- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singers
- Kailash Kher, Sathya Prakash, Deepak, Pooja AV
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Mersal
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oorukannu uravukannu
Unna mochu pakum ninnu
Chinnamaga rasan varan
Meesa muruku..hoi…
Enga mannu thanga mannuuu
Unna vaikum singamunnuuu
Muthumani rathinatha
Pethedutha ranjidham
Oorukulla vazhathandu
Ammanukum samatham
Entha neram kandalum
Kannu dhane kalangum
Kannupola engalukku
Kaavalaa ne varanum
Aalaporan tamizhan
Ulagam ellamae
Vetrimaga vazhi than
Inimae ellamae
Veeranna aarunu
Indha naatukae
Avan sonnanae
Vaayilla maatukum
Ada needhiya
Avan thanthanae…
Ooooooo…..(Overlapping lyrics)
Hei..hei ..hei..hei…
Aalaporaan tamizhan ulagam ellamae
Vetrimaga vazhi than inimae ellamae
Veeranna aarunu indha naatukae
Avan sonnanae
Vaayilla maatukum ada needhiya
Avan thanthanae…heyyy
Oooo…ohhh…
Solli solli
Male :Saritheerathil per porippan
Chorus :Nenjil alli
Male :Kaathil namma theaen
Thamizh thelippan
InnumMale :Ulagam ezha
Chorus :ThangaMale :Thamizha paada
Chorus :Pacha thamizh uchchi pugazh
Yeri sirukkum
Vaarayo vaarai neee
Anbaavandha olikoduppom
Vaarayo vaarai neee
VambaavanthaFemale :Sulukeduppom
Thamizhan da ennalum
Sonnalae thimirerum…(sonnalae thimirerum)
Kaathoda kalanthalum
Athu thaan un adayalam
(Athu thaan un adayalam)
Oooooo…
Hey anbakotti
Enga mozhi
Adithalam pottom
Lagunatha tharikira
Lagaratha serthom
Thalaimurai kadanthumae
Virivatha pathom
Ulagathin muthal mozhi
Usurena kaathom
Naal nagara maatrangal edhum
Un mozhi saayum enbaanae
Paarilaiya thamizhanu varuvan
Thaai thamizh thooki vimbaanae
Chorus : Kadaissi thamizhanin ratham
Ezhum veezhaathae…..
Veezhaathae…..veezhaathae…..
Veezhaathae…..
Muthumani rathinatha
Pethedutha ranjidham
Oorukulla vazhathandu
Ammanukum samatham
Entha neram kandalum
Kannu dhane kalangum
Kannupola engalukku
Kaavalaa ne varanum
Nedundhooram o isai ketkum
Pirai neeti pournami yakkum
Vedha kaattil vinmin pookkum
Vizhichalum nesantha…
Uyirazhiyum o nethi mutham pothum
Varungaalum vaasalil sekkum
Aaaaa….aaaa….a.aaa…..aaa….
Muthumani rathinatha
Pethedutha ranjidham
Oorukulla vazhathandu
Ammanukum samatham
Entha neram kandalum
Kannu dhane kalangum
Kannupola engalukku
Kaavalaa ne varanum
Aalaporaan tamizhan ulagam ellamae
Vetrimaga vazhi than inimae ellamae
Veeranna aarunu indha naatukae
Avan sonnanae
Vaayilla maatukum ada needhiya
Avan thanthanae…heyyy
Vaarayo vaarai neee
Anbaavandha olikoduppom
Vaarayo vaarai neee
VambaavanthaFemale :Sulukeduppom
Tamizhaalae onnanom
Aaraathu yennalum
Tamizhaalae onnanom
Aaraathu yennalum
Hei..hei..hei..hei
Hei hei hei hei……
The village and our kin will look at you,
Holding their breath in awe as you pass.
The young prince is coming,
Twirl your moustache... Hoy!
Our land is a land of gold,
It will place you in front like a lion!
Like a precious pearl and jewel,
Brought into this world by Ranjitham,
Gentle and pure as a tender plantain tree,
Even the village goddess gives her blessing!
Whenever our eyes look upon you,
Tears of joy well up on their own.
Just like the apple of our eye,
You must come and watch over us!
The Tamilian is going to rule
Across the entire world!
