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Lyrics & meaning

Nanba

From 100 · 2019

Lyricist
Sam C. S
Singer
Sam C. S
Music director
Sam C. S
Details
1002019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vizhi verkkurenMy eyes are sweating
Yedho aagurenSomething is happening to me
En nanba neeyum ennaMy friend, why did you
Yen vittu ponaLeave me and go?
Male
ThavaragumaaIs it wrong?
SeriyagumaaWill it become right?
En nanba neeyum yenoMy friend, why did you
Thani aakki ponaLeave me all alone?
Male
Nee senjathellamEverything you did
Nyaayam thaanIs indeed justified
Oru naal theriyumOne day it will be known
Ellarukkum thaanTo everyone
Kalangaama poo…Go without getting distressed...
Kalangaama poo..Go without getting distressed..
Male
Oru thol kudukkaTo offer a shoulder to lean on
ThozhanaAs a true friend
Ini yaar irukkaWho is left anymore
En kooda thaanBy my side?
Ada poda pooOh come on, go
Vali theerthu pooRelieve the pain and go
Male
Uyiraa iruppaanHe will treat me as his life
Uyira koduppaanHe will sacrifice his life
Andha kadavul padaichaAmong all created by God
Uravil idhu thaanIn relationships, this is the only one
Ethirparppu illathathuThat asks for nothing in return
Male
Vizhi verkkurenMy eyes are sweating
Yedho aagurenSomething is happening to me
En nanba neeyum ennaMy friend, why did you
Yen vittu ponaLeave me and go?
Male
ThavaragumaaIs it wrong?
SeriyagumaaWill it become right?
En nanba neeyum yenoMy friend, why did you
Thani aakki ponaLeave me all alone?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the movie '100' expresses deep grief and heartbreak over the loss or departure of a close friend. The protagonist struggles to cope with loneliness, using poignant imagery such as 'sweating eyes' to express tears. Despite the pain, he recognizes that his friend's actions were ultimately noble and justified, affirming that time will prove it to everyone. The lyricist highlights the pure, selfless nature of true friendship—describing it as a unique bond created by God that asks for nothing in return and where one is willing to sacrifice life itself. Ultimately, it stands as an emotional tribute to unconditional comradeship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Vizhi verkkuren

The phrase 'Vizhi verkkuren' translates literally to 'eyes sweating', which is a poetic metaphor for crying without explicitly using the word for tears.

Iyaibo (End Rhyme)

Thavaragumaa / Seriyagumaa

The lines 'Thavaragumaa' and 'Seriyagumaa' end with the identical sound pattern 'agumaa', creating a rhythmic questioning effect.

Anaphora (Repetition)

Kalangaama poo… / Kalangaama poo..

Repetition of the line 'Kalangaama poo' emphasizes emotional resignation and giving blessing despite deep sorrow.

Parallelism

Uyiraa iruppaan / Uyira koduppaan

The structure of 'Uyiraa iruppaan' followed by 'Uyira koduppaan' creates a rhythmic balance reinforcing the extreme devotion of friendship.

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Trivia

The track features in the 2019 Tamil action-thriller '100', directed by Sam Anton and starring Atharvaa. Composed and written by Sam C.S., the song plays at a critical emotional turning point in the story, emphasizing the tragic backstory and sacrifice of a loyal companion.

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