Seval Kodi
From Billa · 2007
- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- Vijay Yesudas, Chorus
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Billa2007
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| …………………………… | ... |
| Chorus :Vel vel vel vel….. | Chorus: Vel Vel Vel Vel... |
| Male | |
| Seval kodi parakkuthadaa | The rooster flag is flying high! |
| Sernthu idi idikkuthadaa | Thunder strikes together! |
| Velum padi yeruthadaa velaiyaa | The spear ascends the steps, O Velan! |
| Thaakka thaakka thaakkumadaa | It strikes forcefully as it attacks! |
| Nokka nokka kaakkumadaa | It protects as you gaze upon it! |
| Paarkka paarkka paravumadaa murugaiyaa | The divine energy spreads as we look, O Muruga! |
| Male | |
| Thamizhanukku muppaattan | The ancient ancestor of the Tamils |
| Muruganthaan | Is Lord Murugan himself |
| Intha muppaattan | This great ancestor |
| Engalukku thalaivan thaan | Is indeed our leader! |
| Ye kaattukkulla nadamaadi | Wandering inside the forest |
| Naattukkulla mudisoodi | Crowned as king inside the country |
| Veettukkulla vantha enga velaiyaa | O Velan who entered into our home! |
| Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa…. | Shall I place you inside my song and sing? |
| Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa…. | Shall I place you inside my song and sing? |
| Male | |
| Kanthanukku | To Kandan, |
| Chorus :Arogaraa | Chorus: Arogara! |
| Male :Velanukku | Male: To Velan, |
| Chorus :Arogaraa | Chorus: Arogara! |
| Male :Muruganukku | Male: To Murugan, |
| Chorus :Arogaraa | Chorus: Arogara! |
| Male :Kumaranukku | Male: To Kumaran, |
| Chorus :Arogaraa | Chorus: Arogara! |
| Male | |
| Therukkooththu thamizhanukku | Street theatre dance for Tamils |
| Muthalaam aattam | Is the primary performance |
| Puli vesham engalukku | Wearing the tiger dance costume |
| Pugazh koottum | Brings us great fame |
| Veeram thaan kanthanukku thaaipaalu | Bravery is mother's milk to Lord Kandan |
| Sooranaiyum sulukkeduthaan nammaalu | Our hero even defeated the demon Sooran |
| Male | |
| Vedanadaa vedan | He is a hunter, a hunter! |
| Ivan thaniga mala naadan | He is the ruler of Thiruthani hill |
| Veeranadaa veeran | He is a warrior, a warrior! |
| Naan kanthanukku peran | I am the grandson of Kandan |
| Aadhi thamizhan aandavan aanaan | The original Tamilian became God |
| Meedhi thamizhan adimaigal aanaan | The remaining Tamils became bound as servants |
| Male | |
| Ye kaattukkulla nadamaadi | Wandering inside the forest |
| Naattukkulla mudisoodi | Crowned as king inside the country |
| Veettukkulla vantha enga velaiyaa | O Velan who entered into our home! |
| Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa…. | Shall I place you inside my song and sing? |
| Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa…. | Shall I place you inside my song and sing? |
| Male | |
| Seval kodi parakkuthadaa | The rooster flag is flying high! |
| Sernthu idi idikkuthadaa | Thunder strikes together! |
| Velum padi yeruthadaa velaiyaa | The spear ascends the steps, O Velan! |
| Thaakka thaakka thaakkumadaa | It strikes forcefully as it attacks! |
| Nokka nokka kaakkumadaa | It protects as you gaze upon it! |
| Paarkka paarkka paravumadaa murugaiyaa | The divine energy spreads as we look, O Muruga! |
| Chorus | |
| Ye lele leloo | Ye lele leloo |
| Ye yelele leloo | Ye yelele leloo |
| Ye lele leloo | Ye lele leloo |
| Ye lele leloo | Ye lele leloo |
| Thandha nae naa nae naa nae | Thandha nae naa nae naa nae |
| Thandha nae naa nae naa nae | Thandha nae naa nae naa nae |
