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Lyrics & meaning

Veerane Vaa

From Champion · 2019

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singers
Nivas, Arrol Corelli, Chorus
Music director
Arrol Corelli
Details
Champion2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aayirathai thaandi ponaalIf you cross past thousands
Kodiyilae nee thaan oruvanYou are the one in ten million
Naadi narambellaam vetri poraattamaeEvery nerve and pulse is a struggle for victory
Unnudaiya ellai neeyaeYou are your own limit
Ulagathukku pillai neeyaeYou are the child of this world
Moolaiyaagum moongil dhaegamA sharp brain and a lean body as flexible as bamboo
Un thunaiyaeAre your own true companions
Male
Udal paadhi uyir paadhiHalf body, half soul
Endru unnai enni kol nidhamaeThink of yourself like this every single day
Puyal paadhi veyil paadhiyadaaHalf storm, half sunshine
Ingae ingaeRight here, right here
Veedhiyil veesi vaaBreeze through the streets with confidence
Kaalam unnai kaiyil thaangumaeTime will cradle you lovingly in its hands
Hoo oooHoo ooo
Male
Aayirathai thaandi ponaalIf you cross past thousands
Kodiyilae nee thaan oruvanYou are the one in ten million
Naadi narambellaam vetri poraattamaeEvery nerve and pulse is a struggle for victory
Unnudaiya ellai neeyaeYou are your own limit
Ulagathukku pillai neeyaeYou are the child of this world
Moolaiyaagum moongil dhaegamA sharp brain and a lean body as flexible as bamboo
Un thunaiyaeAre your own true companions
Male
Hmm viral korthu vilaiyaaduHmm, hold hands and play the game
Vetri unnai sutri sutri varumaeVictory will keep circling around you
Vidiyaadha iravenbadhu thaanA night that never dawns
Engae … engaeWhere is it... where is it?
Oduvaai aaduvaai thozhum kaalumRun and play, even the legs that strive
Undhan thozhanaeAre your companions
Hoo oooHoo ooo
Male
Aayirathai thaandi ponaalIf you cross past thousands
Kodiyilae nee thaan oruvanYou are the one in ten million
Naadi narambellaam vetri poraattamaeEvery nerve and pulse is a struggle for victory
Unnudaiya ellai neeyaeYou are your own limit
Ulagathukku pillai neeyaeYou are the child of this world
Moolaiyaagum moongil dhaegamA sharp brain and a lean body as flexible as bamboo
Un thunaiyaeAre your own true companions
Male
Aayirathai thaandi ponaalIf you cross past thousands
Kodiyilae nee thaan oruvanYou are the one in ten million
Naadi narambellaam vetri poraattamaeEvery nerve and pulse is a struggle for victory
Unnudaiya ellai neeyaeYou are your own limit
Ulagathukku pillai neeyaeYou are the child of this world
Moolaiyaagum moongil dhaegamA sharp brain and a lean body as flexible as bamboo
Un thunaiyaeAre your own true companions

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is an inspiring anthem celebrating determination, perseverance, and the spirit of a true sports champion. It encourages the protagonist to push past ordinary limits and realize that true competition lies within oneself. The lyrics remind the listener that overcoming hardships like storms and heat builds character, and constant effort will eventually lead time and victory to embrace them.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Naadi narambellaam vetri poraattamae

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'N' in 'Naadi' and 'narambellaam'.

Metaphor

Moolaiyaagum moongil dhaegam

Comparing a lean, agile physical frame to flexible bamboo ('moongil dhaegam').

Contrast / Antithesis

Puyal paadhi veyil paadhiyadaa

Juxtaposing 'Puyal' (storm/hardship) with 'Veyil' (sunshine/heat) to represent dual challenges of life.

Repetition (Sol Adukku)

Vetri unnai sutri sutri varumae

Repetition of words like 'sutri sutri' and 'engae... engae' for rhythmic emphasis and emotional resonance.

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Trivia

The song is featured in the 2019 Tamil sports drama film 'Champion', directed by Suseenthiran. The film centers around football culture in North Chennai and the rise of a young athlete against all odds.

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