Vairamuthu’s defiant lyrics drive ‘Achamillai Achamillai’ from the album Naatpadu Theral. Composer Thenisai Thendral Deva creates militant rhythms supporting Narayanan Ravishankar’s vocal delivery. The track projects collective courage against oppression.
Released: July 11, 2021
Achamillai Achamillai
Deva | Vairamuthu • From “Naatpadu Theral”
What is the meaning of Achamillai Achamillai Lyrics from Naatpadu Theral?
Vairamuthu writes about armies protecting with fresh blood, rejecting threats of fire and poison. His Dravidian land reference frames resistance against destructive forces. Narayanan Ravishankar delivers each challenge with unwavering force.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Kaisarakkum Meiyum EmmaiBecause the truth of our leaders and our own bodies,
Kaval KakkumenbadhalStand together to guard us from harm.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Ucha Veeram Manam GyanamBecause supreme courage, honor, and wisdom,
Uyir KalanthirupathalAre woven into our very lives and souls.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Thiravidathai Veezhtha EnniEven if they fuel a fire, intending to bring the Dravidian land down,
Thee Valartha PothilumAnd watch the flames grow tall.
Aravidathai Alli NavilEven if they gather the deadliest ‘serpent’s poison’,
Appivitta PodhilumAnd smear it across our very tongues.
Paraparathin Peril SathiEven if they brew conspiracies in the name of the Supreme Being,
Pagai Valartha PothilumAnd cultivate a deep-seated hatred against us.
Sarasarangal Paichi EmmaiEven if they shower us with arrows,
Sangarutha PothilumAiming to slit our throats.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Pachai Ratham Eendhu KakkumBecause we’re surrounded by loyal armies,
Padaigal SoozhndhirupadhalWho’ll protect us with their own fresh blood.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Kachavizhkkum Kanigai ArumEven if those of low character,
Kayamai Pesu PothilumSpeak of us with base and wicked insults.
Pitchai Ketka Vandhu NamminEven if they come to us as beggars,
Perumai Thirudu PothilumOnly to try and steal our hard-earned glory.
Nacharikkum Poigal NammaiEven if nagging and persistent lies,
Nakkiyunda PothilumAttempt to lick and devour our spirits.
Utchamana Pugalai KonjamEven if they try to erode a little,
Uru Seidha PothilumOf our supreme and towering reputation.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Nithchayitha Needhi NermaiBecause determined justice and honesty,
Nenjagathil NirpadhalStand firm and unwavering within our hearts.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Kaisarakkum Meiyum EmmaiBecause the truth of our leaders and our own bodies,
Kaval KakkumenbadhalStand together to guard us from harm.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeFear is something we’ve never known.
Achamillai AchamillaiWe’ve no fear, we’ve no fear.
Acham Enbadhu IllaiyeeFear is something we’ve never known.
Achamillai Achamillai Music Video
Fearlessness stems from communal loyalty in this Tamil lyrics translation of Achamillai Achamillai. Truth and justice form the backbone of Vairamuthu’s message. Deva’s percussion-heavy arrangement amplifies the unyielding stance.