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Theemai Dhaan Vellum

From Thani Oruvan · 2015

Lyricist
Hip Hop Tamizha
Singer
Hiphop Tamizha
Music director
Hiphop Tamizha
Movie name
Thani Oruvan
Movie release year
2015
Lyrics added on
7 Dec 2016

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nallavanuku nallathu seirathula
Verum aasai than irukum
Kettavanuku kettadhu seirathula
Peraasai irukum
Yennaikum aasaikum peraasaikum
Nadakkura por la
Jeikuradhu peraasaithaan (Dialogue)
Theemai thaan vellum
Yenna ninaithalum
Theemai dhaan vellum
Yevan thaduthaalum
{Manidha uruvathil alaindhidum mirugam naan
Manidhan mirugangalukku oru kadavul naan} (2)
Velichathula irukaravandhanda irutta paathu bayapuduvan
Naan irutulaye vazhuravan
I’m not bad
Just evil (Dialogue)
Yevana irundhaal enna
Yemanai irundhaal enna
Sivana irundhalum
Unakku samamai amaiven nan
{Manidha uruvathil alaindhidum mirugam naan
Manidhan mirugangalukku oru kadavul naan} (2)
Unmai jeikradhuku thaanda aadharam theva
Poi jaikrathuku kozhapamae pothum (Dialogue)
: Soodhai irundhaal enna
Adhu theedha irundhaal enna
Yaadhai irundhalum enaku
Thodhaai amaindhidumae
Theemai thaan vellum
Yenna ninaithalum
Theemai dhaan vellum
Yevan thaduthaalum
The name is siddharth abhimanyu
Good luck (Dialogue)
In doing good, a good man
has only a simple desire.
In doing evil, a bad man
has burning greed.
In the endless war
between desire and greed,
greed is always the winner. (Dialogue)
Evil will always win,
no matter what you think.
Evil will always win,
no matter who tries to stop it.
I am a beast roaming in human form,
I am a god to both humans and beasts.
Only those in the light fear the dark,
but I live in the darkness itself.
I'm not bad,
just evil. (Dialogue)
Whoever you may be,
even if you are Yaman (the God of Death),
even if you are Shiva,
I will stand as your equal.
I am a beast roaming in human form,
I am a god to both humans and beasts.
Truth needs proof to win,
but for a lie to win, mere confusion is enough. (Dialogue)
So what if it is deceit?
So what if it is wicked?
Whatever it may be,
it will work out in my favour.
Evil will always win,
no matter what you think.
Evil will always win,
no matter who tries to stop it.
The name is Siddharth Abhimanyu.
Good luck. (Dialogue)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Theemai Thaan Vellum' (Evil Alone Wins) serves as the chilling, powerful antagonist theme for Siddharth Abhimanyu in the acclaimed Tamil thriller 'Thani Oruvan' (2015). The song presents a dark philosophy where evil is depicted as an overwhelming force driven by relentless greed, contrasting it with the mere desire driving good. The antagonist sees himself not as a common criminal, but as a calculated god of chaos who thrives in darkness and manipulation. Composed and penned by Hiphop Tamizha, the track interweaves hard-hitting musical arrangements with suave villain dialogues spoken by Arvind Swamy's character. It celebrates intellect untethered by morality, asserting that while truth requires endless proof to prevail, deception requires only subtle confusion to win.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Soodhai irundhaal enna / Adhu theedha irundhaal enna”

The second consonant sound matches across lines, creating a rhythmic Tamil poetic beat ('Soodhai' and 'Theedha').

Metaphor

“Manidha uruvathil alaindhidum mirugam naan”

Directly comparing the self to a predatory animal disguised in human attire.

Antithesis / Contrast

“Velichathula irukaravandhanda irutta paathu bayapuduvan / Naan irutulaye vazhuravan”

Contrasting light and darkness to emphasize complete comfort with evil.

Philosophical Paradox

“Unmai jeikradhuku thaanda aadharam theva / Poi jaikrathuku kozhapamae pothum”

Distinguishing between truth needing proof and lie needing only chaos to conquer.

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Trivia

Arvind Swamy's stylish performance as the sophisticated villain Siddharth Abhimanyu received unanimous critical acclaim, redefining antagonist tropes in Tamil cinema. His lines embedded within 'Theemai Thaan Vellum' became viral pop-culture quotes across South India.

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