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Lyrics & meaning

Vidaadha

From Ko-2 · 2016

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Vishal Dadlani, Leon James
Music director
Leon James
Details
Ko-22016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Va va vaCome, come, come
va va va va vettaiyaadaCome, come, come, come to hunt
Po po poGo, go, go
po po po po nottampodaGo, go, go, go and spy around
Male
Thaga thag thakThaga thag thak
Thaga thag thak thaka thaagathodaWith a burning thirst, thaga thag thak
Thiru thithi thiru thithiThiru thithi thiru thithi
Thiru thirupaathodaWith stealthy, hesitant footsteps
Male
Yettaadha uyaramennaWhat height is unachievable?
Ulagathil engeyum onnumillaThere is no such thing anywhere in the world
Ezhundhu vaaRise up and come
Thappu nu therinjukittaIf you realize something is wrong
ThunichalaaWith courage
Sattunu nee adi daaStrike immediately, man
Male
Pathoda pathinonnaAs just one among ten or eleven
Nee illaiYou are not that; step up with style
Gethaaga kelambidu daaSet out
PurapaduMy friend, put your hands to work
Machaan nee kaiya vaachuAnd rip it apart
PolandhiduStrike, strike, a fatal blow!
Adi adi marana adi…ee….ee…If you go with fiery passion
Male
Veriyodu nee ponaalYour feet will touch the sky
Un kaalgal vaanam erumaeIf you go with fiery passion
Veriyodu nee ponaalYour speed will increase even more
Un vegam innum koodumaeIf you go with a target in mind
Male
Kuriyodu nee ponaalYour distance will fade away
Un thooram thooram pogumaeIf you go with a target in mind
Kuriyodu nee ponaalWhat you search for will reach your hands
Un thedal kaiyyil serumaeDo not let go.. hey do not let go.. do not let go
Male
Vidatha ..yei vidatha …vidathaReach out and catch it, man
Yetti pudi daaDo not let go.. hey do not let go.. do not let go
Vidatha ..yei vidatha …vidathaTouch and seize it, man
Thottu pudi daaCatch the headwind head-on
Male
Ethir kaaththu po pudidaaSwim against the current
Ethir neechal neeyum adidaaBurst like a loud cracker
Adhir vettu nee vedi daaAll your dreams will come true
Kanavellaam palikkumCatch the headwind head-on
Male
Ethir kaaththu po pudidaaSwim against the current
Ethir neechal neeyum adidaaBurst like a loud cracker
Adhir vettu nee vedi daaEverything you wished for will happen
Nenachathellam nadakkumEverywhere in history
Male
Varalaaru engumRighteousness has won, man!
Dharmam vendradhadaa….aaaEven the Bhagavad Gita
Geethai koodaHas said only that!
Adhai dhaan sonnadhadaa…aaa..If you go with fiery passion
Male
Veriyodu nee ponaalYour feet will touch the sky
Un kaalgal vaanam erumaeIf you go with fiery passion
Veriyodu nee ponaalYour speed will increase even more
Un vegam innum koodumaeIf you go with a target in mind
Male
Kuriyodu nee ponaalYour distance will fade away
Un thooram thooram pogumaeIf you go with a target in mind
Kuriyodu nee ponaalWhat you search for will reach your hands
Un thedal kaiyyil serumaeDo not let go.. hey do not let go.. do not let go
Male
Vidatha ..yei vidatha …vidathaReach out and catch it, man
Yetti pudi daaDeal.....
Deal…..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This motivational track from 'Ko 2' serves as an energetic anthem encouraging determination, resilience, and righteous action against injustice. The lyricist urges the listener to break free from mediocrity, face challenges head-on like swimming against the tide, and maintain laser-like focus on their goals. Drawing inspiration from historical truths and spiritual texts like the Bhagavad Gita, the song reinforces the idea that righteousness ultimately prevails when pursued with unwavering focus and fiery courage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition / Anaphora

Va va va / va va va va vettaiyaada

Repetition of words like 'Va va va' and 'Po po po' creates rhythmic energy and urgency.

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Asoi / Edhugai)

Veriyodu nee ponaal / Un kaalgal vaanam erumae

Rhyming scheme with '-odu nee ponaal' across consecutive lines creates lyrical harmony and flow.

Alliteration (Monaai)

Thaga thag thak thaka thaagathoda

Use of the 'Th' sound iteratively throughout the line ('Thaga thag thak thaka thaagathoda').

Metaphor

Ethir neechal neeyum adidaa

'Ethir neechal' (swimming against the current) is used as a metaphor for overcoming difficult real-life obstacles.

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Trivia

'Ko 2' (2016) is a political thriller directed by Sarath, starring Bobby Simha and Prakash Raj. The music for the film was composed by Leon James, and the lyrics were penned by the acclaimed late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar.

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