Hero Hero Hero Hero
From Puthir · 1986
- Lyricist
- Ponnaruvi
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Puthir1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Hero hero hero hero | Hero, hero, hero, hero |
| Naanae naanae naanae naanae | It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me |
| Vanthuvidu en vannakkili | Come to me, my colorful parrot |
| Thanthuvidu en ennappadi | Grant me my wish as I desire |
| Male | |
| Rojappoovae mayakkamaa raja naanae thayyakkamaa | Oh rose flower, are you swooning? I am the king, why hesitate? |
| Unnai naan ponnapola vachchiruppaen | I will cherish and keep you like gold |
| Ennai nee nampa venum devi devi | You must believe me, Goddess, Goddess |
| Unnai naan kannukkulla vachchiruppaen | I will keep you like the apple of my eye |
| Ennai nee nampa venum rani rani | You must believe me, Queen, Queen |
| Male | |
| Hero hero hero hero | Hero, hero, hero, hero |
| Naanae naanae naanae naanae | It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me |
| Male | |
| Seeraaga vaasal kootti naanaaga kolam pottu | Neatly sweeping the entrance and drawing kolam patterns myself |
| Naalthorum soru oottuvaen | I will feed you food every single day |
| Neeraadu neraththilae joraaga ennai pottu | During bath time, generously applying oil on you |
| Muthuga theichchi kulippaattuvaen | I will scrub your back and bathe you |
| Male | |
| Neeyaadum rani pola naanaadum thoni pola | Like you dancing as a queen, like me floating like a boat |
| Entha naalum sevai pannuvaen | I will serve you on all days |
| Azhagaana maeni mela uravaadum selai pola | Like a saree draped intimately over a beautiful body |
| Aasaiyodu thookki kolluvaen | I will lift you up lovingly in my arms |
| Male | |
| Azhagu madiyilae oru mezhugu udalilae | In a beautiful lap, in a wax-like soft body |
| Pazhagu iravilae nilaimai uravilae | In a familiar night, in a deep bond |
| Naanum neeyum saernthu vaazha | For you and me to live together |
| Vaanam vanthu vaazhththu paadume oi… | The sky itself will come down to sing blessings, oh... |
| Male | |
| Hero hero hero hero | Hero, hero, hero, hero |
| Naanae naanae naanae naanae | It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me |
| Vanthuvidu en vannakkili | Come to me, my colorful parrot |
| Thanthuvidu en ennappadi | Grant me my wish as I desire |
| Male | |
| Rojappoovae mayakkamaa raja naanae thayyakkamaa | Oh rose flower, are you swooning? I am the king, why hesitate? |
| Unnai naan ponnapola vachchiruppaen | I will cherish and keep you like gold |
| Ennai nee nampa venum devi devi | You must believe me, Goddess, Goddess |
| Unnai naan kannukkulla vachchiruppaen | I will keep you like the apple of my eye |
| Ennai nee nampa venum rani rani | You must believe me, Queen, Queen |
| Male | |
| Hero hero hero hero | Hero, hero, hero, hero |
| Naanae naanae naanae naanae | It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me |
| Male | |
| Paniyaana naal paarththu thunaiyaaga kaikorththu | Choosing a cool dewy day, holding hands as companions |
| Thevalogam naamum pogalaam | We can go to the heavenly world |
| Suvaiyaana thaen pola vilaiyaadum maan pola | Like sweet honey, like a playful deer |
| Ananthamaai naamum vaazhalaam | We can live in total bliss |
| Male | |
| Nalamaaga naamum saernthu thinanthorum perai solla | Joining together happily so everyone speaks well of us daily |
| Vaasamullai veesa vendumae | Fragrant jasmine must bloom and spread its aroma |
