Silambattam
From Silambattam (Film 2008) · 2008
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Shankar Mahadevan
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Silambattam (Film 2008)2008
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Tamilendraal naan oru thamizhandaa | If you say Tamil, I am a proud Tamilian, man! |
| Enakku palam en rasikandaa | My fans are my ultimate strength, man! |
| Kettavennu pereduththa nallavandaa | I am a good man who got branded as bad, man! |
| En vettrikku kaaranam aandavandaa | The Almighty is the reason for my victory, man! |
| Male | |
| Hae….tamilendraal naan oru thamizhandaa | Hey... If you say Tamil, I am a proud Tamilian, man! |
| Enakku palam en rasikandaa | My fans are my ultimate strength, man! |
| Kettavennu pereduththa nallavandaa | I am a good man who got branded as bad, man! |
| En vettrikku kaaranam aandavandaa | The Almighty is the reason for my victory, man! |
| Male | |
| Thadai pala vendravandaa thalaiganam vittavandaa | He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance! |
| Thadai pala vendravandaa thalaiganam vittavandaa | He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance! |
| Thapputhandaa eppavumae pannaathavandaa | He is someone who never does any wrongdoing! |
| Mukkulamum ekkulamum therkku dhisai makkal ellaam | All three communities, every community, and the people of the southern region, |
| Eppothum ennoduthaan | Are always with me! |
| Male | |
| Koottam kootam kottam | Crowd, crowd, crowd! |
| Idhu thamizhukku varugira koottam | This is the crowd gathering for the Tamil language! |
| Yae aattam aattam aattam | Hey, dance, dance, dance! |
| Silambarasanin silambattam | This is Silambarasan's Silambattam martial arts display! |
| Hae koottam kootam kottam | Hey, crowd, crowd, crowd! |
| Idhu thamizhukku varugira koottam | This is the crowd gathering for the Tamil language! |
| Yae aattam aattam aattam | Hey, dance, dance, dance! |
| Silambarasanin silambattam | This is Silambarasan's Silambattam martial arts display! |
| Chorus | |
| Silambaattam pannavae idhodaa idhodaa | To perform Silambattam, here he comes, here he comes! |
| Sirippazhagu kallaru idhodaa idhoda | With a beautiful smile, a Kallar youth, here he comes, here he comes! |
| Pudhiraattam…..vilaiyaadum….kadhirpola oliveesum | Playing like a mystery, shining bright like the sun's rays, |
| Seerum siruththaipola paayum engal thanga singamae | Pouncing like a roaring leopard, our golden lion! |
| Seerum siruththaipola paayum engal thanga singamae | Pouncing like a roaring leopard, our golden lion! |
| Male | |
| Kizhakkum merkkum piriyum kamba pidichchaa | If he grabs the staff that separates East and West, |
| Vaanum mannum adhirum veesi adichhcaa | The sky and earth tremble when he swings and strikes! |
| Viralai sooppum vayasil pukkai padichchen | I learned books at the age of sucking my thumb, |
| Vivaram therinja piraku solli adichchen | Once I gained wisdom, I declared and accomplished my goal! |
| Naan vanbuthumbu sandaikkellaam varamaattaendaa | I will not willingly seek out unnecessary fights, man! |
| Ne vaai kozhuppaal savaal vittaa vida maattaendaa | If you challenge me out of arrogance, I won't let you off, man! |
| Male | |
| Ada chummaa irukkum sanga inga oodhaatheenga | Hey, don't blow into a quiet conch shell here! |
| Idha oodhiputtaa thool parakkum modhaatheenga | If you disturb it, dust will fly, so don't clash with me! |
| Kodai veyilaa kobam irukkum | Anger burns like the summer heat, |
| Vaagaikkulla vaanji irukkum | Affection resides in victory, |
