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Lyrics & meaning

Hey Rama Rama

From Villu · 2009

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singers
Amalraj, Kovai Kamala
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Details
Villu2009

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Male
{Hey Raamaa raamaa raamaa raamaaHey Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama
Raaman kitta villakkettenI asked Lord Rama for his bow
Beemaa beemaa beemaa beemaaBhima, Bhima, Bhima, Bhima
Beeman kitta gadhaiya ketten} (2)I asked Lord Bhima for his mace
Male
Murugu murugu murugu muruguMuruga, Muruga, Muruga, Muruga
Murugan kitta mayila kettenI asked Lord Murugan for his peacock
Eesan eesan eesan eesanEesan, Eesan, Eesan, Eesan
Eesankitta malaiya ketten…I asked Lord Shiva for his mountain...
Male
Ungakkitta anba kettenFrom you, I asked only for love
Ungakkitta anba kettenFrom you, I asked only for love
Female
Hey villu villu villu villuHey Villu, Villu, Villu, Villu
Villu villu..varran villuVillu, Villu... Here comes Villu!
Nillu nillu nillu nilluStop, stop, stop, stop
Dhillirundhaa edhirae nillu ae…If you have courage, stand right in front of me!
Female
{Ae villirindhaaHey, if you have the bow with you
KondattamIt's a grand celebration!
Ae dhillirundhaaHey, if you have true courage
Thindattam} (2)It's trouble for the enemies!
Male
Hey Raamaa raamaa raamaa raamaaHey Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama
Raaman kitta villakkettenI asked Lord Rama for his bow
Beemaa beemaa beemaa beemaaBhima, Bhima, Bhima, Bhima
Beeman kitta gadhaiya kettenI asked Lord Bhima for his mace
Chorus
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Female
Ae villunnaa soi soiHey, if it's the bow, it flies swift and fast
Villunnaa sorru sorruIf it's Villu, it ensures food for everyone
Villunnaa soi soiIf it's the bow, it flies swift and fast
Villunnaa villunnaaIf it's Villu... if it's Villu...
Male
Ae pallikkooda pillaiya polaHey, like innocent school children
Saadhippaarkkaama serndhiruppomLet us stay united without caste distinctions
Pulli vachcha vengaiya polaLike a fierce spotted leopard
Bayamae illaama vaazhndhiruppomLet us live without any fear
Male
Peru pugazhu konda vangaThose who possess name and fame
Oorukkulla rambapperuThere are so many in this town
Perilayae pugazh kondaTo have fame built right into one's name...
Ennai pola vera yaaru…Who else is there like me?
Male
Aandavan thaan enna paaththu…..If the Almighty God looks at me...
Enna venum endru kettaa…And asks me what I want...
Agadhiyaana makkalukkuFor the displaced refugee people
Amaidhiyaana naadu ketpenI will ask for a peaceful homeland
Female
Hey villu villu villu villuHey Villu, Villu, Villu, Villu
Villu villu..varran villuVillu, Villu... Here comes Villu!
Nillu nillu nillu nilluStop, stop, stop, stop
Dhillirundhaa edhirae nillu ae…If you have courage, stand right in front of me!
Female
{Ae villirindhaaHey, if you have the bow with you
KondattamIt's a grand celebration!
Ae dhillirundhaaHey, if you have true courage
Thindattam} (2)It's trouble for the enemies!
Male
Hey Raamaa raamaa raamaa raamaaHey Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama
Raaman kitta villakkettenI asked Lord Rama for his bow
Beemaa beemaa beemaa beemaaBhima, Bhima, Bhima, Bhima
Beeman kitta gadhaiya kettenI asked Lord Bhima for his mace
Chorus
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Male
Ae niththam needhaan ozhachippaaruHey, if you work hard every single day
Meththai illaama thookkam varumSleep will come to you even without a mattress
Saththam indri udhavi senjaaIf you do good deeds quietly without boasting
Vaazhumbodhae sorgham varumHeaven will arrive while you are still alive!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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