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Lyrics & meaning

Vathiyar Namma Pakkam

From Kolusu · 1985

Lyricist
Kamakodiyan
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Malaysia Vasudevan
Movie name
Kolusu
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
13 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Vaaththiyaar namma pakkamthaan
Avar vaarththaigal nalla sattamthaan
Manam thelinchachu oru mudivaachchu
Ini pozhuthellaam vidinjaachchu
Pudhu saenai vanthaachchu vettrithaan vanthaachchu
Vaaththiyaar namma pakkamthaan
Avar vaarththaigal nalla sattamthaan
Arivu thanthaaru soru thanthaaru
Neraththai kaattida neril vanthaaru
Chorus :Hae hae hae hae hae hae hae
Arivu thanthaaru soru thanthaaru
Neraththai kaattida neril vanthaaru
Eththanai thunam ini edhi vantha podhum
Enakkadhil inbam manam unakkena vaazhum
Neengal aanaiyittaal pothum
Intha saenai engum mothum
Intha nallavarai vallavarai
Naadi varum vettri mugam….aa….aaa….aa….
Vaaththiyaar namma pakkamthaan
Avar vaarththaigal nalla sattamthaan
…………….
Sarvaathikaari maaperum paavi
Pollaatha pokkiri perum kodumpaavi
Chorus : Hae hae hae hae hae hae hae
Sarvaathikaari maaperum paavi
Pollaatha pokkiri perum kodumpaavi
Poraadum neram nee purappadu thozha
Ennaalum ingae naam edupudi aalaa
Nee enga veettu pillai
Ini thollai ingu illai
Oru mudinja kadhai mudinthu vidum
Pudhiya kadhai thodarnthu vidum
Chorus :Aa….aa….aa….aa….
Vaaththiyaar namma pakkamthaan
Avar vaarththaigal nalla sattamthaan
Manam thelinchachu oru mudivaachchu
Ini pozhuthellaam vidinjaachchu
Pudhu saenai vanthaachchu vettrithaan vanthaachchu
Vaaththiyaar namma pakkamthaan
Avar vaarththaigal nalla sattamthaan
…………………….
Our Master is on our side!
His words are the true law!
Our minds are clear now, a decision has been made,
From now on, a new dawn has arrived for all our days!
A new army has arrived, victory itself has arrived!
Our Master is on our side!
His words are the true law!
He gave us wisdom, he gave us food,
He came in person to guide our times!
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey
He gave us wisdom, he gave us food,
He came in person to guide our times!
No matter how many hardships confront us now,
I find joy in it, my heart lives only for you!
Just give the command, that is enough,
This army will march and fight anywhere!
Toward this good man, this capable man,
The face of victory will come seeking him... aa... aaa... aa...
Our Master is on our side!
His words are the true law!
...
The dictator is a terrible sinner,
A wicked rogue, a monstrous evil!
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey hey hey hey
The dictator is a terrible sinner,
A wicked rogue, a monstrous evil!
It is time to fight, march forth, my friend!
Are we meant to be mere servants here forever?
You are the beloved child of our own home,
From now on, there will be no trouble here!
A finished chapter will finally end,
And a brand new story will unfold!
Chorus: Aa... aa... aa... aa...
Our Master is on our side!
His words are the true law!
Our minds are clear now, a decision has been made,
From now on, a new dawn has arrived for all our days!
A new army has arrived, victory itself has arrived!
Our Master is on our side!
His words are the true law!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This energetic and revolutionary song portrays a community rallying behind a respected leader figure referred to as 'Vaaththiyaar' (Teacher). The lyrics celebrate his guidance, wisdom, and benevolence, portraying him as a savior who provides food, knowledge, and moral direction. The people declare their absolute allegiance to him, ready to fight against dictatorial oppression and tyrannical forces.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyaibu)

“Manam thelinchachu oru mudivaachchu / Ini pozhuthellaam vidinjaachchu”

The lines end with rhythmic matching suffix sound 'aachchu' ('thelinchachu', 'mudivaachchu', 'vidinjaachchu', 'vanthaachchu').

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Ini pozhuthellaam vidinjaachchu”

Dawn/Morning ('pozhuthellaam vidinjaachchu') is used as a metaphor for freedom and the beginning of a prosperous era.

Alliteration / Assonance (Monai)

“Arivu thanthaaru soru thanthaaru”

Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds ('Arivu' / 'Avar', 'Sarvaathikaari' / 'Pollaatha').

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Trivia

In Tamil cinema tradition, the title 'Vaaththiyaar' is closely associated with M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). Songs using 'Vaaththiyaar' often evoke socio-political reform and leadership tropes inspired by MGR's persona, composed here by Malaysia Vasudevan who also performed the vocals.

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