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Kodiyil Oruvan Theme

From Kodiyil Oruvan · 2021

Lyricist
Arun Bharathi
Singers
Vijay Antony, ADK
Music director
Vijay Antony
Movie name
Kodiyil Oruvan
Movie release year
2021
Lyrics added on
22 Jul 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kodiyil oruvan…(4)
Kodiyil oruvan…(4)
Kodiyil oruvan…(4)
Kodiyil oruvan…(4)
Kodiyil oruvan
Ezhaiyin pudhalvan
Naatai vittruthan kooru pottidum
Kootathirkku pagaivan
Kodiyil oruvan
Kobaththil samaran
Naatai vittruthan kooru pottidum
Kootathirkku pagaivan
Pasikkum kootam theruvil nirkum
Nilaiyai maatra mudivugal eduppaan
Idhayam muzhukka unnai sumandhu
Valigal thaanguvaan…
Padhukkum kootam thalaigal therikka
Theruvil oda thalaivali koduppaan
Unakkaai pirandhu unnakkaai irundhu
Unakaai vaazhuvaan
Kodiyil oruvan
Ezhaiyin pudhalvan
Naatai vittruthan kooru pottidum
Kootathirkku pagaivan
Kodiyil oruvan
Kobaththil samaran
Naatai vittruthan kooru pottidum
Kootathirkku pagaivan
Pinnadi pesatha munnadi vaa
Kankkatti viththaiya
No no
Kannaadi munnaadi virundha kattipputta
Athae gethu than aagaathu
No no…
Ivan than udambil kadavul kondu
Mirugam azhiththu irukuda
Ezhaiyin manadhil kodi katti
Vaazhappiranthavan naanada
Ega sananga ellaam nalla sanam
Kuzha saami kuda onna nikkum
Kodi kodiyaa than koottam serum
Ondru sernthu ippo seiyapporom
Janaga managa thooki adi
Thana thana thana thooki adi
Thanamana kana kana janaa
Kana kana kana kana kanaa
Kanaga nanaga nanaga nanaga
Nanaga nanaga nanaga nanaga
Nanaga nanaga nanaga nanaga
Nanaga nanaga nanaga nanaga…na
Anbil thaaiyavaan
Pagai kootathirkku peiyavaan
Avanai nambividu
Unnai kaapaatruvaan
Nodikkul mudippaan
Vidiyal koduppaan
Idikkum idiyin
Madiyil paduppaan
Thadukkum thadaikkal
Ivanin padikkal
Sigarathai thoduvaan
Nanban…
Kodiyil oruvan
Ezhaiyin pudhalvan
Naatai vittruthan kooru pottidum
Kootathirkku pagaivan
Kodiyil oruvan
Kobaththil samaran
Naatai vittruthan kooru pottidum
Kootathirkku pagaivan
Pasikkum kootam theruvil nirkum
Nilaiyai maatra mudivugal eduppaan
Idhayam muzhukka unnai sumandhu
Valigal thaanguvaan…
Padhukkum kootam thalaigal therikka
Theruvil oda thalaivali koduppaan
Unakkaai pirandhu unnakkaai irundhu
Unakaai vaazhuvaan
Kodiyil oruvan……
One in a crore…
One in a crore…
One in a crore…
One in a crore…
One in a crore,
A son of the poor!
To the gang that sells out and splits the country,
He is the greatest enemy!
One in a crore,
A fierce warrior in fury!
To the gang that sells out and splits the country,
He is the greatest enemy!
When the hungry crowds stand on the streets,
He will take bold steps to change their plight.
Carrying you completely in his heart,
He will bear all your pain…
Making the corrupt hoarders lose their heads,
He will give them hell as they scatter on the streets!
Born for you, standing by you,
He will live only for you!
One in a crore,
A son of the poor!
To the gang that sells out and splits the country,
He is the greatest enemy!
One in a crore,
A fierce warrior in fury!
To the gang that sells out and splits the country,
He is the greatest enemy!
Don't talk behind my back, step up to my face!
Is this some kind of blindfold trick?
No, no!
If you only dress up a feast before a mirror,
That swagger won't ever work!
No, no…
With God living inside his very body,
He has crushed the inner beast, man!
Raising his flag high in the hearts of the poor,
I was born to lead and live, man!
All the common people are pure at heart,
Even their guardian deity will stand by them!
Millions upon millions will gather together,
United as one, we are going to shake things up!
Janaga managa, strike it hard!
Dhana dhana dhana, strike it hard!
Dhanamana gana gana jana!
Gana gana gana gana gana!
Ganaga nanaga nanaga nanaga!
Nanaga nanaga nanaga nanaga!
Nanaga nanaga nanaga nanaga!
Nanaga nanaga nanaga nanaga…na!
In love, he is as caring as a mother,
But to his enemies, he is a terror.
Put your complete trust in him,
He will definitely protect you.
He will finish the battle in an instant,
And bring you a brand-new dawn.
Even in the lap of striking thunder,
He will fearlessly rest.
Every hurdle that blocks his path,
Becomes a stepping stone for him.
He will rise and touch the peak,
Our true friend…
One in a crore,
A son of the poor!
To the gang that sells out and splits the country,
He is the greatest enemy!
One in a crore,
A fierce warrior in fury!
To the gang that sells out and splits the country,
He is the greatest enemy!
When the hungry crowds stand on the streets,
He will take bold steps to change their plight.
Carrying you completely in his heart,
He will bear all your pain…
Making the corrupt hoarders lose their heads,
He will give them hell as they scatter on the streets!
Born for you, standing by you,
He will live only for you!
One in a crore……
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The title track 'Kodiyil Oruvan' serves as an energetic hero-elevation anthem depicting a messianic protagonist who fights against political corruption and economic exploitation. He stands as a son and guardian of the poor, determined to eradicate the suffering of the hungry while becoming a nightmare to hoarders and traitors who divide the nation for personal gain. Combining motherly affection for the downtrodden with ferocious rage against evil, he inspires unity among the common folk to rise together. The lyrics portray resilience and unstoppable determination. Obstacles on his path are transformed into stepping stones, and no amount of opposition can deter him from bringing light and justice to the people. Through rhythmic beats and high-tempo rap, the song establishes the protagonist as a unique, self-sacrificing leader—literally 'one in ten million'—who lives entirely for the welfare of his society.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Nodikkul mudippaan / Vidiyal koduppaan”

