Akkrinai Naan
From Captain · 2022
- Lyricist
- Arivu
- Singers
- Arivu, Joewin Shamalina
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Details
- Captain2022
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Akkrinai naan | I am a non-human entity |
| Male | |
| Ulaginai maatrida kaathiramaai | Capably prepared to change the world |
| Puthu vaarpena vaalven naan | I will live like a new mold |
| Thadaiyinai maatrida | To overcome obstacles |
| Maathiram aatrilai aatrida | To heal with supreme power |
| Selven naan | I will go forward |
| Male | |
| Uyirina maayiramaayira | Into thousands and thousands of lives |
| Maayiraiyaagida meelven naan | Becoming mysterious threads, I will rise again |
| Erigida kaatidai | Amidst the burning wind |
| Pookkira poochediyaay puvi velven naan | Like a blooming flower plant, I will conquer the earth |
| Male | |
| Thaakka thaakka thaakka | To attack, attack, attack |
| Thaangidum bhoomi thaaye naan | I am Mother Earth who endures it all |
| Paarkka paarkka paarkka | To watch, watch, watch |
| Paainthidum mannin vere naan | I am the deep root of the soil that surges forth |
| Male | |
| Thaakka thaakka thaakka | To attack, attack, attack |
| Thaangidum bhoomi thaaye naan | I am Mother Earth who endures it all |
| Paarkka paarkka paarkka | To watch, watch, watch |
| Paainthidum mannin vere naan | I am the deep root of the soil that surges forth |
| Male | |
| Naan iyarkaai varainthavan | I am drawn and sculpted by nature |
| Idam puram valam arinthavan | One who understands left, rear, and right |
| Naan | I |
| Ninaippil tholainthavan | One lost deep in thoughts |
| Alai kadal manam paranthavan | One whose mind is as vast as the wavy sea |
| Male | |
| Naan veruppil vithainthavan | I am one sown in hatred |
| Nilam niram ena valainthavan | One who adapted across lands and colors |
| Oon udambai kadanthavan | One who transcended the flesh and body |
| Enai pagaippathu evan evan | Who is there to oppose or hate me? |
| Female | |
| Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan | I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity |
| Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan | I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie |
| Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan | I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity |
| Akkrinai naan arthum arthum mei thaan | I am a non-human entity, true meaning is absolute truth |
| Female | |
| Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan | I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity |
| Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan | I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie |
| Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan | I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity |
| Akkrinai naan arthum arthum mei thaan | I am a non-human entity, true meaning is absolute truth |
| Male | |
| Siraginai neettiyae | Spreading out the wings |
| Siruparavai koruvaan ena naan | Like a small bird building its way |
| Vazhi aagiduven | I will become the path |
| Anuvanuvaai kadalaatridum | Calming the ocean atom by atom |
| Vaarthaigal naan puthithaai | I am words newly born |
| Tharalaagiduven | I will turn into a pearl |
| Male | |
| Uruvamila uruvaay karuvaai unarvaai | As a formless form, an embryo, a deep emotion |
| Perithaay urayaagiduven | I will solidify into a grand presence |
| Jananamillaa iraiyaai thiraiyaai | As a birthless deity, as a screen |
| Thodarmamalayaai tharai neendiduven | As a continuous mountain range, I will swim across the land |
| Male | |
| Alugira kangal sollum | All the stories told |
| Kadhaigal ellaam en munnae | By weeping eyes are before me |
| Elugira maatram kollum | All the manifestations that undergo |
| Thotram yaavum en pinnae | Rising changes are behind me |
| Male | |
| Manitharai thaakkida manithan | For man to attack fellow man |
| Erkira vedham en kanden | I saw the scriptures they embrace |
| Kadavulai ketkira kelvigal | Questions demanding answers from God |
| Serkkira serigal ennullae | And gathering settlements reside inside me |
| Female | |
| Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan | I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity |
| Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan | I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie |
| Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan | I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity |
| Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan | I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie |
| Female | |
| Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan | I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity |
| Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan | I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie |
| Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan | I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity |
| Akkrinai naan arthum arthum mei thaan | I am a non-human entity, true meaning is absolute truth |
| Female | |
| Thaakka thaakka thaakka | To attack, attack, attack |
| Thaangidum bhoomi thaaye naan | I am Mother Earth who endures it all |
| Paarkka paarkka paarkka | To watch, watch, watch |
| Paainthidum mannin vere naan | I am the deep root of the soil that surges forth |
| Female | |
| I’m a creature.. | I’m a creature.. |
| I’m a stranger | I’m a stranger |
| I’m a monster.. | I’m a monster.. |
| Here comes danger | Here comes danger |
| Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan | I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity |
| Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan | I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie |
| Male | |
| Akkrinai naan | I am a non-human entity |
அக்ரினை நான்
I am a non-human entity
உலகினை மாற்றிட காத்திரமாய்
புது வார்ப்பென வாழ்வேன் நான்
தடையினை மாற்றிட
மாத்திரம் ஆற்றலை ஆற்றிட
செல்வேன் நான்
Capably prepared to change the world
I will live like a new mold
To overcome obstacles
To heal with supreme power
I will go forward
உயிரின மாயிரமாயிர
மாயிரையாகிட மீள்வேன் நான்
எரிகிற காற்றிடை
பூக்கிற பூச்செடியாய்
புவி வெல்வேன் நான்
Into thousands and thousands of lives
Becoming mysterious threads, I will rise again
Amidst the burning wind
Like a blooming flower plant, I will conquer the earth
{தாக்க தாக்க தாக்க
தாங்கிடும் பூமி தாயே நான்
பார்க்க பார்க்க பார்க்க
பாய்ந்திடும் மண்ணின் வேரே நான்] (2)
To attack, attack, attack
I am Mother Earth who endures it all
To watch, watch, watch
I am the deep root of the soil that surges forth
நான் இயற்கை வரைந்தவன்
இடம் புறம் வலம் அறிந்தவன்
தான் நினைவில் தொலைந்தவன்
அலை கடல் மனம் பரந்தவன்
To attack, attack, attack
I am Mother Earth who endures it all
To watch, watch, watch
I am the deep root of the soil that surges forth
நான் வெறுப்பில் விதைந்தவன்
நிலம் நிறம் என வளைந்தவன்
உன் உடம்பை கடந்தவன்
எனை பகைப்பது எவன் எவன்
I am drawn and sculpted by nature
One who understands left, rear, and right
I
One lost deep in thoughts
One whose mind is as vast as the wavy sea
{அக்ரினை நான் அக்ரினை நான்
அக்ரினை நான் அச்சம் அச்சம் பொய் தான்
அக்ரினை நான் அக்ரினை நான்
அக்ரினை நான் அர்த்தம் அர்த்தம் மெய் தான்} (2)
I am one sown in hatred
One who adapted across lands and colors
One who transcended the flesh and body
Who is there to oppose or hate me?
சிறகினை நீட்டிய சிறு பறவை
கொறுவான் என நான் வழி ஆகிடுவேன்
அணுவணுவாய்
கடலாய்திடும் வார்த்தைகள்
நான் புதிதாய் தரலாகிடுவேன்
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
I am a non-human entity, true meaning is absolute truth
உருவமில்லா உருவாய் கருவாய்
உணர்வாய் பெரிதாய்
உரையாடிடுவேன்
ஜனமில்லா இரவாய் திரையாய்
தொடர்மாமலையாய்
தரை நீண்டுவேன்
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
I am a non-human entity, true meaning is absolute truth
அழுகிற கண்கள் சொல்லும்
கதைகள் எல்லாம் என் முன்னே
எழுகிற மாற்றம் கொல்லும்
தோற்றம் யாவும் என் பின்னே
Spreading out the wings
Like a small bird building its way
I will become the path
Calming the ocean atom by atom
I am words newly born
I will turn into a pearl
மனிதனை தாக்கிட மனிதன்
ஏற்கிற வேதம் என் கண்டேன்
கடவுளை கேட்கிற கேள்விகள்
சேர்க்கிற செவிகள் என்னுள்ளே
As a formless form, an embryo, a deep emotion
I will solidify into a grand presence
As a birthless deity, as a screen
As a continuous mountain range, I will swim across the land
அஃறிணை நான் அஃறிணை நான்
அஃறிணை நான் அச்சம் அச்சம் பொய் தான்
அஃறிணை நான் அஃறிணை நான்
அஃறிணை நான் அச்சம் அச்சம் பொய் தான்
All the stories told
By weeping eyes are before me
All the manifestations that undergo
Rising changes are behind me
அஃறிணை நான் அஃறிணை நான்
அஃறிணை நான் அச்சம் அச்சம் பொய் தான்
அஃறிணை நான் அஃறிணை நான்
அஃறிணை நான் அர்த்தம் அர்த்தம் மெய் தான்
For man to attack fellow man
I saw the scriptures they embrace
Questions demanding answers from God
And gathering settlements reside inside me
தாக்க தாக்க தாக்க
தாங்கிடும் பூமி தாயே நான்
பாக்க பாக்க பாக்க
பாய்ந்திடும் மண்ணின் வேரே நான்
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
ஐ எம் கிரியேச்சர்
ஐ எம் ஸ்டேரஞ்சர்
ஐ எம் மான்ஸ்டர்
ஹியர் கம்ஸ் டேஞ்சர்
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
I am a non-human entity, true meaning is absolute truth
அஃறிணை நான் அஃறிணை நான்
அஃறிணை நான் அச்சம் அச்சம் பொய் தான்
To attack, attack, attack
I am Mother Earth who endures it all
To watch, watch, watch
I am the deep root of the soil that surges forth
அஃறிணை நான்
I’m a creature..
I’m a stranger
I’m a monster..
