Dosth Bada Dosth
From Saroja · 2008
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Haricharan, Naveen, Rahul Nambiar
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Saroja2008
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Dosth bada dosth | A friend is the ultimate friend, |
| Dosthuku illai vasthu | For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions, |
| Southu mudhal northu | From the South to the North, |
| Solli kodi yethu… | Proclaim it loud and raise the flag... |
| Male | |
| Nanba vanam appavum | Friend, our friendship's sky back then, |
| Ippavum eppavum clean than | Now, and forever, is clean and pure. |
| Aaah aaah.. | Aaah aaah.. |
| Naam ellaam yaar | Who are we all? |
| Ondrukkul ondranaal | When we unite into one, |
| Olympic ringthaan | We are like the Olympic rings. |
| Aaah aaah.. | Aaah aaah.. |
| Hoo oo | Hoo oo |
| Kuraiyadhu namma snegam | Our friendship will never diminish, |
| Hoo oo | Hoo oo |
| Kuraiyadhu namma vegam | Our speed will never slow down, |
| Hoo oo | Hoo oo |
| Kuraiyadhu namma ragam | Our rhythm will never fade, |
| Hoo oo hoo oo | Hoo oo hoo oo |
| Male | |
| Dosth bada dosth | A friend is the ultimate friend, |
| Dosthuku illai vasthu | For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions, |
| Southu mudhal northu | From the South to the North, |
| Solli kodi yethu… | Proclaim it loud and raise the flag... |
| Male | |
| Kanavugalai kaanalam | We can dream high dreams, |
| Kariangal koodalam | We can accomplish great deeds, |
| Kalam kalam Abdul Kalam | Kalam, Kalam, Abdul Kalam, |
| Sonna varthaikkor salaam | Salute to the inspiring words he spoke! |
| Hoo oo oo hoo | Hoo oo oo hoo |
| Male | |
| Ilaiya nadhi purandu varuguthu | A youthful river comes gushing forth, |
| Idaiyil thadaigal irundhaal thagarpom | If there are obstacles along the way, we will shatter them. |
| Ozone endru vaanil kooda | Even up in the sky in the ozone layer, |
| Ottai undu.. | There is a hole.. |
| Namadhu natpae vaazhum ingae | But our friendship lives on here, |
| Ottai illaa kottai endru.. | As a fortress without a single flaw or hole.. |
| Male | |
| Dosth bada dosth | A friend is the ultimate friend, |
| Dosthuku illai vasthu | For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions, |
| Southu mudhal northu | From the South to the North, |
| Solli kodi yethu… | Proclaim it loud and raise the flag... |
| Male | |
| Namadhu viral patriyae | Holding onto our fingers, |
| Naadanthu varum vetriyae | Success itself comes walking towards us. |
| Thødum yedhum thulangidum | Whatever we touch will shine brightly, |
| Namma jhadhagamae thani | Our destiny is uniquely written! |
| Hooo oo oo hooo | Hooo oo oo hooo |
| Veluthu kattu namadhu kaatilae | Give it your all, the wind blows in our favor, |
| Adai mazhai ninaithaal | Even if downpours hit, we feel like, |
| Nilavai pidippom | We can reach out and catch the moon. |
| Vaadai kaathu paadum paattu | The song sung by the cool northern breeze, |
| Kaadhil kelu dhool kelappu | Listen to it with your ears and rock the show! |
| Naetru indru naalai namma naalu | Yesterday, today, tomorrow—every day is our day! |
| Male | |
| Dosth bada dosth | A friend is the ultimate friend, |
| Dosthuku illai vasthu | For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions, |
| Southu mudhal northu | From the South to the North, |
| Solli kodi yethu… | Proclaim it loud and raise the flag... |
