Aalaporaan Thamizhan
From Mersal · 2017
- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singers
- Kailash Kher, Sathya Prakash, Deepak, Pooja AV
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Mersal2017
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Oorukannu uravukannu | Town's eyes and relatives' eyes |
| Unna mochu pakum ninnu | Will stand and watch you breathlessly |
| Chinnamaga rasan varan | The prince, the youngest son is arriving |
| Meesa muruku..hoi… | Twirl your mustache... hoi! |
| Enga mannu thanga mannuuu | Our land is a golden land |
| Unna vaikum singamunnuuu | It will place you as a lion |
| Chorus | |
| Muthumani rathinatha | A pearl and precious gem |
| Pethedutha ranjidham | Ranjidham gave birth to |
| Oorukulla vazhathandu | Like a tender banana stem in town |
| Ammanukum samatham | Approved even by Goddess Amman |
| Entha neram kandalum | Whenever anyone sees you |
| Kannu dhane kalangum | Their eyes will swell with tears of love |
| Kannupola engalukku | Like our very eyes |
| Kaavalaa ne varanum | You must come as our protector |
| Chorus | |
| Aalaporan tamizhan | A Tamilian is going to rule |
| Ulagam ellamae | The entire world |
| Vetrimaga vazhi than | The path belongs to the son of victory |
| Inimae ellamae | From now on, everything is ours |
| Veeranna aarunu | Showing what true valor is |
| Indha naatukae | To this nation |
| Avan sonnanae | He declared |
| Vaayilla maatukum | Even to the voiceless cattle |
| Ada needhiya | Justice |
| Avan thanthanae… | He served... |
| Ooooooo…..(Overlapping lyrics) | Ooooooo... (Overlapping vocals) |
| Chorus | |
| Hei..hei ..hei..hei… | Hey..hey..hey..hey... |
| Male | |
| Aalaporaan tamizhan ulagam ellamae | A Tamilian is going to rule the entire world |
| Vetrimaga vazhi than inimae ellamae | The path belongs to victory's son, from now on everything is |
| Veeranna aarunu indha naatukae | Who valor is, to this nation |
| Avan sonnanae | He declared |
| Vaayilla maatukum ada needhiya | Even to the voiceless cattle, justice |
| Avan thanthanae…heyyy | He served... heyyy |
| Chorus | |
| Oooo…ohhh… | Oooo...ohhh... |
| Chorus | |
| Solli solli | Continuously proclaiming |
| Male :Saritheerathil per porippan | Male: He will etch his name in history |
| Chorus :Nenjil alli | Chorus: Gathering in the heart |
| Male :Kaathil namma theaen | Male: Into our ears sweet honey-like |
| Thamizh thelippan | Tamil he will sprinkle |
| Chorus | |
| InnumMale :Ulagam ezha | Furthermore, Male: For the world to rise |
| Chorus :ThangaMale :Thamizha paada | Chorus: Golden Male: To sing Tamil |
| Chorus :Pacha thamizh uchchi pugazh | Chorus: Pure Tamil at the peak of glory |
| Yeri sirukkum | Will rise and beam with pride |
| Male | |
| Vaarayo vaarai neee | Will you come, oh come |
| Anbaavandha olikoduppom | If you come with love, we will embrace you with light |
| Vaarayo vaarai neee | Will you come, oh come |
| VambaavanthaFemale :Sulukeduppom | If you come looking for trouble, Female: We will break your joints |
| Male | |
| Thamizhan da ennalum | I am a Tamilian forever |
| Sonnalae thimirerum…(sonnalae thimirerum) | Saying it boosts our pride... (saying it boosts our pride) |
| Kaathoda kalanthalum | Even if merged into the wind |
| Athu thaan un adayalam | That remains your identity |
| (Athu thaan un adayalam) | (That remains your identity) |
| Chorus | |
| Oooooo… | Oooooo... |
| Male | |
| Hey anbakotti | Hey, showering love |
| Enga mozhi | Our language |
| Adithalam pottom | Laid the foundation |
| Lagunatha tharikira | Incorporating unique sounds |
| Lagaratha serthom | We added special Tamil letters |
| Male | |
| Thalaimurai kadanthumae | Crossing generations |
| Virivatha pathom | We saw its expansion |
| Ulagathin muthal mozhi | As the world's first language |
| Usurena kaathom | We protected it like our soul |
| Male | |
| Naal nagara maatrangal edhum | As days pass, no change |
| Un mozhi saayum enbaanae | Will make your language bow down |