| Rendum undu ingaethaan | Both exist right here! |
| Female | |
| Yae….thannaa nannaaanae……thannaa nannaanae | Hey... Thanna nannaanae... Thanna nannaanae... |
| Thamizha paadungadi…..pudichchi aadungadi | Sing in Tamil... Dance with joy! |
| Thamizhu jeyichathunnu maalai podungadi | Adorn him with a garland celebrating Tamil's victory! |
| Veeramaganthaan ivan viththaiyellaam kaththavan | He is a heroic son who learned all martial arts! |
| Sooramaganthaan manam suththamaana uththaman | He is a brave son, a pure-hearted righteous man! |
| Ammaadi vaayaendi aaraththi suththendi | Oh dear women, come and perform the auspicious Aarathi ritual, |
| Nammaalu nooraannuthaan vaazha | So that our man lives for a full hundred years! |
| Male | |
| Uravu muraiyae enakku oorai nambiththaan | Relying on this village as my family bond, |
| Ulaga thamizhan enakku annan thambithaan | Every global Tamilian is a brother to me! |
| Thagappan idhaithaan enakku sollikoduththaan | My father taught me this lesson, |
| Thanakku therinja thamizhai allikkoduththaan | He showered me with all the Tamil knowledge he possessed! |
| Male | |
| Ennai peththavunga kuttramkurai sonnathilla | My parents never pointed out faults in me, |
| Avanga pottu vachcha kottai thaandi ninnathilla | I have never breached the boundaries they set for me, |
| Naan maththavanga mathikkumpadi vaazhumpilai | I am a child who lives so that others respect me, |
| Intha mannukkulla vaanaththa naan vittathilla | I have never brought down my self-respect in this land! |
| Thamizhaa thamizhaa thalaiya nimiru | O Tamilian, hold your head high! |
| Thamizhan ivanathaan yaerum thimiru | This Tamilian possesses an rising pride! |
| Mannin mainthan naamathaan | We are the children of this soil! |
| Chorus | |
| Koottam koottam kootam | Crowd, crowd, crowd! |
| Idhu namma thamizharasanin koottam | This is the crowd for our king of Tamils! |
| aattam aattam aattam | Dance, dance, dance! |
| Silambarasanin silambattam | Silambarasan's Silambattam! |
| Female | |
| Koottam koottam kootam | Crowd, crowd, crowd! |
| Idhu namma thamizharasanin koottam | This is the crowd for our king of Tamils! |
| aattam aattam aattam | Dance, dance, dance! |
| Silambarasanin silambattam | Silambarasan's Silambattam! |
| Male | |
| Hae….tamilendraal naan oru thamizhandaa | Hey... If you say Tamil, I am a proud Tamilian, man! |
| Enakku palam en rasikandaa | My fans are my ultimate strength, man! |
| Kettavennu pereduththa nallavandaa | I am a good man who got branded as bad, man! |
| En vettrikku kaaranam aandavandaa | The Almighty is the reason for my victory, man! |
| Male | |
| Thadai pala vendravandaa thalaiganam vittavandaa | He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance! |
| Thadai pala vendravandaa thalaiganam vittavandaa | He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance! |
| Thapputhandaa eppavumae pannaathavandaa | He is someone who never does any wrongdoing! |
| Mukkulamum ekkulamum therkku dhisai makkal ellaam | All three communities, every community, and the people of the southern region, |
| Eppothum ennoduthaan | Are always with me! |
தமிழென்றால் நான் ஒரு தமிழன்டா
எனக்கு பலம் என் ரசிகன்டா
கெட்டவன்னு பேரெடுத்த நல்லவன்டா
என் வெற்றிக்கு காரணம் ஆண்டவன்டா
If you say Tamil, I am a proud Tamilian, man!
My fans are my ultimate strength, man!
I am a good man who got branded as bad, man!
The Almighty is the reason for my victory, man!
ஹே.....தமிழென்றால் நான் ஒரு தமிழன்டா
எனக்கு பலம் என் ரசிகன்டா
கெட்டவன்னு பேரெடுத்த நல்லவன்டா
என் வெற்றிக்கு காரணம் ஆண்டவன்டா
Hey... If you say Tamil, I am a proud Tamilian, man!