| Male | |
| Nanba vanam appavum | Friend, our friendship's sky back then, |
| Ippavum eppavum clean than | Now, and forever, is clean and pure. |
| Aaah aaah.. | Aaah aaah.. |
| Naam ellaam yaar | Who are we all? |
| Ondrukkul ondranaal | When we unite into one, |
| Olympic ringthaan | We are like the Olympic rings. |
| Aaah aaah.. | Aaah aaah.. |
| Male | |
| Hoo oo | Hoo oo |
| Kuraiyadhu namma snegam | Our friendship will never diminish, |
| Hoo oo | Hoo oo |
| Kuraiyadhu namma vegam | Our speed will never slow down, |
| Hoo oo | Hoo oo |
| Kuraiyadhu namma ragam | Our rhythm will never fade, |
| Hoo oo hoo oo | Hoo oo hoo oo |
| Male | |
| Dosth bada dosth | A friend is the ultimate friend, |
| Dosthuku illai vasthu | For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions, |
| Southu mudhal northu | From the South to the North, |
| Solli kodi yethu… | Proclaim it loud and raise the flag... |
தோஸ்த் படா தோஸ்த்
தோஸ்த்துக்கு இல்லை வாஸ்து
சவுத்து முதல் நார்த்து
சொல்லி கொடி ஏத்து
A friend is the ultimate friend,
For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions,
From the South to the North,
Proclaim it loud and raise the flag...
நண்பா வானம் அப்பவும்
இப்பவும் எப்பவும் கிளீன் தான் ஆ ஆ
நாமெல்லாம் யார் ஒன்றுக்குள்
ஒன்றானால் ஒலிம்பிக் ரிங்தான் ஆ ஆ
Friend, our friendship's sky back then,
Now, and forever, is clean and pure.
Aaah aaah..
Who are we all?
When we unite into one,
We are like the Olympic rings.
Aaah aaah..
Hoo oo
Our friendship will never diminish,
Hoo oo
Our speed will never slow down,
Hoo oo
Our rhythm will never fade,
Hoo oo hoo oo
ஓ ஓ குறையாது நம்ம சிநேகம்
ஓ ஓ குறையாது நம்ம வேகம்
ஓ ஓ குறையாது நம்ம ராகம்
ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ
A friend is the ultimate friend,
For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions,
From the South to the North,
Proclaim it loud and raise the flag...
தோஸ்த் படா தோஸ்த்
தோஸ்த்துக்கு இல்லை வாஸ்து
சவுத்து முதல் நார்த்து
சொல்லி கொடி ஏத்து
We can dream high dreams,
We can accomplish great deeds,
Kalam, Kalam, Abdul Kalam,
Salute to the inspiring words he spoke!
Hoo oo oo hoo
கனவுகளை காணலாம்
காரியங்கள் கூடலாம்
கலாம் கலாம் அப்துல் கலாம்
சொன்ன வார்த்தைக்கோர் சலாம்
ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ....
A youthful river comes gushing forth,
If there are obstacles along the way, we will shatter them.
Even up in the sky in the ozone layer,
There is a hole..
But our friendship lives on here,
As a fortress without a single flaw or hole..
இளைய நதி புரண்டு வருகுது
இடையில் தடைகள் இருந்தால்
தகர்ப்போம்
A friend is the ultimate friend,
For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions,
From the South to the North,
Proclaim it loud and raise the flag...
ஓசோன் என்று வானில் கூட
ஓட்டை உண்டு
நமது நட்பே வாழும் இங்கே
ஓட்டை இல்லை கோட்டை என்று
Holding onto our fingers,
Success itself comes walking towards us.
Whatever we touch will shine brightly,
Our destiny is uniquely written!
Hooo oo oo hooo
Give it your all, the wind blows in our favor,
Even if downpours hit, we feel like,
We can reach out and catch the moon.
The song sung by the cool northern breeze,
Listen to it with your ears and rock the show!
Yesterday, today, tomorrow—every day is our day!
தோஸ்த் படா தோஸ்த்
தோஸ்த்துக்கு இல்லை வாஸ்து
சவுத்து முதல் நார்த்து
சொல்லி கொடி ஏத்து
A friend is the ultimate friend,
For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions,
From the South to the North,
Proclaim it loud and raise the flag...
