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Lyrics & meaning

Theeran Da

From Theeran Adhigaram Ondru · 2017

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Namratha S. Aravindan, Ghibran, Sarath Santosh
Music director
Ghibran
Details
Theeran Adhigaram Ondru2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Ranamae varama..Is a wound a blessing?
Valiyae urama..Is pain the fertilizer?
Poranda theeranda..Born as Theeran!
Poranda theeranda..Born as Theeran!
Chorus
Udaiyae udamba..Is the uniform the body?
Uyirae pilamba..Is life a fissure?
Aavanda theeranda..He will become Theeran!
Aavanda theeranda..He will become Theeran!
Chorus
Chinnathil mattum..Lions are not only...
Singangal illa.....present in the emblem.
Ennathil onnu..One in thought...
Thimira sirikkum.....smiles with fierce pride.
Chorus
Anbingu undu..There is love here...
Mannippu illa.....but no forgiveness.
Thappa nee senja..If you commit a crime...
Edhira moraikkum.....it will glare back in opposition.
Chorus
……………………………...
Chorus
Unna meeri pogum..When things go beyond control...
Ullam veshamagum.....and the heart turns to poison...
Anga marundhagum.....the cure right there...
Kaaval thurai.....is the police department.
Chorus
Indha mannil sindhum..For every smile that blossoms...
Endha sirippukkum.....on this land...
Ver koduthu nikkum...standing firm as the root...
Police padai.....is the police force.
Chorus
Neeyae unna vittalum..Even if you give up on yourself...
Kooda ninnu maathum pattaalam.....this army stands by to transform you.
Pada pada vedikkira saththama..With the sound of rapid explosions...
Sara sara sariyira yuththam.....and a fast-collapsing war...
Uravilla irundhumae niththamDespite having no blood relation, daily...
Kaakura raththam.....it is blood that protects.
Chorus
Ranamae varama..Is a wound a blessing?
Valiyae urama..Is pain the fertilizer?
Poranda theeranda..Born as Theeran!
Poranda theeranda..Born as Theeran!
Chorus
Udaiyae udamba..Is the uniform the body?
Uyirae pilamba..Is life a fissure?
Aavanda theeranda..He will become Theeran!
Aavanda theeranda..He will become Theeran!
Chorus
Chinnathil mattum..Lions are not only...
Singangal illa.....present in the emblem.
Ennathil onnu..One in thought...
Thimira sirikkum.....smiles with fierce pride.
Chorus
Anbingu undu..There is love here...
Mannippu illa.....but no forgiveness.
Thappa nee senja..If you commit a crime...
Edhira moraikkum.....it will glare back in opposition.
Chorus
……………………………...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Theeran Da' serves as an intense title anthem celebrating the duty, resilience, and fearless sacrifice of the police force. It portrays physical wounds and emotional pain not as setbacks, but as badges of honor and strength that nourish an officer's resolve. The lyrics emphasize that true valor is not merely symbolised by the lion insignia on an official cap or badge, but lives as a fierce, unwavering attitude inside the officer's heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Chinnathil mattum.. Singangal illa.. Ennathil onnu.. Thimira sirikkum.. Thinkings.. police padai.. Metaphorical lion strength inside heart vs insignia lion badge on uniform cap.

Onomatopoeia / Irattai Kilavi

Pada pada vedikkira saththama.. Sara sara sariyira yuththam.. Use of rhythmic sound words 'pada pada' and 'sara sara' to evoke sound effects of explosions and swift actions.

Ethugai (Second letter agreement)

Ranamae varama.. / Valiyae urama.. Rhyming structure where internal sound symmetry enhances the anthem's punch.

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Trivia

The song 'Theeran Da' is composed by Ghibran for the 2017 action-thriller film 'Theeran Adhigaram Ondru', directed by H. Vinoth. The film is based on real events surrounding 'Operation Bawaria', a high-profile case handled by the Tamil Nadu Police against organized crime gangs along national highways.

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