T. M. Soundarajan’s commanding vocals define ‘Kadavul Ennum’ from the album Vivasayee. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi and composer K. V. Mahadevan frame farmers as divine providers. The track positions agricultural labor above political divisions.
Kadavul Ennum
T. M. Soundarajan • From “Vivasayee”
Kadavul Ennum Lyrics Translation T. M. Soundarajan | Vivasayee
Maruthakasi asks why citizens seek foreign aid when domestic resources suffice. He proposes a unified ‘food flag’ replacing political banners. The lyrics reject dependence while affirming collective effort against famine.
Vivasaayi VivasaayiFarmer, oh farmer.
Kadavul Ennum MudhalaaliThe employer who’s known as God,
Kandedutha Thozhilaalifound and chose you as his worker.
Vivasaayi VivasaayiFarmer, oh farmer.
Kadavul Ennum MudhalaaliThe employer who’s known as God,
Kandedutha Thozhilaalifound and chose you as his worker.
Vivasaayi VivasaayiFarmer, oh farmer.
Munnetra Paadhaiyilae Manasa VaithuSetting your heart on the path of progress,
Muzhu Moochaa Adarkkaaga Dhinam Uzhaithuyou work every day for it with all your might.
Munnetra Paadhaiyilae Manasa VaithuSetting your heart on the path of progress,
Muzhu Moochaa Adarkkaaga Dhinam Uzhaithuyou work every day for it with all your might.
Mannilae Mutheduthu Pirar VaazhaHarvesting pearls from the soil so others may live,
Mannilae Mutheduthu Pirar VaazhaHarvesting pearls from the soil so others may live,
Vazhangum Gunam Udaiyon Vivasaaithe farmer’s the one with such a giving soul.
Vivasaayi VivasaayiFarmer, oh farmer.
Enna Valam Illai Indha ThirunaattilWhat wealth is missing in this sacred land?
Yen Kaiyai Yendha Vendum VelinaattilWhy should we hold out our hands to foreign nations?
Enna Valam Illai Indha ThirunaattilWhat wealth is missing in this sacred land?
Yen Kaiyai Yendha Vendum VelinaattilWhy should we hold out our hands to foreign nations?
Ozhungaai Paadu Padu Vayal KaattilWork hard and properly in the farm fields,
Ozhungaai Paadu Padu Vayal KaattilWork hard and properly in the farm fields,
Uyarum Un Madhippu Ayal Naattiland your reputation will grow in foreign lands.
Vivasaayi VivasaayiFarmer, oh farmer.
Karuppendrum Sivappendrum VaetrumaiyaaiWithout seeing differences like black or red,
Karudhaamal Ellorum Otrumaiyaaiif everyone stays together in unity.
Karuppendrum Sivappendrum VaetrumaiyaaiWithout seeing differences like black or red,
Karudhaamal Ellorum Otrumaiyaaiif everyone stays together in unity.
Poruppulla Periyorgal SonnapadiAs our responsible elders have told us,
Poruppulla Periyorgal SonnapadiAs our responsible elders have told us,
Uzhaithaal Perugaadho Saagupadiwon’t our crop yields multiply if we work?
Vivasaayi VivasaayiFarmer, oh farmer.
Irundhidalaam Naattil Pala VannakkodiThere might be many colored flags in this country,
Ethanaiyo Katchigalin Ennappadirepresenting so many different political parties.
Irundhidalaam Naattil Pala VannakkodiThere might be many colored flags in this country,
Ethanaiyo Katchigalin Ennappadirepresenting so many different political parties.
Parakka Vendum Engum Orae Chinna KodiA single small flag should fly everywhere,
Parakka Vendum Engum Orae Chinna KodiA single small flag should fly everywhere,
Adhu Panjam Illai Ennum Annakkodiand that’s the ‘food flag’ that says there’s no famine.
Vivasaayi VivasaayiFarmer, oh farmer.
Kadavul Ennum MudhalaaliThe employer who’s known as God,
Kandedutha Thozhilaalifound and chose you as his worker.
Vivasaayi VivasaayiFarmer, oh farmer.
Kadavul Ennum Music Video
Vivasayee’s Tamil lyrics meaning centers on self-reliance through agricultural dignity. Maruthakasi equates soil cultivation with national sovereignty. This anthem remains vital for understanding regional farming pride.