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Lyrics & meaning

Ekka Chakkam Aaguthe

From Tamilrockers · 2021

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Premgi Amaren, Swagatha S. Krishnan, Hema Ambika
Music director
Premgi Amaren
Details
Tamilrockers2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ekka chakkam aagudhaeThings are going wild and overflowing
En pakkam sorgam polaeMy side feels like paradise
Varum acham vittu ponadhaeThe fear that was approaching has vanished
Ini ucham ucham melaeNow it is the peak, rising higher and higher
Female
Ekka chakkam aagudhaeThings are going wild and overflowing
En pakkam sorgam polaeMy side feels like paradise
Varum acham vittu ponadhaeThe fear that was approaching has vanished
Ini ucham ucham melaeNow it is the peak, rising higher and higher
Female
Sudhiyodu sudhi yerumPitch rises along with harmony
Ini jamakku jamakku jigu jaaloNow it is a grand, sparkling celebration
Radhi odu vilayadumPlaying along with the goddess of beauty
Oru raja yogam indha neramThis moment brings royal fortune
Female
Luck-um kick-um thookkum thookkumLuck and kick will lift us up high
Engum etti paarkum paarkumIt will peek and look everywhere
Ellathiyum yethi kepomWe will turn up everything and ask
Maathatha maathi paapomWe will change what was unchangeable and see
Male
Ye ye muppatanum aattam pottaanHey hey, my great-grandfather danced
En paatanum aadi theerthaanMy grandfather also danced to his heart's content
Ippo ini en pola thaan endhan peranumNow, just like me, my grandson will dance too
Female
Muthalayum kaadhal sernthaWhen capital and love come together
Eppothumae onne onnuIt is always just one single truth
Amma appa aattam podaAs mom and dad dance along
Naan thaan murai ponnuI am the rightful bride by tradition
Male
Kottathatha kotti theeruPour out whatever was left unpoured
Kattathatha katti cheruBuild up whatever was left unbuilt
Ettathatha etti yeruReach up and climb whatever was unreached
Kettorukkum nanmai kooruSpeak good even to the wicked ones
Female
Ellathikkum mela top-uTop above everything else
Ishtham pola pottu thaakkuHit hard as per your wish
Kuththaattama kuthu paattuAn energetic folk song for a wild dance
Pottu kittu aadi kaattuPlay it and dance to show everyone
Male
Ippo vitta eppo varumIf missed now, when will it ever come?
Endhan neram thaanThis is truly my time
Female
Kannu vechu kaiya vechuWith eyes laid and hands laid
Ennennavo aagi pochuAll sorts of crazy things happened
Unnai suththi ponnu budhiA woman's mind revolves around you
Onna sernthuchaeIt all joined together as one
Male
Hey un vayasu moonarunnaHey, if your age is three and a half
En vayasu naalarammaMy age is four and a half, my dear
Rendum ippo serndhunnaIf both join together now
Romba dhoolummaIt will be super awesome, my dear
Female
Thanniyila kolam poduDraw a rangoli pattern on top of water
Adi kaathil deebam yethuLight a oil lamp against the blowing wind
Aagayathil koottai kattuBuild a grand castle in the open sky
Andharathil aattam poduPerform a wild dance mid-air in space
Male
Hey andavana kooti vandhuHey, bring God Himself down
Avara angae kaaval poduAnd post Him right there as a guard
Athanaiyum nadakkum yemmaAll of that will surely happen, my dear
Aasai vecha kedaikkum ammaIf you set your heart on it, you will get it, my dear
Female
Hey apparomma epporamumHey, then or now or whenever in the future
Namm aatchi thaanIt is our reign and rule alone!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy folk-fusion track celebrates ultimate confidence, boundless ambition, and joyful living. The lyrics express the thrill of overcoming fears, seizing the moment, and reaching unprecedented heights of success. It blends generational pride with playful romance, encouraging listeners to push past limits and accomplish seemingly impossible feats. Packed with lively rhythm and punchy folk phrasing, the song proclaims that with determination and passion, one can rule their own destiny and turn every moment into a celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Kottathatha kotti theeru / Kattathatha katti cheru / Ettathatha etti yeru

The second letter 't' (ட்) repeats across lines to create a rhythmic internal rhyme scheme.

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Thanniyila kolam podu / Adi kaathil deebam yethu / Aagayathil koottai kattu

Using impossible imagery such as drawing rangoli on water or building castles in the sky to emphasize boundless enthusiasm.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Athanaiyum nadakkum yemma / Aasai vecha kedaikkum amma

Rhyming ending syllables creating a catchphrase cadence.

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Trivia

The song features music composed by Premgi Amaren, with lyrics penned by his veteran father Gangai Amaran, showcasing a fun family collaboration in Tamil film music.

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