- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, S. N. Surendar
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Natpu
- Movie release year
- 1986
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Dec 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Singam Rendu Serndhadhadaa from the film Natpu (1986) is a high-energy socio-political awakening song penned by Vairamuthu. Utilizing the metaphor of two lions joining forces, the song represents a formidable unity against societal injustice, economic disparity, and political deceit. It calls upon the working class and marginalized people to stop enduring suffering passively, challenge corrupt leaders, and reclaim their dignity and rights. Furthermore, the song emphasizes the gap between rich mansions and impoverished slums, urging citizens to channel their collective strength into real political awareness. By invoking the memory of legendary poet Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, the song challenges people to move beyond empty political promises and build a golden future free from poverty.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Urugagam)
“Singam rendu serndhadhadaa”
Compares the alliance of two strong, righteous individuals to two lions uniting to clear away evils.
Allusion (Kurippuu)
“Paadi vechaan andru pattukkotta”
Refers directly to Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, the legendary Tamil lyricist known for his revolutionary and working-class songs.
Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Ezhu mora nee vote potta”
Uses matching second-consonant sounds across consecutive lines ('vote potta', 'ottu potta', 'pattukkotta').
Imagery (Ouvaiyaan / Kaatchi-i)
“Hoi onaaigal oolaiyadaa”
Uses vivid imagery of wolves howling to represent predatory oppressors in society.
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Trivia
The song references the legendary populist poet-lyricist Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram, whose mid-20th century songs inspired Tamil Nadu's social justice movements. Music for Natpu (1986) was composed by Sankar-Ganesh.
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