Indha Ooril
From Vel · 2007
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Shankar Mahadevan
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Vel2007
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Pazhanimala uchiyila | At the top of Palani hill, |
| Baarathellaam erakkivachu | Putting down all the burdens, |
| Sokkambatti kaattukkulla | Inside the forest of Sokkambatti, |
| Karumbuvettum kaalaigalaa | Like hard-working bulls harvesting sugarcane, |
| Katterumbu kaayappadaama | Without harming even the black ants, |
| Kanukkanuvaa paathu vettu | Cut carefully node by node. |
| Male | |
| Indha ooril eppavumae | In this town, always, |
| Kettadhae nadakkaadhu daa | Bad things will never happen. |
| Inga erumbu kooda yaaraiyumae | Here, even an ant to anyone, |
| Kadikkaadhu daa | Will not bite. |
| Male | |
| Indha ooril eppavumae | In this town, always, |
| Kettadhae nadakkaadhu daa | Bad things will never happen. |
| Chorus :Nadakkaadhu daa | Chorus: Will never happen! |
| Male :Inga erumbu kooda yaaraiyumae | Male: Here, even an ant to anyone, |
| Kadikkaadhu daa | Will not bite. |
| Chorus :Kadikkaadhu daa | Chorus: Will not bite! |
| Male | |
| Hey vetturavan vettinaa | Hey, if a harvester cuts, |
| Thiththikkumdaa karumbu | The sugarcane tastes sweet. |
| Kuththuravan kuththinaa | If an attacker stabs, |
| Raththam kottum odambu | Blood spills from the body. |
| Male | |
| Vetta vetta vaazhaiyavom | The more you cut us down, like a banana tree we flourish, |
| Kotta kotta theani aavom | The more you strike us, like bees we swarm and sting! |
| Kashtamunnu vandhaa | If hardship comes, |
| Kavalappada maattom | We will not worry. |
| Nashtamunnu vandhaa | If loss comes, |
| Nadaiyakkatta maattom | We will not run away. |
| Chorus | |
| Vettri velu murugan | Lord Murugan of the victorious spear, |
| Vetriyaththaan koduppaan | Will surely grant victory. |
| Veeravelu murugan | Lord Murugan of the heroic spear, |
| Enga veerathila iruppaan | Will reside in our bravery. |
| Male | |
| Indha ooril eppavumae | In this town, always, |
| Kettadhae nadakkaadhu daa | Bad things will never happen. |
| Chorus :Nadakkaadhu daa | Chorus: Will never happen! |
| Male | |
| Pachcharisi pongavachu | Cooking raw rice sweet pongal, |
| Poosa nadathanum | We must perform the ritual worship. |
| Chorus :Nalla naalu indha naalu | Chorus: Today is a grand day! |
| Male :Kattukkattaa karumbeduthu | Male: Taking bundles of sugarcane, |
| Kadichu norukkanum | We must bite and crunch them. |
| Chorus :Nallaa sonna velu velu | Chorus: Well said, Velu Velu! |
| Male | |
| Marudhamala muruganukku | For Lord Murugan of Marudhamalai, |
| alagu kuththi vandhom | We came piercing our cheeks with rituals (Alagu). |
| Madhuraiveeran saamikkuthaan | For deity Madhuraiveeran, |
| Aruvaa adichu thandhom | We forged and offered a sickle. |
| Male | |
| Maariyamman kaavalaala | Under Goddess Mariyamman's protection, |
| Nallaa irukku ooru | The town flourishes happily. |
| Annan thambi polathaanae | Just like brothers, |
| Onnaa irukkom paaru | Look how united we stay. |
| Nalla ennangala vethaiyaa | If you sow good thoughts, |
| Vethachaakkaa | As seeds in the heart, |
| Megam illaama mazhai adikkum | It will rain even without clouds! |
| Chorus | |
| Silambeduthupponaa | If he steps out with his martial staff (Silambam), |
| Sooriyanaithoduvaan | He will touch the sun. |
| Siragadichupponaa | If he takes flight on his wings, |
