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Lyrics & meaning

Vaa Maganey

From Champion · 2019

Lyricist
Mohan Rajan
Singer
Haricharan
Music director
Arrol Corelli
Details
Champion2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vaa maganae vaa maganaeCome my son, come my son
Munnadi nee thaanYou are the one ahead
Naan kanda en kanavinOf the dream that I envisioned
Kannadi nee thaanYou are the mirror
Chorus
Toun toun toun toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Tatataan tatataan toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Male
Po maganae po maganaeGo my son, go my son
Pandhaadi nee thaanYou are the one playing with the ball
Un dhesaiya nee therinjaIf you know your direction
Killadi nee thaanYou are an expert player
Male
Indha ulagil apponodaIn this world, a father's
Kanavu ellaamaeEvery single dream
Onnaaga thaan irukkum keladaaIs just one and the same, listen my boy
Thaan nenacha vaazhkaiya thaanThe life that he imagined for himself
Pilla vaazhanumHis child should live it
Adhukku mela vera illavae illa daa..aa…There is nothing greater than that, my boy
Chorus
Toun toun toun toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Tatataan tatataan toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Toun toun toun toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Tatataan tatataan toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Male
Vilaiyaattu adhu thaanSports itself
Adhigaalaiyila eppodhumAlways early in the morning
Azhagaa unna ezha veikkumaeWill wake you up beautifully
Udambodu manasumAlong with the body, the mind
Balam aagum vara neeyum aaduPlay until it becomes strong
Vervai ellaam unna sedhukkumaeAll your sweat will sculpt you
Male
Maidhaanam kaththu tharumThe sports field will teach you
Paadam pala nooru daa keluuHundreds of lessons, listen my boy
Pudivaatham athu onnu thaan daaStubborn determination is the one thing
Unna mela yeththumae paaru..uuuThat will raise you up, see for yourself
Male
Un vaazhka vilaiyaadaBefore your life
Aarambikkum daaBegins to play with you
Adhukkulla nee jeyikkaBefore that happens
Kathukanum daaYou must learn to win, my boy
Chorus
Toun toun toun toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Tatataan tatataan toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Toun toun toun toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Tatataan tatataan toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Male
Vaa maganae vaa maganaeCome my son, come my son
Munnadi nee thaanYou are the one ahead
Naan kanda en kanavinOf the dream that I envisioned
Kannadi nee thaanYou are the mirror
Male
Po maganae po maganaeGo my son, go my son
Pandhaadi nee thaanYou are the one playing with the ball
Un dhesaiya nee therinjaIf you know your direction
Killadi nee thaanYou are an expert player
Male
Indha ulagil apponodaIn this world, a father's
Kanavu ellaamaeEvery single dream
Onnaaga thaan irukkum keladaaIs just one and the same, listen my boy
Thaan nenacha vaazhkaiya thaanThe life that he imagined for himself
Pilla vaazhanumHis child should live it
Adhukku mela vera illavae illa daa..aa…There is nothing greater than that, my boy
Chorus
Toun toun toun toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Tatataan tatataan toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Toun toun toun toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Tatataan tatataan toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Chorus
Toun toun toun toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Tatataan tatataan toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Toun toun toun toun[Rhythmic vocalization]
Tatataan tatataan toun[Rhythmic vocalization]

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This inspiring song from the film Champion features a loving father instilling confidence, sportsmanship, and life wisdom in his son. The father views his son as the living embodiment and reflection of his own dreams, wishing for him to surpass his own achievements and lead a fulfilling life. Through the metaphors of sports, sweat, and early morning practice, the song emphasizes how discipline on the sports ground shapes physical and mental resilience. Ultimately, it serves as a motivational anthem urging the youth to master determination and win in life before life throws its challenges at them.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Naan kanda en kanavin / Kannadi nee thaan

Comparing the son directly to a mirror that reflects the father's unfulfilled dreams.

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyme / Ethirai)

Munnadi nee thaan / Kannadi nee thaan

The second consonant 'nn' rhymes across consecutive lines 'Munnadi' and 'Kannadi'.

Personification

Vervai ellaam unna sedhukkumae

Sweat is personified as a sculptor that actively shapes and carves the young athlete's physique and personality.

Anaphora / Repetition

Vaa maganae vaa maganae / Po maganae po maganae

Repetition of imperative calls 'Vaa maganae' and 'Po maganae' to create rhythmic rhythm and emotional warmth.

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Trivia

Champion (2019) is a Tamil sports-drama film written and directed by Suseenthiran, focusing on football culture in Chennai. The soundtrack was composed by Arrol Corelli, with lyrics penned by Mohan Rajan.

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