Vangaya Vathyaraiya
From Nam Naadu · 1969
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Nam Naadu1969
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya | Welcome, master sir |
| Varaverkka vandhom aiyaa | We have come to welcome you, sir |
| Ezhaigal ungalai nambi | The poor, placing their trust in you |
| Edhir paarthu nindrom aiyaa | Stood waiting with hope, sir |
| Chorus | |
| Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya | Welcome, master sir |
| Varaverkka vandhom aiyaa | We have come to welcome you, sir |
| Ezhaigal ungalai nambi | The poor, placing their trust in you |
| Edhir paarthu nindrom aiyaa | Stood waiting with hope, sir |
| Female | |
| Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya | Welcome, master sir |
| Aaaa….vathiyaar aiyaa… | Aaaa.... master sir... |
| Female | |
| Annanin thambhi | Brother of the elder brother (Anna) |
| Unmaiyin thozhan | Friend of the truth |
| Annanin thambhi | Brother of the elder brother (Anna) |
| Unmaiyin thozhan | Friend of the truth |
| Ezhaikku thalaivan neengal aiyya | You are the leader of the poor, sir |
| Chorus :Ezhaikku thalaivan neengal aiyya | Chorus: You are the leader of the poor, sir |
| Female | |
| Samayam vandhadhu | The time has come |
| Dharmam vendradhu | Righteousness has triumphed |
| Nallathu ninaithom nadanthathaiyya | We wished for good, and good happened, sir |
| Chorus :Nallathu ninaithom nadanthathaiyya | Chorus: We wished for good, and good happened, sir |
| Chorus | |
| Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya | Welcome, master sir |
| Varaverkka vandhom aiyaa | We have come to welcome you, sir |
| Ezhaigal ungalai nambi | The poor, placing their trust in you |
| Edhir paarthu nindrom aiyaa | Stood waiting with hope, sir |
| Chorus | |
| Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya | Welcome, master sir |
| Aaaa….vathiyaar aiyaa… | Aaaa.... master sir... |
| Chorus | |
| Thanthaana thanthaana thana | Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thana) |
| Thanthaana thanthaana thana | Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thana) |
| Thanthaana thanthaana thana | Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thana) |
| Thanthaana thanthaana thaiyya | Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thaiyya) |
| Male | |
| Ohooo…hooo…ooooo…oo | Ohooo...hooo...ooooo...oo |
| Thiyagigalaana thalaivargalaalae | Because of leaders who sacrificed as martyrs |
| Sudhandhiram enbadhai adaindhomae | We attained our freedom |
| Chorus :Aaa…aaa….aaa…. | Chorus: Aaa...aaa...aaa... |
| Male | |
| Oru silar mattum anbavaikkaamal | Without letting only a few enjoy it |
| Palarukkum payan thara seipomae | We shall ensure it benefits many people |
| Chorus :Aaa…aaa….aaa…. | Chorus: Aaa...aaa...aaa... |
| Male | |
| Thiyagigalaana thalaivargalaalae | Because of leaders who sacrificed as martyrs |
| Sudhandhiram enbadhai adaindhomae | We attained our freedom |
| Oru silar mattum anbavaikkaamal | Without letting only a few enjoy it |
| Palarukkum payan thara seipomae | We shall ensure it benefits many people |
| Male | |
| Oorukku uzhaichaalae…ae…ae…. | If one works for the land... |
| Oorukku uzhaichaalae… | If one works for the land... |
| Ezhai urimaiyai madhichaalae | If one respects the rights of the poor |
| Chorus :Ezhai urimaiyai madhichaalae | Chorus: If one respects the rights of the poor |
| Female | |
| Perumaigal thedi varum | Honors will come searching for them |
| Thaanae padhavigal naadi varum | Positions will automatically come seeking them |
| Chorus :Perumaigal thedi varum | Chorus: Honors will come searching for them |
