Theruvilakku
From Kaala · 2018
- Lyricist
- Dopeadelicz
- Singers
- Dopeadelicz, Muthamil
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Details
- Kaala2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Theru velakku velachutula | In the light of the street lamps, |
| Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula | We will rise forward to great heights. |
| Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila | Even if we live in poverty, |
| Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula | We will create history in this city. |
| Male | |
| Theru velakku velachutula | In the light of the street lamps, |
| Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula | We will rise forward to great heights. |
| Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila | Even if we live in poverty, |
| Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula | We will create history in this city. |
| Male | |
| Welcome to my hood | Welcome to my hood, |
| Ithuthanae namma idam | This is our place. |
| Azhukku sakkadai irundhalum | Even if there are dirty drains, |
| Enga manam sutha manam | Our hearts are pure hearts. |
| Kannu podathae namma idam | Don't cast an evil eye on our place, |
| City-ila naduvula | In the middle of the city, |
| Jathi matham ellam thaandi | Transcending all caste and religion, |
| Onna vaazhuvomae theruvula | We will live together on the street. |
| Male | |
| Kondaattam nikkaathu inga | The celebration won't stop here, |
| Hip hop kalachaaram ingae | Hip hop culture is right here. |
| Unnal mudiyum thozha balathoda | You can do it, my friend, with strength, |
| Vaada melae melae | Come on up and higher. |
| Sevvurukullae paaru | Look inside the walls, |
| Pala oviyamthaan unnai kattum | Many paintings will captivate you. |
| Nee paakkuriyae namma idathula | You can see it in our place, |
| Pala maatram | Many changes are happening. |
| Male | |
| Veetukkul irundhaal pulambi pulambi | Just complaining inside the house, |
| Irundha mattum pattathu | Is not enough at all. |
| Unakkenna thevai thozha | What do you need, my friend? |
| Athaiyum neeyum endrum marakaathae | Never forget that either. |
| Munna dhan neeyum vanthu | Only if you step forward, |
| Un idam dhan munnae varum | Your place will also move forward. |
| Otrumaiyaga ninnu paaru | Stand united and see, |
| Athupola illa oru balam | There is no strength like that. |
| Male | |
| En raagam thaniyaaga | Listen to my melody, |
| Isaiyoda kettuko | Along with the music separately. |
| En paadal unnidathil | Listen to my song at your place, |
| Nanban phone-il kettukko | On a friend's phone. |
| Puratchiyaa pesum bodhu | When talking about revolution, |
| Atha neeyum kettuko | Listen to that as well. |
| Nambikkai illaiyendral ingae | If you don't have faith, |
| Vanthu paathukko | Come here and see for yourself. |
| Male | |
| Theru velakku velachutula | In the light of the street lamps, |
| Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula | We will rise forward to great heights. |
| Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila | Even if we live in poverty, |
| Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula | We will create history in this city. |
| Male | |
| Theru velakku velachutula | In the light of the street lamps, |
| Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula | We will rise forward to great heights. |
| Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila | Even if we live in poverty, |
| Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula | We will create history in this city. |
| Male | |
| Thala kuninja kaalam pooyi | The days of hanging our heads down are gone, |
| Nenjai nimithi ippa vaazhuromla | Now we live with our heads held high and chest forward. |
| Othumaiya irukkura varaikkum | As long as we remain united, |
| Yaaru uthaviyum thevai illa | We don't need anyone's help. |
| Maadi mela maadi illattiyum | Even if we don't have multistoried buildings, |
| Onna iruppom therukkodiyila | We will stay together at the street corner. |
| Uzhaippa nambi vaazhura naanga | We who live believing in hard work, |
| Saathi paakkura saathi illa | Are not the kind to look at caste. |
| Male | |
| Samathuvam piranthida | So that equality is born, |
| Viduthalai kidaithida | So that freedom is obtained, |
| Thozha kaiyinainthu pooradu | My friend, join hands and fight. |
| Kanavugal palithidum | Dreams will come true, |
| Sarithiram thiruthuvom | We will rewrite history, |
| Uyarnthu nirkkum ini naam naadu | From now on, our country will stand tall. |
| Male | |
| Unavu aadai veedu pola | Just like food, clothing, and shelter, |
| Kalviyum unathu adippadai thevai | Education is also your basic need. |
| Athai nee unarnthu padithu | Understand this and study well, |
| Paritchai mudithu yeru medai | Finish your exams and step onto the stage. |
| Vangu kaithattal parisu | Receive applause and prizes. |
| Male | |
| Theru velakku velachutula | In the light of the street lamps, |
| Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula | We will rise forward to great heights. |
| Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila | Even if we live in poverty, |
| Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula | We will create history in this city. |
| Male | |
| Theru velakku velachutula | In the light of the street lamps, |
| Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula | We will rise forward to great heights. |
| Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila | Even if we live in poverty, |
| Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula | We will create history in this city. |
தெரு விளக்கு
வெளிச்சத்துல நாங்க
முன்னேறி வருவோம்
உயரத்துல வாழ்ந்தா
கூட வறுமையில
வரலாறு படைப்போம்
இந்த நகரத்துல
In the light of the street lamps,
We will rise forward to great heights.
