- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- D. Imman, Nithyasree Mahadevan, ADK
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- 7 UP Madras Gig
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 1 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Pala mozhigalukku
Mudhal mozhiyaga irukkum
Thai thamizhikku
En mudhal vanakkam
Aaaaaa…..aaaa….aaaa….
Anbaiyum aravanaipaiyum
Mattum kattum en thamizh inathkku
Mudhal vanakkam
Thamizh yezha
Thamizh inam oonga
Urakka ketkattum nam kural
Ini sangae muzhangattum
Veera thamizhan
Naanga veera thamizhan
Male :Uchi mel uchiya
Thotta thamizhan
Veera thamizhan
Naanga veera thamizhan
Male :Andammae sollidum
Vetri thamizhan
Kodi kodi aandaa
Naanga vinnaiyum mannaiyum aalarom
Kaalam maarinalum
Koodi onna thanae vaazhurom
Roosathoda naanga pona
Puli merandu odumae
Paasam kaatinaalae
Kaaichal padakkanu neengumae
Mutti irunthaal
Naanga kotti kuduppom
Yei moraicha nee gaali
{Veera thamizhan
Naanga veera thamizhan
Male :Uchi mel uchiya
Thotta thamizhan
Chorus :Veera thamizhan
Naanga veera thamizhan
Male :Andammae sollidum
Vetri thamizhan } (2)
Needhi nyaayam kaatha
Naanga mannan-ah dhillaiyum kaatinom
Saathi vedham paartha
Sagaa solliyae kathiya theettinom
Dhrogam yaarum senja
Naanga kazhuvula yethinom
Oosi pootidama
Noiya nodiyila ootinom
Pakkam iruntha
Naanga pangu koduppom
Pagaicha nee gaali
{Veera thamizhan
Naanga veera thamizhan
Male :Uchi mel uchiya
Thotta thamizhan
Chorus :Veera thamizhan
Naanga veera thamizhan
Male :Andammae sollidum
Vetri thamizhan } (2)
Naattai aala piranthavar naam
Entha naalum adimai pada maatom
Kettai chumapathuva makkal
Nammai thee arakkum
Ariyamaaigalin koottai thagarpathu
Namm kadamai
Kodi yethi naatuvom
Vetri nadai poduvom
Thamizhan-nu thalai thooki
Vetri nadai poduvom
Ulagathila pala mozhi irukku
Pazha mozhi sollurathu
Thamizhukku moussu
Vellai sattai vellai veetti
Pottu kittu nadantha
Thalai pola meesaiya than
Murukkittu vaada
Maatodum kaatodum
Netham olaichi usura kaapom da
Koottavae yer ooti
Intha ulagam suzhala paapom da
Veettu vasalila kozhi meiya
Utthu odaiyila neerum paaya
Kaathu pola uyir vazhum naanga
Thani oru inam than da…
Chorus :Inam thaan da
Vettaiyadu gira pothum kuda
Naattu moongilaiyum keppom aada
Kootai samy gala vendum naanga
Kadavulu mogam thaan daa
Appanaiyae adichavana
Naanga arupathu valakkama da
Arivula jaichavana
Sernthae mathipathu valakkamada
Hey podu podu podu podu
Podu podu podu podu
Thamizhanna nada podu…
Thamizhanna nada podu
Veera thamizhan
Naanga veera thamizhan thamizhan
Male :Uchi mel uchiya
Thotta thamizhan
Chorus :Veera thamizhan
Naanga veera thamizhan thamizhan
Male :Andammae sollidum
Vetri thamizhan
Veera thamizhan
Naanga veera thamizhan
Uchi mel uchiya
Thotta thamizhan
Veera thamizhan
Naanga veera thamizhan
Andammae sollidum
Vetri thamizhan
To Mother Tamil,
who stands as the very first
among countless languages,
I offer my first salutation!
Aaaaah... Aaaah... Aaaah...
To my Tamil people,
who shower only love and warmth,
my first greeting!
For Tamil to rise,
for the Tamil people to flourish,
let our voices echo loud and clear!
From now on, let the conch resound!
The brave Tamil,
we are brave Tamils!
Male: The Tamils who reached
the very highest peak!
The brave Tamil,
we are brave Tamils!
Male: The victorious Tamils
celebrated by the entire universe!
For millions of years,
we have ruled both the skies and the earth!
Even as eras change,
we live united as one!
If we march with fierce pride,
even a tiger will flee in terror!
If you show us love and care,
any fever will vanish in a heartbeat!
If you come to us in need,
we will give to you in heaps!
Hey, if you dare glare at us, you're finished!
{Brave Tamils,
we are brave Tamils!
Male: The Tamils who reached
the very highest peak!
Chorus: Brave Tamils,
we are brave Tamils!
Male: The victorious Tamils
celebrated by the entire universe!} (2)
Upholding justice and fairness,
we showed our fearless kingly spirit!
If anyone divided us by caste and creed,
we called each other comrades and sharpened our blades!
If anyone betrayed our trust,
we executed them on the stake!
Without needing a single injection,
we chased sickness away in a moment!
If you stand by our side,
we will share everything we have with you!
If you make an enemy of us, you're finished!
{Brave Tamils,
we are brave Tamils!
Male: The Tamils who reached
the very highest peak!
Chorus: Brave Tamils,
we are brave Tamils!
Male: The victorious Tamils
celebrated by the entire universe!} (2)
We were born to rule this land,
we will never submit to slavery on any day!
Should our people carry ruin and misery?
Our fire will destroy all evil!
To smash down the fortress of ignorance
is our sacred duty!
We will hoist our flag high,
we will march ahead in victory!
Holding our heads high as Tamils,
we will march ahead in victory!
There are many languages in this world,
yet speaking ancient wisdom
is the timeless pride of Tamil!
Wearing a clean white shirt and white veshti (traditional wrap),
as you stride with confidence,
twirl your moustache like a bold leader
and step forward, my friend!
Alongside our cattle and our fields,
we work hard every single day and sustain our lives!
Together, driving our ploughs,
we keep this entire world turning!
With hens pecking at the doorstep,
and fresh streams flowing with water,
living free as the blowing wind,
we are truly a unique people...
Chorus: Yes, a unique people!
Even when we go out on a hunt,
we dance to the music of the bamboo flute!
We gather together to worship our deities,
with pure devotion in our hearts!
If anyone raises a hand against their own father,
it is our way to cut them down!
And when someone triumphs with wisdom,
it is our way to embrace and honour them!
Hey, strike the beat, strike it, strike it!
Strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it!
If you are a Tamil, stride with pride...
If you are a Tamil, stride with pride!
The brave Tamil,
we are brave Tamils, Tamils!
Male: The Tamils who reached
the very highest peak!
Chorus: Brave Tamils,
we are brave Tamils, Tamils!
Male: The victorious Tamils
celebrated by the entire universe!
The brave Tamil,
we are brave Tamils!
The Tamils who reached
the very highest peak!
The brave Tamil,
we are brave Tamils!
The victorious Tamils
celebrated by the entire universe!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'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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