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Red Cardu

From Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven · 2019

Lyricist
Arivu
Singers
STR, Hiphop Tamizha, Snigdha
Music director
Hiphop Tamizha
Movie name
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
Movie release year
2019
Lyrics added on
23 Nov 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
I wanna break free
Shinning like a star baby
Female :Nee paakkura paarvayil
Paayuthu minnal
Male :Take that away from me
Female :Aasaikku ethukku
Kathavu jannal
Still be star homie
Female :Un kudaa naan sernthu
Aadida paadida
Male :You know what i mean homie
Female :Unnoda naan jodi sera
Ready thaan let’s go
Enakkaa red cardu
Eduthu paaru recordu
Adichi meratti eduppan
Theruvulathan erangi aadu
Ulla vida mattenu
Sollurathukku nee yaaru
Veliya naan podum aattathikku
Ippo koottatha paaru
Pattadha pattunu sonnakka
Ennai kettavanu soldranga
Orama poi ukkantha
Ennai uthamanu soldranga
Thappunu therinja
Tappunu kothikum
Prechanai enakku paayasam
En pechula illai poi vesham
Enna orasi paatha nee naasam
Naan vaikkura edathula
Nikkira edathula
Vaikkura edathula
Thaanda party
Vaikkura edathula
Nikkira edathula
Vaikkura edathula
Thaanda party
So welcome to
My party machaan
You are welcome to
My party machaan
Dey adraa…
Enakkaa red cardu
Eduthu paaru recordu
Adichi meratti eduppan
Theruvulathan erangi aadu
Ulla vida mattenu
Sollurathukku nee yaaru
Veliya naan podum aattathikku
Ippo koottatha paaru
Ooram katti vechavana
Thedi vanthu nikka vaippen
Pora vazhi thappu illana
Kuda ninnu thol kuduppen
Machan…
Pesura vai aayiram pesattum
Kekkura moodula naan illai da
Sethukka mattenu sollittu ponaalum
Gate-la nikkura aal illai da
Pesura vai aayiram pesattum
Kekkura moodula naan illai da
Sethukka mattenu sollittu ponaalum
Gate-la nikkura aal illai da
Naan thani aal illa da
Naan thani aal illa da
Naan thani aal illa da
Naan thani aal illa da
Naan vaikkura edathula
Nikkira edathula
Vaikkura edathula
Thaanda party
Vaikkura edathula
Nikkira edathula
Vaikkura edathula
Thaanda party
So welcome to
My party machan
You are welcome to
My party machan
Dey adraa…
Damaalu
Damaalu
Adraa adraa adraa adraa
Naan vaikkura edathula
Nikkira edathula
Damaalu
Damaalu
Vaikkura edathula
Nikkira edathula
Adraa adraa adraa adraaa
Avalukku ennai pudichi irukkuna
Vittadhum illai
Pudikkalayinna thottadhum illai
Pudichi irukkuna vittadhum illai
Pudikkalayinna thottadhum illai
Porakkura pozhuthae
Nikkaama aduna kaalu
Akkam pakkam ennai pathi kelu
If you wanna dance
Ready 1 2 fun
Shinning like a star baby
Take that away from me
Still be star homie
You know what i mean homie
Naan vaikkura edathula
Nikkira edathula
Vaikkura edathula
Thaanda party
Vaikkura edathula
Nikkira edathula
Vaikkura edathula
Thaanda party
Adraa
So welcome to
My party machaan
You are welcome to
My party machaan
Yeah yeah…
Male :Dei adraaa
I wanna break free
Shining like a star, baby
Female: In the look you give me,
Lightning strikes!
Male: Take that away from me
Female: Why do our desires need
Doors and windows?
Still be a star, homie
Female: Joining along with you,
To dance and sing...
Male: You know what I mean, homie
Female: To pair up with you,
I'm ready, let's go!
A red card for me?
Just check out my record!
I'll strike, intimidate, and win it all!
Step right down into the streets and dance!
To say, "I won't let you in,"
Who on earth are you?
For the celebration I throw outside,
Now look at the massive crowd!
If I speak the plain truth bluntly,
They call me a bad guy
If I go sit quietly in a corner,
They call me a noble saint
If I see something wrong,
My blood instantly boils
Trouble is just a sweet treat for me
There is no fake disguise in my words
If you mess with me, you're finished!
Wherever I throw it,
Wherever I stand,
Wherever I host it,
That is where the party is!
