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Lyrics & meaning

Hey Rama Rama

From Villu · 2009

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singers
Amalraj, Kovai Kamala
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Movie name
Villu
Movie release year
2009
Lyrics added on
6 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
………………………………
{Hey Raamaa raamaa raamaa raamaa
Raaman kitta villakketten
Beemaa beemaa beemaa beemaa
Beeman kitta gadhaiya ketten} (2)
Murugu murugu murugu murugu
Murugan kitta mayila ketten
Eesan eesan eesan eesan
Eesankitta malaiya ketten…
Ungakkitta anba ketten
Ungakkitta anba ketten
Hey villu villu villu villu
Villu villu..varran villu
Nillu nillu nillu nillu
Dhillirundhaa edhirae nillu ae…
{Ae villirindhaa
Kondattam
Ae dhillirundhaa
Thindattam} (2)
Hey Raamaa raamaa raamaa raamaa
Raaman kitta villakketten
Beemaa beemaa beemaa beemaa
Beeman kitta gadhaiya ketten
……………………………………
Ae villunnaa soi soi
Villunnaa sorru sorru
Villunnaa soi soi
Villunnaa villunnaa
Ae pallikkooda pillaiya pola
Saadhippaarkkaama serndhiruppom
Pulli vachcha vengaiya pola
Bayamae illaama vaazhndhiruppom
Peru pugazhu konda vanga
Oorukkulla rambapperu
Perilayae pugazh konda
Ennai pola vera yaaru…
Aandavan thaan enna paaththu…..
Enna venum endru kettaa…
Agadhiyaana makkalukku
Amaidhiyaana naadu ketpen
Hey villu villu villu villu
Villu villu..varran villu
Nillu nillu nillu nillu
Dhillirundhaa edhirae nillu ae…
{Ae villirindhaa
Kondattam
Ae dhillirundhaa
Thindattam} (2)
Hey Raamaa raamaa raamaa raamaa
Raaman kitta villakketten
Beemaa beemaa beemaa beemaa
Beeman kitta gadhaiya ketten
………………………………….
Ae niththam needhaan ozhachippaaru
Meththai illaama thookkam varum
Saththam indri udhavi senjaa
Vaazhumbodhae sorgham varum
...
Hey Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama!
I asked Lord Rama for his bow.
Bhima, Bhima, Bhima, Bhima!
I asked Bhima for his mace.
Muruga, Muruga, Muruga, Muruga!
I asked Lord Murugan for his peacock.
Lord Shiva, Shiva, Shiva, Shiva!
I asked Lord Shiva for his sacred mountain...
And from all of you, I asked for your love.
From all of you, I asked for your love!
Hey Villu, Villu, Villu, Villu!
Villu, Villu... here comes Villu!
Stop, stop, hold your ground!
If you have the courage, stand and face me!
Hey, if you hold a bow,
it is a grand celebration!
Hey, if you cross me,
it is nothing but trouble for you!
Hey Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama!
I asked Lord Rama for his bow.
Bhima, Bhima, Bhima, Bhima!
I asked Bhima for his mace.
...
Hey, the bow goes swoosh, swoosh!
The arrow flies swift and sharp!
The bow goes swoosh, swoosh!
That is the power of Villu!
Like innocent school children,
let us stay united without caste divisions.
Like a fierce spotted leopard,
let us live our lives without any fear.
There are many who have earned fame and wealth,
scattered all across this land.
But to have fame in one's very name,
who else is there like me?
If God Almighty were to look at me...
and ask what I truly desire...
For the people living as refugees,
I will ask for a peaceful homeland.
Hey Villu, Villu, Villu, Villu!
Villu, Villu... here comes Villu!
Stop, stop, hold your ground!
If you have the courage, stand and face me!
Hey, if you hold a bow,
it is a grand celebration!
Hey, if you cross me,
it is nothing but trouble for you!
Hey Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama!
I asked Lord Rama for his bow.
Bhima, Bhima, Bhima, Bhima!
I asked Bhima for his mace.
...
Just work hard with honest effort every day,
and sweet sleep will come even without a bed.
If you help those in need quietly without making noise,
heaven will find you right while you live!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song serves as the energetic hero introduction track for Vijay in the film 'Villu' (2009). The hero, named Villu, proclaims that while he seeks divine power and weapons—Rama's bow, Bhima's mace, Murugan's peacock, and Shiva's mountain—from the gods, the only thing he seeks from the public is their love and affection. He presents himself as a fearless guardian and a champion of the common people. The lyrics emphasize strong social values: living together harmoniously like school children without caste barriers, living fearlessly like a leopard, working hard daily, helping the needy without seeking publicity, and wishing for a peaceful homeland for displaced refugees. It establishes the hero's righteous character, boundless energy, and deep social conscience.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai Ani (Simile)

Ae pallikkooda pillaiya pola

Compares unity among people regardless of caste to the innocent, unbiased togetherness seen among school children.

Uvamai Ani (Simile)

Pulli vachcha vengaiya pola

Compares a fearless lifestyle to a spotted leopard, representing agility and boldness.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Kondattam / Thindattam

The words 'Kondattam' (celebration) and 'Thindattam' (struggle) rhyme at the end of alternating lines.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Meththai illaama thookkam varum / Vaazhumbodhae sorgham varum

Both couplet endings rhyme with 'varum' (will come).

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Nillu nillu nillu nillu

Repetition of the initial 'N' sound across the line for rhythmic impact.

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Trivia

'Hey Rama Rama' (also known as 'Villu Varran Villu') is the hero introduction song from the 2009 Tamil action-masala film 'Villu', directed by Prabhu Deva and starring Vijay in a dual role. The song's lyrics were penned by Kabilan. Highlighting Vijay's signature dance style and mass appeal, the track sets up the heroic and socially conscious persona of the protagonist.

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