My fans are my ultimate strength, man!
I am a good man who got branded as bad, man!
The Almighty is the reason for my victory, man!
தடை பல வென்றவன்டா தலைகனம் விட்டவன்டா
தடை பல வென்றவன்டா தலைகனம் விட்டவன்டா
தப்புதண்டா எப்பவுமே பண்ணாதவன்டா
முக்குலமும் எக்குலமும் தெற்குதிசை மக்கள் எல்லாம்
எப்போதும் என்னோடுதான்
He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance!
He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance!
He is someone who never does any wrongdoing!
All three communities, every community, and the people of the southern region,
Are always with me!
கூட்டம் கூட்டம் கூட்டம்
இது தமிழுக்கு வருகிற கூட்டம்
ஏ ஆட்டம் ஆட்டம் ஆட்டம்
சிலம்பரசனின் சிலம்பாட்டம்
ஹே கூட்டம் கூட்டம் கூட்டம்
இது தமிழுக்கு வருகிற கூட்டம்
ஏ ஆட்டம் ஆட்டம் ஆட்டம்
சிலம்பரசனின் சிலம்பாட்டம்
Crowd, crowd, crowd!
This is the crowd gathering for the Tamil language!
Hey, dance, dance, dance!
This is Silambarasan's Silambattam martial arts display!
Hey, crowd, crowd, crowd!
This is the crowd gathering for the Tamil language!
Hey, dance, dance, dance!
This is Silambarasan's Silambattam martial arts display!
சிலம்பாட்டம் பண்ணவே இதோடா இதோடா
சிரிப்பழகு கள்ளரு இதோடா இதோடா
புதிராட்டம்......விளையாடும்......கதிர்போல ஒளிவீசும்
சீறும் சிறுத்தைப்போல பாயும் எங்கள் தங்க சிங்கமே
சீறும் சிறுத்தைப்போல பாயும் எங்கள் தங்க சிங்கமே
To perform Silambattam, here he comes, here he comes!
With a beautiful smile, a Kallar youth, here he comes, here he comes!
Playing like a mystery, shining bright like the sun's rays,
Pouncing like a roaring leopard, our golden lion!
Pouncing like a roaring leopard, our golden lion!
கிழக்கும் மேற்கும் பிரியும் கம்பப் பிடிச்சா
வானும் மண்ணும் அதிரும் வீசி அடிச்சா
விரலை சூப்பும் வயசில் புக்கைப்படிச்சேன்
விவரம் தெரிஞ்ச பிறகு சொல்லி அடிச்சேன்
நான் வம்புதும்பு சண்டைக்கெல்லாம் வர மாட்டேன்டா
நீ வாய்க் கொழுப்பால் சவால் விட்டா விட மாட்டேன்டா
If he grabs the staff that separates East and West,
The sky and earth tremble when he swings and strikes!
I learned books at the age of sucking my thumb,
Once I gained wisdom, I declared and accomplished my goal!
I will not willingly seek out unnecessary fights, man!
If you challenge me out of arrogance, I won't let you off, man!
அட சும்மா இருக்கும் சங்க இங்க ஊதாதீங்க
இத ஊதிப்புட்டா தூள் பறக்கும் மோதாதீங்க
கோடை வெயிலா கோபம் இருக்கும்
வாகைக்குள்ள வாஞ்சி இருக்கும்
ரெண்டும் உண்டு இங்கேதான்
Hey, don't blow into a quiet conch shell here!
If you disturb it, dust will fly, so don't clash with me!
Anger burns like the summer heat,
Affection resides in victory,
Both exist right here!
ஏ... தன்னா நன்னானே.... தன்னா நன்னானே....
தமிழப் பாடுங்கடி......புடிச்சி ஆடுங்கடி...
