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Thani Vazhi

From Darbar · 2020

Lyricist
Yogi B
Singers
Yogi B, Anirudh Ravichander, Shakthisree Gopalan
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Movie name
Darbar
Movie release year
2020
Lyrics added on
16 Oct 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oh we taking over this show
Step it up back it up lock and load
Damn you never seen this before
Follow the leader now
Tholpattai natchathiram
Kaaki sattai neethi kavasam
Per sonnaal kottam adangum
Aadhitya arunaachalam
{Thani vazhi endrum
Thani vazhi.. hey
Ada evan inga ethurula
Adhiradi rombha adhiradi.. hey
Nee seendatha da dey} (2)
Round-em up
And take-em down
We gonna round-em up
And take-em down
Annan da ellorukkum avar
Annan da…annan da
Mannan da aanavam vettaiyaadum
Mannan da
Start praying now
Idi vizhum veri
Adi saththam
Paar kanna paar
Ingae ellarukkum orae sattam
Por kadandhaar uyarndhar
Makkal avar pakkam
Yaar edhirppaar
Kodi nenjangal sollidum per
Thotta morattu kaala
Muttum edhirkum aala
Thappa seiyaadha vela
Confirm unakku maala
Vetta padai irukku
Nenjil thunivirukku
Naadu muzhudhum vetri thodarum
Annanukku jae….
Arunaachalam…
Adhithya arunaachalam
Oru vari pesunaa
News thaan purinjuko
Uzhaipula uyarnthathaal
Maasu thaan therinjuko
Adhisayam arpudham
Iranguna kalathula
Namakena irukiraar
Bayam enna nenjukulla
Round-em up
And take-em down
Andrum endrum orae superstar
We gonna round-em up
And take-em down
Andrum endrum orae superstar
{Catch dem liars
Set dem on fire
Movin up higer
Never retire}-(2)
{Thani vazhi endrum
Thani vazhi.. hey
Ada evan inga ethurula
Adhiradi rombha adhiradi.. hey
Nee seendatha da dey} (2)
Keep movin..keep movin
Don’t stop
Keep movin..keep movin
Don’t stop
We gonna round-em up
And take-em down
We gonna round-em up
And take-em down
Oh, we're taking over this show
Step it up, back it up, lock and load
Damn, you've never seen this before
Follow the leader now
Stars upon his shoulder
A khaki uniform as an armor of justice
Say his name and all rowdiness is crushed
Aaditya Arunachalam
His own unique path, always
his own path, hey!
Hey, who can stand in his way?
High-voltage action, totally explosive, hey!
Don't you dare mess with him, man!
Round 'em up
And take 'em down
We're gonna round 'em up
And take 'em down
He's our big brother, to everyone he is
our brother... big brother!
A king who hunts down arrogance,
he is a king!
Start praying now
Fury striking like a thunderbolt,
the crashing sound of his blow!
Look here, friend, just look!
Here, the law is the same for everyone
He fought through battles and rose to the top
The people stand by his side
Who can dare oppose him?
A name echoed by millions of hearts
Cross him and he's a raging bull,
he will knock down anyone who opposes him!
Don't you do anything wrong,
or your funeral garland is guaranteed!
He has a squad ready to strike,
and pure courage in his heart
Victory will follow him across the entire land
Hail to our big brother!
Arunachalam...
Aaditya Arunachalam
If he speaks just a single line,
it becomes headline news, understand that!
Because he rose through pure hard work,
he is absolute mass, know that!
It's a wonder, a true marvel,
the moment he steps into the field!
When he is here standing up for us,
why should fear remain in our hearts?
Round 'em up
And take 'em down
Back then, now, and forever, the only Superstar!
We're gonna round 'em up
And take 'em down
Back then, now, and forever, the only Superstar!
Catch them liars
Set them on fire
Moving up higher
Never retire
His own unique path, always
his own path, hey!
Hey, who can stand in his way?
High-voltage action, totally explosive, hey!
Don't you dare mess with him, man!
Keep moving, keep moving
Don't stop
Keep moving, keep moving
Don't stop
We're gonna round 'em up
And take 'em down
We're gonna round 'em up
And take 'em down
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'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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