Even if we live in poverty,
We will create history in this city.
தெரு விளக்கு
வெளிச்சத்துல நாங்க
முன்னேறி வருவோம்
உயரத்துல வாழ்ந்தா
கூட வறுமையில
வரலாறு படைப்போம்
இந்த நகரத்துல
In the light of the street lamps,
We will rise forward to great heights.
Even if we live in poverty,
We will create history in this city.
வெல்கம் டு மை
ஹூட் இது தானே நம்ம
இடம் அழுக்கு சாக்கடை
இருந்தாலும் எங்க மனம்
சுத்த மனம் கண்ணு
போடாதே நம்ம இடம்
சிட்டில நடுவுல ஜாதி
மதம் எல்லாம் தாண்டி
ஒன்னா வாழுவோமே
தெருவுல
Welcome to my hood,
This is our place.
Even if there are dirty drains,
Our hearts are pure hearts.
Don't cast an evil eye on our place,
In the middle of the city,
Transcending all caste and religion,
We will live together on the street.
கொண்டாட்டம்
நிக்காது இங்க ஹிப்
ஹாப் கலாச்சாரம் இங்கே
உன்னால் முடியும் தோழா
பலத்தோட வாடா மேலே
மேலே செவுருக்குள்ளே
பாரு பல ஓவியம் தான்
உன்னை காட்டும் நீ
பாக்குறியே நம்ம
இடத்துல பல மாற்றம்
The celebration won't stop here,
Hip hop culture is right here.
You can do it, my friend, with strength,
Come on up and higher.
Look inside the walls,
Many paintings will captivate you.
You can see it in our place,
Many changes are happening.
வீட்டுக்குள் இருந்தால்
புலம்பி புலம்பி இருந்தா மட்டும்
பத்தாது உனக்கென்ன தேவை
தோழா அதையும் நீயும் என்றும்
மறக்காதே முன்ன தான் நீயும்
வந்து உன் இடம் தான் முன்னே
வரும் ஒற்றுமையாக நின்னு
பாரு அது போல இல்ல ஒரு
பலம்
Just complaining inside the house,
Is not enough at all.
What do you need, my friend?
Never forget that either.
Only if you step forward,
Your place will also move forward.
Stand united and see,
There is no strength like that.
என் ராகம் தனியாக
இசையோட கேட்டுக்கோ
என் பாடல் உன்னிடத்தில்
நண்பன் போனில் கேட்டுக்கோ
புரட்சியா பேசும் போது அத
நீயும் கேட்டுக்கோ நம்பிக்கை
இல்லை என்றால் இங்கே
வந்து பாத்துக்கோ
Listen to my melody,
Along with the music separately.
Listen to my song at your place,
On a friend's phone.
When talking about revolution,
Listen to that as well.
If you don't have faith,
Come here and see for yourself.
தெரு விளக்கு
வெளிச்சத்துல நாங்க
முன்னேறி வருவோம்
உயரத்துல வாழ்ந்தா
கூட வறுமையில
வரலாறு படைப்போம்
இந்த நகரத்துல
In the light of the street lamps,
We will rise forward to great heights.
