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Lyrics & meaning

Thala Kodhum

From Jai Bhim · 2021

Lyricist
Rajumurugan
Singer
Pradeep Kumar
Music director
Sean Roldan
Movie name
Jai Bhim
Movie release year
2021
Lyrics added on
23 Sept 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thala kodhum elangaathu
Saedhi kondu varum
Maramaagum vidhai ellaam
Vaazha sollitharum
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Kalangaadha kalangaadha
Neeyum nenjukulla
Irulaadha vidiyaadha
Naalum ingu illa
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Thala kodhum elangaathu
Saedhi kondu varum
Maramaagum vidhai ellaam
Vaazha sollitharum
Kalangaadha kalangaadha
Neeyum nenjukulla
Irulaadha vidiyaadha
Naalum ingu illa
Romba pakkamdhan pakkamdhan
Nizhal nikkudhae nikkudhae
Romba pakkamdhan pakkamdhan
Nizhal nikkudhae nikkudhae
Unna nambi nee munna pogaiyila
Paadha undaagum
Nikkama munneru
Kannoram yen kaneeru
Nikkama munneru
Anbala nee kai seru
Neela vanna koora illaadha
Nilam ingu yedhu
Kaalam ennum thozhan unnodu
Thadaigala meeru
Maarumo thaana nilai
Ellamae thannalae
Poraadu neeyae
Aram undaagum manmelae
Meedhi irul nee kadandhal
Kaalai oli vaasal varum
Tholil nammai yendhi kollum
Namakkaana naal varum
Thala kodhum elangaathu
Saedhi kondu varum
Maramaagum vidhai ellaam
Vaazha sollitharum
Kalangaadha kalangaadha
Neeyum nenjukulla
Irulaadha vidiyaadha
Naalum ingu illa
Romba pakkamdhan pakkamdhan
Nizhal nikkudhae nikkudhae
Unna nambi nee munna pogaiyila
Paadha undaagum
Nikkama munneru
Kannoram yen kaneeru
Nikkama munneru
Anbala nee kai seru
Nikkama munneru
Kannoram yen kaneeru
Nikkama munneru
Anbala nee kai seru
The gentle breeze that caresses your hair
comes bringing a message.
Every seed that turns into a tree
teaches us how to live.
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Do not lose heart, do not worry
deep inside your chest.
There is no night that never ends,
no day that never dawns.
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The gentle breeze that caresses your hair
comes bringing a message.
Every seed that turns into a tree
teaches us how to live.
Do not lose heart, do not worry
deep inside your chest.
There is no night that never ends,
no day that never dawns.
It is so close, so very close,
the comforting shade stands waiting.
It is so close, so very close,
the comforting shade stands waiting.
When you believe in yourself and walk ahead,
a path will open for you.
Keep moving forward without stopping,
why are there tears in your eyes?
Keep moving forward without stopping,
reach out and join hands with love.
Without the blue sky as its roof,
is there any land here?
With time as a friend beside you,
break through every obstacle.
Will things ever change on their own,
will everything happen by itself?
Fight on yourself,
and justice will rise upon this soil.
If you cross this remaining darkness,
the morning light will reach your doorstep.
It will lift us up onto its shoulders—
our day will surely come.
The gentle breeze that caresses your hair
comes bringing a message.
Every seed that turns into a tree
teaches us how to live.
Do not lose heart, do not worry
deep inside your chest.
There is no night that never ends,
no day that never dawns.
It is so close, so very close,
the comforting shade stands waiting.
When you believe in yourself and walk ahead,
a path will open for you...
Keep moving forward without stopping,
why are there tears in your eyes?
Keep moving forward without stopping,
reach out and join hands with love....
Keep moving forward without stopping,
why are there tears in your eyes?
Keep moving forward without stopping,
reach out and join hands with love....
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This inspiring song from Jai Bhim (2021) serves as a poignant anthem of hope, resilience, and perseverance in the face of systemic oppression and deep hardship. Through gentle nature imagery—a soothing breeze, a seed growing into a tree, and the inevitable return of morning light after darkness—the lyrics offer comfort to those who feel broken and urge them never to lose faith. It reminds the listener that justice and progress require active struggle ('Poraadu neeyae') rather than passive waiting.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Kaalam ennum thozhan unnodu

Compares nature and time to human companions and guides; the seed becomes a teacher of survival and time becomes a supportive friend ('Kaalam ennum thozhan').

Contrast / Antithesis

Irulaadha vidiyaadha

Contrasts pitch darkness ('Irulaadha') with the inevitable dawn ('vidiyaadha') to symbolize hope overcoming despair.

Monaif (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Neela vanna koora illaadha / Nilam ingu yedhu

Repetition of initial phonetic sounds across lines ('Neela' / 'Nilam') creating a melodic rhythm.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

Nikkama munneru

Repeats 'Nikkama munneru' to emphasize relentless perseverance and courage.

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Trivia

The song 'Thala Kodhum Elangaathu' features the soulful vocals of Pradeep Kumar and composition by Sean Roldan. Set in the context of the critically acclaimed film 'Jai Bhim', which depicts the legal struggle of marginalized tribal communities against police brutality, this track acts as a gentle yet powerful moral anchor amidst intense narrative turmoil.

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