Odum Varayil
From Aegan · 2008
- Lyricist
- Snehan
- Singers
- Kay Kay, Bela Shende
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Aegan2008
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Freedom | Freedom |
| Chorus | |
| Freedom freedom | Freedom, freedom |
| Idhu endrum namakkudhaan | This belongs to us forever |
| Freedom freedom | Freedom, freedom |
| Indha boomi namakkudhaan | This earth belongs to us |
| Male | |
| Odum varaiyil vetri namakku | As long as we run, victory is ours |
| Odudhal niruththaadhae | Do not stop running |
| Thedum varaiyil vaazhkai namakku | As long as we search, life is ours |
| Thedudhal niruththaadhae | Do not stop searching |
| Vaazhum varaiyil bhoomi namakku | As long as we live, the earth is ours |
| Vaazhvadhai niruththaadhae | Do not stop living |
| Male | |
| Thadai thaandi paaru | Look beyond the obstacles |
| Thadai solvadhaaru | Who is there to say no to you? |
| Vidai thedi paaru | Look for the answers |
| Unai velvadhu | To conquer you, |
| Yaaru yaaru | Who is there? Who? |
| Male | |
| Odum varaiyil vetri namakku | As long as we run, victory is ours |
| Odudhal niruththaadhae | Do not stop running |
| Thedum varaiyil vaazhkai namakku | As long as we search, life is ours |
| Thedudhal niruththaadhae | Do not stop searching |
| Chorus | |
| Freedom freedom | Freedom, freedom |
| Idhu endrum namakkudhaan | This belongs to us forever |
| Freedom freedom | Freedom, freedom |
| Indha boomi namakkudhaan | This earth belongs to us |
| Female | |
| Uyirai kudaindhu | Carving into my soul |
| Iththanai kaalam | All this time, |
| Kaadhal sirppam nee seidhaai | You sculpted the statue of love |
| Unara vaikka | To make me feel it, |
| Iththanai kaalam | All this time, |
| Enakkul mazhaiyaai peidhaai..aa aai | You rained down inside me... ah ah |
| Female | |
| Mudhal mudhalaai | For the very first time, |
| Ennaiyae paarththu | Looking at my own reflection, |
| Vetkappattu sirikkiren | I smile shyly |
| Mudhan mudhal un | For the very first time, |
| Kaigalai korththu | Holding your hands, |
| Neenda dhooram parakkiren | I fly across a great distance |
| Female | |
| Indha nimidam | This moment, |
| Indha nimidam | This moment, |
| Nagara koodaadhu | Should not move away |
| Inimelum unai pirindhaal | If I am separated from you anymore, |
| Endhan uyir vaazhaadhu | My soul will not survive |
| Chorus | |
| Freedom freedom | Freedom, freedom |
| Idhu endrum namakkudhaan | This belongs to us forever |
| Freedom freedom | Freedom, freedom |
| Indha boomi namakkudhaan | This earth belongs to us |
| Male | |
| Odum varaiyil vetri namakku | As long as we run, victory is ours |
| Odudhal niruththaadhae | Do not stop running |
| Thedum varaiyil vaazhkai namakku | As long as we search, life is ours |
| Thedudhal niruththaadhae | Do not stop searching |
| Male | |
| Unnai ninaithu | Thinking of you, |
| Unnai ninaithu | Thinking of you, |
| Ilaithu ponathadi idhayam | My heart has worn out, my dear |
| Oh ho ho ho | Oh ho ho ho |
| Female | |
| Unnai rasithu | Admiring you, |
| Unnai rasithu | Admiring you, |
| Kalaithu ponathada dhegam | My body has grown tired, my dear |
| Hey hey hey hey | Hey hey hey hey |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal solla kaalam neram | To express love, |