தமிழு ஜெயிச்சதுன்னு மாலை போடுங்கடி
வீரமகன்தான் இவன் வித்தையெல்லாம் கத்தவன்
சூரமகன் தான் மனம் சுத்தமான உத்தமன்
அம்மாடி வாயேன்டி ஆரத்தி சுத்தேன்டி
நம்மாளு நூறாண்டுதான் வாழ
Hey... Thanna nannaanae... Thanna nannaanae...
Sing in Tamil... Dance with joy!
Adorn him with a garland celebrating Tamil's victory!
He is a heroic son who learned all martial arts!
He is a brave son, a pure-hearted righteous man!
Oh dear women, come and perform the auspicious Aarathi ritual,
So that our man lives for a full hundred years!
உறவு முறையே எனக்கு ஊரை நம்பித்தான்
உலகத் தமிழன் எனக்கு அண்ணன் தம்பிதான்
தகப்பன் இதைதான் எனக்கு சொல்லிக்கொடுத்தான்
தனக்கு தெரிஞ்ச தமிழை அள்ளிக்கொடுத்தான்
Relying on this village as my family bond,
Every global Tamilian is a brother to me!
My father taught me this lesson,
He showered me with all the Tamil knowledge he possessed!
என்னை பெத்தவுங்க குற்றம்குறை சொன்னதில்ல
அவங்க போட்டுவச்ச கோட்டைத் தாண்டி நின்னதில்ல
நான் மத்தவங்க மதிக்கும்படி வாழும் பிள்ளை
இந்த மண்ணுக்குள்ள வானத்த நான் விட்டதில்ல
தமிழா தமிழா தலைய நிமிரு
தமிழன் இவன்தான் ஏறும் திமிரு
மண்ணின் மைந்தன் நாமதான்...
My parents never pointed out faults in me,
I have never breached the boundaries they set for me,
I am a child who lives so that others respect me,
I have never brought down my self-respect in this land!
O Tamilian, hold your head high!
This Tamilian possesses an rising pride!
We are the children of this soil!
கூட்டம் கூட்டம் கூட்டம்
இது நம்ம தமிழ் அரசனின் கூட்டம்
ஆட்டம் ஆட்டம் ஆட்டம்
சிலம்பரசனின் சிலம்பாட்டம்
Crowd, crowd, crowd!
This is the crowd for our king of Tamils!
Dance, dance, dance!
Silambarasan's Silambattam!
கூட்டம் கூட்டம் கூட்டம்
இது நம்ம தமிழ் அரசனின் கூட்டம்
ஆட்டம் ஆட்டம் ஆட்டம்
சிலம்பரசனின் சிலம்பாட்டம்
Crowd, crowd, crowd!
This is the crowd for our king of Tamils!
Dance, dance, dance!
Silambarasan's Silambattam!
ஹே.....தமிழென்றால் நான் ஒரு தமிழன்டா
எனக்கு பலம் என் ரசிகன்டா
கெட்டவன்னு பேரெடுத்த நல்லவன்டா
என் வெற்றிக்கு காரணம் ஆண்டவன்டா
Hey... If you say Tamil, I am a proud Tamilian, man!
My fans are my ultimate strength, man!
I am a good man who got branded as bad, man!
The Almighty is the reason for my victory, man!
தடை பல வென்றவன்டா தலைகனம் விட்டவன்டா
தடை பல வென்றவன்டா தலைகனம் விட்டவன்டா
தப்புதண்டா எப்பவுமே பண்ணாதவன்டா
முக்குலமும் எக்குலமும் தெற்குதிசை மக்கள் எல்லாம்
எப்போதும் என்னோடுதான்
He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance!
He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance!
He is someone who never does any wrongdoing!
All three communities, every community, and the people of the southern region,
Are always with me!
Tamilendraal naan oru thamizhandaa
If you say Tamil, I am a proud Tamilian, man!
Enakku palam en rasikandaa
My fans are my ultimate strength, man!
Kettavennu pereduththa nallavandaa
I am a good man who got branded as bad, man!
