Yaanaiyodu Modhum
From Rathasaatchi · 2023
- Lyricist
- Aravind Annest
- Singer
- Vishnu Edavan
- Music director
- Javed Riaz
- Details
- Rathasaatchi2023
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Yaanaiyodu modhum | Clashing with a giant elephant, |
| Oru thaeni kootin veeram | Such is the courage of a swarm of bees. |
| Siru kootam ingu ondru sera | As a small group gathers here, |
| Aadi podhae kaadum | The forest itself trembles in fear. |
| Male | |
| Yaanaiyodu modhum | Clashing with a giant elephant, |
| Oru thaeni kootin veeram | Such is the courage of a swarm of bees. |
| Siru kootam ingu ondru sera | As a small group gathers here, |
| Aadi podhae kaadum | The forest itself trembles in fear. |
| Male | |
| Vanmuraiyae kadhava | Is violence the only doorway? |
| Vervai dhan varama | Is sweat the ultimate boon? |
| Ratham ingu urama | Is blood the fertilizer here? |
| Veezhaadha | Do not fall! |
| Male | |
| Nerupaal uyir sudavae | As fire burns the very soul, |
| Sivapaai oru kadalae | A vast sea turns red. |
| Nanaithal perum nerupoo | Even if drenched, the great fire |
| Anaiyaadha | Will never be extinguished! |
| Male | |
| Yaanaiyodu modhum | Clashing with a giant elephant, |
| Oru theni kootin veeram | Such is the courage of a swarm of bees. |
| Siru kootam ingu ondru sera | As a small group gathers here, |
| aadi podhae kaadum | The forest itself trembles in fear. |
| Male | |
| Madham konda | Blinded by intense fury, |
| Andha nilayae | In that helpless state, |
| Sinam thalaikeriya nodiyae | The moment anger rushes to the head, |
| Oru uyirkaaga | For the sake of a single life, |
| Porgal ingu | A fierce war here |
| Thuvanguthindru adiyae | Begins today, listen! |
| Male | |
| Por varum | War will approach, |
| Unnai sudum | It will burn you down, |
| Thalai vizhum | Heads will fall, |
| Kazhuvil oru puzhuvai | Like a worm impaled on a stake. |
| Male | |
| Yar karam balam perum | Whose hand will gain supreme power? |
| Tharai thodum | Will fall to the ground |
| Adhikarathin kodiyae | The flag of tyrannical authority! |
| Male | |
| Yar karam balam perum | Whose hand will gain supreme power? |
| Tharai thodum | Will fall to the ground |
| Adhikarathin kodiyae | The flag of tyrannical authority! |
| Male | |
| Yar karam balam perum | Whose hand will gain supreme power? |
| Tharai thodum | Will fall to the ground |
| Adhikarathin kodiyae | The flag of tyrannical authority! |
| Male | |
| Yar karam balam perum | Whose hand will gain supreme power? |
| Tharai thodum | Will fall to the ground |
| Adhikarathin kodiyae | The flag of tyrannical authority! |
யானையோடு மோதும்
ஒரு தேனீ கூட்டின் வீரம்
சிறு கூட்டம் இங்கு ஒன்று சேர
ஆடி போதை காடும்
Clashing with a giant elephant,
Such is the courage of a swarm of bees.
As a small group gathers here,
The forest itself trembles in fear.
யானையோடு மோதும்
ஒரு தேனீ கூட்டின் வீரம்
சிறு கூட்டம் இங்கு ஒன்று சேர
ஆடி போதை காடும்
Clashing with a giant elephant,
Such is the courage of a swarm of bees.
As a small group gathers here,
The forest itself trembles in fear.
வன்முறையே கதவா?
வேர்வை தான் வரமா!
ரத்தம் இங்கு உரமா!
வீழாதா!
Is violence the only doorway?
Is sweat the ultimate boon?
Is blood the fertilizer here?
Do not fall!
நெருப்பால் உயிர் சுடவே!
சிவப்பாய் ஒரு கடலே!
நனைந்தால் பெரும் நெருப்போ!
அணையாதா
As fire burns the very soul,
A vast sea turns red.
Even if drenched, the great fire
Will never be extinguished!
யானையோடு மோதும்
ஒரு தேனீ கூட்டின் வீரம்
சிறு கூட்டம் இங்கு ஒன்று சேர
ஆடி போதை காடும்
Clashing with a giant elephant,
Such is the courage of a swarm of bees.
As a small group gathers here,
The forest itself trembles in fear.
மதம் கொண்ட அந்த நிலையே!
சினம் தலைக்கேறிய நொடியே!
ஒரு உயிர்க்காக போர்கள் இங்கு
துவங்குதின்று அடியே!
Blinded by intense fury,
In that helpless state,
The moment anger rushes to the head,
For the sake of a single life,
A fierce war here
Begins today, listen!
போர் வரும்
உன்னை சுடும்
தலை விழும்
கழிவில் ஒரு புழுவாய்
War will approach,
It will burn you down,
Heads will fall,
Like a worm impaled on a stake.
