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Lyrics & meaning

Badass

From LEO · 2023

Lyricist
Vishnu Edavan
Singer
Anirudh Ravichander
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
LEO2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Singam eranguna kaattuke virundhuIf the lion steps into the field, it is a feast for the jungle
Ivan vettaiku setharanum bhayanthuFearing his hunt, everyone will scatter away
Perumpullikeelam mutripulli eludhiWriting a full stop to all the big bosses
Kodal uruvura sambahvam urudhiA brutal event of gutting them out is guaranteed
Male
Idhu varayila nallavan irundhanUntil now, he remained a good man
Chorus :Badass mr leo das is a badassChorus :Badass Mr. Leo Das is a badass
Male :Indha kadhayila ratchasa mugam dhaMale :In this story, he only shows his monstrous face
Chorus
He’s a freakin badass.He’s a freakin badass.
Male
Vathikuchi illa erimala mavaneHe is not a matchstick, but a volcano, son!
Nerungatha nee..Do not come near him..
Kolasaamiya vendiko maaamePray to your family deity, man!
Moraikadha nee..Do not glare at him..
Male
Pala rajakala pathachu daWe have seen many kings, man
Ivan kaththi romba koorachu daHis knife is extremely sharp, man
Leo leo leo leo veridhaan..Leo Leo Leo Leo is pure frenzy!
Male
Nooru pachayat eh theethachudaSettled a hundred Panchayat disputes, man
Varalaru mutham blood achudaa..History is completely soaked in blood, man!
Leo leo leo leo veridhaan…Leo Leo Leo Leo is pure frenzy!
Male
Tha..romba romba adatha maHey.. do not act too tough, man
Therika therika adipaaru maaHe will beat you until sparks fly, man
….Bloody sweet......Bloody sweet..
Male
Vathikuchi illa erimala mavaneHe is not a matchstick, but a volcano, son!
Nerungatha nee..Do not come near him..
Kolasaamiya vendiko maaamePray to your family deity, man!
Moraikadha nee..Do not glare at him..
Chorus
Badass mr leo das is a badassBadass Mr. Leo Das is a badass
Leo ohh.. ohhh..ohhhh ..Leo ohh.. ohhh..ohhhh ..
He’s a freakin badass manHe’s a freakin badass man
Leo ohh.. ohhh..ohhhh ..Leo ohh.. ohhh..ohhhh ..
Badass mr leo das is a badassBadass Mr. Leo Das is a badass
Leo ohh.. ohhh..ohhhh ..Leo ohh.. ohhh..ohhhh ..
He’s a freakin badass.He’s a freakin badass.
Leo ohh.. ohhh..ohhhh ..Leo ohh.. ohhh..ohhhh ..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Badass' serves as the fierce, high-energy character theme song for Leo Das (played by Vijay) in Lokesh Kanagaraj's action thriller 'LEO'. The lyrics paint a picture of an unstoppable force who was once living peacefully as a good man, but when forced into action, unleashes a monstrous, terrifying side. It warns opponents of his ruthless lethality and sharp precision in combat.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Vathikuchi illa erimala mavane

Compares the protagonist not to a simple matchstick, but to a massive explosive volcano.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Perumpullikeelam mutripulli eludhi / Kodal uruvura sambahvam urudhi

The lines end with rhyming words 'eludhi' and 'urudhi', creating a rhythmic cadence.

Hyperbole

Varalaru mutham blood achudaa..

An extreme exaggeration describing history itself being completely covered and soaked in blood.

Repetition (Epizeuxis)

Leo leo leo leo veridhaan..

The rapid repetition of the character's name 'Leo' to emphasize his madness, power, and presence.

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Trivia

The track incorporates Vijay's iconic dialogue delivery of the phrase 'Bloody Sweet', which was originally used in the film's promo teaser. Composed and sung by Anirudh Ravichander with lyrics by Vishnu Edavan, the song amassed tens of millions of views on YouTube within days of its release.

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