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Lyrics & meaning

Hands UP

From Avane Srimannarayana · 2019

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Vijay Prakash, Shashank, Panchan Jeeva, Chathan Naik
Music director
B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Details
Avane Srimannarayana2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Dhisai ellaam pesum yaar ivanoWho is he, spoken of in every direction?
Puriyaadha kalavaiyaanavanoIs he an incomprehensible blend?
Yaar indha pori muzh nodiWho is this spark in a split moment,
Adhil pirandhu vandhavaneThe one who was born out of it?
Male
Kaatrodu therikkum per ivanoIs his name the one that echoes with the wind?
Kan katti maraiyum maayavanoIs he a magician who vanishes by tricking the eyes?
Kridamae ini idhae thaanFrom now on, this alone is the crown!
Thimiru adhae thaanThe pride remains the very same!
Evan vandhaalum thundaakkuvaanWhoever comes, he will cut them into pieces!
Chorus
Kaalam maatrida vaaraanoHas he come to change time itself?
Kadavul saayalil nippaanoWill he stand in the likeness of God?
Paarvaiyil padai vizha vaithaanoDid he make an entire army collapse just with his gaze?
Edhir varubavan yeman ivanoIs he the God of Death to whoever faces him?
Chorus
Hands uppHands up!
Male :Ivan nizhal varudha…Male: Is his shadow approaching...?
Chorus :Hands uppChorus: Hands up!
Male :Thee nikkadhaa…Male: Does the fire stand there...?
Chorus :Hands uppChorus: Hands up!
Male :Indha vegam thaan…Male: This speed itself...
Male
Ivan ezhundhu nikkira varalaara…Is the history of him standing tall!
Male
Vannagalin maayajalamA magical illusion of colors,
Idhu pudhusu oh maayavanaeThis is brand new, oh mystical one!
Kanmunnae un manam ketkkiraRight before your eyes, as your heart desires,
Mandhiram varam onnu thanthanaeHe granted a boon like a magic spell!
Nanjaagi porthodithidaTo turn into poison and wage a war,
En arugae varum raatchasaOh demon who approaches near me,
Thappikka kaalaanin arugaeTo escape from the clutches of Death,
Olinthavan ingu yaaradaWho is the one hiding here, man?
Chorus
Oru sottu vervai sindhiduShed just a single drop of sweat,
Andha idam unadhena maarumaeThat place will turn into yours!
Mirattiyae ivan kodiyaeThreatening everyone, his flag...
Vin thoda yerumaeWill soar high to touch the sky!
Azhivu endru ondru endrum illaiThere is no such thing as destruction for him,
Kaatrai polae ivanin peroHis name is like the wind!
Male
Ivan ezhundhu nikkira varalaara…Is the history of him standing tall!
Male
Dhisai ellaam pesum yaar ivanoWho is he, spoken of in every direction?
Puriyaadha kalavaiyaanavanoIs he an incomprehensible blend?
Yaar indha pori muzh nodiWho is this spark in a split moment,
Adhil pirandhu vandhavaneThe one who was born out of it?
Chorus
Kaatrodu therikkum per ivanoIs his name the one that echoes with the wind?
Kan katti maraiyum maayavanoIs he a magician who vanishes by tricking the eyes?
Kridamae ini idhae thaanFrom now on, this alone is the crown!
Thimiru adhae thaanThe pride remains the very same!
Evan vandhaalum thundaakkuvaanWhoever comes, he will cut them into pieces!
Male
Kaalam maatrida vaaraanoHas he come to change time itself?
Kadavul saayalil nippaanoWill he stand in the likeness of God?
Paarvaiyil padai vizha vaithaanoDid he make an entire army collapse just with his gaze?
Edhir varubavan yeman ivanoIs he the God of Death to whoever faces him?
Male
Hands uppHands up!
Chorus :Ivan nizhal varudha…Chorus: Is his shadow approaching...?
Male :Hands uppMale: Hands up!
Chorus :Thee nikkadhaa…Chorus: Does the fire stand there...?
Male :Hands uppMale: Hands up!
Chorus :Indha vegam thaan…Chorus: This speed itself...
Male
Ivan ezhundhu nikkira varalaara…Is the history of him standing tall!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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