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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
Details
Konjum Salangai1962

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Vel eduppomaeWe shall lift the spear
Vettri vil thoduppomaeWe shall string the bow of victory
All :Vel eduppomaeAll: We shall lift the spear
Vettri vil thoduppomaeWe shall string the bow of victory
Male
Veeramaana viththaigalilIn heroic martial skills
Per eduppomaeWe shall earn a great name
All :Veeramaana viththaigalilAll: In heroic martial skills
Per eduppomaeWe shall earn a great name

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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