| Thanae nanae naa | Thanae nanae naa |
| Thanae nanae naa | Thanae nanae naa |
| Thannanana nana naa | Thannanana nana naa |
| Male | |
| Manushan thaan | Man himself |
| Muruganoda avathaaram | Is the incarnation of Murugan |
| Veeraththa thaththeduththa | The form of Shiva |
| Sivathaaram | That adopted true valor |
| Vel kuththi aadum pothu veri yerum | When dancing pierced with spears, fervor rises |
| Thaer suththi odum pothu puli aadum | When the chariot rolls around, tiger dancers perform |
| Male | |
| Yeru mala yeru | Climb, climb the mountain! |
| Engannana nee paaru | Look at our elder brother! |
| Aarumugam yaaru | Who is Arumugam? |
| Namma nanban thaanae kooru | Declare that he is our friend! |
| Thamizhil pesum thamizh kula vilakku | The light of Tamil lineage who speaks in Tamil |
| Vettru mozhiyil archanai yethukku | Why perform worship rituals in a foreign language? |
| Male | |
| Vinnum mannum thadathadakka | As the heavens and earth rumble |
| Kaaththum puyalum kadakadakka | As the wind and storm roar violently |
| Vaaraan vaaraan malaiyeri velaiyaa | Here comes Velan, climbing the mountain! |
| Vell vell | Vel! Vel! |
| Velum mayilum paraparakka | As the spear and peacock flutter in excitement |
| Kaadum malaiyum vedavedakka | As the forests and mountains tremble |
| Vaaraan vaaraan varisaiyilae murugaiyaa | Here comes Lord Muruga in grand procession! |
| Vell vell | Vel! Vel! |
| Male | |
| Thamizhanukku muppaattan | The ancient ancestor of the Tamils |
| Muruganthaan | Is Lord Murugan himself |
| Intha muppaattan | This great ancestor |
| Engalukku thalaivan thaan | Is indeed our leader! |
| Ye kaattukkulla nadamaadi | Wandering inside the forest |
| Naattukkulla mudisoodi | Crowned as king inside the country |
| Veettukkulla vantha enga velaiyaa | O Velan who entered into our home! |
| Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa…. | Shall I place you inside my song and sing? |
| Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa…. | Shall I place you inside my song and sing? |
| Chorus | |
| Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa…. | Shall I place you inside my song and sing? |
| Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa…. | Shall I place you inside My song and sing? |
வேலு..... வேலு.....ஹே ஹே ....
வேலு..... வேலு.....ஹே ஹே
...
Chorus: Vel Vel Vel Vel...
வேல் வேல்..... வேல் வேல்....
The rooster flag is flying high!
Thunder strikes together!
The spear ascends the steps, O Velan!
It strikes forcefully as it attacks!
It protects as you gaze upon it!
The divine energy spreads as we look, O Muruga!
சேவல் கொடி பறக்குதடா
சேர்ந்து இடி இடிக்குதடா
வேலும் படி ஏறுதடா வேலய்யா
The ancient ancestor of the Tamils
Is Lord Murugan himself
This great ancestor
Is indeed our leader!
Wandering inside the forest
Crowned as king inside the country
O Velan who entered into our home!
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
தாக்க தாக்க தாக்கும்மடா
நோக்க நோக்க காக்கும்மடா
பார்க்க பார்க்க பரவும்மடா முருகையா
To Kandan,
Chorus: Arogara!
Male: To Velan,
Chorus: Arogara!
Male: To Murugan,
Chorus: Arogara!
Male: To Kumaran,
Chorus: Arogara!
தமிழனுக்கு
முப்பாட்டன் முருகன்தான்
இந்த முப்பாட்டன்
எங்களுக்கு தலைவன்தான்
Street theatre dance for Tamils
Is the primary performance
Wearing the tiger dance costume
Brings us great fame
Bravery is mother's milk to Lord Kandan
Our hero even defeated the demon Sooran
ஏ காட்டுக்குள்ள நடமாடி
நாட்டுக்குள்ள முடிசூடி
வீட்டுக்குள்ள வந்த எங்க வேலய்யா
நான் பாட்டுக்குள்ள
உன்னை வச்சி பாடட்டா
நான் பாட்டுக்குள்ள
உன்னை வச்சி பாடட்டா
He is a hunter, a hunter!
