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Hands UP

From Avane Srimannarayana · 2019

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Vijay Prakash, Shashank, Panchan Jeeva, Chathan Naik
Music director
B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Movie name
Avane Srimannarayana
Movie release year
2019
Lyrics added on
17 Oct 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Dhisai ellaam pesum yaar ivano
Puriyaadha kalavaiyaanavano
Yaar indha pori muzh nodi
Adhil pirandhu vandhavane
Kaatrodu therikkum per ivano
Kan katti maraiyum maayavano
Kridamae ini idhae thaan
Thimiru adhae thaan
Evan vandhaalum thundaakkuvaan
Kaalam maatrida vaaraano
Kadavul saayalil nippaano
Paarvaiyil padai vizha vaithaano
Edhir varubavan yeman ivano
Hands upp
Male :Ivan nizhal varudha…
Chorus :Hands upp
Male :Thee nikkadhaa…
Chorus :Hands upp
Male :Indha vegam thaan…
Ivan ezhundhu nikkira varalaara…
Vannagalin maayajalam
Idhu pudhusu oh maayavanae
Kanmunnae un manam ketkkira
Mandhiram varam onnu thanthanae
Nanjaagi porthodithida
En arugae varum raatchasa
Thappikka kaalaanin arugae
Olinthavan ingu yaarada
Oru sottu vervai sindhidu
Andha idam unadhena maarumae
Mirattiyae ivan kodiyae
Vin thoda yerumae
Azhivu endru ondru endrum illai
Kaatrai polae ivanin pero
Ivan ezhundhu nikkira varalaara…
Dhisai ellaam pesum yaar ivano
Puriyaadha kalavaiyaanavano
Yaar indha pori muzh nodi
Adhil pirandhu vandhavane
Kaatrodu therikkum per ivano
Kan katti maraiyum maayavano
Kridamae ini idhae thaan
Thimiru adhae thaan
Evan vandhaalum thundaakkuvaan
Kaalam maatrida vaaraano
Kadavul saayalil nippaano
Paarvaiyil padai vizha vaithaano
Edhir varubavan yeman ivano
Hands upp
Chorus :Ivan nizhal varudha…
Male :Hands upp
Chorus :Thee nikkadhaa…
Male :Hands upp
Chorus :Indha vegam thaan…
Ivan ezhundhu nikkira varalaara…
Who is this man talked about in every direction?
Is he a mystery no one can understand?
Who is this spark of a single moment?
The one born right out of it?
Is his name one that roars across the wind?
Is he a trickster who vanishes in the blink of an eye?
This is the crown from now on,
and the swagger stays the same!
Whoever comes against him, he'll tear them to pieces!
Has he come to change the times?
Will he stand tall like a god?
Did he bring down an entire army with just a look?
Is he the god of death coming your way?
Hands up!
Male: Is his shadow approaching...
Chorus: Hands up!
Male: Is the fire blazing on?...
Chorus: Hands up!
Male: With this relentless speed...
He rises up as a living legend...
A magical play of colors,
this is all brand new, oh master of illusions!
Right before your eyes, whatever your heart desires,
he has granted it like a magical boon!
To turn deadly and wage a war,
oh monster who steps towards me,
who is it that ran and hid
right beside the god of death to escape?
Shed just a single drop of sweat,
and that whole land will become yours!
Striking fear in all, his flag
will rise to touch the skies!
There is no such thing as defeat for him,
like the wild wind, his name spreads everywhere!
He rises up as a living legend...
Who is this man talked about in every direction?
Is he a mystery no one can understand?
Who is this spark of a single moment?
The one born right out of it?
Is his name one that roars across the wind?
Is he a trickster who vanishes in the blink of an eye?
This is the crown from now on,
and the swagger stays the same!
Whoever comes against him, he'll tear them to pieces!
Has he come to change the times?
Will he stand tall like a god?
Did he bring down an entire army with just a look?
Is he the god of death coming your way?
Hands up!
Chorus: Is his shadow approaching...
Male: Hands up!
Chorus: Is the fire blazing on?...
Male: Hands up!
Chorus: With this relentless speed...
He rises up as a living legend...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Hands Upp' serves as an energetic and grand hero-introduction track in the film 'Avane Srimannarayana'. The lyrics elevate the protagonist to a legendary status, characterizing him as a blend of divine justice, mysterious charm, and formidable power. He is presented as an unstoppable force who strikes fear into his enemies—acting as Yeman (the God of Death) to villains—while exuding supreme confidence and swagger.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Kaalam maatrida vaaraano / Kadavul saayalil nippaano / Paarvaiyil padai vizha vaithaano / Edhir varubavan yeman ivano”

Consecutive lines end with the rhyming suffix '-ano' (vaaraano, nippaano, vaithaano, ivano), creating a rhythmic flow and poetic symmetry.

Simile (Uvamaani)

“Kaatrai polae ivanin pero”

The lyrics compare the hero's name to the wind ('Kaatrai polae') using an explicit comparison, signifying his ubiquitous and unstoppable presence.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Kaalam maatrida vaaraano / Kadavul saayalil nippaano”

The starting consonants of both lines share the 'K' sound ('Kaalam' / 'Kadavul'), establishing Tamil Monai.

Metaphor

“Edhir varubavan yeman ivano”

Directly metaphorizes the protagonist as 'Yeman' (the Hindu deity of death and justice) to anyone who dares to oppose him.

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Trivia

'Hands Upp' is a wildly popular dance anthem composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath for the 2019 period fantasy-adventure movie 'Avane Srimannarayana' starring Rakshit Shetty. The song features a distinct hook step that became a viral social media trend upon release across multiple South Indian languages.

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