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Lyrics & meaning

Vantharu Thalaivaru

From Oru Kai Parpom · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
K. Vijaya Baskar
Movie name
Oru Kai Parpom
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
17 Jul 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vanthaaru vanthaaru
Both :Vanthaaru thalaivaru nam thalaivaru
Male :Paar veeraathi veeraru sooraathi sooraru
Both :Vanthaaru thalaivaru nam thalaivaru
Male :Paar veeraathi veeraru sooraathi sooraru
Nemaththaan pattithaan avathaara bhoomithaan
Male :Giramaththaan yaarumae kaikooppum saamithaan
Cycle chain sodaputti surul kaththi blade
Male :Ellaamae aiyyaa thantha selvangal paaru
Male :Cycle chain sodaputti surul kaththi blade
Male :Ellaamae aiyyaa thantha selvangal paaru
Valusandai pudikkira vasangetta pasangala
Naduvula thadikondu adippaaru
Adhiradi adhiradi padhiladi padhiladi koduppathil
Ivarukku inai yaaru….
Nemaththaan pattithaan avathaara bhoomithaan
Male :Giramaththaan yaarumae kaikooppum saamithaan
Guru saami pera solli kottaikkul nozhanjom
Male :Kottaikkul naanum neeyum kodi katti paranthom
Male :Guru saami pera solli kottaikkul nozhanjom
Male :Kottaikkul naanum neeyum kodi katti paranthom
Arumaiyum perumaiyum anupava thiramaiyum
Unai vida enakkundu theriyaathaa
Male :Nenaichchatha mudippavan kuri vachchu adippavan
Naanendru unakkingu puriyaathaa
Nemaththaan pattithaan avathaara bhoomithaan
Male :Giramaththaan yaarumae kaikooppum saamithaan
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He has arrived, he has arrived!
Both: The leader has arrived, our leader has arrived!
Male: Look, he is the bravest of the brave, the mightiest of the mighty!
Both: The leader has arrived, our leader has arrived!
Male: Look, he is the bravest of the brave, the mightiest of the mighty!
Nemathanpatti is the sacred land where he was born!
Male: He is the god every villager greets with folded hands!
Bicycle chains, soda bottles, spring knives, and blades—
Male: Look, these are all the riches given by our boss!
Male: Bicycle chains, soda bottles, spring knives, and blades—
Male: Look, these are all the riches given by our boss!
Those reckless rascals who go looking for unnecessary fights,
He beats them right in the open with a heavy stick!
In delivering crushing attacks and striking back with force,
Who can ever match him...?
Nemathanpatti is the sacred land where he was born!
Male: He is the god every villager greets with folded hands!
Invoking the name of our guru, we marched into the fortress,
Male: Inside that fort, you and I flew our flags high and ruled!
Male: Invoking the name of our guru, we marched into the fortress,
Male: Inside that fort, you and I flew our flags high and ruled!
Merit, greatness, and seasoned skill—
Don't you know I have more of it all than you?
Male: The one who finishes whatever he aims for, the one who hits the exact mark—
Don't you realize yet that I am that man?
Nemathanpatti is the sacred land where he was born!
Male: He is the god every villager greets with folded hands!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This energetic duet sung by Malaysia Vasudevan and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam serves as a high-spirited dynamic track praising a heroic local leader figure while showcasing playful rivalry between two associates. The song outlines the leader's formidable presence in the village of Nemathanpatti, highlighting his rough-and-tough street gear, his ability to discipline miscreants, and the respect he commands among common folk.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Vanthaaru vanthaaru”

Words like 'Vanthaaru vanthaaru' and 'Adhiradi adhiradi padhiladi padhiladi' are repeated consecutively to enhance rhythm and heighten enthusiasm.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Arumaiyum perumaiyum anupava thiramaiyum”

Rhyming of the second letter 'ru' in 'Arumaiyum' and 'Unai' creates a smooth rhythmic transition across lines.

Irony / Satirical Metaphor

“Cycle chain sodaputti surul kaththi blade / Ellaamae aiyyaa thantha selvangal paaru”

Describing street weapons like 'cycle chain' and 'soda bottle' ironically as 'selvangal' (treasures/wealth) gifted by the leader.

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Trivia

'Oru Kai Parpom' (1983) features music composed by K. Vijaya Baskar, with lyricist Vaali capturing the raw, rustic energetic tone through colloquial folk expressions and street slang.

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