| Chandhirana pudippaan | He will catch the moon! |
| Male | |
| Kashtamunnu vandhaa | If hardship comes, |
| Kavalappada maattom | We will not worry. |
| Nashtamunnu vandhaa | If loss comes, |
| Nadaiyakkatta maattom | We will not run away. |
| Male | |
| Vettri velu murugan | Lord Murugan of the victorious spear, |
| Vetriyaththaan koduppaan | Will surely grant victory. |
| Veeravelu murugan | Lord Murugan of the heroic spear, |
| Enga veerathila iruppaan | Will reside in our bravery. |
| Chorus | |
| ……………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Vettu onnu thundu rendu | "One cut, two pieces" |
| Pazhaiyapechu daa | Is an old saying, my friend! |
| Chorus :Aamaa aamaa velu velu | Chorus: Yes, yes, Velu Velu! |
| Male :Eh kundu onnu pottaakka | Male: Hey, if a single bomb is thrown, |
| Thundu nooru adaa | It shatters into a hundred pieces! |
| Chorus :Pottaan paaru orae podu | Chorus: Look at him hit with a single blow! |
| Male | |
| Arasamarathu pullaiyaaru | Lord Ganesha under the sacred fig tree, |
| Sundalathaan kekkum | Asks for chickpea offerings (Sundal). |
| Enga ooru pullai ellaam | All the young boys in our town, |
| Sandaiyathaan kekkum | Ask for a thrilling fight! |
| Male | |
| Aararivu ellarukkum | Six senses are common, |
| Pothuvaaga irukkum | To every human being. |
| Aaraavadhu viralu mattum | Only the sixth finger, |
| Silarukkuthaan irukkum | Belongs to a special few! |
| Male | |
| Soorakkaathulaiyum | Even in a raging storm, |
| Soodam yethiduvom | We will light the holy camphor flame. |
| Ethiri evanum ingavara | No enemy who dares to come here, |
| Maattaan | Will ever return! |
| Chorus | |
| Velu kambu aruvaa | Spear, staff, or sickle... |
| Aayudhanga ethukku | Why do we need physical weapons? |
| Velu kooda irunthaa | When Velu is right beside us, |
| Vetri thaanae namakku | Victory is naturally ours! |
| Male | |
| Indha ooril eppavumae | In this town, always, |
| Kettadhae nadakkaadhu daa | Bad things will never happen. |
| Chorus :Nadakkaadhu daa | Chorus: Will never happen! |
| Male :Inga erumbu kooda yaaraiyumae | Male: Here, even an ant to anyone, |
| Kadikkaadhu daa | Will not bite. |
| Chorus :Kadikkaadhu daa | Chorus: Will not bite! |
| Male | |
| Hey vetturavan vettinaa | Hey, if a harvester cuts, |
| Thiththikkumdaa karumbu | The sugarcane tastes sweet. |
| Kuththuravan kuththinaa | If an attacker stabs, |
| Raththam kottum odambu | Blood spills from the body. |
| Male | |
| Vetta vetta vaazhaiyavom | The more you cut us down, like a banana tree we flourish, |
| Kotta kotta theani aavom | The more you strike us, like bees we swarm and sting! |
| Kashtamunnu vandhaa | If hardship comes, |
| Kavalappada maattom | We will not worry. |
| Nashtamunnu vandhaa | If loss comes, |
| Nadaiyakkatta maattom | We will not run away. |
| Chorus | |
| Vettri velu murugan | Lord Murugan of the victorious spear, |
| Vetriyaththaan koduppaan | Will surely grant victory. |
| Veeravelu murugan | Lord Murugan of the heroic spear, |
| Enga veerathila iruppaan | Will reside in our bravery. |
பழநிமல உச்சியில
பாரத்தெல்லாம் எறக்கிவச்சு
சொக்கம்பட்டி காட்டுக்குள்ள
கரும்புவெட்டும் காளைகளா...
கட்டெறும்பு காயப்படாம
கணுக்கணுவா பாத்து வெட்டு
At the top of Palani hill,
Putting down all the burdens,
Inside the forest of Sokkambatti,
Like hard-working bulls harvesting sugarcane,
Without harming even the black ants,
Cut carefully node by node.
