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Lyrics & meaning

Vazhvathu Endrum Unmaiye

From Raja Malaiya Simman · 1959

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Seerkazhi Govindarajan
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Raja Malaiya Simman1959

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vazhvathu endrum unmaiyaeTruth is what truly lives forever.
Valarvadhu endrum nanmaiyaeGoodness is what always flourishes.
Thaazhvadhu mudivil theemaiyaeEvil is what ultimately falls into ruin.
Thayakkam vendam munneradaDo not hesitate, move forward!
Male
Vazhvathu endrum unmaiyaeTruth is what truly lives forever.
Valarvadhu endrum nanmaiyaeGoodness is what always flourishes.
Thaazhvadhu mudivil theemaiyaeEvil is what ultimately falls into ruin.
Thayakkam vendam munneradaDo not hesitate, move forward!
Male
Vazhvathu endrum unmaiyaeTruth is what truly lives forever.
Valarvadhu endrum nanmaiyaeGoodness is what always flourishes.
Male
Vettriyin paadhai theriyudhadaaThe path to victory is visible now!
Veenargal kottai kariyudhadaaThe fort of the worthless ones is turning to ash!
Vettriyin paadhai theriyudhadaaThe path to victory is visible now!
Veenargal kottai kariyudhadaaThe fort of the worthless ones is turning to ash!
Ettu dhisaiyum kondaadavaeFor all eight directions to celebrate,
Egiri paaindhae munneradaBound and leap forward!
Munnerada munneradaMove forward, move forward!
Munnerada munneradaMove forward, move forward!
Male
Vazhvathu endrum unmaiyaeTruth is what truly lives forever.
Valarvadhu endrum nanmaiyaeGoodness is what always flourishes.
Male
Veeranai tholvi naadadhuDefeat never seeks out a brave hero.
Vaengaiyum padhungi odaadhuA tiger does not crouch down to run away.
Veeranai tholvi naadadhuDefeat never seeks out a brave hero.
Vaengaiyum padhungi odaadhuA tiger does not crouch down to run away.
Vaagaiyae neeyum soodadhuWithout wearing the garland of victory,
Vaazhnthidalaamoo munneradaaCan one truly live? Move forward!
Munnerada munneradaMove forward, move forward!
Munnerada munneradaMove forward, move forward!
Male
Vazhvathu endrum unmaiyaeTruth is what truly lives forever.
Valarvadhu endrum nanmaiyaeGoodness is what always flourishes.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy heroic song from 'Raja Malaiya Simman' (1959) serves as a motivational anthem urging righteousness, courage, and perseverance. Written by A. Maruthakasi and composed by the legendary Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy duo, the lyrics emphasize that truth alone endures and goodness prospers, while evil inevitably faces destruction. The song inspires the protagonist to march forward without hesitation, overcome villainous forces, and achieve glory across all eight directions. Drawing on imagery of a fearless tiger, it asserts that true living requires wearing the garland of victory.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Vazhvathu endrum unmaiyae / Valarvadhu endrum nanmaiyae / Thaazhvadhu mudivil theemaiyae

The lines end with the rhyming suffix '-maiyae', creating a rhythmic cadence.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Vazhvathu endrum unmaiyae / Valarvadhu endrum nanmaiyae

Repetition of initial consonants across adjacent lines ('Va' sound).

Metaphor / Animal Imagery

Vaengaiyum padhungi odaadhu

Compares the warrior's unyielding nature to a tiger that never cowers or retreats.

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Trivia

Raja Malaiya Simman (1959) starred Ranjan and Rajasulochana. Seerkazhi Govindarajan's majestic voice gave this inspirational song an iconic stature in 1950s Tamil cinema, often remembered as a classic martial marching song.

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