T. M. Soundarajan’s commanding vocals define the Lava Kusa track ‘Indrum Illai.’ Lyricist A. Maruthakasi and composer Ghantasala frame a lament against merciless fate. The song examines cosmic injustice through rhythmic despair.
Indrum Illai
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Lava Kusa”
Indrum Illai Lyrics Translation (from “Lava Kusa”)
Maruthakasi compares betrayal to an eyelid crushing the eye it should protect. He questions why blameless individuals face punishment without wrongdoing. Ghantasala’s somber composition underscores these ethical conflicts.
Indrum Illai Endrum IllaiNot today, not ever.
Endrumae IllaiNever at all.
Ingum Angum Vidhiyai VendrorHere or there, no one has conquered Fate.
Evarumae IllaiNot a single soul.
Kannai Imaiye Azhikka ThunindhaalIf the guarding eyelid turns to crush the eye
Kaappavar VerundoWho is left to save it?
Mannan Ondrai AanaiyittaleWhen the King lays down a command
Marupavarum UndooWho dares to defy?
Indrum Illai Endrum IllaiNot today, not ever.
Endrumae IllaiNever at all.
Ingum Angum Vidhiyai VendrorHere or there, no one has conquered Fate.
Evarumae IllaiNot a single soul.
Kodumai Thannai Eduthu SellumTo carry this cruelty away
Gunamullorgal IllaiyaaAre there no noble hearts left?
Adakkam Anbu Panbullorkku EndrumMust the humble, loving, and kind
Theeradha ThollaiyaaFace trouble that never ends?
Kannum Karuthum Ulla EvarumCan anyone with eyes and soul
Idhayam Sagikka MudiyumaBear this weight in their heart?
Vinnil Ulla Ravi KulathorWhy do the Sun Clan ancestors in the sky
Irupapadhaeno MaunamaaiWatch in such silence?
Indrum Illai Endrum IllaiNot today, not ever.
Endrumae IllaiNever at all.
Ingum Angum Vidhiyai VendrorHere or there, no one has conquered Fate.
Evarumae IllaiNot a single soul.
Pizhaigal Yedhum SeidhidaamalWithout committing a single wrong
Pazhiyai Adaivadhum SeridhaanoIs it right to bear the blame?
Azhagin Deivam VanathukkaegiThe Goddess of Beauty roams the wild
Allal Paduvathum MuraithaanoIs her suffering fair?
Indrum Illai Endrum IllaiNot today, not ever.
Endrumae IllaiNever at all.
Ingum Angum Vidhiyai VendrorHere or there, no one has conquered Fate.
Evarumae IllaiNot a single soul.
Analil Moozhgi Ezhundha SadhimelShe rose pure from the drowning flames
Aiyam Kondathum ThaghumooIs it fit to cast doubt on her name?
Oru Arpaniin Vaakkai Makkalin TheerppaaiTo take a low man’s word as the people’s verdict
Eduthu Kolvadhum AramooIs that what you call justice?
Indrum Illai Endrum IllaiNot today, not ever.
Endrumae IllaiNever at all.
Ingum Angum Vidhiyai VendrorHere or there, no one has conquered Fate.
Evarumae IllaiNot a single soul.
Indrum Illai Music Video
The Lava Kusa album houses one of Tamil cinema’s most direct challenges to destiny. Fans seeking ‘Indrum Illai lyrics in English’ will find Maruthakasi’s protests against undeserved suffering. Soundarajan’s delivery makes the anguish visceral.