| Thaanae padhavigal naadi varum | Positions will automatically come seeking them |
| Chorus | |
| Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya | Welcome, master sir |
| Aaaa….vathiyaar aiyaa… | Aaaa.... master sir... |
| Female | |
| Poiyum purattum thunaiyaai kondu | Those who survived relying on lies and fraud |
| Pizhaithavar ellam ponangha | Have all faded away |
| Chorus :Pizhaithavar ellam ponangha | Chorus: Have all faded away |
| Male | |
| Moolaikku moolai thooki erinjum | Thrown into every far corner |
| Thalaikunivu aaga aananga | They became bowed in shame |
| Chorus :Thalaikunivu aaga aananga | Chorus: They became bowed in shame |
| Male | |
| Arivil thelivirukku | There is clarity in our wisdom |
| Nam udalil vazhuvirukku | There is strength in our body |
| Female :Manadhil thunivirukku | Female: There is courage in our heart |
| Than maanamum thunai irukku | Self-respect stands as our companion |
| Chorus | |
| Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya | Welcome, master sir |
| Aaaa….vathiyaar aiyaa… | Aaaa.... master sir... |
| Female | |
| Nadanthathai marappom | Let us forget what happened |
| Nadappadhai ninaippom | Let us focus on what is to happen |
| Nervazhi sendraal bayam yedhu | If we take the righteous path, what fear is there? |
| Chorus :Nervazhi sendraal bayam yedhu | Chorus: If we take the righteous path, what fear is there? |
| Male | |
| Kadamai kanniyam kattupaadu | Duty, dignity, and discipline |
| Kaalathinaalae azhiyathu | Will never be erased by time |
| Chorus :Kaalathinaalae azhiyathu | Chorus: Will never be erased by time |
| Male | |
| Sooriyan udhichathungaa…aaa…aa… | The sun has risen... |
| Sooriyan udhichathunga | The sun has risen |
| Ingae kaarirul maraiyudhunga | The deep darkness is disappearing here |
| Sarithiram maarudhunga | History is changing |
| Inimel sariyaa pogumunghaa | From now on, everything will be alright |
| Chorus | |
| Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya | Welcome, master sir |
| Varaverkka vandhom aiyaa | We have come to welcome you, sir |
| Ezhaigal ungalai nambi | The poor, placing their trust in you |
| Edhir paarthu nindrom aiyaa | Stood waiting with hope, sir |
| Chorus | |
| Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya | Welcome, master sir |
| Aaaa….vathiyaar aiyaa… | Aaaa.... master sir... |
வாங்கையா
வாத்தியார் ஐயா வரவேற்க
வந்தோம் ஐயா ஏழைகள்
உங்களை நம்பி எதிர் பார்த்து
நின்றோம் ஐயா
Welcome, master sir
We have come to welcome you, sir
The poor, placing their trust in you
Stood waiting with hope, sir
வாங்கையா
வாத்தியார் ஐயா வரவேற்க
வந்தோம் ஐயா ஏழைகள்
உங்களை நம்பி எதிர் பார்த்து
நின்றோம் ஐயா
Welcome, master sir
We have come to welcome you, sir
The poor, placing their trust in you
Stood waiting with hope, sir
வாங்கையா
வாத்தியார் ஐயா ஆஆ
வாத்தியார் ஐயா
Welcome, master sir
Aaaa.... master sir...
அண்ணனின் தம்பி
உண்மையின் தோழன்
அண்ணனின் தம்பி
உண்மையின் தோழன்
ஏழைக்கு தலைவன்
நீங்கள் ஐயா
குழு :
ஏழைக்கு தலைவன்
நீங்கள் ஐயா
Brother of the elder brother (Anna)
Friend of the truth
Brother of the elder brother (Anna)
Friend of the truth
You are the leader of the poor, sir
Chorus: You are the leader of the poor, sir
சமயம் வந்தது
தர்மம் வென்றது நல்லது
நினைத்தோம் நடந்ததையா
குழு :
நல்லது நினைத்தோம்
நடந்ததையா
The time has come
Righteousness has triumphed
We wished for good, and good happened, sir
Chorus: We wished for good, and good happened, sir
வாங்கையா
வாத்தியார் ஐயா வரவேற்க
வந்தோம் ஐயா ஏழைகள்
உங்களை நம்பி எதிர் பார்த்து
நின்றோம் ஐயா
Welcome, master sir
We have come to welcome you, sir
The poor, placing their trust in you
Stood waiting with hope, sir
வாங்கையா
வாத்தியார் ஐயா ஆஆ
வாத்தியார் ஐயா
Welcome, master sir
Aaaa.... master sir...
