvillaamal vaazhnthu kaattinaai

Repetition of initial phonetic sounds across words, such as 'Puratchi' and 'peruguthadaa' or 'maasu' and 'maruvillaamal'.

Political Symbolism / Metaphor

Naattin ketta nilai pokka vantha / Irattai ilai irattai ilai…..

The reference to 'Irattai Ilai' (Two Leaves) directly symbolizes the political party AIADMK founded by MGR, representing hope and reform for the nation.

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Trivia

Released in 1978 shortly after M. G. Ramachandran became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, this song from 'Alli Darbar' directly serves as political propaganda celebrating MGR and his party's symbol, the Two Leaves ('Irattai Ilai').

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