Veera Thamizhan
From 7 UP Madras Gig · 2018
- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- D. Imman, Nithyasree Mahadevan, ADK
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Details
- 7 UP Madras Gig2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Pala mozhigalukku | To many languages |
| Mudhal mozhiyaga irukkum | Being the primary mother tongue |
| Thai thamizhikku | To mother Tamil |
| En mudhal vanakkam | My foremost greetings |
| Female | |
| Aaaaaa…..aaaa….aaaa…. | Aaaaaa…..aaaa….aaaa…. |
| Male | |
| Anbaiyum aravanaipaiyum | Love and affection |
| Mattum kattum en thamizh inathkku | To my Tamil people who show only love and affection |
| Mudhal vanakkam | My foremost greetings |
| Thamizh yezha | May Tamil rise |
| Thamizh inam oonga | May the Tamil race flourish |
| Urakka ketkattum nam kural | Let our voice be heard loud and clear |
| Ini sangae muzhangattum | Now let the victory conch sound |
| Chorus | |
| Veera thamizhan | Brave Tamilian |
| Naanga veera thamizhan | We are brave Tamilians |
| Male :Uchi mel uchiya | Male: To the highest peak of peaks |
| Thotta thamizhan | The Tamilian who touched it |
| Chorus | |
| Veera thamizhan | Brave Tamilian |
| Naanga veera thamizhan | We are brave Tamilians |
| Male :Andammae sollidum | Male: Spoken of by the entire universe |
| Vetri thamizhan | Victorious Tamilian |
| Male | |
| Kodi kodi aandaa | For millions of years |
| Naanga vinnaiyum mannaiyum aalarom | We rule over the sky and the earth |
| Kaalam maarinalum | Even as times change |
| Koodi onna thanae vaazhurom | We live united as one |
| Male | |
| Roosathoda naanga pona | If we walk with self-respect and pride |
| Puli merandu odumae | Even a tiger will flee in terror |
| Paasam kaatinaalae | If you show us love |
| Kaaichal padakkanu neengumae | Fever and affliction will vanish instantly |
| Male | |
| Mutti irunthaal | If we have abundance |
| Naanga kotti kuduppom | We will shower and share generously |
| Yei moraicha nee gaali | Hey, if you stare us down with hostility, you are finished! |
| Chorus | |
| {Veera thamizhan | {Brave Tamilian |
| Naanga veera thamizhan | We are brave Tamilians |
| Male :Uchi mel uchiya | Male: To the highest peak of peaks |
| Thotta thamizhan | The Tamilian who touched it |
| Chorus :Veera thamizhan | Chorus: Brave Tamilian |
| Naanga veera thamizhan | We are brave Tamilians |
| Male :Andammae sollidum | Male: Spoken of by the entire universe |
| Vetri thamizhan } (2) | Victorious Tamilian } (2) |
| Male | |
| Needhi nyaayam kaatha | Upholding righteousness and justice |
| Naanga mannan-ah dhillaiyum kaatinom | We displayed courage equal to kings |
| Saathi vedham paartha | When caste and religious divide was brought in |
| Sagaa solliyae kathiya theettinom | Addressing them as brothers, we sharpened our blades |
| Male | |
| Dhrogam yaarum senja | If anyone committed betrayal |
| Naanga kazhuvula yethinom | We impaled them on the stake |
| Oosi pootidama | Without needing medical injections |
| Noiya nodiyila ootinom | We cured afflictions in a moment |
| Male | |
| Pakkam iruntha | If you stand beside us |
| Naanga pangu koduppom | We will share our portion with you |
| Pagaicha nee gaali | If you turn into an enemy, you are finished |
| Chorus | |
| {Veera thamizhan | {Brave Tamilian |
| Naanga veera thamizhan | We are brave Tamilians |
| Male :Uchi mel uchiya | Male: To the highest peak of peaks |
| Thotta thamizhan | The Tamilian who touched it |
| Chorus :Veera thamizhan | Chorus: Brave Tamilian |
| Naanga veera thamizhan | We are brave Tamilians |
| Male :Andammae sollidum | Male: Spoken of by the entire universe |
