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Cow

From Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma · 2017

Lyricist
Jeyachandra Hashmi
Singer
Silambarasan
Music director
Dharan
Movie name
Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma
Movie release year
2017
Lyrics added on
14 Oct 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Tharathalanu nenacha
Pullaigala parthiya
Urupudumanu ketta pillaingae
Enna pannuthaiya
Tharathalanu nenacha pullainga
Thala thukkuthu da
Urupudumanu ketta pillai
Oorae parkutha da
Sontha bantham onna serntha
Villangatha vaari vekkithu
Natpu onnu than da
Unnai mela thukkuthu
Gappula aapu vekkum
Appana neeyum parthiya
Yenda ennai petha-nu
Sattaiya pudichi kettiya
Aala vetta vanthavan
Ippo ribbon-na than vetturan
Jodi pura onna sera
Thaliya than katturan
{Maadu paal kudukum
Figure miss call kudukum
Pasanga paasathilae
Paal payasam da
Mama karan ponnu kudupan
Appan karan uyira eduppan
Natpu than eppothumae
Thol kudukum da} (2)
Natpuna ennanu theriyumma da
Nanban na ennanu theriyuma da
Suriya da…deva da…
En kuda padicha raj da
Mani , nelson, jai, satish, yuva..
Ram, gandhi, kumar,krishna, vel…….
Correct ah da…..
Hey ennai vuttiyae da…
Thilagakka neeghalum vanghooo…..
Natpuna ennanu theriyumma da
Natpuna…..(6)
Naa..tttt……sagoooo
Natpuna….(4)
Sowkarpettai paan beeda
Full meals saptu pottu koda
Life-ula than oru problem vantha
Unakku eppothumae phone a friendu
Option undu da
Singa kutty moonu-um ippo
Silakaati scene-u da
Area-la mathavan kitta
Complete-a kaatu da
Chess-ula kudhurai pola
Pasanga thavi oduthae
Opponent ellarumae
Paadhunga edam theduthae
Karnan color xerox-ah
Sutthi mutthi parthiya
Enga pa friend-u treat
Open na nee kettiya
Kanna mattum kaati putta
Nathar muthar adikiran
Yenda machan neeyum- ah ketta
Kudutha kaasukku mela nadikiran
{Maadu paal kudukum
Figure miss call kudukum
Pasanga paasathilae
Paal payasam da
Mama karan ponnu kudupan
appan karan uyira eduppan
Natpu than eppothumae
Thol kudukum da} (2)
Matha pitha guru deivam-nu sonanga
Kaaranam thoda than nanbana vittanga
Kuppamthu villain-nu solluvum
Athaan thooki nirutha nenaikka veippa da
Katthu kudukum guru da
Kuda nirukkum deivam da
Naalum serntha thalae thaan
Avan peru nanban da
Natpuna ennanu theriyumma da
Male : Theriyum… nanban da
The ones you thought were good-for-nothing,
have you seen those boys?
The boys everyone wondered if they'd ever make it in life,
look at what they are doing now!
The boys you thought were good-for-nothing
are now holding their heads high, buddy!
The boys they wondered would ever succeed,
the whole town is looking up to them now, buddy!
When relatives gather together,
they only bring a bundle of trouble.
Friendship is the only thing, buddy,
that always lifts you up!
The father who traps you when you least expect it,
have you seen a dad like that?
Saying, 'Why did you even give birth to me?'
did you ever grab his collar and ask him?
The one who came to cut down people
is now cutting the opening ribbon!
For the pair of lovebirds to unite,
he is tying the sacred wedding knot!
A cow drinks milk,
a girl feeds on missed calls,
and when it comes to the boys' affection,
it's sweet milk payasam (sweet pudding), buddy!
Your maternal uncle will give you his daughter,
your father will suck the life out of you,
but friendship is what always
lends you a supporting shoulder!
Do you know what friendship really is, buddy?
Do you know what a true friend really is, buddy?
Like Suriya and Deva (loyal movie friends)...
Like Raj who studied with me...
Mani, Nelson, Jai, Sathish, Yuva...
Ram, Gandhi, Kumar, Krishna, Vel...
Isn't that right, buddy?
Hey, you left me out, man!
Sister Thilaka, you join in too!
Do you know what friendship really is, buddy?
Friendship means...
Na... D-D-D... brother!
Friendship means...
Sowcarpet paan beeda (sweet betel leaf),
eat a full meal and have one, buddy!
If a problem ever comes up in life,
you always have the 'Phone a Friend'
option right there, buddy!
These three lion cubs right now
are stealing the whole show!
To the local guy Madhavan,
show him completely what you've got!
Just like the knight in a game of chess,
these boys leap and charge ahead!
All the opponents
are searching for a place to hide!
Like a colour photocopy of the generous Karnan,
did you look all around you?
Saying, 'Where is your treat, my friend?'
did you ask him openly?
Just with a signal from his eyes,
he beats up all the rogues!
If you ask, 'Why are you doing this too, bro?'
he overacts way beyond the money paid!
A cow drinks milk,
a girl feeds on missed calls,
and when it comes to the boys' affection,
it's sweet milk payasam (sweet pudding), buddy!
Your maternal uncle will give you his daughter,
your father will suck the life out of you,
but friendship is what always
lends you a supporting shoulder!
They said mother, father, teacher, and God;
they left out a friend only because he connects them all!
Even if they say the slum is the villain,
he is the one who inspires you to lift it high!
He is the teacher who guides you, buddy,
he is the God who stands right beside you!
A leader who combines all four in one,
his name is a friend, buddy!
Do you know what friendship really is, buddy?
Male: I know... it's a friend, buddy!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma' is a high-energy celebration of deep bond and loyalty in friendship. It portrays how youth who were once dismissed by society and family as useless end up rising high, solely relying on the unconditional backing of their friends. The lyrics humorously contrast blood relations and romantic interests with friendship, highlighting that friends are the ones who stand by you in tough times without demands or expectations. In the latter half, the song elevates the concept of a friend beyond traditional hierarchies like Mother, Father, Teacher, and God (Matha, Pitha, Guru, Deivam). It asserts that a true friend plays all four roles seamlessly—guiding like a teacher, standing by like a god, and uplifting those marginalized by society. It serves as a modern anthem celebrating brotherhood and local camaraderie.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Maadu paal kudukum / Pasanga paasathilae

The second consonant 'du' is repeated across lines to establish rhythmic harmony (Maadu / Figure / Pasanga / Paal payasam).

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Chess-ula kudhurai pola pasanga thavi oduthae

Comparing the boys leaping in life to the knight (horse) movement on a chessboard.

Allusion

Suriya da…deva da… / Karnan color xerox-ah

References iconic pop-culture duos like Suriya and Deva from the film Thalapathi and the mythological character Karnan known for ultimate generosity.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Katthu kudukum guru da / Kuda nirukkum deivam da

Endings of lines rhyme to create a catchy, folk-pop rhythm.

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Trivia

The title of the song and movie 'Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma' comes from an iconic dialogue spoken by Rajinikanth in the legendary 1991 movie 'Thalapathi' directed by Mani Ratnam.

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