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Lyrics & meaning

Kattabomma Oorenakku

From Thaamirabharani · 2007

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Vijay Yesudas
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Thaamirabharani2007

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Vaaraan varaan varaanHe is coming, coming, coming
Ivan vaaraan varaan varaan leLook, he is coming, coming, coming
Male
Kattabomman oor ennakkuKattabomman's land is my hometown
Kettavannu per enakkuA bad guy is my reputation
Ettappana evanum vanthaIf anyone comes acting like a traitor like Ettappan
Etti etti mithi irukkuI will step up and kick them repeatedly
Chorus
Vaaraan varaan varaan leHe is coming, coming, coming
Ivan vaaraan varaan varaan leLook, he is coming, coming, coming
Male
Bharaniyil poranthavandaI was born under the astrological sign of Bharani
Tharaniya polappavandaI am one destined to rule the entire earth
Nalla thanni theevukkullaInside an island of sweet drinking water
Ketta thanni adippavandaI am the one who gulps down liquor
Chorus
Vaaraan varaan varaan leHe is coming, coming, coming
Ivan vaaraan varaan varaan leLook, he is coming, coming, coming
Male
Vettaruva en pera sonna pesumaeThe machete will speak if my name is spoken
Veechcharuva en oora sonna veesumaeThe cleaver weapon will swing if my town is named
Chorus :Vaaraan varaan varaan leChorus: He is coming, coming, coming
Ivan vaaraan varaan varaan leLook, he is coming, coming, coming
Male
Kattabomman oor ennakkuKattabomman's land is my hometown
Kettavannu per enakkuA bad guy is my reputation
Ettappana evanum vanthaIf anyone comes acting like a traitor like Ettappan
Etti etti mithi irukkuI will step up and kick them repeatedly
Chorus
Vaaraan varaan varaan leHe is coming, coming, coming
Ivan vaaraan varaan varaan leLook, he is coming, coming, coming
Male
Raathiriyila muzhippomWe stay awake throughout the night
Kaalaiyila paduppomWe go to sleep in the morning
Nallavana keduppomWe ruin the good ones
Naanga naalu pera mithippomWe trample over four people
Male
Samutharuthila kulippomWe bathe in the deep ocean
Satharuththula kedappomWe lie around in the town square
Sandainnu vanthaIf a fight comes our way
Elumba soup-u vechu kudippomWe will make bone soup out of them and drink it
Male
Enga koottaththulaIn our gang
Kulla nariyae illaThere are no sly jackals
Enga ottaththulaIn our fast pace
Oru worry-e illaThere is not a single worry
Chorus
Vaaraan varaan varaan leHe is coming, coming, coming
Ivan vaaraan varaan varaan leLook, he is coming, coming, coming
Male
Kattabomman oor ennakkuKattabomman's land is my hometown
Kettavannu per enakkuA bad guy is my reputation
Ettappana evanum vanthaIf anyone comes acting like a traitor like Ettappan
Etti etti mithi irukkuI will step up and kick them repeatedly
Chorus
Vaaraan varaan varaan leHe is coming, coming, coming
Ivan vaaraan varaan varaan leLook, he is coming, coming, coming
Male
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi …..Kabadi ...
Male
Gate pootti irunthaIf the main gate is locked tight
Otta pirichu kuthippomWe break open the roof tiles and jump inside
Irumbu pettiya paatha naangaIf we see a heavy iron chest
Atm-a nenappomWe treat it like an ATM machine
Male
Kai ezhutha pottuForging a signature
Kaasathaana adippomWe print money out easily
Kalla pettiya paatha naangaIf we see a cash register box
Nallathaanae nadippomWe act completely innocent and good
Male
Enga satta paiyyilInto our shirt pockets
Thuttu thaana varumMoney flows in automatically
Enga thoondililaeOn our fishing hook
Thanga meena varumGolden fish comes hooked
Chorus
Vaaraan varaan varaan leHe is coming, coming, coming
Ivan vaaraan varaan varaan leLook, he is coming, coming, coming
Male
Kattabomman oor ennakkuKattabomman's land is my hometown
Kettavannu per enakkuA bad guy is my reputation
Ettappana evanum vanthaIf anyone comes acting like a traitor like Ettappan
Etti etti mithi irukkuI will step up and kick them repeatedly
Chorus
Vaaraan varaan varaan leHe is coming, coming, coming
Ivan vaaraan varaan varaan leLook, he is coming, coming, coming
Male
Vettaruva en pera sonna pesumaeThe machete will speak if my name is spoken
Veechcharuva en oora sonna veesumaeThe cleaver weapon will swing if my town is named
Chorus :Vaaraan varaan varaan leChorus: He is coming, coming, coming
Ivan vaaraan varaan varaan leLook, he is coming, coming, coming
Male
Kattabomman oor ennakkuKattabomman's land is my hometown
Kettavannu per enakkuA bad guy is my reputation
Ettappana evanum vanthaIf anyone comes acting like a traitor like Ettappan
Etti etti mithi irukkuI will step up and kick them repeatedly
Chorus
Vaaraan varaan varaan leHe is coming, coming, coming
Ivan vaaraan varaan varaan leLook, he is coming, coming, coming

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Vaaraan Vaaraan is an energetic hero-introduction track from the 2007 Tamil action film Thaamirabharani, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and penned by Na. Muthu Kumar. The song showcases the protagonist's rugged, uncompromising persona and pride in his native southern soil (Tirunelveli/Thoothukudi region). He invokes historical figures like Kattabomman while warning traitors (symbolized by Ettappan) of severe consequences, blending regional pride with raw street bravado. Through dynamic folk rhythms and playful, rogue-like lyrics, the track depicts a fearless youth living on his own terms, unbothered by rules and quick to fight for his pride.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition)

Vaaraan varaan varaan

The repetitive rhythmic phrasing 'Vaaraan varaan varaan' emphasizes the hero's grand arrival and creates driving musical momentum.

Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Kattabomman oor ennakku / Kettavannu per enakku

Matching second consonants 'tt' in Kattabomman and Kettavannu create a satisfying, punchy Tamil poetic structure.

Historical Allusion

Ettappana evanum vantha / Etti etti mithi irukku

Contrasting Veerapandiya Kattabomman (symbol of courage) with Ettappan (symbol of betrayal) to highlight zero tolerance for backstabbers.

Personification

Vettaruva en pera sonna pesumae

Attributing human traits like 'speaking' and 'swinging' to weapons (Vettaruva/Veechcharuva) to emphasize the hero's intimidating aura.

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Trivia

Thaamirabharani was directed by Hari and starred Vishal and Muktha (Bhanu). The soundtrack composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja was a massive commercial success, with this track sung by Mukesh Mohammed standing out as one of the popular hero introduction songs of the mid-2000s in Tamil cinema.

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