Tamizhi
From Tamizhi · 2019
- Lyricist
- Hip Hop Tamizha
- Singers
- Hiphop Tamizha, Anthony Daasan
- Music director
- Hiphop Tamizha
- Details
- Tamizhi2019
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| {Emmathamum samathamaagum | {Every religion will become equal |
| Tamil varamaagum tamil uramaagum | Tamil will be a boon, Tamil will be strength |
| Indha ulagaagum.. engal uravaagum | This will become the world.. will become our relation |
| Tamizhi…valiyae uyirae.. uravae tamizhae} (2) | Tamizhi… path, life.. relation, Tamil} |
| Chorus | |
| Mozhiyaal inaivaai | Unite through language |
| Mozhi dhaan thunaiyae | Language alone is the companion |
| En tamizh inamae | My Tamil race |
| Mozhi dhaan balamae | Language alone is strength |
| Male | |
| Tamizhaal dhaan neeyum tamizhanae | Only through Tamil are you a Tamilian |
| Chorus | |
| Mozhidhaan uravae | Language alone is relationship |
| Mozhi dhaan thodarbae | Language alone is connection |
| En tamizh inamae | My Tamil race |
| Mozhi dhaan balamae | Language alone is strength |
| Chorus | |
| Tamizhaal dhaan neeyum tamizhanae | Only through Tamil are you a Tamilian |
| Tamizhaal dhaan yaarum tamizhanae | Only through Tamil is anyone a Tamilian |
| Tamizh arindhaal dhaan naam tamizharae | Only if we know Tamil are we Tamilians |
| En tamizh inamae mozhi dhaan balamae | My Tamil race, language alone is strength |
| Male :En tamizh inamae mozhi dhaan balamae | Male: My Tamil race, language alone is strength |
| Chorus | |
| {Emmathamum samathamaagum | {Every religion will become equal |
| Tamil varamaagum tamil uramaagum | Tamil will be a boon, Tamil will be strength |
| Indha ulagaagum.. engal uravaagum | This will become the world.. will become our relation |
| Tamizhi…valiyae uyirae.. uravae tamizhae} (2) | Tamizhi… path, life.. relation, Tamil} |
| Male :Tamizhae….ae….. | Male: Oh Tamil…. |
| Chorus :Tamizhae….ae…. | Chorus: Oh Tamil…. |
| Male | |
| Engal udal poru aaviyum nee | You are our body, possessions, and soul |
| Chorus :Tamizhi | Chorus: Tamizhi |
| Male :Engal arivukkul eringindra thee | Male: The fire burning inside our intellect |
| Chorus :Tamizhi…tamizhi | Chorus: Tamizhi… Tamizhi |
| Chorus | |
| Tamizh alindhaal inam azhiyum | If Tamil perishes, the race perishes |
| Tamizh arivaal mozhi pagirvaai | Share the language with Tamil knowledge |
| Pala pirivaai yen pirinthaai | Why did you separate into many divisions? |
| Ini tamizhaal ondrinaivaai | Unite now through Tamil |
| Chorus | |
| Inam veru… madham veru | Race is separate… religion is separate |
| Kulam veru ena pirinthidum varalaaru | Caste is separate—that is the history of division |
| Irunthaalum oru podhum | Even so, never |
| Pagai unarvinai semozhi valarkkaathu | Will the classical language nurture feelings of hatred |
| Chorus | |
| Manidhanaai irunthaal oruvelai | If you are human, perhaps |
| Tamizhanaai irupaai | You will be a Tamilian |
| Male :Tamizhanaai irupaai | Male: You will be a Tamilian |
| Chorus :Nee thamizhanaai irunthaal | Chorus: If you are a Tamilian |
| Nanbaa oru manithanaai irappaai | Friend, you will live as a human being |
| Male :Manithanaai irapaai | Male: You will live as a human being |
| Male | |
| Hoo ooo ooo ooo oooo | Hoo ooo ooo ooo oooo |
| Chorus :Manidhanaai irunthaal oruvelai | Chorus: If you are human, perhaps |
| Tamizhanaai irupaai | You will be a Tamilian |
| Nee thamizhanaai irunthaal | Nee thamizhanaai irunthaal |
| Nanbaa oru manithanaai irappaai | Friend, you will live as a human being |
