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Lyrics & meaning

Villadhi Villanaiyum

From Maduraikkara Thambi · 1988

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singer
Mano
Music director
Chandrabose
Movie name
Maduraikkara Thambi
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
2 May 2021

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
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Villaathi villanaiyum veezhththiduven
Naan raajaathi raajanaiyum thokkadippen
Villaathi villanaiyum veezhththiduven
Naan raajaathi raajanaiyum thokkadippen
Madhurakaara thambi naan vananga vappen
Enna madakka varum edhirigala adakki vappaen
Madhurakaara thambi
Chorus :Thambi
Male :Thambi
Chorus :Thambi
Male :Thambi
Villaathi villanaiyum veezhththiduven
Naan raajaathi raajanaiyum thokkadippen
Villaathi villanaiyum veezhththiduven
Naan raajaathi raajanaiyum thokkadippen….hei hae….
……………
Aasi thanthu vazhi nadaththa paasamulla thaayirukkaa
Aagaiyinaal en vaazhvil vettrithaanadaa
Thulli vatha pagai mudikka thozharkalin thunaiyirukku
Sollaama kollaama ezhunthu oodadaa dei
Anga oru thambi undu antha pakkamaa
Ingae oru thambi undu intha pakkamaa
Thambiyinnaa rendu perum thangakambithaan
Yaarum ingae thoththathilla thamizha nambithaan
Madhurakaara thambi
Chorus :Thambi
Male :Thambi
Chorus :Thambi
Male :Thambi
Villaathi villanaiyum veezhththiduven
Naan raajaathi raajanaiyum thokkadippen
Villaathi villanaiyum veezhththiduven
Naan raajaathi raajanaiyum thokkadippen….
……………
Naalai enga kodipparakkum
Naadu enga vazhi nadakkum
Illaathaar illaiyaenum saethi kidaikkum
Oorukulla kadhaiyalakkum
Ungalukkum odhai kedaikkum
Uzhaiporkku bhoomiyilae needhi kidaikkum
Idhuvaraikkum pirinjirunthom rompa kaalamaa
Ippa naanga saerrnthuvittom edhukka mudiyumaa
Aanavaththaal thambiyaththaan adakka mudiyumaa
Bhoogambaththa kaikalilae pidikka mudiyumaa
Madhurakaara thambi
Chorus :Thambi
Male :Thambi
Chorus :Thambi
Male :Thambi
Villaathi villanaiyum veezhththiduven
Naan raajaathi raajanaiyum thokkadippen
Villaathi villanaiyum veezhththiduven
Naan raajaathi raajanaiyum thokkadippen
Madhurakaara thambi naan vananga vappen
Enna madakka varum edhirigala adakki vappaen
Madhurakaara thambi
Chorus :Thambi
Male :Thambi
Chorus :Thambi
Male :Thambi……haei….ae….
...
I will strike down even the greatest villain,
I will defeat even the king of kings!
I will strike down even the greatest villain,
I will defeat even the king of kings!
I am the brother from Madurai, I will make everyone bow,
I will subdue the enemies who come to corner me!
The brother from Madurai!
Chorus: Brother!
Male: Brother!
Chorus: Brother!
Male: Brother!
I will strike down even the greatest villain,
I will defeat even the king of kings!
I will strike down even the greatest villain,
I will defeat even the king of kings... hey hey!
...
An affectionate mother is here to bless and guide me,
and so, victory is guaranteed in my life!
I have my friends' support to finish off rising enemies,
so just get up and run away without a word, hey!
There is a brother over on that side,
and here is a brother over on this side!
When it comes to brothers, both are pure gold!
No one here has ever lost by placing their faith in Tamil!
The brother from Madurai!
Chorus: Brother!
Male: Brother!
Chorus: Brother!
Male: Brother!
I will strike down even the greatest villain,
I will defeat even the king of kings!
I will strike down even the greatest villain,
I will defeat even the king of kings...
...
Tomorrow, our flag will fly high!
The nation will follow in our footsteps!
News will arrive that there are no poor left!
To you who boast and spin tales around town,
a beating is waiting for you too!
Justice will prevail on this earth for the working people!
We remained separated for a very long time,
now that we are united, can anyone stand against us?
Can anyone subdue this brother with sheer arrogance?
Can an earthquake ever be held in bare hands?
The brother from Madurai!
Chorus: Brother!
Male: Brother!
Chorus: Brother!
Male: Brother!
I will strike down even the greatest villain,
I will defeat even the king of kings!
I will strike down even the greatest villain,
I will defeat even the king of kings!
I am the brother from Madurai, I will make everyone bow,
I will subdue the enemies who come to corner me!
The brother from Madurai!
Chorus: Brother!
Male: Brother!
Chorus: Brother!
Male: Brother... hey... yeah!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Maduraikkara Thambi' is a high-energy, heroic mass song celebrating the bravery, righteousness, and unbreakable unity of a heroic young man hailing from Madurai and his brother. It emphasizes themes of filial respect toward mothers, loyalty among friends and brothers, and standing up for the working class and underprivileged against arrogant oppressors.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Anga oru thambi undu antha pakkamaa / Ingae oru thambi undu intha pakkamaa

The second letters 'lla' in 'Villaathi' and 'aa' in 'Naan' or 'ng' in 'Anga' / 'Ingae' create rhythmic harmony across lines.

Metaphor / Hyperbole

Bhoogambaththa kaikalilae pidikka mudiyumaa

Comparing the brother's unstoppable nature and force to an earthquake that cannot be held in one's hands.

Simile / Idiomatic Metaphor

Thambiyinnaa rendu perum thangakambithaan

Describing brothers as 'thangakambi' (gold wire/rod) to symbolize pure character and value.

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Trivia

Written by renowned Tamil poet and lyricist Mu. Metha, the song encapsulates classic 1980s Tamil cinema hero-introduction themes with folk rhythms typical of the Madurai region.

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