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Lyrics & meaning

Paravaigal

From Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven · 2019

Lyricist
Hip Hop Tamizha
Singers
Sanjith Hedge, Hiphop Tamizha
Music director
Hiphop Tamizha
Details
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hoo oo oo hooo[Vocalizing sound]
Paravaigal paranthu ponaEven after birds fly away,
Pinbum ondru koodum neramThe time comes when they gather together again,
Athai thedum aagaayam…The sky searches for them...
Ooohhhoo…ooo[Vocalizing sound]
Male
Uravugal kalainthu ponaEven if relationships drift apart,
Pinbum nenjil ninaivugal vaazhumMemories will still live on in the heart,
Athai thedi nee pogum…You will go in search of them...
Male
Naan nallavan illaI am not a good person,
Aana kettavan illaiBut I am not a bad person either.
Naan uthaman illaI am not perfectly righteous,
Budhanum illaNor am I Buddha,
Buththhiya sollaTo preach wisdom to others.
Male
Avasarama aduthavan vaazhkaiyilHastily into someone else's life,
Mooka nuzhaikkum da ooruThe society pokes its nose.
Athu kedakkatum pathukkalaamLet that be, we will deal with it later;
Namma pasangala onna seruGather all our people together!
Male
Vesham illatha paasam venumWe need affection free of pretense,
Desam ellamae ini onna seranumThe whole nation must now unite as one.
Vesham illatha paasam venumWe need affection free of pretense,
Desam ellamae ini onna seranumThe whole nation must now unite as one.
Male
………………………….
Male
Unakkulla irukkuIt lies within you,
Ethukku da veruppuWhy this hatred, man?
Oru mura porappuWe are born only once,
Magizhchiya parappuSpread happiness everywhere!
Male
Sondha bandhamRelatives and loved ones,
Yaavum sernthuAll coming together,
Vaazhvathae vaazhkkaiLiving that unity is what true life is.
Male
Uyarthum da uzhaippuHard work will elevate you,
Kalaikanum kalaippuExhaustion must be dispelled,
Vazhi ellaam maranthuttuForgetting all the troubles along the way,
Sirippathae sirappuSmiling through it is true greatness.
Male
Inbam thunbamJoy and sorrow,
Yaavum sernthuCombining together,
Sethikidum vaazhkkaiLife gets beautifully sculpted.
Male
Konjam poruppuHave a little patience!
Sattai karuppuThe black shirt—
Thotta theriyumIf you touch it, you will know,
Sudum neruppuIt is burning fire!
Ethukku unakku ethukkuWhy do you need it, why?
Enna pathi unakku enna kavalaiWhy are you worried about me?
Konjam vilakkuStep aside a little,
Vithi vilakkuI am an exception to the rules.
Naan vilakkamaShould I clarify?
Vilakkava ennai adichavanaiyumShall I explain? Even the one who struck me,
Anaipen daI will embrace him, man!
Adhisaya piravi sarithiramA miraculous soul will create history,
Padaippan daHe will forge history!
Male
Vesham illatha paasam venumWe need affection free of pretense,
Desam ellamae ini onna seranumThe whole nation must now unite as one.
Vesham illatha paasam venumWe need affection free of pretense,
Desam ellamae ini onna seranumThe whole nation must now unite as one.
Male
Paravaigal paranthu ponaEven after birds fly away,
Pinbum ondru koodum neram..aa…The time comes when they gather together again,
Athai thedum aagaayam…aa…aa…aa..The sky searches for them...
Male
Hoo hoo[Vocalizing sound]
Naan nallavan illaI am not a good person,
Hoo hoo[Vocalizing sound]
Aana kettavan illaBut I am not a bad person,
Hoo hoo[Vocalizing sound]
Naan uthaman illaI am not perfectly righteous,
Budhanum illaNor am I Buddha,
Buththiya sollaTo preach wisdom,
Hoo hooo[Vocalizing sound]
Male
……………………………….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song explores themes of human connection, forgiveness, self-realization, and social harmony. It opens with a poetic metaphor comparing birds reuniting under the sky to long-lost relatives and memories bringing people back together despite distance. The protagonist accepts his flaws candidly, stating he is neither a saint nor a preacher, while criticizing society's habit of meddling in others' personal lives. In the second half, the song delivers an energetic moral message about letting go of hatred, spreading joy, embracing hard work, and finding unity among family and society. It highlights that true greatness comes from responding to hostility with love and forgiveness, asserting that genuine affection without pretense can bring an entire nation together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

Paravaigal paranthu pona / Pinbum ondru koodum neram / Athai thedum aagaayam…

Compares human relationships drifting and reuniting to birds flying away and congregating under the expansive sky.

Antithesis (Inbam-Thunbam / Nallavan-Kettavan)

Inbam thunbam / Yaavum sernthu / Sethikidum vaazhkkai

Contrasting paired concepts (good/bad, joy/sorrow) to portray the nuanced reality of life and human nature.

Monnai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Vesham illatha paasam venum / Desam ellamae ini onna seranum

Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Ve' and 'De' rhythmic pairing in Vesham/Desam).

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Konjam vilakku / Vithi vilakku / Naan vilakkama

Matching second consonants across lines ('ra' in Paravaigal and Uravugal, 'li' in Vilakku / Vilakkama).

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Trivia

This song is featured in the 2019 Tamil action-comedy film 'Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven' starring Silambarasan (STR), directed by Sundar C. The film's title itself is derived from a famous punchline spoken by STR in his previous film 'Junga'. The music and lyrics for the track were composed and written by Hiphop Tamizha (Aadhi), known for blending traditional Tamil youth philosophy with modern hip-hop rhythms.

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