P. Susheela performs ‘Innoruvar Dhayavu’ from the album Thangarathinam. A. Maruthakasi’s lyrics and K. V. Mahadevan’s composition create a strong declaration of independence through commanding vocals.
Innoruvar Dhayavu
P. Susheela • From “Thangarathinam”
Innoruvar Dhayavu Lyrics Meaning P. Susheela | Thangarathinam
A. Maruthakasi questions reliance on others when fertile land exists. The lyricist cites Mother Kaveri’s eternal presence and hands capable of labor as immediate resources.
Innoruvar ThayavedharkkuWhy beg for another’s favor?
Innaattil VaazhvadharkkuJust to live on our own land?
Illaiyendra Kuraiyum IngaeWhy claim we’re lacking here?
Inimaelum Yen NamakkuWhy do we still despair?
Innoruvar ThayavedharkkuWhy beg for another’s favor?
Innaattil VaazhvadharkkuJust to live on our own land?
Illaiyendra Kuraiyum IngaeWhy claim we’re lacking here?
Inimaelum Yen NamakkuWhy do we still despair?
Kannithaai KaaveriMother Kaveri flows beside us
Ennaalum ThunaiyirukkaOur eternal, guiding stream
Kannithaai KaaveriMother Kaveri flows beside us
Ennaalum ThunaiyirukkaOur eternal, guiding stream
Kaigalilae UzhaippadharkkuWe’ve got hands prepared to toil
Balamirukka ThiramirukkaWe’ve got the strength and skill to dream.
Kaigalilae UzhaippadharkkuWe’ve got hands prepared to toil
Balamirukka ThiramirukkaWe’ve got the strength and skill to dream.
Pon Vilaiyum ValamudaiyaThe soil yields a golden harvest
Kannaana NilamirukkaThis precious earth we hold
Pon Vilaiyum ValamudaiyaThe soil yields a golden harvest
Kannaana NilamirukkaThis precious earth we hold
Pugazhudanae UlagaiyaandaWe bear the lineage of kings
Inam Endra Peyar IrukkaWho ruled the world in days of old.
Pugazhudanae UlagaiyaandaWe bear the lineage of kings
Inam Endra Peyar IrukkaWho ruled the world in days of old.
Innoruvar ThayavedharkkuWhy beg for another’s favor?
Innaattil VaazhvadharkkuJust to live on our own land?
Illaiyendra Kuraiyum IngaeWhy claim we’re lacking here?
Inimaelum Yen NamakkuWhy do we still despair?
Ennathaal Imayam PolaeWith thoughts that tower high
Uyarndhuvitta ManamirukkaLike Himalayan peaks
Latchiyamae UyiraagaWith purpose as our very breath
Kondaadum GunamirukkaThe spirit clearly speaks.
Ennathaal Imayam PolaeWith thoughts that tower high
Uyarndhuvitta ManamirukkaLike Himalayan peaks
Latchiyamae UyiraagaWith purpose as our very breath
Kondaadum GunamirukkaThe spirit clearly speaks.
Munnaettra PaadhaiyilaeOn the road to greatness
Arivodu Naam NadakkaWe march with wisdom’s light
Munnaettra PaadhaiyilaeOn the road to greatness
Arivodu Naam NadakkaWe march with wisdom’s light
Kannottam KondavargalWhile visionaries stand ready
Vazhikatti KaathirukkaTo guide us through the night.
Kannottam KondavargalWhile visionaries stand ready
Vazhikatti KaathirukkaTo guide us through the night.
Innoruvar ThayavedharkkuWhy beg for another’s favor?
Innaattil VaazhvadharkkuJust to live on our own land?
Illaiyendra Kuraiyum IngaeWhy claim we’re lacking here?
Inimaelum Yen NamakkuWhy do we still despair?
Vandhaarai VaravettruWe welcome every stranger
Vaazhaveitha ThennaaduThis South Land grants them life
Vandhaarai VaravettruWe welcome every stranger
Vaazhaveitha ThennaaduThis South Land grants them life
Valluvanaar PodhumaraiyaiThis realm gave us Valluvar
Vazhangiya MaanaaduAnd wisdom free of strife.
Valluvanaar PodhumaraiyaiThis realm gave us Valluvar
Vazhangiya MaanaaduAnd wisdom free of strife.
Innaalil Pirar KaiyaiWhy wait on others’ handouts?
Edhirpaathu VaazhuvadhaWhy live in expectation?
Innaalil Pirar KaiyaiWhy wait on others’ handouts?
Edhirpaathu VaazhuvadhaWhy live in expectation?
Ennaalum Thuyar MegamMust dark clouds of sorrow
Namm Meedhu SoozhuvadhaShadow our generation?
Ennaalum Thuyar MegamMust dark clouds of sorrow
Namm Meedhu SoozhuvadhaShadow our generation?
Innoruvar ThayavedharkkuWhy beg for another’s favor?
Innaattil VaazhvadharkkuJust to live on our own land?
Illaiyendra Kuraiyum IngaeWhy claim we’re lacking here?
Inimaelum Yen NamakkuWhy do we still despair?
Innoruvar Dhayavu Music Video
Self-sufficiency forms the core message in the Innoruvar Dhayavu lyrics translation, rejecting dependency to embrace inherent strength and historical pride.