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Naana Vambukku Varamatten

From Yemaatrathe Yemaarathe · 1985

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Yemaatrathe Yemaarathe
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
21 Sept 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
……………………
Naana vambukku varamatten
Naana vambukku varamattenda
Adhudhaan panpaadu adhu
Adhu thana vandhaa vidamaatenda
Appuram unpaadu
Naana vambukku varamattenda
Adhudhaan panpaadu adhu
Adhu thana vandhaa vidamaatenda
Appuram unpaadu
Paarthaakka appaavi paanjakka sippaayi
Naana vambukku varamattenda
Adhudhaan panpaadu adhu
Adhu thana vandhaa vidamaatenda
Appuram unpaadu
………………
{Nandhigal ethanai thaduthaalenna
Nandhan ullae varuvaanda
Unga chidambara ragasiyam vetta velicham
Veliyae solli viduvaanda} (2)
{Edhirneechal poda theriyum
Edhirpaattu paada theriyum }(2)
Yemaali vargam endru ennaadhae
Ittadhu thaan sattam endru pannadhae
Naana vambukku varamattenda
Adhudhaan panpaadu adhu
Adhu thana vandhaa vidamaatenda
Appuram unpaadu
…………………
Kaiyila paiyila kaasu irundha
Koottam attam podathae
Ada poikkaal kudhirai pootiya vandi
Pathadi koda oodathae
{Polaanghu solluradhu rombha sulabam
Pallaandu paadurathu rombha siramam} (2)
Nallaarai ennaalum naiyandi seiyaamae
Vaazhura oruthan unmaiyil manushan
Naana vambukku varamattenda
Adhudhaan panpaadu adhu
Adhu thana vandhaa vidamaatenda
Appuram unpaadu
Paarthaakka appaavi paanjakka sippaayi
...
I will not go looking for trouble on my own.
I will never pick a fight on my own, man!
That is good conduct and dignity.
But if trouble comes looking for me, I won't spare it, man!
After that, you must face the consequences!
I will never pick a fight on my own, man!
That is good conduct and dignity.
But if trouble comes looking for me, I won't spare it, man!
After that, you must face the consequences!
To look at, I seem innocent, but if I pounce, I am a soldier!
I will never pick a fight on my own, man!
That is good conduct and dignity.
But if trouble comes looking for me, I won't spare it, man!
After that, you must face the consequences!
...
No matter how many Nandis (sacred bull guardians) block the way,
Nandan (the oppressed devotee) will definitely walk right in, man!
Your Chidambaram secret is out in broad daylight,
and he will expose it to the whole world, man!
I know how to swim against the current,
and I know how to sing a song of defiance!
Do not assume we are a class of fools,
and do not act as though whatever you decree is the law!
I will never pick a fight on my own, man!
That is good conduct and dignity.
But if trouble comes looking for me, I won't spare it, man!
After that, you must face the consequences!
...
Just because you have money in your hand and pocket,
do not dance around with arrogance!
A cart tied to a dummy stilt-horse
will not run even ten steps forward!
It is very easy to speak ill and find faults,
but it is very hard to wish well and bless others!
Without ever mocking good-hearted people,
the one who lives righteously is a true human being!
I will never pick a fight on my own, man!
That is good conduct and dignity.
But if trouble comes looking for me, I won't spare it, man!
After that, you must face the consequences!
To look at, I seem innocent, but if I pounce, I am a soldier!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Naana Vambukku Varamatten' expresses a high moral stance on self-respect, restraint, and social justice. The protagonist asserts that avoiding unnecessary conflict is a mark of true culture and dignity. However, he warns that his quiet nature should not be mistaken for weakness; if provoked or oppressed, he will fight back fiercely like a trained soldier.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaayi (Alliteration)

“Polaanghu solluradhu rombha sulabam / Pallaandu paadurathu rombha siramam”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the same line, such as 'Polaanghu' and 'Pallaandu'.

Edhugai (Rhyming)

“Edhirneechal poda theriyum / Edhirpaattu paada theriyum”

Second letter rhyming in consecutive lines, seen in 'Edhirneechal' and 'Edhirpaattu'.

Metaphor

“Ada poikkaal kudhirai pootiya vandi / Pathadi koda oodathae”

Comparing a fake persona or wealth-driven arrogance to a cart tied to a dummy wooden horse that cannot move forward.

Mythological / Historical Allusion

“Nandhigal ethanai thaduthaalenna / Nandhan ullae varuvaanda”

Refers to the story of Nandanar (a Dalit saint blocked by the Nandi statue at Chidambaram temple) to symbolize overcoming social oppression and exposing hidden corrupt secrets.

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Trivia

This song features iconic vocal rendition by T. M. Soundararajan, famous for singing high-energy socio-political hero anthems in Tamil cinema. The lyrics written by poet Mu. Metha blend folk philosophy with philosophical commentary on integrity and human character.

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