| Vetri thamizhan } (2) | Victorious Tamilian } (2) |
| Female | |
| Naattai aala piranthavar naam | We are born to rule the nation |
| Entha naalum adimai pada maatom | We will never submit to slavery on any day |
| Kettai chumapathuva makkal | Why carry misfortune, O people? |
| Nammai thee arakkum | Fire will consume us |
| Ariyamaaigalin koottai thagarpathu | Demolishing the fortress of ignorance |
| Namm kadamai | Is our solemn duty |
| Male | |
| Kodi yethi naatuvom | We will hoist the flag and plant it firm |
| Vetri nadai poduvom | We will march in victory |
| Thamizhan-nu thalai thooki | Holding our head high as a Tamilian |
| Vetri nadai poduvom | We will march in victory |
| Ulagathila pala mozhi irukku | There are many languages in the world |
| Pazha mozhi sollurathu | Speaking ancient wisdom and proverbs |
| Thamizhukku moussu | Is the eternal pride of Tamil |
| Male | |
| Vellai sattai vellai veetti | Dressed in a crisp white shirt and white veshti |
| Pottu kittu nadantha | As you walk along |
| Thalai pola meesaiya than | Twirling your mustache like a leader |
| Murukkittu vaada | Twirl it proudly and come forward! |
| Male | |
| Maatodum kaatodum | Alongside cattle and gentle breeze |
| Netham olaichi usura kaapom da | We toil every day to sustain life |
| Koottavae yer ooti | Ploughing together with the farm bullocks |
| Intha ulagam suzhala paapom da | We will watch this world turn |
| Male | |
| Veettu vasalila kozhi meiya | As hens peck at the doorstep |
| Utthu odaiyila neerum paaya | And spring water flows in the stream |
| Kaathu pola uyir vazhum naanga | Living free and pure like the wind |
| Thani oru inam than da… | We are a unique and distinct race... |
| Chorus :Inam thaan da | Chorus: A distinct race indeed! |
| Male | |
| Vettaiyadu gira pothum kuda | Even while hunting in the woods |
| Naattu moongilaiyum keppom aada | We call upon the native bamboo to sway and dance |
| Kootai samy gala vendum naanga | Praying to the guardian village deities |
| Kadavulu mogam thaan daa | Is our true divine devotion |
| Male | |
| Appanaiyae adichavana | He who struck his own father |
| Naanga arupathu valakkama da | Is it our custom to cut him down? |
| Arivula jaichavana | He who conquered through intellect |
| Sernthae mathipathu valakkamada | It is our custom to unite and honor him |
| Chorus | |
| Hey podu podu podu podu | Hey, set the rhythm, set the rhythm |
| Podu podu podu podu | Set the rhythm, set the rhythm |
| Thamizhanna nada podu… | Walk with pride as a Tamilian... |
| Thamizhanna nada podu | Walk with pride as a Tamilian |
| Chorus | |
| Veera thamizhan | Brave Tamilian |
| Naanga veera thamizhan thamizhan | We are brave Tamilians, Tamilians |
| Male :Uchi mel uchiya | Male: To the highest peak of peaks |
| Thotta thamizhan | The Tamilian who touched it |
| Chorus :Veera thamizhan | Chorus: Brave Tamilian |
| Naanga veera thamizhan thamizhan | We are brave Tamilians, Tamilians |
| Male :Andammae sollidum | Male: Spoken of by the entire universe |
| Vetri thamizhan | Victorious Tamilian |
| Male | |
| Veera thamizhan | Brave Tamilian |
| Naanga veera thamizhan | We are brave Tamilians |
| Uchi mel uchiya | To the highest peak of peaks |
| Thotta thamizhan | The Tamilian who touched it |
| Veera thamizhan | Brave Tamilian |
| Naanga veera thamizhan | We are brave Tamilians |
| Andammae sollidum | Spoken of by the entire universe |
| Vetri thamizhan | Victorious Tamilian |
பல மொழிகளுக்கு
முதல் மொழியாக இருக்கும்
தாய் தமிழுக்கு என் முதல்
வணக்கம்
To many languages
Being the primary mother tongue
To mother Tamil
My foremost greetings
ஆஆஆ
ஆஆஆ ஆஆஆ
Aaaaaa…..aaaa….aaaa….
