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Lyrics & meaning

Hey Nanba Nanba

From War 2 · 2025

Lyricist: Madhan Karky
Singer: Haricharan
Music director: Pritam Chakraborty
Movie name: War 2
Movie release year: 2025
Lyrics added on: 1 Oct 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Naan yaaru nee illaiyinnaa

Hae nanba nanba

Ver yaaru nee ilaiyinnaa

Hae nanba nanba

Uravunnu neethaannaa

Hae nanba nanba

Ulagamae neethaanaa

Hae vambukku nee irukka

Hae nanba nanba

Sandaikkum nee irukka

Hae nanba nanba

Usirunnu neethaanaa

Hae nanba nanba

Ulagamae neethaanaa

Kollai konda

Inbam ingae unnaalathaan

Kollaiyadikkum nodikal

Ellaam unkoodathaan

Kannil eeram

Nenjil veeram unnaalathaan

Bhaaram theerum kobam aarum

Unkoodathaan

Nee thoongunaa en iraavuthaan

Muzhichchathum en kaalamthaan

Saernthu aadum pothellaam

Vaanam konjam keezhathaan

Padaikkum kanava

Enakku thanthathu neethaanadaa

Siraku virichcha manasin sirippe

Neethaanadaa

Jeyikkum aasaiyai enakkul

Vithaichchthu neethaanadaa

Mudhalil jeyichcha

Parisu porule neethaanadaa

Who am I without you?

Hey friend, my friend,

Who else do I have without you?

Hey friend, my friend,

You are my only family,

Hey friend, my friend,

You are my whole world.

Hey, you are there for mischief,

Hey friend, my friend,

You are there for every fight,

Hey friend, my friend,

You are my very life,

Hey friend, my friend,

You are my whole world.

All the boundless

joy here is only because of you,

And all the priceless moments

are only spent with you.

The tears in my eyes

and courage in my heart are because of you,

Burdens ease and anger fades away

only when I am with you.

When you sleep, it becomes my night,

And when you wake, my day begins.

Whenever we dance together,

the sky feels a little closer.

The power to dream and create,

you are the one who gave it to me, my friend.

The pure smile of a heart spreading its wings,

that is you, my friend.

The burning desire to win,

you are the one who planted it in me, my friend.

The very first prize

I ever won is you, my friend.

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a high-spirited anthem celebrating deep male friendship, camaraderie, and unconditional loyalty. The speaker reflects on how his friend is his anchor through good times and bad—acting as a companion in playful mischief, a steadfast ally in fights, and a source of emotional solace when times get tough. The friend is depicted as the sole catalyst behind the protagonist's growth, dreams, and motivation to succeed. Through energetic and expressive verses, the lyrics convey that true friendship elevates life's moments into grand celebrations. From sharing dreams and inspiring courage to being the ultimate prize of life itself, the bond described goes beyond mere friendship, elevating the companion to family and life itself.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Enakku thanthathu neethaanadaa / Neethaanadaa / Vithaichchthu neethaanadaa / Parisu porule neethaanadaa”

Repetition of the refrain 'Neethaanadaa' at the end of consecutive stanzas creates a strong rhythmic cadence and emphasizes the central subject.

Metaphor

“Siraku virichcha manasin sirippe”

Compares a joyful, unfettered heart to a bird spreading its wings to fly.

Metaphor

“Parisu porule neethaanadaa”

Directly compares the friend to a treasured prize or trophy won in life.

Hyperbole

“Saernthu aadum pothellaam / Vaanam konjam keezhathaan”

Exaggerates the euphoria of dancing together by claiming the sky bows down closer to them.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kannil eeram / Nenjil veeram unnaalathaan”

Internal rhyming structure contrasting 'Eeram' (moisture/kindness) and 'Veeram' (bravery).

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Trivia

This track is part of the Tamil dubbed album for the action blockbuster 'War 2' (2025), composed by Pritam Chakraborty. Written by prominent Tamil lyricist Madhan Karky and sung by Haricharan, the song captures the intense buddy-cop/rivalry-turned-brotherhood dynamic featured prominently in the YRF Spy Universe.

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