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Lyrics & meaning

Vandhaaru Vandhaaru

From Mapla Singam · 2016

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
Jayamoorthy
Music director
N. R. Raghunanthan
Details
Mapla Singam2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vanthaaru vanthaaru mapla singamHere comes, here comes the lion of a bridegroom
Ennaalum mangaadha aambala thangamThe golden man whose shine never fades
Vanthaaru vanthaaru mapla singamHere comes, here comes the lion of a bridegroom
Ennaalum mangaadha aambala thangamThe golden man whose shine never fades
Male
Paaru ivaru maassuLook at him, he is pure mass
Padikkaatha kamaraasuLike Kamaraj without formal schooling
Patharama oora paathukaakkumSafely protecting the entire town
Pakkaavaana bossuA completely perfect boss
Male
Paasamaana faceuPossessing an affectionate face
Panbaana jothibasuCultured like Jyoti Basu
Periyorukkaaga pesukindraSpeaking up for the elders
Thambi mela caseuThere is a case filed against this younger brother
Male
Oora nallavae purunjavaruOne who understands the village well
Intha ulagam poora arinjavaruOne who knows the whole wide world
Male
Vanthaaru vanthaaru mapla singamHere comes, here comes the lion of a bridegroom
Ennaalum mangaadha aambala thangamThe golden man whose shine never fades
Chorus
Thannae nanaanaeThannae nanaanae (Rhythmic vocalization)
Nanana nana nana naeNanana nana nana nae (Rhythmic vocalization)
Thannae nanaanae nananaeThannae nanaanae nananae (Rhythmic vocalization)
Thannae nanaanaeThannae nanaanae (Rhythmic vocalization)
Nanana nana nana naeNanana nana nana nae (Rhythmic vocalization)
Thananae nana naa naeThananae nana naa nae (Rhythmic vocalization)
Male
Oora thol melaOn his broad shoulders
Thaangum aaal polaLike a man carrying the whole town
Vaazhnthu vaaraarae ragalayilaHe lives his life amidst all the commotion
Over pechaala worldu war polaWith excessive talk like a world war
Kootti kolvaarae ethirigalaHe gathers enemies around himself
Male
Kaadhalara kandaIf he spots a pair of lovers
Kadukaaga vedipparuHe explodes like mustard seeds in oil
Avamanam kaadhal endruBelieving love brings disgrace
Adiyoda pirippaaruHe separates them right from the root
Male
Saathi thavarillaHe sees no fault in caste pride
Atha kaakka ninaipparuAnd seeks to defend and uphold it
Ethiraali yaarum illaHe has no real opponents to face
Irunthaalum jeyipparuYet he always emerges victorious
Male
Summa iruppaaruHe sits around simply and casually
Suvarengum siripparuHis smiling posters are plastered across walls
Amma appa deivamunnuProclaiming parents are equal to God
Advice kodupparuHe gives advice to everyone around
Male
Vanthaaru vanthaaru mapla singamHere comes, here comes the lion of a bridegroom
Ennaalum mangaadha aambala thangamThe golden man whose shine never fades
Chorus
Thana nana naanaanaeThana nana naanaanae (Rhythmic vocalization)
Thananan nananan nananaeThananan nananan nananae (Rhythmic vocalization)
Thana nana naanaanaeThana nana naanaanae (Rhythmic vocalization)
Thananan nananan nananaeThananan nananan nananae (Rhythmic vocalization)
Chorus
{Thananae naanaanae{Thananae naanaanae (Rhythmic refrain)
Thana nana nana naanaanaeThana nana nana naanaanae (Rhythmic refrain)
Thananae naanaanaeThananae naanaanae (Rhythmic refrain)
Thana nana nana naanaanae} (2)Thana nana nana naanaanae} (2) (Rhythmic refrain x2)
Male
Veetta thaandaama ponna kaappaaruHe protects women without letting them cross the threshold
Kaattu thee pola valanthavaruOne who grew rapidly like a wildfire
Potti podaama vela paappaaruHe works hard without any need for competition
Aattam podaatha alai ivaruHe is like an ocean wave that doesn't make a scene
Male
Vethanaiya sonnaIf someone shares their suffering
Athu theera thudippaaruHe yearns deeply to wipe it away
Vivagaaram yaarum senchaIf anyone creates disputes or trouble
Veri yera adipparuHe thrashes them in a fit of rage
Male
Yezhaiyinnu vanthaIf someone comes seeking help as poor
Thunaiyaaga iruppaaruHe stands by them as a steadfast pillar
Panam kaasa paathidaamaWithout looking at money or material wealth
Pasiyaara koduppaaruHe feeds them until their hunger is fully satisfied
Male
Summa iruppaaruHe sits around simply and casually
Suvarengum siripparuHis smiling posters are plastered across walls
Sokka vakkum anbulathanWith mesmerizing love and affection alone
Sontham valappaaruHe nurtures his family and bonds
Male
Vanthaaru vanthaaru mapla singamHere comes, here comes the lion of a bridegroom
Ennaalum mangaadha aambala thangamThe golden man whose shine never fades
Vanthaaru vanthaaru mapla singamHere comes, here comes the lion of a bridegroom
Ennaalum mangaadha aambala thangamThe golden man whose shine never fades

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song serves as the high-energy hero introduction track in the movie 'Mapla Singam'. The lyrics paint a picture of a traditional, headstrong village protagonist who carries the weight and responsibility of his town on his shoulders. He is depicted as a generous and protective leader who feeds the poor, respects elders, and defends community values, though he holds orthodox views on romance, caste, and family honor.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Paaru ivaru maassu / Padikkaatha kamaraasu

Repetition of the initial sound 'Pa' across consecutive lines (Paaru, Padikkaatha, Patharama, Pakkaavaana).

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Paaru ivaru maassu ... Patharama oora paathukaakkum ... Pakkaavaana bossu

Matching end sounds in words imported from English/proper nouns creating a rhythmic cadence (maassu, kamaraasu, bossu, jothibasu, caseu).

Upamai (Simile)

Kaattu thee pola valanthavaru / Aattam podaatha alai ivaru

Comparing the protagonist's swift growth to a forest fire ('Kaattu thee pola') and his calm demeanor to a still wave ('Aattam podaatha alai').

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Trivia

Mapla Singam (2016) is a Tamil comedy-drama starring Vimal and Anjali. The film's soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi.

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