Madan Gowri stars in ‘Neo Ravanan’, a powerful anthem from the album of the same name. Bala Raavanan composes the music, while Ra. Thanikodi pens the lyrics. Together, they create a stirring call to challenge societal norms and celebrate equality.
Released: May 2, 2022
Neo Ravanan
Bala Raavanan | Madan Gowri • From “Neo Ravanan (feat. Anthakudi Ilayaraja)”
Neo Ravanan (feat. Anthakudi Ilayaraja)’s Neo Ravanan Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Ra. Thanikodi writes, ‘What is caste? What is color? What is ‘us’ versus ‘them’? Set out to pave a path where all stand as equals.’ The lyricist uses bold metaphors, like a hen confronting a predator, to question deep-rooted hierarchies and inspire unity.
Ye Makka Ye RasaHey people, hey King.
Ooroda Uravoda NesaYou are the beloved friend of the land and its kin.
Va Makka MaharasaCome, oh great emperor of the masses.
Varalara Nee Mathu Mass AhRewrite history with your commanding presence.
Ye Makka Ye RasaHey people, hey King.
Ooroda Uravoda NesaYou are the beloved friend of the land and its kin.
Va Makka MaharasaCome, oh great emperor of the masses.
Varalara Nee Mathu Mass AhRewrite history with your commanding presence.
Adai Kozhi Paravai Dhan DaListen, a hen is just a bird of the ground,
Aagayam Ariyadhudait knows nothing of the vast skies.
Parundhoda Modhum BodhuBut when it clashes with a predator,
Thurumpagum Vanam Dhan Daeven the sky becomes a mere speck of dust.
Aaranju Aranju ParendaAnalyze it deeply and see,
Yedanda Ezhuthellam Needhan Dafor you are the very essence of all that is written.
Inamenna Niramenna Avanenna IvanennaWhat is caste? What is color? What is ‘us’ versus ‘them’?
Anaivarum Samamena Vazhi Seiya PurappaduSet out to pave a path where all stand as equals.
Ulaguku Uriyavan Viyarvayai VedhachavanHe who belongs to the world and sows his sweat in the soil,
Iraivanai Vidavum Melayinnu Sollikkoduteach them that he is greater than even the divine.
Inamenna Niramenna Avanenna IvanennaWhat is caste? What is color? What is ‘us’ versus ‘them’?
Anaivarum Samamena Vazhi Seiya PurappaduSet out to pave a path where all stand as equals.
Ulaguku Uriyavan Viyarvayai VedhachavanHe who belongs to the world and sows his sweat in the soil,
Iraivanai Vidavum Melayinnu Sollikkoduteach them that he is greater than even the divine.
Manam Endre VendreneI have conquered through dignity alone.
Manam Endre VendreneI have conquered through dignity alone.
Manam Endre VendreneI have conquered through dignity alone.
Ye Maiyala Varnam Senja Vazhthu SolluIf they paint you with the ink of truth, praise them.
Ye Poiyala Varnam Senja Eththi ThalluBut if they paint you with lies, kick them aside.
Ye Maiyala Varnam Senja Vazhthu SolluIf they paint you with the ink of truth, praise them.
Ye Poiyala Varnam Senja Eththi ThalluBut if they paint you with lies, kick them aside.
Ellorum Samamaga Irundha DhanOnly when everyone stands as equals,
Nermai Needhican there be honesty and justice.
Illadha Sadhikku Pagai YendaWhy harbor hatred for a caste hierarchy that shouldn’t exist,
Mutta Moodhiyou foolish ignoramus?
Ye Sumai Sumandhavan ParambaraiyeOh, lineage of those who bore the heavy burdens,
Thala Vidhiyoru Punai Kadhaiyedestiny is nothing but a fabricated lie.
Imai Thiranthidu ErimalaiyeOpen your eyes, you dormant volcano,
Ezhu Ezhuthidu Viduthalaiyerise up and write your own liberation.
Arasanga ManguneThe state’s grip is fading,
Adhigara Kanganeunder the watchful eyes of authority.
Edhir Kelvi KetkattiIf you don’t dare to ask the hard questions,
Ethirava Unakke Neeyou become an enemy to your own self.
Pala Nooranda Ulla KovamadaThis is the rage buried deep for centuries,
Thottu Parenda Na Ravanan Dadare to touch me and see, for I am Ravanan.
Pala Nooranda Ulla KovamadaThis is the rage buried deep for centuries,
Thottu Parka Sollu Na Ravanan Datell them to touch me and see, for I am Ravanan.
Hey Thagudhium ThiramaiyumDo merit and talent,
Porappula Irukkudhareally depend on one’s birth?
Podaniyila Adichu Nee KalangadidaStrike a blow to their ignorance and do not waver.
Arinjana Njaniya Arakkanin InamenaWhether they call you a scholar, a sage, or of a demon’s clan,
Uruttuna Urutta Nee Purakkanidareject their spun tales and fabrications.
Ye Thundana Sambugargal Sollagu NeeBe the voice for the severed Shambukas of the past,
Ye Rendana Kattai Viral Villagu Neebe the bow for the thumbs that were demanded as tribute.
Marupadi Sathiram Adhu Idhu EnbavanHe who quotes the scriptures and old laws again,
Thola Urichu Paraiya Adidaexpose his arrogance and beat it like a drum.
Neo Ravanan Music Video
The ‘Neo Ravanan’ lyrics ignite a fire for justice and equality. Madan Gowri’s Tamil vocals bring Ra. Thanikodi’s powerful words to life, making this song a modern manifesto against discrimination.