| Chorus | |
| Digital uygaththukku | To the digital age |
| Vanthadaintha senthamizhae | Classical Tamil that has arrived |
| Male | |
| Vanakkam ulagathukaaga ulaikkum | Greetings to those working for the world |
| Ulaga tamizhar anaivarukkum | To all the Tamils around the world |
| Tamizh dhanae nammai inaikkum | Tamil alone unites us |
| Anbaaalae nammai pinaikkum | Binds us with love |
| Pira mozhigalukkae thuvakkam | The beginning for other languages |
| Tamizh dhanae tamizharin vilakkam | Tamil alone is the beacon of Tamils |
| Male | |
| Yaadhum oorae yaavarum kelir | Every town is my home, all people are my kin |
| Tamizh arindhaal oru manidhanaai vaalveer | If you know Tamil, you will live as a human being |
| Oru thalaimuraikkum tamil kattru tharuveer | Teach Tamil to the next generation |
| Tamizhae nam adaiyaalam ariveer | Know that Tamil is our identity |
| Male | |
| Ulagail ulla mozhigal thondrum munnae | Before the languages of the world were born |
| Thondriya en mozhi semozhi | My language that emerged is a classical language |
| Engal uyir adhu mannil maraindhalum | Even if our life disappears into the earth |
| Endrendrum vazhiya vazhiya nee | May you flourish forever and ever |
| Male | |
| Koththu koththai tamizharai nee | Even if you kill Tamils in bunches |
| Kondru kuvithaalum azhithaalum | Heap them up and destroy them |
| Tamizh mozhi vaalum varai | As long as the Tamil language lives |
| Tamizharkku azhivillai meendum thondrum | There is no destruction for Tamils, they will emerge again |
| Male | |
| Pottri paadhukaaththidu | Praise and protect |
| Nam mozhiyai | Our language |
| Ulagirkkae parappu semozhiyai | Spread the classical language to the world |
| Keeladi kaaladi maraindhaalum | Even if Keeladi's footsteps disappear |
| Sentamizhar sarugaai sarinthaalum | Even if classical Tamils fall like dry leaves |
| {Tamizh ullavari nam inam vaalum} – (4) | {As long as Tamil exists, our race will live} – (4) |
| Male | |
| Tamizhae en tamizhae | Oh Tamil, my Tamil |
| Chorus :Manidhanaai irunthaal oruvelai | Chorus: If you are human, perhaps |
| Tamizhanaai irupaai | You will be a Tamilian |
| Nee thamizhanaai irunthaal | If you are a Tamilian |
| Nanbaa oru manithanaai irappaai | Friend, you will live as a human being |
| Male :Tamizhae en tamizhae | Male: Oh Tamil, my Tamil |
{எம்மதமும் சம்மதமாகும்
தமிழ் வரமாகும் தமிழ் உரமாகும்
இந்த உலகாகும்.....எங்கள் உறவாகும்
தமிழி.....வழியே உயிரே......உறவே தமிழே} (2)
{Every religion will become equal
Tamil will be a boon, Tamil will be strength
This will become the world.. will become our relation
Tamizhi… path, life.. relation, Tamil}
மொழியால் இணைவாய்
மொழிதான் துணையே
என் தமிழ் இனமே
மொழிதான் பலமே
Unite through language
Language alone is the companion
My Tamil race
Language alone is strength
தமிழால்தான் நீயும் தமிழனே
Only through Tamil are you a Tamilian
மொழிதான் உறவே
மொழிதான் தொடர்பே
என் தமிழ் இனமே
மொழிதான் பலமே
Language alone is relationship
Language alone is connection
My Tamil race
Language alone is strength
தமிழால்தான் நீயும் தமிழனே
தமிழால்தான் யாரும் தமிழனே
தமிழ் அறிந்தால்தான் நாம் தமிழரே
என் தமிழ் இனமே மொழிதான் பலமே
என் தமிழ் இனமே மொழிதான் பலமே
Only through Tamil are you a Tamilian
Only through Tamil is anyone a Tamilian
Only if we know Tamil are we Tamilians
My Tamil race, language alone is strength
Male: My Tamil race, language alone is strength
{எம்மதமும் சம்மதமாகும்
தமிழ் வரமாகும் தமிழ் உரமாகும்
இந்த உலகாகும்.....எங்கள் உறவாகும்
தமிழி.....வழியே உயிரே......உறவே தமிழே} (2)
தமிழே......ஏ......
