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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Tamizh Therile

From Nallathai Naadu Kekum · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Mano
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Nallathai Naadu Kekum1991

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thamizh thaerilae thalaivar varugiraarThe leader arrives on the Tamil chariot
Avar ezhaigal arugil irukkiraarHe stands close to the poor
Thamizh thaerilae thalaivar varugiraarThe leader arrives on the Tamil chariot
Avar ezhaigal arugil irukkiraarHe stands close to the poor
Maragadha veenai isaikkiradhaeThe emerald veena plays melodies
Manamae panpaadudhaeThe mind sings in harmony
Thalaivar pugazhai kondaadudhaeIt celebrates the glory of the leader
Male
Thamizh thaerilae thalaivar varugiraarThe leader arrives on the Tamil chariot
Avar ezhaigal arugil irukkiraarHe stands close to the poor
Maragadha veenai isaikkiradhaeThe emerald veena plays melodies
Manamae panpaadudhaeThe mind sings in harmony
Thalaivar pugazhai kondaadudhaeIt celebrates the glory of the leader
Male
Kudisaiyil deepam yaetriya dhaevanThe divine deity who lit the lamp in humble huts
Kolgaiyai vananguvomWe shall bow to his principles
Arisiyin vilaiyai oru nilaiyaakkiStabilizing the price of rice
Aandadhae saadhanaiHis reign was a historic achievement
Eduthadhum illai adaikkalam ingaeWe took nothing, yet found sanctuary here
Engal idhayamae avar kaiyilaeOur hearts lie safely in his hands
Thunbam kooda inbam aagum mannan paechilaeEven sorrow turns to joy at the king's word
Sondham nooru nenjai aalum kannin veechilaeA hundred bonds govern the heart in the gaze of his eyes
Male
Thamizh thaerilae thalaivar varugiraarThe leader arrives on the Tamil chariot
Avar ezhaigal arugil irukkiraarHe stands close to the poor
Maragadha veenai isaikkiradhaeThe emerald veena plays melodies
Manamae panpaadudhaeThe mind sings in harmony
Thalaivar pugazhai kondaadudhaeIt celebrates the glory of the leader
Male
Muzhu nilavaanaan mudhalvarum aanaanHe became the full moon and became the Chief Minister
Thozhanaai varugiraanHe approaches us as a true friend
Theruvinil vaazhum eliyavar nenjilIn the hearts of the simple people living on the streets
Dheivamaai vaazhgiraanHe resides as a living god
Madhu manam illai oru kurai illaiThere is no scent of liquor and no flaw whatsoever
Ini valangalae varum vaazhvilaeOnly prosperity will flow into life from now on
Kannai pola emmai kaathaLong live the king who guarded us like his own eyes
Mannan vaazhgavaeLong live the king!
Kaalan kooda poovai thoovumEven Yaman, the god of death, showers flowers upon him
Annan vaazhgavaeLong live our beloved elder brother!
Male
Thamizh thaerilae thalaivar varugiraarThe leader arrives on the Tamil chariot
Avar ezhaigal arugil irukkiraarHe stands close to the poor
Maragadha veenai isaikkiradhaeThe emerald veena plays melodies
Manamae panpaadudhaeThe mind sings in harmony
Thalaivar pugazhai kondaadudhaeIt celebrates the glory of the leader
Male
Ilanthamizh selvi thalaivanin thaerilThe young Tamil princess, in the leader's chariot
Vaarisaai varugiraarComes as the political successor
Ilanthamizh selvi thalaivanin thaerilThe young Tamil princess, in the leader's chariot
Vaarisaai varugiraarComes as the political successor
Arasiyal solai arivenum gangaiIn the grove of politics, the Ganges of wisdom
Karaiyilae poothadhaeHas blossomed upon the shore
Pudhu mugam illai pugazh veri illaiNot a unfamiliar face, nor driven by a lust for fame
Avar vazhiyilae varum thalaiviyaaiAs the female leader following in his footsteps
Ennam pola vaazhkkai ingaeLife here unfolds as envisioned
Velvaar naalaiyaeShe will prevail tomorrow
Mannan pola engal nenjilLike a king in our hearts
Vandhaar aalavaeShe has come to govern
Male
Thamizh thaerilae thalaivar varugiraarThe leader arrives on the Tamil chariot
Avar ezhaigal arugil irukkiraarHe stands close to the poor
Thamizh thaerilae thalaivar varugiraarThe leader arrives on the Tamil chariot
Avar ezhaigal arugil irukkiraarHe stands close to the poor
Maragadha veenai isaikkiradhaeThe emerald veena plays melodies
Manamae panpaadudhaeThe mind sings in harmony
Thalaivar pugazhai kondaadudhaeCelebrates the glory of the leader
Thalaivan pugazhai kondaadudhaeCelebrates the glory of the leader
Thalaivan pugazhai kondaadudhae……….Celebrates the glory of the leader...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This political eulogy song pays tribute to the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), extolling his welfare governance, compassion towards the impoverished, and policies such as subsidized rice. Written by Vaali, the song celebrates MGR's enduring legacy as a savior of the masses and highlights his political lineage, endorsing his successor to carry forward his principles for the welfare of Tamil Nadu.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Arasiyal solai arivenum gangai

Comparing the leader's wisdom to the sacred Ganges river ('arivenum gangai') and the leader himself to a full moon ('muzhu nilavaanaan').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Thamizh thaerilae thalaivar varugiraar

Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds such as 'Thamizh' and 'Thalaivar' creating melodic rhythmic flow.

Edugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Kudisaiyil deepam yaetriya dhaevan / Kolgaiyai vananguvom

Matching second consonants across lines ('Kudisaiyil' and 'Kolgaiyai') to build poetic structure.

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Trivia

This song belongs to the 1991 film 'Nallathai Naadu Kekum', which was completed and released after M. G. Ramachandran's passing using archive footage and spliced scenes. It served as a political propaganda movie during the 1991 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

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