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Seemaikku Poi Padichavaru

From Makkalai Petra Magarasi · 1957

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
S. C. Krishnan, A. P. Komala
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Makkalai Petra Magarasi1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vambu sandai poda mattaarHe will not start unnecessary fights.
Vandha sandai vida mattaar hmm poduHe will not back down from a fight that comes his way, hmm go on!
Chorus
Nayamirukku aiyaa kittaeThere is fairness with the respected sir,
JeyamirukkuThere is victory!
Female Chorus :Aama aamaFemale Chorus: Yes, yes!
Male :Bayamirukku aiyaa kittaMale: People hold fear for the respected sir,
Power irukku aama aamaHe holds power, yes, yes!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This lyric snippet praises the righteousness, strength, and authority of a respected leader. He is portrayed as a noble person who avoids picking unnecessary quarrels but stays resolute and victorious if challenged. The chorus emphasizes that he possesses fairness, commanding both respect and awe through his power.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Nayamirukku aiyaa kittae / Jeyamirukku / Bayamirukku aiyaa kitta

The second letter 'ya' is repeated across lines in 'Nayamirukku', 'Jeyamirukku', and 'Bayamirukku'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Nayamirukku / Jeyamirukku / Bayamirukku / Power irukku

The ending phrase '-irukku' repeats across multiple lines to create a catchy, rhythmic cadence.

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Trivia

Makkalai Petra Magarasi (1957) stars Sivaji Ganesan and features music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi was renowned for weaving authentic rural folk expressions into popular cinema songs.

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