குழு :
தமிழே.......ஏ.....
{Every religion will become equal
Tamil will be a boon, Tamil will be strength
This will become the world.. will become our relation
Tamizhi… path, life.. relation, Tamil}
Male: Oh Tamil….
Chorus: Oh Tamil….
எங்கள் உடல் பொரு ஆவியும் நீ
குழு :
தமிழி
எங்கள் அறிவுக்குள் எரிகின்ற தீ
குழு :
தமிழி.......தமிழி
You are our body, possessions, and soul
Chorus: Tamizhi
Male: The fire burning inside our intellect
Chorus: Tamizhi… Tamizhi
தமிழ் அழிந்தால் இனம் அழியும்
தமிழ் அறிவால் மொழி பகிர்வாய்
பல பிரிவாய் ஏன் பிரிந்தாய்
இனி தமிழால் ஒன்றிணைவாய்
If Tamil perishes, the race perishes
Share the language with Tamil knowledge
Why did you separate into many divisions?
Unite now through Tamil
இனம் வேறு......மதம் வேறு
குலம் வேறு என பிரிந்திடும் வரலாறு
இருந்தாலு ஒரு போதும்
பகை உணர்வினை செம்மொழி வளர்க்காது
Race is separate… religion is separate
Caste is separate—that is the history of division
Even so, never
Will the classical language nurture feelings of hatred
மனிதனாய் இருந்தால் ஒரு வேலை
தமிழனாய் இருப்பாய்
தமிழனாய் இருப்பாய்
குழு :
நீ தமிழனாய் இருந்தால்
நண்பா ஒரு மனிதனாய் இறப்பாய்
மனிதனாய் இறப்பாய்
If you are human, perhaps
You will be a Tamilian
Male: You will be a Tamilian
Chorus: If you are a Tamilian
Friend, you will live as a human being
Male: You will live as a human being
ஹோ ஓஒ ஓஒ ஓஒ ஓஒ
குழு :
மனிதனாய் இருந்தால் ஒரு வேலை
தமிழனாய் இருப்பாய்
நீ தமிழனாய் இருந்தால்
நண்பா ஒரு மனிதனாய் இறப்பாய்
Hoo ooo ooo ooo oooo
Chorus: If you are human, perhaps
You will be a Tamilian
Nee thamizhanaai irunthaal
Friend, you will live as a human being
டிஜிட்டல் யுகத்துக்கு
வந்தடைந்த செந்தமிழே
To the digital age
Classical Tamil that has arrived
வணக்கம் உலகத்துக்காக உழைக்கும்
உலக தமிழர் அனைவருக்கும்
தமிழ்தானே நம்மை இணைக்கும்
அன்பாலே நம்மை பிணைக்கும்
பிற மொழிகளுக்கே துவக்கம்
தமிழ்தானே தமிழரின் விளக்கம்
Greetings to those working for the world
To all the Tamils around the world
Tamil alone unites us
Binds us with love
The beginning for other languages
Tamil alone is the beacon of Tamils
யாதும் ஊரே யாவரும் கேளீர்
தமிழ் அறிந்தால் ஒரு மனிதராய் வாழ்வீர்
ஒரு தலைமுறைக்கும் தமிழ் கற்று தருவீர்
தமிழே நம் அடையாளம் அறிவீர்
Every town is my home, all people are my kin
If you know Tamil, you will live as a human being
Teach Tamil to the next generation
Know that Tamil is our identity
உலகில் உள்ள மொழிகள் தோன்றும் முன்னே
தோன்றிய என் மொழி செம்மொழி
எங்கள் உயிர் அது மண்ணில் மறைந்தாலும்
என்றென்றும் வாழிய வாழிய நீ
Before the languages of the world were born
My language that emerged is a classical language
Even if our life disappears into the earth
May you flourish forever and ever
கொத்து கொத்தாய் தமிழரை நீ
கொன்று குவித்தாலும் அழித்தாலும்
தமிழ் மொழி வாழும் வரை
தமிழருக்கே அழிவில்லை மீண்டும் தோன்றும்
Even if you kill Tamils in bunches
