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Lyrics & meaning

Yaar Tharuvaar

From Vattaram · 2006

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Bharathwaj, Chorus
Music director
Bharathwaj
Details
Vattaram2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yaar tharuvaar indha ariyasanamWho will give this throne?
Ivana peruvaan sariyasanamWill he get an equal seat?
Yaar tharuvaar indha ariyasanamWho will give this throne?
Ivana peruvaan sariyasanamWill he get an equal seat?
Male
Kanavu kandaal kaipatralaamIf you dream, you can conquer it.
Thinavu kondaal theepatralaamIf you have an itch for action, fire can catch.
Male & Chorus :[Male & Chorus]
Eppodhum ivaigal thirandhirukkumThese will always remain open.
Karuvizhi ullae ullae kanavirukkumInside the pupils of the eyes, dreams will reside.
Male
Yaar tharuvaarWho will give?
Yaar tharuvaarWho will give?
Yaar tharuvaar indha ariyasanamWho will give this throne?
Ivana peruvaan sariyasanamWill he get an equal seat?
Chorus
Hoh ho ho ho ho ho ho ho oooHoh ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ooo
Hoh ho ho ho ho ho ho ho oooHoh ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ooo
Hoh ho ho ho ho ho ho ho oooHoh ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ooo
Hoh ho ho ho ho ho ho ho oooHoh ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ooo
Ho ho ho hoo oo hoo oo ho ooHo ho ho hoo oo hoo oo ho oo
Ho ho ho hoo oo hoo oo ho ooHo ho ho hoo oo hoo oo ho oo
Male
Yaar tharuvaarWho will give?
Yaar tharuvaarWho will give?
Yaar tharuvaar indha ariyasanamWho will give this throne?
Ivana peruvaan sariyasanamWill he get an equal seat?
Male
Panivu kattrenI have learned humility.
Pagai mudikkumIt will put an end to enmity.
Thunivu ondrae thunai irukkumCourage alone will be the true companion.
Vattaaram engum varavirukkumAcross the entire territory, there will be welcome.
Vaazhkkai chella chellaAs life moves along,
Valam irukkumProsperity will exist.
Male
Yaar tharuvaar indha ariyasanamWho will give this throne?
Rap :Yaar tharuvaar….Rap: Who will give...
Male :Ivana peruvaan sariyasanamMale: Will he get an equal seat?
Rap :SariyasanamRap: An equal seat.
Male
Yaar tharuvaar indha ariyasanamWho will give this throne?
Ivana peruvaan sariyasanamWill he get an equal seat?
Male
Yaar tharuvaar indha ariyasanamWho will give this throne?
Ivana peruvaan sariyasanamWill he get an equal seat?
Male
Sarpam ondru kaathirukkumA serpent will lie in wait.
Santharpam thaedi olinthirukkumIt will hide, searching for an opportunity.
Kaaladi osai ketirukkumIt will listen for the sound of footsteps.
Kothum aasai ullirukkum hooA desire to strike will burn inside, hoo.
Male
Yaar tharuvaarWho will give?
Yaar tharuvaarWho will give?
Yaar tharuvaar indha ariyasanamWho will give this throne?
Ivana peruvaan sariyasanamWill he get an equal seat?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Yaar Tharuvaar Indha Ariyasanam from the movie Vattaram is a high-energy, thematic song focused on power, ambition, and survival in a ruthless world. The lyrics question whether respect, stature, and authority (symbolized by the 'ariyasanam' or throne) are ever handed over freely or if one must relentlessly fight and earn them. It highlights that dreams can only be realized through action, resolve, and untamed courage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Yaar tharuvaar indha ariyasanam / Ivana peruvaan sariyasanam

The lines end with rhyming words 'ariyasanam' (throne) and 'sariyasanam' (equal seat).

Ethugai (Second Letter Assonance)

Kanavu kandaal kaipatralaam / Thinavu kondaal theepatralaam

The second consonant 'na' (n) matches between 'Kanavu' and 'Thinavu'.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Panivu kattren / Pagai mudikkum

Both lines start with the 'Pa' sound ('Panivu' and 'Pagai').

Metaphor

Sarpam ondru kaathirukkum / Santharpam thaedi olinthirukkum

Compares an ambitious person waiting patiently for their moment to strike to a hidden snake listening for footsteps.

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Trivia

Vattaram (2006) was directed by Saran, featuring Arya in the lead role. The film's music was composed by Bharadwaj, and the lyrics for this energetic song were penned by veteran lyricist Vairamuthu.

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