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Lyrics & meaning

Vel Eduppome

From Konjum Salangai · 1962

Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Singers
S. C. Krishnan, Chrous
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Movie name
Konjum Salangai
Movie release year
1962
Lyrics added on
16 Aug 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vel eduppomae
Vettri vil thoduppomae
All :Vel eduppomae
Vettri vil thoduppomae
Veeramaana viththaigalil
Per eduppomae
All :Veeramaana viththaigalil
Per eduppomae
Let us take up the spear,
Let us draw the victorious bow!
All: Let us take up the spear,
Let us draw the victorious bow!
In the noble arts of bravery,
We will make a name for ourselves!
All: In the noble arts of bravery,
We will make a name for ourselves!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song snippet is a rousing heroic chant where the performers resolve to master traditional weaponry and martial skills. By taking up spears and stringing bows of victory, they strive to gain immense glory and earn an honored reputation through their heroic arts.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Eyaipu (End Rhyme)

Vel eduppomae / Vettri vil thoduppomae

The repetition of the ending suffix '-omae' creates a harmonious, rhythmic chant suitable for a group chorus.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Veeramaana viththaigalil

Repetition of the 'V' sound in 'Veeramaana' and 'viththaigalil' emphasizes the heroic nature of the skills mentioned.

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Trivia

Konjum Salangai (1962) is a celebrated Tamil dance-drama film starring Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. The soundtrack was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, famously featuring classic Nadaswaram performances by Karukurichi P. Arunachalam.

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