தந்தானா தந்தானா
தான தந்தானா தந்தானா
தான தந்தானா தந்தானா
தான தந்தானா தந்தானா
தையா
Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thana)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thana)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thana)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thaiyya)
ஓஹோ ஹோ
ஓஓஓ ஓஓ தியாகிகளான
தலைவர்களாலே சுதந்திரம்
என்பதை அடைந்தோமே
குழு :
ஆஆ ஆஆ ஆஆ
Ohooo...hooo...ooooo...oo
Because of leaders who sacrificed as martyrs
We attained our freedom
Chorus: Aaa...aaa...aaa...
ஒரு சிலர் மட்டும்
அன்பவைக்காமல் பலருக்கும்
பயன் தர செய்ப்போமே
குழு :
ஆஆ ஆஆ ஆஆ
Without letting only a few enjoy it
We shall ensure it benefits many people
Chorus: Aaa...aaa...aaa...
தியாகிகளான
தலைவர்களாலே சுதந்திரம்
என்பதை அடைந்தோமே
ஒரு சிலர் மட்டும்
அன்பவைக்காமல் பலருக்கும்
பயன் தர செய்ப்போமே
Because of leaders who sacrificed as martyrs
We attained our freedom
Without letting only a few enjoy it
We shall ensure it benefits many people
ஊருக்கு உழைச்சாலே......
ஊருக்கு உழைச்சாலே ஏழை
உரிமையை மதிச்சாலே
குழு : ஏழை உரிமையை
மதிச்சாலே
If one works for the land...
If one works for the land...
If one respects the rights of the poor
Chorus: If one respects the rights of the poor
பெருமைகள் தேடி
வரும் தானே பதவிகள் நாடி
வரும்
குழு :
பெருமைகள் தேடி
வரும் தானே பதவிகள்
நாடி வரும்
Honors will come searching for them
Positions will automatically come seeking them
Chorus: Honors will come searching for them
Positions will automatically come seeking them
வாங்கையா
வாத்தியார் ஐயா ஆஆ
வாத்தியார் ஐயா
Welcome, master sir
Aaaa.... master sir...
பொய்யும் புரட்டும்
துணையாய் கொண்டு
பிழைத்தவர் எல்லாம்
போனாங்க
குழு :
பிழைத்தவர்
எல்லாம் போனாங்க
Those who survived relying on lies and fraud
Have all faded away
Chorus: Have all faded away
மூலைக்கு மூலை
தூக்கி எரிஞ்சும் தலைகுனிவு
ஆக ஆனாங்க
குழு :
தலைகுனிவு ஆக
ஆனாங்க
Thrown into every far corner
They became bowed in shame
Chorus: They became bowed in shame
அறிவில் தெளிவிருக்கு
நம் உடலில் வாழ்விற்கு
மனதில் துணிவிருக்கு
தன் மானமும் துணை இருக்கு
There is clarity in our wisdom
There is strength in our body
Female: There is courage in our heart
Self-respect stands as our companion
வாங்கையா
வாத்தியார் ஐயா ஆஆ
வாத்தியார் ஐயா
Welcome, master sir
Aaaa.... master sir...
நடந்ததை மறப்போம்
நடப்பதை நினைப்போம் நேர்வழி
சென்றால் பயம் ஏது
குழு :
நேர்வழி சென்றால்
பயம் ஏது
Let us forget what happened
Let us focus on what is to happen
If we take the righteous path, what fear is there?
Chorus: If we take the righteous path, what fear is there?
கடமை கண்ணியம்
கட்டுப்பாடு காலத்தினாலே
அழியாது
குழு :
காலத்தினாலே அழியாது
Duty, dignity, and discipline
Will never be erased by time
Chorus: Will never be erased by time
சூரியன் உதிச்சதுங்க....
