For The People
From 4 Students · 2004
- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- Farhad, Rama Varma
- Music director
- Jassie Gift
- Details
- 4 Students2004
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Boopalam kaalam paadiyadhae | Time has sung the morning raga of a new dawn |
| Pudhu needhi medai eriyadhae | The stage of new justice has ascended |
| Varalaaru vannam maariyadhae | The color of history has changed |
| Male | |
| Needi pizhaithidum ezhundhaal | Justice will survive if you rise up |
| Nee netri kannai thirandhaal | If you open your forehead's third eye |
| Urangiya puyalgal viraindhaal | If the dormant storms rush forth |
| Uruvaagum edhirkaalam | The future will be forged |
| Male | |
| Boopalam kaalam paadiyadhae | Time has sung the morning raga of a new dawn |
| Chorus :For the people | Chorus: For the people |
| Male :Pudhu needhi medai eriyadhae | Male: The stage of new justice has ascended |
| Chorus :For the people | Chorus: For the people |
| Male :Varalaaru vannam maariyadhae | Male: The color of history has changed |
| Chorus :Go go go go | Chorus: Go go go go |
| Male | |
| Ulagaalum oliyum naamae | We are the light that rules the world |
| Budhan kannin amaidhi naamae | We are the peace in Buddha's eyes |
| Yutham vandhaal theeyum naamae… | If war arrives, we are the fire as well... |
| Chorus :Go go go go | Chorus: Go go go go |
| Male | |
| Ada kathiyum buthiyum ulladhada | Hey, we possess both courage and intellect! |
| Ini sathiyam nichaiyam vellumada | Now truth will certainly triumph! |
| Haei karjanai seithidum singangalaa | Hey roaring lions! |
| Vizhi thirandhidu adhu podhum | Just open your eyes, that is enough |
ராப் :
....................
Time has sung the morning raga of a new dawn
The stage of new justice has ascended
The color of history has changed
பூபாளம் காலம் பாடியதே
புது நீதி மேடை ஏறியதே
வரலாறு வண்ணம் மாறியதே...
Justice will survive if you rise up
If you open your forehead's third eye
If the dormant storms rush forth
The future will be forged
ராப் :
.........................
Time has sung the morning raga of a new dawn
Chorus: For the people
Male: The stage of new justice has ascended
Chorus: For the people
Male: The color of history has changed
Chorus: Go go go go
நீதி பிழைத்திடும் எழுந்தால்
நீ நெற்றிக் கண்ணை திறந்தால்
உறங்கிய புயல்கள் விரைந்தால்
உருவாகும் எதிர்காலம்
We are the light that rules the world
We are the peace in Buddha's eyes
If war arrives, we are the fire as well...
Chorus: Go go go go
பூபாளம் காலம் பாடியதே...
குழு :
பார் த பியூப்புல்
புது நீதி மேடை ஏறியதே...
குழு :
பார் த பியூப்புல்
வரலாறு வண்ணம் மாறியதே..
குழு :
கோ கோ கோ கோ
Hey, we possess both courage and intellect!
Now truth will certainly triumph!
Hey roaring lions!
Just open your eyes, that is enough
ராப் :
......................
உலகாளும் ஒளியும் நாமே
புத்தன் கண்ணின் அமைதி நாமே
யுத்தம் வந்தால் தீயும் நாமே...
குழு :
கோ கோ கோ கோ
அட கத்தியும் புத்தியும் உள்ளதடா
இனி சத்தியம் நிச்சயம் வெல்லுமடா
ஹேய் கர்ஜனை செய்திடும் சிங்கங்களாய்
விழித் திறந்திடு அது போதும்...
ராப் :
...........................
Boopalam kaalam paadiyadhae
Time has sung the morning raga of a new dawn
Pudhu needhi medai eriyadhae
The stage of new justice has ascended
Varalaaru vannam maariyadhae
The color of history has changed
Needi pizhaithidum ezhundhaal
Justice will survive if you rise up
Nee netri kannai thirandhaal
If you open your forehead's third eye
Urangiya puyalgal viraindhaal
If the dormant storms rush forth
Uruvaagum edhirkaalam
The future will be forged
Boopalam kaalam paadiyadhae
Time has sung the morning raga of a new dawn
Chorus :For the people
Chorus: For the people
Male :Pudhu needhi medai eriyadhae
Male: The stage of new justice has ascended
Chorus :For the people
Chorus: For the people
Male :Varalaaru vannam maariyadhae
Male: The color of history has changed
Chorus :Go go go go
Chorus: Go go go go
Ulagaalum oliyum naamae
We are the light that rules the world
Budhan kannin amaidhi naamae
We are the peace in Buddha's eyes
Yutham vandhaal theeyum naamae…
If war arrives, we are the fire as well...
Chorus :Go go go go
Chorus: Go go go go
Ada kathiyum buthiyum ulladhada
Hey, we possess both courage and intellect!
Ini sathiyam nichaiyam vellumada
Now truth will certainly triumph!
Haei karjanai seithidum singangalaa
Hey roaring lions!
Vizhi thirandhidu adhu podhum
Just open your eyes, that is enough
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a high-octane revolutionary anthem calling upon the youth to stand up against social corruption and injustice. It uses powerful metaphors of awakening and transformation, comparing the dormant power of the youth to sleeping storms and roaring lions. The lyrics emphasize that a new era of justice ('Boopalam') has arrived, changing the course of history. The song highlights a dual nature: the youth prefer peace and enlightened wisdom (symbolized by the calm eyes of Buddha), but if forced into a fight for righteousness, they possess both the brain and the blade to burn like fire and destroy tyranny. Ultimately, it serves as a rallying cry for collective action and vigilance for the sake of the people.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Boopalam kaalam paadiyadhae / Pudhu needhi medai eriyadhae / Varalaaru vannam maariyadhae”
The lines end with the matching rhyming sound '-yadhae', creating a rhythmic flow.
Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)
“Ada kathiyum buthiyum ulladhada / Ini sathiyam nichaiyam vellumada”
The second consonant sound 'th' ('ka-thi-yum' and 'sa-thi-yam') matches, providing structural harmony.
Allusion / Metaphor
“Nee netri kannai thirandhaal”
Refers to Lord Shiva opening his third eye of righteous fury and destruction to eradicate evil.
Juxtaposition / Contrast
“Budhan kannin amaidhi naamae / Yutham vandhaal theeyum naamae…”
Contrasts the ultimate peace of Buddha with the destructive heat of war fire to show dual capabilities.
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Trivia
'4 Students' (2004) is the Tamil dubbed version of the pathbreaking Malayalam vigilante thriller '4 The People', directed by Jayaraj. The movie's soundtrack, composed by Jassie Gift, was a massive chartbuster across South India, pioneering a new sound that blended folk fusion with modern hip-hop elements. Jassie Gift's unique vocal style in this album created a major sensation at the time.
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