V.M. Mahalingam’s commanding vocals drive ‘Fire’ from the album Kanguva. Lyricist Viveka and composer Devi Sri Prasad craft a primal war anthem. The track echoes with ceremonial chants and ritualistic percussion.
Released: December 11, 2024
Fire
Senthil Ganesh | V.M. Mahalingam • From “Kanguva”
Fire Lyrics Translation – Kanguva Soundtrack
Viveka positions the tribe’s origin before earth’s formation with ‘Mannthondra Kaalathe.’ The phrase ‘Kallodum Mullodum Kaatrodu Poradi’ reduces survival to battling rocks, thorns, and wind.
Aadhi Neruppe Aaratha NeruppeAncient fire, unquenchable fire.
Maya Neruppe Malai NeruppeMystical fire, mountain fire.
Paayum Neruppe Paadhala NeruppePouncing fire, underworld fire.
Kaval Neruppe Kaatu NeruppeGuardian fire, forest fire.
Aadhi Neruppe Aaratha NeruppeAncient fire, unquenchable fire.
Maya Neruppe Malai NeruppeMystical fire, mountain fire.
Paayum Neruppe Paadhala NeruppePouncing fire, underworld fire.
Kaval Neruppe Kaatu NeruppeGuardian fire, forest fire.
Mannthondra KaalatheFrom a time before the earth was even born,
Munthondriya Moothakkudiwe’re the ancient tribe that rose first.
Yaame YaameIt’s us, it’s us.
Enthondra KaaltheIn an era before any life appeared,
Ennikai Paarthakkudiwe’re the clan that witnessed the ages pass.
Yaame YaameIt’s us, it’s us.
Aadhithee ChudarvellamWe’re the people who guarded the primordial flood of flames,
Anayamal Paarthakkudiensuring they’d never burn out.
Theemendru TheethindruCalling it fire yet remaining unharmed,
Theekaadaai Vaazhumkkudiwe’re the tribe that lives like a forest of fire.
Vaa Irutholeduthu VaaCome, grab your double-edged swords and come.
Kuruvaleduthu Vaa Oru Sooluraithu Vaa VaaGrab your short-swords, come and swear a sacred oath, come on.
Vaa Irutholeduthu VaaCome, grab your double-edged swords and come.
Kuruvaleduthu Vaa Oru Sooluraithu Vaa Vaa VaaGrab your short-swords, come and swear a sacred oath, come now.
Aadhi Neruppe Aaratha NeruppeAncient fire, unquenchable fire.
Maya Neruppe Malai NeruppeMystical fire, mountain fire.
Paayum Neruppe Paadhala NeruppePouncing fire, underworld fire.
Kaval Neruppe Kaatu NeruppeGuardian fire, forest fire.
Vaa Vaa Vaa VaaCome, come, come, come.
Idi Idithathum Mazhai AdithathumWhen the thunder roared and the rain lashed down,
Adithathu Puyalumand the storm hit with all its might.
Malai Udainthathu Alai EzhunthathuThe mountains shattered and the waves surged up,
Ezhunthathu Pralayamand a ‘pralayam’ (great disaster) broke loose.
Kallodum Mullodum Kaatrodu PoradiBattling against the rocks, the thorns, and the wind,
Pallandu Vazhum Inamwe’re the race that survives for ages.
Pori Vizhundhadhu Vanam ErinthathuSparks fell and the sky was set ablaze,
Erinthathu Nadhiyumand even the rivers burned.
Mugil Karinthathu Nilam SarinthathuThe clouds turned to ash and the land collapsed,
Thirinthathu Paruvamas the seasons lost their way.
Aangaara Koothadi Analodu NiraadiDancing with fierce pride and bathing in the embers,
Melaeri Vantha Inamwe’re the race that rose above the destruction.
Vanni MarakelayadhiraAs the branches of the ‘Vanni’ (sacred tree) tremble,
Vaaranangal Anithiralaand the war elephants gather in their ranks.
Kannimoola Kavuliyonnu Kaalam SollutheyA lizard’s chirp from the ‘Kannimoola’ (southwest corner) foretells the coming fate.
Veppalayil Chottum AnthaWhen we see the white sap dripping
Venkuruthi Paakayilelike vital blood from the neem leaves.
Veecharuva Velkambu Vegam KootutheyOur machetes and spears only move with more speed.
Chonayaruvi PaaraangkalluUpon the boulders by the crimson waterfall,
Melirukkum Theekkuruvithe fire-bird is perched.
Koraleduthu Kathuthamma TherkkuthisaiyulaIt’s screaming out its warning toward the south.
Chenna Pudicha Kaatu NariThe panicked wild fox
Oduthamma Kolanadungi Chadasadakkum Perunerupparuns away trembling to its core when the crackling great fire
Paartha Nodiyilais seen for just a single moment.
Vaa Irutholeduthu VaaCome, grab your double-edged swords and come.
Kuruvaleduthu Vaa Oru Sooluraithu Vaa VaaGrab your short-swords, come and swear a sacred oath, come on.
Vaa Irutholeduthu VaaCome, grab your double-edged swords and come.
Kuruvaleduthu Vaa Oru Sooluraithu Vaa Vaa VaaGrab your short-swords, come and swear a sacred oath, come now.
Aadhi Neruppe Aaratha NeruppeAncient fire, unquenchable fire.
Maya Neruppe Malai NeruppeMystical fire, mountain fire.
Paayum Neruppe Paadhala NeruppePouncing fire, underworld fire.
Kaval Neruppe Kaatu NeruppeGuardian fire, forest fire.
Vaa Vaa Vaa VaaCome, come, come, come.
Fire Music Video
Devi Sri Prasad’s composition frames fire as both destroyer and ally. For accurate Fire lyrics translation, examine the tribe’s millennia-long coexistence with natural forces.