| Paarilaiya thamizhanu varuvan | Look, a Tamilian will stand tall in the world |
| Thaai thamizh thooki vimbaanae | Carrying mother Tamil proudly, beaming |
| Chorus : Kadaissi thamizhanin ratham | Chorus: The blood of the last Tamilian |
| Ezhum veezhaathae….. | Will rise and never fall... |
| Veezhaathae…..veezhaathae….. | Never fall... never fall... |
| Veezhaathae….. | Never fall... |
| Chorus | |
| Muthumani rathinatha | A pearl and precious gem |
| Pethedutha ranjidham | Ranjidham gave birth to |
| Oorukulla vazhathandu | Like a tender banana stem in town |
| Ammanukum samatham | Approved even by Goddess Amman |
| Entha neram kandalum | Whenever anyone sees you |
| Kannu dhane kalangum | Their eyes will swell with tears of love |
| Kannupola engalukku | Like our very eyes |
| Kaavalaa ne varanum | You must come as our protector |
| Female | |
| Nedundhooram o isai ketkum | From far away, music is heard |
| Pirai neeti pournami yakkum | Extending the crescent into a full moon |
| Vedha kaattil vinmin pookkum | Stars bloom in the forest of Vedas |
| Vizhichalum nesantha… | Even when awake, it is pure affection... |
| Uyirazhiyum o nethi mutham pothum | Even if life perishes, a kiss on the forehead is enough |
| Varungaalum vaasalil sekkum | The future will gather at our doorstep |
| Aaaaa….aaaa….a.aaa…..aaa…. | Aaaaa...aaaa...a.aaa...aaa... |
| Chorus | |
| Muthumani rathinatha | A pearl and precious gem |
| Pethedutha ranjidham | Ranjidham gave birth to |
| Oorukulla vazhathandu | Like a tender banana stem in town |
| Ammanukum samatham | Approved even by Goddess Amman |
| Entha neram kandalum | Whenever anyone sees you |
| Kannu dhane kalangum | Their eyes will swell with tears of love |
| Kannupola engalukku | Like our very eyes |
| Kaavalaa ne varanum | You must come as our protector |
| Chorus | |
| Aalaporaan tamizhan ulagam ellamae | A Tamilian is going to rule the entire world |
| Vetrimaga vazhi than inimae ellamae | The path belongs to victory's son, from now on everything is |
| Veeranna aarunu indha naatukae | Who valor is, to this nation |
| Avan sonnanae | He declared |
| Vaayilla maatukum ada needhiya | Even to voiceless cattle, justice |
| Avan thanthanae…heyyy | He served... heyyy |
| Male | |
| Vaarayo vaarai neee | Will you come, oh come |
| Anbaavandha olikoduppom | If you come with love, we will embrace you with light |
| Vaarayo vaarai neee | Will you come, oh come |
| VambaavanthaFemale :Sulukeduppom | If you come looking for trouble, Female: We will break your joints |
| Chorus | |
| Tamizhaalae onnanom | We united through Tamil |
| Aaraathu yennalum | Never to be divided, forever |
| Tamizhaalae onnanom | We united through Tamil |
| Aaraathu yennalum | Never to be divided, forever |
| Chorus | |
| Hei..hei..hei..hei | Hei..hei..hei..hei |
| Hei hei hei hei…… | Hei hei hei hei... |
ஊருக்கண்ணு
உறவுக்கண்ணு உன்ன
மொச்சுப் பாக்கும் நின்னு
சின்ன மகராசன் வாறான்
மீச முறுக்கு ஹோய் எங்க
மண்ணு தங்க மண்ணு உன்ன
வைக்கும் சிங்கமுன்னு
Town's eyes and relatives' eyes
Will stand and watch you breathlessly
The prince, the youngest son is arriving
Twirl your mustache... hoi!
Our land is a golden land
It will place you as a lion
முத்துமணி ரத்தினத்த
பெத்தெடுத்த ரஞ்சிதம்
ஊருக்குள்ள வாழ தண்டு
அம்மனுக்கும் சம்மதம்
எந்த நேரம் கண்டாலும்
கண்ணுதானே கலங்கும்
கண்ணுபோல எங்களுக்கு
காவலா நீ வரணும்
A pearl and precious gem
Ranjidham gave birth to
Like a tender banana stem in town
Approved even by Goddess Amman
Whenever anyone sees you
Their eyes will swell with tears of love
Like our very eyes
You must come as our protector
ஆளப்போறான் தமிழன்
உலகம் எல்லாமே வெற்றிமக
வழிதான் இனிமே எல்லாமே
வீரன்னா யாருனு இந்த
நாட்டுக்கே அவன் சொன்னானே
வாயில்லா மாட்டுக்கும் அட நீதிய
அவன் தந்தானே
A Tamilian is going to rule
The entire world
The path belongs to the son of victory
From now on, everything is ours
Showing what true valor is
To this nation
He declared
Even to the voiceless cattle
Justice
He served...