Heap them up and destroy them
As long as the Tamil language lives
There is no destruction for Tamils, they will emerge again
போற்றி பாதுக்காத்திடு
நம் மொழியை
உலகிற்கே பரப்பு செம்மொழியை
கீழடி காலடி மறைந்தாலும்
செந்தமிழர் சருகாய் சரிந்தாலும்
{தமிழ் உள்ளவரை நம் இனம் வாழும்} (4)
Praise and protect
Our language
Spread the classical language to the world
Even if Keeladi's footsteps disappear
Even if classical Tamils fall like dry leaves
{As long as Tamil exists, our race will live} – (4)
தமிழே என் தமிழே
குழு :
மனிதனாய் இருந்தால் ஒரு வேலை
தமிழனாய் இருப்பாய்
நீ தமிழனாய் இருந்தால்
நண்பா ஒரு மனிதனாய் இறப்பாய்
தமிழே என் தமிழே
Oh Tamil, my Tamil
Chorus: If you are human, perhaps
You will be a Tamilian
If you are a Tamilian
Friend, you will live as a human being
Male: Oh Tamil, my Tamil
{Emmathamum samathamaagum
{Every religion will become equal
Tamil varamaagum tamil uramaagum
Tamil will be a boon, Tamil will be strength
Indha ulagaagum.. engal uravaagum
This will become the world.. will become our relation
Tamizhi…valiyae uyirae.. uravae tamizhae} (2)
Tamizhi… path, life.. relation, Tamil}
Mozhiyaal inaivaai
Unite through language
Mozhi dhaan thunaiyae
Language alone is the companion
En tamizh inamae
My Tamil race
Mozhi dhaan balamae
Language alone is strength
Tamizhaal dhaan neeyum tamizhanae
Only through Tamil are you a Tamilian
Mozhidhaan uravae
Language alone is relationship
Mozhi dhaan thodarbae
Language alone is connection
En tamizh inamae
My Tamil race
Mozhi dhaan balamae
Language alone is strength
Tamizhaal dhaan neeyum tamizhanae
Only through Tamil are you a Tamilian
Tamizhaal dhaan yaarum tamizhanae
Only through Tamil is anyone a Tamilian
Tamizh arindhaal dhaan naam tamizharae
Only if we know Tamil are we Tamilians
En tamizh inamae mozhi dhaan balamae
My Tamil race, language alone is strength
Male :En tamizh inamae mozhi dhaan balamae
Male: My Tamil race, language alone is strength
{Emmathamum samathamaagum
{Every religion will become equal
Tamil varamaagum tamil uramaagum
Tamil will be a boon, Tamil will be strength
Indha ulagaagum.. engal uravaagum
This will become the world.. will become our relation
Tamizhi…valiyae uyirae.. uravae tamizhae} (2)
Tamizhi… path, life.. relation, Tamil}
Male :Tamizhae….ae…..
Male: Oh Tamil….
Chorus :Tamizhae….ae….
Chorus: Oh Tamil….
Engal udal poru aaviyum nee
You are our body, possessions, and soul
Chorus :Tamizhi
Chorus: Tamizhi
Male :Engal arivukkul eringindra thee
Male: The fire burning inside our intellect
Chorus :Tamizhi…tamizhi
Chorus: Tamizhi… Tamizhi
Tamizh alindhaal inam azhiyum
If Tamil perishes, the race perishes
Tamizh arivaal mozhi pagirvaai
Share the language with Tamil knowledge
Pala pirivaai yen pirinthaai
Why did you separate into many divisions?
