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Lyrics & meaning

Moochile Theeyumaay

From Baahubali : The Beginning · 2015

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
Kailash Kher
Music director
M. M. Keeravani
Details
Baahubali : The Beginning2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Moochilae theeyumaaiWith fire in every breath,
Nenjjilae kaayamaaiWith a wound in the heart,
Varandu pona vizhigal vaazhudhaeParched eyes continue to live on,
Male
Kaatchi ondrinai kaattathaanJust to reveal a single sight,
Saatchi sollumae poottundhaanEven the lock itself shall bear witness!
Desamae.. uyirthu ezhuO Nation... rise up alive!
Chorus
Im magizhmadhiThis Mahishmathi,
Andathin adhibadhiLord of the cosmos,
Vilampaai…vilampaai!Proclaim it... proclaim it!
Chorus
Nyaayathin nyaalam ikhdhaeThis indeed is the realm of justice,
Iyampuvaai..nenjjiyampuvaaiSpeak it... let your heart speak it!
Chorus
Kuraiyeraa maatchiyoduWith unblemished majesty,
Karaiyuraadha magizhmadhiUndiminished Mahishmathi,
Thiraiveezhaa aatchiyoduWith an unyielding reign,
Varaiyilaa im magizhmadhiBoundless is this Mahishmathi!
Chorus
Thannir ruyitra thulirgalinTo the unique sprouts that emerge,
Aranae ena potruvaaiPraise it as their protective fortress!
Edhirkkum padhargalaiThe opposing useless husks,
Udhirthu maaithidumCrushing and destroying them,
Asurane ena saatruvaaiProclaim it as a mighty force!
Chorus
Purisai mathagam meedhir veetridumSeated atop the high battlements,
Padhaagaiyae nee vaazhiLong live the royal flag!
Iru puraviyum aadhavanumThe twin horses and the sun,
Pon minnum ariyaasanamumAnd the glittering golden throne,
Vaazhiyae…Long live!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This anthem from Baahubali: The Beginning serves as a powerful glorification of the ancient kingdom of Mahishmathi. It portrays a nation that endures pain, suffering, and fiery hardship, yet rises with absolute resolve to uphold justice and imperial glory.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (Rhyming Couplet)

Moochilae theeyumaai / Nenjjilae kaayamaai

End-rhyme matching '-aai' across opening lines creates a dramatic and poetic cadence.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimae)

Aranae ena potruvaai

Describing the kingdom as an impenetrable shield or fortress ('Aran') for its citizens.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi)

Andathin adhibadhi

Exaggerating the domain of Mahishmathi as the supreme ruler of the entire cosmos.

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Trivia

Lyricist Madhan Karky intentionally used classical Sangam-era Tamil vocabulary (such as 'purisai' for fortress wall and 'iyampuvaai' for declare) to elevate the kingdom's epic and historical atmosphere. Madhan Karky also invented the fictional language 'Kiliki' for the same film franchise.

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