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Lyrics & meaning

Villedu Vaaledu

From Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
L. R. Eswari, Chorus
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan1971

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Villedu vaal edu veerendra per eduTake up the bow, take up the sword, earn the name of a brave warrior!
Vettu ondru thundu rendu katti veithu pooriduCut into two pieces, bind it up, and finish the fight!
Chorus :Villedu vaal edu veerendra per eduChorus: Take up the bow, take up the sword, earn the name of a brave warrior!
Vettu ondru thundu rendu katti veithu pooriduCut into two pieces, bind it up, and finish the fight!
Female
Vidupadattum kanaigal indruLet the arrows be unleashed today!
Podipadattum elumbugalLet the bones be crushed into powder!
Vilai koduthathu thalai koduthuPaying the price by giving their heads,
Uyir vidattum erumbugalLet those mere ants surrender their lives!
Chorus
Vidupadattum kanaigal indruLet the arrows be unleashed today!
Podipadattum elumbugalLet the bones be crushed into powder!
Vilai koduthathu thalai koduthuPaying the price by giving their heads,
Uyir vidattum erumbugalLet those mere ants surrender their lives!
Female
Aambillai ippadi varalaamaShould a real man walk into danger like this?
Agni kundathil vizhalaamaShould one fall headlong into a pit of fire?
Yaar pettra magano sollu maamaTell me, uncle, whose beloved son is this?
Aduthavar porulai ennalaamaShould anyone covet another person's property?
Chorus
Aambillai ippadi varalaamaShould a real man walk into danger like this?
Agni kundathil vizhalaamaShould one fall headlong into a pit of fire?
Yaar pettra magano sollu maamaTell me, uncle, whose beloved son is this?
Aduthavar porulai ennalaamaShould anyone covet another person's property?
Female
Kaattil ulla pengalukkum veeramundu paarthukkoLook here, even the women in the forest possess immense bravery!
Kannadikkum podhukooda kanal parakkum kettukoListen closely, sparks of fire fly even when we wink an eye!
Vaettaiyaadum neram undhan deivathai nee vendikooPray to your God now, for the hunting hour has arrived!
Veetukaedhum sollanumnaa vegamaaga sollikooIf you wish to send word to your home, say it quickly!
Female
Maapillai murukkilae kuraichalilaeThere is no lack of pride and swagger in you,
Unga mandaiyilae buthi velaichal illaiYet there is no wisdom growing inside your head!
Agapada poraannu nenachadhillaiYou never imagined that you would get caught,
Enga aatchiyai konjamum madhichadhillaiYou did not respect our clan's rule in the slightest!
Chorus
Kaattil ulla pengalukkum veeramundu paarthukkoLook here, even the women in the forest possess immense bravery!
Kannadikkum podhukooda kanal parakkum kettukoListen closely, sparks of fire fly even when we wink an eye!
Vaettaiyaadum neram undhan deivathai nee vendikooPray to your God now, for the hunting hour has arrived!
Veetukaedhum sollanumnaa vegamaaga sollikooIf you wish to send word to your home, say it quickly!
Chorus
Maapillai murukkilae kuraichalilaeThere is no lack of pride and swagger in you,
Unga mandaiyilae buthi velaichal illaiYet there is no wisdom growing inside your head!
Agapada poraannu nenachadhillaiYou never imagined that you would get caught,
Enga aatchiyai konjamum madhichadhillaiYou did not respect our clan's rule in the slightest!
Female
Kattupadum undhan udal vettupadum indruYour well-built body will be hacked to pieces today!
Kattupodi pattu kanal kottum pori indruReduced to powder and ash, sparks will rain down today!
Engal kula kaali engal kula deviOur clan's Goddess Kali, our clan's deity,
Engae ena kettaal ungal udal aaviIf asked where she resides, she takes away your life force!
Female
Thaaimel aanai thandhai mel aanaiSwear upon mother, swear upon father,
Thalai parippom endru kural kodungalRaise your voice to declare that we will sever their heads!
Deviyai tholungal deivathai tholungalWorship the Goddess, bow to the divine deity,
Narabali vandhadhendru nadamidungalDance with fury, proclaiming that a human sacrifice has arrived!
Chorus
Kattupadum undhan udal vettupadum indruYour well-built body will be hacked to pieces today!
Kattupodi pattu kanal kottum pori indruReduced to powder and ash, sparks will rain down today!
Engal kula kaali engal kula deviOur clan's Goddess Kali, our clan's deity,
Engae ena kettaal ungal udal aaviIf asked where she resides, she takes away your life force!
Chorus
Thaaimel aanai thandhai mel aanaiSwear upon mother, swear upon father,
Thalai parippom endru kural kodungalRaise your voice to declare that we will sever their heads!
Deviyai tholungal deivathai tholungalWorship the Goddess, bow to the divine deity,
Narabali vandhadhendru nadamidungalDance with fury, proclaiming that a human sacrifice has arrived!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This intense and rhythmic tribal war song from the film 'Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan' (1971) portrays the fearless nature of forest-dwelling women protecting their land and traditions. Sung from the perspective of tribal women confronting an intruder who has trespassed or coveted their property, the lyrics issue a fierce warning that even the women of the tribe possess warrior spirit and will not tolerate disrespect or intrusion. Through vivid imagery of battle preparations, ritual dance, and devotion to Goddess Kali, the song highlights the cultural strength and martial courage of indigenous communities. Lyricist Kannadasan blends high-energy folk rhythms with powerful declarative Tamil poetry, set to K. V. Mahadevan's dramatic musical score and delivered with dynamic fervor by L. R. Eswari.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Podipadattum elumbugal / Uyir vidattum erumbugal

Repetition of the second consonant character across consecutive lines ('elumbugal' and 'erumbugal') to create rhythmic harmony.

Monaai (Alliteration)

Villedu vaal edu veerendra per edu

Matching opening sound patterns across words within the line ('Villedu', 'vaal edu', 'veerendra').

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Kannadikkum podhukooda kanal parakkum kettuko

Dramatic exaggeration indicating that even a simple wink from the tribal women emits sparks of fire, emphasizing their fierce warrior aura.

Metaphor

Uyir vidattum erumbugal

Comparing enemies or trespassers to mere ants ('erumbugal') whose lives are easily taken, emphasizing their helplessness before the clan.

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Trivia

The film 'Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan' (1971), directed by P. Subramaniam, was an adventurous jungle action film featuring M. G. Ramachandran's brother M. G. Chakrapani's son Nagesh along with major South Indian actors. Playback singer L. R. Eswari was celebrated during this era for delivering powerful, high-energy dance and battle folk songs with exceptional vocal range and aggression.

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