நமது விரல் பற்றியே
நடந்து வரும் வெற்றியே
தொடும் எதும் துலங்கிடும்
நம்ம ஜாதகமே தனி ஓ
வெளுத்து கட்டு நமது காட்டிலே
அடை மழை நினைத்தால்
நிலவை பிடிப்போம்
Friend, our friendship's sky back then,
Now, and forever, is clean and pure.
Aaah aaah..
Who are we all?
When we unite into one,
We are like the Olympic rings.
Aaah aaah..
வாடை காத்து பாடும் பாட்டு
காதில் கேளு தூள் கிளப்பு
நேற்று இன்று நாளை நம்ம நாளு
Hoo oo
Our friendship will never diminish,
Hoo oo
Our speed will never slow down,
Hoo oo
Our rhythm will never fade,
Hoo oo hoo oo
தோஸ்த் படா தோஸ்த்
தோஸ்த்துக்கு இல்லை வாஸ்து
சவுத்து முதல் நார்த்து
சொல்லி கொடி ஏத்து
A friend is the ultimate friend,
For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions,
From the South to the North,
Proclaim it loud and raise the flag...
நண்பா வானம் அப்பவும்
இப்பவும் எப்பவும் கிளீன் தான் ஆ ஆ
நாமெல்லாம் ஒன்றுக்குள்
ஒன்றானால் ஒலிம்பிக் ரிங்தான் ஆ ஆ
ஓ ஓ குறையாது நம்ம சிநேகம்
ஓ ஓ குறையாது நம்ம வேகம்
ஓ ஓ குறையாது நம்ம ராகம்
தோஸ்த் படா தோஸ்த்
தோஸ்த்துக்கு இல்லை வாஸ்து
சவுத்து முதல் நார்த்து
சொல்லி கொடி ஏத்து
Dosth bada dosth
A friend is the ultimate friend,
Dosthuku illai vasthu
For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions,
Southu mudhal northu
From the South to the North,
Solli kodi yethu…
Proclaim it loud and raise the flag...
Nanba vanam appavum
Friend, our friendship's sky back then,
Ippavum eppavum clean than
Now, and forever, is clean and pure.
Aaah aaah..
Aaah aaah..
Naam ellaam yaar
Who are we all?
Ondrukkul ondranaal
When we unite into one,
Olympic ringthaan
We are like the Olympic rings.
Aaah aaah..
Aaah aaah..
Hoo oo
Hoo oo
Kuraiyadhu namma snegam
Our friendship will never diminish,
Hoo oo
Hoo oo
Kuraiyadhu namma vegam
Our speed will never slow down,
Hoo oo
Hoo oo
Kuraiyadhu namma ragam
Our rhythm will never fade,
Hoo oo hoo oo
Hoo oo hoo oo
Dosth bada dosth
A friend is the ultimate friend,
Dosthuku illai vasthu
For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions,
Southu mudhal northu
From the South to the North,
Solli kodi yethu…
Proclaim it loud and raise the flag...
Kanavugalai kaanalam
We can dream high dreams,
Kariangal koodalam
We can accomplish great deeds,
Kalam kalam Abdul Kalam
Kalam, Kalam, Abdul Kalam,
Sonna varthaikkor salaam
Salute to the inspiring words he spoke!
Hoo oo oo hoo
Hoo oo oo hoo
Ilaiya nadhi purandu varuguthu
A youthful river comes gushing forth,
Idaiyil thadaigal irundhaal thagarpom
If there are obstacles along the way, we will shatter them.
Ozone endru vaanil kooda
Even up in the sky in the ozone layer,
Ottai undu..
There is a hole..
Namadhu natpae vaazhum ingae
But our friendship lives on here,
Ottai illaa kottai endru..
As a fortress without a single flaw or hole..
