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Lyrics & meaning

Nallavannu Sonnalum

From Veeram · 2014

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Devi Sri Prasad
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Details
Veeram2014

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
People wanna screamPeople want to scream
All the people wanna shoutAll the people want to shout
All the people wanna cheerAll the people want to cheer
All the people in the houseAll the people in the house
Here comes the man with the new styleHere comes the man with the new style
Get up he is gonne draw everyone wowGet up, he is going to draw everyone, wow
Get up..lets get up (Dialogue)Get up.. lets get up (Dialogue)
Male
Nallavannu solvaanga nambidathingaThey will say he is a good man, but do not believe it
Engala kettavanu sonnalum thittidathingaEven if they call us bad people, do not scold us
Male
Sattaiyila rendu button avundh irukkumTwo buttons on our shirts will remain unbuttoned
Ooril sandai naa engaloda sound irukkumIf there is a fight in town, our voice will be heard loudest
Male
Hey manam manam manam vellaHey, our heart, heart, heart is pure white
Karai karai karai illaWithout any stain, stain, stain
Edakka madakka thodukka kodukka thudukka adippomIf someone acts smart or messy, we will strike and deal with them
Male
YesYes
Male
Pala pala pala vettiWearing bright, shining dhotis
Pada padakura ghostiA restless, energetic group of brothers
Uthava mattum vekkam maanam pakka maatomWhen it comes to helping others, we do not care about shame or pride
Engooru vanthu parudaCome and see our village
Athil tentukotta .. joru daThe local cinema tent there is full of energy
Yaaru padam odinaalumNo matter whose movie is playing on screen
Hero anga naangathaanWe are the ultimate heroes there
Male
Dei maatingada inakkiHey, you are caught today!
Aiyo anna thorathuraaru odu odu oduOh no, elder brother is chasing us, run, run, run!
Venam da thambiDon't do it, younger brother
Sonna kelu venam (Dialogue)Listen to what I say, don't (Dialogue)
Male
Bale bale bale kootamA grand, lively gathering
Pagal iravugal aattamDancing non-stop day and night
Vananga payala pananga kanaka nongu eduppomWe will extract palm fruit from anyone who refuses to bow down
Male
AamaYes
Male
Siru siru siru settaiSmall, harmless mischiefs
Viru viru viru vettaiA fast and aggressive hunt
Pasiyil adippom alaiyil thudupa uruvam edupomWhen hungry we strike, in rough waves we act as the oar
Aruntha vaalu pasanga daWe are wild and mischievous boys
Aana karantha paalu manasu daBut our hearts are as pure as freshly milked milk
Kaakka vella kokku karuppu naanga sonna kelu daIf we say the crow is white and the stork is black, just agree and listen to us!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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