| Padhinaaru selvangalai sugamaaga peththukittu | Blessed with sixteen types of prosperity comfortably |
| Nesamaaga vaazha vendumae | We must live in true love |
| Male | |
| Inba kadalilae manam iniya padakilae | In an ocean of happiness, with the mind as a sweet boat |
| Pudhiya ulagilae dhinam valarum kalaigalae | In a new world, with daily growing arts |
| Paavai maeni kadhal thaeni | Maiden's body, honey of love |
| Naalum naalum geedham paadumo oi…. | Will it sing songs every single day, oh... |
| Male | |
| Hero hero hero hero | Hero, hero, hero, hero |
| Naanae naanae naanae naanae | It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me |
| Vanthuvidu en vannakkili | Come to me, my colorful parrot |
| Thanthuvidu en ennappadi | Grant me my wish as I desire |
| Male | |
| Rojappoovae mayakkamaa raja naanae thayyakkamaa | Oh rose flower, are you swooning? I am the king, why hesitate? |
| Unnai naan ponnapola vachchiruppaen | I will cherish and keep you like gold |
| Ennai nee nampa venum devi devi | You must believe me, Goddess, Goddess |
| Unnai naan kannukkulla vachchiruppaen | I will keep you like the apple of my eye |
| Ennai nee nampa venum rani rani | You must believe me, Queen, Queen |
| Male | |
| Hero hero hero hero | Hero, hero, hero, hero |
| Naanae naanae naanae naanae | It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me |
ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ
நானே நானே நானே நானே
வந்து விடு என் வண்னக்கிளி
தந்து விடு என் எண்ணப்படி
Hero, hero, hero, hero
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
Come to me, my colorful parrot
Grant me my wish as I desire
ரோஜாப்பூவே மயக்கமா ராஜா நானே தயக்கமா
உன்னை நான் பொன்னப்போல வச்சிருப்பேன்
என்னை நீ நம்ப வேணும் தேவி தேவி
உன்னை நான் கண்ணுக்குள்ள வச்சிருப்பேன்
என்னை நீ நம்ப வேணும் ராணி ராணி
Oh rose flower, are you swooning? I am the king, why hesitate?
I will cherish and keep you like gold
You must believe me, Goddess, Goddess
I will keep you like the apple of my eye
You must believe me, Queen, Queen
ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ
நானே நானே நானே நானே
Hero, hero, hero, hero
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
சீராக வாசல் கூட்டி நானாக கோலம் போட்டு
நாள்தோறும் சோறு ஊட்டுவேன்
நீராடும் நேரத்திலே ஜோராக எண்ணைப் போட்டு
முதுகத் தேய்ச்சி குளிப்பாட்டுவேன்
Neatly sweeping the entrance and drawing kolam patterns myself
I will feed you food every single day
During bath time, generously applying oil on you
I will scrub your back and bathe you
நீயாடும் ராணிப் போல நானாடும் தோணிப் போல
எந்த நாளும் சேவைப் பண்ணுவேன்
அழகான மேனி மேல உறவாடும் சேலைப் போல
ஆசையோடு தூக்கிக் கொள்ளுவேன்
Like you dancing as a queen, like me floating like a boat
I will serve you on all days
Like a saree draped intimately over a beautiful body
I will lift you up lovingly in my arms
அழகு மடியிலே ஒரு மெழுகு உடலிலே
பழகு இரவிலே நிலைமை உறவிலே
நானும் நீயும் சேர்ந்து வாழ
வானம் வந்து வாழ்த்துப் பாடுமே ஓய்......
In a beautiful lap, in a wax-like soft body
In a familiar night, in a deep bond
For you and me to live together
The sky itself will come down to sing blessings, oh...
ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ
நானே நானே நானே நானே
வந்து விடு என் வண்னக்கிளி
தந்து விடு என் எண்ணப்படி
Hero, hero, hero, hero
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
Come to me, my colorful parrot
Grant me my wish as I desire
ரோஜாப்பூவே மயக்கமா ராஜா நானே தயக்கமா
உன்னை நான் பொன்னப்போல வச்சிருப்பேன்
என்னை நீ நம்ப வேணும் தேவி தேவி
உன்னை நான் கண்ணுக்குள்ள வச்சிருப்பேன்
என்னை நீ நம்ப வேணும் ராணி ராணி
Oh rose flower, are you swooning? I am the king, why hesitate?
