Vellai Ullam Velukaathey
From Vijay Sethupathi 25 Special Celebration Video · 2018
- Lyricist
- S. Gnanakaravel
- Singer
- Rahul Nambiar
- Music director
- Jerwin Joshuah
- Details
- Vijay Sethupathi 25 Special Celebration Video2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Adaiyaalam thedi alaindhaanae | He wandered searching for an identity, |
| Aridhaaram poosi adaindhaanae | He achieved it by donning makeup. |
| Chorus | |
| Kangalil urakkam | Without sleep in his eyes, |
| Illaamal uzhaipavan | He is one who works hard. |
| Ovvoru nodiyum | Every single moment, |
| Munnera thudipavan | He yearns to move forward. |
| Male | |
| Thuli kooda garvam kidaiyathae | He doesn't have a single drop of pride, |
| Indha vellai ullam velukaathae | This pure heart does not fade. |
| Chorus | |
| Oivariyaamal | Without knowing rest, |
| Uzhaikkum gunathinil | With a hardworking nature, |
| Makkalin manadhai | The hearts of the people, |
| Vendraanae | He conquered. |
| Male | |
| Dhinam vaagai soodi | Wearing victory daily, |
| Vellum greedam | The victorious crown, |
| Thalaiyilae yetra villaiyae | He never placed on his head. |
| Kadai koodi thaandi | Even the fan living beyond, |
| Vaazhum rasiganum | The farthest corner, |
| Paarpathil kashtam illaiyae | Has no difficulty in meeting him. |
| Male | |
| Padi yerum bothu | While climbing the ladder of success, |
| Kaalai vaarum | The backstabbing crowd that pulls his legs, |
| Dhrogigal koottam vendravan | He overcame them all. |
| Thalaraamal odi odi thanakkena | Running tirelessly, |
| Aasanam seidhu kondavan | He carved a throne for himself. |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………….. | |
| Male | |
| Ivan mudivil | In his decisions, |
| Theerkam niraindhirukum | Firmness and clarity are filled, |
| Adhil maatram seivadhillai | He never alters them. |
| Orae nodiyil eerkum siripinil | In his smile that captivates in a second, |
| Konjam kooda kallam illai | There is not even a bit of deceit. |
| Male | |
| Ivan kulathil | In his pond, |
| Yaarum kal eriya | For anyone to throw a stone, |
| Siru idamum thanthathillai | He has given no room. |
| Ivan gunathil aaga sirandhavan | He is the finest in character, |
| Sodai koora aatkal illai | There is no one to point out a flaw. |
| Male | |
| Dhinam vaagai soodi | Wearing victory daily, |
| Vellum greedam | The victorious crown, |
| Thalaiyilae yetra villaiyae | He never placed on his head. |
| Kadai koodi thaandi | Even the fan living beyond, |
| Vaazhum rasiganum | The farthest corner, |
| Paarpathil kashtam illaiyae | Has no difficulty in meeting him. |
| Male | |
| Padi yerum bothu | While climbing the ladder of success, |
| Kaalai vaarum | The backstabbing crowd that pulls his legs, |
| Dhrogigal koottam vendravan | He overcame them all. |
| Thalaraamal odi odi thanakkena | Running tirelessly, |
| Aasanam seidhu kondavan | He carved a throne for himself. |
அடையாளம் தேடி அலைந்தானே
அரிதாரம் பூசி அடைந்தானே
He wandered searching for an identity,
He achieved it by donning makeup.
கண்களில் உறக்கம்
இல்லாமல் உழைப்பவன்
ஒவ்வொரு நொடியும்
முன்னேற துடிப்பவன்
Without sleep in his eyes,
He is one who works hard.
Every single moment,
He yearns to move forward.
துளி கூட கர்வம் கிடையாதே
இந்த வெள்ளை உள்ளம் வெளுக்காதே
He doesn't have a single drop of pride,
This pure heart does not fade.
ஓய்வறியாமல்
உழைக்கும் குணத்தினில்
மக்களின் மனதை
வென்றானே
Without knowing rest,
With a hardworking nature,
The hearts of the people,
He conquered.
தினம் வாகை சூடி
வெல்லும் கிரீடம்
தலையிலே ஏற்றவில்லையே
கதை கூடி தாண்டி
வாழும் ரசிகனும்
பார்ப்பதில் கஷ்டம் இல்லையே
Wearing victory daily,
The victorious crown,
He never placed on his head.
Even the fan living beyond,
The farthest corner,
Has no difficulty in meeting him.
படி ஏறும் போது
காலை வாரும்
துரோகிகள் கூட்டம் வென்றவன்
தளராமல் ஓடி ஓடி தனக்கென
ஆசனம் செய்து கொண்டவன்
While climbing the ladder of success,
The backstabbing crowd that pulls his legs,
He overcame them all.
Running tirelessly,
He carved a throne for himself.
Maahaa doing this
Go telling me to go through
Telling me the name
Everything’s like next level
Gear changes
Being so down to earth
Bcoz it’s worth it
But you don’t like it simple
So I’m changing the lane
Speaking my mind
Only truth all the time
Racing them thoughts
Like vijay on the grind
We’re making it big
Still be so nice
Making them statements
Still be so kind
Look at them eye’s
Making them smile
I just got another
Thought in my mind
From a true fan
Who’s always inspired
Ready me to be ready in line…
In his decisions,
Firmness and clarity are filled,
He never alters them.
In his smile that captivates in a second,
There is not even a bit of deceit.
...................................
In his pond,
For anyone to throw a stone,
He has given no room.
He is the finest in character,
There is no one to point out a flaw.
