Thamizhan Pattu
From Eeswaran · 2021
- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Music director
- Thaman S
- Details
- Eeswaran2021
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ooraana oorayellam oonga vaikkum kolasaamy | Oh clan deity who prospers every village across the land, |
| Un pera cholli vaarom munnera vazhi kaami | We come chanting your name, show us the path to progress! |
| Maavilakku pottudidarom maasumaru pokkidaiya….aa…. | We light flour lamps for you, remove all our flaws and sins... |
| Kaavadiyum thookkidurom kadaisi varai kaathidaiya | We carry the Kaavadi for you, protect us till the very end! |
| Chorus | |
| Varaan varaan…thalaivan | He is coming, he is coming... the leader! |
| Varaan varaan…thalaivan | He is coming, he is coming... the leader! |
| Varaan varaan adi dhill-ah thamizhan | He is coming, he is coming, look—a courageous Tamilian! |
| Varaan varaan adi dhill-ah thamizhan | He is coming, he is coming, look—a courageous Tamilian! |
| Male | |
| Naade kidu kidukka nattathuthaan poothiduchu | Shaking the entire country, true prosperity has blossomed. |
| Naalum paraiyadukka nalla kaalam vanthuduchu | As Parai drums beat constantly, a good time has arrived. |
| Kungumamum santhanamum neththi yengum ottiduchu | Kumkum and sandalwood paste adorn every forehead. |
| Kuttappatta koottam idhu kotaiyayum thottuduchu | This oppressed crowd has now reached the fort of power! |
| Male | |
| Thananthani naadu illai tamilnadu | Tamil Nadu is not an isolated land, |
| Nee thattukkettu porathenna veli nadu | Why do you wander aimlessly going to foreign lands? |
| Unnai ennai vaazha vaikkum tamilnadu | Tamil Nadu sustains both you and me, |
| Nee velai seiyya alli tharum vayakkaadu | The farmland gives abundantly for you to work. |
| Male | |
| Hei uthatula namakku thamizh irukku | Hey, the Tamil language rests on our lips, |
| Usuraiyum kodukka uravirukku | We have kin ready to lay down their lives for us. |
| Iruttula kedanthae thavikkaatha | Do not suffer lying in darkness, |
| Nee adakkura manushana madhikkatha | Do not respect a person who oppresses you. |
| Chorus | |
| Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan | Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian, |
| Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan | The leader who rewrites history! |
| Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan | Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian, |
| Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan | The leader who rewrites history! |
| Chorus | |
| Varaan varaan intha thamizhan | He is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian, |
| Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan | The leader who rewrites history! |
| Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan | Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian, |
| Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan | The leader who rewrites history! |
| Male | |
| Naade kidu kidukka nattathuthaan poothiduchu | Shaking the entire country, true prosperity has blossomed. |
| Naalum paraiyadukka nalla kaalam vanthuduchu | As Parai drums beat constantly, a good time has arrived. |
| Kungumamum santhanamum neththi yengum ottiduchu | Kumkum and sandalwood paste adorn every forehead. |
| Kuttappatta koottam idhu kotaiyayum thottuduchu | This oppressed crowd has now reached the fort of power! |
| Male | |
| Thananthani naadu illai tamilnadu | Tamil Nadu is not an isolated land, |
| Nee thattukkettu porathenna veli nadu | Why do you wander aimlessly going to foreign lands? |
| Unnai ennai vaazha vaikkum tamilnadu | Tamil Nadu sustains both you and me, |
| Nee velai seiyya alli tharum vayakkaadu | The farmland gives abundantly for you to work. |
| Male | |
| ………………… | |
| Male | |
| Mannaathi mannarellam manna nambi ninnaga | Great kings of kings relied on the soil, |
