Hiphop Tamizha writes and composes ‘Oorukaaran,’ a song that mixes raw honesty with a defiant spirit. The musician collaborates with Gethin John and others to create a beat that mirrors the struggles of a small-town dreamer. The lyrics tell the story of survival, pride, and the relentless pursuit of opportunity.
Released: June 9, 2022
Oorukaaran
Hiphop Tamizha
Oorukaaran Meaning & Lyrics (Hiphop Tamizha)
The poet mentions the fading light in a room and life, using specific imagery like a broken toilet and unpaid bills to describe hardship. A key line translates to, ‘Music alone is the light in our darkness.’ The performer balances despair with defiance, refusing to let challenges define his journey.
Haha Haha[Laughter].
One Day I’ll DieOne day, I’ll die,
Till Then I’ll Trybut until then, I’ll keep trying.
Until Then I Starve Through The NightUntil then, I’ll starve through the night.
Oru Velai Sothukku SingiStruggling just for a single meal,
Dhenam Dhenam I’ll Be HungryI’m hungry every single day.
Oru Varusam Chennaiyil ThangiAfter staying in Chennai for a year,
Let’s Save Panam In The Vangilet’s try to save some money in the bank.
En Room’la Velicham MangiThe light in my room is fading,
Naan Current Bill Kattalada Songisince I couldn’t pay the power bill, you lazy guy.
En Vazhvilum Velicham MangiThe light in my life is fading too,
Unakku Ini Vadaiyellam Kidaiyadhuda Monkeyand you won’t even get a snack anymore, you ‘monkey’.
Tee Kada Setta SonnaruThe tea shop owner told me,
In Viswasam Savage Senjaaruhe showed his true colors quite harshly.
But He Said Set Aagala SummaaruHe said things just aren’t working out.
I Was Treated Like A Kooda Irundha KumaruI was treated like just another face in the crowd.
Kattana Kalippidathil Mookkap Pothi KulikkakanumunYou’ve got to hold your nose while bathing in a broken toilet.
Rent’ku Panam Katta Ra Pagala UzhaikkakanumunYou’ve got to work day and night just to pay the rent.
Kandadha Thinnalum Kammunu Thaan IrukkakanumunEven if you eat whatever scraps you find, you’ve got to stay quiet.
Asingap Paduthunalum Asarama SirikkakanumunEven if they insult you, you’ve got to keep smiling without wavering.
Idheyellam Pannadha Kedaikkumda VaippuOnly if you do all this, will you get an opportunity.
Light’ah Morachalum Vappanga AppuIf you even glare at them slightly, they’ll set a trap for you.
So Machaan PazhagikkoSo, my friend, get used to it.
Vaippu Kidaikkalana Thuninjup PoIf an opportunity doesn’t come, just be brave and move forward.
No I’m A OorukaaranNo, I’m just a guy from a small town.
Go Thamizh Vaathiyar PeranI’m the grandson of a Tamil teacher.
So Enna Mokka PannaSo if you try to belittle me,
Bro Adichu Thovaikka Porenbrother, I’m going to take you down.
Chennai Chennai Singara ChennaiChennai, Chennai, beautiful Chennai.
Azhagula Naan Mayangi PaathaI looked at its beauty and was mesmerized,
Bus’la Porappo Purse’la Sillarai Illabut while riding the bus, I didn’t even have change in my purse.
Conductor Sonnaru KoThe conductor told me to get lost.
Oorukaarann BroI’m a guy from a small town, brother.
Thamizh Vaathiyar Peran BroI’m the grandson of a Tamil teacher, brother.
Ena Mokka PannakkaIf you try to belittle me,
Thimiri Jeyikka Poren BroI’m going to win with a defiant spirit, brother.
E Oorukaaran BroHey, I’m a guy from a small town, brother.
Thamizh Vaathiyar Peran BroI’m the grandson of a Tamil teacher, brother.
Ena Mokka PannakkaIf you try to belittle me,
Thimiri Jeyikka Poren BroI’m going to win with a defiant spirit, brother.