Even if we live in poverty,
We will create history in this city.
தெரு விளக்கு
வெளிச்சத்துல நாங்க
முன்னேறி வருவோம்
உயரத்துல வாழ்ந்தா
கூட வறுமையில
வரலாறு படைப்போம்
இந்த நகரத்துல
In the light of the street lamps,
We will rise forward to great heights.
Even if we live in poverty,
We will create history in this city.
தல குனிஞ்ச காலம்
போயி நெஞ்சை நிமித்தி
இப்ப வாழுறோம்ல
ஒத்துமையா இருக்குற
வரைக்கும் யாரு உதவியும்
தேவை இல்ல மாடி மேல
மாடி இல்லாட்டியும் ஒன்னா
இருப்போம் தெருகோடியில
உழைப்ப நம்பி வாழுற நாங்க
சாதி பாக்குற சாதி இல்ல
The days of hanging our heads down are gone,
Now we live with our heads held high and chest forward.
As long as we remain united,
We don't need anyone's help.
Even if we don't have multistoried buildings,
We will stay together at the street corner.
We who live believing in hard work,
Are not the kind to look at caste.
சமத்துவம் பிறந்திட
விடுதலை கிடைத்திட
தோழா கையிணைந்து
போராடு கனவுகள்
பலித்திடும் சரித்திரம்
திருத்துவோம் உயர்ந்து
நிற்கும் இனி நம் நாடு
So that equality is born,
So that freedom is obtained,
My friend, join hands and fight.
Dreams will come true,
We will rewrite history,
From now on, our country will stand tall.
உணவு ஆடை வீடு
போல கல்வியும் உனது
அடிப்படை தேவை அதை
நீ உணர்ந்து படித்து பரீட்சை
முடித்து ஏறு மேடை வாங்கு
கை தட்டல் பரிசு
Just like food, clothing, and shelter,
Education is also your basic need.
Understand this and study well,
Finish your exams and step onto the stage.
Receive applause and prizes.
தெரு விளக்கு
வெளிச்சத்துல நாங்க
முன்னேறி வருவோம்
உயரத்துல வாழ்ந்தா
கூட வறுமையில
வரலாறு படைப்போம்
இந்த நகரத்துல
In the light of the street lamps,
We will rise forward to great heights.
Even if we live in poverty,
We will create history in this city.
தெரு விளக்கு
வெளிச்சத்துல நாங்க
முன்னேறி வருவோம்
உயரத்துல வாழ்ந்தா
கூட வறுமையில
வரலாறு படைப்போம்
இந்த நகரத்துல
In the light of the street lamps,
We will rise forward to great heights.
Even if we live in poverty,
We will create history in this city.
Theru velakku velachutula
In the light of the street lamps,
Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula
We will rise forward to great heights.
Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila
Even if we live in poverty,
Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula
We will create history in this city.
Theru velakku velachutula
In the light of the street lamps,
Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula
We will rise forward to great heights.
Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila
Even if we live in poverty,
Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula
We will create history in this city.
Welcome to my hood
Welcome to my hood,
Ithuthanae namma idam
This is our place.
Azhukku sakkadai irundhalum
Even if there are dirty drains,
Enga manam sutha manam
Our hearts are pure hearts.
Kannu podathae namma idam
Don't cast an evil eye on our place,
City-ila naduvula
In the middle of the city,
Jathi matham ellam thaandi
Transcending all caste and religion,
Onna vaazhuvomae theruvula
We will live together on the street.
Kondaattam nikkaathu inga
The celebration won't stop here,
Hip hop kalachaaram ingae
Hip hop culture is right here.
Unnal mudiyum thozha balathoda
You can do it, my friend, with strength,
Vaada melae melae
Come on up and higher.
Sevvurukullae paaru
Look inside the walls,
Pala oviyamthaan unnai kattum
Many paintings will captivate you.
Nee paakkuriyae namma idathula
You can see it in our place,
Pala maatram
Many changes are happening.
Veetukkul irundhaal pulambi pulambi
Just complaining inside the house,
Irundha mattum pattathu
Is not enough at all.
