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Lyrics & meaning

Adhirum Veeradhi Veeran

From Sarbath · 2019

Lyricist
Muthamil
Singers
Mahalingam, Diwakar, Ajesh
Music director
Ajesh
Details
Sarbath2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Adhirum veeradhi veeran vandhaanaeThe mighty, vibrating brave hero has arrived
Kudhura thozh mela yeri vandhaanHe came riding upon the horse's shoulders
Aruma seerellaam yendhi ninnanaeStanding tall carrying all precious gifts
Perumai serthu thaan vaangi thandhaanHe brought and gave us added pride and honor
Male
Annaadam paaraattuvomWe will praise him daily
Anbaalae aaraattuvomWe will cherish him with love
Angaali pangaliyaaOh day-to-day kin and extended family
Anjaama thaan kekkuromFearlessly, we ask of you
Male
Ooru velainjidunumMay the village flourish with abundant crops
Naadu sezhichudanumMay the country prosper fully
Perum perugidanum aaraMay fame grow endlessly like a flowing river
Naalum mana urudhiAlways, mental strength
Thaana thara venumShould come naturally
Aramaga varamagaAs virtue and as a boon
Nalamum valamum tharanum tharanumProsperity and well-being must be bestowed
Male
Annaadam paaraattuvomWe will praise him daily
Anbaalae aaraattuvomWe will cherish him with love
Angaali pangaliyaaOh day-to-day kin and extended family
Anjaama thaan kekkuromFearlessly, we ask of you
Male
Murukku meesaiA twirled handlebar mustache
Adha surutti thaan thookkiRolling it up high
Unnai verichuthaan paakkumae vedala kaalaiThe young bull glares intently at you
Adakki vecha pala aasaiya serthuGathering many suppressed desires
Adhu kettu thaan verattum aalaIt chases people away demanding its due
Male
Vayasu pulla vai pechae illaamaThe young girl speaks without words
Oru kannaala kanjaada kaatti pesumExpressing herself with a wink of her eye
Vazhiya kaatti muttaiyathaan kettuShowing the way and asking for candies
Siru vaandellaam vandhu nikkumLittle children come and stand around
Male
Nenjodu nambikkai nee oottanumYou must instill hope deep inside hearts
Panjatha nee pokkanumYou must eradicate poverty and famine
Mannellaam ponnaga nee aakkanumYou must turn all this soil into gold
Makkala thaan kaakkanumYou must protect the people
Male
Unmaikku per sollum oora aaganumThe village must become renowned for truthfulness
Onnaaga thaan vaazhanumEveryone must live united as one
Onnaaga ellamae undaaganumEverything must be created together
Oorukku nalvaaku nee kooranumYou must proclaim good tidings to the village
Male
Ooru velainjidunumMay the village flourish with abundant crops
Naadu sezhichudanumMay the country prosper fully
Perum perugidanum aaraMay fame grow endlessly like a flowing river
Naalum mana urudhiAlways, mental strength
Thaana thara venumShould come naturally
Aramaga varamagaAs virtue and as a boon
Nalamum valamum tharanum tharanumProsperity and well-being must be bestowed
Male
Annaadam paaraattuvomWe will praise him daily
Anbaalae aaraattuvomWe will cherish him with love
Angaali pangaliyaaOh day-to-day kin and extended family
Anjaama thaan kekkuromFearlessly, we ask of you
Male
Annaadam paaraattuvomWe will praise him daily
Anbaalae aaraattuvomWe will cherish him with love
Angaali pangaliyaaOh day-to-day kin and extended family
Anjaama thaan kekkuromFearlessly, we ask of you

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a celebratory, festive village anthem from the film Sarbath. It honors a hero-like figure returning to his roots and community. The lyrics express rich cultural traditions, rural imagery such as twirled mustaches, youthful spirit, family bonds, and children's innocence, while invoking prayers and wishes for communal harmony, bountiful harvests, mental fortitude, and general prosperity for the entire village.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

Annaadam paaraattuvom / Anbaalae aaraattuvom

Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds across lines, such as 'Annaadam' and 'Anbaalae' or 'Ooru' and 'Naadu'.

Edhukai (Rhyming)

Nenjodu nambikkai nee oottanum / Panjatha nee pokkanum

Second-letter rhyming pattern present across contiguous lines such as 'Adhirum' and 'Kudhura' or 'Nenjodu', 'Panjatha', 'Mannellaam'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Ooru velainjidunum / Naadu sezhichudanum

Matching line endings with '-andum' / '-anum' endings creating a rhythmic folk chant effect.

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Trivia

Sarbath (2021) features music composed by Ajesh, who gained initial fame as the winner of Airtel Super Singer Season 2. The song captures authentic rural Tamil Nadu festivities and folk expressions.

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