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Lyrics & meaning

Singapenney

From Bigil · 2019

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
A. R. Rahman, Chorus
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Bigil2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Maadharae….ae…ae….ae….Oh women...
Maadharae….ae….ae…ae…aeOh women...
Vaalaagum keeralgal thunivoduScratches like a sword's edge, filled with courage,
Paagangal thimirooduLimbs brimming with pride,
Seerungal vaarungal vaarungalRoar and step forward, step forward!
Bhoomiyin kolangal idhu ungalThis earth's patterns and future are yours.
Kaalam inimel ulagam parkka povathuFrom now on, what the world is going to witness
Manithaiyin veerangalIs the bravery and power of womanhood.
Chorus
Oooo..ohooho…ohooo..Oooo..ohooho…ohooo..
Male
Singapennae singapennaeOh Lioness! Oh Lioness!
Aaninamae unnai vanangumaeMankind will bow down to respect you.
Nandri kadan theerpatharkkuTo repay its debt of gratitude to you,
Karuvilae unnai yenthumae…haeIt will hold you high in its womb...
Oru murai thalai kuniBow your head down only once,
Nee rendu singa mugaththaiAnd that is only to see
Paarpatharkku mattumaeThe two lion faces on your footwear.
Male
{Yeru yeru yeru{Rise, rise, rise,
Nenjil valimai kondu yeruRise with inner strength in your heart.
Unnai pennendru gaeli seidhaThe crowd that mocked you for being a woman,
Kootam oru naalOne day,
Unnai vanangidum uyarnthu nillu} (2)Will bow to you, so stand tall with pride.} (2)
Chorus
SingapennaeLioness!
Male :AmaamMale : Yes!
Chorus :SingapennaeChorus : Lioness!
Male :SingapennaeMale : Lioness!
Male :Heyy eeyy eyy eyy eyy eyy heyyMale : Heyy eeyy eyy eyy eyy eyy heyy
Chorus :Aaninamae unnai vanangumaeChorus : Mankind will bow down to you,
Nandri kadan theerpatharkkuTo repay its debt of gratitude to you,
Karuvilae unnai yenthumae…It will hold you high in its womb...
Male
Yeru yeru yeru ..yeruRise, rise, rise... rise,
Nenjil valimai kondu yeru…yeruRise with inner strength in your heart... rise,
Unnai pennendru gaeli seidhaThe crowd that mocked you for being a woman,
Kootam oru naalOne day,
Unnai vanangidum uyarnthu nilluWill bow to you, so stand tall with pride.
Male
Annai thangai manaivi endruAs a mother, a sister, and a wife,
Veenadiththa viyarvai undhanThe sweat you shed in sacrifice
Paadhaikkul pattrum andhaWill extinguish the fire
Theeyai anaikkumThat erupts along your path.
Nee bhayamindri thuninthu selluStep forward courageously without any fear!
Chorus
Oooo..ohooho…ohooo..Oooo..ohooho…ohooo..
Whistling : …………………….Whistling : …………………….
Chorus
Heyy …..(8)Heyy …..(8)
Chorus
Ohooo..ohooho.ohooo..heyOhooo..ohooho.ohooo..hey
Ohooo..ohooho.ohooo..heyOhooo..ohooho.ohooo..hey
O.o.o.o.o.o.o……………………..O.o.o.o.o.o.o……………………..
Male
Unnaalae mudiyaadhenruWhen the whole town says you cannot achieve it,
Oorae sollum nambaathaeDo not ever believe them.
Parithaabam kattum yendhaDo not join hands with any group
Vargathodum iniyaathaeThat offers fake pity and sympathy.
Male
Hey..unnaalae mudiyaadhenruHey.. when the town says you cannot achieve it,
Oorae sollum nambaathaeDo not ever believe them.
Poi parithaabam kattum yendhaDo not join hands with any group
Vargathodum iniyaathaeThat offers fake pity and sympathy.
Male
Ulagathin valiyelaamEven if all the pain in the world
Vandhaal enna unmunnaeGathers before you, so what?
Prasavathin valiyaithaandaYou are the fiery wing born
Pirantha akkini siragaeHaving endured and conquered the pain of childbirth!
Male
Ezhunthu vaaa..Arise and step forward...
Ulagai asaipom…Let us shake this world...
Uyarnthu vaaa….Rise high and step forward....
Akkini siragae…Oh wings of fire...
Ezhunthu vaaa..aa…aaa…Arise and step forward...aa...aaa...
Un oli vidum kanaavai serpom vaaCome, let us realize your radiant dream,
Adhu sagathiyil vilaamal paarpom vaaCome, let us make sure it does not fall into the mire.
Male
{Yeru yeru yeru ..yeru{Rise, rise, rise... rise,
Nenjil valimai kondu yeru…yeruRise with inner strength in your heart... rise,
Unnai pennendru gaeli seidhaThe crowd that mocked you for being a woman,
Kootam oru naalOne day,
Unnai vanangidum uyarnthu nillu} (2)Will bow to you, so stand tall with pride.} (2)
Female
Nana nana nana..Nana nana nana..
Na na nannaaaannanananaNa na nannaaaannananana