Wherever I throw it,
Wherever I stand,
Wherever I host it,
That is where the party is!
So welcome to
My party, buddy!
You are welcome to
My party, buddy!
Hey, hit it!
A red card for me?
Just check out my record!
I'll strike, intimidate, and win it all!
Step right down into the streets and dance!
To say, "I won't let you in,"
Who on earth are you?
For the celebration I throw outside,
Now look at the massive crowd!
The one who was cast aside,
I'll seek him out and lift him up
If the path he walks isn't wrong,
I'll stand by him and lend my shoulder
Buddy...
Let gossiping mouths talk all they want,
I'm in no mood to listen, man!
Even if they walk away saying they won't let me in,
I'm not the kind to wait at their gate, man!
Let gossiping mouths talk all they want,
I'm in no mood to listen, man!
Even if they walk away saying they won't let me in,
I'm not the kind to wait at their gate, man!
I am not alone, man!
I am not alone, man!
I am not alone, man!
I am not alone, man!
Wherever I throw it,
Wherever I stand,
Wherever I host it,
That is where the party is!
Wherever I throw it,
Wherever I stand,
Wherever I host it,
That is where the party is!
So welcome to
My party, buddy!
You are welcome to
My party, buddy!
Hey, hit it!
Crash!
Crash!
Hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it!
Wherever I throw it,
Wherever I stand,
Crash!
Crash!
Wherever I host it,
Wherever I stand,
Hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it!
If she likes me,
I never let her go
If she doesn't like me, I never touch her
If she likes me, I never let her go
If she doesn't like me, I never touch her
From the very moment I was born,
These feet have danced without stopping
Just ask the neighbourhood about me!
If you wanna dance,
Ready, one, two, fun!
Shining like a star, baby
Take that away from me
Still be a star, homie
You know what I mean, homie
Wherever I throw it,
Wherever I stand,
Wherever I host it,
That is where the party is!
Wherever I throw it,
Wherever I stand,
Wherever I host it,
That is where the party is!
Hit it!
So welcome to
My party, buddy!
You are welcome to
My party, buddy!
Yeah, yeah...
Male: Hey, hit it!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Red Cardu' (also known as the opening/promo track from 'Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven') is a high-energy hero-introduction anthem lyricized by Arivu. It expresses a defiant, unapologetic attitude towards detractors and gatekeepers who attempt to give the protagonist a 'red card' or shut him out. He boasts about his undeniable public support, track record, and righteousness, asserting that wherever he stands, a celebration or party naturally begins.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Edhai)

Enakkaa red cardu / Eduthu paaru recordu

The lines 'Enakkaa red cardu / Eduthu paaru recordu' feature rhyming words 'cardu' and 'recordu' at the end of the lines.

Antithesis / Contrast

Pattadha pattunu sonnakka... Orama poi ukkantha...

Contrasting two social reactions to honesty vs passive compliance ('kettavanu soldranga' vs 'uthamanu soldranga').

Metaphor

Prechanai enakku paayasam

Describing problems as 'paayasam' (a sweet dessert), meaning he consumes trouble easily and enjoys taking on challenges.

Repetition / Anaphora

Naan vaikkura edathula / Nikkira edathula

Rhythmic repetition of 'Naan vaikkura edathula / Nikkira edathula' to build punchy, celebratory energy.

Did you know?

Trivia

The song was written by rapper-lyricist Arivu (of Therukural and 'Enjoy Enjaami' fame) and composed by Hiphop Tamizha for the movie starring Silambarasan (TR). The term 'Red Card' playfully references the real-life bans and red card controversy Silambarasan faced in the Tamil film industry prior to the film's release.

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