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Lyrics & meaning

Veerathamizhan Vilaiyattu Da

From Aruva Sanda · 2022

Lyricist
Aadhiraajan
Singer
T. Nagesh
Music director
Dharan
Movie name
Aruva Sanda
Movie release year
2022
Lyrics added on
27 Nov 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Veera thamizhan vilaiyattu da
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Oda veippom modhippaaru daa
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Thamizhanin adaiyaalam da
Tharaniyae adhirumada
Boomi thaandiyae vanam varaikkum
Pugazh kodi parandhidum da
Rathathil kalanthathu kabadi satham
Yuthathil jeyipom naanga nitham
Mothathil thudikkum thamizhan ratham
Utchathil yerum vara thookatha thookki poduda
Thanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanana naana nana
Thanana naana nana
Veera thamizhan vilaiyattu da
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Oda veippom modhippaaru daa
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Aadhi thamizhan
Unakkaaga enakkaaga serthu vechaan
Paadhi thamizhan
Theriyaama tholachi puttaan
Kaalam muzhukka
Kalaigalum silaigalum padaichi vechaan
Thedi paarudaa
Paattanum newton da
Pottinnu vandha
Edhithu thaan nippom
Por kalam idhu thaan
Puriya veippom
Olimbikkil kabadiya
Serthu thaan paaru
Thangam vellum singamada
Veera thamizhan vilaiyattu da
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Oda veippom modhippaaru daa
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadi
Thamizhanin adaiyaalam da
Tharaniyae adhirumada
Boomi thaandiyae vanam varaikkum
Pugazh kodi parandhidum da
Rathathil kalanthathu kabadi satham
Yuthathil jeyipom naanga nitham
Mothathil thudikkum thamizhan ratham
Utchathil yerum vara thookatha thookki poduda
Thanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanana naana nana
Thanana naana nana
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi
Kabaddi, Kabaddi
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi
Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi, Kabaddi
It is the game of the brave Tamilian!
Step in and play, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
Chant it out, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
Clash with us, and we will make you run!
Step in and play, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
Chant it out, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
It is the identity of the Tamilian!
The whole earth will tremble!
Beyond this earth, reaching to the skies,
our flag of fame will fly high!
The chant of Kabaddi is mixed in our blood!
In every battle, we will always win!
Tamil blood pulses through us all!
Cast away your sleep until you reach the peak!
Thaanaana naane thananaanane
Thaanaana naane thananaanane
Thaanaana naane thananaanane
Thanana naana nana
Thanana naana nana
It is the game of the brave Tamilian!
Step in and play, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
Chant it out, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
Clash with us, and we will make you run!
Step in and play, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
Chant it out, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
The ancient Tamilian
preserved this for you and me,
but half the Tamils
lost it without realizing.
Through all of time,
they created arts and sculptures.
Search and see,
our ancestor was a Newton too!
When a contest comes our way,
we will stand and face it!
This is our battlefield,
we will make you understand!
Just include Kabaddi
in the Olympics and see,
this lion will win the gold!
It is the game of the brave Tamilian!
Step in and play, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
Chant it out, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
Clash with us, and we will make you run!
Step in and play, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
Chant it out, Kabaddi, Kabaddi!
It is the identity of the Tamilian!
The whole earth will tremble!
Beyond this earth, reaching to the skies,
our flag of fame will fly high!
The chant of Kabaddi is mixed in our blood!
In every battle, we will always win!
Tamil blood pulses through us all!
Cast away your sleep until you reach the peak!
Thaanaana naane thananaanane
Thaanaana naane thananaanane
Thaanaana naane thananaanane
Thanana naana nana
Thanana naana nana
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This energetic sports anthem celebrates the traditional Tamil game of Kabadi, framing it as a supreme symbol of Tamil pride, valor, and cultural identity. The song urges the listener to embrace their rich heritage, honoring the ancient Tamils who created magnificent art, architecture, and scientific knowledge rivaling world figures like Newton. It calls for international recognition of Kabadi, arguing that it deserves a place in global events like the Olympics where Tamil athletes would conquer gold.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaie (Initial Alliteration)

Veera thamizhan vilaiyattu da

Repetition of the initial 'V' consonant sound in 'Veera' and 'vilaiyattu' creates a rhythmic cadence.

Iyaibu (Rhyming/End Rhyme)

Rathathil kalanthathu kabadi satham / Yuthathil jeyipom naanga nitham

Rhyming endings with 'satham', 'nitham', and 'ratham' across consecutive lines strengthen the musical beat.

Metaphor

Thangam vellum singamada

Comparing Tamil players to gold-winning lions ('Thangam vellum singamada') to emphasize strength and dominance.

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Trivia

Aruva Sanda (2022) is an action drama directed by Raja Selvam, starring V. Raja and Malavika Menon. The music composed by Dharan Kumar highlights rural sports and Tamil traditional heritage through high-energy percussion and folk rhythms.

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