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Lyrics & meaning

Varlaam Varlaam Vaa

From Bairavaa · 2017

Lyricist
Arunraja Kamaraj
Singers
Arunraja Kamaraj, Roshan Jamrock
Music director
Santhosh Narayanan
Details
Bairavaa2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yaarra yaarra ivanWho is he, who is he?
Ooraketta theriyumAsk the town, and you will know.
Paarra munna vanthuLook, come stand in front of him,
Ninnu paarra puriyumStand and see, you will understand.
Male
Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Varlaam vaa bairavaa yeh..yeh ..yehCome on, come on, Bairavaa! Yeah.. yeah.. yeah..
Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Varlaam vaa bairavaaCome on, come on, Bairavaa!
Male
Modhum paarai kooda manna maari pogattumEven the rock that clashes with him, let it turn into dust.
Vaazha thaara pola onna sernthu vaazhattumLet everyone unite and live like family giving life.
Seerum kaalai ivan kombil kuthi saaikattumLet him strike down the charging bull by holding its horns.
Orrum paasam ellam nalla thala thookkattumLet the love and affection in the town hold its head high.
Male
Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Varlaam vaa bairavaaCome on, come on, Bairavaa!
Male
Pull up in the middlePull up in the middle
With a little bit of rage and a gasWith a little bit of rage and a gas
Full of vengeanceFull of vengeance
Gotta put a capGotta put a cap
On my anger, keep coolOn my anger, keep cool
Gotta handle this whole situationGotta handle this whole situation
How the hell did i end up here?How the hell did I end up here?
Third eye blind nowThird eye blind now
Third eye clearThird eye clear
Male
Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Varlaam vaa bairavaa yeh..yeh ..yehCome on, come on, Bairavaa! Yeah.. yeah.. yeah..
Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Varlaam vaa bairavaaCome on, come on, Bairavaa!
Male
Paasathukke thathupulla thalapathy daHe is the adopted son of affection, he is Thalapathy!
Nesathukke endrum ivan adhipadhidaHe is forever the ruler of true love!
Hey paasathukke thathupulla thalapathy daHey, he is the adopted son of affection, he is Thalapathy!
Nesathukke endrum ivan adhipadhidaHe is forever the ruler of true love!
Male
Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Male
My thirst for paybackMy thirst for payback
Is about to be quenchedIs about to be quenched
Follow free like waterFlow free like water
Like bruce lee’s revengeLike Bruce Lee's revenge
Wolf in sheep clothingWolf in sheep's clothing
See the fake posingSee the fake posing
Make em all disapper like 1000’s (Dialogue)Make them all disappear like thousands
Male
{Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Varlaam varlaam vaaLet us come, let us come!
Varlaam varlaam vaa} (2)Let us come, let us come!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Varlaam Varlaam Vaa' is the high-octane theme track for the protagonist Bairavaa in the 2017 Tamil film 'Bairavaa'. The song portrays Bairavaa as an unstoppable, righteous hero who protects the innocent while shattering any formidable obstacle in his path. Through powerful Tamil imagery—such as turning hard rocks into dust and subduing wild bulls—the lyrics establish his physical power, courage, and unconditional love for his people. Interspersed with energetic English rap verses, the song highlights his inner mindset: maintaining composure while harboring righteous anger against corrupt enemies. He exposes hypocrites ('wolf in sheep's clothing') and vows vengeance like a force of nature. Ultimately, the song celebrates Bairavaa as a symbol of hope, justice, and leadership for his town.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Paasathukke thathupulla thalapathy da / Nesathukke endrum ivan adhipadhida

In Tamil poetry, matching second letters in adjacent lines creates rhythmic harmony. Here 'sa' rhymes in 'Paasathukke' and 'Nesathukke'.

Metaphor

Modhum paarai kooda manna maari pogattum

Comparing formidable enemies or heavy obstacles to a rock that crumbles into dust before his strength.

Simile

Follow free like water / Like bruce lee’s revenge

Uses 'like' to explicitly compare the fluid agility of his revenge strategy to Bruce Lee and water.

Idiom

Wolf in sheep clothing / See the fake posing

Uses the common English idiom 'wolf in sheep's clothing' to describe deceitful antagonists posing as well-wishers.

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Trivia

'Varlaam Varlaam Vaa' was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, with lyrics written and performed by multi-talented artist Arunraja Kamaraj. The energetic theme track was immensely popular among fans, serving as Vijay's character entrance and action backdrop throughout the film 'Bairavaa'.

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