- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- A. R. Rahman
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Azhagiya Tamil Magan
- Movie release year
- 2007
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Jul 2017
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Munnal munnal munnal munnal vaada
Unnal mudiyum unnal mudiyum thozha
Munnal munnal munnal munnal vaada
Unnal mudiyum unnal mudiyum thozha
{Ella pugazhum oruvan oruvanukae
Nee nadhi polae odi kondiru
Endha vervaikum vetrigal vaer vaikumae
Unnai ullathil oor vaikumae} (2)
Oh oh hey….thozha munnal vaada
Unnal mudiyum
Thala thala thalapathy
Nee thaan… nee thaan
Anbin thalaivaa vetri namakaae
Azhagiya thamizh magan nee thaanae
Nee thanae..nee thaanae..
Ella pugazhum oruvan oruvanukae
Nee nadhi polae odi kondiru
Endha vervaikum vetrigal vaer vaikumae
Unnai ullathil oor vaikumae
Munnal munnal munnal munnal vaada
Unnal mudiyum unnal mudiyum thozha
Naalai naalai naalai endru
Indrai ilakathae..
Nee indrai ilakathae
Nee indrai ilakathae
Indrai vithaithal naalai mulaikum
Athai nee marakathae
Nee athai nee marakathae
Nee athai nee marakathae
Netru nadantha kaayathai enni
Nyayaththai vidalama
Nyayam kayam avanae arivan
Avanidam athai nee vittuchel…
Hey….thozha munnal vaada
Unnal mudiyum..hey…
Claps :………………………….
Chorus :Thala thala thalapathy
Nee thaan… nee thaan..hey
Anbin thalaivaa vetri namakaae
Azhagiya thamizh magan nee thaanae ..hey
Hey eya eya ohhhhhhh
Ella pugazhum oruvan oruvanukae
Nee nadhi polae odi kondiru
Endha vervaikum vetrigal vaer vaikumae
Unnai ullathil oor vaikumae
Munnal munnal munnal munnal vaada
Unnal mudiyum unnal mudiyum thozha
Munnal munnal munnal munnal vaada
Unnal mudiyum unnal mudiyum thozha
Manavan manathu vaithal…
Mudiyathu enbathu illai
Kadal pol malai pol
Kaatrai pol bhoomi pol
Nee perumai serada
Piranthom irunthom sendrom
Endra vazhvai thooki podada
Manavan manathu vaithal…
Ella pugazhum oruvan oruvanukae
Nee nadhi polae odi kondiru
Endha vervaikum vetrigal vaer vaikumae
Unnai ullathil oor vaikumae
Ella pugazhum oruvan oruvanukae
Nee nadhi polae odi kondiru
Endha vervaikum vetrigal vaer vaikumae
Unnai ullathil oor vaikumae
Oh Oh hey thozhaaaa… munnal vaada
Unnal mudiyum..unnal mudiyum
Thozha… munnal vaada
Unnal mudiyum
Thala thala thalapathy
Nee thaan… nee thaan
Anbin thalaivaa vetri namakaae
Azhagiya thamizh magan nee thaanae
Come forward, step forward, come on forward!
You can do it, you can do it, my friend!
Come forward, step forward, come on forward!
You can do it, you can do it, my friend!
All glory belongs to the One alone,
keep flowing forward like a river.
For all sweat shed, success will take root,
and the world will cherish you in its heart!
Oh hey, my friend, come forward!
You can do it!
The shining commander,
it is you... it is you!
Leader of love, victory is ours!
You are the handsome Tamil son, aren't you?
It is you... it is you!
All glory belongs to the One alone,
keep flowing forward like a river.
For all sweat shed, success will take root,
and the world will cherish you in its heart.
Come forward, step forward, come on forward!
You can do it, you can do it, my friend!
Saying tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow,
do not lose today...
Do not lose today!
Do not lose today!
If you sow today, it will sprout tomorrow,
do not forget that!
You, do not forget that!
You, do not forget that!
Thinking of the wounds from yesterday,
can you give up on what is right?
He alone knows justice and every pain,
leave it to Him and keep going...
Hey... my friend, come forward!
You can do it... hey...
[Clapping]
Chorus: The shining commander,
it is you... it is you... hey!
Leader of love, victory is ours!
You are the handsome Tamil son, aren't you... hey!
Hey eya eya oh-oh-oh!
All glory belongs to the One alone,
keep flowing forward like a river.
For all sweat shed, success will take root,
and the world will cherish you in its heart.
Come forward, step forward, come on forward!
You can do it, you can do it, my friend!
Come forward, step forward, come on forward!
You can do it, you can do it, my friend!
If a student puts their mind to it...
nothing is impossible!
Like the ocean, like the mountain,
like the wind, like the earth,
gather great pride and honour!
"We were born, we lived, and we passed away"—
throw away such a meaningless life!
If a student puts their mind to it...
All glory belongs to the One alone,
keep flowing forward like a river.
For all sweat shed, success will take root,
and the world will cherish you in its heart.
All glory belongs to the One alone,
keep flowing forward like a river.
For all sweat shed, success will take root,
and the world will cherish you in its heart.
Oh hey my friend... come forward!
You can do it... you can do it!
My friend... come forward!
You can do it!
The shining commander,
it is you... it is you!
Leader of love, victory is ours!
You are the handsome Tamil son, aren't you?
Chorus
Male
Male
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Male
Male
Male
Male
Chorus
Chorus
Chorus
Male
Male
Chorus
Male
Male
Male
Chorus
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ella Pugazhum from Azhagiya Tamil Magan is an inspiring motivational anthem composed and sung by A. R. Rahman with lyrics by Vaali. The song serves as a powerful rally cry for youth, pushing them to strive continuously, remain dedicated, and refrain from procrastinating or despairing over past setbacks.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Nee nadhi polae odi kondiru”
Compares human continuous effort and energy to a relentlessly flowing river.
Pun / Wordplay (Siledai)
“Endha vervaikum vetrigal vaer vaikumae”
Plays on the phonetic similarity and conceptual connection between 'Vervai' (sweat/hard work) and 'Vaer' (root/foundation).
Repetition (Adukkuthodar)
“Munnal munnal munnal munnal vaada”
Repeating 'Munnal' emphasizes urgency and strong encouragement to march forward.
Did you know?
Trivia
The opening line 'Ella pugazhum oruvan oruvanukae' (All glory belongs to God alone) is inspired by A. R. Rahman's famous trademark quote at award ceremonies ('Ella Pugazhum Iraivanukke'). Lyricist Vaali integrated this personal philosophy of Rahman directly into the opening hero-introduction song for Vijay.
Keep listening
Songs with a similar feeling
Hey Vaada Vaada2005
SivakasiResilienceAmbition
Rekka Namakku2019
RaatchasiHopeResilience
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Title2017
Sangili Bungili Kadhava ThoraeCourageResilience
Bayappadaathey2018
Atcham ThavirAmbitionCourage
Agaram Ippo Sigaram Aachu1991
SigaramHopeResilience
Puthusa Kodiye2024
Super ZindagiResilienceBrotherhood
From the same album
More songs from Azhagiya Tamil Magan
View albumSpot an issue?
Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.