இவன் முடிவில்
தீர்க்கம் நிறைந்திருக்கும்
அதில் மாற்றம் செய்வதில்லை
ஒரே நொடியில் ஈர்க்கும் சிரிப்பில்
கொஞ்சம் கூட கள்ளம் இல்லை
Wearing victory daily,
The victorious crown,
He never placed on his head.
Even the fan living beyond,
The farthest corner,
Has no difficulty in meeting him.
இவன் குளத்தில்
யாரும் கல் எறிய
சிறு இடமும் தந்ததில்லை
இவன் குணத்தில் ஆகா சிறந்தவன்
சொடை கூற ஆட்கள் இல்லை
While climbing the ladder of success,
The backstabbing crowd that pulls his legs,
He overcame them all.
Running tirelessly,
He carved a throne for himself.
தினம் வாகை சூடி
வெல்லும் கிரீடம்
தலையிலே ஏற்றவில்லையே
கடை கூடி தாண்டி
வாழும் ரசிகனும்
பார்ப்பதில் கஷ்டம் இல்லையே
படி ஏறும் போது
காலை வாரும்
துரோகிகள் கூடம் வென்றவன்
தளராமல் ஓடி ஓடி தனக்கென
ஆசனம் செய்து கொண்டவன்
Adaiyaalam thedi alaindhaanae
He wandered searching for an identity,
Aridhaaram poosi adaindhaanae
He achieved it by donning makeup.
Kangalil urakkam
Without sleep in his eyes,
Illaamal uzhaipavan
He is one who works hard.
Ovvoru nodiyum
Every single moment,
Munnera thudipavan
He yearns to move forward.
Thuli kooda garvam kidaiyathae
He doesn't have a single drop of pride,
Indha vellai ullam velukaathae
This pure heart does not fade.
Oivariyaamal
Without knowing rest,
Uzhaikkum gunathinil
With a hardworking nature,
Makkalin manadhai
The hearts of the people,
Vendraanae
He conquered.
Dhinam vaagai soodi
Wearing victory daily,
Vellum greedam
The victorious crown,
Thalaiyilae yetra villaiyae
He never placed on his head.
Kadai koodi thaandi
Even the fan living beyond,
Vaazhum rasiganum
The farthest corner,
Paarpathil kashtam illaiyae
Has no difficulty in meeting him.
Padi yerum bothu
While climbing the ladder of success,
Kaalai vaarum
The backstabbing crowd that pulls his legs,
Dhrogigal koottam vendravan
He overcame them all.
Thalaraamal odi odi thanakkena
Running tirelessly,
Aasanam seidhu kondavan
He carved a throne for himself.
………………………..
Ivan mudivil
In his decisions,
Theerkam niraindhirukum
Firmness and clarity are filled,
Adhil maatram seivadhillai
He never alters them.
Orae nodiyil eerkum siripinil
In his smile that captivates in a second,
Konjam kooda kallam illai
There is not even a bit of deceit.
Ivan kulathil
In his pond,
Yaarum kal eriya
For anyone to throw a stone,
Siru idamum thanthathillai
He has given no room.
Ivan gunathil aaga sirandhavan
He is the finest in character,
Sodai koora aatkal illai
There is no one to point out a flaw.
Dhinam vaagai soodi
Wearing victory daily,
Vellum greedam
The victorious crown,
Thalaiyilae yetra villaiyae
He never placed on his head.
Kadai koodi thaandi
Even the fan living beyond,
Vaazhum rasiganum
The farthest corner,
Paarpathil kashtam illaiyae
Has no difficulty in meeting him.
Padi yerum bothu
While climbing the ladder of success,
Kaalai vaarum
The backstabbing crowd that pulls his legs,
Dhrogigal koottam vendravan
He overcame them all.
Thalaraamal odi odi thanakkena
Running tirelessly,
Aasanam seidhu kondavan
He carved a throne for himself.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This tribute song was composed to celebrate Vijay Sethupathi's milestone 25th film in the Tamil film industry. The lyrics chronicle his inspiring journey from humble beginnings as an uncredited background actor to achieving immense stardom. It highlights his relentless work ethic, unwavering determination, and how he successfully navigated through obstacles and betrayals in the industry without losing his humility. The song particularly praises his accessible nature toward his fans, his pure and innocent smile, firm decision-making, and high moral character. Despite achieving massive commercial success and earning the affectionate title 'Makkal Selvan' (Treasure of the People), he refuses to let fame get to his head (symbolized by not placing the 'crown' on his head), remaining grounded and devoted to his craft.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Adaiyaalam thedi alaindhaanae / Aridhaaram poosi adaindhaanae”
The second consonant 'di' matches in both words, creating a rhythmic harmony in Tamil poetry.
Metaphor
“Vellum greedam / Thalaiyilae yetra villaiyae”
'Greedam' (Crown) is used metaphorically to represent pride, ego, and the arrogance that often comes with success.
Idiom / Metaphorical Phrase
“Padi yerum bothu / Kaalai vaarum”
'Kaalai vaarum' (pulling the legs) refers to backstabbers trying to undermine someone's progress.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thalaraamal odi odi thanakkena”
Repetition of the 'Th' consonant sound across words enhances the musical cadence.
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Trivia
This special song was created for the 'Vijay Sethupathi 25' celebration video in 2018, marking the release of his 25th feature film, 'Seethakaathi'. Written by lyricist S. Gnanakaravel, the lyrics accurately reflect Vijay Sethupathi's real-life reputation in the South Indian film industry as an approachable, down-to-earth actor who frequently meets fans and avoids star status trappings.
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