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Lyrics & meaning

Aana Varudha Paarungadi

From Naadodigal – 2 · 2019

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
Reema
Music director
Justin Prabhakaran
Details
Naadodigal – 22019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Chorus
Hey…hey…hey…hey…Hey… hey… hey… hey…
Hey…hey…hey…hey…Hey… hey… hey… hey…
Chorus
Hey…hey…hey…hey…Hey… hey… hey… hey…
Chorus
Hmm humkumHmm humkum
Hmm humkumHmm humkum
Hmm humkumHmm humkum
Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy….Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy…
Chorus
Hmm humkumHmm humkum
Hmm humkumHmm humkum
Hmm humkumHmm humkum
Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy….Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy…
Chorus
Hey… hey… hey… hey…Hey… hey… hey… hey…
Hey…hey…hey…Hey… hey… hey…
Hey…hey…hey…Hey… hey… hey…
Seesaa poduWhistle along!
Chorus
Hey… hey… hey… hey…Hey… hey… hey… hey…
Hey…hey…hey…Hey… hey… hey…
Hey…hey…hey…Hey… hey… hey…
Seesaa poduWhistle along!
Chorus
Jumbu jumbaaJumbu jumbaa
Jumbu jumbaaJumbu jumbaa
Jumbu jumbaaJumbu jumbaa
Jumbu jumbaaJumbu jumbaa
Chorus
Jumbu jumbaaJumbu jumbaa
Jumbu jumbaaJumbu jumbaa
Jumbu jumbaaJumbu jumbaa
Jumbu jumbaaJumbu jumbaa
Jumbu jumbaaJumbu jumbaa
Jumbu jumbaaJumbu jumbaa
Jumbu jumbaaJumbu jumbaa
Seesaa poduWhistle along!
Female
Emmaa…aaaOh mother…
Ennai pethavalaeThe one who gave birth to me,
Un vayithil naan porandhumEven though I was born from your womb,
Edhuku enna othikki vechaWhy did you isolate and push me aside?
Female
Emmaa…aaa…aaaOh mother…
Kanneeril moozhgadichiDrowning me in tears,
Kavalayila neruppu vechaYou set fire to my anxieties.
Female
Pethedutha rathinathaThe precious jewel that you gave birth to,
Moolayila modanga vechaYou forced to remain confined in a corner.
Kuthankora solliBy pointing out petty flaws,
Enna vedhanaiyil kalanga vechaYou left me broken and troubled in deep pain.
Chorus
Neenga ethirthaalumEven if you oppose us,
Sirichaalum aruthaalum podhaachalumWhether you mock us, sever ties with us, or bury us alive,
Vali thaangum idhaiyathaalWith a heart that endures all pain,
Uru maari varuvom…..We will transform and rise again…
Chorus
Hey…hey…Hey… hey…
Hey…hey…heyyHey… hey… heyy
Hey…hey…hey…poduHey… hey… hey… beat the drum!
Chorus
Hey…hey…Hey… hey…
Hey…hey…heyyHey… hey… heyy
Hey…hey…hey…poduHey… hey… hey… beat the drum!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses the deep pain of social rejection and familial betrayal, particularly focusing on the pain caused by a mother's abandonment or harsh judgment. The lyrics contrast festive folk chants and rhythm with poignant verses detailing how a child, once regarded as a precious jewel, is discarded and pushed into a corner due to petty criticisms. Despite the sorrow and emotional trauma of being cast aside, the song shifts into a powerful declaration of resilience. The speaker affirms that no matter how much opposition, mockery, or mistreatment they face, their enduring heart will allow them to adapt, overcome the suffering, and rise up anew.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Pethedutha rathinatha”

Compares a child to a precious stone ('rathinam') that was brought into the world, emphasizing inherent worth before being cast aside.

Hyperbole & Imagery

“Kanneeril moozhgadichi / Kavalayila neruppu vecha”

Uses dramatic imagery of drowning in tears and setting fire to worries to highlight intense emotional suffering.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Jumbu jumbaa”

Rhythmic repetition of folk refrains ('Jumbu jumbaa', 'Hey... hey...') to build momentum and contrast vibrant folk beat with sad lyrics.

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Trivia

Naadodigal 2 (2019) is a Tamil action-drama film directed by Samuthirakani, starring Sasikumar and Anjali. The film's soundtrack was composed by Justin Prabhakaran, continuing the franchise's tradition of energetic folk beats blended with socially conscious themes.

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