இந்த ஊரில் எப்பவுமே
கெட்டதே நடக்காதுடா..
இங்க எறும்பு கூட
யாரையுமே கடிக்காது டா
In this town, always,
Bad things will never happen.
Here, even an ant to anyone,
Will not bite.
இந்த ஊரில் எப்பவுமே
கெட்டதே நடக்காதுடா..
குழு:
நடக்காது டா..
இங்க எறும்பு கூட யாரையுமே
கடிக்காது டா
குழு :
கடிக்காது டா
In this town, always,
Bad things will never happen.
Chorus: Will never happen!
Male: Here, even an ant to anyone,
Will not bite.
Chorus: Will not bite!
ஹேய் வெட்டுறவன் வெட்டினா
தித்திக்கும்டா கரும்பு
குத்துறவன் குத்தினா
ரத்தம் கொட்டும் உடம்பு
Hey, if a harvester cuts,
The sugarcane tastes sweet.
If an attacker stabs,
Blood spills from the body.
வெட்ட வெட்ட வாழையாவோம்
கொட்ட கொட்ட தேனீ ஆவோம்
கஷ்டமுனு வந்தா
கவலப்பட மாட்டோம்
நஷ்டமுனு வந்தா
நடையக்கட்ட மாட்டோம்
The more you cut us down, like a banana tree we flourish,
The more you strike us, like bees we swarm and sting!
If hardship comes,
We will not worry.
If loss comes,
We will not run away.
வெற்றி வேலு முருகன்
வெற்றியத்தான் கொடுப்பான்
வீரவேலு முருகன்
எங்க வீரத்தில இருப்பான்
Lord Murugan of the victorious spear,
Will surely grant victory.
Lord Murugan of the heroic spear,
Will reside in our bravery.
இந்த ஊரில் எப்பவுமே
கெட்டதே நடக்காது டா
குழு :
நடக்காது டா
In this town, always,
Bad things will never happen.
Chorus: Will never happen!
பச்சரிசி பொங்கவச்சு
பூச நடத்தணும்
குழு :
நல்ல நாளு இந்த நாளு..
கட்டுக்கட்டா கரும்பெடுத்து
கடிச்சு நொறுக்கணும்
குழு :
நல்லா சொன்ன வேலு வேலு
Cooking raw rice sweet pongal,
We must perform the ritual worship.
Chorus: Today is a grand day!
Male: Taking bundles of sugarcane,
We must bite and crunch them.
Chorus: Well said, Velu Velu!
மருதமல முருகனுக்கு
அலகு குத்தி வந்தோம்
மதுரைவீரன் சாமிக்குத்தான்
அருவா அடிச்சு தந்தோம்
For Lord Murugan of Marudhamalai,
We came piercing our cheeks with rituals (Alagu).
For deity Madhuraiveeran,
We forged and offered a sickle.
மாரியம்மன் காவலால
நல்லா இருக்கு ஊரு
அண்ணன் தம்பி போலதானே
ஒண்ணா இருக்கோம் பாரு
நல்ல எண்ணங்கள வெதையா
வெதச்சாக்கா
மேகம் இல்லாம மழை அடிக்கும்
Under Goddess Mariyamman's protection,
The town flourishes happily.
Just like brothers,
Look how united we stay.
If you sow good thoughts,
As seeds in the heart,
It will rain even without clouds!
சிலம்பெடுத்துப்போனா
சூரியனைத்தொடுவான்
சிறகடிச்சுப்போனா
சந்திரன புடிப்பான்
If he steps out with his martial staff (Silambam),
He will touch the sun.
If he takes flight on his wings,
He will catch the moon!
கஷ்டமுனு வந்தா
கவலப்பட மாட்டோம்
நஷ்டமுனு வந்தா
நடையக்கட்ட மாட்டோம்
If hardship comes,
We will not worry.
If loss comes,
We will not run away.