En vettrikku kaaranam aandavandaa
The Almighty is the reason for my victory, man!
Hae….tamilendraal naan oru thamizhandaa
Hey... If you say Tamil, I am a proud Tamilian, man!
Enakku palam en rasikandaa
My fans are my ultimate strength, man!
Kettavennu pereduththa nallavandaa
I am a good man who got branded as bad, man!
En vettrikku kaaranam aandavandaa
The Almighty is the reason for my victory, man!
Thadai pala vendravandaa thalaiganam vittavandaa
He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance!
Thadai pala vendravandaa thalaiganam vittavandaa
He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance!
Thapputhandaa eppavumae pannaathavandaa
He is someone who never does any wrongdoing!
Mukkulamum ekkulamum therkku dhisai makkal ellaam
All three communities, every community, and the people of the southern region,
Eppothum ennoduthaan
Are always with me!
Koottam kootam kottam
Crowd, crowd, crowd!
Idhu thamizhukku varugira koottam
This is the crowd gathering for the Tamil language!
Yae aattam aattam aattam
Hey, dance, dance, dance!
Silambarasanin silambattam
This is Silambarasan's Silambattam martial arts display!
Hae koottam kootam kottam
Hey, crowd, crowd, crowd!
Idhu thamizhukku varugira koottam
This is the crowd gathering for the Tamil language!
Yae aattam aattam aattam
Hey, dance, dance, dance!
Silambarasanin silambattam
This is Silambarasan's Silambattam martial arts display!
Silambaattam pannavae idhodaa idhodaa
To perform Silambattam, here he comes, here he comes!
Sirippazhagu kallaru idhodaa idhoda
With a beautiful smile, a Kallar youth, here he comes, here he comes!
Pudhiraattam…..vilaiyaadum….kadhirpola oliveesum
Playing like a mystery, shining bright like the sun's rays,
Seerum siruththaipola paayum engal thanga singamae
Pouncing like a roaring leopard, our golden lion!
Seerum siruththaipola paayum engal thanga singamae
Pouncing like a roaring leopard, our golden lion!
Kizhakkum merkkum piriyum kamba pidichchaa
If he grabs the staff that separates East and West,
Vaanum mannum adhirum veesi adichhcaa
The sky and earth tremble when he swings and strikes!
Viralai sooppum vayasil pukkai padichchen
I learned books at the age of sucking my thumb,
Vivaram therinja piraku solli adichchen
Once I gained wisdom, I declared and accomplished my goal!
Naan vanbuthumbu sandaikkellaam varamaattaendaa
I will not willingly seek out unnecessary fights, man!
Ne vaai kozhuppaal savaal vittaa vida maattaendaa
If you challenge me out of arrogance, I won't let you off, man!
Ada chummaa irukkum sanga inga oodhaatheenga
Hey, don't blow into a quiet conch shell here!
Idha oodhiputtaa thool parakkum modhaatheenga
If you disturb it, dust will fly, so don't clash with me!
Kodai veyilaa kobam irukkum
Anger burns like the summer heat,
Vaagaikkulla vaanji irukkum
Affection resides in victory,
Rendum undu ingaethaan
Both exist right here!
Yae….thannaa nannaaanae……thannaa nannaanae
Hey... Thanna nannaanae... Thanna nannaanae...
Thamizha paadungadi…..pudichchi aadungadi
Sing in Tamil... Dance with joy!
Thamizhu jeyichathunnu maalai podungadi
Adorn him with a garland celebrating Tamil's victory!
Veeramaganthaan ivan viththaiyellaam kaththavan
He is a heroic son who learned all martial arts!
Sooramaganthaan manam suththamaana uththaman
He is a brave son, a pure-hearted righteous man!
Ammaadi vaayaendi aaraththi suththendi
Oh dear women, come and perform the auspicious Aarathi ritual,
Nammaalu nooraannuthaan vaazha
So that our man lives for a full hundred years!