Here comes danger
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
I am a non-human entity
Akkrinai naan
I am a non-human entity
Ulaginai maatrida kaathiramaai
Capably prepared to change the world
Puthu vaarpena vaalven naan
I will live like a new mold
Thadaiyinai maatrida
To overcome obstacles
Maathiram aatrilai aatrida
To heal with supreme power
Selven naan
I will go forward
Uyirina maayiramaayira
Into thousands and thousands of lives
Maayiraiyaagida meelven naan
Becoming mysterious threads, I will rise again
Erigida kaatidai
Amidst the burning wind
Pookkira poochediyaay puvi velven naan
Like a blooming flower plant, I will conquer the earth
Thaakka thaakka thaakka
To attack, attack, attack
Thaangidum bhoomi thaaye naan
I am Mother Earth who endures it all
Paarkka paarkka paarkka
To watch, watch, watch
Paainthidum mannin vere naan
I am the deep root of the soil that surges forth
Thaakka thaakka thaakka
To attack, attack, attack
Thaangidum bhoomi thaaye naan
I am Mother Earth who endures it all
Paarkka paarkka paarkka
To watch, watch, watch
Paainthidum mannin vere naan
I am the deep root of the soil that surges forth
Naan iyarkaai varainthavan
I am drawn and sculpted by nature
Idam puram valam arinthavan
One who understands left, rear, and right
Naan
I
Ninaippil tholainthavan
One lost deep in thoughts
Alai kadal manam paranthavan
One whose mind is as vast as the wavy sea
Naan veruppil vithainthavan
I am one sown in hatred
Nilam niram ena valainthavan
One who adapted across lands and colors
Oon udambai kadanthavan
One who transcended the flesh and body
Enai pagaippathu evan evan
Who is there to oppose or hate me?
Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
Akkrinai naan arthum arthum mei thaan
I am a non-human entity, true meaning is absolute truth
Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
Akkrinai naan arthum arthum mei thaan
I am a non-human entity, true meaning is absolute truth
Siraginai neettiyae
Spreading out the wings
Siruparavai koruvaan ena naan
Like a small bird building its way
Vazhi aagiduven
I will become the path
Anuvanuvaai kadalaatridum
Calming the ocean atom by atom
Vaarthaigal naan puthithaai
I am words newly born
Tharalaagiduven
I will turn into a pearl
Uruvamila uruvaay karuvaai unarvaai
As a formless form, an embryo, a deep emotion
Perithaay urayaagiduven
I will solidify into a grand presence
Jananamillaa iraiyaai thiraiyaai
As a birthless deity, as a screen
Thodarmamalayaai tharai neendiduven
As a continuous mountain range, I will swim across the land
Alugira kangal sollum
All the stories told
Kadhaigal ellaam en munnae
By weeping eyes are before me
Elugira maatram kollum
All the manifestations that undergo
Thotram yaavum en pinnae
Rising changes are behind me
Manitharai thaakkida manithan
For man to attack fellow man
Erkira vedham en kanden
I saw the scriptures they embrace
Kadavulai ketkira kelvigal
Questions demanding answers from God
Serkkira serigal ennullae
And gathering settlements reside inside me
Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
Akkrinai naan arthum arthum mei thaan
I am a non-human entity, true meaning is absolute truth
Thaakka thaakka thaakka
To attack, attack, attack
Thaangidum bhoomi thaaye naan
I am Mother Earth who endures it all
Paarkka paarkka paarkka
To watch, watch, watch
Paainthidum mannin vere naan
I am the deep root of the soil that surges forth
I’m a creature..
I’m a creature..
I’m a stranger
I’m a stranger
I’m a monster..
I’m a monster..
Here comes danger
Here comes danger
Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan
I am a non-human entity, I am a non-human entity
Akkrinai naan acham acham poi thaan
I am a non-human entity, fear itself is a lie
Akkrinai naan
I am a non-human entity
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Akkrinai Naan from Captain (2022) is a high-octane theme song centered on the classical Tamil grammatical concept of 'Akkrinai' (a non-human, irrational, or otherworldly entity). Written and rendered with intense vocal energy by Arivu, the track portrays a dominant, unstoppable force beyond normal human comprehension—one born of nature, hardened by conflict, and transcending human flesh. The song explores philosophical themes of survival, societal divisions, and human hypocrisy, contrasting human violence with the timeless endurement of nature. The narrator positions themselves as an indestructible presence that absorbs all suffering, fears nothing, and rises relentlessly against every threat.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Akkrinai naan akkrinai naan”
The continuous repetition of 'Akkrinai naan' establishes the central identity of the protagonist/creature throughout the track.
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyming)
“Thaakka thaakka thaakka / Paarkka paarkka paarkka”
The rhyming of the second consonant '-kka-' creates a strong rhythmic cadence across lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Thaangidum bhoomi thaaye naan”
Equating the self to Mother Earth who endures attacks and the deep roots of the soil.
Iyaippu (End Rhyme)
“Vazhi aagiduven / Tharalaagiduven / urayaagiduven”
Suffix rhyming with '-aagiduven' creates a flowing continuation in the stanza.
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Trivia
'Akkrinai' is a classical Tamil grammatical term used to categorize non-human living beings, plants, and inanimate objects, contrasting with 'Uyarthinai' (high-class/human beings). Lyricist Arivu uses this grammatical concept creatively in a sci-fi monster movie context (*Captain* starring Arya) to describe an alien predator.
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