I will cherish and keep you like gold
You must believe me, Goddess, Goddess
I will keep you like the apple of my eye
You must believe me, Queen, Queen
ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ
நானே நானே நானே நானே
Hero, hero, hero, hero
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
பனியான நாள் பார்த்து துணையாக கைக் கோர்த்து
தேவலோகம் நாமும் போகலாம்
சுவையான தேன் போல விளையாடும் மான் போல
ஆனந்தமாய் நாமும் வாழலாம்
Choosing a cool dewy day, holding hands as companions
We can go to the heavenly world
Like sweet honey, like a playful deer
We can live in total bliss
நலமாக நாமும் சேர்ந்து தினந்தோறும் பேரைச் சொல்ல
வாசமுல்லை வீச வேண்டுமே
பதினாறு செல்வங்களை சுகமாகப் பெத்துகிட்டு
நேசமாக வாழ வேண்டுமே
Joining together happily so everyone speaks well of us daily
Fragrant jasmine must bloom and spread its aroma
Blessed with sixteen types of prosperity comfortably
We must live in true love
இன்பக் கடலிலே மனம் இனிய படகிலே
புதிய உலகிலே தினம் வளரும் கலைகளே
பாவை மேனி காதல் தேனீ
நாளும் நாளும் கீதம் பாடுமோ ஓய்...
In an ocean of happiness, with the mind as a sweet boat
In a new world, with daily growing arts
Maiden's body, honey of love
Will it sing songs every single day, oh...
ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ
நானே நானே நானே நானே
வந்து விடு என் வண்னக்கிளி
தந்து விடு என் எண்ணப்படி
Hero, hero, hero, hero
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
Come to me, my colorful parrot
Grant me my wish as I desire
ரோஜாப்பூவே மயக்கமா ராஜா நானே தயக்கமா
உன்னை நான் பொன்னப்போல வச்சிருப்பேன்
என்னை நீ நம்ப வேணும் தேவி தேவி
உன்னை நான் கண்ணுக்குள்ள வச்சிருப்பேன்
என்னை நீ நம்ப வேணும் ராணி ராணி
Oh rose flower, are you swooning? I am the king, why hesitate?
I will cherish and keep you like gold
You must believe me, Goddess, Goddess
I will keep you like the apple of my eye
You must believe me, Queen, Queen
ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ ஹீரோ
நானே நானே நானே நானே
Hero, hero, hero, hero
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
Hero hero hero hero
Hero, hero, hero, hero
Naanae naanae naanae naanae
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
Vanthuvidu en vannakkili
Come to me, my colorful parrot
Thanthuvidu en ennappadi
Grant me my wish as I desire
Rojappoovae mayakkamaa raja naanae thayyakkamaa
Oh rose flower, are you swooning? I am the king, why hesitate?
Unnai naan ponnapola vachchiruppaen
I will cherish and keep you like gold
Ennai nee nampa venum devi devi
You must believe me, Goddess, Goddess
Unnai naan kannukkulla vachchiruppaen
I will keep you like the apple of my eye
Ennai nee nampa venum rani rani
You must believe me, Queen, Queen
Hero hero hero hero
Hero, hero, hero, hero
Naanae naanae naanae naanae
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
Seeraaga vaasal kootti naanaaga kolam pottu
Neatly sweeping the entrance and drawing kolam patterns myself
Naalthorum soru oottuvaen
I will feed you food every single day
Neeraadu neraththilae joraaga ennai pottu
During bath time, generously applying oil on you
Muthuga theichchi kulippaattuvaen
I will scrub your back and bathe you
Neeyaadum rani pola naanaadum thoni pola
Like you dancing as a queen, like me floating like a boat
Entha naalum sevai pannuvaen
I will serve you on all days
Azhagaana maeni mela uravaadum selai pola
Like a saree draped intimately over a beautiful body
Aasaiyodu thookki kolluvaen
I will lift you up lovingly in my arms
Azhagu madiyilae oru mezhugu udalilae
In a beautiful lap, in a wax-like soft body
Pazhagu iravilae nilaimai uravilae
In a familiar night, in a deep bond
Naanum neeyum saernthu vaazha
For you and me to live together
Vaanam vanthu vaazhththu paadume oi…
The sky itself will come down to sing blessings, oh...
Hero hero hero hero
Hero, hero, hero, hero
Naanae naanae naanae naanae
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
Vanthuvidu en vannakkili
Come to me, my colorful parrot
Thanthuvidu en ennappadi
Grant me my wish as I desire
Rojappoovae mayakkamaa raja naanae thayyakkamaa
Oh rose flower, are you swooning? I am the king, why hesitate?