Dosth bada dosth
A friend is the ultimate friend,
Dosthuku illai vasthu
For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions,
Southu mudhal northu
From the South to the North,
Solli kodi yethu…
Proclaim it loud and raise the flag...
Namadhu viral patriyae
Holding onto our fingers,
Naadanthu varum vetriyae
Success itself comes walking towards us.
Thødum yedhum thulangidum
Whatever we touch will shine brightly,
Namma jhadhagamae thani
Our destiny is uniquely written!
Hooo oo oo hooo
Hooo oo oo hooo
Veluthu kattu namadhu kaatilae
Give it your all, the wind blows in our favor,
Adai mazhai ninaithaal
Even if downpours hit, we feel like,
Nilavai pidippom
We can reach out and catch the moon.
Vaadai kaathu paadum paattu
The song sung by the cool northern breeze,
Kaadhil kelu dhool kelappu
Listen to it with your ears and rock the show!
Naetru indru naalai namma naalu
Yesterday, today, tomorrow—every day is our day!
Dosth bada dosth
A friend is the ultimate friend,
Dosthuku illai vasthu
For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions,
Southu mudhal northu
From the South to the North,
Solli kodi yethu…
Proclaim it loud and raise the flag...
Nanba vanam appavum
Friend, our friendship's sky back then,
Ippavum eppavum clean than
Now, and forever, is clean and pure.
Aaah aaah..
Aaah aaah..
Naam ellaam yaar
Who are we all?
Ondrukkul ondranaal
When we unite into one,
Olympic ringthaan
We are like the Olympic rings.
Aaah aaah..
Aaah aaah..
Hoo oo
Hoo oo
Kuraiyadhu namma snegam
Our friendship will never diminish,
Hoo oo
Hoo oo
Kuraiyadhu namma vegam
Our speed will never slow down,
Hoo oo
Hoo oo
Kuraiyadhu namma ragam
Our rhythm will never fade,
Hoo oo hoo oo
Hoo oo hoo oo
Dosth bada dosth
A friend is the ultimate friend,
Dosthuku illai vasthu
For a friend, there are no boundaries or directions,
Southu mudhal northu
From the South to the North,
Solli kodi yethu…
Proclaim it loud and raise the flag...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Dosth Bada Dosth' is a high-energy youth anthem celebrating true friendship, unity, and unbreakable brotherhood from the 2008 Tamil film 'Saroja'. Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics penned by Vaali, the song highlights how pure friendship transcends geographical boundaries and rules. It encourages young people to dream big and overcome obstacles with optimism and collective strength. The lyrics weave metaphors of resilience, comparing the friends' bond to interlocking Olympic rings and a fortress without cracks. Incorporating references to Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's vision for youth, the song conveys a message of positivity, ambition, and timeless camaraderie.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Ondrukkul ondranaal Olympic ringthaan”
Compares the interconnected group of friends to the interlocking rings of the Olympic logo.
Contrast / Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Namadhu natpae vaazhum ingae Ottai illaa kottai endru..”
Contrasts the damaged ozone layer with their flawless friendship, metaphorically calling it a hole-less fortress ('Ottai illaa kottai').
Alliteration & Rhyme (Edukai & Monai)
“Kanavugalai kaanalam Kariangal koodalam Kalam kalam Abdul Kalam”
Uses rhythmic repetition of Tamil syllable sounds ('Kanavugalai', 'Kariangal', 'Kalam') to create catchy internal rhyme.
Rhyming Triad (Iyaippu)
“Nanba vanam appavum Ippavum eppavum clean than”
Uses rhyming time-adverbs 'appavum', 'ippavum', 'eppavum' to emphasize permanence.
Did you know?
Trivia
This track was a massive chartbuster upon release in 2008, becoming an anthem in Tamil Nadu college fests. The song specifically references former Indian President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and his famous call to youth to 'dream big'. Director Venkat Prabhu featured his regular troupe of actors (Shiva, Premgi Amaren, Vaibhav, and Charan) in the film, making the theme of real-life brotherhood echo strongly on screen.
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