The path of victory
Is our way from now on!
What it truly means to be brave,
To this entire country,
He showed and proclaimed!
Even to the voiceless bull,
A sense of fair justice,
He delivered with honour!
Oh...
Hey... hey... hey... hey...
The Tamilian is going to rule across the entire world!
The path of victory is everything from now on!
What it truly means to be brave, to this whole country,
He showed and proclaimed!
Even to the voiceless bull, fair justice,
He delivered with honour... Hey!
Oh... oh...
Proclaiming again and again,
He will carve his name in history!
Holding it close to our hearts,
Into the breeze, our honey-sweet
Tamil he will sprinkle!
For the whole world to rise,
Singing in pure, golden Tamil,
Pure Tamil will reach the heights of fame
And shine in all its glory!
Welcome, come along, do come!
If you come with love, we will give you light!
Welcome, come along, do come!
If you come looking for trouble, we will put you in your place!
Saying "I am a Tamilian"
Fills us with fierce pride! (Fills us with fierce pride!)
Even when your breath merges with the wind,
That pride remains your true identity!
(That remains your true identity!)
Oh...
Hey, pouring our deep love,
For our mother tongue,
We laid the foundation!
Lagunatha tharikira,
We forged the unique 'Zha' (special Tamil retroflex letter)!
Across generations,
We saw it blossom and grow!
The oldest language in the world,
We protected it like our very breath!
As days go by and changes arrive,
If someone claims, "Your language will fall,"
Just watch, the Tamilian will rise
And lift his mother Tamil high!
The blood of the last Tamilian
Will rise and never fall...
Never fall... never fall...
Never fall...
Like a precious pearl and jewel,
Brought into this world by Ranjitham,
Gentle and pure as a tender plantain tree,
Even the village goddess gives her blessing!
Whenever our eyes look upon you,
Tears of joy well up on their own.
Just like the apple of our eye,
You must come and watch over us!
Music is heard from far away,
Growing from a crescent into a full moon.
In the forest of sacred lore, stars blossom,
Even in waking hours, there is only love...
A single kiss on the forehead is enough to dissolve the soul,
Bringing the bright future right to our doorstep.
Aaaa... aaa... a... aaa... aa...
Like a precious pearl and jewel,
Brought into this world by Ranjitham,
Gentle and pure as a tender plantain tree,
Even the village goddess gives her blessing!
Whenever our eyes look upon you,
Tears of joy well up on their own.
Just like the apple of our eye,
You must come and watch over us!
The Tamilian is going to rule across the entire world!
The path of victory is everything from now on!
What it truly means to be brave, to this whole country,
He showed and proclaimed!
Even to the voiceless bull, fair justice,
He delivered with honour... Hey!
Welcome, come along, do come!
If you come with love, we will give you light!
Welcome, come along, do come!
If you come looking for trouble, we will put you in your place!
We became one through Tamil,
This bond will never fade!
We became one through Tamil,
This bond will never fade!
Hey... hey... hey... hey...
Hey hey hey hey...
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aalaporan Tamizhan is a monumental anthem celebrating Tamil language, heritage, identity, and unity across the globe. The song portrays a protective protagonist born to defend his people, respect traditions, and uphold justice even for voiceless animals (referencing traditional rural culture and Jallikattu). Lyricist Vivek highlights the linguistic antiquity and resilience of Tamil, urging Tamils everywhere to stand united and proud of their ancient roots while welcoming the world with love and hospitality.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Muthumani rathinatha”
Compares the protagonist to a pearl and precious gem ('Muthumani rathinatha') born to bring pride to the community.
Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Oorukannu uravukannu / Unna mochu pakum ninnu”
The second letter 'n' matches in 'Oorukannu' and 'Unna', establishing traditional Tamil rhythmic flow.
Personification
“Thaai thamizh thooki vimbaane”
Treats Tamil language as a revered mother ('Thaai thamizh') being carried proudly to international heights.
Did you know?
Trivia
Composed by A.R. Rahman for the Vijay-starrer 'Mersal' (2017), 'Aalaporan Tamizhan' became a massive global hit and cultural phenomenon. It resonated deeply as an anthem during contemporary social movements protecting Tamil rural culture and Jallikattu.
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