He is the ruler of Thiruthani hill
He is a warrior, a warrior!
I am the grandson of Kandan
The original Tamilian became God
The remaining Tamils became bound as servants
சேவல் கொடி பறக்குதடா
சேர்ந்து இடி இடிக்குதடா
வேலும் படி ஏறுதடா வேலய்யா
Wandering inside the forest
Crowned as king inside the country
O Velan who entered into our home!
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
தாக்க தாக்க தாக்கும்மடா
நோக்க நோக்க காக்கும்மடா
பார்க்க பார்க்க பரவும்மடா முருகையா
The rooster flag is flying high!
Thunder strikes together!
The spear ascends the steps, O Velan!
It strikes forcefully as it attacks!
It protects as you gaze upon it!
The divine energy spreads as we look, O Muruga!
கந்தனுக்கு
குழு :
அரோகரா
வேலனுக்கு
குழு :
அரோகரா
முருகனுக்கு
குழு :
அரோகரா
குமரனுக்கு
குழு :
அரோகரா
Ye lele leloo
Ye yelele leloo
Ye lele leloo
Ye lele leloo
Thandha nae naa nae naa nae
Thandha nae naa nae naa nae
Thanae nanae naa
Thanae nanae naa
Thannanana nana naa
தெருக்கூத்து தமிழனுக்கு
முதலாம் ஆட்டம்
புலி வேசம் எங்களுக்கு
புகழ் கூட்டும்
வீரம்தான் கந்தனுக்கு தாய்ப்பாலு
சூரனையும் சுலுக்கெடுத்தான் நம்மாளு
Man himself
Is the incarnation of Murugan
The form of Shiva
That adopted true valor
When dancing pierced with spears, fervor rises
When the chariot rolls around, tiger dancers perform
வேடனடா வேடன்
இவன் தனிகை மலை நாடன்
வீரனடா வீரன் நம் கந்தனுக்கு பேரன்
ஆதித் தமிழன் ஆண்டவன் ஆனான்
மீதித் தமிழன் அடிமைகள் ஆனான்
Climb, climb the mountain!
Look at our elder brother!
Who is Arumugam?
Declare that he is our friend!
The light of Tamil lineage who speaks in Tamil
Why perform worship rituals in a foreign language?
ஏ காட்டுக்குள்ள நடமாடி
நாட்டுக்குள்ள முடிசூடி
வீட்டுக்குள்ள வந்த எங்க வேலய்யா
நான் பாட்டுக்குள்ள
உன்னை வச்சி பாடட்டா
நான் பாட்டுக்குள்ள
உன்னை வச்சி பாடட்டா
As the heavens and earth rumble
As the wind and storm roar violently
Here comes Velan, climbing the mountain!
Vel! Vel!
As the spear and peacock flutter in excitement
As the forests and mountains tremble
Here comes Lord Muruga in grand procession!
Vel! Vel!
சேவல் கொடி பறக்குதடா
சேர்ந்து இடி இடிக்குதடா
வேலும் படி ஏறுதடா வேலய்யா
The ancient ancestor of the Tamils
Is Lord Murugan himself
This great ancestor
Is indeed our leader!
Wandering inside the forest
Crowned as king inside the country
O Velan who entered into our home!
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
தாக்க தாக்க தாக்கும்மடா
நோக்க நோக்க காக்கும்மடா
பார்க்க பார்க்க பரவும்மடா முருகையா
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
Shall I place you inside My song and sing?