Uravu muraiyae enakku oorai nambiththaan
Relying on this village as my family bond,
Ulaga thamizhan enakku annan thambithaan
Every global Tamilian is a brother to me!
Thagappan idhaithaan enakku sollikoduththaan
My father taught me this lesson,
Thanakku therinja thamizhai allikkoduththaan
He showered me with all the Tamil knowledge he possessed!
Ennai peththavunga kuttramkurai sonnathilla
My parents never pointed out faults in me,
Avanga pottu vachcha kottai thaandi ninnathilla
I have never breached the boundaries they set for me,
Naan maththavanga mathikkumpadi vaazhumpilai
I am a child who lives so that others respect me,
Intha mannukkulla vaanaththa naan vittathilla
I have never brought down my self-respect in this land!
Thamizhaa thamizhaa thalaiya nimiru
O Tamilian, hold your head high!
Thamizhan ivanathaan yaerum thimiru
This Tamilian possesses an rising pride!
Mannin mainthan naamathaan
We are the children of this soil!
Koottam koottam kootam
Crowd, crowd, crowd!
Idhu namma thamizharasanin koottam
This is the crowd for our king of Tamils!
aattam aattam aattam
Dance, dance, dance!
Silambarasanin silambattam
Silambarasan's Silambattam!
Koottam koottam kootam
Crowd, crowd, crowd!
Idhu namma thamizharasanin koottam
This is the crowd for our king of Tamils!
aattam aattam aattam
Dance, dance, dance!
Silambarasanin silambattam
Silambarasan's Silambattam!
Hae….tamilendraal naan oru thamizhandaa
Hey... If you say Tamil, I am a proud Tamilian, man!
Enakku palam en rasikandaa
My fans are my ultimate strength, man!
Kettavennu pereduththa nallavandaa
I am a good man who got branded as bad, man!
En vettrikku kaaranam aandavandaa
The Almighty is the reason for my victory, man!
Thadai pala vendravandaa thalaiganam vittavandaa
He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance!
Thadai pala vendravandaa thalaiganam vittavandaa
He conquered many obstacles and gave up arrogance!
Thapputhandaa eppavumae pannaathavandaa
He is someone who never does any wrongdoing!
Mukkulamum ekkulamum therkku dhisai makkal ellaam
All three communities, every community, and the people of the southern region,
Eppothum ennoduthaan
Are always with me!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Nallavanda' (Tamilendraal Naan Oru Thamizhandaa) serves as a high-octane hero-introduction anthem for Silambarasan (Simbu) in the movie Silambattam (2008). Written by legendary lyricist Vaali and composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, the song celebrates Tamil culture, pride, traditional martial arts (Silambattam), and the protagonist's strong moral character. It reflects both the character in the film and Simbu's real-life image, referencing his fans, his father (T. Rajendar), and his journey through challenges.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Monostich Rhyme / Second Letter Rhyming)
“Tamilendraal naan oru thamizhandaa / Enakku palam en rasikandaa”
Matching second consonants across lines, e.g., 'Thamizhandaa', 'Rasikandaa', 'Nallavandaa', 'Aandavandaa'.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thadai pala vendravandaa thalaiganam vittavandaa”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Th' in 'Thadai' and 'Thalaiganam'.
Simile (Upamai)
“Seerum siruththaipola paayum engal thanga singamae”
Comparing the hero's movement and strength to a roaring leopard and golden lion ('Seerum siruththaipola').
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Kodai veyilaa kobam irukkum / Vaagaikkulla vaanji irukkum”
Describing anger as summer heat ('Kodai veyil') and affection as victory flower ('Vaagai').
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Trivia
This track served as a massive mass-entry song for Silambarasan (Simbu) and includesmeta-references to his personal career, including a homage to his father T. Rajendar who taught him cinema and arts ('Thagappan idhaithaan enakku sollikoduththaan'). The song fuses folk beats with contemporary orchestration by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
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