அன்பையும்
அரவணைப்பையும் மட்டும்
காட்டும் என் தமிழ் இனத்துக்கு
முதல் வணக்கம் தமிழ் எழ தமிழ்
இனம் ஓங்க உரக்க கேட்கட்டும்
நம் குரல் இனி சங்கே முழங்கட்டும்
Love and affection
To my Tamil people who show only love and affection
My foremost greetings
May Tamil rise
May the Tamil race flourish
Let our voice be heard loud and clear
Now let the victory conch sound
வீர தமிழன்
நாங்க வீர தமிழன்
உச்சி மேல்
உச்சிய தொட்ட தமிழன்
Brave Tamilian
We are brave Tamilians
Male: To the highest peak of peaks
The Tamilian who touched it
வீர தமிழன்
நாங்க வீர தமிழன்
அண்டமே
சொல்லிடும் வெற்றி
தமிழன்
Brave Tamilian
We are brave Tamilians
Male: Spoken of by the entire universe
Victorious Tamilian
கோடி கோடி
ஆண்ட நாங்க விண்ணையும்
மண்ணையும் ஆளறோம்
காலம் மாறினாலும் கூடி
ஒன்னா தானே வாழுறோம்
For millions of years
We rule over the sky and the earth
Even as times change
We live united as one
ரோசத்தோட நாங்க
போனா புலி மிரண்டு ஓடுமே
பாசம் காட்டினாலே காய்ச்சல்
படக்குன்னு நீங்குமே
If we walk with self-respect and pride
Even a tiger will flee in terror
If you show us love
Fever and affliction will vanish instantly
முட்டி இருந்தால்
நாங்க கொட்டி கொடுப்போம்
ஏய் மொறைச்சா நீ காலி
If we have abundance
We will shower and share generously
Hey, if you stare us down with hostility, you are finished!
{ வீர தமிழன்
நாங்க வீர தமிழன்
உச்சி மேல்
உச்சிய தொட்ட தமிழன்
குழு :
வீர தமிழன் நாங்க
வீர தமிழன்
அண்டமே சொல்லிடும்
வெற்றி தமிழன் } (2)
{Brave Tamilian
We are brave Tamilians
Male: To the highest peak of peaks
The Tamilian who touched it
Chorus: Brave Tamilian
We are brave Tamilians
Male: Spoken of by the entire universe
Victorious Tamilian } (2)
நீதி நியாயம்
காத்தா நாங்க மன்னனா
தில்லையும் காட்டினோம்
சாதி வேதம் பார்த்தா சாக
சொல்லியே கத்திய
தீட்டினோம்
Upholding righteousness and justice
We displayed courage equal to kings
When caste and religious divide was brought in
Addressing them as brothers, we sharpened our blades
துரோகம் யாரும்
செஞ்சா நாங்க கழுவுல
ஏத்தினோம் ஊசி
போட்டிடாம நோய்ய
நொடியில ஓட்டினோம்
If anyone committed betrayal
We impaled them on the stake
Without needing medical injections
We cured afflictions in a moment
பக்கம் இருந்தா
நாங்க பங்கு கொடுப்போம்
பகைச்சா நீ காலி
If you stand beside us
We will share our portion with you
If you turn into an enemy, you are finished
{ வீர தமிழன்
நாங்க வீர தமிழன்
உச்சி மேல்
உச்சிய தொட்ட தமிழன்
குழு :
வீர தமிழன்
நாங்க வீர தமிழன்
அண்டமே
சொல்லிடும் வெற்றி
தமிழன் } (2)
{Brave Tamilian
We are brave Tamilians
Male: To the highest peak of peaks
The Tamilian who touched it
Chorus: Brave Tamilian
We are brave Tamilians
Male: Spoken of by the entire universe
Victorious Tamilian } (2)
நாட்டை ஆள
பிறந்தவர் நாம் எந்த
நாளும் அடிமை பட
மாட்டோம் கேட்டை
சுமப்பதுவா மக்கள்
நம்மை தீ அரக்கும்
அறியாமைகளின்
கோட்டை தகர்ப்பது
நம் கடமை
We are born to rule the nation
We will never submit to slavery on any day
Why carry misfortune, O people?
