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Yaathum Oorada

From Soppu Seeppu Kannadi · 1968

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, A. L. Ragavan
Music director
T. K. Ramamoorthy
Movie name
Soppu Seeppu Kannadi
Movie release year
1968
Lyrics added on
7 Feb 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yaadhum oorada ellaam uravada
Manidhanum mirugamum nerunginaal
Pazhaginaal sondhamae dei dei
Kurangukku pirandhavar manidhargal
Enbathu nirubikka vendumada
Kudu kudu ottamum kurennum kobamum
Irandukkum sondhamada
Kurangukku pirandhavar manidhargal
Enbathu nirubikka vendumada
Kudu kudu ottamum kurennum kobamum
Irandukkum sondhamada
Carotti paarthppoo yedhaenum modhinaal
Pondatti pillaigal thindaadanum
Carotti paarthppoo yedhaenum modhinaal
Pondatti pillaigal thindaadanum
Yerottam thozhanae poraddum veranae
Unnaalae thaan indha oor vaazhanum
Yerottam thozhanae poraddum veranae
Unnaalae thaan indha oor vaazhanum
Kulla vaathu kullavaathu
Koottathai vittu nee vilagadhae…vaa vaa va
Kulla vaathu kullavaathu
Koottathai vittu nee vilagadhae
Koottathil irundhu kondae
Laabathai mattum nee maravadhae
Laabathai mattum nee maravadhae
Every town is our home, and everyone is our kin!
If humans and animals come close,
And get to know each other, they become family, hey hey!
That humans descended from monkeys,
Is something we must prove, my friend!
The hurried scurrying and the snarling temper,
Belong to both of them!
That humans descended from monkeys,
Is something we must prove, my friend!
The hurried scurrying and the snarling temper,
Belong to both of them!
Look at the driver—if he crashes into something,
His wife and children will be left to suffer.
Look at the driver—if he crashes into something,
His wife and children will be left to suffer.
O friend guiding the plow, O warrior of the struggle,
This whole town survives only because of you!
O friend guiding the plow, O warrior of the struggle,
This whole town survives only because of you!
Little duck, little duck,
Do not stray away from the flock... come, come, come!
Little duck, little duck,
Do not stray away from the flock!
While remaining right within the crowd,
Just never lose sight of your own gain!
Just never lose sight of your own gain!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This lively satirical track from the 1968 film 'Soppu Seeppu Kannadi' opens with a playful nod to ancient Sangam philosophy ('Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir'), expanding it to suggest that humans and animals share a deep kinship. The lyricist humorously highlights Darwinian evolution, pointing out how human panic and quick-tempered outbursts reflect our monkey ancestors.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Literary Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)

“Yaadhum oorada ellaam uravada”

This line is a playful adaptation of the famous ancient Sangam Tamil poem by Kaniyan Pungundranar from Purananuru: 'Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir' (Every town is my home, every person is my kin).

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kudu kudu ottamum kurennum kobamum”

The repetition of the initial consonant-vowel sound 'Ku' in 'Kudu' and 'kurennum' creates a rhythmic beat reflecting the hurried actions described.

Satirical Metaphor

“Kulla vaathu kullavaathu Koottathai vittu nee vilagadhae”

The metaphor of a 'short duck' staying within a flock is used satirically to comment on opportunistic people who stay in social groups solely for personal profit.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Yerottam thozhanae poraddum veranae / Unnaalae thaan indha oor vaazhanum”

The intentional repetition of lines emphasizing the farmer's importance reinforces the song's respect for labor and rural sustenance.

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Trivia

The film 'Soppu Seeppu Kannadi' (1968) features music composed solely by T. K. Ramamoorthy during his solo career after the famous Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy duo parted ways. Lyricist Kannadasan masterfully blended classical Sangam literary references with modern satirical commentary on daily human struggles and work ethics.

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