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Vaa Saamy

From Annaatthe · 2020

Lyricist
Arun Bharathi
Singers
Mukesh Mohamed, Nochipatti Thirumoorthi, Keezhakarai Samsutheen
Music director
D. Imman
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Saattai eduthukittuTaking the whip in hand
Vetti madichikittuFolding up the veshti
Ethiriya yeruvenaMounting upon the enemy like a lion
Eri eri eridaCharge, charge, charge ahead!
Male
Kannan karuppiruttuPitch black as darkness
Kaduva puliverattuDrive away the ferocious tigers and leopards
Kayavarin kadhaiyinaiTo the story of the evil ones
Mudi mudi mudidaPut an end, put an end, put an end!
Chorus
Podu…poduuuStrike... strike it!
Male
Veecharuva konda kola kulasaamiThe fierce clan deity holding a sharp sickle
Vanthuruchae pagai kola nadungaHas arrived, making the enemy tremble in deadly fear
Chorus :Vaa saami vaa saamiChorus: Come, O Deity, come, O Deity!
Male
Kettavana adhu poli poli podaTo sacrifice and slaughter the wicked man
Nanjuduchae avan thodanadungaHis thighs tremble as his spirit rots
Chorus :Vaa saami vaa saamiChorus: Come, O Deity, come, O Deity!
Male
Dhimu dhimu kuthiraigalThumping, thumping horses
Thimiri varaCharging forward uncontrollably
Oru vettaigal nadakkiradhaeA grand hunt is taking place
Tharu tharu dharumathinTo the ultimate leader
ThalaivanidamOf righteous justice
Un aattangal mudikkiradhaeYour games and antics are coming to an end
Male
Veecharuva konda kola kulasaamiThe fierce clan deity holding a sharp sickle
Vanthuruchae pagai kola nadungaHas arrived, making the enemy tremble in deadly fear
Chorus :Vaa saami vaa saamiChorus: Come, O Deity, come, O Deity!
Male
Kettavana adhu poli poli podaTo sacrifice and slaughter the wicked man
Nanjuduchae avan thodanadungaHis thighs tremble as his spirit rots
Chorus :Vaa saami vaa saamiChorus: Come, O Deity, come, O Deity!
Chorus
Mugana muganaFace to face, man to man
Chorus
Vaa saami vaa saamiCome, O Deity, come, O Deity
Vaa saami vaa saamiCome, O Deity, come, O Deity
Male
Ukkirangal ondrupadaAs fierce energies unite
Utchi vaanam rendupadaAs the high sky splits into two
Urumakatti oora kaakkaTying a turban to protect the village
Chorus :Vaaran vaaran vaaranChorus: He is coming, he is coming, he is coming
Madura veeran madham kondu vaaranThe brave hero of Madurai is coming with fierce pride
Male
Sandhathiya kaathu nikkaTo stand guard and protect the lineage
Sangadangal theerthu vaikkaTo resolve all troubles and distress
Paava kanakka theerthu kattaTo settle the account of sins
Chorus :Vaaran vaaran vaaranChorus: He is coming, he is coming, he is coming
Madura veeran madham kondu vaaranThe brave hero of Madurai is coming with fierce pride
Male
Neruppu kannil eriyuthadaFire burns bright in his eyes
Ethirthu nikka yaaruWho dares to stand against him?
Nerungi varum vinaigalellaamAll approaching misfortunes and sins
Thavidu podiyaakkuReduce them to complete dust!
Male
Veecharuva konda kola kulasaamiThe fierce clan deity holding a sharp sickle
Vanthuruchae pagai kola nadungaHas arrived, making the enemy tremble in deadly fear
Chorus :Vaa saami vaa saamiChorus: Come, O Deity, come, O Deity!
Male
Kettavana adhu poli poli podaTo sacrifice and slaughter the wicked man
Nanjuduchae avan thodanadungaHis thighs tremble as his spirit rots
Chorus :Vaa saami vaa saamiChorus: Come, O Deity, come, O Deity!
Male
Adi adi idiyena thara therikkaStrike upon strike like thunder shaking the earth
Oru thandavam nadakkiradhaeA cosmic dance of destruction is taking place
Pida pida pidariya izhuthu varaDragging by the scruff of the neck
Perum pralayam vedikkiradhaeA massive cataclysm is exploding
Chorus
Vaa saamiCome, O Deity

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy folk track invokes the imagery of rural Tamil folk deities like Madura Veeran and Karuppasamy. The lyrics celebrate the fierce arrival of a righteous protector who comes to vanquish evil, restore justice, and safeguard his people and lineage. With fiery determination and raw power, the protagonist charges at his adversaries like a protective deity delivering cosmic judgment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Eri eri erida

The doubling of words like 'Eri eri', 'Mudi mudi', and 'Poli poli' builds rhythmic intensity and urgency.

Uruvagadam (Metaphor)

Veecharuva konda kola kulasaami

The protagonist is directly equated to a ferocious village guardian deity ('Kola kulasaami' and 'Madura veeran') armed with a sickle to protect the righteous.

Uvamai (Simile)

Adi adi idiyena thara therikka

The strikes of vengeance are compared to thundering strikes that shake the ground.

Ethogai (Second-letter Assonance)

Ukkirangal ondrupada / Utchi vaanam rendupada

In 'Ukkirangal' and 'Utchi', the second consonant sound 'k/tc' creates poetic rhythm across consecutive lines.

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Trivia

This track highlights D. Imman's signature usage of authentic Tamil folk percussion combined with traditional rural singer textures, featuring folk artist Nochipatti Thirumoorthi alongside veteran singers to create a grand guardian-deity vibe for Rajinikanth's character.

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