சூரியன் உதிச்சதுங்க இங்கே
காரிருள் மறையுதுங்க சரித்திரம்
மாறுதுங்க இனிமேல் சரியா
போகுமுங்க
The sun has risen...
The sun has risen
The deep darkness is disappearing here
History is changing
From now on, everything will be alright
வாங்கையா
வாத்தியார் ஐயா வரவேற்க
வந்தோம் ஐயா ஏழைகள்
உங்களை நம்பி எதிர் பார்த்து
நின்றோம் ஐயா
Welcome, master sir
We have come to welcome you, sir
The poor, placing their trust in you
Stood waiting with hope, sir
வாங்கையா
வாத்தியார் ஐயா ஆஆ
வாத்தியார் ஐயா
Welcome, master sir
Aaaa.... master sir...
Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya
Welcome, master sir
Varaverkka vandhom aiyaa
We have come to welcome you, sir
Ezhaigal ungalai nambi
The poor, placing their trust in you
Edhir paarthu nindrom aiyaa
Stood waiting with hope, sir
Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya
Welcome, master sir
Varaverkka vandhom aiyaa
We have come to welcome you, sir
Ezhaigal ungalai nambi
The poor, placing their trust in you
Edhir paarthu nindrom aiyaa
Stood waiting with hope, sir
Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya
Welcome, master sir
Aaaa….vathiyaar aiyaa…
Aaaa.... master sir...
Annanin thambhi
Brother of the elder brother (Anna)
Unmaiyin thozhan
Friend of the truth
Annanin thambhi
Brother of the elder brother (Anna)
Unmaiyin thozhan
Friend of the truth
Ezhaikku thalaivan neengal aiyya
You are the leader of the poor, sir
Chorus :Ezhaikku thalaivan neengal aiyya
Chorus: You are the leader of the poor, sir
Samayam vandhadhu
The time has come
Dharmam vendradhu
Righteousness has triumphed
Nallathu ninaithom nadanthathaiyya
We wished for good, and good happened, sir
Chorus :Nallathu ninaithom nadanthathaiyya
Chorus: We wished for good, and good happened, sir
Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya
Welcome, master sir
Varaverkka vandhom aiyaa
We have come to welcome you, sir
Ezhaigal ungalai nambi
The poor, placing their trust in you
Edhir paarthu nindrom aiyaa
Stood waiting with hope, sir
Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya
Welcome, master sir
Aaaa….vathiyaar aiyaa…
Aaaa.... master sir...
Thanthaana thanthaana thana
Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thana)
Thanthaana thanthaana thana
Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thana)
Thanthaana thanthaana thana
Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thana)
Thanthaana thanthaana thaiyya
Rhythmic vocal beat (Thanthaana thanthaana thaiyya)
Ohooo…hooo…ooooo…oo
Ohooo...hooo...ooooo...oo
Thiyagigalaana thalaivargalaalae
Because of leaders who sacrificed as martyrs
Sudhandhiram enbadhai adaindhomae
We attained our freedom
Chorus :Aaa…aaa….aaa….
Chorus: Aaa...aaa...aaa...
Oru silar mattum anbavaikkaamal
Without letting only a few enjoy it
Palarukkum payan thara seipomae
We shall ensure it benefits many people
Chorus :Aaa…aaa….aaa….
Chorus: Aaa...aaa...aaa...
Thiyagigalaana thalaivargalaalae
Because of leaders who sacrificed as martyrs
Sudhandhiram enbadhai adaindhomae
We attained our freedom
Oru silar mattum anbavaikkaamal
Without letting only a few enjoy it
Palarukkum payan thara seipomae
We shall ensure it benefits many people
Oorukku uzhaichaalae…ae…ae….
If one works for the land...
Oorukku uzhaichaalae…
If one works for the land...
