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Puratchi Thamizhan

From Thozhar Cheguevera · 2024

Lyricist
Alex
Singers
Sathyaraj, PS Ashwin
Music director
P. S Ashwin
Details
Thozhar Cheguevera2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aayiram kaigalWhen a thousand hands
Unnai maraikkum pothutry to obscure or hide you,
Odukkum kaigal udaiyumwhen the oppressing hands shatter,
Pothu varuvan puratchi thamizhanethe revolutionary Tamilian will emerge.
Male
Vettriyai naalaiTomorrow, of this victory,
Sarithram sollumhistory itself will speak.
Ippadai thoorkinIf this force loses,
Eppadai vellumwhich other force can win?
Male
Needhikku ithu oru porattamThis is a battle fought for justice,
Ithu nitchayam ulagam paarattumthe world will certainly applaud it.
Nammai eipavar kaiyil athikaramPower currently rests in the hands of deceivers,
Irunthidum ennum kadhai maarumbut this state of affairs will change.
Male
Ithil naattinai keduthuIn this process, if anyone seeks to ruin the nation
Nanamaigal azhikkaand destroy the good things,
Ninaithaal evarkkumwhoever attempts such a act,
Azhivaagumruin shall befall them.
Male
Aayiram kaigalWhen a thousand hands
Unnai maraikkum pothutry to obscure or hide you,
Odukkum kaigal udaiyumwhen the oppressing hands shatter,
Pothu varuvan puratchi thamizhanethe revolutionary Tamilian will emerge.
Male
Panchathula porantha SsanamPeople born amidst poverty and hardship
Nenjukkulla aaraa ranamcarry an unhealing wound deep in their hearts.
Paalum thenum ketka villaThey never demanded luxury like milk and honey,
Pazhaya soorum kooda nilaikaa villayet even their basic cold rice was denied to them.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This anthem from 'Thozhar Cheguevera' (2024) serves as a fiery call for social justice, resistance, and revolution. It depicts the plight of the working class and marginalized people who face extreme hardship and poverty yet are denied even basic sustenance. The lyrics express absolute confidence that oppressive forces will eventually be shattered and that a righteous movement for justice will prevail, writing a new chapter in history.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhetorical Question

Ippadai thoorkin / Eppadai vellum

The line asks 'If this force loses, which force can win?', emphasizing the absolute conviction that their cause is the ultimate righteous battle.

Emoni (Tamil Initial Alliteration / Monai)

Panchathula porantha Ssanam / Paalum thenum ketka villa

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound creates a rhythmic, martial cadence suited for a revolutionary song.

Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Ippadai thoorkin / Eppadai vellum

The second consonant 'p' rhymes in 'Ippadai' and 'Eppadai', creating structural harmony.

Metaphor

Nenjukkulla aaraa ranam

The phrase 'aaraa ranam' (unhealing wound) metaphorically describes systemic oppression and historical pain stored inside people's hearts.

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Trivia

Veteran actor Sathyaraj, who is widely known for his real-life rationalist and left-leaning political ideologies, contributed vocals to this song, adding an authentic revolutionary tone to the track.

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