| Maanathoda veeram kaakka sandai seiyya sonnanga…..aa….ae…. | They told us to fight to protect honor and valor... |
| Porantha oora maranthu neeyum pozhappa paakka poniye | Forgetting your birthplace, you left in search of livelihood, |
| Puzhuthikkaatta maladiyakki naragam vaazhvu vaazhnthiyae | Turning dusty fields barren, living a hellish life. |
| Male | |
| Nilatha nee madhicha osanthidalam | If you respect the soil, you can rise high, |
| Irukkura varaiyil sirichidalam | As long as we live, we can live happily with smiles. |
| Arupadai muruganum thunai iruppan | Lord Murugan of Arupadai will stand as our support, |
| Nella aruthida maniyena velanjiruppan | He will yield crops like precious gems for harvest! |
| Chorus | |
| Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan | Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian, |
| Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan | The leader who rewrites history! |
| Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan | Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian, |
| Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan | The leader who rewrites history! |
| Chorus | |
| Varaan varaan intha thamizhan | He is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian, |
| Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan | The leader who rewrites history! |
| Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan | Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian, |
| Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan | The leader who rewrites history! |
| Male | |
| Naade kidu kidukka nattathuthaan poothiduchu | Shaking the entire country, true prosperity has blossomed. |
| Naalum paraiyadukka nalla kaalam vanthuduchu | As Parai drums beat constantly, a good time has arrived. |
| Kungumamum santhanamum neththi yengum ottiduchu | Kumkum and sandalwood paste adorn every forehead. |
| Kuttappatta koottam idhu kotaiyayum thottuduchu | This oppressed crowd has now reached the fort of power! |
| Male | |
| Thananthani naadu illai tamilnadu | Tamil Nadu is not an isolated land, |
| Nee thattukkettu porathenna veli nadu | Why do you wander aimlessly going to foreign lands? |
| Unnai ennai vaazha vaikkum tamilnadu | Tamil Nadu sustains both you and me, |
| Nee velai seiyya alli tharum vayakkaadu | The farmland gives abundantly for you to work. |
| Male | |
| Ooraana oorayellam oonga vaikkum kolasaamy | Oh clan deity who prospers every village across the land, |
| Hey…..ae…..ae…..ae….. | Hey... ae... ae... ae... |
ஊரான ஊர எல்லாம் ஓங்க வைக்கும் கொலசாமி....
உன் பேர சொல்லி வாரோம் முன்னேற வழி காமி
மாவிளக்கு போட்டிடறோம் மாசுமறு போக்கிடையா...ஆ
காவடியும் தூக்கிடுறோம் கடைசி வரை காத்திடையா...
Oh clan deity who prospers every village across the land,
We come chanting your name, show us the path to progress!
We light flour lamps for you, remove all our flaws and sins...
We carry the Kaavadi for you, protect us till the very end!
வரான் வரான்.....தலைவன்
வரான் வரான்.....தலைவன்
வரான் வரான் அடி தில்லா தமிழன்
வரான் வரான் அடி தில்லா தமிழன்
He is coming, he is coming... the leader!
He is coming, he is coming... the leader!
He is coming, he is coming, look—a courageous Tamilian!
He is coming, he is coming, look—a courageous Tamilian!
நாடே கிடு கிடுக்க நட்டத்துதான் பூத்திடுச்சு
நாளும் பறையடுக்க நல்ல காலம் வந்திடுச்சு
குங்குமமும் சந்தனமும் நெத்தி எங்கும் ஒட்டிடுச்சு
குட்டப்பட்ட கூட்டம் இது கோட்டையையும் தொட்டுடிச்சு
Shaking the entire country, true prosperity has blossomed.
As Parai drums beat constantly, a good time has arrived.
Kumkum and sandalwood paste adorn every forehead.
This oppressed crowd has now reached the fort of power!
தன்னந்தனி நாடு இல்ல தமிழ்நாடு
நீ தட்டுகெட்டு போறதென்ன வெளி நாடு
உன்னை என்னை வாழ வைக்கும் தமிழ்நாடு
நீ வேலை செய்ய அள்ளி தரும் வயக்காடு
Tamil Nadu is not an isolated land,
Why do you wander aimlessly going to foreign lands?