E Adra Adra Adra AdraHey, hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it!
Gandhi Purathukku Vandhiya UdraGet a van to Gandhipuram.
E Adra Adra Adra AdraHey, hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it!
Setc Bus’ah PudraCatch the long-distance ‘SETC’ bus.
E Adra Adra Adra AdraHey, hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it!
Koyambedu Kanna ThoradaOpen your eyes, it’s Koyambedu ‘bus terminal’.
E Koyambedu Vandhuruchu IrangungaHey, we’ve reached Koyambedu, everyone get down.
ReadyReady.
Aa Enadhu ValigalOh, all my pains,
Naan Ezhudhum Variyilare in the lines I write.
Naan Sollum KadhaiyumThe stories I tell,
Nijangal Anaithum Inguare all the hard truths here.
Isai Mattum Engal Iruttil VelichamMusic alone is the light in our darkness.
Oru Ottu VeettukkullaInside a small house with a tiled roof,
Mazhai Vandha Ulla Thanniyum Nirambumwater fills the rooms whenever it rains.
Moonu Velai Sothukku IllaWe don’t even have food for three meals a day.
Ethana Naal Ingu Pasiyil UrakkamHow many days did I sleep here in hunger?
Padikkama Pudichadha Senja Eppadi Pozhappu Nee EllamHow will you survive if you do what you like instead of studying?
Kandippa Nee Uruppada Matta Yaaru Keppa Nee Rap PannaYou’ll never succeed; who’s going to listen if you rap?
Enna Koottittu Poga En Thandhaiyum IllaMy father isn’t here to guide me or take me away anymore.
Avar Sonna Vaarthai Ellam En NenjukkullaAll the words he said stay deep in my heart.
Sollisai Kalaiyil Naan Adi EduthidaAs I take my first steps in the art of rap,
Nila Nadukkangal Ini Paravidumearthquakes will start to spread from here.
He Ethana Varusama Naanum Kaathirukka Naan Veliya PorenHey, how many years have I been waiting? I’m heading out now.
He Mothama Veetta Vittuthaan Jeyikka VandhaHe left his home behind entirely just to come and win;
Avan Oorukaaranhe’s a small-town ‘outsider’.
Hey Now I’m Vibing With Hiphop TamizhaHey, now I’m vibing with Hiphop Tamizha.
Baby They Call Me E-R-A The EraBaby, they call me E-R-A, the Era.
Oorukaaran Bro UllukkullaI’m a small-town ‘outsider’ deep down, brother.
Thamizh Vaathiyar Peran Bro EnnaikkumeI’ll always be the grandson of a Tamil teacher, brother.
Ena Mokka PannakkaIf you try to put me down,
Thimiri Jeyikka Poren BroI’m going to win with sheer pride and defiance, brother.
He Oorukaaran Bro UllukkullaI’m a small-town ‘outsider’ deep down, brother.
Thamizh Vaathiyar Peran Bro EnnaikkumeI’ll always be the grandson of a Tamil teacher, brother.
Ena Mokka PannakkaIf you try to put me down,
Thimiri Jeyikka Poren BroI’m going to win with sheer pride and defiance, brother.
E Adra Adra Adra AdraHey, hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it!
Ok Right’u Ellam Set’ahOkay, right, is everything set?
E Adra Adra Adra AdraHey, hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it!
Appa Puriyala Ippa PuriyalaFather didn’t understand it then, and I don’t understand it now.
E Adra Adra Adra AdraHey, hit the beat, hit the beat!
Mudinja Vandhu Ippa PudraCome and catch me now, if you can.
Oorukaaran Bro Naan Oorukaaran BroI’m just a small-town guy, brother, I’m just a small-town guy.
Oorukaaran Music Video
‘Oorukaaran’ is about resilience and identity. The lyrics highlight the struggle of a small-town outsider fighting for his place in Chennai, the city that mesmerizes yet challenges him.