Idho kaayangal maarum kalangaathaeLook, your wounds will heal, do not lose heart.
Un thunbam veezhnthaarumYour troubles will crumble and fall.
Female
Unakaaga neeyae uthipaai ammaaFor your own sake, you will rise like the sun, oh mother!
Unadhaatral unarnthiduvaaai..Realize your incredible potential...
Vidiyal ondrai koovi yetruvaai…Herald and bring forth a bright new dawn!...
Vidiyal ondrai koovi yetruvaai…Herald and bring forth a bright new dawn!...
Chorus
SingapennaeLioness!
Male :HeyMale : Hey
Chorus :SingapennaeChorus : Lioness!
Male :Hey heyMale : Hey hey
Chorus :Aaninamae unnai vanangumaeChorus : Mankind will bow down to you,
Male :Aaninamae unnai vanangumaeMale : Mankind will bow down to you,
Male
Nandri kadan theerpathaarkkuTo repay its debt of gratitude,
Karuvilae unnai yenthumae…aeIt will hold you high in its womb...ae
Oru murai thalai kuniBow your head down only once,
Nee rendu singa mugaththaiAnd that is only to see
Paarpatharkku mattumaeThe two lion faces on your footwear.
Female
Yeru yeru yeru ..Rise, rise, rise...
Nenjil valimai kondu yeru…Rise with inner strength in your heart...
Male :Unnai pennendru gaeli seidhaMale : The crowd that mocked you for being a woman,
Kootam oru naalOne day,
Unnai vanangidum uyarnthu nilluWill bow to you, so stand tall with pride.
Male
Paaru paaru paaru paaruLook, look, look, look,
Female
Yeru yeru yeru ..Rise, rise, rise...
Nenjil valimai kondu yeru…Rise with inner strength in your heart...
Male :Unnai pennendru gaeli seidhaMale : The crowd that mocked you for being a woman,
Kootam oru naalOne day,
Unnai vanangidum uyarnthu nilluWill bow to you, so stand tall with pride.
Male
SingapennaeLioness!
Chorus :SingapennaeChorus : Lioness!
Male :SingapennaeMale : Lioness!
Chorus :SingapennaeChorus : Lioness!
Male :Aaninamae unnai vanangumaeMale : Mankind will bow down to you,
Chorus :Aaninamae unnai vanangumaeChorus : Mankind will bow down to you,
Male
Nandri kadan theerpathaarkkuTo repay its debt of gratitude,
Karuvilae unnai yenthumae…aeIt will hold you high in its womb...ae
Oru murai thalai kuniBow your head down only once,
Nee rendu singa mugaththaiAnd that is only to see
Paarpatharkku mattumaeThe two lion faces on your footwear.
Chorus
Oooo..ohooho…ohooo..Oooo..ohooho…ohooo..
Oooo..ohooho…ohooo..Oooo..ohooho…ohooo..
Male
Yeru yeru yeru ..Rise, rise, rise...
Nenjil valimai kondu yeru…Rise with inner strength in your heart...
Unnai pennendru gaeli seidhaThe crowd that mocked you for being a woman,
Kootam oru naalOne day,
Unnai vanangidum uyarnthu nilluWill bow to you, so stand tall with pride.
Male
Annai thangai manaivi endruAs a mother, a sister, and a wife,
Veenadiththa viyarvai undhanThe sweat you shed in sacrifice
Paadhaikkul pattrum andhaWill extinguish the fire
Theeyai anaikkumThat erupts along your path.
Nee bhayamindri nee bhayamindriWithout fear, without fear,
Nee bhayamindri thuninthu selluStep forward courageously without fear!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Singappenney from the film Bigil is a powerful feminist anthem celebrating the innate strength, resilience, and dignity of women. It calls upon women to rise above societal prejudice, self-doubt, and patronizing sympathy. The lyrics remind women that having survived the supreme physical pain of childbirth, no challenge on earth is beyond their capacity, describing them as fiery wings ready to soar.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Singapennae singapennae

Compares a courageous woman to a lioness ('Singapennae') and her spirit to fiery wings ('Akkini siragae').

Imagery / Symbolism

Nee rendu singa mugaththai Paarpatharkku mattumae

Refers to lion imagery on footwear, symbolizing that a woman should only bend her head down to look at her own majestic steps.

Repetition (Anaphora)

Yeru yeru yeru

Repetition of 'Yeru' (Rise) acts as a rhythmic battle cry to invoke determination and spirit.

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Trivia

Singappenney was composed and sung by A.R. Rahman alongside singer Shashaa Tirupati, with lyrics written by Lyricist Vivek. It served as a major promotional anthem for the female sports drama film Bigil (2019), starring Vijay and directed by Atlee.

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