வெற்றி வேலு முருகன்
வெற்றியத்தான் கொடுப்பான்
வீரவேலு முருகன்
எங்க வீரத்தில இருப்பான்
Lord Murugan of the victorious spear,
Will surely grant victory.
Lord Murugan of the heroic spear,
Will reside in our bravery.
....................
...
வெட்டு ஒண்ணு துண்டு ரெண்டு
பழையபேச்சு டா
குழு :
ஆமா ஆமா வேலு வேலு
ஏ குண்டு ஒண்ணு போட்டாக்கா
துண்டு நூறு அடா
குழு :
போட்டான் பாரு ஒரே போடு
"One cut, two pieces"
Is an old saying, my friend!
Chorus: Yes, yes, Velu Velu!
Male: Hey, if a single bomb is thrown,
It shatters into a hundred pieces!
Chorus: Look at him hit with a single blow!
அரசமரத்து புள்ளையாரு
சுண்டலத்தான் கேக்கும்
எங்க ஊரு புள்ளை எல்லாம்
சண்டையத்தான் கேக்கும்
Lord Ganesha under the sacred fig tree,
Asks for chickpea offerings (Sundal).
All the young boys in our town,
Ask for a thrilling fight!
ஆறறிவு எல்லாருக்கும்
பொதுவாக இருக்கும்
ஆறாவது விரலு மட்டும்
சிலருக்குத்தான் இருக்கும்
Six senses are common,
To every human being.
Only the sixth finger,
Belongs to a special few!
சூரக்காத்திலையும்
சூடம் ஏத்திடுவோம்
எதிரி எவனும் இங்கவர
மாட்டான்
Even in a raging storm,
We will light the holy camphor flame.
No enemy who dares to come here,
Will ever return!
வேலுக்கம்பு அருவா
ஆயுதங்க எதுக்கு
வேலு கூட இருந்தா
வெற்றி தானே நமக்கு
Spear, staff, or sickle...
Why do we need physical weapons?
When Velu is right beside us,
Victory is naturally ours!
இந்த ஊரில் எப்பவுமே
கெட்டதே நடக்காதுடா
குழு:
நடக்காது டா
இங்க எறும்பு கூட யாரையுமே
கடிக்காது டா
குழு :
கடிக்காது டா
In this town, always,
Bad things will never happen.
Chorus: Will never happen!
Male: Here, even an ant to anyone,
Will not bite.
Chorus: Will not bite!
ஹேய் வெட்டுறவன் வெட்டினா
தித்திக்கும்டா கரும்பு
குத்துறவன் குத்தினா
ரத்தம் கொட்டும் உடம்பு
Hey, if a harvester cuts,
The sugarcane tastes sweet.
If an attacker stabs,
Blood spills from the body.
வெட்ட வெட்ட வாழையாவோம்
கொட்ட கொட்ட தேனீ ஆவோம்
கஷ்டமுனு வந்தா
கவலப்பட மாட்டோம்
நஷ்டமுனு வந்தா
நடையக்கட்ட மாட்டோம்
The more you cut us down, like a banana tree we flourish,
The more you strike us, like bees we swarm and sting!
If hardship comes,
We will not worry.
If loss comes,
We will not run away.
வெற்றி வேலு முருகன்
வெற்றியத்தான் கொடுப்பான்
வீரவேலு முருகன்
எங்க வீரத்தில இருப்பான்
Lord Murugan of the victorious spear,
Will surely grant victory.
Lord Murugan of the heroic spear,
Will reside in our bravery.
Pazhanimala uchiyila
At the top of Palani hill,
Baarathellaam erakkivachu
Putting down all the burdens,
Sokkambatti kaattukkulla
Inside the forest of Sokkambatti,
Karumbuvettum kaalaigalaa
Like hard-working bulls harvesting sugarcane,
Katterumbu kaayappadaama
Without harming even the black ants,
Kanukkanuvaa paathu vettu
Cut carefully node by node.
Indha ooril eppavumae
In this town, always,
Kettadhae nadakkaadhu daa
Bad things will never happen.
