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Lyrics & meaning

Vaa Iravugal

From Udhayam NH4 · 2013

Lyricist
Kabilan Vairamuthu
Singers
Amrith Vishwanath, Ajmal Khan
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Udhayam NH42013

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaa iravugalai kolvomCome, let us conquer the nights
Vaa mathunathigal kolvomCome, let us embrace rivers of liquor
Male
Vaa iravugal..vaa iravugal..Come nights.. come nights..
Vaa iravugal..vaa iravugal..Come nights.. come nights..
Vaa iravugal..vaa iravugal..Come nights.. come nights..
Vaa iravugal..vaa…Come nights.. come…
Vaa iravugal..vaa…Come nights.. come…
Male
Naatkaati – athai veesi yeriCalendar – throw it away
Time zone-gal – athai trash-il iduTime zones – put them in the trash
Kaal neeti – antha vaanam udhaiStretch your legs – kick that sky
Typoo – oru koppai kudiTypoo – drink a cup
Male
Pogaadha puriyaathaUntraveled and incomprehensible
PaadhaiyellaamAlong all those paths
Paadhangal sollaamal muneruthaeFeet move forward without being told
Thaagangal illadha oru dhegathaiA body devoid of thirst and desires
Ulagangal ezhezhum pazhi sollumaeAll seven worlds will cast blame upon
Male
Heyy eyy tara rara reHeyy eyy tara rara re
Wow huu tara rara reWow huu tara rara re
Male
Hey check this outHey check this out
………………………………………………........................................
Male
Hey einstien ezhuthiya energy-aiHey, the energy written by Einstein
Einstien ezhuthiya energy-aiThe energy written by Einstein
Puthithaai puthithaai thiruthuvomLet us revise it anew and anew
Madhuvin alavai puguthuvomLet us inject the proportion of wine
Ulagam…. theliyaUntil the world... becomes clear
Male
Sivappu anukkal sivappu madhuvaiRed blood cells will ask every day
Irakki thelikka dhinam ketkumaeTo bring down and sprinkle red wine
Vellai anukkal vellai madhuvilIf white blood cells finish bathing in white wine
Kulithu mudithal motcham kaanbomaeWe shall attain ultimate salvation
Male
Hae iravugalai velvomHey, let us conquer the nights
Vaa mathunathigal kolvomCome, let us embrace rivers of liquor
Male
Naatkaati – athai veesi yeriCalendar – throw it away
Time zone-gal – athai trash-il iduTime zones – put them in the trash
Kaal neeti – antha vaanam udhaiStretch your legs – kick that sky
Typoo- oru koppai kudiTypoo - drink a cup
Male
Vayathai velukkum nilavugalMoons that bleach away age
Kavithai palagum paravaigalBirds that practice poetry
Ilamai nuraikkum vaanathilIn the sky foaming with youthfulness
Paravum niraiyumIt spreads and fills up
Male
Pudhiya nagaram puguntha pothuWhen entering a brand new city
Idhaya kurunkootil nilanadukkangalEarthquakes occurred in the small nest of the heart
Pazhagi pazhagi nadukkam vilagiWith time and experience, the trembling vanished
Murattu kurangaaga aatam pottomaeAnd we danced wild like untamed monkeys
Male
Hae iravugalai velvomHey, let us conquer the nights
Vaa mathunathigal kolvomCome, let us embrace rivers of liquor
Male
Naatkaati – athai veesi yeriCalendar – throw it away
Time zone-gal – athai trash-il iduTime zones – put them in the trash
Kaal neeti – antha vaanam udhaiStretch your legs – kick that sky
Typoo – oru koppai kudiTypoo – drink a cup
Male
Pogaadha puriyaathaUntraveled and incomprehensible
PaadhaiyellaamAlong all those paths
Paadhangal sollaamal muneruthaeFeet move forward without being told
Thaagangal illadha oru dhegathaiA body devoid of thirst and desires
Ulagangal ezhezhum pazhi sollumaeAll seven worlds will cast blame upon
Yeahh..yeahYeahh..yeah
Male
Heyy eyy tara rara reHeyy eyy tara rara re
Wow huu tara rara reWow huu tara rara re
Male
Lets do this bangalore styleLets do this bangalore style
Style style style……Style style style……
Vaaaa….aaa…..Come on….aaa…..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song, composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar with lyrics by Kabilan Vairamuthu, serves as a high-spirited anthem celebrating youth, freedom, and night life. The song encourages throwing away calendars and ignoring time zones to live in the moment without boundaries or inhibitions. It metaphorically describes rewriting scientific laws (like Einstein's mass-energy equivalence) through the lens of revelry and enjoying life's pleasures. Narrating the feeling of entering a new city and initially feeling nervous before breaking free like wild creatures, the lyrics reflect the spirit of college youth and young adults exploring unknown paths. It asserts that life without passion, thirst, or desire is criticized by society anyway, so one should embrace life fully and conquer the night.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Vaa mathunathigal kolvom

Comparing wine/spirits to rivers ('mathunathigal') to emphasize endless celebration and indulgence.

Hyperbole / Scientific Imagery

Hey einstien ezhuthiya energy-ai / Puthithaai puthithaai thiruthuvom

Exaggerating human experience by proposing to rewrite Einstein's energy formula using wine as a variable.

Simile / Personification

Idhaya kurunkootil nilanadukkangal

Comparing the heart to a small bird's nest suffering from earthquakes, illustrating nervousness in a new city.

Monai (Alliteration)

Pogaadha puriyaatha / Paadhaiyellaam / Paadhangal sollaamal muneruthae

Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('P') across line beginnings for rhythmic cadence.

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Trivia

Although the prompt lists 'Music: Unknown', the soundtrack for 'Udhayam NH4' (2013) was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. The film stars Siddharth and Ashrita Shetty, directed by Manimaran and produced by Vetrimaaran. The song incorporates contemporary youth slangs, western club beats, and energetic vocals, capturing the vibe of traveling along the Bangalore-Chennai highway.

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