Ooooooo... (Overlapping vocals)
ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய்
Hey..hey..hey..hey...
ஆளப்போறான் தமிழன்
உலகம் எல்லாமே வெற்றிமக
வழிதான் இனிமே எல்லாமே
வீரன்னா யாருனு இந்த
நாட்டுக்கே அவன் சொன்னானே
வாயில்லா மாட்டுக்கும் அட நீதிய
அவன் தந்தானே ஹே
A Tamilian is going to rule the entire world
The path belongs to victory's son, from now on everything is
Who valor is, to this nation
He declared
Even to the voiceless cattle, justice
He served... heyyy
ஓ ஓ ........
Oooo...ohhh...
சொல்லிச் சொல்லி
சாித்திரத்தில் போ்
பொறிப்பான்
குழு :
நெஞ்சில் அள்ளி
காதில் நம்ம
தேன் தமிழ்தெளிப்பான்
Continuously proclaiming
Male: He will etch his name in history
Chorus: Gathering in the heart
Male: Into our ears sweet honey-like
Tamil he will sprinkle
இன்னும் ஆண் :
உலகம் எழ
குழு :
தங்க ஆண் :
தமிழப்பாட
குழு :
பச்சத்தமிழ் உச்சிப்புகழ்
ஏறி சிறக்கும்
Furthermore, Male: For the world to rise
Chorus: Golden Male: To sing Tamil
Chorus: Pure Tamil at the peak of glory
Will rise and beam with pride
வாராயோ வாராய்
நீ அன்பா வந்தா ஒளி
கொடுப்போம் வாராயோ
வாராய் நீ வம்பா வந்தா
சுளுக்கெடுப்போம்
Will you come, oh come
If you come with love, we will embrace you with light
Will you come, oh come
If you come looking for trouble, Female: We will break your joints
தமிழன்டா
எந்நாளும் சொன்னாலே
திமிரேறும் ( சொன்னாலே திமிரேறும் )
காத்தோட கலந்தாலும் அதுதான்
உன் அடையாளம்
( அதுதான் உன் அடையாளம் )
I am a Tamilian forever
Saying it boosts our pride... (saying it boosts our pride)
Even if merged into the wind
That remains your identity
(That remains your identity)
ஓ ஓ.........
Oooooo...
ஹே அன்பைக்
கொட்டி எங்கமொழி
அடித்தளம் போட்டோம்
லகுனத்த தாிக்கிற ழகரத்தை
சோ்த்தோம்
Hey, showering love
Our language
Laid the foundation
Incorporating unique sounds
We added special Tamil letters
தலைமுறை
கடந்துமே விாிவதைப்
பாத்தோம் உலகத்தின்
முதல்மொழி உசுரெனக் காத்தோம்
Crossing generations
We saw its expansion
As the world's first language
We protected it like our soul
நாள்நகர மாற்றங்கள்
ஏதும் உன் மொழி சாயும்
என்பானே பாாிழைய தமிழனு
வருவான் தாய்த்தமிழ் தூக்கி
விம்பானே
As days pass, no change
Will make your language bow down
Look, a Tamilian will stand tall in the world
Carrying mother Tamil proudly, beaming
Chorus: The blood of the last Tamilian
Will rise and never fall...
Never fall... never fall...
Never fall...
கடைசித் தமிழனின்
ரத்தம் எழும் வீழாதே வீழாதே
வீழாதே வீழாதே
A pearl and precious gem
Ranjidham gave birth to
Like a tender banana stem in town
Approved even by Goddess Amman
Whenever anyone sees you
Their eyes will swell with tears of love
Like our very eyes
You must come as our protector
முத்துமணி ரத்தினத்த
பெத்தெடுத்த ரஞ்சிதம்
ஊருக்குள்ள வாழ தண்டு
அம்மனுக்கும் சம்மதம்
எந்த நேரம் கண்டாலும்
கண்ணுதானே கலங்கும்
கண்ணுபோல எங்களுக்கு
காவலா நீ வரணும்
From far away, music is heard
Extending the crescent into a full moon
Stars bloom in the forest of Vedas
Even when awake, it is pure affection...
