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Lingam Raja Lingam

From Byri · 2024

Lyricist
Pon Manoban
Singers
Rajkumar, Selvakumar
Music director
Arun Raj
Details
Byri2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Lingam raja lingamamLingam is the king of kings.
Ada seerum rosha singamamHe is a roaring, proud lion.
Chorus :Lingam raja lingamamChorus: Lingam is the king of kings.
Ada seerum rosha singamamHe is a roaring, proud lion.
Male :Kavasa kundala kamsanamMale: Endowed with armor and earring like a warrior,
Adi thuvamsam pannum vamsamamHe comes from a lineage that destroys evil.
Chorus :Kavasa kundala kamsanamChorus: Endowed with armor and earring like a warrior,
Adi thuvamsam pannum vamsamamHe comes from a lineage that destroys evil.
Male
Vaimai thavarum vayileInto the mouth of anyone who strays from truth,
Ada vaikarisiyai poduvanHe will place the final funeral rice!
Chorus :Vaimai thavarum vayileaChorus: Into the mouth of anyone who strays from truth,
Ada vaikarisiyai poduvanHe will place the final funeral rice!
Male :Thimizhu pidithu adakkinalMale: If anyone tries to subdue him by grabbing his hump,
Avan kazhiru pola thimiruvanHe will rage wildly like a majestic elephant.
Chorus :Thimizhu pidithu adakkinalChorus: If anyone tries to subdue him by grabbing his hump,
Avan kazhiru pola thimiruvanHe will rage wildly like a majestic elephant.
Male
Urumi porumum vengaipolLike a tiger snarling and growling,
Yey karuvi kondavan nadappanamHe walks carrying his weapon.
Chorus :Urumi porumum vengaipolChorus: Like a tiger snarling and growling,
Yey karuvi kondavan nadappanamHe walks carrying his weapon.
Male :Agampavamthan kudikondaMale: He will never step onto the threshold,
Mathiyar vaasal mithiyaanamOf those who harbor arrogance in their hearts.
Chorus :Agampavamthan kudikondaChorus: He will never step onto the threshold,
Mathiyar vaasal mithiyaanamOf those who harbor arrogance in their hearts.
Male
Pasam vaikum velaiyilWhen showing love and affection,
Avan vennai poal uruguvanHe melts softly like butter.
Chorus :Pasam vaikum velaiyilChorus: When showing love and affection,
Avan vennai poal uruguvanHe melts softly like butter.
Male :Kuruvi serkum kootai poalMale: Just like a sparrow building its nest,
Sontham karuthi kootuvanHe brings everyone together like family.
Chorus :Kuruvi serkum kootai poalChorus: Just like a sparrow building its nest,
Sontham karuthi kootuvanHe brings everyone together like family.
Male
Oorum perum potriyeaPraised by the whole town for his name and glory,
Verum vizhuthum vananguvanEven the mighty aerial roots bow down to him.
Chorus :Oorum perum potriyeaChorus: Praised by the whole town for his name and glory,
Verum vizhuthum vananguvanEven the mighty aerial roots bow down to him.
Male :Ulagalantha perumalaiLike Lord Perumal who measured the universe,
Avan ooralvan ore aalaiHe rules the entire town single-handedly.
Chorus :Ulagalantha perumalaiChorus: Like Lord Perumal who measured the universe,
Avan ooralvan ore aalaiHe rules the entire town single-handedly.
Male
Katharavaikum lingam pechuLingam's words make enemies cry out in terror,
Patharavaikum lingam peruLingam's name makes everyone tremble.
Chorus :Katharavaikum lingam pechuChorus: Lingam's words make enemies cry out in terror,
Patharavaikum lingam peruLingam's name makes everyone tremble.
Male :Karuthil nindru aatruvanMale: He stands steadfast in his conviction and carries out his deed.
Chorus :Karuthil nindru aatruvanChorus: He stands steadfast in his conviction and carries out his deed.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This hero-elevation song from the movie Byri (2024), composed by Arun Raj, highlights the character Lingam's untamed power, honor, and deeply caring nature. The lyrics describe him as an unyielding force against falsehood and arrogance, drawing comparisons to a roaring lion, a enraged bull, and a growling tiger ready to punish deceitful opponents.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Avan vennai poal uruguvan

Compares the hero's gentle nature when loved to butter melting easily ('vennai poal uruguvan').

Simile (Uvamai)

Avan kazhiru pola thimiruvan

Compares the protagonist's fierce reaction when provoked to an enraged male elephant ('kazhiru pola thimiruvan').

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Ada seerum rosha singamam

Directly identifies Lingam as a roaring, proud lion ('seerum rosha singamam').

Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)

Katharavaikum lingam pechu / Patharavaikum lingam peru

The second consonants 'tha' in 'Katharavaikum' and 'Patharavaikum' match, creating rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

Byri (2024) is a Tamil action drama centered around the traditional pigeon racing culture of Nagercoil and Kanyakumari districts. The soundtrack composed by Arun Raj uses energetic native folk beats and hero-elevation lyricism to establish Lingam's dominating influence in the story.

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