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Vaazhga Vaazhga

From Paattaliyin Sabatham · 1958

Lyricist
Kambadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Nirmala, C. R. Subbaraman, P. Susheela
Music director
O. P. Nayyar
Details
Paattaliyin Sabatham1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Female
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliLong live the hard-working laborer!
Thaazhvilladha vazhiyae ingaeTo establish an honorable path without degradation,
Amaindhida vaarum koottaaliCome join us, comrade!
Both :Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliBoth: Long live the hard-working laborer!
Chorus
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Male
Namadhu pattali thozharin ottrumaiThe solidarity of our working-class comrades
Manadhaal jegam velvaaraeWill conquer the entire world through determination!
Aazhkadalae vazhi undaakkaPaving a path through the deep ocean,
Perum malaiyae thalaithanai thaazhthaMaking mighty mountains bow their heads!
Male
Vairamthaanae nenjae namakkaeOur hearts are made of unbreakable diamonds,
Irumbae kaigal paaraaiLook at our strong hands forged of iron!
Chorus :Vairamthaanae nenjae namakkaeChorus: Our hearts are made of unbreakable diamonds,
Irumbae kaigal paaraaiLook at our strong hands forged of iron!
Male :Naam ninaithadhaaloo malaiyai thulaithaeMale: If we resolve, we can drill through mountains
Kaanbom ingae paadhaiAnd carve out a new path right here!
Chorus :Naam ninaithadhaaloo malaiyai thulaithaeChorus: If we resolve, we can drill through mountains
Kaanbom ingae paadhaiAnd carve out a new path right here!
Chorus
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Male
Vidhiyadhu uzhaippai kondanai needhaanFate has entrusted labor to your hands,
Uzhaithidavae anjuvadhaShould you ever fear to toil?
Naettru nee annanai madhithanaiyaeYesterday you respected others like brothers,
Indru unaiyae madhithidu thozhaToday, learn to respect yourself, my friend!
Female
Namadhu thukkamae ondrae thozhaOur sorrows are shared as one, my friend,
Namakkae sugamae ondraeOur joy and happiness are shared as one!
Chorus :Namadhu thukkamae ondrae thozhaChorus: Our sorrows are shared as one, my friend,
Namakkae sugamae ondraeOur joy and happiness are shared as one!
Female :Namadhin manamae nandrae puviyilFemale: Our intent and mind are good in this world,
Namadhin vazhyae nermaiOur chosen path is that of absolute honesty!
Chorus :Namadhin manamae nandrae puviyilChorus: Our intent and mind are good in this world,
Namadhin vazhyae nermaiOur chosen path is that of absolute honesty!
Chorus
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
Male
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Chorus :Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeChorus: Long live the hard-working laborer!
Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyaeLong live the hard-working laborer!
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This uplifting anthem celebrates the dignity of labor, unity, and self-respect among the working class. It encourages laborers to recognize their own strength, comparing their determination to diamonds and their hands to iron, capable of moving mountains and forging new paths through any obstacle.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition

Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyae

The phrase 'Vaazhga vaazhga paattaliyae' is repeatedly chanted across lines to emphasize solidarity and praise for the working class.

Metaphor

Vairamthaanae nenjae namakkae / Irumbae kaigal paaraai

Comparing the human heart to diamonds and hands to iron ('Vairamthaanae nenjae', 'Irumbae kaigal') to symbolize mental fortitude and physical endurance.

Hyperbole

Aazhkadalae vazhi undaakka / Perum malaiyae thalaithanai thaazhtha

Exaggerating the power of labor unity as being capable of carving paths in oceans and making big mountains bow down.

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Trivia

This song is from 'Paattaliyin Sabatham' (1958), which is the Tamil dubbed version of the iconic Bollywood blockbuster 'Naya Daur' (1957). The original Hindi song 'Sathi Haath Badhana' was composed by O. P. Nayyar and sung by Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle.

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