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Lyrics & meaning

Aatha Valikkuthu

From A1 (Accused No.1) · 2015

Lyricist
Sean Roldan
Singer
Sean Roldan
Music director
Santhosh Narayanan
Details
A1 (Accused No.1)2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Beautiful aahaa hooo vahaaBeautiful, ah, hooo, wow!
Male
Aathaa adipattu kannam mella coloraachuOh mother, after getting beaten up, my cheeks slowly changed color.
Aathaa odhapattu odambellam oranjaachu…wowOh mother, after getting kicked, my entire body got bruised and scraped... wow!
Aathaa thasaiyellam puncture panni kizhichaachuOh mother, all the muscles were punctured and torn apart.
BeautifulBeautiful!
Aathaa elumbellaam enni paathu odachaachuOh mother, every single bone was counted and broken.
Male
Idisitta pulithaan oram yerumdaaThe tiger struck by thunder steps aside to bide its time!
Poruthutta manamthaan balam perumdaaOnly a mind that endures suffering will gain true strength!
Valiyila thudichavan kadavula jeyichavandaThe one who writhes in immense pain is the one who conquers even God!
Aaaahaa aaaahaa aa aahaaAahaa aaaahaa aa aahaa
Male
Aathaa valikuthu ..aathaa valikuthuOh mother, it hurts... Oh mother, it hurts!
Aathaa valikuthu… aathaa valikuthu…wow….Oh mother, it hurts... Oh mother, it hurts... wow!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This humorous yet philosophical song describes the severe physical thrashing received by the protagonist. By juxtaposing graphic descriptions of bodily injury with sarcastic exclamations like 'Beautiful!' and 'wow!', the lyrics create a quirky, satirical tone. Amidst the comic pain, the song delivers motivational advice: enduring excruciating pain builds unmatched mental resilience, turning a suffering individual into an invincible force capable of overcoming any adversity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Irony / Sarcasm

Beautiful aahaa hooo vahaa

Juxtaposing cheerful English exclamations like 'Beautiful' and 'wow' with severe descriptions of physical pain and broken bones creates a humorous, sarcastic tone.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Aathaa adipattu kannam mella coloraachu

The second consonant sound 'di/dha' in 'adipattu' and 'odhapattu' creates traditional Tamil poetic rhythm across consecutive lines.

Metaphor

Idisitta pulithaan oram yerumdaa

Comparing a resilient person facing hardships to a tiger that endures thunderbolts and grows more tactical.

Hyperbole

Valiyila thudichavan kadavula jeyichavanda

Exaggerating human endurance by claiming that a person who struggles through pain can conquer God himself.

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Trivia

Featured in the Santhanam-starrer comedy film 'A1 (Accused No. 1)', this track highlights Sean Roldan's distinct vocal style and eccentric lyricism, combined with Santhosh Narayanan's signature quirky musical arrangement.

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