Tamil Nadu sustains both you and me,
The farmland gives abundantly for you to work.
ஹேய் உதட்டுல நமக்கு தமிழ் இருக்கு
உசுரையும் கொடுக்க உறவிருக்கு
இருட்டுல கெடந்தே தவிக்காத
நீ அடக்குற மனுஷன மதிக்காத
Hey, the Tamil language rests on our lips,
We have kin ready to lay down their lives for us.
Do not suffer lying in darkness,
Do not respect a person who oppresses you.
ஹேய் வரான் வரான் இந்த தமிழன்
வரலாற்ற திருத்தி எழுதும் தலைவன்
ஹேய் வரான் வரான் இந்த தமிழன்
வரலாற்ற திருத்தி எழுதும் தலைவன்
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
The leader who rewrites history!
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
The leader who rewrites history!
வரான் வரான் இந்த தமிழன்
வரலாற்ற திருத்தி எழுதும் தலைவன்
ஹேய் வரான் வரான் இந்த தமிழன்
வரலாற்ற திருத்தி எழுதும் தலைவன்
He is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
The leader who rewrites history!
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
The leader who rewrites history!
நாடே கிடு கிடுக்க நட்டத்துதான் பூத்திடுச்சு
நாளும் பறையடுக்க நல்ல காலம் வந்திடுச்சு
குங்குமமும் சந்தனமும் நெத்தி எங்கும் ஒட்டிடுச்சு
குட்டப்பட்ட கூட்டம் இது கோட்டையையும் தொட்டுடிச்சு
Shaking the entire country, true prosperity has blossomed.
As Parai drums beat constantly, a good time has arrived.
Kumkum and sandalwood paste adorn every forehead.
This oppressed crowd has now reached the fort of power!
தன்னந்தனி நாடு இல்ல தமிழ்நாடு
நீ தட்டுகெட்டு போறதென்ன வெளி நாடு
உன்னை என்னை வாழ வைக்கும் தமிழ்நாடு
நீ வேலை செய்ய அள்ளி தரும் வயக்காடு
Tamil Nadu is not an isolated land,
Why do you wander aimlessly going to foreign lands?
Tamil Nadu sustains both you and me,
The farmland gives abundantly for you to work.
...........................
மன்னாதி மன்னரெல்லாம் மண்ண நம்பி நின்னாங்க
மானத்தோட வீரம் காக்க சண்டை செய்ய சொன்னங்க...ஆ...ஆ...
பொறந்த ஊற மறந்து நீயும் பொழப்ப பாக்க போனியே
புழுதிக்காட்ட மலடியாக்கி நரகம் வாழ்வு வாழ்ந்தியே
Great kings of kings relied on the soil,
They told us to fight to protect honor and valor...
Forgetting your birthplace, you left in search of livelihood,
Turning dusty fields barren, living a hellish life.
நிலத்த நீ மதிச்சா ஒசந்திடலாம்
இருக்குற வரையில் சிரிச்சிடலாம்
அறுபடை முருகனும் துணை இருப்பான்
நெல்ல அறுத்திட மணியென வெளஞ்சிருப்பான்
If you respect the soil, you can rise high,
As long as we live, we can live happily with smiles.
Lord Murugan of Arupadai will stand as our support,
He will yield crops like precious gems for harvest!
ஹேய் வரான் வரான் இந்த தமிழன்
வரலாற்ற திருத்தி எழுதும் தலைவன்
ஹேய் வரான் வரான் இந்த தமிழன்
வரலாற்ற திருத்தி எழுதும் தலைவன்
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
The leader who rewrites history!
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
The leader who rewrites history!
வரான் வரான் இந்த தமிழன்
வரலாற்ற திருத்தி எழுதும் தலைவன்
ஹேய் வரான் வரான் இந்த தமிழன்
வரலாற்ற திருத்தி எழுதும் தலைவன்
He is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
The leader who rewrites history!
