Raththam Lyrics [English Meaning] – Vijay Prakash | Yugabharathi

Vijay Prakash delivers a commanding performance in the album ‘Raththam,’ featuring Yugabharathi’s intense lyrics and Kannan Narayanan’s tense composition. The track pulses with urgency, framing truth as a force battling systemic lies.

Released: October 10, 2023

Raththam

Vijay Prakash | Yugabharathi • From “Raththam”

Lyricist

Yugabharathi

Composer

Kannan Narayanan

Raththam Lyrics Translation (from “Raththam”)

Yugabharathi questions who hears music in a burning town, questioning priorities during crisis. The lone hero demands clarity on right versus wrong while dismantling historical hatreds.

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Raththam RaththamBlood, blood.

Vazhindhida Kaththum KaththumIt flows as they scream and scream.

Uyirgalin Saththam SaththamThe sounds of lives, the sounds.

Thodanguthu Yuththam YuththamThe war begins, the war.

Niththam NiththamEvery day, every day.

Kadharidum Siththam SiththamThe mind wails and wails.

Sinandhida Suttrum MuttrumGetting angry, he looks all around.

Erimalai Pattrum PattrumA volcano ignites, it ignites.

Maraivinil Irundhoru VillangamA hidden trouble lurks within.

Purindhidu Vialangugal EngengumUnderstand that beasts are everywhere.

Por Mozhiye VellumThe language of war will triumph.

Raththam RaththamBlood, blood.

Vazhindhida Kaththum KaththumIt flows as they scream and scream.

Uyirgalin Saththam SaththamThe sounds of lives, the sounds.

Thodanguthu Yuththam YuththamThe war begins, the war.

Vaal Eduppadhillai Thol ThudippadhillaiHe doesn’t draw a sword, his shoulders don’t twitch,

Yezh Ulagamum Poyyil Uruludheyet all seven worlds are rolling in lies.

Kaal Nadappdadhillai Kai KoduppadhillaiFeet don’t walk, hands don’t reach out,

Oozh Vilagida Unmai Nimirudhebut as fate moves aside, the truth stands tall.

Oore Neruppaattril NeendhaWhen the whole town swims in a river of fire,

Yaar Dhaan Isai Ketpaarowho’ll really listen to music?

Vaerai Karaiyaangal TheendaWhen termites touch the roots,

Poovai Yavar Paarppaarowho’ll look at the flower?

Kodiyadhu Kodiyadhu SollillaiIt’s cruel, so cruel, there are no words.

Karugiya Malargalil Thean IllaiThere’s no honey in burnt flowers.

Yaar Eduppaar MullaiWho’ll pick the ‘jasmine’?

Raththam RaththamBlood, blood.

Vazhindhida Kaththum KaththumIt flows as they scream and scream.

Uyirgalin Saththam SaththamThe sounds of lives, the sounds.

Thodanguthu Yuththam YuththamThe war begins, the war.

Yen Madamai EndruAsking why there’s such ignorance,

Oor Manadhai Vendruwinning over the hearts of the town,

Por Puriyave Vandhaan Oruvanea lone man has come to wage war.

Vaan Veliyai VendruConquering the open skies,

Aazh Kadalum Sendruventuring into the deep seas,

Oar Padaiyinai Velvaan Nagaranethis man of the city will defeat an entire army.

Saambal Malai Maele NindruStanding atop a mountain of ashes,

Aadum Narikkoottaththaiat the pack of foxes dancing there,

Keezhe Sarikkaamal Ponaalif we don’t bring them down,

Thorppom Varungaalathaiwe’ll lose our future.

Sariyedhu Thavaredhu Sol EndraanHe asked, ‘Tell me what’s right and what’s wrong,’

Sariththira Pagaigalai Kolgindraanhe’s killing off historical rivalries.

Pen Nadunga NindraanHe stood firm while the world trembled.

Raththam RaththamBlood, blood.

Vazhindhida Kaththum KaththumIt flows as they scream and scream.

Uyirgalin Saththam SaththamThe sounds of lives, the sounds.

Thodanguthu Yuththam YuththamThe war begins, the war.

Niththam NiththamDaily, daily.

Kadharidum Siththam SiththamThe spirit cries out and out.

Sinandhida Suttrum MuttrumFuming with rage, he looks all around.

Erimalai Pattrum PattrumA volcano catches fire, it catches fire.

Maraivinil Irundhoru VillangamA problem’s hiding in the shadows.

Purindhidu Vialangugal EngengumRealize that beasts are all around.

Por Mozhiye VellumOnly the voice of battle will win.