Vazhvathume
From Velicham · 1987
- Lyricist
- Gkb
- Singer
- Resmi Sateesh
- Music director
- Dhibu Ninan Thomas
- Details
- Velicham1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vazhvathume thazhvathume | Whether living high or falling low, |
| Undhan kaiyil vaaname | O sky, it is all within your hands. |
| Veezhvathume ezhuvathume | Falling down and rising back up, |
| Iyalbu manidhan guname | Is the natural character of humanity. |
| Manidhaa maarungalen | Oh human, please change! |
| Maatrungalen ……. | Bring about a change... |
| Kannamaa kannamaa | Kannamma, O Kannamma... |
| Nenjame vidiyal theduthe | The heart is searching for a new dawn. |
| Vilagidaa irulum vilagum | Even the unyielding darkness will fade away. |
| Female | |
| Hey unnaruge yaarum illa | Hey, there is no one beside you, |
| Varumai mattum thaane | There is only poverty. |
| Varumayila vaazhndhaal kooda | Yet, even while living in poverty, |
| Magizhchi kittum thaane | Happiness can still be attained. |
| Hey maatram thedum manidhargale | Hey people who search for change, |
| Neengal muhalil maarungalen | First, change yourselves! |
| Maarungalen yettram kaanaa nenjilae…. | Change yourselves, in hearts that haven't seen progress... |
வாழ்வதுமே தாழ்வதுமே
உந்தன் கையில் வானமே
வீழ்வதுமே எழுவதுமே
இயல்பு மனிதன் குணமே
மனிதா மாறுங்களேன்
மாற்றுங்களேன்....
கண்ணம்மா கண்ணம்மா
நெஞ்சமே.....ஏ.....
விடியல் தேடுதே
விலகிடா இருளும் விலகும்
Whether living high or falling low,
O sky, it is all within your hands.
Falling down and rising back up,
Is the natural character of humanity.
Oh human, please change!
Bring about a change...
Kannamma, O Kannamma...
The heart is searching for a new dawn.
Even the unyielding darkness will fade away.
ஹே உன்னருகே யாரும் இல்ல
வறுமை மட்டும் தானே
வறுமையில வாழ்ந்தால்கூட
மகிழ்ச்சிகிட்டும் தானே
ஹே மாற்றம் தேடும் மனிதர்களே
நீங்கள் முதலில் மாறுங்களேன்
மாறுங்களேன் ஏற்றம்ம் கான நெஞ்சிலே.....
Hey, there is no one beside you,
There is only poverty.
Yet, even while living in poverty,
Happiness can still be attained.
Hey people who search for change,
First, change yourselves!
Change yourselves, in hearts that haven't seen progress...
Vazhvathume thazhvathume
Whether living high or falling low,
Undhan kaiyil vaaname
O sky, it is all within your hands.
Veezhvathume ezhuvathume
Falling down and rising back up,
Iyalbu manidhan guname
Is the natural character of humanity.
Manidhaa maarungalen
Oh human, please change!
Maatrungalen …….
Bring about a change...
Kannamaa kannamaa
Kannamma, O Kannamma...
Nenjame vidiyal theduthe
The heart is searching for a new dawn.
Vilagidaa irulum vilagum
Even the unyielding darkness will fade away.
Hey unnaruge yaarum illa
Hey, there is no one beside you,
Varumai mattum thaane
There is only poverty.
Varumayila vaazhndhaal kooda
Yet, even while living in poverty,
Magizhchi kittum thaane
Happiness can still be attained.
Hey maatram thedum manidhargale
Hey people who search for change,
Neengal muhalil maarungalen
First, change yourselves!
Maarungalen yettram kaanaa nenjilae….
Change yourselves, in hearts that haven't seen progress...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song is a deeply philosophical introspection on human resilience, adversity, and personal transformation. It acknowledges that life's rises and falls are a natural aspect of human existence. Even in times of extreme poverty, loneliness, and despair, the lyrics convey an empowering message that true happiness is attainable through inner strength and shift in perspective. It delivers a direct call to action to society: those who desire change in the world must first initiate that change within themselves. The persistent darkness of struggle is promised to clear away once one transforms their mindset and seeks hope.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Rhyme (Monnai / Ethirai)
“Vazhvathume thazhvathume / Veezhvathume ezhuvathume”
The song uses strong internal end-rhymes and parallel vocalic structures like 'Vazhvathume', 'thazhvathume', 'Veezhvathume', and 'ezhuvathume' to create a rhythmic cadence reflecting life's cyclical nature.
Metaphor
“Nenjame vidiyal theduthe / Vilagidaa irulum vilagum”
'Irulum' (darkness) metaphorically represents hardship and despair, while 'vidiyal' (dawn) symbolizes hope, renewal, and positivity.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Manidhaa maarungalen / Maatrungalen...”
The phrase 'Maarungalen' (change yourselves) is repeated emphatically to reinforce the imperative need for personal transformation.
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Trivia
Composed by Varun Sunil with lyrics by GKB, the song features soul-stirring vocal rendition by Resmi Sateesh, known for her powerful performance style that blends folk and contemporary indie sensibilities.
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