Vivek-Mervin and Arivu’s ‘Vandha Mala’ from the album ‘Singapore Saloon’ pulses with energetic beats and confrontational vocals. Lyricists Arivu and Vivek Siva layer assertive Tamil verses over Vivek-Mervin’s driving composition.

Released: January 15, 2024
Vandha Mala
Mervin | Vivek • From “Singapore Saloon”
Singapore Saloon’s Vandha Mala Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Arivu demands listeners ‘carry dreams with pride’ and ‘pour fierce passion’ into their eyes. The phrase ‘light a lamp in darkness’ counters opponents who dismiss ambition as impossible.
Avan Sonnan Ivan SonnanThat guy said it, this guy said it.
Mudiyadhunnu Evan SonnanWho was the one who said it couldn’t be done?
Avan Sonnan Ivan SonnanThat guy said it, this guy said it.
Nadakkadhunnu Evan SonnanWho was the one who said it wouldn’t happen?
Avan Sonnan Ivan SonnanThat guy said it, this guy said it.
Mudiyadhunnu Evan SonnanWho was the one who said it couldn’t be done?
Avan Sonnan Ivan SonnanThat guy said it, this guy said it.
Nadakkadhunnu Evan SonnanWho was the one who said it wouldn’t happen?
Erangu Erangu VadaStep down, get into the field.
Ippo Evan Thadukkura PodaLet’s see who’s gonna stop you now.
Namba Manasu VachittaIf we set our minds to it,
Nenappu Vechadhawhatever we’ve envisioned,
Nadathi Kattanum Vadawe’ve gotta make it happen, come on.
Thappilla Adhu Thatti ThurakkunaThere’s no wrong in knocking the door open.
Thattina Adhu Etti OdhakkanumIf you knock, you’ve gotta kick it wide.
Osandhu Namma Pattam ParakkanumOur kite must fly higher and higher.
Rekkaiya Viri Vazhi Vidum VidhiSpread your wings, and destiny will make way.
Vandha Mala PonaIf it works, it’s a ‘mountain’; if it’s gone, it’s nothing.
Vandha Mala Mala PonaIf it works, it’s a ‘mountain’; if it’s gone, let it go.
Vandha Mala PonaIf it works, it’s a ‘mountain’; if it’s gone, it’s nothing.
Vandha Mala Mala PonaIf it works, it’s a ‘mountain’; if it’s gone, let it go.
Vandha Mala Mala MalaIf it’s a mountain, a mountain, a mountain.
Vandha Mala Mala MalaIf it’s a mountain, a mountain, a mountain.
Vandha Mala Mala MalaIf it’s a mountain, a mountain, a mountain.
Varappogum KalamThe time that’s about to come,
Parappomewe’ll fly through it.
Vanai Alappome VaCome, let’s measure the vast sky.
Ellai Yedhum IllaiyeThere are no boundaries anymore.
Vizhunthalum Pathai UdainthalumEven if you fall or the path breaks apart,
Odu Varundhathe Neekeep running, and don’t you worry.
Marum Ingu NalaiyeEverything here will change tomorrow.
Yedhedho KaranangalalFor all sorts of reasons,
Thooramanom Verilandhathalwe drifted apart because we lost our roots.
Analum Sogam IllaiyeBut even so, there’s no sadness.
Unadhu DhagamYour thirst for success
Vasalaakkum Vanavillaiwill turn the rainbow into your doorway.
Varappogum KalamThe time that’s about to come,
Parappomewe’ll fly through it.
Vanai Alappome VaCome, let’s measure the vast sky.
Ellai Yedhum IllaiyeThere are no boundaries anymore.
Vizhunthalum Pathai UdainthalumEven if you fall or the path breaks apart,
Odu Varundhathe Neekeep running, and don’t you worry.
Marum Ingu NalaiyeEverything here will change tomorrow.
Kanava Thookkinu VaCarry your dream with pride.
Kannula Veriya Oothinu VaPour that fierce passion into your eyes.
Appala Othukki VittavanlaAll those people who pushed you aside back then,
Ippala Vanakkam Vaikkanummust salute you now.
Varusaiya NikkanumThey’ve gotta stand in a line for you.
Iruttu Iruttuna NampalaThey said it was dark and didn’t believe.
Meratti OthukkunaThey tried to intimidate and exclude us.
Avan Nenappa OrasithanBy striking against those very thoughts,
Anga Velakka Eththanumwe’ve gotta light the lamp there.
Velicham KattanumWe’ve gotta show them the light.
Adra PudraStrike it, grab it!
Adra PudraStrike it, grab it!
Thara Thara TharaDrag it along fast,
Thala Therikkanumuntil their heads spin!
Irra ThotraWait, just touch it.
Irra ThotraWait, just touch it.
Evan ThaduththalumNo matter who tries to stop us,
Edam Pudikkanumwe’ve gotta claim our spot.
Adra PudraStrike it, grab it!
Adra PudraStrike it, grab it!
Pattunu VachchaIf you strike him instantly,
Pottunu Povanhe’ll be gone in a flash.
Uttu KuduththaIf you give in,
Eththunu Povanhe’ll trample right over you.
Jeyichchi NinnaIf you stand there victorious,
Kaththunu Povanhe’ll just go away screaming.
Namalum NenachchaIf we set our minds to it,
Akalam Perusathe horizon is vast.
Neram VanthuruchuOur time has finally come.
ParungadaJust watch us now!
Namalum NenachchaIf we set our minds to it,
Akalam Perusathe horizon is vast.
Neram VanthuruchuOur time has finally come.
ParungadaJust watch us now!
Vandha Mala Music Video
Lyrics translation for ‘Vandha Mala’ maps a path from skepticism to triumph. Vivek-Mervin’s track frames perseverance as both personal fuel and public rebuttal to critics.