Unakkenna thevai thozha
What do you need, my friend?
Athaiyum neeyum endrum marakaathae
Never forget that either.
Munna dhan neeyum vanthu
Only if you step forward,
Un idam dhan munnae varum
Your place will also move forward.
Otrumaiyaga ninnu paaru
Stand united and see,
Athupola illa oru balam
There is no strength like that.
En raagam thaniyaaga
Listen to my melody,
Isaiyoda kettuko
Along with the music separately.
En paadal unnidathil
Listen to my song at your place,
Nanban phone-il kettukko
On a friend's phone.
Puratchiyaa pesum bodhu
When talking about revolution,
Atha neeyum kettuko
Listen to that as well.
Nambikkai illaiyendral ingae
If you don't have faith,
Vanthu paathukko
Come here and see for yourself.
Theru velakku velachutula
In the light of the street lamps,
Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula
We will rise forward to great heights.
Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila
Even if we live in poverty,
Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula
We will create history in this city.
Theru velakku velachutula
In the light of the street lamps,
Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula
We will rise forward to great heights.
Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila
Even if we live in poverty,
Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula
We will create history in this city.
Thala kuninja kaalam pooyi
The days of hanging our heads down are gone,
Nenjai nimithi ippa vaazhuromla
Now we live with our heads held high and chest forward.
Othumaiya irukkura varaikkum
As long as we remain united,
Yaaru uthaviyum thevai illa
We don't need anyone's help.
Maadi mela maadi illattiyum
Even if we don't have multistoried buildings,
Onna iruppom therukkodiyila
We will stay together at the street corner.
Uzhaippa nambi vaazhura naanga
We who live believing in hard work,
Saathi paakkura saathi illa
Are not the kind to look at caste.
Samathuvam piranthida
So that equality is born,
Viduthalai kidaithida
So that freedom is obtained,
Thozha kaiyinainthu pooradu
My friend, join hands and fight.
Kanavugal palithidum
Dreams will come true,
Sarithiram thiruthuvom
We will rewrite history,
Uyarnthu nirkkum ini naam naadu
From now on, our country will stand tall.
Unavu aadai veedu pola
Just like food, clothing, and shelter,
Kalviyum unathu adippadai thevai
Education is also your basic need.
Athai nee unarnthu padithu
Understand this and study well,
Paritchai mudithu yeru medai
Finish your exams and step onto the stage.
Vangu kaithattal parisu
Receive applause and prizes.
Theru velakku velachutula
In the light of the street lamps,
Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula
We will rise forward to great heights.
Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila
Even if we live in poverty,
Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula
We will create history in this city.
Theru velakku velachutula
In the light of the street lamps,
Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula
We will rise forward to great heights.
Vaazhndha kooda varumaiyila
Even if we live in poverty,
Varalaaru padaipom intha nagarathula
We will create history in this city.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This track from Kaala is an empowering urban hip-hop anthem that celebrates the resilience, unity, and self-respect of slum dwellers living in Dharavi. Performed by Dopeadelicz, the song asserts that despite living amidst poor infrastructure and financial hardship, the residents possess pure hearts, dignity, and a strong sense of community across religious and caste lines.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
End Rhyme (Iyaibo)
“Theru velakku velachutula / Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula”
The lines end with rhythmic matching sounds like 'velachutula', 'uyarathula', 'varumaiyila', and 'nagarathula' to establish a hip-hop beat and flow.
Antithesis (Contrast)
“Azhukku sakkadai irundhalum / Enga manam sutha manam”
Contrasts filthy physical surroundings with the moral purity of the people living there.
Metaphor
“Theru velakku velachutula / Naanga munneri varuvoom uyarathula”
Street lamps symbolize the meager resources and humble beginnings under which the community strives for a bright future.
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Trivia
The track is performed by Dopeadelicz, a real-life hip-hop crew originating from Mumbai's Dharavi slum. Their inclusion in Pa. Ranjith's 'Kaala' added authentic street hip-hop culture and grassroots political voice to the film's soundtrack composed by Santhosh Narayanan.
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