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Lyrics & meaning

Nallavannu Sonnalum

From Veeram · 2014

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Devi Sri Prasad
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Movie name
Veeram
Movie release year
2014
Lyrics added on
27 Nov 2016

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
People wanna scream
All the people wanna shout
All the people wanna cheer
All the people in the house
Here comes the man with the new style
Get up he is gonne draw everyone wow
Get up..lets get up (Dialogue)
Nallavannu solvaanga nambidathinga
Engala kettavanu sonnalum thittidathinga
Sattaiyila rendu button avundh irukkum
Ooril sandai naa engaloda sound irukkum
Hey manam manam manam vella
Karai karai karai illa
Edakka madakka thodukka kodukka thudukka adippom
Yes
Pala pala pala vetti
Pada padakura ghosti
Uthava mattum vekkam maanam pakka maatom
Engooru vanthu paruda
Athil tentukotta .. joru da
Yaaru padam odinaalum
Hero anga naangathaan
Dei maatingada inakki
Aiyo anna thorathuraaru odu odu odu
Venam da thambi
Sonna kelu venam (Dialogue)
Bale bale bale kootam
Pagal iravugal aattam
Vananga payala pananga kanaka nongu eduppom
Aama
Siru siru siru settai
Viru viru viru vettai
Pasiyil adippom alaiyil thudupa uruvam edupom
Aruntha vaalu pasanga da
Aana karantha paalu manasu da
Kaakka vella kokku karuppu naanga sonna kelu da
People wanna scream
All the people wanna shout
All the people wanna cheer
All the people in the house
Here comes the man with the new style
Get up, he's gonna make everyone say wow
Get up... let's get up! (Dialogue)
They'll say we're good men, don't believe them
Even if they call us bad, don't curse us
Two buttons on our shirts will always stay undone
If there is a fight in town, you'll hear our roar
Hey, our heart is pure and overflowing
With no shores to hold it back
If you twist words or cross us, we'll strike back boldly
Yes!
Dazzling white dhotis
A swaggering, energetic crew
When it comes to helping someone, we never let shame or pride stop us
Come visit our town!
The tent cinema there is a grand spectacle!
No matter whose movie is playing
We are the heroes there!
Hey, you're caught today!
Oh no, big brother is chasing us, run, run, run!
Don't do it, brother!
Listen to me, don't do it! (Dialogue)
What a fantastic, lively gang!
Partying through day and night!
If a stubborn fellow acts up, we'll crush him like a palm fruit!
Yeah!
A little bit of mischief
A fast and thrilling hunt
We strike with fierce hunger and rise like oars slicing through waves
We may be wild, mischievous rascals
But our hearts are as pure as freshly milked milk!
Even if we say a crow is white and a stork is black, just listen and nod!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Veeram' serves as a high-energy introductory track for the protagonist and his brothers. It establishes their local reputation as rugged, fearless, and slightly mischievous men in their village who live life on their own terms. Despite their tough exterior—marked by unbuttoned shirts, involvement in local brawls, and overwhelming presence—they possess pure hearts and an unyielding commitment to helping anyone in need without pride or hesitation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora

All the people wanna shout

Repetition of the phrase 'All the people' at the beginning of consecutive opening lines to build energy and hype.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Pala pala pala vetti / Pada padakura ghosti

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Pala', 'Pada') creating rhythmic cadence characteristic of Tamil folk tracks.

Simile / Cultural Imagery

Aana karantha paalu manasu da

Comparing the purity and innocence of their hearts to 'karantha paalu' (freshly milked milk).

Hyperbole / Paradox

Kaakka vella kokku karuppu naanga sonna kelu da

An exaggerated statement asserting absolute dominance and humor by claiming that if they say a crow is white, others must accept it.

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Trivia

This track is featured in the 2014 Tamil action film 'Veeram', composed by Devi Sri Prasad with lyrics by Viveka. The song captures the playful yet fierce bond between the protagonist (played by Ajith Kumar) and his four younger brothers in the film.

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