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Lyrics & meaning

Mudiyum Mudiyum

From Sathanai · 2006

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
Music director
Premkumar S
Details
Sathanai2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
{Mudiyum mudiyumIt is possible, it is possible
Mudiyum mudiyum mudiyum mudiyumIt is possible, it is possible, it is possible, it is possible
Mudiyum mudiyumIt is possible, it is possible
Mudiyum mudiyum mudiyum mudiyum} (2)It is possible, it is possible, it is possible, it is possible (x2)
Male
Mudiyum mudiyum mudiyumIt is possible, it is possible, it is possible
Intha vaarthai thaanThis word alone
Imayathai mirattumeWill intimidate even the Himalayas
Mudiyum mudiyum mudiyumIt is possible, it is possible, it is possible
Intha vaarthai thaanThis word alone
Imayathai mirattumeWill intimidate even the Himalayas
Male
Vidiyum vidiyum vidiyumDawn will break, dawn will break, dawn will break
Endra nambikkaiThe belief that says so
Iravinai virattumeWill chase away the night
Male
Mudiyaathu endrondruThere is no such thing as 'impossible'
Kidayathu boomiyilIn this world
Nadakkathu endrondruThere is no such thing as 'unachievable'
Irukkathu unmaiyilIn reality
Male
Vellum varaiyil thottu thodarum sodhanaiTrials will continue to follow us until we win
Yaarum seyyaathathai seithal thaane saadhanaiAchieving what no one else has done is a true achievement
Saadhanai… Saadhanai…Achievement... Achievement...
Male
Saadhanai saadhanaiAchievement, achievement
Saadhanai saadhanai saadhanai….Achievement, achievement, achievement....
Male
Oru theekuchiyal oru sooriyanaiWith a single matchstick, a sun
Yetri vaikka mudiyumCan be lit up
Yetri vaikka mudiyumCan be lit up
Male
Chinna nambikkaiyal sila latchiyathaiWith a little faith, high goals
Thottu paakka mudiyumCan be touched and reached
Thottu paakka mudiyumCan be touched and reached
Male
Thalai ezhuthirunthaal athil thavarirunthaalEven if fate is written, if there is a flaw in it
Athai thiruthikolla mudiyumIt can be corrected
Thiruthikolla mudiyumIt can be corrected
Male
Puthu muyarchigalaal puthu magudam seithuThrough new efforts, forging a new crown
Athai poruthikolla mudiyumWe can wear it ourselves
Athai poruthikolla mudiyumWe can wear it ourselves
Male
Vellum varaiyil thottu thodarum sodhanaiTrials will continue to follow us until we win
Yaarum seyyaathathai seithal thaane saadhanaiAchieving what no one else has done is a true achievement
Saadhanai… Saadhanai…Achievement... Achievement...
Male
Saadhanai saadhanaiAchievement, achievement
Saadhanai saadhanai saadhanai….Achievement, achievement, achievement....
Male
Intha boomiyile ulla valangalellaamAll the resources on this earth
Oru aathivaasi muyarchiAre the effort of early aboriginals
Engal thesathukku vantha sudhanthirameThe freedom that arrived for our nation
Oru kaarivasi muyarchiIs the effort of prison inmates and martyrs
Male
Intha ulagathile namai padaithathellaamAll that created us in this world
Antha kadavul seitha muyarchiIs the effort made by God
Indru vaanathaiye naam alaveduthomToday we have measured the sky itself
Athu manithan seitha muyarchiThat is the effort made by man
Male
Mudiyum mudiyum mudiyumIt is possible, it is possible, it is possible
Intha vaarthai thaanThis word alone
Imayathai mirattumeWill intimidate even the Himalayas
Male
Vidiyum vidiyum vidiyumDawn will break, dawn will break, dawn will break
Endra nambikkaiThe belief that says so
Iravinai virattumeWill chase away the night
Male
Mudiyaathu endrondruThere is no such thing as 'impossible'
Kidayathu boomiyilIn this world
Nadakkathu endrondruThere is no such thing as 'unachievable'
Irukkathu unmaiyilIn reality
Male
Vellum varaiyil thottu thodarum sodhanaiTrials will continue to follow us until we win
Yaarum seyyaathathai seithal thaane saadhanaiAchieving what no one else has done is a true achievement
Saadhanai… Saadhanai…Achievement... Achievement...
Male
Saadhanai saadhanaiAchievement, achievement
Saadhanai saadhanai saadhanai….Achievement, achievement, achievement....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This motivational anthem from the movie 'Sathanai' emphasizes willpower, perseverance, and relentless human effort. The song proclaims that nothing is impossible in this world, and that even daunting obstacles like the Himalayas can be overcome with a strong mindset of 'it is possible'. It highlights that life's trials will persist until victory is attained, and true achievement lies in accomplishing what has never been done before. The lyrics further illustrate how small beginnings and unwavering faith can lead to monumental successes, even rewriting one's destiny. By reflecting on historical progress—from tribal developments and independence struggles to divine creation and modern human achievements like space exploration—the song inspires listeners to take initiative, overcome self-doubt, and wear their own crown of triumph.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkut Thodar (Anaphora / Repetition)

Mudiyum mudiyum mudiyum

Repetition of words like 'Mudiyum' (It is possible) and 'Saadhanai' (Achievement) sequentially to reinforce confidence and intense emotion.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Vidiyum vidiyum vidiyum Endra nambikkai Iravinai virattume

Comparing the arrival of dawn/hope ('vidiyum') to a force that physically chases away the darkness of night ('iravinai virattume').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Intha vaarthai thaan Imayathai mirattume

Exaggerating the power of positive thought by saying the word 'possible' can intimidate the mighty Himalayas.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Vellum varaiyil thottu thodarum sodhanai / Yaarum seyyaathathai seithal thaane saadhanai

Matching initial consonant/vowel sounds across contrasting ideas ('Sodhanai' / 'Saadhanai').

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Trivia

This high-energy motivational track was composed by Premkumar S with lyrics written by lyricist Pa. Vijay, sung by the legendary S. P. Balasubrahmanyam whose powerful voice added an extraordinary layer of inspiration to the song's theme of perseverance.

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