Vaazhvom Vaazhvom
From Rajakumari · 1947
- Lyricist
- Udumalai Narayanakavi
- Singers
- T. V. Rathinam, Chorus
- Music director
- S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
- Details
- Rajakumari1947
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Valarkalaiyil arasiyalil | In growing arts and in politics, |
| Vaagai soodi veeramadhaai | Wearing the garland of victory courageously, |
| Valarkalaiyil arasiyalil | In growing arts and in politics, |
| Vaagai soodi veeramadhaai | Wearing the garland of victory courageously, |
| Female | |
| Aadavar thamadhadimai | Are we the slaves of men? |
| Aahaahaa naamaa | Aha, are we? |
| Avar madhikkavae jagam thudhikkavae | So that they respect us and the world praises us, |
| Aadavar thamadhadimai aahaahaa naamaa | Are we the slaves of men? Aha, are we? |
| Avar madhikkavae jagam thudhikkavae | So that they respect us and the world praises us, |
| Female | |
| Vaaledukkavum pennthanmai | Womanhood is capable of wielding swords, |
| Seer padaikkavum | And creating excellence! |
| Vaaledukkavum pennthanmai | Womanhood is capable of wielding swords, |
| Seer padaikkavum | And creating excellence! |
| Vagaiyaai seyavae madhiyinaal | To act skillfully using intellect, |
| Perumaiyaai maanila meedhinilae | With great pride upon this earth, |
| Female | |
| Seertharum samathuvam | Equality that bestows prosperity, |
| Dhaesiya magathuvam | And national glory, |
| Seertharum samathuvam | Equality that bestows prosperity, |
| Dhaesiya magathuvam | And national glory, |
| Paar meedhinil melongidavae | To rise high across the earth, |
| Paar meedhinil melongidavae | To rise high across the earth, |
| Pazhaguvom ulagilae pazhaguvom ulagilae | Let us mingle in the world, let us mingle in the world, |
| Paa manam veesavae thudhi paesavae | Spreading poetic fragrance and singing praises. |
பெண்குழு :
வாழ்வோம் வாழ்வோம்
மாதர்கள் நாமே வாழ்வோம்
வாழ்வோம்
மாதர்கள் நாமே வாழ்வோம்
In growing arts and in politics,
Wearing the garland of victory courageously,
In growing arts and in politics,
Wearing the garland of victory courageously,
வளர்கலையில் அரசியலில்
வாகை சூடி வீரமதாய்
வளர்கலையில் அரசியலில்
வாகை சூடி வீரமதாய்
Are we the slaves of men?
Aha, are we?
So that they respect us and the world praises us,
Are we the slaves of men? Aha, are we?
So that they respect us and the world praises us,
பெண்குழு :
வாழ்வோம் வாழ்வோம்
மாதர்கள் நாமே வாழ்வோம்
Womanhood is capable of wielding swords,
And creating excellence!
Womanhood is capable of wielding swords,
And creating excellence!
To act skillfully using intellect,
With great pride upon this earth,
ஆடவர் தம தடிமை
ஆஹாஹா நாமா
அவர் மதிக்கவே ஜகம் துதிக்கவே
ஆடவர் தம தடிமை ஆஹாஹா நாமா
அவர் மதிக்கவே ஜகம் துதிக்கவே
Equality that bestows prosperity,
And national glory,
Equality that bestows prosperity,
And national glory,
To rise high across the earth,
To rise high across the earth,
Let us mingle in the world, let us mingle in the world,
Spreading poetic fragrance and singing praises.
பெண்குழு :
வாழ்வோம் வாழ்வோம்
மாதர்கள் நாமே வாழ்வோம்
வாழ்வோம்
வாளெடுக்கவும் பெண் தன்மை
சீர் படைக்கவும்
வாளெடுக்கவும் பெண் தன்மை
சீர் படைக்கவும்
வகையாய் செயவே மதியினால்
பெருமையாய் மானில மீதினிலே
பெண்குழு :
வாழ்வோம் வாழ்வோம்
மாதர்கள் நாமே வாழ்வோம்
சீர்தரும் சமத்துவம்
தேசிய மகத்துவம்
சீர்தரும் சமத்துவம்
தேசிய மகத்துவம்
பார் மீதினில் மேலோங்கிடவே
பார் மீதினில் மேலோங்கிடவே
பழகுவோம் உலகிலே பழகுவோம் உலகிலே
பா மணம் வீசவே துதி பேசவே
பெண்குழு :
வாழ்வோம் வாழ்வோம்
மாதர்கள் நாமே வாழ்வோம்
வாழ்வோம்
மாதர்கள் நாமே வாழ்வோம்
Valarkalaiyil arasiyalil
In growing arts and in politics,
Vaagai soodi veeramadhaai
Wearing the garland of victory courageously,
Valarkalaiyil arasiyalil
In growing arts and in politics,
Vaagai soodi veeramadhaai
Wearing the garland of victory courageously,
Aadavar thamadhadimai
Are we the slaves of men?
Aahaahaa naamaa
Aha, are we?
Avar madhikkavae jagam thudhikkavae
So that they respect us and the world praises us,
Aadavar thamadhadimai aahaahaa naamaa
Are we the slaves of men? Aha, are we?
Avar madhikkavae jagam thudhikkavae
So that they respect us and the world praises us,
Vaaledukkavum pennthanmai
Womanhood is capable of wielding swords,
Seer padaikkavum
And creating excellence!
Vaaledukkavum pennthanmai
Womanhood is capable of wielding swords,
Seer padaikkavum
And creating excellence!
Vagaiyaai seyavae madhiyinaal
To act skillfully using intellect,
Perumaiyaai maanila meedhinilae
With great pride upon this earth,
Seertharum samathuvam
Equality that bestows prosperity,
Dhaesiya magathuvam
And national glory,
Seertharum samathuvam
Equality that bestows prosperity,
Dhaesiya magathuvam
And national glory,
Paar meedhinil melongidavae
To rise high across the earth,
Paar meedhinil melongidavae
To rise high across the earth,
Pazhaguvom ulagilae pazhaguvom ulagilae
Let us mingle in the world, let us mingle in the world,
Paa manam veesavae thudhi paesavae
Spreading poetic fragrance and singing praises.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the 1947 film Rajakumari is a powerful feminist and reformist anthem composed during the era of Indian independence. It strongly rejects patriarchal oppression, questioning whether women are merely meant to be subservient to men. Instead, it calls for women to excel in fine arts, politics, and even warfare, demonstrating that intelligence and bravery are integral to womanhood. Written by Udumalai Narayanakavi, the song highlights themes of gender equality, national glory, and social progress, urging women to rise proudly and claim their rightful place in society.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhetorical Question
“Aadavar thamadhadimai aahaahaa naamaa”
The line dynamically challenges the traditional societal expectation of female subservience.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Seertharum samathuvam / Dhaesiya magathuvam”
Rhyming line endings ('samathuvam' and 'magathuvam') create rhythmic flow and musical harmony.
Monnai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Paar meedhinil melongidavae / Pazhaguvom ulagilae”
Repetition of the 'P' sound at the beginning of words in close proximity.
Metaphor
“Vaagai soodi veeramadhaai”
'Vaagai soodi' refers to wearing the victory flower, symbolizing triumph and leadership in political and social spheres.
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Trivia
Rajakumari (1947) marked the debut of M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) in a lead role. The lyricist, Udumalai Narayanakavi (known as 'Kavirayar'), was famous for infusing Dravidian reformist ideals, anti-caste sentiment, and women's liberation themes into early Tamil cinema music.
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