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ஏலேலேலோ எலேலேலோ
ஏலேலேலோ ஏலேலேலோ
தந்தானேநானே நானே நானே நானே
தந்தானேநானே நானே நானே நானேநா
தந்தானேநானே நானே நா தந்தானே நா
மனுசந்தான் முருகனோட அவதாரம்
வீரத்தத் தத்தெடத்தா சிவதாரம்
வேல் குத்தி ஆடும்போது வெறி ஏறும்
தேர் சுத்தி ஓடும் போது புலி ஆடும்
ஏறுமலை ஏறு
எங்க அண்ணன்ன நீ பாரு
ஆறுமுகம் யாரு
நம்ம நண்பந்தானே கூறு
தமிழில் பேசும் தமிழ் குல விளக்கு
வேற்று மொழியில் அர்ச்சனை எதுக்கு
விண்ணும் மண்ணும் தட தடக்க
காற்றும் புயலும் கட கடக்க
வரான் வரான் மலையேறி வேலய்யா
குழு :
வேல் வேல்
வேலும் மயிலும் பற பறக்க
காடும் மலையும் வெட வெடக்க
வரான் வரான் வரிசையிலே முருகைய்யா
குழு :
வேல் வேல்
தமிழனுக்கு
முப்பாட்டன் முருகன்தான்
இந்த முப்பாட்டன்
எங்களுக்கு தலைவன்தான்
ஏ காட்டுக்குள்ள நடமாடி
நாட்டுக்குள்ள முடிசூடி
வீட்டுக்குள்ள வந்த எங்க வேலய்யா
நான் பாட்டுக்குள்ள
உன்னை வச்சி பாடட்டா
நான் பாட்டுக்குள்ள
உன்னை வச்சி பாடட்டா
{நான் பாட்டுக்குள்ள
உன்னை வச்சி பாடட்டா
நான் பாட்டுக்குள்ள
உன்னை வச்சி பாடட்டா} (2)
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...
Chorus :Vel vel vel vel…..
Chorus: Vel Vel Vel Vel...
Seval kodi parakkuthadaa
The rooster flag is flying high!
Sernthu idi idikkuthadaa
Thunder strikes together!
Velum padi yeruthadaa velaiyaa
The spear ascends the steps, O Velan!
Thaakka thaakka thaakkumadaa
It strikes forcefully as it attacks!
Nokka nokka kaakkumadaa
It protects as you gaze upon it!
Paarkka paarkka paravumadaa murugaiyaa
The divine energy spreads as we look, O Muruga!
Thamizhanukku muppaattan
The ancient ancestor of the Tamils
Muruganthaan
Is Lord Murugan himself
Intha muppaattan
This great ancestor
Engalukku thalaivan thaan
Is indeed our leader!
Ye kaattukkulla nadamaadi
Wandering inside the forest
Naattukkulla mudisoodi
Crowned as king inside the country
Veettukkulla vantha enga velaiyaa
O Velan who entered into our home!
Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa….
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa….
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
Kanthanukku
To Kandan,
Chorus :Arogaraa
Chorus: Arogara!
Male :Velanukku
Male: To Velan,
Chorus :Arogaraa
Chorus: Arogara!
Male :Muruganukku
Male: To Murugan,
Chorus :Arogaraa
Chorus: Arogara!
Male :Kumaranukku
Male: To Kumaran,
Chorus :Arogaraa
Chorus: Arogara!
Therukkooththu thamizhanukku
Street theatre dance for Tamils
Muthalaam aattam
Is the primary performance
Puli vesham engalukku
Wearing the tiger dance costume
Pugazh koottum
Brings us great fame
Veeram thaan kanthanukku thaaipaalu
Bravery is mother's milk to Lord Kandan
Sooranaiyum sulukkeduthaan nammaalu
Our hero even defeated the demon Sooran
Vedanadaa vedan
He is a hunter, a hunter!
Ivan thaniga mala naadan
He is the ruler of Thiruthani hill
Veeranadaa veeran
He is a warrior, a warrior!
Naan kanthanukku peran
I am the grandson of Kandan
Aadhi thamizhan aandavan aanaan
The original Tamilian became God
Meedhi thamizhan adimaigal aanaan
The remaining Tamils became bound as servants
Ye kaattukkulla nadamaadi
Wandering inside the forest
Naattukkulla mudisoodi
Crowned as king inside the country
Veettukkulla vantha enga velaiyaa
O Velan who entered into our home!
Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa….
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa….
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
Seval kodi parakkuthadaa
The rooster flag is flying high!
Sernthu idi idikkuthadaa
Thunder strikes together!
