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Lyrics & meaning

Annathe Sethi

From Tughlaq Durbar · 2020

Lyricist
Karthik Netha
Singers
Arivu, Chorus
Music director
Govind Vasantha
Details
Tughlaq Durbar2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{Engaiyo irunthu vandha oruthanSomeone who came from somewhere unknown
Nambala yemathi namma idatha pudichiDeceived us and captured our place
Namma thalai mela yeri ukkarra varaikkumUntil they sat right on top of our heads
Ellamae thannaala sariyaavum nenachiThinking everything would fix itself automatically
Namba summavae irunthurukkomWe just stayed idle
Thuru pudichi poiyuGetting rusted away
Male
Vaa oru vazhi vanthathuCome, a way has opened up
Sooriya vidhaigalai payiriduvomLet us sow the seeds of the sun
Kadung kaatula meetulaIn the harsh wind and high lands
Velichatha machaan virithiduvomLet us spread the light, my friend
Male
Ada veliya meeriAh, crossing all limits
Pizhambaa ninnutomWe now stand tall like a blazing flame
Mala mala malavenaRapidly and overwhelmingly
Adimaigal kannai muzhichittomWe, the slaves, have opened our eyes
Male
Ada kottaiyil yeridaAh, to scale the fort
Vettaigal yaavum thodangittomWe have begun all our hunts
Yelachavan ozhachavan ezhanumThe weak and the hardworking must rise up
Odhachavan mudhugula tharanamGive it back on the back of the oppressor who kicked
Male
Iru kannula thudikkuthu pori poriSparks fly in both eyes
Oru kaiyila yaanaiya muri muriBreak an elephant with just one hand
Yevan thandhathu theemaiyaWho gave this evil?
Avan arasiyal moolaiya kizhi kizhithidaTear apart his political intellect
Mara mandaiya arivila pilanthidaSplit open his wooden head with wisdom
Avan thondaiya urimaigal thiranthidaOpen up rights from his throat
Urappaduvom marappaduvomLet us assert, let us overcome
Thalaimurai ellam kondaada purappaduvomLet us march forth so generations can celebrate
Chorus
Chaeri maari pogattumLet the slum and division transform
Intha seidhi nizhai aagattumLet this news become permanent
Mel keezha theerattumLet the high-and-low hierarchy end
Namma boomi pudhithaagattumLet our earth become brand new
Chorus
Chaeri maari pogattumLet the slum and division transform
Intha seidhi nizhai aagattumLet this news become permanent
Mel keezha theerattumLet the high-and-low hierarchy end
Namma boomi pudhithaagattumLet our earth become brand new
Male
Pangali yaar sonnathuPartner, who told you to...
Kadan vangi uyir vaazhnthu vidaLive life taking debts
Dhinam thoongi vidaAnd sleep off every day?
Achcham koochcham vetkam konduHolding fear, shyness, and shame
Uyir vaazhga endruSaying 'long live my life'?
Male
Yaar thanthadhu evan thanthadhuWho gave this, which guy gave this?
Nadu veetilae kudi vandhathuSettling right in the middle of our home
Siram thaazhthiyaeBowing down heads
Kida kida ada ada endruLying low like animals
Male
Yemanthavan maaranum maaranumThe cheated one must change, must change
Annathavan yeranum yeranumThe underprivileged one must rise, must rise
Sunnambula vaanavil oothiBlowing a rainbow even out of lime powder
Adi adi vannangal allumScoop up all the vibrant colors
Male
Vizhi sernthida vinmeenum sithikkumWhen eyes join together, even stars will scatter like smiles
Karam sernthida kanneerum thithikkumWhen hands join together, even tears will turn sweet
Kuppanum suppanum yekkanum yekkanumEvery commoner like Kuppan and Suppan must yearn and rise
Ennannu kekkanumMust question what is happening
Chorus
Raamayi krishnayi yengatha en thaaiyeRaamayi, Krishnayi, don't yearn, my mother
Ellamae unai vandhu serumEverything will come reaching you
Puli vesham pottaalum naai endrum urumaathaeEven if a dog wears a tiger costume, it can never roar
Yethirthaalae ellamae maarumIf you resist, everything will change
Somari bemani varthaigal urumaariLazy and abusive words transform
Annatha vanthaachu seithiHere comes the news that the leader has arrived
Ada komali yemali veshangal thoolaagiAh, clownish and foolish masks are shattered
Rajaali idamaachi chaeriThe slums have now become the realm of the royal eagle
Nee padhi naan padhi adhu thaane samaneedhiHalf for you, half for me, that alone is equal justice
Vaada dae pangaliCome on, my partner!
Chorus
Chaeri maari pogattumLet the slum and division transform
Intha seidhi nizhai aagattumLet this news become permanent
Mel keezha theerattumLet the high-and-low hierarchy end
Namma boomi pudhithaagattumLet our earth become brand new
Chorus
Chaeri maari pogattumLet the slum and division transform
Intha seidhi nizhai aagattumLet this news become permanent
Mel keezha theerattumLet the high-and-low hierarchy end
Namma boomi pudhithaagattumLet our earth become brand new

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This powerful track serves as a clarion call for political awakening, social equality, and anti-caste revolution. The lyrics reflect on how marginalized communities remained passive for decades while corrupt rulers usurped power and resources. It urges the oppressed to throw off their chains, question the status quo, and claim their equal share of power and dignity. The repeated emphasis on breaking social hierarchies ('Mel keezha theerattum') highlights the core philosophy of equal rights and justice ('Nee padhi naan padhi adhu thaane samaneedhi').

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Sooriya vidhaigalai payiriduvom

'Sooriya vidhaigalai payiriduvom' (Sowing the seeds of the sun) metaphorically represents planting the seeds of enlightenment, hope, and revolutionary consciousness.

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Iru kannula thudikkuthu pori pori

The repetition of 'pori pori' and 'muri muri' emphasizes intense anger and tremendous physical strength respectively.

Contrast / Imagery

Puli vesham pottaalum naai endrum urumaathae

Compares a fake pretender disguised as a tiger to a dog ('Puli vesham pottaalum naai endrum urumaathae') to emphasize that oppressors lack true courage when confronted.

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Trivia

The track from Tughlaq Durbar (2021) features music composed by Govind Vasantha and lyrics penned by Karthik Netha, sung dynamically by Arivu and Alex. The song captures the political satire and grassroots movement themes central to the film starring Vijay Sethupathi.

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