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
The leader who rewrites history!
நாடே கிடு கிடுக்க நட்டத்துதான் பூத்திடுச்சு
நாளும் பறையடுக்க நல்ல காலம் வந்திடுச்சு
குங்குமமும் சந்தனமும் நெத்தி எங்கும் ஒட்டிடுச்சு
குட்டப்பட்ட கூட்டம் இது கோட்டையையும் தொட்டுடிச்சு
Shaking the entire country, true prosperity has blossomed.
As Parai drums beat constantly, a good time has arrived.
Kumkum and sandalwood paste adorn every forehead.
This oppressed crowd has now reached the fort of power!
தன்னந்தனி நாடு இல்ல தமிழ்நாடு
நீ தட்டுகெட்டு போறதென்ன வெளி நாடு
உன்னை என்னை வாழ வைக்கும் தமிழ்நாடு
நீ வேலை செய்ய அள்ளி தரும் வயக்காடு
Tamil Nadu is not an isolated land,
Why do you wander aimlessly going to foreign lands?
Tamil Nadu sustains both you and me,
The farmland gives abundantly for you to work.
ஊரான ஊர எல்லாம் ஓங்க வைக்கும் கொலசாமி
ஹேய்.....ஏ.....ஏ....ஏ.....
Oh clan deity who prospers every village across the land,
Hey... ae... ae... ae...
Ooraana oorayellam oonga vaikkum kolasaamy
Oh clan deity who prospers every village across the land,
Un pera cholli vaarom munnera vazhi kaami
We come chanting your name, show us the path to progress!
Maavilakku pottudidarom maasumaru pokkidaiya….aa….
We light flour lamps for you, remove all our flaws and sins...
Kaavadiyum thookkidurom kadaisi varai kaathidaiya
We carry the Kaavadi for you, protect us till the very end!
Varaan varaan…thalaivan
He is coming, he is coming... the leader!
Varaan varaan…thalaivan
He is coming, he is coming... the leader!
Varaan varaan adi dhill-ah thamizhan
He is coming, he is coming, look—a courageous Tamilian!
Varaan varaan adi dhill-ah thamizhan
He is coming, he is coming, look—a courageous Tamilian!
Naade kidu kidukka nattathuthaan poothiduchu
Shaking the entire country, true prosperity has blossomed.
Naalum paraiyadukka nalla kaalam vanthuduchu
As Parai drums beat constantly, a good time has arrived.
Kungumamum santhanamum neththi yengum ottiduchu
Kumkum and sandalwood paste adorn every forehead.
Kuttappatta koottam idhu kotaiyayum thottuduchu
This oppressed crowd has now reached the fort of power!
Thananthani naadu illai tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu is not an isolated land,
Nee thattukkettu porathenna veli nadu
Why do you wander aimlessly going to foreign lands?
Unnai ennai vaazha vaikkum tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu sustains both you and me,
Nee velai seiyya alli tharum vayakkaadu
The farmland gives abundantly for you to work.
Hei uthatula namakku thamizh irukku
Hey, the Tamil language rests on our lips,
Usuraiyum kodukka uravirukku
We have kin ready to lay down their lives for us.
Iruttula kedanthae thavikkaatha
Do not suffer lying in darkness,
Nee adakkura manushana madhikkatha
Do not respect a person who oppresses you.
Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan
The leader who rewrites history!
Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan
The leader who rewrites history!
Varaan varaan intha thamizhan
He is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan
The leader who rewrites history!
Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan
The leader who rewrites history!
Naade kidu kidukka nattathuthaan poothiduchu
Shaking the entire country, true prosperity has blossomed.
Naalum paraiyadukka nalla kaalam vanthuduchu
As Parai drums beat constantly, a good time has arrived.
Kungumamum santhanamum neththi yengum ottiduchu
Kumkum and sandalwood paste adorn every forehead.
Kuttappatta koottam idhu kotaiyayum thottuduchu
This oppressed crowd has now reached the fort of power!
