S.P. Balasubrahmanyam delivers a commanding vocal performance in ‘Yezhaigal Thozhaa’ from the album Virudhagiri. Lyricist Snehan and composer Sundar C. Babu create a direct political summons for societal protection.
Yezhaigal Thozhaa
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Virudhagiri”
Yezhaigal Thozhaa Lyrics Translation (from “Virudhagiri”)
Snehan frames the leader as combining Buddha, Gandhi, and Jesus. The lyric ‘Illai Endra Sollai Ini Solla Thevaiyillai’ pledges to erase poverty’s language of denial through action.
Yazhaigal Thozha Vaa VaaFriend of the poor, please come.
Engalai Kaakka Vaa VaaCome to protect us.
Veerukondu VeerukonduWith great courage and valor,
Vettrikkaana Vaa VaaCome to achieve victory.
Yaezhaigal Thozha Vaa VaaFriend of the poor, please come.
Engalai Kaakka Vaa VaaCome to protect us.
Veerukondu VeerukonduWith great courage and valor,
Vettrikkaana Vaa VaaCome to achieve victory.
Buththan Gandhi Yesu EllaamHe’s the one with a heart that combines,
Inaintha Idhayam KondavanThe spirits of Buddha, Gandhi, and Jesus.
Aneethi Azhinthu NeethikkaakkaTo destroy injustice and protect what’s right,
Pudhiya Udhayam KandavanHe’s the one who’s seen a new dawn.
Illai Endra SollaiThe word ‘no’ or ‘we don’t have’,
Ini Solla ThevaiyillaiThere’s no need to say it anymore.
Thamizhaga ThaayikkellaamFor every mother in the land of Tamil Nadu,
Neeye ChellapillaiYou’re the beloved child.
Illai Endra SollaiThe word ‘no’ or ‘we don’t have’,
Ini Solla ThevaiyillaiThere’s no need to say it anymore.
Thamizhaga ThaayikkellaamFor every mother in the land of Tamil Nadu,
Neeye ChellapillaiYou’re the beloved child.
Yazhaigal Thozha Vaa VaaFriend of the poor, please come.
Engalai Kaakka Vaa VaaCome to protect us.
Veerukondu VeerukonduWith great courage and valor,
Vettrikkaana Vaa VaaCome to achieve victory.
Yazhaigal Thozha Vaa VaaFriend of the poor, please come.
Engalai Kaakka Vaa VaaCome to protect us.
Veerukondu VeerukonduWith great courage and valor,
Vettrikkaana Vaa VaaCome to achieve victory.
Thatti Ketkka AalillaamalBecause there was no one to question them,
Aattam Potta KoottamaeThis crowd has been running wild.
Thanga Thalaivan VanthuvitaanOur golden leader has finally arrived,
Edungal Ini OttamaeSo you’d better start running away now.
Niththam Niththam Raththa VaadaiThe smell of blood, day after day,
Sumakkuthintha BhoomiyaeIs what this earth has been carrying.
Suththam Seiyya VanthuvittaanHe’s come to clean it all up,
Manithakula SaamiyaeThe God of all humanity.
Vaanum Mannum Neerum KaattrumWhen the sky, earth, water, and air,
Podhuvil Ulla PothilaeAre all common resources for everyone,
Vaazhkkai Mattum Eppo PochuWhen exactly did our lives alone end up,
Vanmuraiyaalan KaiyilaeIn the hands of violent men?
Ellaam Maarum TharunamThe moment when everything changes,
Unnaalthaanae VaranumMust come through you alone.
Vazhiyai Kaattu MunnaalShow us the way by leading from the front,
Varugirom Ungal PinnaalAnd we’ll follow right behind you.
Yazhaigal Thozha Vaa VaaFriend of the poor, please come.
Engalai Kaakka Vaa VaaCome to protect us.
Veerukondu VeerukonduWith great courage and valor,
Vettrikkaana Vaa VaaCome to achieve victory.
Unavum Kalviyum KaattraipolaJust like the air we breathe,
Ellorukkum VendumeEveryone needs food and education.
Endra Kolgai Ulla NeeyaeYou, who hold such strong principles,
Aatchiyaala VendumaeYou must become the one who rules.
Vervai Sirantha Uzhaikkum VarkkamThe working class, known for their hard sweat,
Vinnil Parakka VendumaeThey must be able to soar into the sky.
Vidiyalukku Yaengi SaagumThe eyes that were dying while longing for dawn,
Vizhigal Pirakka VendumaeThose eyes must finally open up.
Vaazhumpothae VaazhavaikkaTo make us live while we’re still alive,
Vantha Vallal NeengalaeYou’re the benefactor who’s come to help.
Unagalaiththaan NampiyirukkomWe’ve placed all our trust in you,
Intha Mannil NaangalaeAll of us here on this land.
Makkal Virumbum ThalaivaaOh leader, whom the people love,
Aatchi Maattram Thara VaaCome to bring a change in leadership.
Puyalaai Nadappaai MunnaalWalk ahead of us like a powerful storm,
Purappattu Varugirom PinnaalAnd we’re setting out to follow you.
Engal Captain-Ne Vaa VaaOur Captain, please come to us.
Puratchi Kalaingarae Vaa VaaRevolutionary artist, please come.
Yazhiyai Kaakka Engalai KaakkaTo protect the poor and to protect us,
Vettrikkaana Vaa VaaCome to achieve victory.
Engal Captain-Ne Vaa VaaOur Captain, please come to us.
Puratchi Kalaingarae Vaa VaaRevolutionary artist, please come.
Yazhiyai Kaakka Engalai KaakkaTo protect the poor and to protect us,
Vettrikkaana Vaa VaaCome to achieve victory.
Buththan Gandhi Yesu EllaamHe’s the one with a heart that combines,
Inaintha Idhayam KondavanThe spirits of Buddha, Gandhi, and Jesus.
Aneethi Azhinthu NeethikkaakkaTo destroy injustice and protect what’s right,
Pudhiya Udhayam KandavanHe’s the one who’s seen a new dawn.
Illai Endra SollaiThe word ‘no’ or ‘we don’t have’,
Ini Solla ThevaiyillaiThere’s no need to say it anymore.
Thamizhaga ThaayikkellaamFor every mother in the land of Tamil Nadu,
Neeye ChellapillaiYou’re the beloved child.
Illai Endra SollaiThe word ‘no’ or ‘we don’t have’,
Ini Solla ThevaiyillaiThere’s no need to say it anymore.
Thamizhaga ThaayikkellaamFor every mother in the land of Tamil Nadu,
Neeye ChellapillaiYou’re the beloved child.
Yazhaigal Thozha Vaa VaaFriend of the poor, please come.
Engalai Kaakka Vaa VaaCome to protect us.
Veerukondu VeerukonduWith great courage and valor,
Vettrikkaana Vaa VaaCome to achieve victory.
Yezhaigal Thozhaa Music Video
Virudhagiri’s Tamil lyrics translation positions a messianic figure as the singular hope for food, education, and justice. Collective desperation fuels this demand for immediate change.