Skip to content
Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Vidigira Vaanil

From Indrajith · 2017

Lyricist
Kabilan Vairamuthu
Singer
Javed Ali
Music director
KP
Details
Indrajith2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Oh yeah.. oh yeah..Oh yeah.. oh yeah..
Lala lala laa…Lala lala laa…
Oh yeah.. oh yeah..Oh yeah.. oh yeah..
Lala lala laa…Lala lala laa…
………………………………………[Instrumental / Vocalizing]
Oh yeah.. oh yeah..Oh yeah.. oh yeah..
Na na na naa naa..Na na na naa naa..
Male
Vidigira vaanil kodigalai naattaTo hoist flags in the dawning sky,
Paravaiyin paathai selgavaeFollow the path taken by the birds.
Kelvi.. ezhum munnae..Before the question arises..
Vidai kaanbomaeLet us find the answer!
Male
Sathaiyinil thaikum mullinil koodaEven in the thorn that pierces the flesh,
Puthayalai thedu thozhanae..Search for the treasure, my friend..
Thedal athu vellum..The relentless search will triumph..
Oru naalthaanaeOne fine day for sure!
Male
Oru karaiyora sangu polaLike a tiny shell lying on the seashore,
Miga sirithaagum intha pirappuThis mortal life seems very small.
Siru sangoda osaiyai polYet, like the booming sound from that small conch,
Miga perithaagum konda neruppuThe fire within grows magnificently grand!
Male
Ada vaalaattum naayaagaAh, like a dog wagging its tail happily,
Vaazhvodu santhosham thodaruthu..Joy follows alongside life..
Chorus
Oh yeah.. oh yeah..Oh yeah.. oh yeah..
Na na na naa naa..Na na na naa naa..
Male :Ooooo…ooooooMale: Ooooo…oooooo
Chorus :Oh yeah.. oh yeah..Chorus: Oh yeah.. oh yeah..
Na na na naa naa..Na na na naa naa..
Male :Ooooo…ooooooMale: Ooooo…oooooo
Male
Kalam kaanavae..To witness the battlefield..
Karam korkalaamLet us join our hands together.
Irulai kooda.. iraiyaakalaamEven the deep darkness.. can be turned into prey.
Male
Pala vitha vithamaanaCarrying various types
Aayutham sumanthaOf formidable weapons,
Kalavara thegam intha thegamThis body is built for turmoil.
Pala nootraandu vettaiyin veppamThe intense heat of centuries of hunting,
Pulangalai vittu engu pogum..Where will it go leaving the senses behind..
Male
Ada valappakkamHey, while taking aim
Kuri vaithuTowards the right side,
Idappakkam ambu viduRelease the arrow to the left;
Vaiyam thappaathuThe target of the world will not fail!
Male
Vidigira vaanil kodigalai naattaTo hoist flags in the dawning sky,
Paravaiyin paathai selgavaeFollow the path taken by the birds.
Kelvi.. ezhum munnae..Before the question arises..
Vidai kaanbomaeLet us find the answer!
Male
Sathaiyinil thaikum mullinil koodaEven in the thorn that pierces the flesh,
Puthayalai thedu thozhanae..Search for the treasure, my friend..
Thedal athu vellum..The relentless search will triumph..
Oru naalthaanaeOne fine day for sure!
Male
Oru karaiyora sangu polaLike a tiny shell lying on the seashore,
Miga sirithaagum intha pirappuThis mortal life seems very small.
Siru sangoda osaiyai polYet, like the booming sound from that small conch,
Miga perithaagum konda neruppuThe fire within grows magnificently grand!
Male
Ada vaalaattum naayaagaAh, like a dog wagging its tail happily,
Vaazhvodu santhosham thodaruthu..Joy follows alongside life..
Chorus
Oh yeah.. oh yeah..Oh yeah.. oh yeah..
Na na na naa naa..Na na na naa naa..
Male :Ooooo…ooooooMale: Ooooo…oooooo
Chorus :Oh yeah.. oh yeah..Chorus: Oh yeah.. oh yeah..
Na na na naa naa..Na na na naa naa..
Male :Ooooo…ooooooMale: Ooooo…oooooo
Chorus
Oh yeah.. oh yeah..Oh yeah.. oh yeah..
Na na na naa naa..Na na na naa naa..
Oh yeah.. oh yeah..Oh yeah.. oh yeah..
Na na na naa naa..Na na na naa naa..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic track from the action-adventure film 'Indrajith' serves as a motivational crusade anthem. Written by Kabilan Vairamuthu, the lyrics encourage perseverance, exploration, and the relentless search for truth and treasure despite physical pain or daunting obstacles. It compares human life to a tiny seashore shell, reminding the listener that despite our small existence, the passion and spirit within us can create a massive impact like the deep sound of a blow-conch. The song urges unified action, strategic thinking in battle, and an unwavering focus on goal-oriented discovery. It frames life's hardships as temporary setbacks and celebrates the innate primal instinct to hunt for triumph, assuring that true dedication will ultimately conquer darkness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Upamai (Simile)

Oru karaiyora sangu pola

Compares human life to a small conch shell on the beach ('sangu pola'), contrasting physical insignificance with inner potential.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Irulai kooda.. iraiyaakalaam

Metaphorically treats darkness ('irul') as prey ('irai') to be conquered and consumed.

Moonaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Kalam kaanavae.. / Karam korkalaam

Repetition of the initial sound 'Ka' across consecutive lines ('Kalam' / 'Karam').

Upamai (Simile)

Ada vaalaattum naayaaga / Vaazhvodu santhosham thodaruthu..

Compares how joy faithfully accompanies life to a happy dog wagging its tail.

Did you know?

Trivia

This song is featured in the 2017 Tamil action-adventure movie 'Indrajith', starring Gautham Karthik. The movie revolves around an archaeological treasure hunt in deep forests, making the song's themes of 'searching for treasure amidst thorns' directly tied to the film's main narrative arc.

Keep listening

More from Indrajith