Unnai naan ponnapola vachchiruppaen
I will cherish and keep you like gold
Ennai nee nampa venum devi devi
You must believe me, Goddess, Goddess
Unnai naan kannukkulla vachchiruppaen
I will keep you like the apple of my eye
Ennai nee nampa venum rani rani
You must believe me, Queen, Queen
Hero hero hero hero
Hero, hero, hero, hero
Naanae naanae naanae naanae
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
Paniyaana naal paarththu thunaiyaaga kaikorththu
Choosing a cool dewy day, holding hands as companions
Thevalogam naamum pogalaam
We can go to the heavenly world
Suvaiyaana thaen pola vilaiyaadum maan pola
Like sweet honey, like a playful deer
Ananthamaai naamum vaazhalaam
We can live in total bliss
Nalamaaga naamum saernthu thinanthorum perai solla
Joining together happily so everyone speaks well of us daily
Vaasamullai veesa vendumae
Fragrant jasmine must bloom and spread its aroma
Padhinaaru selvangalai sugamaaga peththukittu
Blessed with sixteen types of prosperity comfortably
Nesamaaga vaazha vendumae
We must live in true love
Inba kadalilae manam iniya padakilae
In an ocean of happiness, with the mind as a sweet boat
Pudhiya ulagilae dhinam valarum kalaigalae
In a new world, with daily growing arts
Paavai maeni kadhal thaeni
Maiden's body, honey of love
Naalum naalum geedham paadumo oi….
Will it sing songs every single day, oh...
Hero hero hero hero
Hero, hero, hero, hero
Naanae naanae naanae naanae
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
Vanthuvidu en vannakkili
Come to me, my colorful parrot
Thanthuvidu en ennappadi
Grant me my wish as I desire
Rojappoovae mayakkamaa raja naanae thayyakkamaa
Oh rose flower, are you swooning? I am the king, why hesitate?
Unnai naan ponnapola vachchiruppaen
I will cherish and keep you like gold
Ennai nee nampa venum devi devi
You must believe me, Goddess, Goddess
Unnai naan kannukkulla vachchiruppaen
I will keep you like the apple of my eye
Ennai nee nampa venum rani rani
You must believe me, Queen, Queen
Hero hero hero hero
Hero, hero, hero, hero
Naanae naanae naanae naanae
It is me, it is me, it is me, it is me
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Hero Hero Hero Hero' from the 1986 Tamil movie 'Puthir' is a playful, romantic track where the hero enthusiastically promises his lover a life of complete devotion, care, and domestic happiness. He humorously declares that he will happily take on daily household chores, sweep the house, feed her, bathe her, and treat her like a queen and a goddess. He assures her that if she trusts him, their life together will feel like heaven on earth. Throughout the track, he paints an idyllic picture of marriage filled with mutual affection, sweet intimacy, and lifelong togetherness, asking for her complete trust. With energetic vocals and lighthearted lyrics, the song expresses a lover's playful confidence in being the ultimate hero who will protect and cherish his partner forever.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Unnai naan ponnapola vachchiruppaen”
Compares the way he will cherish his beloved to how one carefully treasures gold ('ponnapola').
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Inba kadalilae manam iniya padakilae”
Metaphorically describes happiness as an ocean ('inba kadal') and the human mind as a sweet boat ('iniya padagu') floating upon it.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Vanthuvidu en vannakkili / Thanthuvidu en ennappadi”
The second character sound 'nthu' (ந்) matches in 'Vanthuvidu' and 'Thanthuvidu', creating a rhythmic flow.
Eyalbu Navirtchi Ani (Natural Description)
“Seeraaga vaasal kootti naanaaga kolam pottu”
Depicts everyday household activities like sweeping the porch and drawing kolam in a natural, sweet tone.
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Trivia
The song features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics written by lyricist Ponnaruvi. Sung brilliantly by legendary playback singer K. J. Yesudas, it showcases a lighter, upbeat vocal style that contrasts playfully with his traditional classical-heavy renditions.
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