Inga erumbu kooda yaaraiyumae
Here, even an ant to anyone,
Kadikkaadhu daa
Will not bite.
Indha ooril eppavumae
In this town, always,
Kettadhae nadakkaadhu daa
Bad things will never happen.
Chorus :Nadakkaadhu daa
Chorus: Will never happen!
Male :Inga erumbu kooda yaaraiyumae
Male: Here, even an ant to anyone,
Kadikkaadhu daa
Will not bite.
Chorus :Kadikkaadhu daa
Chorus: Will not bite!
Hey vetturavan vettinaa
Hey, if a harvester cuts,
Thiththikkumdaa karumbu
The sugarcane tastes sweet.
Kuththuravan kuththinaa
If an attacker stabs,
Raththam kottum odambu
Blood spills from the body.
Vetta vetta vaazhaiyavom
The more you cut us down, like a banana tree we flourish,
Kotta kotta theani aavom
The more you strike us, like bees we swarm and sting!
Kashtamunnu vandhaa
If hardship comes,
Kavalappada maattom
We will not worry.
Nashtamunnu vandhaa
If loss comes,
Nadaiyakkatta maattom
We will not run away.
Vettri velu murugan
Lord Murugan of the victorious spear,
Vetriyaththaan koduppaan
Will surely grant victory.
Veeravelu murugan
Lord Murugan of the heroic spear,
Enga veerathila iruppaan
Will reside in our bravery.
Indha ooril eppavumae
In this town, always,
Kettadhae nadakkaadhu daa
Bad things will never happen.
Chorus :Nadakkaadhu daa
Chorus: Will never happen!
Pachcharisi pongavachu
Cooking raw rice sweet pongal,
Poosa nadathanum
We must perform the ritual worship.
Chorus :Nalla naalu indha naalu
Chorus: Today is a grand day!
Male :Kattukkattaa karumbeduthu
Male: Taking bundles of sugarcane,
Kadichu norukkanum
We must bite and crunch them.
Chorus :Nallaa sonna velu velu
Chorus: Well said, Velu Velu!
Marudhamala muruganukku
For Lord Murugan of Marudhamalai,
alagu kuththi vandhom
We came piercing our cheeks with rituals (Alagu).
Madhuraiveeran saamikkuthaan
For deity Madhuraiveeran,
Aruvaa adichu thandhom
We forged and offered a sickle.
Maariyamman kaavalaala
Under Goddess Mariyamman's protection,
Nallaa irukku ooru
The town flourishes happily.
Annan thambi polathaanae
Just like brothers,
Onnaa irukkom paaru
Look how united we stay.
Nalla ennangala vethaiyaa
If you sow good thoughts,
Vethachaakkaa
As seeds in the heart,
Megam illaama mazhai adikkum
It will rain even without clouds!
Silambeduthupponaa
If he steps out with his martial staff (Silambam),
Sooriyanaithoduvaan
He will touch the sun.
Siragadichupponaa
If he takes flight on his wings,
Chandhirana pudippaan
He will catch the moon!
Kashtamunnu vandhaa
If hardship comes,
Kavalappada maattom
We will not worry.
Nashtamunnu vandhaa
If loss comes,
Nadaiyakkatta maattom
We will not run away.
Vettri velu murugan
Lord Murugan of the victorious spear,
Vetriyaththaan koduppaan
Will surely grant victory.
Veeravelu murugan
Lord Murugan of the heroic spear,
Enga veerathila iruppaan
Will reside in our bravery.
………………
...
Vettu onnu thundu rendu
"One cut, two pieces"
Pazhaiyapechu daa
Is an old saying, my friend!
Chorus :Aamaa aamaa velu velu
Chorus: Yes, yes, Velu Velu!
Male :Eh kundu onnu pottaakka
Male: Hey, if a single bomb is thrown,
Thundu nooru adaa
It shatters into a hundred pieces!
Chorus :Pottaan paaru orae podu
Chorus: Look at him hit with a single blow!
Arasamarathu pullaiyaaru
Lord Ganesha under the sacred fig tree,
Sundalathaan kekkum
Asks for chickpea offerings (Sundal).