| Paarthu kidandhaai | You waited for the right time and place |
| Female | |
| Kaattril kooda sirppam | Even out of thin air, |
| Seiyum viththai arindhaai | You knew the art of sculpting |
| Male | |
| Vaanam uruludhu | The sky rolls, |
| Bhoomi midhakkudhu | The earth floats, |
| Yeno thannaalae | Somehow all on its own |
| Female | |
| Naanam pirakkudhu | Shyness is born, |
| Kaadhal malarkkudhu | Love blossoms, |
| Ellaam unnaalae | It is all because of you |
| Hey hey hey hey | Hey hey hey hey |
| Male | |
| Odum varaiyil vetri namakku | As long as we run, victory is ours |
| Odudhal niruththaadhae | Do not stop running |
| Thedum varaiyil vaazhkai namakku | As long as we search, life is ours |
| Thedudhal niruththaadhae | Do not stop searching |
| Chorus | |
| Freedom freedom | Freedom, freedom |
| Idhu endrum namakkudhaan | This belongs to us forever |
| Freedom freedom | Freedom, freedom |
| Indha boomi namakkudhaan | This earth belongs to us |
| Chorus | |
| Freedom freedom | Freedom, freedom |
| Idhu endrum namakkudhaan | This belongs to us forever |
| Freedom freedom | Freedom, freedom |
| Indha boomi namakkudhaan | This earth belongs to us |
ஃப்ரீடம்
Freedom
ஃப்ரீடம் ஃப்ரீடம்
இது என்றும் நமக்குத்தான்
ஃப்ரீடம் ஃப்ரீடம்
இந்த பூமி நமக்குத்தான்
Freedom, freedom
This belongs to us forever
Freedom, freedom
This earth belongs to us
ஓடும் வரையில்
வெற்றி நமக்கு ஓடுதல் நிறுத்தாதே
தேடும் வரையில் வாழ்க்கை நமக்கு
தேடுதல் நிறுத்தாதே
வாழும் வரையில்
பூமி நமக்கு வாழ்வதை நிறுத்தாதே
As long as we run, victory is ours
Do not stop running
As long as we search, life is ours
Do not stop searching
As long as we live, the earth is ours
Do not stop living
தடை தாண்டிப் பாரு
தடை சொல்வதாரு
விடை தேடிப் பாரு உன்னை
வெல்வது யாரு யாரு
Look beyond the obstacles
Who is there to say no to you?
Look for the answers
To conquer you,
Who is there? Who?
ஓடும் வரையில்
வெற்றி நமக்கு ஓடுதல் நிறுத்தாதே
தேடும் வரையில் வாழ்க்கை நமக்கு
தேடுதல் நிறுத்தாதே
As long as we run, victory is ours
Do not stop running
As long as we search, life is ours
Do not stop searching
ஃப்ரீடம் ஃப்ரீடம்
இது என்றும் நமக்குத்தான்
ஃப்ரீடம் ஃப்ரீடம்
இந்த பூமி நமக்குத்தான்
Freedom, freedom
This belongs to us forever
Freedom, freedom
This earth belongs to us
உயிரைக் குடைந்து
எத்தனை காலம்
காதல் சிற்பம் நீ செய்தாய்....
உணர வைக்க எத்தனை காலம்
எனக்குள் மழையாய் பெய்தாய்.....
Carving into my soul
All this time,
You sculpted the statue of love
To make me feel it,
All this time,
You rained down inside me... ah ah
முதல் முதல் நாள்
என்னையே பார்த்து
வெட்கப்பட்டு சிரிக்கிறேன்....
முதன் முதல்
உன் கைகளை கோர்த்து
நீண்ட தூரம் பறக்கிறேன்
இந்த நிமிடம்
இந்த நிமிடம் நகரக்கூடாது...
இனிமேலும் உன்னைப் பிரிந்தால்
எந்தன் உயிர் வாழாது .....
For the very first time,
Looking at my own reflection,
I smile shyly
For the very first time,
Holding your hands,
I fly across a great distance
ஃப்ரீடம் ஃப்ரீடம்
இது என்றும் நமக்குத்தான்
ஃப்ரீடம் ஃப்ரீடம்
இந்த பூமி நமக்குத்தான்
This moment,
This moment,
Should not move away
If I am separated from you anymore,
My soul will not survive
ஓடும் வரையில்
வெற்றி நமக்கு ஓடுதல் நிறுத்தாதே
தேடும் வரையில் வாழ்க்கை நமக்கு
தேடுதல் நிறுத்தாதே
Freedom, freedom
This belongs to us forever
Freedom, freedom
This earth belongs to us
உன்னை நினைத்து
உன்னை நினைத்து
இளைத்துப் போனதடி இதயம் ஓ ஓ ஓ.....