Even if life perishes, a kiss on the forehead is enough
The future will gather at our doorstep
Aaaaa...aaaa...a.aaa...aaa...
நெடுந்தூரம் ஓ
இசை கேட்கும் பிறை
நீட்டி பௌா்ணமியாக்கும்
வேதக்காட்டில் விண்மீன்
பூக்கும் விழிச்சாலும்
நெசந்தான் உயிா் அழியும்
நெத்தி முத்தம் போதும்
வருங்காலம் வாசலில் சேக்கும்
ஆஆஆ..................................
A pearl and precious gem
Ranjidham gave birth to
Like a tender banana stem in town
Approved even by Goddess Amman
Whenever anyone sees you
Their eyes will swell with tears of love
Like our very eyes
You must come as our protector
முத்துமணி ரத்தினத்த
பெத்தெடுத்த ரஞ்சிதம்
ஊருக்குள்ள வாழ தண்டு
அம்மனுக்கும் சம்மதம்
எந்த நேரம் கண்டாலும்
கண்ணுதானே கலங்கும்
கண்ணுபோல எங்களுக்கு
காவலா நீ வரணும்
A Tamilian is going to rule the entire world
The path belongs to victory's son, from now on everything is
Who valor is, to this nation
He declared
Even to voiceless cattle, justice
He served... heyyy
ஆளப்போறான் தமிழன்
உலகம் எல்லாமே வெற்றிமக
வழிதான் இனிமே எல்லாமே
வீரன்னா யாருனு இந்த
நாட்டுக்கே அவன் சொன்னானே
வாயில்லா மாட்டுக்கும் அட நீதிய
அவன் தந்தானே ஹே
Will you come, oh come
If you come with love, we will embrace you with light
Will you come, oh come
If you come looking for trouble, Female: We will break your joints
வாராயோ வாராய்
நீ அன்பா வந்தா ஒளி
கொடுப்போம் வாராயோ
வாராய் நீ வம்பா வந்தா
சுளுக்கெடுப்போம்
We united through Tamil
Never to be divided, forever
We united through Tamil
Never to be divided, forever
தமிழாலே ஒண்ணானோம்
ஆறாது எந்நாளும் தமிழாலே
ஒண்ணானோம் ஆறாது எந்நாளும்
Hei..hei..hei..hei
Hei hei hei hei...
ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Oorukannu uravukannu
Town's eyes and relatives' eyes
Unna mochu pakum ninnu
Will stand and watch you breathlessly
Chinnamaga rasan varan
The prince, the youngest son is arriving
Meesa muruku..hoi…
Twirl your mustache... hoi!
Enga mannu thanga mannuuu
Our land is a golden land
Unna vaikum singamunnuuu
It will place you as a lion
Muthumani rathinatha
A pearl and precious gem
Pethedutha ranjidham
Ranjidham gave birth to
Oorukulla vazhathandu
Like a tender banana stem in town
Ammanukum samatham
Approved even by Goddess Amman
Entha neram kandalum
Whenever anyone sees you
Kannu dhane kalangum
Their eyes will swell with tears of love
Kannupola engalukku
Like our very eyes
Kaavalaa ne varanum
You must come as our protector
Aalaporan tamizhan
A Tamilian is going to rule
Ulagam ellamae
The entire world
Vetrimaga vazhi than
The path belongs to the son of victory
Inimae ellamae
From now on, everything is ours
Veeranna aarunu
Showing what true valor is
Indha naatukae
To this nation
Avan sonnanae
He declared
Vaayilla maatukum
Even to the voiceless cattle
Ada needhiya
Justice
Avan thanthanae…
He served...
Ooooooo…..(Overlapping lyrics)
Ooooooo... (Overlapping vocals)
Hei..hei ..hei..hei…
Hey..hey..hey..hey...
Aalaporaan tamizhan ulagam ellamae
A Tamilian is going to rule the entire world
Vetrimaga vazhi than inimae ellamae
The path belongs to victory's son, from now on everything is
Veeranna aarunu indha naatukae
Who valor is, to this nation
Avan sonnanae
He declared
Vaayilla maatukum ada needhiya
Even to the voiceless cattle, justice
Avan thanthanae…heyyy
He served... heyyy
Oooo…ohhh…
Oooo...ohhh...
