Melum Keezhum Lyrics
From the movie Yarukkum Vetkkamillai Tamil
Melum Keezhum Song Lyrics is the track from Yarukkum Vetkkamillai Tamil Tamil Film – 1975. This song was sung by கே. ஜே. யேசுதாஸ்.
Track Credits & Star Cast
Music & Lyrics
Singers
Star Cast
Not Specified
Singer : K. J. Jesudas
Music Director : G. K. Venkatesh
Lyricist : Kannadasan
Oorukku vetkam illai Indha ulagukkum vetkam illai
Yaarukkum vetkam illai Idhilae avalukku vetkamenna
Hae samudhayamae
Melum keelum kodugal podu Adhu thaan oviym
Nee sonnaal kaaviyam Oviyam endraal ennvendru
Therindhavar illaiyada Kurudargal ulagil kangal irundhaal
Adhuthaan tholliyadaa
Melum keelum kodugal podu Adhu thaan oviym
Nee sonnaal kaaviyam
Athanai pazhamum sothaigalai thaanae Aandavan padaipinilae
Athi pazhathai kuttram koora Yaarukkum vetkam illai
Moodargal yettriya kuttrathai marandhu Mudhugai paarungal
Mudhuginil irukku aayiram azhukku Adhanai kazhuvungal
Melum keelum kodugal podu Adhu thaan oviym
Nee sonnaal kaaviyam
Suttum viralaal edhiriyai katti Kuttram koorugaiyil
Mattrum mondru viralgal ungal Maarbinai kaatudhadaa
Engaeyavadhu manidhan oruvan Irundhaal solungal
Irukkum avanum punidhan endraal Ennidam kattungal
Melum keelum kodugal podu Adhu thaan oviym
Nee sonnaal kaaviyam
Appan thavaru pillaikku therindhaal Avanukku vetkam illai
Athanai peraiyum padaithaanae andha Sivanukku vetkam illai
Ippodhu indha ulagam muzhuvadhum Evanukkum vetkam illai
Ellaar kadhaiyum ondraai mudikkum Emanukkum vetkam illai
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song, 'Melum Keezhum', is a profound philosophical and social commentary that challenges societal hypocrisy and the human tendency to judge others while ignoring one's own flaws. The lyrics provocatively state that 'no one has shame' – not the village, not the world, not even God or the God of Death – implying that shame is a selective and often misplaced emotion. It questions why a woman should feel shame when the entire world is devoid of it, suggesting a critique of double standards.
The central metaphor of 'drawing lines up and down' to create a 'painting' or 'epic' highlights the subjective nature of perception and judgment. The song argues that in a 'world of the blind,' having 'eyes' (i.e., true understanding or moral clarity) can be a burden, as it reveals the pervasive imperfections. It urges listeners to introspect, to 'look at your own back' and 'wash away a thousand impurities' before pointing fingers. The powerful imagery of three fingers pointing back at oneself when one finger is pointed at another serves as a stark reminder of universal fallibility, concluding that true purity is a rarity, if it exists at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Melum Keezhum?
Melum Keezhum is sung by கே. ஜே. யேசுதாஸ்.
Which movie is Melum Keezhum from?
The song Melum Keezhum is featured in the movie Yarukkum Vetkkamillai Tamil.
Who wrote the lyrics for Melum Keezhum?
The lyrics for Melum Keezhum were written by Unknown with music composed by Unknown.
Is English translation available for Melum Keezhum lyrics?
Yes! Melum Keezhum lyrics from Yarukkum Vetkkamillai Tamil include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Melum Keezhum lyrics?
This song, 'Melum Keezhum', is a profound philosophical and social commentary that challenges societal hypocrisy and the human tendency to judge others while ignoring one's own flaws. The lyrics provocatively state that 'no one has shame' – not the village, not the world, not even God or the God of Death – implying that shame is a selective and often misplaced emotion. It questions why a woman should feel shame when the entire world is devoid of it, suggesting a critique of double standards. The central metaphor of 'drawing lines up and down' to create a 'painting' or 'epic' highlights the subjective nature of perception and judgment. The song argues that in a 'world of the blind,' having 'eyes' (i.e., true understanding or moral clarity) can be a burden, as it reveals the pervasive imperfections. It urges listeners to introspect, to 'look at your own back' and 'wash away a thousand impurities' before pointing fingers. The powerful imagery of three fingers pointing back at oneself when one finger is pointed at another serves as a stark reminder of universal fallibility, concluding that true purity is a rarity, if it exists at all.
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