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Varungala Thoongale

From Ivargal Varungala Thoongal · 1987

Lyricist
T. Rajendar
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
T. Rajendar
Details
Ivargal Varungala Thoongal1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Varungaala thoongalae edhirkaalam neegalaeYou are the pillars of the future, you are the future itself.
Varungaala thoongalae edhirkaalam neegalaeYou are the pillars of the future, you are the future itself.
Thambi thambi unnai nambi nambiYoung brother, young brother, placing faith in you,
Thambi thambi unnai nambi nambiYoung brother, young brother, placing faith in you,
Intha naadu irukkuthu naadu irukkuthu nambiThis nation exists, trusting in you.
Nampa naadu irukkuthu naadu irukkuthu nambiOur nation exists, trusting in you.
Male
Varungaala thoongalae edhirkaalam neegalaeYou are the pillars of the future, you are the future itself.
Varungaala thoongalae edhirkaalam neegalaeYou are the pillars of the future, you are the future itself.
Male
Thambi thambi unnai nambi nambiYoung brother, young brother, placing faith in you,
Thambi thambi unnai nambi nambiYoung brother, young brother, placing faith in you,
Intha naadu irukkuthu naadu irukkuthu nambiThis nation exists, trusting in you.
Nampa naadu irukkuthu naadu irukkuthu nambiOur nation exists, trusting in you.
Male
Nirangalil verupatta malargalFlowers differing in their colors,
Naar kondu kattumpothu kadhambamBecome a garland when tied together with fiber.
Mozhigalil verupatta maanilamStates differing in their languages,
Naadendru serumbothu bharathamBecome Bharath (India) when united as one nation.
Male
Pookkal onnaa saernthaaWhen flowers come together as one,
Vaasam joraa irukkumThe fragrance becomes wonderful.
Naama onnaa iruthaaIf we stay united as one,
Dhesam nallaa irukkumThe nation will prosper well.
Male
Pirinthu paaraathu orumai paattukkuWithout remaining divided, for national integration,
Paadal naam paaduvomLet us sing a song together.
Ulaga arangaththil virainthu munneraTo move ahead quickly on the world stage,
Paadhai naam poduvomLet us lay down a path.
Male
Thambi thambi unnai nambi nambiYoung brother, young brother, placing faith in you,
Intha naadu irukkuthu naadu irukkuthu nambiThis nation exists, trusting in you.
Intha naadu irukkuthu naadu irukkuthu nambiThis nation exists, trusting in you.
Male
Kallai vaiththu illai padaippuCreating an image out of a stone,
Sirpiyin kaiyil thaanae irukkuIs entirely in the hands of the sculptor.
Padippavan midhiththaal padikkalIf the walker steps on it, it is a stepping stone,
Avanae madhiththaal kadavulIf he respects it, it becomes a God.
Male
Sirpiyai polae aasiriyarTeachers are just like sculptors,
Ungal kaiyil maanavargalStudents are right in your hands.
Avarkalai neengal thiruththungalCorrect them and guide them,
Nallathai nenjil pugattungalInstill good values into their hearts.
Male
Pulli vaiththuthaan kolam poduromWe draw decorative kolams only after laying dots,
Ninaiththu paarungalaenThink about it and see!
Kalvi koodaththin tharaththai uyarththithaanBy raising the standards of educational institutions,
Naattai maattrungalaenTransform the entire country!
Male
Varungaala thoongalae edhirkaalam neegalaeYou are the pillars of the future, you are the future itself.
Varungaala thoongalae edhirkaalam neegalaeYou are the pillars of the future, you are the future itself.
Male
Thambi thambi unnai nambi nambiYoung brother, young brother, placing faith in you,
Thambi thambi unnai nambi nambiYoung brother, young brother, placing faith in you,
Intha naadu irukkuthu naadu irukkuthu nambiThis nation exists, trusting in you.
Intha naadu irukkuthu naadu irukkuthu nambiThis nation exists, trusting in you.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This inspiring song emphasizes the vital role of youth and students as the future pillars of the nation. It highlights unity in diversity, drawing parallels between multi-colored flowers tied into a garland and diverse states forming the unified nation of India. It urges citizens to abandon division and work together for the country's progress on the global stage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Varungaala thoongalae edhirkaalam neegalae

Comparing students to future pillars ('Varungaala thoongalae') and the future of the nation itself.

Analogy (Upamaana)

Nirangalil verupatta malargal / Naar kondu kattumpothu kadhambam

Comparing various language states combining to form India with different colored flowers tying into a garland ('kadhambam').

Simile (Upamai)

Sirpiyai polae aasiriyar

Comparing a teacher to a sculptor who shapes unformed stones (students) into valuable idols.

Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)

Thambi thambi unnai nambi nambi

Repetition of words like 'Thambi thambi' and 'nambi nambi' for rhythmic emphasis and emotional resonance.

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Trivia

The song is from the movie 'Ivargal Varungala Thoongal' (1987), directed by T. Rajendar, who also wrote the lyrics and composed music for the film, reflecting his signature rhythmic rhyming style and motivational themes.

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