- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singers
- P. Susheela, Chorus
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Movie name
- Thozhan
- Movie release year
- 1960
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jul 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Vaazhvidhae Inbam' from the 1960 movie 'Thozhan' is a vibrant anthem celebrating women's empowerment, dignity, and courage. It expresses joy in living in a prosperous and artistic land while asserting that women are equal to men in strength and intellect, serving as the guiding eyes of the nation.\n\nFurthermore, the lyrics emphasize uncompromising self-respect, declaring that women will never falter even in the face of mortal danger. The imagery of bangled hands raising swords highlights their readiness to defeat falsehood and protect righteousness, encapsulating the spirit of female fortitude.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Arasaalum pengal thaam innaattin kangal”
Comparing ruling women to the 'eyes of the nation' (innaattin kangal) to emphasize their crucial guiding role.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Valamaana naadu kalaigyaana veedu / Puvi meedhilae idharkkedhu eedu”
Rhyming endings 'veedu' and 'eedu' creating a melodic flow.
Imagery & Juxtaposition
“Valaiyaadum kaiyil naam vaal yendhu vomae”
Juxtaposing delicate bangled hands (valaiyaadum kai) with holding sharp swords (vaal yendhuvomae) to represent feminine strength.
Monai (Initial Assonance/Alliteration)
“Thalai pogum podhum / Thalaramal naamae / Thanmaanam kaapaatruvomae”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound across consecutive lines.
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Trivia
Composed by G. Ramanathan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, this song exemplifies the strong social reform and women empowerment themes common in 1950s and 1960s Tamil cinema lyrics, sung masterfully by P. Susheela alongside a female chorus.
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