யார் கரம் பலம் பெரும்
தரை தொடும்
அதிகாரத்தின் கொடியே!
Whose hand will gain supreme power?
Will fall to the ground
The flag of tyrannical authority!
யார் கரம் பலம் பெரும்
தரை தொடும்
அதிகாரத்தின் கொடியே!
Whose hand will gain supreme power?
Will fall to the ground
The flag of tyrannical authority!
யார் கரம் பலம் பெரும்
தரை தொடும்
அதிகாரத்தின் கொடியே!
Whose hand will gain supreme power?
Will fall to the ground
The flag of tyrannical authority!
யார் கரம் பலம் பெரும்
தரை தொடும்
அதிகாரத்தின் கொடியே!
Whose hand will gain supreme power?
Will fall to the ground
The flag of tyrannical authority!
Yaanaiyodu modhum
Clashing with a giant elephant,
Oru thaeni kootin veeram
Such is the courage of a swarm of bees.
Siru kootam ingu ondru sera
As a small group gathers here,
Aadi podhae kaadum
The forest itself trembles in fear.
Yaanaiyodu modhum
Clashing with a giant elephant,
Oru thaeni kootin veeram
Such is the courage of a swarm of bees.
Siru kootam ingu ondru sera
As a small group gathers here,
Aadi podhae kaadum
The forest itself trembles in fear.
Vanmuraiyae kadhava
Is violence the only doorway?
Vervai dhan varama
Is sweat the ultimate boon?
Ratham ingu urama
Is blood the fertilizer here?
Veezhaadha
Do not fall!
Nerupaal uyir sudavae
As fire burns the very soul,
Sivapaai oru kadalae
A vast sea turns red.
Nanaithal perum nerupoo
Even if drenched, the great fire
Anaiyaadha
Will never be extinguished!
Yaanaiyodu modhum
Clashing with a giant elephant,
Oru theni kootin veeram
Such is the courage of a swarm of bees.
Siru kootam ingu ondru sera
As a small group gathers here,
aadi podhae kaadum
The forest itself trembles in fear.
Madham konda
Blinded by intense fury,
Andha nilayae
In that helpless state,
Sinam thalaikeriya nodiyae
The moment anger rushes to the head,
Oru uyirkaaga
For the sake of a single life,
Porgal ingu
A fierce war here
Thuvanguthindru adiyae
Begins today, listen!
Por varum
War will approach,
Unnai sudum
It will burn you down,
Thalai vizhum
Heads will fall,
Kazhuvil oru puzhuvai
Like a worm impaled on a stake.
Yar karam balam perum
Whose hand will gain supreme power?
Tharai thodum
Will fall to the ground
Adhikarathin kodiyae
The flag of tyrannical authority!
Yar karam balam perum
Whose hand will gain supreme power?
Tharai thodum
Will fall to the ground
Adhikarathin kodiyae
The flag of tyrannical authority!
Yar karam balam perum
Whose hand will gain supreme power?
Tharai thodum
Will fall to the ground
Adhikarathin kodiyae
The flag of tyrannical authority!
Yar karam balam perum
Whose hand will gain supreme power?
Tharai thodum
Will fall to the ground
Adhikarathin kodiyae
The flag of tyrannical authority!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This powerful, revolutionary track from 'Rathasaatchi' captures the raw emotion and spirit of an underdog resistance fighting against oppressive authority. By comparing a small group of marginalized rebels to a swarm of bees taking on a mighty elephant, the song highlights how collective courage can shake the foundation of power. It emphasizes the grim realities of struggle—where blood acts as fertilizer and sweat serves as a boon for survival. The lyricism moves from quiet resilience to explosive anger, warning the oppressors that when righteous fury rushes to the head, war becomes inevitable. Bloodshed, sacrifice, and the eventual downfall of authoritarian flags are portrayed not just as possibilities, but as inevitable outcomes when an oppressed populace rises up.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Yaanaiyodu modhum / Oru thaeni kootin veeram”
Compares the small rebel faction fighting a huge oppressive state apparatus to a swarm of bees taking on a massive elephant.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Vanmuraiyae kadhava / Vervai dhan varama”
The starting letter/sound 'V' ('Va' / 'Ve') is repeated across consecutive lines to create rhythmic emphasis.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Por varum / Unnai sudum”
The end words 'varum' and 'sudum' rhyme, enhancing the driving cadence of the war call.
Simile
“Kazhuvil oru puzhuvai”
Uses the imagery of a worm on an impaling stake ('Kazhu') to represent extreme suffering and destruction during conflict.
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Trivia
'Rathasaatchi' (2023) is a Tamil film directed by Rafiq Ismail, adapted from the renowned writer Jeyamohan's short story 'Kaipesi'. The film explores the socio-political dynamics of the leftist rebellion and police brutality in Tamil Nadu during the 1980s. The music composed by Javed Riaz provides a gritty, atmospheric backdrop that accentuates the movie's heavy themes of sacrifice and resistance.
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