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Naan Varuven

From Kodiyil Oruvan · 2021

Lyricist
Arun Bharathi
Singers
Haricharan, Nivas K. Prasanna
Music director
Nivas K. Prasanna
Movie name
Kodiyil Oruvan
Movie release year
2021
Lyrics added on
4 Feb 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan varuven naan varuven
Nichayamai varuven
Sathiyathai kaathidavae
Sathiyamaai varuven
Kaasu panam kodukaamal
Ner vazhiyil varuven
Jaadhi madham paarkaamal
Unakkena thozh tharuven
Naan varuven naan varuven
Nichayamai varuven
Sathiyathai kaathidavae
Sathiyamaai varuven
Naan varuven naan varuven
Nichayamai varuven
Sathiyathai kaathidavae
Sathiyamaai varuven
Kaasu panam kodukaamal
Ner vazhiyil varuven
Jaadhi madham paarkaamal
Unakkena thozh tharuven
Theemaigalai thiruthidavae
Thimirudan naan varuven
Suzhchigalai murithidavae
Erimalaiyai ezhuven
Mannil ennai pudhaithaalum
Marupadi ezhunthiduven
Kadavul ennai thaduthaalum
Kadamaiyai seithiduven
Naan varuven naan varuven
Nichayamai varuven
Sathiyathai kaathidavae
Sathiyamaai varuven
Hoo oo oo……
Nee porathadhu podhum maaridu
Varalaatrai pudhidhaai maatridu
Muzhu ulagae sernthu ethirthaalum
Nee guniyamal thimiru
Thalai aattum koottam neekkidu
Thalai thookkum kodumaiyai thakkidu
Pin vangamal kan thungamal
Nee narigalai ottividu
Adimai polae nitham vazhndhaal
Endrum vidiyadhu
Adimel adi thaan vizhundhaal kooda
Dharmam saagadhu
Naan varuven naan varuven
Nichayamai varuven
Sathiyathai kaathidavae
Sathiyamaai varuven
Kaasu panam kodukaamal
Ner vazhiyil varuven
Jaadhi madham paarkaamal
Unakkena thozh tharuven
Mannil ennai pudhaithaalum
Marupadi ezhunthiduven
Kadavul ennai thaduthaalum
Kadamaiyai seithiduven
Hoo oo oo……
I will come, I will come
I will surely come
To protect the truth
I swear I will come
Without giving cash or bribes
I will come down the honest path
Without looking at caste or creed
I will lend my shoulder to support you
I will come, I will come
I will surely come
To protect the truth
I swear I will come
I will come, I will come
I will surely come
To protect the truth
I swear I will come
Without giving cash or bribes
I will come down the honest path
Without looking at caste or creed
I will lend my shoulder to support you
To right the wrongs
I will come with fierce courage
To crush wicked conspiracies
I will erupt like a volcano
Even if you bury me in the earth
I will rise again
Even if God Himself stops me
I will do my duty
I will come, I will come
I will surely come
To protect the truth
I swear I will come
Hoo oo oo......
Enough of suffering without fighting back, rise and change
Rewrite history anew
Even if the whole world turns against you
Never bow your head, stand tall with pride
Cast aside the spineless nodding crowd
Strike down cruelty wherever it rears its head
Without stepping back and without closing your eyes
Drive away the scheming foxes
If you keep living like a slave every day
A new dawn will never come
Even if blow after blow strikes down upon you
Righteousness will never die
I will come, I will come
I will surely come
To protect the truth
I swear I will come
Without giving cash or bribes
I will come down the honest path
Without looking at caste or creed
I will lend my shoulder to support you
Even if you bury me in the earth
I will rise again
Even if God Himself stops me
I will do my duty
Hoo oo oo......
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Naan Varuven' from Kodiyil Oruvan is an energetic, high-spirited motivational anthem centered on justice, righteous struggle, and unwavering resilience against corruption and societal evils. The protagonist declares a relentless vow to fight for truth through honest, non-corrupt, and egalitarian means, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the oppressed regardless of caste or religion. He promises that no conspiracy, burial, or even divine intervention can stop him from accomplishing his duty to protect righteousness. The middle verses call upon the common people to break free from passive servitude, drive away treacherous manipulators, and courageously rewrite history. Overall, the track embodies spirit, integrity, and the conviction that ultimate justice (Dharmam) cannot be destroyed.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition

“Naan varuven naan varuven”

The phrase 'Naan varuven' (I will come) is repeated continuously to build resolve and intensity.

Metaphor

“Erimalaiyai ezhuven”

The speaker compares his resurgence and passion to an erupting volcano ('Erimalaiyai ezhuven').

Emoni / Rhyme (Athukai)

“Theemaigalai thiruthidavae / Suzhchigalai murithidavae”

Rhyming of second letters in Tamil poetry as seen in 'Theemaigalai' / 'Suzhchigalai' and 'Mannil' / 'Kadavul'.

Hyperbole

“Kadavul ennai thaduthaalum / Kadamaiyai seithiduven”

Exaggeration used to emphasize absolute commitment—claiming even God cannot stop his duty ('Kadavul ennai thaduthaalum').

Personification

“Dharmam saagadhu”

Giving human characteristics like dying or living to 'Dharmam' (Righteousness).

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Trivia

'Kodiyil Oruvan' features Vijay Antony in the lead role directed by Ananda Krishnan. The song composed by Nivas K Prasanna serves as a major mass anthem highlighting political consciousness, integrity, and social reform within the narrative of the film.

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