Fire will consume us
Demolishing the fortress of ignorance
Is our solemn duty
கொடி ஏத்தி
நாட்டுவோம் வெற்றி
நடை போடுவோம்
தமிழன்னு தலை தூக்கி
வெற்றி நடை போடுவோம்
உலகத்தில பல மொழி
இருக்கு பல மொழி
சொல்லுறது தமிழுக்கு
மௌசு
We will hoist the flag and plant it firm
We will march in victory
Holding our head high as a Tamilian
We will march in victory
There are many languages in the world
Speaking ancient wisdom and proverbs
Is the eternal pride of Tamil
வெள்ளை சட்டை
வெள்ளை வேட்டி போட்டு
கிட்டு நடந்தா தலை போல
மீசைய தான் முறுக்கிட்டு
வாடா
Dressed in a crisp white shirt and white veshti
As you walk along
Twirling your mustache like a leader
Twirl it proudly and come forward!
மாட்டோடும்
காட்டோடும் நித்தம்
உழைச்சி உசுர காப்போம்
டா கூட்டவே ஏர் ஓட்டி
இந்த உலகம் சுழல
பாப்போம் டா
Alongside cattle and gentle breeze
We toil every day to sustain life
Ploughing together with the farm bullocks
We will watch this world turn
வீட்டு வாசலில
கோழி மேய ஊத்து
ஓடையில நீரும் பாய
காத்து போல உயிர் வாழும்
நாங்க தனி ஒரு இனம்
தான் டா
குழு :
இனம் தான்டா
As hens peck at the doorstep
And spring water flows in the stream
Living free and pure like the wind
We are a unique and distinct race...
Chorus: A distinct race indeed!
வேட்டையாடுகிற
போதும் கூட நாட்டு
மூங்கிலையும் கேப்போம்
ஆட கோட்டை சாமிகள
வேண்டும் நாங்க கடவுளு
முகம் தான் டா
Even while hunting in the woods
We call upon the native bamboo to sway and dance
Praying to the guardian village deities
Is our true divine devotion
அப்பனையே
அடிச்சவன நாங்க அறுப்பது
வழக்கமடா அறிவுல
ஜெய்ச்சவன சேர்ந்தே
மதிப்பது வழக்கமடா
He who struck his own father
Is it our custom to cut him down?
He who conquered through intellect
It is our custom to unite and honor him
ஹே போடு போடு
போடு போடு போடு போடு
போடு போடு தமிழனா நட
போடு தமிழனா நட போடு
Hey, set the rhythm, set the rhythm
Set the rhythm, set the rhythm
Walk with pride as a Tamilian...
Walk with pride as a Tamilian
வீர தமிழன்
நாங்க வீர தமிழன்
தமிழன்
உச்சி மேல்
உச்சிய தொட்ட தமிழன்
குழு :
வீர தமிழன் நாங்க
வீர தமிழன் தமிழன்
அண்டமே
சொல்லிடும் வெற்றி
தமிழன்
Brave Tamilian
We are brave Tamilians, Tamilians
Male: To the highest peak of peaks
The Tamilian who touched it
Chorus: Brave Tamilian
We are brave Tamilians, Tamilians
Male: Spoken of by the entire universe
Victorious Tamilian
ஆண் & குழு :
வீர தமிழன்
நாங்க வீர தமிழன் தமிழன்
தமிழன் தமிழன் தமிழன் டா
வீர தமிழன் நாங்க வீர தமிழன்
தமிழன் தமிழன் தமிழன்
தமிழன் டா
Brave Tamilian
We are brave Tamilians
To the highest peak of peaks
The Tamilian who touched it
Brave Tamilian
We are brave Tamilians
Spoken of by the entire universe
Victorious Tamilian
வீர தமிழன்
நாங்க வீர தமிழன்
உச்சி மேல் உச்சிய
தொட்ட தமிழன்
வீர தமிழன் நாங்க
வீர தமிழன்
அண்டமே சொல்லிடும்
வெற்றி தமிழன்
Pala mozhigalukku
To many languages
Mudhal mozhiyaga irukkum
Being the primary mother tongue
Thai thamizhikku
To mother Tamil
En mudhal vanakkam
My foremost greetings
Aaaaaa…..aaaa….aaaa….