Thananthani naadu illai tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu is not an isolated land,
Nee thattukkettu porathenna veli nadu
Why do you wander aimlessly going to foreign lands?
Unnai ennai vaazha vaikkum tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu sustains both you and me,
Nee velai seiyya alli tharum vayakkaadu
The farmland gives abundantly for you to work.
…………………
Mannaathi mannarellam manna nambi ninnaga
Great kings of kings relied on the soil,
Maanathoda veeram kaakka sandai seiyya sonnanga…..aa….ae….
They told us to fight to protect honor and valor...
Porantha oora maranthu neeyum pozhappa paakka poniye
Forgetting your birthplace, you left in search of livelihood,
Puzhuthikkaatta maladiyakki naragam vaazhvu vaazhnthiyae
Turning dusty fields barren, living a hellish life.
Nilatha nee madhicha osanthidalam
If you respect the soil, you can rise high,
Irukkura varaiyil sirichidalam
As long as we live, we can live happily with smiles.
Arupadai muruganum thunai iruppan
Lord Murugan of Arupadai will stand as our support,
Nella aruthida maniyena velanjiruppan
He will yield crops like precious gems for harvest!
Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan
The leader who rewrites history!
Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan
The leader who rewrites history!
Varaan varaan intha thamizhan
He is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan
The leader who rewrites history!
Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan
Hey, he is coming, he is coming—this Tamilian,
Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan
The leader who rewrites history!
Naade kidu kidukka nattathuthaan poothiduchu
Shaking the entire country, true prosperity has blossomed.
Naalum paraiyadukka nalla kaalam vanthuduchu
As Parai drums beat constantly, a good time has arrived.
Kungumamum santhanamum neththi yengum ottiduchu
Kumkum and sandalwood paste adorn every forehead.
Kuttappatta koottam idhu kotaiyayum thottuduchu
This oppressed crowd has now reached the fort of power!
Thananthani naadu illai tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu is not an isolated land,
Nee thattukkettu porathenna veli nadu
Why do you wander aimlessly going to foreign lands?
Unnai ennai vaazha vaikkum tamilnadu
Tamil Nadu sustains both you and me,
Nee velai seiyya alli tharum vayakkaadu
The farmland gives abundantly for you to work.
Ooraana oorayellam oonga vaikkum kolasaamy
Oh clan deity who prospers every village across the land,
Hey…..ae…..ae…..ae…..
Hey... ae... ae... ae...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Varaan Varaan Intha Thamizhan from the film Eeswaran (2021) is a high-energy hero-introduction song and cultural anthem. It begins with traditional prayers to local guardian deities (Kula Deivam), seeking divine blessings and guidance for prosperity. The song transitions into celebrating the arrival of a heroic leader who stands up for oppressed communities, empowering them to rise up and claim their rights.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Varaan varaan…thalaivan”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Va' across words in the same line.
Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Kuttappatta koottam idhu kotaiyayum thottuduchu”
Matching second consonants across lines, creating rhythmic harmony ('tt' in Kuttappatta and kotaiyayum).
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Hey varaan varaan intha thamizhan / Varalatra thiruththi ezhudhum thalaivan”
Repetition of the opening phrase 'Varaan varaan intha thamizhan' across multiple refrains to build intensity and heroic anticipation.
Cultural Imagery & Symbolism
“Maavilakku pottudidarom maasumaru pokkidaiya”
Use of ritualistic elements like 'Maavilakku' (flour lamps), 'Kaavadi', 'Kungumam' (vermilion), and 'Parai' drums to ground the hero in authentic Tamil rural heritage.
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Trivia
Featured in Silambarasan TR's (STR) rural action-drama Eeswaran (2021), directed by Suseenthiran. The music was composed by S. Thaman, and the lyrics were penned by Yugabharathi. The track heavily incorporates traditional folk drum rhythms like the Parai, emphasizing Tamil pride and agrarian roots.
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