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Valithalum Varunthathe

From Erumbu · 2023

Lyricist
Mohan Rajan
Singer
Sean Roldan
Music director
Arun Raj
Movie name
Erumbu
Movie release year
2023
Lyrics added on
3 Jul 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nadantha kuraiyadha dhooram enga
Thuninja tholaiyaadha baaram enga
Kalangum kannukku paadhai enga
Kadanthu poovom anga
Edhir kaalatha kadan vaangi maram aagumae
Manam kaayathil vali thaangi thidamaagumae
Ela boomiyil vilundhaalum kila vaazhumae
Ilai vaazhkaiyil unakkaana vazhikattumae
Valithaalum varundhadhae vidhiyendru vilagaadhae
Varungaalam unadhaagum urangaadhae nee
Thadai ellam vandhaalum thadumaari pogathae
Erumbaaga ennaalum ezhundhodu nee
Thuyaram nee thaanga kai serum thoduvaanam
Kanavellaam nijam aagum udaiyaadhae nee
Sigaram nee vaanga thadai kooda padiyaagum
Kadan nooru uruvaagum thalaradhae nee
Kalangaadhae tholvigal
Un munnae varundhaadhae
Ada nee thaangu adhai nee ingae
Valithaalum varundhadhae vidhiyendru vilagaadhae
Varungaalam unadhaagum urangaadhae nee
Thadai ellam vandhaalum thadumaari pogathae
Erumbaaga ennaalum ezhundhodu nee
Theivathan aagatheninum muyarchithannai
Mei varutha kooli tharum
Kai vaithaal thorkkaadhu edhuvum
Veezhadhae endrum mannin eeram
Valithaalum varundhadhae vidhiyendru vilagaadhae
Varungaalam unadhaagum urangaadhae nee
Thadai ellam vandhaalum thadumaari pogathae
Erumbaaga ennaalum ezhundhodu nee
Unakku nigar yaar ingu poradu
Unakku nigar needhaanae poradu nee maname
Where is a distance that doesn't shorten as you walk?
Where is a burden that courage cannot lift?
How can troubled eyes see a way forward?
Cross over and reach your place.
Borrowing from the future, a sapling becomes a tree.
Bearing the pain of wounds, the heart finds its strength.
Even if it falls to the ground, a branch lives on.
Let mistakes guide the path of your life.
Even if it hurts, do not despair; do not back away calling it fate.
The future will be yours, do not fall asleep.
Even if obstacles come your way, do not falter.
Rise up and run every single day, just like an ant.
If you endure this sorrow, the horizon will be within your reach.
All your dreams will come true, do not break down.
For you to reach the summit, even hurdles will become steps.
A hundred hardships may arise, but do not lose heart.
Do not lose heart over failures,
Do not despair before them;
Stand firm and bear it all right here.
Even if it hurts, do not despair; do not back away calling it fate.
The future will be yours, do not fall asleep.
Even if obstacles come your way, do not falter.
Rise up and run every single day, just like an ant.
Even if destiny makes it impossible, your effort
will surely reward the sweat of your hard work.
Nothing you set your hands to will ever fail.
The fertile moisture in the soil never fades away.
Even if it hurts, do not despair; do not back away calling it fate.
The future will be yours, do not fall asleep.
Even if obstacles come your way, do not falter.
Rise up and run every single day, just like an ant.
Who is equal to you here? Keep fighting!
Only you are your equal, fight and soar high in the sky!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This motivational song from Erumbu (2023) is a poignant anthem celebrating resilience, hard work, and relentless effort against adversity. Taking inspiration from the industrious ant, the song urges the listener to keep pushing forward despite suffering, failures, and financial or emotional burdens. It asserts that distance reduces as one walks and challenges dissolve as one dares to face them, encouraging everyone to turn obstacles into stepping stones toward success. The lyrical narrative draws upon ancient Tamil wisdom, specifically reminding the listener that while fate may be unyielding, honest toil and perseverance will always bear fruit. Ultimately, it inspires self-belief, proclaiming that one's true competitor and benchmark is none other than oneself.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uwamai)

“Erumbaaga ennaalum ezhundhodu nee”

Compares human persistence to the tireless nature of an ant.

Literary Allusion (Thirukkural Reference)

“Theivathan aagatheninum muyarchithannai Mei varutha kooli tharum”

Directly adapts Thirukkural 619, which states that diligent bodily effort pays off even when divine fate fails.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimae)

“Sigaram nee vaanga thadai kooda padiyaagum”

Metaphorically transforms life obstacles into steps used to climb a mountain peak.

Alliteration (Monai / Edhugai)

“Thadai ellam vandhaalum thadumaari pogathae”

Rhythmic repetition of Tamil consonants like 'Tha' creating a driving cadence.

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Trivia

The lines 'Theivathan aagatheninum...' explicitly paraphrase Thirukkural 619 ('Daivathaan aagadh eninum muyarchi dhan mei varuthak kooli tharum'), written by the ancient Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar. The song's ant imagery directly ties into the film's title 'Erumbu' (meaning 'Ant'), symbolizing how small, steady steps lead to big victories.

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