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Lyrics & meaning

Thaai Sathyam

From Mangamma Sabadham · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Mangamma Sabadham1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Madhuraiyilae… pirandhavan naanae…I was born in Madurai...
Mangammaa… parambarai thaanae…Belonging to the lineage of Queen Mangamma...
Thaai sollai… kaakka vandhenae…I have come to protect my mother's word...
Thaai meedhu… aanai ittaenae…I have sworn an oath upon my mother...
Male
Thaai sathiyam en latchiyamMy mother's vow is my mission
Kai koodum nalla naal idhuThis is the auspicious day when dreams come together
Em paatta kaeluListen to my song
Chorus
Jinjunaakku jinjunaakkuJinjunaakku jinjunaakku
Male
Aa en aattam paaruAh, watch my dance
Chorus
Jinjunaakku jinjunaakkuJinjunaakku jinjunaakku
Male
Nanbaa naan nal vaazhthu thaan kooruvenFriend, I express my best wishes to you
Many more happy returns of the dayMany more happy returns of the day
Male
Thaai sathiyam en latchiyamMy mother's vow is my mission
Kai koodum nalla naal idhuThis is the auspicious day when dreams come together
Em paatta kaeluListen to my song
Chorus
Jinjunaakku jinjunaakkuJinjunaakku jinjunaakku
Male
Aa en aattam paaruAh, watch my dance
Chorus
Jinjunaakku jinjunaakkuJinjunaakku jinjunaakku
Male
Nanbaa naan nal vaazhthu thaan kooruvenFriend, I express my best wishes to you
Male
Maadiyodu veedu vaasal jodiyodu aadal paadalMulti-storied houses, music and dance in pairs
Yaaru veettu appan sotthilae haeiOn whose father's property?
Kaelvi kaetka naadhiyilla thatti kaetka yaarum illaThere is no one to question or call you out
Mazaiyadikkudhu ungal kaattilaeIt is raining wealth in your forest
Male
Kaalam maariyaachu ada ini mael enna paechuTimes have changed, so what is there left to talk about?
Yaarum neenda kaalamaa yaeichaa boomi thaangumaaIf someone cheats for a long time, can the earth bear it?
Pudhiya needhi udhayamaaga edhiril naanum vandhaenTo herald new justice, I have arrived in front of you
Male
Thaai sathiyam en latchiyamMy mother's vow is my mission
Kai koodum nalla naal idhuThis is the auspicious day when dreams come together
Em paatta kaeluListen to my song
Chorus
Jinjunaakku jinjunaakkuJinjunaakku jinjunaakku
Male
Aa en aattam paaruAh, watch my dance
Chorus
Jinjunaakku jinjunaakkuJinjunaakku jinjunaakku
Male
Nanbaa naan nal vaazhthu thaan kooruven haeiFriend, I express my best wishes to you, hey
Chorus
………………………....
Male
Ullam ulla paergalukku unmaiyaana makkalukkuFor people with good hearts and truthful folks
Naayai pola kaaval nirppavanI am someone who stands guard like a loyal dog
Thaai kulathai vaattugindra paei kulathai paarkkum podhuWhen facing the demonic group that oppresses women
Theeyai pola maarugindravanI am someone who transforms into fire
Male
Dharumam vetri kaanum tharunam indha naeramThis is the moment righteousness will triumph
Thuninjaal kaelvi kaekkalaam haaIf you dare, you can question me, ha!
Mudinjaal modhi paarkkalaamIf you can, you can try and clash with me
Ninaitha vannam mudikka thaanae sabaiyil naanum vandhaenTo accomplish what I resolved, I have entered this assembly
Male
Thaai sathiyam en latchiyamMy mother's vow is my mission
Kai koodum nalla naal idhuThis is the auspicious day when dreams come together
Em paatta kaeluListen to my song
Chorus
Jinjunaakku jinjunaakkuJinjunaakku jinjunaakku
Male
Aa en aattam paaruAh, watch my dance
Chorus
Jinjunaakku jinjunaakkuJinjunaakku jinjunaakku
Male
Nanbaa naan nal vaazhthu thaan kooruvenFriend, I express my best wishes to you
Haa… haa… haa… yae… yaa…Haa... haa... haa... yae... yaa...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy song serves as a protagonist's declaration of moral duty, identity, and retribution. Rooted in his pride for his Madurai lineage and royal heritage of Queen Mangamma, the hero vows to fulfill an oath made to his mother. He expresses unwavering loyalty to innocent, good-hearted people while warning corrupt oppressors that their time of unchecked enjoyment is over. The lyrics combine festive celebration with a direct challenge to evil forces, proclaiming that righteousness is set to prevail. Through vivid imagery of loyalty and fiery vengeance, the character establishes himself as a protector of women and champion of justice who has arrived to reclaim honor and set things right.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora (Edhugai / Monai repetition)

Thaai sollai… kaakka vandhenae… / Thaai meedhu… aanai ittaenae…

Repetition of 'Thaai' at the start of consecutive lines ('Thaai sollai', 'Thaai meedhu', 'Thaai sathiyam') to emphasize filial respect and vow.

Simile (Upamai)

Naayai pola kaaval nirppavan / Theeyai pola maarugindravan

Direct comparison using 'pola' comparing loyalty to a dog ('Naayai pola') and rage against evil to fire ('Theeyai pola').

Idiom / Metaphor

Mazaiyadikkudhu ungal kaattilae

The Tamil idiom 'Mazaiyadikkudhu ungal kaattilae' (literally 'It rains in your forest') signifies a stroke of unearned good fortune or prosperous times for someone.

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Trivia

Mangamma Sabadham (1985) stars Kamal Haasan in a dual role alongside Sujatha and Madhavi, directed by K. Vijayan. The film's soundtrack was composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, with lyrics penned by Vaali.

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