உன்னை ரசித்து உன்னை ரசித்து
களைத்துப் போனதடா விழியும் ஏ ஏ ஏ...
As long as we run, victory is ours
Do not stop running
As long as we search, life is ours
Do not stop searching
காதல் சொல்ல காலம் நேரம்
பார்த்துக் கிடந்தாய்
காற்றைக் கூட சிற்பம்
செய்யும் வித்தை அறிந்தாய்
Thinking of you,
Thinking of you,
My heart has worn out, my dear
Oh ho ho ho
வானம் உருளுது
பூமி மிதக்குது ஏதோ தன்னாலே ஏ ஏ ஏ
ஞானம் பிறந்தது காதல் மலர்ந்த
எல்லாம் உன்னாலே ஏ ஏ ஏ
Admiring you,
Admiring you,
My body has grown tired, my dear
Hey hey hey hey
ஓடும் வரையில்
வெற்றி நமக்கு ஓடுதல் நிறுத்தாதே
தேடும் வரையில் வாழ்க்கை நமக்கு
தேடுதல் நிறுத்தாதே
வாழும் வரையில்
பூமி நமக்கு வாழ்வதை நிறுத்தாதே
To express love,
You waited for the right time and place
தடை தாண்டிப் பாரு
தடை சொல்வதாரு
விடை தேடிப் பாரு உன்னை
வெல்வது யாரு யாரு
Even out of thin air,
You knew the art of sculpting
ஓடும் வரையில்
வெற்றி நமக்கு ஓடுதல் நிறுத்தாதே
தேடும் வரையில் வாழ்க்கை நமக்கு
தேடுதல் நிறுத்தாதே
The sky rolls,
The earth floats,
Somehow all on its own
ஃப்ரீடம் ஃப்ரீடம்
இது என்றும் நமக்குத்தான்
ஃப்ரீடம் ஃப்ரீடம்
இந்த பூமி நமக்குத்தான்
Shyness is born,
Love blossoms,
It is all because of you
Hey hey hey hey
ஃப்ரீடம் ஃப்ரீடம்
இது என்றும் நமக்குத்தான்
ஃப்ரீடம் ஃப்ரீடம்
இந்த பூமி நமக்குத்தான்
As long as we run, victory is ours
Do not stop running
As long as we search, life is ours
Do not stop searching
Freedom, freedom
This belongs to us forever
Freedom, freedom
This earth belongs to us
Freedom, freedom
This belongs to us forever
Freedom, freedom
This earth belongs to us
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom freedom
Freedom, freedom
Idhu endrum namakkudhaan
This belongs to us forever
Freedom freedom
Freedom, freedom
Indha boomi namakkudhaan
This earth belongs to us
Odum varaiyil vetri namakku
As long as we run, victory is ours
Odudhal niruththaadhae
Do not stop running
Thedum varaiyil vaazhkai namakku
As long as we search, life is ours
Thedudhal niruththaadhae
Do not stop searching
Vaazhum varaiyil bhoomi namakku
As long as we live, the earth is ours
Vaazhvadhai niruththaadhae
Do not stop living
Thadai thaandi paaru
Look beyond the obstacles
Thadai solvadhaaru
Who is there to say no to you?
Vidai thedi paaru
Look for the answers
Unai velvadhu
To conquer you,
Yaaru yaaru
Who is there? Who?