Enga ooru pullai ellaam
All the young boys in our town,
Sandaiyathaan kekkum
Ask for a thrilling fight!
Aararivu ellarukkum
Six senses are common,
Pothuvaaga irukkum
To every human being.
Aaraavadhu viralu mattum
Only the sixth finger,
Silarukkuthaan irukkum
Belongs to a special few!
Soorakkaathulaiyum
Even in a raging storm,
Soodam yethiduvom
We will light the holy camphor flame.
Ethiri evanum ingavara
No enemy who dares to come here,
Maattaan
Will ever return!
Velu kambu aruvaa
Spear, staff, or sickle...
Aayudhanga ethukku
Why do we need physical weapons?
Velu kooda irunthaa
When Velu is right beside us,
Vetri thaanae namakku
Victory is naturally ours!
Indha ooril eppavumae
In this town, always,
Kettadhae nadakkaadhu daa
Bad things will never happen.
Chorus :Nadakkaadhu daa
Chorus: Will never happen!
Male :Inga erumbu kooda yaaraiyumae
Male: Here, even an ant to anyone,
Kadikkaadhu daa
Will not bite.
Chorus :Kadikkaadhu daa
Chorus: Will not bite!
Hey vetturavan vettinaa
Hey, if a harvester cuts,
Thiththikkumdaa karumbu
The sugarcane tastes sweet.
Kuththuravan kuththinaa
If an attacker stabs,
Raththam kottum odambu
Blood spills from the body.
Vetta vetta vaazhaiyavom
The more you cut us down, like a banana tree we flourish,
Kotta kotta theani aavom
The more you strike us, like bees we swarm and sting!
Kashtamunnu vandhaa
If hardship comes,
Kavalappada maattom
We will not worry.
Nashtamunnu vandhaa
If loss comes,
Nadaiyakkatta maattom
We will not run away.
Vettri velu murugan
Lord Murugan of the victorious spear,
Vetriyaththaan koduppaan
Will surely grant victory.
Veeravelu murugan
Lord Murugan of the heroic spear,
Enga veerathila iruppaan
Will reside in our bravery.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This celebratory folk-pop song from the movie 'Vel' (2007), composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and written by Na. Muthu Kumar, serves as a high-energy entrance and anthem for the protagonist, Velu (played by Suriya). The lyrics depict a harmonious, god-fearing rural town in Tamil Nadu where peace prevails, people work diligently in sugarcane fields, and community members treat each other like siblings under the divine grace of deities like Murugan, Mariyamman, and Madhuraiveeran. The song highlights themes of righteous living, village unity, resilience, and unyielding heroism. The central motif emphasizes that good thoughts bring unasked blessings and that true strength lies in protecting one's people without fear. It portrays the hero not just as a physical force, but as an indispensable protector whose presence guarantees victory and justice for the entire village.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Vetta vetta vaazhaiyavom / Kotta kotta theani aavom”
Compares human resilience to a banana tree ('Vetta vetta vaazhaiyavom') that grows back richer when cut down, and to bees ('Kotta kotta theani aavom') that retaliate fiercely when provoked.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vettri velu murugan / Veeravelu murugan”
Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds such as 'Vettri velu' and 'Veeravelu', creating a strong rhythm suited for a folk dance.
Edhai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kashtamunnu vandhaa / Nashtamunnu vandhaa”
Matching second consonants across lines ('Kashtamunnu' / 'Nashtamunnu') enhancing melodic flow.
Hyperbole (Uruvagaram / Uyarkavu Navirtchi)
“Megam illaama mazhai adikkum / Sooriyanaithoduvaan”
Exaggeration that positive thinking causes rain without clouds, or swinging a staff reaches the sun, to underscore heroic grandiosity.
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Trivia
The movie 'Vel' features Suriya in a dual role as twins separated at birth, with this track celebrating the village-bred character Vasudevan (Velu). The song showcases traditional Tamil folk elements including 'Alagu Kuthuthal' (body piercing ritual) and rural deity reverence.
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