Ini tamizhaal ondrinaivaai
Unite now through Tamil
Inam veru… madham veru
Race is separate… religion is separate
Kulam veru ena pirinthidum varalaaru
Caste is separate—that is the history of division
Irunthaalum oru podhum
Even so, never
Pagai unarvinai semozhi valarkkaathu
Will the classical language nurture feelings of hatred
Manidhanaai irunthaal oruvelai
If you are human, perhaps
Tamizhanaai irupaai
You will be a Tamilian
Male :Tamizhanaai irupaai
Male: You will be a Tamilian
Chorus :Nee thamizhanaai irunthaal
Chorus: If you are a Tamilian
Nanbaa oru manithanaai irappaai
Friend, you will live as a human being
Male :Manithanaai irapaai
Male: You will live as a human being
Hoo ooo ooo ooo oooo
Hoo ooo ooo ooo oooo
Chorus :Manidhanaai irunthaal oruvelai
Chorus: If you are human, perhaps
Tamizhanaai irupaai
You will be a Tamilian
Nee thamizhanaai irunthaal
Nee thamizhanaai irunthaal
Nanbaa oru manithanaai irappaai
Friend, you will live as a human being
Digital uygaththukku
To the digital age
Vanthadaintha senthamizhae
Classical Tamil that has arrived
Vanakkam ulagathukaaga ulaikkum
Greetings to those working for the world
Ulaga tamizhar anaivarukkum
To all the Tamils around the world
Tamizh dhanae nammai inaikkum
Tamil alone unites us
Anbaaalae nammai pinaikkum
Binds us with love
Pira mozhigalukkae thuvakkam
The beginning for other languages
Tamizh dhanae tamizharin vilakkam
Tamil alone is the beacon of Tamils
Yaadhum oorae yaavarum kelir
Every town is my home, all people are my kin
Tamizh arindhaal oru manidhanaai vaalveer
If you know Tamil, you will live as a human being
Oru thalaimuraikkum tamil kattru tharuveer
Teach Tamil to the next generation
Tamizhae nam adaiyaalam ariveer
Know that Tamil is our identity
Ulagail ulla mozhigal thondrum munnae
Before the languages of the world were born
Thondriya en mozhi semozhi
My language that emerged is a classical language
Engal uyir adhu mannil maraindhalum
Even if our life disappears into the earth
Endrendrum vazhiya vazhiya nee
May you flourish forever and ever
Koththu koththai tamizharai nee
Even if you kill Tamils in bunches
Kondru kuvithaalum azhithaalum
Heap them up and destroy them
Tamizh mozhi vaalum varai
As long as the Tamil language lives
Tamizharkku azhivillai meendum thondrum
There is no destruction for Tamils, they will emerge again
Pottri paadhukaaththidu
Praise and protect
Nam mozhiyai
Our language
Ulagirkkae parappu semozhiyai
Spread the classical language to the world
Keeladi kaaladi maraindhaalum
Even if Keeladi's footsteps disappear
Sentamizhar sarugaai sarinthaalum
Even if classical Tamils fall like dry leaves
{Tamizh ullavari nam inam vaalum} – (4)
{As long as Tamil exists, our race will live} – (4)
Tamizhae en tamizhae
Oh Tamil, my Tamil
Chorus :Manidhanaai irunthaal oruvelai
Chorus: If you are human, perhaps
Tamizhanaai irupaai
You will be a Tamilian
Nee thamizhanaai irunthaal
If you are a Tamilian
Nanbaa oru manithanaai irappaai
Friend, you will live as a human being
Male :Tamizhae en tamizhae
Male: Oh Tamil, my Tamil
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The title track 'Tamizhi' from the documentary web series of the same name is a powerful anthem celebrating the ancient origins, resilience, and unifying essence of the Tamil language and identity. Hiphop Tamizha highlights Tamil not merely as a tool of communication, but as the foundational soul, intellect, and heritage of Tamil people globally. The song urges Tamils separated by religion, caste, and geography to transcend divisions and unite under the umbrella of their shared linguistic roots, asserting that true humanity and Tamil identity are deeply intertwined.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Inam veru… madham veru / Kulam veru ena pirinthidum varalaaru”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds in words within the line or across consecutive lines, such as 'Inam' and 'Kulam' or 'Tamizh' and 'Tamizhar'.
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Emmathamum samathamaagum / Tamil varamaagum tamil uramaagum”
Matching second consonants across lines, e.g., 'Emmathamum' and 'Tamil' (m/m rhythm) or 'Ulagail' and 'Thondriya'.
Allusion (Sangam Literature Citation)
“Yaadhum oorae yaavarum kelir”
Direct reference to Kaniyan Pungundranar's famous Purananuru verse 'Yaadhum Oorae Yaavarum Kelir' (Every town is my home, all people are my kin).
Metaphor
“Engal arivukkul eringindra thee”
Describing the Tamil language as 'the fire burning inside our intellect' (eringindra thee).
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Trivia
This song served as the title track for Hiphop Tamizha's 8-episode research documentary series 'Tamizhi' (2019), which explored the evolution of the Tamil script (Tamil-Brahmi) from ancient archaeological excavations like Keeladi.
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