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Lyrics & meaning

Sathiyathai Kakka

From Magale Un Samathu · 1964

Lyricist
M. K. Aathmanathan
Singers
K. Jamunarani, L. R. Eswari, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi
Music director
G. K. Venkatesh
Details
Magale Un Samathu1964

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ottrumaikku vidhai vidhaithaeSowing the seeds of unity
Unmaikku uyir koduthaeGiving life to the truth
Chorus :Ottrumaikku vidhai vidhaithaeChorus: Sowing the seeds of unity
Unmaikku uyir koduthaeGiving life to the truth
Female :Vetri pera vazhi vaguthae vaazhvu tharuvaalFemale: Paving the way to achieve victory, she bestows a good life
Chorus :Vetri pera vazhi vaguthae vaazhvu tharuvaalChorus: Paving the way to achieve victory, she bestows a good life
Female
Ezhai makkal pakkam avalirundhuStanding alongside the poor people
Vanjagarai karuvaruthuEradicating the treacherous and deceitful
Chorus :Ezhai makkal pakkam avalirundhuChorus: Standing alongside the poor people
Vanjagarai karuvaruthuEradicating the treacherous and deceitful
Female :Maanamae vaazhkaiyedru madhithiduvaalFemale: She considers self-respect and honor as life itself
Chorus :Naam magalae un samathu ena vaazhthiduvomChorus: We will praise her saying, 'Daughter, this is your cleverness!'
Magalae un samathu ena vaazhthiduvomWe will praise her saying, 'Daughter, this is your cleverness!'
Naam magalae un samathu ena vaazhthiduvomWe will praise her saying, 'Daughter, this is your cleverness!'

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song celebrates a noble, courageous woman who brings unity and champions truth. She stands as a guardian for the poor, eliminates deceitful forces, and prioritizes honor above all else. Her wisdom and righteousness bring success to her people, prompting the community to gather in chorus to praise her cleverness and capability.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Ottrumaikku vidhai vidhaithae / Unmaikku uyir koduthae

The second consonant 'tt' rhymes in 'Ottrumaikku' and 'Unmaikku', establishing a rhythmic flow across the opening couplet.

Metaphor

Ottrumaikku vidhai vidhaithae

The phrase 'vidhai vidhaithae' (sowing seeds) metaphorically describes cultivating unity among people like planting seeds in fertile soil.

Moonaai (First letter alliteration)

Vetri pera vazhi vaguthae vaazhvu tharuvaal

Alliteration of the sound 'va' in 'Vetri', 'vaguthae', and 'vaazhvu' creates melodic harmony.

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Trivia

The film 'Magale Un Samathu' (1964) featured music composed by G. K. Venkatesh, a veteran composer who mentored legendary music director Ilaiyaraaja during his early career.

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