The second letters of consecutive lines match to create rhythmic harmony ('di' sound: Nodikkul / Vidiyal / Idikkum / Madiyil / Thadukkum / Padikkal).

Contrast / Antithesis

“Pasikkum kootam theruvil nirkum... / Padhukkum kootam thalaigal therikka...”

Directly contrasts the needy, hungry population ('pasikkum kootam') with the greedy, hoarding oppressors ('padhukkum kootam').

Metaphor

“Thadukkum thadaikkal / Ivanin padikkal”

Compares obstacles ('thadaikkal') to stepping stones ('padikkal'), symbolizing triumph over adversity.

Metaphor & Dual Characterization

“Anbil thaaiyavaan / Pagai kootathirkku peiyavaan”

Equates the protagonist's love to a nurturing mother ('thaai') while metaphorically styling his wrath against enemies as a terrifying ghost/demon ('peiyavaan').

Anaphora / Refrain

“Kodiyil oruvan”

Repeated use of the phrase 'Kodiyil oruvan' throughout the song to constantly reinforce the main motif of a unique champion.

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Trivia

'Kodiyil Oruvan' (2021) is a political action-drama starring Vijay Antony, who also composed the film's soundtrack. The title track features rap vocals by popular Sri Lankan Tamil rapper ADK (Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam), blending contemporary urban hip-hop elements with high-energy Tamil mass beats written by lyricist Arun Bharathi.

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