Aruldev’s composition for the album ‘Aelay’ pairs with M.K. Kadal Vendhan’s lyrics to create a dramatic character study. The song describes a villager whose widespread notoriety contrasts sharply with his childlike demeanor.
Released: February 1, 2021
Ettuthikkum Oorum
Aruldev | M.K. Kadal Vendhan • From “Aelay”
What is the meaning of Ettuthikkum Oorum Lyrics from Aelay?
M.K. Kadal Vendhan writes about a man who pedals cycles with heavy force yet drinks until full. The lyric ‘He’ll rob tender hearts but on the outside just puts on an act’ reveals calculated duality.
Ettuthikkum OorumIn villages across all eight directions,
Ivan Per Ucharikum PaaruWatch how they chant his name.
Pakkathula PaathaIf you see him up close,
Ivaro Pacha Pulla AaluHe looks like an innocent child.
Kavadu Soothu Theriya Paya PullaA boy who seems to know no trickery,
Irunthum Kuduppan Thinamum Ivan ThollaYet he gives us trouble every single day.
Kodukum Settai Endrum Inai IllaHis endless mischief has no equal.
Kanaka Valaka Aiyo AlavillaiThere’s no limit to his disputes, oh my!
Ettuthikkum OorumIn villages across all eight directions,
Ivan Per Ucharikum PaaruWatch how they chant his name.
Pakkathula PaathaIf you see him up close,
Ivaro Pacha Pulla AaluHe looks like an innocent child.
Aluku Vetti Colouru SattaWith a dirty dhoti and a colorful shirt,
Aluthi Ootum Bedalu KattaHe pedals his cycle with heavy force.
Kudippan Bodha Mooku MuttaHe’ll drink until he’s full to the brim.
Ulaippan Rasa Viyarva SottaHe works like a king, with sweat dripping down.
Oor Pillai Yavum Thaan PillaiAll the town’s children are like his own.
Onnaga Pappa MappilaHe treats the little ones and the men just the same.
Elaikum Ivan Mel IllaHe isn’t above the poor folks,
Yarukum Aiya Keel IllaAnd he’s certainly below no one, sir.
Pinju Manasa Kolla AdippanHe’ll rob their tender hearts,
Aana Veliya Ivan NadippanBut on the outside, he just puts on an act.
Pinju Manasa Kolla AdippanHe’ll rob their tender hearts,
Aana Veliya Ivan NadippanBut on the outside, he just puts on an act.
Ettuthikkum OorumIn villages across all eight directions,
Ivan Per Ucharikum PaaruWatch how they chant his name.
Pakkathula PaathaIf you see him up close,
Ivaro Pacha Pulla AaluHe looks like an innocent child.
Ettuthikkum Oorum Music Video
This Tamil track’s lyrics meaning centers on maintaining self-governance while balancing public perception. Aruldev’s layered score enhances the contradictions within Kadal Vendhan’s village portrait.