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Lyrics & meaning

Vaazhndhu Paarkka Vendum

From Shanthi · 1965

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Sreenivas
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Shanthi1965

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
If u want to fight with meIf you want to fight with me
Now i will give a song agoNow I will give a song ahead
Chorus
HeiHey!
Male
Naadu kaakka vendum mudindhaalWe must protect the country, and if possible,
Nanmai seiya vendumWe must do good deeds.
Male
Naadu kaakka vendum mudindhaalWe must protect the country, and if possible,
Nanmai seiya vendumWe must do good deeds.
Kaedu seiyum manadhai kandaalIf you see a mind that causes harm,
Killi veesa vendumYou must pinch it away and discard it.
Male
Thamizhum vaazha vendumThe Tamil language must flourish,
Manidhan tharamum vaazha vendumAnd human dignity must flourish as well.
Thamizhum vaazha vendumThe Tamil language must flourish,
Manidhan tharamum vaazha vendumAnd human dignity must flourish as well.
Amaidhi endrum vendumPeace must always prevail,
Aasai alavu kaana vendumAnd desires must know their limits.
Chorus
Laalaa lalala laalaa lalala laalaa laalaa laa…Laalaa lalala laalaa lalala laalaa laalaa laa…
Laalaa lalala laalaa lalala laalaa laalaa laa…Laalaa lalala laalaa lalala laalaa laalaa laa…
Chorus
HeiHey!
Male
Kaattru veesa vendumA gentle breeze must blow,
Pengal kaadhal pesa vendumWomen must speak of love.
Male
Kaattru veesa vendumA gentle breeze must blow,
Pengal kaadhal pesa vendumWomen must speak of love.
Kaadhal pesum pengalWomen who speak of love
Vaazhvil kavidhaiyaaga vendumShould become poetry in one's life.
Male
Maanam kaakka vendumSelf-respect and honor must be protected,
Pennai madhithu vaazha vendumAnd one must live respecting women.
Maanam kaakka vendumSelf-respect and honor must be protected,
Pennai madhithu vaazha vendumAnd one must live respecting women.
Chorus
Laala laala laalaa laalaa Laala laala laalaaLaala laala laalaa laalaa Laala laala laalaa
Laala laala lalalaa laalaa Laala laala laalaa…Laala laala lalalaa laalaa Laala laala laalaa…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the 1965 Tamil film 'Shanthi', penned by lyricist Kannadasan, serves as a moral guide emphasizing civic duties, ethical living, and societal values. It advocates for protecting one's nation, doing good to others, and eradicating malicious thoughts from the mind. The lyricist highlights the importance of preserving the Tamil language while maintaining human dignity, seeking eternal peace, and practicing self-control over one's desires.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Naadu kaakka vendum / Kaedu seiyum manadhai kandaal

The second consonant 'da' rhymes between 'Naadu' (country) and 'Kaedu' (harm).

Anaphora / Epiphora (Repetition of 'Vendum')

Thamizhum vaazha vendum / Manidhan tharamum vaazha vendum

The word 'vendum' (must/should) is repeatedly used at the end of lines to give an imperative and rhythmic tone to the moral advice.

Metaphor

Vaazhvil kavidhaiyaaga vendum

Comparing loving women to living poetry in life ('Vaazhvil kavidhaiyaaga vendum').

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Trivia

The 1965 film 'Shanthi' starred Sivaji Ganesan and Devika in lead roles. Although listed as unknown in the prompt, the iconic soundtrack of the film was composed by the legendary duo M. S. Viswanathan – T. K. Ramamoorthy, with lyrics written by Kannadasan.

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