Ezhai urimaiyai madhichaalae
If one respects the rights of the poor
Chorus :Ezhai urimaiyai madhichaalae
Chorus: If one respects the rights of the poor
Perumaigal thedi varum
Honors will come searching for them
Thaanae padhavigal naadi varum
Positions will automatically come seeking them
Chorus :Perumaigal thedi varum
Chorus: Honors will come searching for them
Thaanae padhavigal naadi varum
Positions will automatically come seeking them
Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya
Welcome, master sir
Aaaa….vathiyaar aiyaa…
Aaaa.... master sir...
Poiyum purattum thunaiyaai kondu
Those who survived relying on lies and fraud
Pizhaithavar ellam ponangha
Have all faded away
Chorus :Pizhaithavar ellam ponangha
Chorus: Have all faded away
Moolaikku moolai thooki erinjum
Thrown into every far corner
Thalaikunivu aaga aananga
They became bowed in shame
Chorus :Thalaikunivu aaga aananga
Chorus: They became bowed in shame
Arivil thelivirukku
There is clarity in our wisdom
Nam udalil vazhuvirukku
There is strength in our body
Female :Manadhil thunivirukku
Female: There is courage in our heart
Than maanamum thunai irukku
Self-respect stands as our companion
Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya
Welcome, master sir
Aaaa….vathiyaar aiyaa…
Aaaa.... master sir...
Nadanthathai marappom
Let us forget what happened
Nadappadhai ninaippom
Let us focus on what is to happen
Nervazhi sendraal bayam yedhu
If we take the righteous path, what fear is there?
Chorus :Nervazhi sendraal bayam yedhu
Chorus: If we take the righteous path, what fear is there?
Kadamai kanniyam kattupaadu
Duty, dignity, and discipline
Kaalathinaalae azhiyathu
Will never be erased by time
Chorus :Kaalathinaalae azhiyathu
Chorus: Will never be erased by time
Sooriyan udhichathungaa…aaa…aa…
The sun has risen...
Sooriyan udhichathunga
The sun has risen
Ingae kaarirul maraiyudhunga
The deep darkness is disappearing here
Sarithiram maarudhunga
History is changing
Inimel sariyaa pogumunghaa
From now on, everything will be alright
Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya
Welcome, master sir
Varaverkka vandhom aiyaa
We have come to welcome you, sir
Ezhaigal ungalai nambi
The poor, placing their trust in you
Edhir paarthu nindrom aiyaa
Stood waiting with hope, sir
Vangaiyya vathiyaar aiyya
Welcome, master sir
Aaaa….vathiyaar aiyaa…
Aaaa.... master sir...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This iconic welcome song from the 1969 political drama 'Nam Naadu' serves as a welcoming anthem for a righteous leader, affectionately called 'Vathiyaar' (Master/Teacher), portraying M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). The song articulates the collective hopes of the common people and the poor, celebrating the victory of righteousness over corruption and deceivers who misruled in the past. The lyrics explicitly embed political ideals, notably echoing C. N. Annadurai's famous triad slogan 'Kadamai, Kanniyam, Kattupaadu' (Duty, Dignity, Discipline). Through images of a rising sun driving away darkness, the song promises a transformed history where justice, self-respect, and equitable distribution of prosperity prevail.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Kadamai kanniyam kattupaadu”
Repetition of initial consonants across words for rhythmic emphasis, seen in 'Kadamai kanniyam kattupaadu'.
Metaphor
“Sooriyan udhichathunga / Ingae kaarirul maraiyudhunga”
The 'Rising Sun' (Sooriyan) symbolizes political awakening and hope, while 'Kaarirul' (darkness) represents evil and corruption.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ingae kaarirul maraiyudhunga / Sarithiram maarudhunga”
Matching end syllables ('-ingha', '-ungaa') creating a harmonious folksy cadence.
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Trivia
Nam Naadu (1969) was a critical political film in MGR's career, adapted from the Telugu movie 'Kathanayakudu'. The term 'Vathiyaar' was a popular real-life moniker for MGR among his fans, making this song heavily meta-referential. The lyrics by Vaali directly incorporated DMK's foundational slogan 'Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu', popularizing it further among the masses.
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