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Lyrics & meaning

Poradu Da

From Ezhumin · 2018

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Yogi B, Anand Aravindakshan
Music director
Ganesh Chandrasekaran
Details
Ezhumin2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaada neeyum poradu daCome on, fight it out man
Munnae ninnu vilayadu daStand upfront and play man
Vetri kotta nee thodu daTouch the fort of victory man
Poda innum poradu daGo on, fight even more man
Male
Vatta vatta vaanamThe vast, circular sky
Naama kaiyoduIs right in our hands
Kitta thatta vetriVictory is almost
Namma kannoduRight in front of our eyes
Etta etta ezhunthuRise higher and higher
Nillu thimiroduStand tall with pride
Moochu mutta muyarchiBreathtaking effort
Undu nammoduIs right within us
Male
Yaarala mudiyathu daWho says it is impossible, man?
Kaatrukku thadai yethu daWhat obstacle can stop the wind, man?
Aattathil vizhunthalumaeEven if you fall in the game
Avamanam kidaiyathu daThere is no shame in it, man
Male
Vaada neeyum poradu daCome on, fight it out man
Munnae ninnu vilayadu daStand upfront and play man
Vetri kotta nee thodu daTouch the fort of victory man
Poda innum poradu daGo on, fight even more man
Male
Tholvi unna sethukkumFailure will sculpt you
Oorae unna othukkumThe whole town will accept you
Kaayam ellam pathakkamEvery wound is a medal
Neeyum kalangathae ethukkumDon't feel disheartened for anything
Male
Inga vedikkaiHere, a bystander
Vedikkai paarpavanoOne who just watches the show
Verum pechu pesiSpeaks mere words
Vaai valarpaanAnd only grows his mouth
Inga vetri paarvaiHere, one with a vision of victory
PaarpavanoOne who looks ahead
Thanakullae thee valarpaanNurtures a fire within himself
Male
Ada yethukku yethukkuOh, why oh why
Intha sogamThis sadness?
Innum irukku irukkumThere is still
Ulla vegamSpeed and drive inside
Adangaathu paaru un thaagamLook, your thirst will not be quenched easily
Oru magudam unathaagumA crown will become yours
Male
Yaarala mudiyathu daWho says it is impossible, man?
Kaatrukku thadai yethu daWhat obstacle can stop the wind, man?
Aattathil vizhunthalumaeEven if you fall in the game
Avamanam kidaiyathu daThere is no shame in it, man
Male
Vaada neeyum poradu daCome on, fight it out man
Munnae ninnu vilayadu daStand upfront and play man
Vetri kotta nee thodu daTouch the fort of victory man
Poda innum poradu daGo on, fight even more man
Male
Innum enna bayamaWhy fear any longer?
Mothi paaru suyamaClash and see on your own strength
Tholvi indri sugamaIs there pleasure without failure?
Ada vetri mattum varumaOh, does victory come on its own?
Male
Nenja keeri keeriTear open your heart
AthanullaeInside it
Vithai podu podu unakullaePlant the seed deep within yourself
Maramaaga athuvumAs a big tree
Thaan maarumIt will surely transform
Intha ulagam kai serumThis world will fall into your hands
Male
Ini enna ennaWhat is there now
Mana yekkamFor longing in the mind?
Vizhunthaalum ennaWhat if you fall down?
AvamanamIs it a disgrace?
Vetri koottukillaThe fortress of victory is not
Romba thooramVery far away
Ini vaanam adi vaaramNow the sky is just beneath our feet
Male
Yaarala mudiyathu daWho says it is impossible, man?
Kaatrukku thadai yethu daWhat obstacle can stop the wind, man?
Aattathil vizhunthalumaeEven if you fall in the game
Avamanam kidaiyathu daThere is no shame in it, man
Yeahhh…Yeahhh…
Male
Vaada neeyum poradu daCome on, fight it out man
Munnae ninnu vilayadu daStand upfront and play man
Vetri kotta nee thodu daTouch the fort of victory man
Poda innum poradu da…..Go on, fight even more man…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is an energetic, high-tempo motivational anthem encouraging youth to persevere, fight against odds, and face challenges head-on without fear of failure. It redefines failure not as a shame, but as a sculpting tool and a badge of honor, emphasizing that perseverance eventually turns passion into grand success.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Vatta vatta vaanam

Repetition of words like 'Vatta vatta', 'Etta etta', 'Keeri keeri', and 'Podu podu' for rhythmic emphasis and intensification.

Metaphor (Uruvagak kavidhai)

Kaayam ellam pathakkam

Comparing wounds received during struggle to badges/medals ('Kaayam ellam pathakkam') and self-drive to a growing fire ('thee valarpaan').

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Emonukku / Monai / Ethirai)

Vaada neeyum poradu da

Use of end rhymes like 'poradu da', 'vilayadu da', 'thodu da' establishing a strong rhythmic driving beat.

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Trivia

The track serves as a motivational sports and martial arts theme for the film 'Ezhumin' (2018), which focuses on self-defense and sportsmanship among children.

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