Baatcha Paaru Baatcha Paaru
From Batsha · 1995
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Batsha1995
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Baasha…baasha…baasha…baasha | Baasha... Baasha... Baasha... Baasha |
| Male | |
| Aye…baatcha paaru baatcha paaru | Hey... Look at Baasha, look at Baasha! |
| Pattalathu nadaya paaru | Look at his military-like stride! |
| Pagai nadungum padayai paaru | Look at the force that makes enemies tremble! |
| Coat-u suit-u rendum edithu | Dressed in a suit and coat, |
| Pottu nadakkum puliya paaru | Look at the walking tiger! |
| Male | |
| Patri eriyum neruppu pola | Like a blazing fire catching flame, |
| Sutterikkum vizhia paaru | Look at his scorching eyes! |
| Raththam vervai rendum konda | Carrying both blood and sweat, |
| Raajaangathin mannan dhaanada | He is indeed the king of this realm! |
| Male | |
| {Ivan perukullae kaandham undu | There is a magnet hidden within his name, |
| Uunmaidhaanada} (2) | That is the absolute truth! |
பாஷா பாஷா
பாஷா பாஷா
Baasha... Baasha... Baasha... Baasha
யே பாட்ஷா பாரு
பாட்ஷா பாரு பட்டாளத்து
நடையை பாரு பகை நடுங்கும்
நடையை பாரு கோட்டு சூட்டு
ரெண்டும் எடுத்து போட்டு
நடக்கும் புலிய பாரு
Hey... Look at Baasha, look at Baasha!
Look at his military-like stride!
Look at the force that makes enemies tremble!
Dressed in a suit and coat,
Look at the walking tiger!
பற்றி எரியும் நெருப்பு
போல சுட்டெரிக்கும் விழிய
பாரு ரத்தம் வேர்வை ரெண்டும்
கொண்ட ராஜாங்கத்தின் மன்னன்
தானடா
Like a blazing fire catching flame,
Look at his scorching eyes!
Carrying both blood and sweat,
He is indeed the king of this realm!
{ இவன் பேருக்குள்ளே
காந்தம் உண்டு உண்மை
தானடா } (2)
There is a magnet hidden within his name,
That is the absolute truth!
Baasha…baasha…baasha…baasha
Baasha... Baasha... Baasha... Baasha
Aye…baatcha paaru baatcha paaru
Hey... Look at Baasha, look at Baasha!
Pattalathu nadaya paaru
Look at his military-like stride!
Pagai nadungum padayai paaru
Look at the force that makes enemies tremble!
Coat-u suit-u rendum edithu
Dressed in a suit and coat,
Pottu nadakkum puliya paaru
Look at the walking tiger!
Patri eriyum neruppu pola
Like a blazing fire catching flame,
Sutterikkum vizhia paaru
Look at his scorching eyes!
Raththam vervai rendum konda
Carrying both blood and sweat,
Raajaangathin mannan dhaanada
He is indeed the king of this realm!
{Ivan perukullae kaandham undu
There is a magnet hidden within his name,
Uunmaidhaanada} (2)
That is the absolute truth!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song serves as a grand intro glorifying the hero Baasha (played by Rajinikanth), highlighting his authority, stylish demeanor, and invincible aura. The lyrics describe him as a regal tiger in modern attire with a disciplined military stride, possessing intense eyes like fire and a persona that strikes fear into enemies while earning the love of the people.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Patri eriyum neruppu pola”
Compares his sharp gaze to a blazing fire using 'pola' (like).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Pottu nadakkum puliya paaru”
Directly compares the hero to a suit-wearing tiger and the king of a realm.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Coat-u suit-u rendum edithu / Pottu nadakkum puliya paaru”
Matching second consonants in consecutive lines such as 'Pattalathu' and 'Pagai', or 'Coat-u' and 'Pottu'.
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Trivia
This iconic title track from the blockbuster 'Baasha' (1995) was composed by Deva and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. It remains one of the ultimate hero introduction songs in Tamil cinema, celebrated for its high energy and Rajinikanth's signature style.
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