P. Susheela’s ‘Vetri Kollum Vaalenthi’ from the album ‘Baghdad Thirudan’ blends triumph with vocal clarity. Lyricist A. Maruthakasi and composer G. Govindarajulu Naidu frame a woman’s shift from sorrow to unshakable confidence.
Vetri Kollum Vaalenthi
P. Susheela • From “Baghdad Thirudan”
Vetri Kollum Vaalenthi Lyrics Meaning P. Susheela | Baghdad Thirudan
Maruthakasi’s lyrics declare ‘I have grasped the hands of the victorious warrior’ as a metaphor for secured power. Susheela emphasizes the erased memory of past struggles with ‘I don’t have a single recollection of those times.’
Vettri Kollum VaalaenthiHolding the sword of the victorious warrior,
Suttrum Veerar Iru KaiyaiI’ve grasped both hands of the wandering hero.
Pattri Kondean En KaiyilaeSince I’ve held them firmly in my own hands,
Ini Verenna Thevai Vaazhvinilaewhat else could I possibly need in this life?
Intha Jegamae En KaiyilaeThe entire world is now right here in my hands.
Vettri Kollum VaalaenthiHolding the sword of the victorious warrior,
Suttrum Veerar Iru KaiyaiI’ve grasped both hands of the wandering hero.
Pattri Kondean En KaiyilaeSince I’ve held them firmly in my own hands,
Ini Verenna Thevai Vaazhvinilaewhat else could I possibly need in this life?
Intha Jegamae En KaiyilaeThe entire world is now right here in my hands.
Thaavendru Ketkum MunBefore I even ask him to give it to me,
Inthaavendrae Allihe gathers it up and says, “Take this.”
Ooivindri Tharum Kai En KaiyilaeThe hand that gives tirelessly is now held in mine.
Thaavendru Ketkum MunEven before the words “give it” leave my lips,
Inthaavendrae Allihe reaches out and hands it all to me.
Ooivindri Tharum Kai En KaiyilaeI’m holding the hand that never tires of giving.
Ini Seerundu Perundu VaazhvilaeFrom now on, there’s only prosperity and fame in my life.
Ini Seerundu Perundu VaazhvilaeYes, there’s only prosperity and greatness in my life now.
Intha Jegamae En KaiyilaeThe entire world is now right here in my hands.
Vettri Kollum VaalaenthiHolding the sword of the victorious warrior,
Suttrum Veerar Iru KaiyaiI’ve grasped both hands of the wandering hero.
Pattri Kondean En KaiyilaeSince I’ve held them firmly in my own hands,
Ini Verenna Thevai Vaazhvinilaewhat else could I possibly need in this life?
Intha Jegamae En KaiyilaeThe entire world is now right here in my hands.
Kanavaagavae Thunba Kadhaiyaagavae SendraLike a dream or a story filled with sorrow that’s passed,
Kaalaththin Ninaivum EnakkillaiyaeI don’t have a single memory of those times anymore.
En Kan Munnae Naan Kaanum VaazhvinilaeIn the life I see unfolding right before my eyes,
Intha Jegamae En Kaiyilaethe entire world is now right here in my hands.
Vettri Kollum VaalaenthiHolding the sword of the victorious warrior,
Suttrum Veerar Iru KaiyaiI’ve grasped both hands of the wandering hero.
Pattri Kondean En KaiyilaeSince I’ve held them firmly in my own hands,
Ini Verenna Thevai Vaazhvinilaewhat else could I possibly need in this life?
Intha Jegamae En KaiyilaeThe entire world is now right here in my hands.
Vetri Kollum Vaalenthi Music Video
The ‘Vetri Kollum Vaalenthi’ lyrics translation maps a Tamil anthem of total life reversal. Maruthakasi’s words position alliance as the catalyst for control over one’s destiny.