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Lyrics & meaning

Melala Vedikudhu

From Aarambam · 2013

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Ranjith, Swetha Mohan, Vijay Yesudas
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Aarambam2013

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Alaiyuthu kalaiyuthuIt waves and dissolves
Maraiyuthu theriyuthuIt disappears and becomes visible
Varaiyuthu neliyuthu vannamColor draws and wriggles
Ethiruthu athiruthuIt opposes and quakes
Puriyuthu thiriyuthuIt is understood and strays
Eriyuthu athu ethu ennamWhich thought is it that burns?
Male
Melala vedikuthu vaadaIt explodes on top, come on man
Melellam therikuthu podaIt splatters all over, go man
Goiyala athiranum Ppaaru..Damn, look at it tremble!
Alaranum ooruThe town should scream
Manjal veyil pacha maram da..Yellow sunlight and green tree, man!
Male
Melala vedikuthu vaadaIt explodes on top, come on man
Melellam therikuthu podaIt splatters all over, go man
Goiyala athiranum Ppaaru..Damn, look at it tremble!
Alaranum ooruThe town should scream
Manjal veyil pacha maram da..Yellow sunlight and green tree, man!
Male
Evanum thaniya poranthu varalaNo one was born alone in this world
Thuninju nadadaWalk ahead with courage, man
Thaduki vizhuntha thirumba ezhunthaIf you stumble and fall, but rise up again
Thalaivan avandaaHe is a true leader, man!
Male
Asathuvom vaada..athiradi thaanda..Come on, let's rock... this is action-packed!
Evan ingu aanda..Who ruled here anyway?
Poda..athapathi ennaku ennada..Go away... why do I care about that, man?
Po po po podaa..kalakalam thaandaa..Go go go away... this is a time of celebration!
Nenjula veesa poosa nerupula nirameduda..Blow and paint in the heart, take color from the fire!
Chorus
Alaiyuthu kalaiyuthuIt waves and dissolves
Maraiyuthu theriyuthuIt disappears and becomes visible
Varaiyuthu neliyuthu vannamColor draws and wriggles
Ethiruthu athiruthuIt opposes and quakes
Puriyuthu thiriyuthuIt is understood and strays
Eriyuthu athu ethu ennamWhich thought is it that burns?
Chorus
Hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey
Male
Kaatha neram maathuChange the waiting time
Nam natpa serthu serthuGathering and uniting our friendship
Eththu kodi eththuHoist the flag, hoist it high
Ada vaanavilla korthuHey, stringing together the rainbow
Male
Megam karuththaalWhen clouds turn dark
Athil minnal vedikkumLightning explodes within them
Hey kangal sevanthaalHey, when eyes turn red with anger
Athil natpu thudikkumFriendship throbs within them
Male
Natpukkoru koyil inguNo one has built a temple
Evanum katta villaFor friendship here
Natpae oru koyilFriendship itself is a temple
Ada thaniya theva illa..Hey, a separate one is not needed!
Chorus
Hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey
Female
Aadu kondaaduDance and celebrate
Ven neela vaanathoduWith the bright blue sky
Koodu uravaaduGather and bond together
Ada vella ullaththoduHey, with a pure transparent heart
Male
Innum ennadaWhat else is there, man?
Yaar nammai thaduppaarWho can stop us?
Hey mannil puralvomHey, let's roll on the dirt
Vaa sekka chevappaCome on, bright red brother
Male
Vaazhka oru vaanamLife is like a sky
Athil natpae vannam aachuIn which friendship has become the color
Vaartha illa thozhaI have no words, my friend
Neethaanda enthan moochuYou alone are my breath!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Melala Vedikuthu' is a high-octane celebration song from the 2013 Tamil action-thriller 'Arrambam'. The lyrics by Pa. Vijay capture the essence of intense camaraderie, fearless living, and unconditional male friendship. It encourages rising above failures, disregarding past authority or societal pressures, and living life colorfully with passion and courage. The song highlights the divine nature of friendship, describing it as a temple in itself that colors the vast sky of life. With energetic colloquialisms and vivid metaphors of lightning, fire, and rainbows, the song serves as an uplifting anthem of resilience and brotherly bond.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Melala vedikuthu vaada / Melellam therikuthu poda

Rhyming words at the end of consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic and energetic tempo ('vedikuthu' / 'therikuthu').

Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Alaiyuthu kalaiyuthu / Maraiyuthu theriyuthu

Matching second consonant sounds across lines ('Alaiyuthu' / 'Maraiyuthu' / 'Varaiyuthu').

Uruvagaim (Metaphor)

Vaazhka oru vaanam / Athil natpae vannam aachu

Directly comparing life to a sky and friendship to its colors without using explicit comparative conjunctions.

Uyarvu Navitchi (Hyperbole)

Ada vaanavilla korthu

Exaggerated imagery of stringing together a rainbow to depict boundless enthusiasm and camaraderie.

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Trivia

'Melala Vedikuthu' was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for Ajith Kumar's stylish action thriller 'Arrambam' (2013), directed by Vishnuvardhan. The song features vocals by Vijay Yesudas and Ranjith, and visually showcases dynamic festival celebrations with intense choreography involving Ajith Kumar, Rana Daggubati, and Arya in Holi colors.

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