Aaaaaa…..aaaa….aaaa….
Anbaiyum aravanaipaiyum
Love and affection
Mattum kattum en thamizh inathkku
To my Tamil people who show only love and affection
Mudhal vanakkam
My foremost greetings
Thamizh yezha
May Tamil rise
Thamizh inam oonga
May the Tamil race flourish
Urakka ketkattum nam kural
Let our voice be heard loud and clear
Ini sangae muzhangattum
Now let the victory conch sound
Veera thamizhan
Brave Tamilian
Naanga veera thamizhan
We are brave Tamilians
Male :Uchi mel uchiya
Male: To the highest peak of peaks
Thotta thamizhan
The Tamilian who touched it
Veera thamizhan
Brave Tamilian
Naanga veera thamizhan
We are brave Tamilians
Male :Andammae sollidum
Male: Spoken of by the entire universe
Vetri thamizhan
Victorious Tamilian
Kodi kodi aandaa
For millions of years
Naanga vinnaiyum mannaiyum aalarom
We rule over the sky and the earth
Kaalam maarinalum
Even as times change
Koodi onna thanae vaazhurom
We live united as one
Roosathoda naanga pona
If we walk with self-respect and pride
Puli merandu odumae
Even a tiger will flee in terror
Paasam kaatinaalae
If you show us love
Kaaichal padakkanu neengumae
Fever and affliction will vanish instantly
Mutti irunthaal
If we have abundance
Naanga kotti kuduppom
We will shower and share generously
Yei moraicha nee gaali
Hey, if you stare us down with hostility, you are finished!
{Veera thamizhan
{Brave Tamilian
Naanga veera thamizhan
We are brave Tamilians
Male :Uchi mel uchiya
Male: To the highest peak of peaks
Thotta thamizhan
The Tamilian who touched it
Chorus :Veera thamizhan
Chorus: Brave Tamilian
Naanga veera thamizhan
We are brave Tamilians
Male :Andammae sollidum
Male: Spoken of by the entire universe
Vetri thamizhan } (2)
Victorious Tamilian } (2)
Needhi nyaayam kaatha
Upholding righteousness and justice
Naanga mannan-ah dhillaiyum kaatinom
We displayed courage equal to kings
Saathi vedham paartha
When caste and religious divide was brought in
Sagaa solliyae kathiya theettinom
Addressing them as brothers, we sharpened our blades
Dhrogam yaarum senja
If anyone committed betrayal
Naanga kazhuvula yethinom
We impaled them on the stake
Oosi pootidama
Without needing medical injections
Noiya nodiyila ootinom
We cured afflictions in a moment
Pakkam iruntha
If you stand beside us
Naanga pangu koduppom
We will share our portion with you
Pagaicha nee gaali
If you turn into an enemy, you are finished
{Veera thamizhan
{Brave Tamilian
Naanga veera thamizhan
We are brave Tamilians
Male :Uchi mel uchiya
Male: To the highest peak of peaks
Thotta thamizhan
The Tamilian who touched it
Chorus :Veera thamizhan
Chorus: Brave Tamilian
Naanga veera thamizhan
We are brave Tamilians
Male :Andammae sollidum
Male: Spoken of by the entire universe
Vetri thamizhan } (2)
Victorious Tamilian } (2)
Naattai aala piranthavar naam
We are born to rule the nation
Entha naalum adimai pada maatom
We will never submit to slavery on any day
Kettai chumapathuva makkal
Why carry misfortune, O people?
