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Lyrics & meaning

Veerathamizhan Vilaiyattu Da

From Aruva Sanda · 2022

Lyricist
Aadhiraajan
Singer
T. Nagesh
Music director
Dharan
Details
Aruva Sanda2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi
Male
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Male
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Kabadi kabadi kabadi kabadiKabadi kabadi kabadi kabadi
Male
Veera thamizhan vilaiyattu daThis is the game of the brave Tamizhan, man!
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry playing kabadi kabadi!
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry chanting kabadi kabadi!
Male
Oda veippom modhippaaru daaWe will make you run away, try taking us on, man!
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry playing kabadi kabadi!
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry chanting kabadi kabadi!
Male
Thamizhanin adaiyaalam daIt is the identity of the Tamizhan, man!
Tharaniyae adhirumadaThe whole world will tremble, man!
Boomi thaandiyae vanam varaikkumBeyond the earth, all the way to the sky,
Pugazh kodi parandhidum daThe flag of fame will fly high, man!
Male
Rathathil kalanthathu kabadi sathamThe chant of Kabadi is mixed in our blood,
Yuthathil jeyipom naanga nithamWe win every war continuously day after day,
Mothathil thudikkum thamizhan rathamAltogether, the blood of the Tamizhan throbs,
Utchathil yerum vara thookatha thookki podudaThrow away your sleep until we reach the highest peak!
Male
Thanaana naanae thananaananaeThanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanaana naanae thananaananaeThanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanaana naanae thananaananaeThanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanana naana nanaThanana naana nana
Thanana naana nanaThanana naana nana
Male
Veera thamizhan vilaiyattu daThis is the game of the brave Tamizhan, man!
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry playing kabadi kabadi!
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry chanting kabadi kabadi!
Male
Oda veippom modhippaaru daaWe will make you run away, try taking us on, man!
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry playing kabadi kabadi!
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry chanting kabadi kabadi!
Male
Aadhi thamizhanThe ancient Tamizhan,
Unakkaaga enakkaaga serthu vechaanAccumulated wealth and legacy for you and me,
Paadhi thamizhanWhile today's Tamizhan,
Theriyaama tholachi puttaanLost it unknowingly without realization,
Male
Kaalam muzhukkaThroughout time,
Kalaigalum silaigalum padaichi vechaanHe created arts and eternal sculptures,
Thedi paarudaaSearch and see for yourself,
Paattanum newton daOur ancestors were scientific geniuses equal to Newton, man!
Male
Pottinnu vandhaIf a contest arises,
Edhithu thaan nippomWe will stand firm in opposition,
Por kalam idhu thaanThis is our battlefield,
Puriya veippomWe will make you understand that!
Olimbikkil kabadiyaTry adding Kabadi,
Serthu thaan paaruTo the Olympic games,
Thangam vellum singamadaWe are lions who will win the gold, man!
Male
Veera thamizhan vilaiyattu daThis is the game of the brave Tamizhan, man!
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry playing kabadi kabadi!
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry chanting kabadi kabadi!
Male
Oda veippom modhippaaru daaWe will make you run away, try taking us on, man!
Aadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry playing kabadi kabadi!
Paadippaaru kabadi kabadiTry chanting kabadi kabadi!
Male
Thamizhanin adaiyaalam daIt is the identity of the Tamizhan, man!
Tharaniyae adhirumadaThe whole world will tremble, man!
Boomi thaandiyae vanam varaikkumBeyond the earth, all the way to the sky,
Pugazh kodi parandhidum daThe flag of fame will fly high, man!
Male
Rathathil kalanthathu kabadi sathamThe chant of Kabadi is mixed in our blood,
Yuthathil jeyipom naanga nithamWe win every war continuously day after day,
Mothathil thudikkum thamizhan rathamAltogether, the blood of the Tamizhan throbs,
Utchathil yerum vara thookatha thookki podudaThrow away your sleep until we reach the highest peak!
Male
Thanaana naanae thananaananaeThanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanaana naanae thananaananaeThanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanaana naanae thananaananaeThanaana naanae thananaananae
Thanana naana nanaThanana naana nana
Thanana naana nanaThanana naana nana

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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