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Lyrics & meaning

Ambala Singam

From Mundasupatti · 2014

Lyricist
Muthamil
Singers
Sean Roldan, Haricharan
Music director
Sean Roldan
Details
Mundasupatti2014

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
{Pab pab paaaa..{Pab pab paaaa..
Paba paba pabapaaa…Paba paba pabapaaa…
Pab pab paaaa..} (2)Pab pab paaaa..} (2)
Male
Kaattrum en kaala suthumEven the wind turns around my feet
Kattalaikku yengi nikkaLonging to await my command
Kannaththaan kattiputtaaIf you blindfold me
OnnnumilladaIt is nothing to me, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Male
Minjithaan ponadhillaI never act arrogant or overstep
Minjinaalum kenjavillaEven if pushed around, I never beg
Paasaththa kaattiputtaIf you show genuine love to me
PachchapulladaI am like an innocent child, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Male
Thadaigal thaandidum nenjilIn this heart that leaps over obstacles
Pagaiyai kandu bayamilla…aahaaa..There is no fear upon seeing the enemy… aahaaa..
Chorus
{Pab pab paaaa..{Pab pab paaaa..
Paba paba pabapaaa…Paba paba pabapaaa…
Pab pab paaaa..} (2)aww…Pab pab paaaa..} (2)aww…
Male
Thediththaan ponadhillaI never go looking for trouble
Vandha vamba vittathillaI never back down from trouble that comes my way
Vanjithuu vazhndhadhillaI have never lived by deceiving anyone
Varalaarudaa…That is my history, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Male
Vin kallu modhinaalumEven if a meteor from the sky strikes me
Modhiramaa pottukkuvenI will wear it like a ring on my finger
Pottinnu vandhuputtaaIf a challenge presents itself
ModhippaarudaCome face me and test your luck, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Chorus
Pab pab paaaa..Pab pab paaaa..
Paba paba pabapaaa…Paba paba pabapaaa…
Pab pab paaaa..Pab pab paaaa..
Male
Needhiyum nermaiyumJustice and honesty
Enn irandu kangaladaAre like my two eyes, man
Sodhanayil kooda thorthadhilladaEven under trials, I have never lost, man
Arasiyal illa arasanum naanadaI am a king without any politics, man
Ezhaikkellaam endrum velaikaarandaI am forever a servant to the poor, man
Male
Sulandru adikkumSwirling and blowing
Puyalum naanada..I am the storm, man..
Irunda boomiyilOn this dark earth
Vidiyal paaradaa…Look at me, I am the dawn, man…
Idiyum puyalum malaiyumThunder, storm, and rain
Enakkullae..Inside me..
Pongi putta erimalathaanada..I am an erupting volcano, man..
Male
Kaattrum en kaala suthumEven the wind turns around my feet
Kattalaikku yengi nikkaLonging to await my command
Kannaththaan kattiputtaaIf you blindfold me
OnnnumilladaIt is nothing to me, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Male
Minjithaan ponadhillaI never act arrogant or overstep
Minjinaalum kenjavillaEven if pushed around, I never beg
Paasaththa kaattiputtaIf you show genuine love to me
PachchapulladaI am like an innocent child, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Naan aambala singam daI am a male lion, man!
Male
Thadaigal thaandidum nenjilIn this heart that leaps over obstacles
Pagaiyai kandu bayamilla…aaahaa…Pagaiyai kandu bayamilla…aaahaa…
Chorus
Pab pab paaaa..Pab pab paaaa..
Paba paba pabapaaa…Paba paba pabapaaa…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This track is a high-energy hero introduction song from the 2014 period comedy film 'Mundasupatti'. The song paints a portrait of a fearless, righteous, and self-reliant protagonist who compares himself to a male lion. He proclaims that he lives by strict principles of justice and honesty, never initiating trouble but never backing down from a fight either.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Pongi putta erimalathaanada..

Compares inner fury and strength directly to an erupting volcano.

Antithesis / Contrast (Muran)

Paasaththa kaattiputta Pachchapullada / Naan aambala singam da

Contrasts the tough, aggressive imagery of a male lion with the soft, gentle nature of an innocent child when met with affection.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Vin kallu modhinaalum Modhiramaa pottukkuven

Exaggerates resilience by claiming even a falling meteor would just be worn as a ring.

Second-letter Rhyming (Edhugai)

Arasiyal illa arasanum naanada / Ezhaikkellaam endrum velaikaaranda

The second letters 'daa'/'da' in lines match rhythmically for sound harmony.

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Trivia

Although the music director is noted as unknown in the prompt, the soundtrack for Mundasupatti was composed by Sean Roldan, marking one of his early praised works in Tamil cinema. The lyrics written by Muthamil reflect classic 'mass' hero intro tropes blended with humorous retro folk elements.

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