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Lyrics & meaning

Vizhuvathum Ezhuvathum

From Pon Manickavel · 2019

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Ashwin Sharma
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Pon Manickavel2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vizhuvathum ezhuvathumFalling and rising,
Thaanada vaazhkaiyaeIs indeed what life is, my friend.
Ezhumvarai idhayathilUntil you rise, within your heart,
Vendumae vetkayaeThere must be an intense fire!
Male
Vazhithunayaai ival nesam thaanHer love alone as a companion on the journey
Pothum pothumaeIs more than enough.
Vizhigalin oraththu eerangalThe moisture at the corners of your eyes
Kaainthu pogumaeWill dry away completely.
Male
Urangida oru madi irukkirathuThere is a lap to sleep on,
EndrumaeForever and always.
Unakkena anudhinam thudikkirathuBeating for you every single day
NenjamaeIs this heart.
Male
Koodaiyil koodaiyilIn the scorching summer,
Thoovidum megam polaLike a rain cloud showering down,
Koodavae koodavaeRight beside you,
Dhevathai nizhal varumAn angel's shadow will accompany you.
Male
Raathiri paadhaiyilOn a dark night's path,
Veesidum velicham polaLike a beam of light shining through,
Kaadhalan kaavalanAs a lover and a protector,
Aarudhal vazhi tharumIt will pave a comforting path.
Male
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Male
Vizhuvathum ezhuvathumFalling and rising,
Thaanada vaazhkaiyaeIs indeed what life is, my friend.
Ezhumvarai idhayathilUntil you rise, within your heart,
Vendumae vetkayaeThere must be an intense fire!
Male
Erimalai therippena seerivaaCharge like a spark from an erupting volcano,
Saambal aakkalaamWe can reduce everything to ashes.
Ethiriyin padaigalai theeramai modhiStriking the enemy's forces with determination,
SaaikkalaamWe can bring them down.
Male
Sarithiram muzhuvathumThroughout history,
Jeyithavargal yaaradaaWho are those who have triumphed?
Thadaigalai thurumbenaOnly those who treated obstacles
Mathithavargal thaanadaAs mere specks of straw!
Male
Soorayaai modhiyaeStrike like a raging storm,
Porilae vaagai sooduWear the crown of victory in battle!
Yelanam seidhavarTo those who mocked and belittled you,
Paarthida padhil koduGive a resounding answer for all to see!
Male
Kaigalae aayuthamYour hands are your weapons,
Kaalathai sondham aakkuMake time your own!
Naanilam thaandiyumEven beyond all four corners of the earth,
Anjida nadanthiduWalk fearlessly!
Male
Vizhuvathum ezhuvathumFalling and rising,
Thaanada vaazhkaiyaeIs indeed what life is, my friend.
Ezhumvarai idhayathilUntil you rise, within your heart,
Vendumae vetkayaeThere must be an intense fire!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This motivational and emotional track centers on resilience, inner strength, and the power of love during life's struggles. The opening chorus establishes the core philosophy: life is defined by falling down and standing back up, driven by an unyielding inner passion ('vetkai'). It highlights how unconditional love and support act as a safe haven, offering comfort and light through the darkest times.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Vizhuvathum ezhuvathum (Line 1) / Ezhumvarai idhayathil (Line 3)

The second consonant sound 'zhu' (ழ) rhymes across the lines, creating a rhythmic flow in Tamil poetry.

Monai / Alliteration (First-letter Rhyming)

Kaadhalan kaavalan

Repetition of the initial 'K' sound ('Ka') creates a musical, poetic resonance within the line.

Simile (Uwamai Ani)

Thoovidum megam pola

Compares the comforting presence of a loved one to a rain cloud showering relief on a hot day using the comparative marker 'pola' (like).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kaigalae aayutham

Directly equates one's own hands to weapons, emphasizing self-reliance and strength without using explicit comparative words.

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Trivia

The song is from the movie 'Pon Manickavel' (2021), starring Prabhu Deva as a righteous police officer. The film's music was composed by D. Imman, with lyrics written by Viveka. The lyrics blend themes of romantic support and intense battle-readiness to suit the action-drama backdrop of the film.

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