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Lyrics & meaning

Achamillai Achamillai Manamae

From Bagavathi · 2002

Lyricist
Snehan
Singer
Shankar Mahadevan
Music director
Deva
Details
Bagavathi2002

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Ohh….zumm zummOhh... zumm zumm
Ohh..ho..zumm zummOhh..ho.. zumm zumm
Male
Achamillai.. achamillai.. manamaeFearless.. fearless is the mind
Chorus :Hoi hoiChorus : Hoi hoi
Male :Vetriyellaam ini ivann vasamaeMale : All victories will now be under his control
Chorus :Hoi hoiChorus : Hoi hoi
Male :Mothaathae… ivannidam mothaathaeMale : Do not clash... do not clash with him
Male
Achamillai.. achamillai.. manamaeFearless.. fearless is the mind
Vetriyellaam ini ivan vasamaeAll victories will now be under his control
Chorus
Ho ho tharugidathatha tharigidathatha….Ho ho tharugidathatha tharigidathatha....
Ohh…tharigidathathaa..tharigida tharigidaOhh... tharigidathathaa.. tharigida tharigida
Tharigida tharigidaTharigida tharigida
Ohoooo……Ohoooo......
Male
Mann endraal everest-aa iruppaandaaIf he is soil, he stands tall like Mount Everest
Maram endraal aaniveraa iruppaandaaIf he is a tree, he stands deep as the taproot
Chorus :Ho ho tharugidathatha tharigidathatha….Chorus : Ho ho tharugidathatha tharigidathatha....
Male
Ivan nadakkum dhisaiyaeThe direction in which he walks
Kilakkaai maaruthuTurns into the East
Edukkum mudivaeThe decision he takes
Theerppaai yeruthuBecomes the final verdict
Chorus :Hoi hoiChorus : Hoi hoi
Male
Ivan ezhunthaal idiyinWhen he rises, the roar
Muzhakkam ketkuthuOf thunder is heard
Nadanthaal ethirikkumWhen he walks, even enemies
Bayatthaal verkuthuSweat out of fear
Chorus :Hoi hoiChorus : Hoi hoi
Male
Poovaaga…. irunthavan mullaanaanThe one who was soft like a flower has turned into a thorn
Chorus :Ho ho ho ho….Chorus : Ho ho ho ho....
Ho ho ho ho….Ho ho ho ho....
Male
Achamillai.. achamillai.. manamaeFearless.. fearless is the mind
Chorus :Hoi hoiChorus : Hoi hoi
Male :Vetriyellaam ini ivann vasamaeMale : All victories will now be under his control
Chorus :Hoi hoiChorus : Hoi hoi
Male :Mothaathae… ivannidam mothaathaeMale : Do not clash... do not clash with him
Male
Sooriyanai kannukkullaePlace the power of the sun
Idam maattruInside your eyes
Chandiranai sooriyanaaiTransform the cool moon
Nee maattruInto a fiery sun yourself
Chorus
Ho ho tharugidathatha tharigidathatha….Ho ho tharugidathatha tharigidathatha....
Ohh…tharigidathathaa..tharigida tharigidaOhh... tharigidathathaa.. tharigida tharigida
Tharigida tharigidaTharigida tharigida
Ohoooo……Ohoooo......
Male
Siru ulithaan malaiyaiOnly a small chisel
Thagarthu kaattuthuDemolishes a mighty mountain
Thulaiyitta piragaeOnly after being pierced and hollowed
Moongil isaikkuthuDoes a bamboo play music
Chorus : Hoi hoiChorus : Hoi hoi
Male
Intha bhoomi unakkaeThis entire earth lies open
Virinju kidakkuthuWide for you
Pudhidhaai ethaiyooIt is eagerly expecting something
EthirpaarkkuthuBrand new from you
Chorus :Hoi hoiChorus : Hoi hoi
Male
Neeyaaga…. thonridu theeyaagaBe yourself... emerge like a fierce fire
Male
Achamillai.. achamillai.. manamaeFearless.. fearless is the mind
Chorus :Hoi hoiChorus : Hoi hoi
Male :Vetriyellaam ini ivann vasamaeMale : All victories will now be under his control
Chorus :Hoi hoiChorus : Hoi hoi
Male :Mothaathae… ivannidam mothaathaeMale : Do not clash... do not clash with him

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song from Bagavathi (2002) is a high-octane motivational anthem celebrating the protagonist's fearlessness, transformation, and invincibility. It highlights how a once calm and soft-hearted person (a flower) has transformed into a tough protector (a thorn) due to circumstances, commanding awe and striking terror into his enemies.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaai / Uruvagamm)

Poovaaga…. irunthavan mullaanaan

Compares the protagonist's dramatic shift from gentle nature to fierce defiance.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Ivan nadakkum dhisaiyae Kilakkaai maaruthu

Exaggerates the protagonist's grandeur by claiming the direction he walks automatically becomes the East.

Imagery / Symbolism

Siru ulithaan malaiyai Thagarthu kaattuthu

Uses the image of a chisel breaking a mountain and pierced bamboo generating music to symbolize strength through pain and hardship.

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Trivia

Bagavathi (2002) starring Vijay features music composed by Deva. The song 'Achamillai Achamillai' became a popular hero-introduction anthem showcasing Vijay's action avatar, sung with high energy by Shankar Mahadevan.

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