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Lyrics & meaning

Veera Vinayaka

From Vedalam · 2015

Lyricist
Viveka
Singers
Anirudh Ravichander, Vishal Dadlani
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Vedalam2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Ganapathy bappa moriyaHail Lord Ganesha!
Male
{Veera vinayaka vetri vinayakaHeroic Vinayaka, victorious Vinayaka,
Shakthi vinayaka perazhagaPowerful Vinayaka, divine beauty,
Theera santhoshamumEndless happiness,
Thithikkum vaarthaiyumAnd sweet words,
Eththikkum thondrida venumaiyya} (2)Must blossom in all directions, O Lord!
Male
Eesan pettra aasai maganaeBeloved son born to Lord Shiva,
Eedu inaiyae illa thunaiyaePeerless and matchless companion,
Naadu nagaram sezhikkumThe land and towns will flourish,
Unai naadi vandhor vaazhkai uyarumThe lives of those who seek you will be elevated.
Male
Hey nee poondu vilaasuHey, jump in and smash it!
Vaa poondhu vilaasuCome, enter and celebrate wildly!
Kondaadu idhu urchaaga naeramCelebrate, this is a time of high energy!
Male
Hey nee vuttu vilaasuHey, let go and blast away!
Vaa vuttu vilaasuCome, let loose and enjoy!
Kondaadu ini koothaadum kaalamCelebrate, now is the time to dance and rejoice!
Male
{Veera vinayaka vetri vinayakaHeroic Vinayaka, victorious Vinayaka,
Shakthi vinayaka perazhagaPowerful Vinayaka, divine beauty,
Theera santhoshamumEndless happiness,
Thithikkum vaarthaiyumAnd sweet words,
Eththikkum thondrida venumaiyya} (2)Must blossom in all directions, O Lord!
Male
Beerangiyaal nee vellaadhadhumThat which you cannot conquer with a cannon,
Un peranbinaal ada kaikoodumaeWill be achieved with your immense love!
Dhaaralama nee nesam vechchaIf you bestow love generously,
Ada thaarumaara manam koothadumaeAh, your heart will dance wildly in joy!
Male
Seeripaakkum aalu munnaeIn front of someone who glares in rage,
Sirichu paaru maariduvanJust smile, and he will change!
Kuzhandhai pola manasu irundhaaIf you have a heart like a child,
Kollai inbam paarthidalaamYou can experience immense bliss!
Male
Hey nee poondu vilaasuHey, jump in and smash it!
Vaa poondhu vilaasuCome, enter and celebrate wildly!
Kondaadu idhu urchaaga naeramCelebrate, this is a time of high energy!
Male
Hey nee vuttu vilaasuHey, let go and blast away!
Vaa vuttu vilaasuCome, let loose and enjoy!
Kondaadu ini koothaadum kaalamCelebrate, now is the time to dance and rejoice!
Male
{Veera vinayaka vetri vinayakaHeroic Vinayaka, victorious Vinayaka,
Shakthi vinayaka perazhagaPowerful Vinayaka, divine beauty,
Theera santhoshamumEndless happiness,
Thithikkum vaarthaiyumAnd sweet words,
Eththikkum thondrida venumaiyya} (2)Must blossom in all directions, O Lord!
Male
Eesan pettra aasai maganaeBeloved son born to Lord Shiva,
Eedu inaiyae illa thunaiyaePeerless and matchless companion,
Naadu nagaram sezhikkumThe land and towns will flourish,
Unai naadi vandhor vaazhkai uyarumThe lives of those who seek you will be elevated.
Male
Hey nee poondu vilaasuHey, jump in and smash it!
Vaa poondhu vilaasuCome, enter and celebrate wildly!
Kondaadu idhu urchaaga naeramCelebrate, this is a time of high energy!
Male
Hey nee vuttu vilaasuHey, let go and blast away!
Vaa vuttu vilaasuCome, let loose and enjoy!
Kondaadu ini koothaadum kaalamCelebrate, now is the time to dance and rejoice!
Male
{Veera vinayaka vetri vinayakaHeroic Vinayaka, victorious Vinayaka,
Shakthi vinayaka perazhagaPowerful Vinayaka, divine beauty,
Theera santhoshamumEndless happiness,
Thithikkum vaarthaiyumAnd sweet words,
Eththikkum thondrida venumaiyya} (2)Must blossom in all directions, O Lord!
Chorus
Ganapathy bappa moriya….Hail Lord Ganesha!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Veera Vinayaka is a high-octane devotional dance song celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. It pays homage to Lord Ganesha, hailing him as the victorious, powerful, and beautiful son of Lord Shiva who brings endless joy and prosperity to those who seek his divine grace. Alongside spiritual adoration, the song delivers uplifting life advice, encouraging listeners to embrace joy, celebrate enthusiasm, and let go of stress.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (First-letter Alliteration)

Eesan pettra aasai maganae / Eedu inaiyae illa thunaiyae

Matching initial vowel 'Ee' sound in consecutive lines.

Anaphora / Repetition

Veera vinayaka vetri vinayaka / Shakthi vinayaka perazhaga

Repetition of the name 'Vinayaka' creates a rhythmic devotional chant.

Juxtaposition / Antithesis

Beerangiyaal nee vellaadhadhum / Un peranbinaal ada kaikoodumae

Contrasting force (cannon) with affection (immense love) to show the triumph of love over force.

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Trivia

Although listed with unknown credits in the prompt context, 'Veera Vinayaka' from Vedalam (2015) was composed by Anirudh Ravichander and sung by Anirudh alongside Bollywood singer/composer Vishal Dadlani. The song features Ajith Kumar performing an energetic street dance during Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.

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