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Lyrics & meaning

Aavo Bhaiya Vaazhvil

From Neerottam · 1980

Lyricist
Karaikudi Venkatesh
Singers
Uma Ramanan, A. V. Ramanan
Music director
A. V. Ramanan
Details
Neerottam1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aavo bhaiyaa vaazhvil inbamCome brother, happiness in life
Ellorkkum podhuvaanathuIs common for everyone
Ada raa…..nainaa route paaruHey pal, look at the route/path
Oru naalum maaththaathae nee…aah….Don't ever change it... ah...
Male
Yaei aavo bhaiyaa vaazhvil inbamHey come brother, happiness in life
Ellorkkum podhuvaanathuIs common for everyone
Ada raa…..nainaa route paaruHey pal, look at the route/path
Oru naalum maaththaathae nee…Don't ever change it...
Male
Yaendaa unakku intha veembuWhy do you have this stubbornness?
Varattu thaththuvangal edharkkuWhy these dry philosophies?
Yaendaa unakku intha veembuWhy do you have this stubbornness?
Varattu thaththuvangal edharkkuWhy these dry philosophies?
Male
Harae harae aavo bhaiyaa vaazhvil inbamHare hare, come brother, happiness in life
Ellorkkum podhuvaanathuIs common for everyone
Ada raa…..nainaa route paaruHey pal, look at the route/path
Oru naalum maaththaathae nee…Don't ever change it...
Male
Yaendaa unakku intha veembuWhy do you have this stubbornness?
Varattu thaththuvangal edharkkuWhy these dry philosophies?
Yaendaa unakku intha veembuWhy do you have this stubbornness?
Varattu thaththuvangal edharkkuWhy these dry philosophies?
Female
Sariyaana paathai puriyaatha payanamA proper path, an incomprehensible journey
Theriyaatha kolgai idhuThis is an unknown ideology
Ariyaatha paruvam theliyaatha nenjamAn innocent age, an unclarified mind
Alai mothi nirkkindrathuIs standing tossed about like waves
Female
Sariyaana paathai puriyaatha payanamA proper path, an incomprehensible journey
Theriyaatha kolgai idhuThis is an unknown ideology
Ariyaatha paruvam theliyaatha nenjamAn innocent age, an unclarified mind
Alai mothi nirkkindrathuIs standing tossed about like waves
Male
Yaendaa unakku intha veembuWhy do you have this stubbornness?
Varattu thaththuvangal edharkkuWhy these dry philosophies?
Yaendaa unakku intha veembuWhy do you have this stubbornness?
Varattu thaththuvangal edharkkuWhy these dry philosophies?
Male
Paadangal edharkku payanulla kaalamWhy lessons? Time is useful
Naadungal inbam nooruSeek a hundred joys
Aadungal saernthu paadungal paattuDance together, sing a song
Adhuthaanae vaazhkkai indruThat alone is life today
Male
Paadangal edharkku payanulla kaalamWhy lessons? Time is useful
Naadungal inbam nooruSeek a hundred joys
Aadungal saernthu paadungal paattuDance together, sing a song
Adhuthaanae vaazhkkai indruThat alone is life today
Male
Yaendaa unakku intha veembuWhy do you have this stubbornness?
Varattu thaththuvangal edharkkuWhy these dry philosophies?
Yaendaa unakku intha veembuWhy do you have this stubbornness?
Varattu thaththuvangal edharkkuWhy these dry philosophies?
Male
Harae harae aavo bhaiyaa vaazhvil inbamHare hare, come brother, happiness in life
Ellorkkum podhuvaanathuIs common for everyone
Ada raa…..nainaa route paaruHey pal, look at the route/path
Oru naalum maaththaathae nee…Don't ever change it...
Male
……………….....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat track from Neerottam (1980), composed and sung by A. V. Ramanan with lyrics by Karaikudi Venkatesh, presents a lively, carefree perspective on life. It advises against clinging to rigid, stubborn ideologies and dry intellectualizing, urging youth to enjoy present happiness, sing, dance, and embrace life's pleasures together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)

Paadangal edharkku payanulla kaalam

Rhyming second letters in consecutive lines like 'Paadangal' / 'Naadungal' / 'Aadungal' creates rhythmic harmony.

Metaphor

Ariyaatha paruvam theliyaatha nenjam / Alai mothi nirkkindrathu

Comparing a confused young mind to a wave-tossed sea ('Alai mothi nirkkindrathu').

Code-switching / Colloquialisms

Ada raa…..nainaa route paaru

Mixing Hindi phrases ('Aavo bhaiyaa') and Madras slang ('nainaa route paaru') to capture youthful urban speech.

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Trivia

A. V. Ramanan and his wife Uma Ramanan were prominent figures in the Tamil music scene, famous for their live light music stage shows (Musiano) as well as film playback singing. A. V. Ramanan composed the soundtrack for Neerottam, showcasing his signature energetic and eclectic musical style.

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