Solli solli
Continuously proclaiming
Male :Saritheerathil per porippan
Male: He will etch his name in history
Chorus :Nenjil alli
Chorus: Gathering in the heart
Male :Kaathil namma theaen
Male: Into our ears sweet honey-like
Thamizh thelippan
Tamil he will sprinkle
InnumMale :Ulagam ezha
Furthermore, Male: For the world to rise
Chorus :ThangaMale :Thamizha paada
Chorus: Golden Male: To sing Tamil
Chorus :Pacha thamizh uchchi pugazh
Chorus: Pure Tamil at the peak of glory
Yeri sirukkum
Will rise and beam with pride
Vaarayo vaarai neee
Will you come, oh come
Anbaavandha olikoduppom
If you come with love, we will embrace you with light
Vaarayo vaarai neee
Will you come, oh come
VambaavanthaFemale :Sulukeduppom
If you come looking for trouble, Female: We will break your joints
Thamizhan da ennalum
I am a Tamilian forever
Sonnalae thimirerum…(sonnalae thimirerum)
Saying it boosts our pride... (saying it boosts our pride)
Kaathoda kalanthalum
Even if merged into the wind
Athu thaan un adayalam
That remains your identity
(Athu thaan un adayalam)
(That remains your identity)
Oooooo…
Oooooo...
Hey anbakotti
Hey, showering love
Enga mozhi
Our language
Adithalam pottom
Laid the foundation
Lagunatha tharikira
Incorporating unique sounds
Lagaratha serthom
We added special Tamil letters
Thalaimurai kadanthumae
Crossing generations
Virivatha pathom
We saw its expansion
Ulagathin muthal mozhi
As the world's first language
Usurena kaathom
We protected it like our soul
Naal nagara maatrangal edhum
As days pass, no change
Un mozhi saayum enbaanae
Will make your language bow down
Paarilaiya thamizhanu varuvan
Look, a Tamilian will stand tall in the world
Thaai thamizh thooki vimbaanae
Carrying mother Tamil proudly, beaming
Chorus : Kadaissi thamizhanin ratham
Chorus: The blood of the last Tamilian
Ezhum veezhaathae…..
Will rise and never fall...
Veezhaathae…..veezhaathae…..
Never fall... never fall...
Veezhaathae…..
Never fall...
Muthumani rathinatha
A pearl and precious gem
Pethedutha ranjidham
Ranjidham gave birth to
Oorukulla vazhathandu
Like a tender banana stem in town
Ammanukum samatham
Approved even by Goddess Amman
Entha neram kandalum
Whenever anyone sees you
Kannu dhane kalangum
Their eyes will swell with tears of love
Kannupola engalukku
Like our very eyes
Kaavalaa ne varanum
You must come as our protector
Nedundhooram o isai ketkum
From far away, music is heard
Pirai neeti pournami yakkum
Extending the crescent into a full moon
Vedha kaattil vinmin pookkum
Stars bloom in the forest of Vedas
Vizhichalum nesantha…
Even when awake, it is pure affection...
Uyirazhiyum o nethi mutham pothum
Even if life perishes, a kiss on the forehead is enough
Varungaalum vaasalil sekkum
The future will gather at our doorstep
Aaaaa….aaaa….a.aaa…..aaa….
Aaaaa...aaaa...a.aaa...aaa...
Muthumani rathinatha
A pearl and precious gem
Pethedutha ranjidham
Ranjidham gave birth to
Oorukulla vazhathandu
Like a tender banana stem in town
Ammanukum samatham
Approved even by Goddess Amman
Entha neram kandalum
Whenever anyone sees you
Kannu dhane kalangum
Their eyes will swell with tears of love
Kannupola engalukku
Like our very eyes
Kaavalaa ne varanum
You must come as our protector
Aalaporaan tamizhan ulagam ellamae
A Tamilian is going to rule the entire world
Vetrimaga vazhi than inimae ellamae
The path belongs to victory's son, from now on everything is
Veeranna aarunu indha naatukae
Who valor is, to this nation
Avan sonnanae
He declared
Vaayilla maatukum ada needhiya
Even to voiceless cattle, justice
Avan thanthanae…heyyy
He served... heyyy
Vaarayo vaarai neee
Will you come, oh come
Anbaavandha olikoduppom
If you come with love, we will embrace you with light
Vaarayo vaarai neee
Will you come, oh come
VambaavanthaFemale :Sulukeduppom
If you come looking for trouble, Female: We will break your joints
Tamizhaalae onnanom
We united through Tamil
Aaraathu yennalum
Never to be divided, forever
Tamizhaalae onnanom
We united through Tamil
Aaraathu yennalum
Never to be divided, forever
Hei..hei..hei..hei
Hei..hei..hei..hei
Hei hei hei hei……
Hei hei hei hei...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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.
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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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