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Lyrics & meaning

Thamizhanoda Veeramellaam

From Thamezharasan · 2020

Lyricist
ARP. Jayaraam
Singer
Sid Sriram
Music director
Isaignani Ilayaraja
Details
Thamezharasan2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Thamizhanoda veeram ellaamAll the bravery of Tamils
Tharperuma kadhaigal illaAre not self-aggrandizing tall tales
Sarithiranthaan thambiIt is pure history, my brother
Vaada vaa…Come on, come...
Male
Thamizhanoda veeram ellaamAll the bravery of Tamils
Tharperuma kadhaigal illaAre not self-aggrandizing tall tales
Sarithiranthaan thambiIt is pure history, my brother
Vaada vaa…Come on, come...
Male
Sarithiratha poratti viduTurn over the pages of history
Saadhanaiya kanakku eduCalculate the achievements
Kanakkil illaa kanakku idhu daThis is an uncountable calculation, man
Male
Vetri kodi thokkipudiHold high the flag of victory
Paattupadi vettuvedi vettuvedi daaSing a song and burst crackers, burst crackers, man
Male
Thamizhanoda veeram ellaamAll the bravery of Tamils
Tharperuma kadhaigal illaAre not self-aggrandizing tall tales
Sarithiranthaan thambiIt is pure history, my brother
Vaada vaa…Come on, come...
Male
SarithirathaChorus :Poratti viduTurn over history (Chorus: Turn it over)
Male :SaadhanaiyaChorus :Kanakku eduTake the achievements (Chorus: Calculate them)
Male :Kanakkil illaa kanakku idhu daMale: This is an uncountable calculation, man
Male
Vetri kodiChorus :ThokkipudiFlag of victory (Chorus: Hold it high)
Male :PaattupadiMale: Sing a song
Chorus :Vettuvedi vettuvedi daaChorus: Burst crackers, burst crackers, man
Male
Vadakkae imayam thottu kalleduthuFetching a stone from the Himalayas in the north
Therkkae thatti thatti silaiyeduthaanHe sculpted a statue in the south
Kappal katti kadalil padai eduthuBuilding ships, he led an army across the seas
Ettu thikkum vetri kodiyanattaanHe planted the flag of victory in all eight directions
Male
Naattoda ellaiyae illaama aakkinaanHe expanded the country's borders without limits
Pattoda adangaadhu pathaadhuA silk banner isn't enough to contain it all
Thottrodum edhiriyin thozhil kal yettriyaeLoading heavy stones on the shoulders of defeated enemies
Thookkavachi koyigal katti vachaanHe built grand temples reaching high
Male
Thamizhanoda veeram ellaamAll the bravery of Tamils
Tharperuma kadhaigal illaAre not self-aggrandizing tall tales
Sarithiranthaan thambiIt is pure history, my brother
Vaada vaa…Come on, come...
Male
Vetrikkendra aattam aaduvathuPlaying the game destined for victory
Katru kondal kittum vetri adhuIf learned, that victory will be attained
Thittam pottaal vetri vandhidumaWill victory come just by making a plan?
Nambi sendraal vetri kai vidumaWill victory abandon you if you march with faith?
Male
Ellorukkum nallavan engaeyum illadaThere is no person who is good to everyone anywhere, man
Kadavulukkum edhirigal irundhangadaEven God had enemies, man
Unnoda aaduravan unnoda nanban thaanThe one who plays against you is your friend
Unakku avan potti thaan edhiri illadaHe is your competitor, not your enemy, man
Male
Thamizhanoda veeram ellaamAll the bravery of Tamils
Tharperuma kadhaigal illaAre not self-aggrandizing tall tales
Sarithiranthaan thambiIt is pure history, my brother
Vaada vaa…Come on, come...
Male
SarithirathaHistory
Chorus :SarithirathaChorus: History
Male :PorattividuMale: Turn it over
Chorus :PorattividuChorus: Turn it over
Male :SaadhanaiyaMale: Achievements
Chorus :SaadhanaiyaChorus: Achievements
Male :Kanakku eduMale: Calculate them
Chorus :Kanakku eduChorus: Calculate them
Male :Kanakkil illaa kanakku idhu daMale: This is an uncountable calculation, man
Male
Vetri kodiChorus :ThokkipudiFlag of victory (Chorus: Hold it high)
Male :PaattupadiMale: Sing a song
Chorus :Vettuvedi vettuvedi daaChorus: Burst crackers, burst crackers, man

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a high-energy celebratory anthem that honors the rich historical heritage, courage, and monumental accomplishments of the Tamil people. It asserts that Tamil valor is backed by documented historical facts rather than self-absorbed legends, citing legendary historical achievements such as bringing stones from the Himalayas to carve statues and launching naval expeditions across oceans to plant victory flags in distant lands. Beyond historical pride, the lyricist delivers philosophical advice on life and competition, urging listeners to work hard with faith, view opponents as healthy competitors rather than enemies, and maintain confidence regardless of detractors.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Thamizhanoda veeram ellaam / Tharperuma kadhaigal illa”

Matching initial consonant sounds 'Th' across consecutive words in 'Thamizhanoda' and 'Tharperuma'.

Historical Allusion

“Vadakkae imayam thottu kalleduthu / Therkkae thatti thatti silaiyeduthaan”

References the historical event from the epic Silappatikaram where King Cheran Senguttuvan marched to the Himalayas to bring a stone for Kannagi's statue, and the naval conquest of Chola kings.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Thittam pottaal vetri vandhiduma / Nambi sendraal vetri kai viduma”

Matching end sounds with 'vandhiduma' and 'kai viduma'.

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Trivia

The lyrics directly reference the epic exploits of ancient Tamil monarchs: Cheran Senguttuvan's expedition to the Himalayas for Kannagi's memorial stone (from the epic Silappatikaram) and Rajendra Chola I's famous naval expansion across Southeast Asia.

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