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Lyrics & meaning

Thani Vazhi

From Darbar · 2020

Lyricist
Yogi B
Singers
Yogi B, Anirudh Ravichander, Shakthisree Gopalan
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Darbar2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Oh we taking over this showOh we are taking over this show
Step it up back it up lock and loadStep it up, back it up, lock and load
Damn you never seen this beforeDamn, you have never seen this before
Follow the leader nowFollow the leader now
Male
Tholpattai natchathiramStars on his shoulder epaulettes
Kaaki sattai neethi kavasamKhaki uniform is his armor of justice
Per sonnaal kottam adangumIf his name is spoken, arrogance gets subdued
Aadhitya arunaachalamAadhitya Arunaachalam!
Male
{Thani vazhi endrum{A unique path always
Thani vazhi.. heyA unique path.. hey
Ada evan inga ethurulaHey, who here can stand against him?
Adhiradi rombha adhiradi.. heyAction-packed, very action-packed.. hey
Nee seendatha da dey} (2)Don't provoke him, hey!}
Male
Round-em upRound them up
And take-em downAnd take them down
We gonna round-em upWe are gonna round them up
And take-em downAnd take them down
Male
Annan da ellorukkum avarHe is an elder brother to everyone
Annan da…annan daElder brother... elder brother
Mannan da aanavam vettaiyaadumHe is a king who hunts down arrogance
Mannan daHe is a king
Male
Start praying nowStart praying now
Idi vizhum veriFury like a strike of thunder
Adi saththamSound of heavy blows
Paar kanna paarLook, my child, look
Ingae ellarukkum orae sattamHere, there is only one law for everyone
Por kadandhaar uyarndharHe crossed battles and rose to heights
Makkal avar pakkamThe people are on his side
Yaar edhirppaarWho will dare to oppose him?
Kodi nenjangal sollidum perThe name that millions of hearts proclaim
Male
Thotta morattu kaalaIf touched, he is a fierce bull
Muttum edhirkum aalaHe will charge and fight anyone who opposes
Thappa seiyaadha velaDon't do anything wrong
Confirm unakku maalaA garland for your funeral is confirmed
Vetta padai irukkuA strike force is ready
Nenjil thunivirukkuThere is courage in his heart
Naadu muzhudhum vetri thodarumVictory will continue across the entire land
Annanukku jae….Victory to the elder brother...
Male
Arunaachalam…Arunaachalam...
Adhithya arunaachalamAdhithya Arunaachalam
Chorus
Oru vari pesunaaIf he speaks a single line
News thaan purinjukoUnderstand that it becomes headlines
Uzhaipula uyarnthathaalSince he rose through hard work
Maasu thaan therinjukoUnderstand his massive stature
Adhisayam arpudhamMiracle and wonder
Iranguna kalathulaWhen he enters the battlefield
Namakena irukiraarHe exists for us
Bayam enna nenjukullaWhat fear should be inside your heart?
Male
Round-em upRound them up
And take-em downAnd take them down
Andrum endrum orae superstarThen, now, and forever, the only Superstar
We gonna round-em upWe are gonna round them up
And take-em downAnd take them down
Andrum endrum orae superstarThen, now, and forever, the only Superstar
Male
{Catch dem liars{Catch those liars
Set dem on fireSet them on fire
Movin up higerMoving up higher
Never retire}-(2)Never retire}
Male
{Thani vazhi endrum{A unique path always
Thani vazhi.. heyA unique path.. hey
Ada evan inga ethurulaHey, who here can stand against him?
Adhiradi rombha adhiradi.. heyAction-packed, very action-packed.. hey
Nee seendatha da dey} (2)Don't provoke him, hey!}
Male
Keep movin..keep movinKeep moving.. keep moving
Don’t stopDon't stop
Keep movin..keep movinKeep moving.. keep moving
Don’t stopDon't stop
Male
We gonna round-em upWe are gonna round them up
And take-em downAnd take them down
We gonna round-em upWe are gonna round them up
And take-em downAnd take them down

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Thani Vazhi' from the movie Darbar (2020) is a high-octane rap and hero-glorification track that celebrates the invincible persona of the protagonist, police commissioner Aadhitya Arunaachalam (played by Superstar Rajinikanth). The lyrics, penned and performed by rap pioneer Yogi B along with Anirudh Ravichander, highlight the character's unyielding commitment to justice, relentless combat against corruption, and mass appeal among the public.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Kaaki sattai neethi kavasam

Compares the police uniform directly to a protective shield/armor of justice.

Rhyme Scheme (Iyaibu / End Rhyme)

Thotta morattu kaala / Muttum edhirkum aala / Thappa seiyaadha vela / Confirm unakku maala

Rhyming end syllables '-ala' across four consecutive lines creating a rhythmic tempo typical of Tamil rap.

Simile / Imagery

Idi vizhum veri

Compares his rage and impact to the sudden, destructive strike of a thunderbolt.

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Trivia

The title phrase 'Thani Vazhi' directly pays homage to Superstar Rajinikanth's iconic dialogue 'En vazhi, thani vazhi' (My way is a unique way) from his blockbuster film Padayappa (1999). The track features pioneer Malaysian-Tamil rapper Yogi B, marking a significant collaboration combining Tamil rap roots with Anirudh's modern energetic beats.

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