Yuvan Shankar Raja creates a haunting melody for ‘Vaazhkai Enbathu,’ while Na. Muthukumar writes lyrics that dive into life’s harsh realities. The track features Shankar Mahadevan’s powerful vocals, adding depth to its emotional weight. The song is part of the album ‘Kattradhu Thamizh,’ offering a bold statement on survival and identity.
Released: August 2, 2023
Vaazhkai Enbathu
Na.Muthukumar | Yuvan Shankar Raja • From “Kattradhu Thamizh”
Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Composer
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Vaazhkai Enbathu Lyrics Meaning Na.Muthukumar | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Kattradhu Thamizh
Na. Muthukumar compares life to a butcher’s knife, describing the pain of enduring its cuts. He writes about a world so cruel that even God would turn into a beast. The songwriter uses vivid contrasts, like snakes and dogs, to show the struggle of navigating a society filled with lies and betrayal.
Vazhkkai Enbathu VettukaththiLife’s nothing but a butcher’s knife,
Valikka Valikka Thottu ParthenI’ve touched it, feeling the sting over and over.
Kurukkuvettu ThottraththilIn its cross-cutting appearance,
Valiyai Konjam Vetti ParththenI’ve tried to carve out a bit of the agony.
Idhu Veru UlagamThis is a different world,
Idhu Paththamgirahamthis is the ‘tenth planet’,
Iraiva Inge Neeyum Vanthal Mirugamoh God, if even you came here, you’d turn into a beast.
Idhu Veru UlagamThis is a different world,
Idhu Paththamgirahamthis is the ‘tenth planet’,
Iraiva Inge Vanthal Neeyum Mirugamoh God, if you came here, even you’d be a beast.
Katrathal PetrothoIs this what I’ve gained from all my learning,
Perum Val Allavaisn’t it a massive sword?
Kuththuthe KoththutheIt’s stabbing and pecking at me,
Pala Bamballavalike a thousand snakes, isn’t it?
Engu Poiyinum PeigaleWherever I go, I’m surrounded by ghosts,
Elumbu Thindridum Naigaleby dogs that devour every bone,
Ettu Thikkilum Poigaleby lies in all eight directions,
Ingu Alaikindrathewandering all around this place.
Kettathal PetrathoIs this what I’ve gained from what I’ve heard,
Perum Vali Allavaisn’t it a massive pain?
Kondrathal KandathoIs this what’s found through killing,
Pudhu Vazhi Allavaisn’t it a new path?
Engu Nokkilum AmmanamEverywhere I look, there’s nothing but nakedness,
Yettru Kolluma Em Manamwill my heart ever accept this?
Aadi Theerkkuthe SannathamThis ‘divine frenzy’ is dancing its way to the end,
Raththam Kothikkindratheand my blood’s boiling over.
Ulaginai Pol Vazha VendumeI’ve gotta live just like the rest of the world,
Unmai Mattum Vazha Vendumeonly the truth’s gotta survive,
Kanavugal Kai Kooda Vendumedreams have gotta come to fruition,
Kollum Kobam Kooda Vendumeand even this murderous rage has gotta increase.
Enakkena Pudhu Boomi VendumeI need a new earth for myself,
Thamizh Than Ange VendumeI want only Tamil to be there,
Thamizhanukkini Rosam Vendumea Tamilian’s gotta have some pride now,
Echil Idhayam Mara Vendumeand this servile heart’s gotta disappear.
Adada Ithu NadakkumaOh man, will this ever actually happen,
En Boomi Enakku Kidaikkumawill I ever get my land back?
Adhu Varai Nenjam PorukkumaWill my heart bear it until then,
En Thonma Thamizhinam Pizhaikkumawill my ancient Tamil race survive?
Agam Puram Ena Irandumm IrukkutheThere are two parts, the ‘inner and the outer’,
Agilam Andathu Engal Thamizhinamthe universe was once ruled by our Tamil race,
Aduththavar Thammai Seendi Parkaiyilwhen others try to poke and provoke us,
Elumbai Norukkum Engal Thamizh Kulamour Tamil clan’s gonna crush their bones.
‘Vaazhkai Enbathu’ lyrics offer a raw take on life’s struggles. Shankar Mahadevan brings the Tamil anthem to life with his passionate delivery, making it a standout track on ‘Kattradhu Thamizh.’
