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Lyrics & meaning

Karuppu Vellai

From Vikram Vedha · 2017

Lyricist
Vignesh Shivan
Singers
Sivam, Sam C. S
Music director
Sam C. S
Movie name
Vikram Vedha
Movie release year
2017
Lyrics added on
13 Oct 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaazhka oodi oodi
Alanji thirinji
Odanji murunji
Aarambichaa edatha thedi
Vandhu nikkum da
Ellam mudinja pinnae
Eriya pora podhaiya pora
Sorgam naragam poradhukku
Saatchi illada
Indha nodi irukka
Vaazhndhirukkom
Neram nalla irundha
Polachirukkom
Edhuvum inga sariyum illa
Thavarum illa poda
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana naaga naa
Kolaiyum veeranum onnu
Veeramaana kolaiyum onnu
Dharmamum dhrogamum onnu onnu
Dharmam kaakka dhrogam seivadhundu
Yaarayumm nambaatha
Ingae nambunnaa maaratha
Pagai theera
Porkalam pogatha
Ponnaal neeyum poridu
Edhaiyum yosikkadha
{Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa} (2)
Ragana naaga naa
Life keeps running and running,
wandering and drifting all around,
breaking and shattering along the way,
searching for the place where it began,
and comes back to stand right there, man!
Once everything comes to an end,
you will either burn or be buried,
and whether one goes to heaven or hell,
there is no witness or proof, man!
In this very moment,
we are alive,
if times stay good,
we survive.
Nothing here is completely right,
nor is it wrong, just move on, man!
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana naaga naa
Killing and valour are one and the same,
and a heroic killing is no different.
Righteousness and betrayal are tied to each other,
betrayal is often committed to defend righteousness.
Do not trust anyone,
and if you ever trust someone here, do not waver.
To settle your enmity,
do not just rush into the battlefield;
fight when your golden moment comes,
and do not think twice about anything.
{ Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa
Ragana nagana naa } (x2)
Ragana naaga naa
Male
Male
Male
Chorus
Male
Male
Chorus

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Karuppu Vellai' from the film Vikram Vedha (2017) delves into the philosophical nature of morality, destiny, and human existence. It explores the blurred line between good and evil, stating that concepts like righteousness and betrayal, or bravery and murder, are deeply interconnected and often subjective. Ultimately, life comes full circle to where it started, making rigid moral judgments redundant in a world where survival often dictates choices.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Ethukai (Second letter agreement)

Alanji thirinji / Odanji murunji

The second letters of 'Alanji' and 'Odanji' match, creating rhythmic fluency.

Paradox / Juxtaposition

Dharmamum dhrogamum onnu onnu

Juxtaposing opposing moral values like 'Dharmam' (righteousness) and 'Dhrogam' (betrayal) to highlight moral ambiguity.

Refrain / Onomatopoeia

Ragana nagana naa

The rhythmic sound 'Ragana nagana naa' serves as a dramatic vocal refrain building tension.

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Trivia

'Karuppu Vellai' serves as the iconic main theme song composed by Sam C.S. for the neo-noir action-thriller 'Vikram Vedha', directed by Pushkar-Gayathri. The song encapsulates the core thematic motif of the film, which challenges the traditional binary view of hero versus villain.

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