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Lyrics & meaning

Rightum Oduthu

From Thee Ivan · 2023

Lyricist
T. M. Jayamurugan
Singer
AJ Alimirzaq
Music director
T. M. Jayamurugan
Movie name
Thee Ivan
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
3 Aug 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Rightyum oduthae
One way-yil wrongum oduthae
Saivam raththam kekkuthae
Run way-yil naakku neettuthae
Love-yum oduthae
Love-vodu nanjum oduthae
Rendum thappiyoduthae
Thappikka thollai kooduthae
Saalai neeluthae
Saaththaanin moolai aaluthae
Engum sandai poduthae
Santhosham sethu vaazhuthae
Panam panamnu odaathae
Gunam izhanthu pova
Manam izhantha poovaa
Dhina udhirnthu pova
Thavara thiruththa unakku viruppam illa
Thappil vizhuntha evanum ezhunthuthilla
Thiramai irunthum uzhaikka ninaikkavilla
Varumai neruppu irunthum anaikkavilla
Mela kaththi thongi thodaruthu odu
Ninna ottam adangidum kovam
Vendaam adangidu adangidu koolaa
Neeyum nadanthidudaa
Aattam pottum aasai adangala koottam
Kootti alappara kodukkira
Aararivu orr arivaai maara
Aimpulangal un mathiyai meera
Uyir edukka nee yaaru
Uyir kodukka paaru
Dhinam nadakkum poru
Thunivudan nee yaeru
Ettuthikkum anbai vithaiththidu
Ettipaakkum vanmam pudhainthidu
Kutti suvarai etti udhainthidu
Kuttram muttram munbe therinthidu
Kadala kadakkum parava vizhunthathila
Udala kadakkum usuru thirumpavilla
Manatha adakkum manithan azhinthathilla
Maranam irukku therinjum adakkamilla
Vaazhkka neelamdaa
Nee odi thaanda venumdaa
Payaththa thookki podadaa
Poradi vaazh paarudaa
Thulli odudaa
Unnoda thilla kaattudaa
Vaada vellum routedaa
Nee odi vettri naattudaa
Speed-u yaeththudaa
Unnodaa feel-u maaththudaa
Thozha namma maaththudaa
Nikkaama veesum kaaththudaa
Sudasudaththaan thangam
Vali poruththu poda
Padapadaththaan vaazhkkai
Palam kodukkum vaadaa
Seiyyum dharmam unnai uyarnthidu
Sinthum vervai vettri koduththidum
Mannai muttum jeevan mulaiththidum
Thannai thanthaal unnai valarnthidum
Ulagam suzhala uyirgal nilaikkuthadaa
Iravum pagalum idhanaal nagaruthudaa
Manithaa manathil manitham irukanumdaa
Manithan seyalaal ulagam sirakkuthadaa
Right-u right-u right-u right-u
Love love love love
Saaththaan saththaan saththaan saththaan
Right-u right-u right-u
What is right is on the run,
Even the wrong runs down a one-way street,
Even the peaceful thirsts for blood,
Sticking its tongue out on the runway,
Love is running too,
Poison runs right along with love,
Both of them are on the run,
Troubles only grow trying to escape,
The road stretches endlessly,
The devil's mind rules over everything,
Fights are breaking out everywhere,
Happiness is slowly fading away,
Don't just keep chasing money,
You will lose your good character,
Like a flower that has lost its scent,
You will wither and fall every day.
You have no desire to correct your mistakes,
No one who falls into wrongdoing ever rises again,
Despite having talent, you never thought to work hard,
Poverty was a burning fire, yet you didn't put it out.
A sword hangs above, so keep on running,
If the chase stops, anger will subside,
Let it go, calm down and stay cool,
Just keep walking forward, my friend.
Even after running wild, desires never calm down,
You gather crowds and cause a big scene.
When your six senses shrink to just one,
When your five senses overpower your mind,
Who are you to take away a life?
Try saving a life instead.
A battle rages every single day,
Step up to face it with courage!
Sow love in every direction,
Bury the hatred that rears its head,
Kick down the ruined walls in your path,
Realize the full cost of a crime beforehand.
A bird crossing the ocean never falls,
A soul that leaves the body never returns,
A person who controls their mind is never destroyed,
Knowing death is certain, humans still show no restraint.
Life is a long journey, man,
You have to run and cross it,
Throw your fears away,
Fight hard and see life through.
Leap forward and run,
Show everyone your courage,
Come on, this is the road to victory,
Run ahead and plant your flag of success!
Pick up your speed,
Change your mindset,
My friend, let us change our ways,
Like a wind blowing without stopping.
Gold is purified only through intense heat,
Bear the pain and keep moving on,
Life may be full of restless turbulence,
Come on, it will only make you stronger.
The good deeds you do will lift you up,
The sweat you shed will bring you victory,
A seed pushing against the soil will surely sprout,
If you give your whole self, you will surely grow.
As the world keeps spinning, life endures,
Because of this, night and day keep turning,
O human, there must be humanity in your heart,
For human deeds make this world a better place.
Right, right, right, right,
Love, love, love, love,
Devil, devil, devil, devil,
Right, right, right.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Thee Ivan' serves as a philosophical yet energetic wake-up call to modern humanity. It highlights the chaotic state of current society where righteousness, love, and basic morality seem to be fading, replaced by greed for money, chaotic desires, and destructive conflict. The lyricist cautions against losing one's character in pursuit of material gain and emphasizes the importance of hard work, self-control, and moral rectitude. In the second half, the tone turns motivational, urging the listener to overcome fear, embrace challenges, and display courage. It reminds people that true human legacy lies in practicing righteousness (dharma), showing empathy, and contributing positively through action, asserting that true success and inner peace are attained through resilience and humanity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Panam panamnu odaathae / Gunam izhanthu pova”

Matching second letter in consecutive lines: 'Panam' / 'Gunam' / 'Manam', 'Rightyum' / 'Saivam', 'Kadala' / 'Udala' / 'Manatha' / 'Maranam'.

Monaai (Alliteration / First letter rhyming)

“Thulli odudaa / Unnoda thilla kaattudaa”

Matching first sound across words in a line: 'Vaazhkka' / 'venumdaa', 'Thulli' / 'thilla'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Ettuthikkum anbai vithaiththidu / Ettipaakkum vanmam pudhainthidu”

Lines ending with matching rhyming suffixes like 'oduthae', 'pova', 'vithaiththidu', 'pudhainthidu', 'udhainthidu'.

Metaphor

“Manam izhantha poovaa”

Comparing a human losing character to a flower losing its fragrance ('Manam izhantha poovaa').

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Trivia

The song 'Thee Ivan' features music composed by director-producer T. M. Jayamurugan, who also penned the lyrics for the movie. The soundtrack combines energetic rhythm with deep moral questioning, reflecting the protagonist's internal and external struggles in the film.

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