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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Thamizhan Veera Thamizhan

From Sura · 2010

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singer
Rahul Nambiar
Music director
Mani Sharma
Details
Sura2010

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thamizhan veera thamizhanTamilian, brave Tamilian
Thalamai thaangum oruvanThe one who assumes leadership
Thuyaram nerntha idathilIn a place where sorrow strikes
Thozhan thol koduppaanA friend who lends a shoulder
Male
Analai pola iruppaanHe will be like fire
Adimai vilangai udaippaanHe will break the chains of slavery
Than nizhalai kooda mithithaalIf someone steps even on his shadow
Netri kan thirappaanHe will open his third eye
Male
Thamizhan veera thamizhanTamilian, brave Tamilian
Thalamai thaangum oruvanThe one who assumes leadership
Thuyaram nerntha idathilIn a place where sorrow strikes
Thozhan thol koduppaanA friend who lends a shoulder
Male
Ivanai theenda ninaithaalIf anyone tries to touch him
Irumbu kaiyaal azhipaanHe will destroy them with an iron hand
Irulai pokka ivanaeTo dispel darkness, he himself
Vilakkai pol varuvaanWill arrive like a lamp
Dharmam kaakka endrumTo protect righteousness, always
Thannai thaanae tharuvaanHe will sacrifice himself
Adharmam azhikka ivanaeTo destroy unrighteousness, he himself
Aayudham aagiduvaanWill become the weapon
Male
Thamizhan veera thamizhanTamilian, brave Tamilian
Thalamai thaangum oruvanThe one who assumes leadership
Thuyaram nerntha idathilIn a place where sorrow strikes
Thozhan thol koduppaanA friend who lends a shoulder
Male
Erimalai polae ezhuvaanHe will rise like a volcano
Edhiriyum ivanai thozhuvaanEven his enemy will bow to him
Puyalai pola vanthuComing like a storm
Porkkalam vendriduvaanHe will conquer the battlefield
Thaniyae nindru jeyippaanStanding alone, he will triumph
Tharaniyil endrum nilaippaanHe will endure forever on this earth
Ivanai pola oruvanA person like him
Inimel yaar varuvaanWho else can ever come in the future?
Male
Thamizhan veera thamizhanTamilian, brave Tamilian
Thalamai thaangum oruvanThe one who assumes leadership
Thuyaram nerntha idathilIn a place where sorrow strikes
Thozhan thol koduppaanA friend who lends a shoulder
Male
Analai pola iruppaanHe will be like fire
Adimai vilangai udaippaanHe will break the chains of slavery
Than nizhalai kooda mithiththaalIf someone steps even on his shadow
Netri kan thirappaanHe will open his third eye

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Thamizhan Veera Thamizhan is a high-energy heroic anthem celebrating the courage, righteousness, and leadership of a brave Tamil protagonist. The song describes a savior figure who stands up for the oppressed, breaks the shackles of tyranny, and acts as a beacon of hope in times of dark distress. He is portrayed as a loyal friend to those in grief and an invincible force against injustice. Through powerful imagery of nature and mythology—comparing him to a volcano, a storm, fire, and Lord Shiva opening his third eye—the song exalts his unmatched valor and righteous wrath. Ultimately, it emphasizes that he stands alone in his greatness, sacrificing himself for justice and conquering every battle, ensuring his immortal legacy on earth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Thamizhan veera thamizhan / Thalamai thaangum oruvan

The repetition of the second consonant sound in 'Thamizhan' and 'Thalamai'.

Simile (Upamai)

Irulai pokka ivanae / Vilakkai pol varuvaan

Comparing the hero's arrival to a lamp dispelling darkness using the comparison word 'pol'.

Simile (Upamai)

Erimalai polae ezhuvaan

Comparing the hero's rising power to an erupting volcano ('Erimalai polae').

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Than nizhalai kooda mithithaal / Netri kan thirappaan

Exaggerating the hero's anger as opening the divine third eye ('Netri kan') if his shadow is stepped on.

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Trivia

The song serves as the hero introduction theme in actor Vijay's landmark 50th film 'Sura' (2010), composed by Mani Sharma.

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