Velum padi yeruthadaa velaiyaa
The spear ascends the steps, O Velan!
Thaakka thaakka thaakkumadaa
It strikes forcefully as it attacks!
Nokka nokka kaakkumadaa
It protects as you gaze upon it!
Paarkka paarkka paravumadaa murugaiyaa
The divine energy spreads as we look, O Muruga!
Ye lele leloo
Ye lele leloo
Ye yelele leloo
Ye yelele leloo
Ye lele leloo
Ye lele leloo
Ye lele leloo
Ye lele leloo
Thandha nae naa nae naa nae
Thandha nae naa nae naa nae
Thandha nae naa nae naa nae
Thandha nae naa nae naa nae
Thanae nanae naa
Thanae nanae naa
Thanae nanae naa
Thanae nanae naa
Thannanana nana naa
Thannanana nana naa
Manushan thaan
Man himself
Muruganoda avathaaram
Is the incarnation of Murugan
Veeraththa thaththeduththa
The form of Shiva
Sivathaaram
That adopted true valor
Vel kuththi aadum pothu veri yerum
When dancing pierced with spears, fervor rises
Thaer suththi odum pothu puli aadum
When the chariot rolls around, tiger dancers perform
Yeru mala yeru
Climb, climb the mountain!
Engannana nee paaru
Look at our elder brother!
Aarumugam yaaru
Who is Arumugam?
Namma nanban thaanae kooru
Declare that he is our friend!
Thamizhil pesum thamizh kula vilakku
The light of Tamil lineage who speaks in Tamil
Vettru mozhiyil archanai yethukku
Why perform worship rituals in a foreign language?
Vinnum mannum thadathadakka
As the heavens and earth rumble
Kaaththum puyalum kadakadakka
As the wind and storm roar violently
Vaaraan vaaraan malaiyeri velaiyaa
Here comes Velan, climbing the mountain!
Vell vell
Vel! Vel!
Velum mayilum paraparakka
As the spear and peacock flutter in excitement
Kaadum malaiyum vedavedakka
As the forests and mountains tremble
Vaaraan vaaraan varisaiyilae murugaiyaa
Here comes Lord Muruga in grand procession!
Vell vell
Vel! Vel!
Thamizhanukku muppaattan
The ancient ancestor of the Tamils
Muruganthaan
Is Lord Murugan himself
Intha muppaattan
This great ancestor
Engalukku thalaivan thaan
Is indeed our leader!
Ye kaattukkulla nadamaadi
Wandering inside the forest
Naattukkulla mudisoodi
Crowned as king inside the country
Veettukkulla vantha enga velaiyaa
O Velan who entered into our home!
Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa….
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa….
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa….
Shall I place you inside my song and sing?
Naan paattukkulla unna vachu paadattaa….
Shall I place you inside My song and sing?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Seval Kodi is a high-energy folk-devotional track from the film Billa (2007), composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and written by Pa. Vijay. The song elevates Lord Murugan beyond a religious deity, presenting Him as the ancient ancestor (Muppaattan), warrior guardian, and supreme cultural symbol of the Tamil people. It blends traditional festival imagery—including Therukoothu street plays, Puli Vesham (tiger dances), chariot celebrations, and Kavadi rituals—with deep Tamil cultural pride.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Ye kaattukkulla nadamaadi / Naattukkulla mudisoodi”
The second consonant 'tt' rhymes across lines, creating a rhythmic harmony characteristic of Tamil poetry.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Thaakka thaakka thaakkumadaa / Nokka nokka kaakkumadaa”
Rhythmic repetition of verb roots at the start of words ('Thaakka', 'Nokka', 'Paarkka') to build intense momentum.
Metaphor
“Veeram thaan kanthanukku thaaipaalu”
Comparing bravery to mother's milk, signifying that valor is innate and essential to Lord Kandan.
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Trivia
Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and sung by Vijay Yesudas for Ajith Kumar's stylish crime-thriller 'Billa' (2007), 'Seval Kodi' serves as a vibrant, earthy intro track that strikingly contrasts the rest of the movie's ultramodern, westernized electronic soundtrack.
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