Nammai thee arakkum
Fire will consume us
Ariyamaaigalin koottai thagarpathu
Demolishing the fortress of ignorance
Namm kadamai
Is our solemn duty
Kodi yethi naatuvom
We will hoist the flag and plant it firm
Vetri nadai poduvom
We will march in victory
Thamizhan-nu thalai thooki
Holding our head high as a Tamilian
Vetri nadai poduvom
We will march in victory
Ulagathila pala mozhi irukku
There are many languages in the world
Pazha mozhi sollurathu
Speaking ancient wisdom and proverbs
Thamizhukku moussu
Is the eternal pride of Tamil
Vellai sattai vellai veetti
Dressed in a crisp white shirt and white veshti
Pottu kittu nadantha
As you walk along
Thalai pola meesaiya than
Twirling your mustache like a leader
Murukkittu vaada
Twirl it proudly and come forward!
Maatodum kaatodum
Alongside cattle and gentle breeze
Netham olaichi usura kaapom da
We toil every day to sustain life
Koottavae yer ooti
Ploughing together with the farm bullocks
Intha ulagam suzhala paapom da
We will watch this world turn
Veettu vasalila kozhi meiya
As hens peck at the doorstep
Utthu odaiyila neerum paaya
And spring water flows in the stream
Kaathu pola uyir vazhum naanga
Living free and pure like the wind
Thani oru inam than da…
We are a unique and distinct race...
Chorus :Inam thaan da
Chorus: A distinct race indeed!
Vettaiyadu gira pothum kuda
Even while hunting in the woods
Naattu moongilaiyum keppom aada
We call upon the native bamboo to sway and dance
Kootai samy gala vendum naanga
Praying to the guardian village deities
Kadavulu mogam thaan daa
Is our true divine devotion
Appanaiyae adichavana
He who struck his own father
Naanga arupathu valakkama da
Is it our custom to cut him down?
Arivula jaichavana
He who conquered through intellect
Sernthae mathipathu valakkamada
It is our custom to unite and honor him
Hey podu podu podu podu
Hey, set the rhythm, set the rhythm
Podu podu podu podu
Set the rhythm, set the rhythm
Thamizhanna nada podu…
Walk with pride as a Tamilian...
Thamizhanna nada podu
Walk with pride as a Tamilian
Veera thamizhan
Brave Tamilian
Naanga veera thamizhan thamizhan
We are brave Tamilians, Tamilians
Male :Uchi mel uchiya
Male: To the highest peak of peaks
Thotta thamizhan
The Tamilian who touched it
Chorus :Veera thamizhan
Chorus: Brave Tamilian
Naanga veera thamizhan thamizhan
We are brave Tamilians, Tamilians
Male :Andammae sollidum
Male: Spoken of by the entire universe
Vetri thamizhan
Victorious Tamilian
Veera thamizhan
Brave Tamilian
Naanga veera thamizhan
We are brave Tamilians
Uchi mel uchiya
To the highest peak of peaks
Thotta thamizhan
The Tamilian who touched it
Veera thamizhan
Brave Tamilian
Naanga veera thamizhan
We are brave Tamilians
Andammae sollidum
Spoken of by the entire universe
Vetri thamizhan
Victorious Tamilian
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Veera Thamizhan' is an empowering folk-pop anthem celebrating Tamil identity, history, courage, and cultural heritage. Written by renowned lyricist Yugabharathi for the 7 UP Madras Gig indie music platform, the song serves as a tribute to the resilience, generosity, and warrior spirit of the Tamil community. It highlights key values such as standing against tyranny, upholding justice, rejecting caste discrimination, honoring intellectual achievements, and cherishing the agrarian roots of Tamil Nadu.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Male :Uchi mel uchiya / Male :Andammae sollidum”
Repetition of the second consonant sound across lines for rhythmic harmony (e.g., 'Uchi' and 'Vetri', 'Roosathoda' and 'Paasam').
Monaai (Alliteration / Initial Rhyme)
“Veera thamizhan / Naanga veera thamizhan”
Matching starting consonant or vowel sounds in words within the same line, such as 'Veera thamizhan / Naanga veera thamizhan'.
Metaphor
“Ariyamaaigalin koottai thagarpathu”
Describing the act of overcoming ignorance as 'demolishing the fortress of ignorance' (Ariyamaaigalin koottai thagarpathu).
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Trivia
'Veera Thamizhan' was released as part of Season 1 of 7 UP Madras Gig (2018), an independent music initiative by Sony Music India and Knack Studios aimed at promoting non-film South Indian independent music.
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