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Lyrics & meaning

Neeye Thaniyaai

From Yaman · 2017

Lyricist
Muthamilan
Singer
Jagadeesh
Music director
Vijay Antony
Details
Yaman2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Neeyae… thaniyaai…..You yourself, alone...
Un thoalae thunaiyaai…With your own shoulders as companion...
Nenjil thunivaai…..With courage in your heart...
Ulagil poraadu…..Fight in this world...
Male
Naalai vidiyumTomorrow will dawn
Unnal mudiyumYou can achieve it
Modhum thadaiyaiThe obstacle that collides with you
Udaithae thoolaakkuBreak it into dust
Male
Aayiram sodhanaiEven when a thousand trials
Unnai vaatum bodhilumTorment you
Nenjilae thairiyam thakkavaithiruRetain bravery in your heart
Male
Nermaithaan vellumaeThough honesty wins
Paadam katra podhilumIs a lesson learned
Poridum veeranaaiAs a warrior who fights
Vaalaithookkidu…Lift up your sword...
Male
Neeyae… thaniyaai…..You yourself, alone...
Un thoalae thunaiyaai…With your own shoulders as companion...
Nenjil thunivaai…..With courage in your heart...
Ulagil poraadu…..Fight in this world...
Male
Alaiyaadha paadhaiA path without wandering
Kalaiyaadha meghamA cloud that does not disperse
Elithaana vaazhkkaiAn easy life
Kidaiyaadhu enghumAre not available anywhere
Male
Vanjamum thurogamumTreachery and betrayal
Unnai sutri vaazhndhidumWill exist around you
Saalaiyil pallam polLike a pothole on the road
Thaandi sendriduLeap over and proceed
Male
Poigalum unmai polLies will disguise themselves
Vesham pottu pesumaeAnd speak like the truth
Neethithaan vendridumJustice alone will prevail
Tharma yuthamae…It is a righteous war...
Male
Neeyae… thaniyaai…..You yourself, alone...
Un thoalae thunaiyaai…With your own shoulders as companion...
Nenjil thunivaai…..With courage in your heart...
Ulagil poraadu…..Fight in this world...
Male
Naalai vidiyumTomorrow will dawn
Unnal mudiyumYou can achieve it
Modhum thadaiyaiThe obstacle that collides with you
Udaithae thoolaakkuBreak it into dust

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This motivational song from the political thriller 'Yaman' (2017) urges an individual to rely on self-strength and inner courage rather than seeking external support when navigating the harsh realities of life. It emphasizes that life is filled with trials, betrayals, and deceptive illusions, but ultimate victory belongs to those who stand firm in righteousness and fight like a warrior. The lyricist highlights that an easy life without hurdles does not exist anywhere. Just as a traveler leaps over potholes on a rugged road, one must bypass hostility and deceit to achieve success. Ultimately, the song serves as an empowering anthem about resilience, righteous warfare (Dharma Yuddham), and self-reliance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Naalai vidiyum / Unnal mudiyum

The second consonant sound is matched across lines to create rhythmic balance, such as 'Naalai' (நாளை) and 'Unnal' (உன்னால்).

Simile (Upamai)

Saalaiyil pallam pol / Thaandi sendridu

Treachery and obstacles in life are explicitly compared to potholes on a road using the comparison marker 'pol' (like).

Symbolism

Vaalaithookkidu…

Lifting the sword ('Vaalaithookkidu') symbolizes adopting an unyielding, warrior-like mindset to overcome adversity.

Anaphora

Neeyae… thaniyaai….. / Un thoalae thunaiyaai…

The repetition of the core chorus lines throughout the song reinforces the theme of self-reliance.

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Trivia

Although the music composer and singer were listed as unknown in the context, Vijay Antony composed the music and played the lead role in 'Yaman' (2017). The lyrics by Muthamilan emphasize political survival, self-reliance, and fighting back against corrupt forces.

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