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Lyrics & meaning

Naane Indhiran

From Singam · 2010

Lyricist
Viveka
Singers
Benny Dayal, Manikka Vinayagam
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Details
Singam2010

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Naalu kaalu paaichalilae Rendu kannu meichalilae Ettu dhisai kuchalilae Thattukkira osaiyilae Suthivaraan sulandru varaan Puyala pola engum Ada paainthu varaan paranthu varaan Namma dhurai singamWith a four-legged leap, eyes scanning like a graze, shouting in all eight directions, making a striking sound, he spins around everywhere like a storm, leaping and flying—our Lord Singam!
Male
Naanae indhiran Naanae chandhiran Porantha oorukkulla Sooriyanai pol suthi varuven Paadhi nallavan Meedhi vallavam Modha vanthavana Etti midhippen mutti udaippenI am Indra, I am Chandran (the moon), I roam around my birthplace like the Sun; half good man, rest strong and mighty, if anyone comes to clash, I will kick them away and break their knees!
Male
Heyy kaakki satta Naattaama naanu Kaithu pannum velai illa Annan thambi sandaikku veena Case-u poda thevai illa Veeraathi veeran ellaam Eppothumae veerappa thirivathillaiHey khaki uniform, I am the village head and mediator, there is no need for arresting here; no need to unnecessarily file cases for brotherly disputes; true courageous warriors never roam around showing off empty bravado.
Male
Hey sollitharava Hey allividava Hey sollitharava vaa vaa vaa Hey allividava…aaa…aaa…aa…Hey, shall I teach you? Hey, shall I shower it upon you? Hey, shall I teach you, come come come! Hey, shall I shower it...
Male
Hey ammaavin kaiyil soru Athil ulla rusiyae veru Dhinam thorum thinnu paaru Unnoda aayul nooruHey, rice served from a mother's hand has a unique delicious taste; try eating it every day, your lifespan will reach a hundred years!
Male
Sondha banthangal Kooda irundha Vandha thunbangal Thoora parakkumIf your relatives and loved ones remain by your side, the troubles that come will fly far away.
Male
Thamirabharaniyila Mungi kulichaa Dharani aalugira Thenbu kidaikkum Ooroda irakkanumdaa Enna pola peroda irkkanumdaaIf you dip and bathe in the Thamirabarani river, you will gain the vigor to rule the world; live alongside the village, and live with a good reputation like me!
Male
Heyy kathutharava Othukidavaa Kathutharavaa vaa vaa Othukidavaa ..aaa…aa….aaa…aa…Hey, shall I teach you? Will you accept it? Shall I teach you, come come, will you accept it...
Male
Naanae indhiran Naanae chandhiran Porantha oorukkulla Sooriyanai pol suthi varuvenI am Indra, I am Chandran, I roam around my native town like the Sun.
Chorus
Hey sirivarum Kaala kooda othungum Ivan perai chonna Vanmuraiyum adangum Thannaanae thaananae thandhaanae Thannaanae thaananae thandhaanae Nallooril porantha oru thangam Ivan kaakki satta potta singamHey, even a charging bull will step aside, if his name is spoken, even violence subsides; Thannaanae thaananae... pure gold born in Nalloor, he is a lion clad in khaki!
Male
Karukku vel aiyanaaru Kalayathaan nikkuraaru Kalavaani yaarum vandha Kalavanda vidamaattaaruKarukku Vel Ayyanaar stands proudly; if any thief comes around, he will not let them steal and escape.
Male
Enga ooril oru ketta palakkam Yaarum kettaalum alli koduppom Ethiri vanthaalum naangal mathippom Entha nilamaiyilum mela iruppomIn our village, we have a habit: if anyone asks, we give generously in abundance; even if an enemy arrives, we treat them with respect; in any situation, we will stand superior!
Male
Kula theivam aarumugam Engalukku eppothum yerumugam Vendikidava vetri tharava haan aaannn…Our family deity is Arumugam (Lord Murugan), so we are always on the rise; shall I pray to grant you victory?
Male
Naanae indhiran Naanae chandhiran Porantha oorukkulla Sooriyanai pol suthi varuven Paadhi nallavan Meedhi vallavam Modha vanthavana Etti midhippen mutti udaippenI am Indra, I am Chandran, I roam around my birthplace like the Sun; half good man, rest strong and mighty, if anyone comes to clash, I will kick them away and break their knees!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song serves as a grand introduction to the protagonist Durai Singam, portraying his righteous nature, fierce courage, and deep rootedness in village culture. While he wears the khaki uniform of a police officer, he values village harmony, family bonds, and maternal love above mechanical law enforcement. He acts as a benevolent protector to his people and a terrifying force against wrongdoing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uwamai Ani)

Porantha oorukkulla Sooriyanai pol suthi varuven

Compares the hero's movement in his town to the glowing and authoritative presence of the Sun ('Sooriyanai pol').

Rhyme (Edhugai)

Nallooril porantha oru thangam / Ivan kaakki satta potta singam

Rhyming of second letters in 'thangam' and 'singam' to create a rhythmic cadence celebrating the protagonist.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Naanae indhiran Naanae chandhiran

Repetition of initial consonants ('Naa') across parallel declarative statements.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi Ani)

Hey sirivarum Kaala kooda othungum Ivan perai chonna Vanmuraiyum adangum

Exaggerating the protagonist's aura, claiming even a charging bull steps aside and violence calms down upon hearing his name.

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Trivia

Though listed as unknown in the prompt, this track is composed by Devi Sri Prasad for the blockbuster cop movie 'Singam' (2010), starring Suriya. The song highlights traditional Southern Tamil Nadu culture, mentioning the river Thamirabarani and local deity Ayyanaar.

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