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Lyrics & meaning

Vidhai Pola

From Singam 2 · 2013

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Hariharan
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Details
Singam 22013

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vidhai pola maraivaaga Vazhnthavan indru thaan Madha yaanai pol varugiran Adaiyaalam theriyaadha Udaiyodu thirinthavan Padaiyodu nadai payilgiranHe who lived hidden like a seed, today comes forth like a wild elephant; he who wandered in disguise now marches with an army.
Male
Imai pozhuthum Urangaadha kaavalan Ivan sumai kandu Miraladha sevagan Kolgaiyil maaradha komagan Ivan dhisai engum Kaathidum thirumaganHe is a guardian who never sleeps for even a moment, a servant undaunted by burdens, a nobleman unwavering in principles, a blessed son protecting every direction.
Male
Idi vandhu vizhunthaalum Idiyaadhavan Idar enna vanthaalum Idaraathavan Patharaamal sitharaamal Adhiraamal udhiraamal Irukindra varam petravanEven if thunder falls, he does not crumble; whatever hardship comes, he does not falter; he is blessed with the boon of remaining unperturbed, unscared, unshaken, and unyielding.
Chorus
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Male
Pagai enna vanthaalum Patharadhavan Padhavigal thaduthaalum Paniyaadhavan Oor koodi ethirthaalum miraladhavan Otraiyaai pala perai vadham seidhavanNo matter what hostility arrives he panics not; even if positions or power block him he bows not; even if the entire town opposes him he fears not; standing alone, he has vanquished many.
Male
Edhirigal evar enru Ennadhavan Tholviyin vizhumbilum Thuvalaadhavan Vilai enna thanthaalum valaiyadhavan Elimaikku ivan endrum thunaiyanavanHe does not count who his enemies are; even on the brink of defeat he does not wither; whatever price is offered he does not bend; he is always a companion to the humble.
Male
Malaiyaaga nindru Marporil vendru Adutha thalam ethuvendr…aaan….Standing tall as a mountain, winning in combat, asking what is the next arena...
Male
Vidhai pola maraivaaga Vazhnthavan indru thaan Madha yaanai pol varugiran Adaiyaalam theriyaadha Udaiyodu thirinthavan Padaiyodu nadai payilgiranHe who lived hidden like a seed, today comes forth like a wild elephant; he who wandered in disguise now marches with an army.
Male
Thaniyaaga irundhaalum Padai thaan ivan Dharaniyai pizhakindra Edai thaan ivan Pulan ainthum thelivaaga Irukindravan Puram naangum elidhaaga ValaikindravanEven if he is alone, he himself is an army; he is the weight that splits the earth; he possesses clarity in all five senses and easily encircles all four directions.
Male
Udaiyaatha thadaigalai Udaikindravan Unmaiyaai saathanai padaikindravan Erimalai kolambaaga kothikindravan Kuri vaithu samarilae jeikindravanHe breaks unbreakable barriers; he creates true achievements; he boils like volcanic lava; aiming precisely, he wins in battle.
Male
Minnal ena seeri Amila mazhai thoovi Azhukindri desathai Azhagaaga thudaikindravanRoaring like lightning, showering acid rain, he beautifully cleanses the nation without flinching.
Male
Vidhai pola maraivaaga Vazhnthavan indru thaan Madha yaanai pol varugiran Adaiyaalam theriyaadha Udaiyodu thirinthavan Padaiyodu nadai payilgiranHe who lived hidden like a seed, today comes forth like a wild elephant; he who wandered in disguise now marches with an army.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song serves as a powerful mass-hero elevation track for the protagonist, Duraisingam, in the film Singam 2. It portrays his transition from working incognito in a low-profile disguise (like a hidden seed) to launching a full-scale assault against criminals (like an unstoppable wild elephant). The lyrics highlight his unyielding moral compass, bravery, and invincibility against all odds.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Vidhai pola maraivaaga Vazhnthavan indru thaan Madha yaanai pol varugiran

Compares the protagonist's undercover phase to a hidden seed ('vidhai pola') and his powerful emergence to a raging elephant ('madha yaanai pol').

Alliteration and Rhyme (Edhukai / Monai)

Idi vandhu vizhunthaalum Idiyaadhavan Idar enna vanthaalum Idaraathavan

Uses repeating initial sounds and rhyming patterns ('Idi', 'Idar', 'Idiyaadhavan', 'Idaraathavan') to create a rhythmic, forceful effect.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Erimalai kolambaaga kothikindravan

Metaphorically describes the hero's intense fury against injustice as boiling volcanic lava.

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Trivia

The song features music composed by Devi Sri Prasad with energetic lyrics by Viveka. Sung by Baba Sehgal and Naveen Madhav, this theme highlights Suriya's character Duraisingam operating undercover as an NCC officer before revealing his true identity as an uncompromising police officer.

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