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Vizhichikko

From Gangers · 2025

Lyricist
Super Subu
Singers
Deepak Blue, Harish Harz, Srinithi, Varun, Super Subu, Sugandh Shekar
Music director
C. Sathya
Details
Gangers2025

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vizhichikko thambhi vizhichikkoWake up, little brother, wake up!
Vizhichikko thozhi vizhichikkoWake up, dear friend, wake up!
Vizhichikko thambhi vizhichikkoWake up, little brother, wake up!
Vizhichikko thozhi vizhichikkoWake up, dear friend, wake up!
Male
Maidhaanam irundaalumEven if the battleground is dark,
Kalam kaana needhaan oliYou are the light to light up the arena!
Ulagatha nee vaanguGo ahead and acquire the world,
Mudhaleedu vervai thuliWith drops of sweat as your investment!
Male
Hey heroHey hero!
Unakulla thee kutchi pathuA matchstick inside you is catching fire,
Neram thaan ellorukkumTime is the only asset
Pothuvaana sothuThat is common to everyone.
Kaalam paarkkama nikkama kuthuStrike relentlessly without watching the clock!
Kaayam aanaalum jeyichakka worth-uhEven if you get hurt, winning makes it all worth it!
Chorus
Akkam pakkam enna kadha pakkama..oyeWithout paying mind to the chatter around you... hey!
Suttrum muttrum satham varum ketkkama ..oyeWithout listening to the noise surrounding you... hey!
Kuttram kura vandhaalum thappama ..oyeWithout straying even when faults and criticism arise... hey!
Rathathula soodethi oodu oodu ooduHeat up your blood and run, run, run!
Male
Unakku ini needhaan pottiFrom now on, you are your own competition,
Thadaikalla padikalla maathiTurn obstacles into stepping stones!
Ezhundhiri innum oru vattiRise up one more time,
Anubhavam dhaan daa namma vaathiExperience is our ultimate teacher, my friend!
Chorus
Unakku ini needhaan pottiFrom now on, you are your own competition,
Thadaikalla padikalla maathiTurn obstacles into stepping stones!
Ezhundhiri innum oru vattiRise up one more time,
Anubhavam dhaan daa namma vaathiExperience is our ultimate teacher, my friend!
Male
Vizhichikko thambhi vizhichikkoWake up, little brother, wake up!
Vizhichikko thozhi vizhichikkoWake up, dear friend, wake up!
Vizhichikko thambhi vizhichikkoWake up, little brother, wake up!
Vizhichikko thozhi vizhichikkoWake up, dear friend, wake up!
Male
Porattam thodarndhaalumEven if the struggle continues,
Anbukku neram koduMake time for love.
Mel sogam marundhaagaAs a remedy for deep sorrow,
Thembodu ottam eduRun forward with courage!
Male
Vizhundhaalum porandaalumEven if you fall and roll in the dirt,
Asaraama ezhundhakkaIf you rise up without flinching,
Marukka marukkaTime and time again,
Varalaarum padipaarumHistory itself will read about you,
Salikkaama thuninjaakkaIf you dare tirelessly,
Unakkae unakkaaVictory will be yours and yours alone!
Male
Vizhundhaalum porandaalumEven if you fall and roll in the dirt,
Asaraama ezhundhakkaIf you rise up without flinching,
Marukka marukkaTime and time again,
Varalaarum padipaarumHistory itself will read about you,
Salikkaama thuninjaakkaIf you dare tirelessly,
Unakkae unakkaaVictory will be yours and yours alone!
Male
Vizhichikko thambhi vizhichikkoWake up, little brother, wake up!
Vizhichikko thozhi vizhichikkoWake up, dear friend, wake up!
Vizhichikko thambhi vizhichikkoWake up, little brother, wake up!
Vizhichikko thozhi vizhichikkoWake up, dear friend, wake up!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Vizhichikko' is an energetic motivational anthem calling upon youth to awaken their inner potential and conquer their dreams. The song emphasizes self-reliance, hard work, and resilience, using powerful imagery like investing sweat as capital and treating life's obstacles as stepping stones. It highlights that time is an equal asset for all, urging listeners to focus on self-improvement rather than getting distracted by external chatter or criticism.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Akkam pakkam enna kadha pakkama..oye / Suttrum muttrum satham varum ketkkama ..oye / Kuttram kura vandhaalum thappama ..oye

The repeating rhyming suffix ('pakkama', 'ketkkama', 'thappama') combined with the exclamatory 'oye' creates a rhythmic cadence typical of Tamil folk/street style.

Metaphor

Mudhaleedu vervai thuli

Sweat droplets are metaphorically described as the financial capital/investment required to earn the world.

Metaphor

Anubhavam dhaan daa namma vaathi

Life experience ('Anubhavam') is metaphorically declared to be the teacher ('vaathi').

Contrast / Reframe

Thadaikalla padikalla maathi

Phrasing that contrasts 'Thadaikal' (stumbling block) with 'Padikal' (stepping stone) to inspire a shift in perspective.

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Trivia

The song 'Vizhichikko' features lyrics written by Super Subu, who also performs as one of the lead vocalists alongside an ensemble group including Deepak Blue, Harish Harz, Srinithi, Varun, and Suganth Sekar. The high-powered motivational score is composed by C. Sathya for the movie 'Gangers' (2025).

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