Odum varaiyil vetri namakku
As long as we run, victory is ours
Odudhal niruththaadhae
Do not stop running
Thedum varaiyil vaazhkai namakku
As long as we search, life is ours
Thedudhal niruththaadhae
Do not stop searching
Freedom freedom
Freedom, freedom
Idhu endrum namakkudhaan
This belongs to us forever
Freedom freedom
Freedom, freedom
Indha boomi namakkudhaan
This earth belongs to us
Uyirai kudaindhu
Carving into my soul
Iththanai kaalam
All this time,
Kaadhal sirppam nee seidhaai
You sculpted the statue of love
Unara vaikka
To make me feel it,
Iththanai kaalam
All this time,
Enakkul mazhaiyaai peidhaai..aa aai
You rained down inside me... ah ah
Mudhal mudhalaai
For the very first time,
Ennaiyae paarththu
Looking at my own reflection,
Vetkappattu sirikkiren
I smile shyly
Mudhan mudhal un
For the very first time,
Kaigalai korththu
Holding your hands,
Neenda dhooram parakkiren
I fly across a great distance
Indha nimidam
This moment,
Indha nimidam
This moment,
Nagara koodaadhu
Should not move away
Inimelum unai pirindhaal
If I am separated from you anymore,
Endhan uyir vaazhaadhu
My soul will not survive
Freedom freedom
Freedom, freedom
Idhu endrum namakkudhaan
This belongs to us forever
Freedom freedom
Freedom, freedom
Indha boomi namakkudhaan
This earth belongs to us
Odum varaiyil vetri namakku
As long as we run, victory is ours
Odudhal niruththaadhae
Do not stop running
Thedum varaiyil vaazhkai namakku
As long as we search, life is ours
Thedudhal niruththaadhae
Do not stop searching
Unnai ninaithu
Thinking of you,
Unnai ninaithu
Thinking of you,
Ilaithu ponathadi idhayam
My heart has worn out, my dear
Oh ho ho ho
Oh ho ho ho
Unnai rasithu
Admiring you,
Unnai rasithu
Admiring you,
Kalaithu ponathada dhegam
My body has grown tired, my dear
Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
Kaadhal solla kaalam neram
To express love,
Paarthu kidandhaai
You waited for the right time and place
Kaattril kooda sirppam
Even out of thin air,
Seiyum viththai arindhaai
You knew the art of sculpting
Vaanam uruludhu
The sky rolls,
Bhoomi midhakkudhu
The earth floats,
Yeno thannaalae
Somehow all on its own
Naanam pirakkudhu
Shyness is born,
Kaadhal malarkkudhu
Love blossoms,
Ellaam unnaalae
It is all because of you
Hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey
Odum varaiyil vetri namakku
As long as we run, victory is ours
Odudhal niruththaadhae
Do not stop running
Thedum varaiyil vaazhkai namakku
As long as we search, life is ours
Thedudhal niruththaadhae
Do not stop searching
Freedom freedom
Freedom, freedom
Idhu endrum namakkudhaan
This belongs to us forever
Freedom freedom
Freedom, freedom
Indha boomi namakkudhaan
This earth belongs to us
Freedom freedom
Freedom, freedom
Idhu endrum namakkudhaan
This belongs to us forever
Freedom freedom
Freedom, freedom
Indha boomi namakkudhaan
This earth belongs to us
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Freedom Freedom' (also known as Hey Salaa) from the 2008 movie Aegan is an energetic anthem celebrating youth, ambition, unrestrained joy, and romance. The lyrics urge listeners to never stop running toward their goals, as true victory and living life to the fullest lie in constant pursuit and resilience against obstacles. Simultaneously, the song captures the magical, transformative experience of falling in love, where the lovers feel as if time stops and they are flying. Written by Snehan, the track blends motivational life philosophy with romantic euphoria, emphasizing that the earth and its freedom belong to those who dare to love and dream passionately.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Odum varaiyil vetri namakku / Thedum varaiyil vaazhkai namakku”
The second letters 'du' in 'Odum' and 'Thedum' rhyme, creating rhythmic harmony typical in Tamil poetry.
Metaphor
“Enakkul mazhaiyaai peidhaai”
The feeling of love is metaphorically compared to rain pouring inside the heart.
Hyperbole
“Mudhan mudhal un Kaigalai korththu Neenda dhooram parakkiren”
Holding hands and flying across great distances is an exaggeration expressing ecstatic happiness.
Repetition / Anaphora
“Freedom freedom / Idhu endrum namakkudhaan”
The word 'Freedom' and phrases are repeated for emphasis and motivational impact.
Did you know?
Trivia
The song is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the film Aegan (2008), directed by choreographer-turned-director Raju Sundaram. The film is an official remake of the Bollywood blockbuster Main Hoon Na (2004) and stars Ajith Kumar and Nayanthara in lead roles.
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