Mayangaathe (Vaazhum Varai)
From Paadum Vaanampadi · 1985
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music directors
- Bappi Lahiri, Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Paadum Vaanampadi1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Mayangaathae…..kalangaathae…. | Do not be swooned... do not be distressed... |
| Edhirkaalam….un vasam | The future is in your hands |
| Male | |
| Paadu rajaa paadu | Sing, my king, sing |
| Male | |
| Vaazhum varai poraadu | Fight as long as you live |
| Vazhi undu endrae paadu | Sing that a way forward exists |
| Vaazhum varai poraadu | Fight as long as you live |
| Vazhi undu endrae paadu | Sing that a way forward exists |
| Indru rottilae naalai veetilae | Today on the streets, tomorrow inside a home |
| Mazhai endrum nam kaattilae | It will always rain prosperously in our forest |
| Male | |
| Vaazhum varai poraadu | Fight as long as you live |
| Vazhi undu endrae paadu | Sing that a way forward exists |
| Male | |
| Oru kaalam…..uruvaagam | A new era will take shape |
| Nilaimaarum……Unmaiyae | The situation will change... that is the truth |
| Kanneerai…..sinthaathae….. | Do not shed tears... |
| Nam dhesam maarumae… | Our country will change... |
| Male | |
| Vaazhum varai poraadu | Fight as long as you live |
| Vazhi undu endrae paadu | Sing that a way forward exists |
| Indru rottilae naalai veetilae | Today on the streets, tomorrow inside a home |
| Mazhai endrum nam kaattilae oo oo ho…. | It will always rain prosperously in our forest, oo oo ho... |
| Male | |
| Vaazhum varai poraadu | Fight as long as you live |
| Vazhi undu endrae paadu….. | Sing that a way forward exists... |
மயங்காதே.......கலங்காதே.....
எதிர்காலம்......உன் வசம்
Do not be swooned... do not be distressed...
The future is in your hands
பாடு ராஜா பாடு......
Sing, my king, sing
வாழும் வரை போராடு
வழி உண்டு என்றே பாடு....
வாழும் வரை போராடு
வழி உண்டு என்றே பாடு....
இன்று ரோட்டிலே நாளை வீட்டிலே
மழை என்றும் நம் காட்டிலே
Fight as long as you live
Sing that a way forward exists
Fight as long as you live
Sing that a way forward exists
Today on the streets, tomorrow inside a home
It will always rain prosperously in our forest
வாழும் வரை போராடு
வழி உண்டு என்றே பாடு.....
Fight as long as you live
Sing that a way forward exists
ஒரு காலம்......உருவாகும்.....
நிலைமாறும்......உண்மையே.......
கண்ணீரை.......சிந்தாதே......
நம் தேசம் மாறுமே......
A new era will take shape
The situation will change... that is the truth
Do not shed tears...
Our country will change...
வாழும் வரை போராடு
வழி உண்டு என்றே பாடு.....
இன்று ரோட்டிலே நாளை வீட்டிலே
மழை என்றும் நம் காட்டிலே ஓஓஹோ.....
Fight as long as you live
Sing that a way forward exists
Today on the streets, tomorrow inside a home
It will always rain prosperously in our forest, oo oo ho...
வாழும் வரை போராடு
வழி உண்டு என்றே பாடு
Fight as long as you live
Sing that a way forward exists...
Mayangaathae…..kalangaathae….
Do not be swooned... do not be distressed...
Edhirkaalam….un vasam
The future is in your hands
Paadu rajaa paadu
Sing, my king, sing
Vaazhum varai poraadu
Fight as long as you live
Vazhi undu endrae paadu
Sing that a way forward exists
Vaazhum varai poraadu
Fight as long as you live
Vazhi undu endrae paadu
Sing that a way forward exists
Indru rottilae naalai veetilae
Today on the streets, tomorrow inside a home
Mazhai endrum nam kaattilae
It will always rain prosperously in our forest
Vaazhum varai poraadu
Fight as long as you live
Vazhi undu endrae paadu
Sing that a way forward exists
Oru kaalam…..uruvaagam
A new era will take shape
Nilaimaarum……Unmaiyae
The situation will change... that is the truth
Kanneerai…..sinthaathae…..
Do not shed tears...
Nam dhesam maarumae…
Our country will change...
Vaazhum varai poraadu
Fight as long as you live
Vazhi undu endrae paadu
Sing that a way forward exists
Indru rottilae naalai veetilae
Today on the streets, tomorrow inside a home
Mazhai endrum nam kaattilae oo oo ho….
It will always rain prosperously in our forest, oo oo ho...
Vaazhum varai poraadu
Fight as long as you live
Vazhi undu endrae paadu…..
Sing that a way forward exists...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This uplifting song serves as an anthem of hope, resilience, and perseverance. It encourages an individual facing hardships to remain confident and courageous, reminding them that the future lies in their own hands. The lyrics emphasize that current struggles—such as living on the streets—are only temporary, and that relentless effort will eventually lead to prosperity and success. The central message urges one to keep singing and fighting through life's challenges, holding on to the unwavering truth that circumstances and society will transform for the better.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme / End Rhyme)
“Mayangaathae…..kalangaathae….”
The repetition of the negative imperative suffix '-aathae' in 'Mayangaathae' and 'kalangaathae' creates a comforting and rhythmic cadence.
Idiomatic Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Mazhai endrum nam kaattilae”
The phrase 'Mazhai endrum nam kaattilae' draws upon a classic Tamil idiom ('nam kaattil mazhai') symbolizing an influx of endless good fortune and prosperity.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vaazhum varai poraadu / Vazhi undu endrae paadu”
The repetition of the initial 'Va-' consonant sound across 'Vaazhum', 'varai', and 'Vazhi' unifies the refrain and increases memorability.
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Trivia
Paadum Vaanampadi (1985) is the Tamil remake of the blockbuster Hindi film Disco Dancer (1982). The film starred Anand Babu, son of veteran comedian Nagesh, marking a milestone for dance-centric cinema in Tamil films with music adapted by Bappi Lahiri.
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