- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Hiphop Tamizha, Mark Antony Thomas
- Music director
- Hiphop Tamizha
- Movie name
- Kaththi Sandai
- Movie release year
- 2016
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This high-energy party track from Kaththi Sandai explores the absolute power and omnipresence of money in modern society. Combining Tamil and English lyrics, the song portrays money as the ultimate driver of human desires, social status ('boss' and 'mass'), and lifestyle. Towards the end, it offers a pragmatic commentary on how commercialized human life has become, noting that even essential resources like water have been monetized and that money remains indispensable from birth until death.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Repetition / Refrain
“Ellaamae kaasu… ellaamae kaasu”
The phrase 'I got the money money money' and 'Ellaamae kaasu' are constantly repeated to reinforce the central motif of material wealth.
Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Ellaamae kaasu kaasuthaan bossu machan”
Rhyming words 'bossu machan' and 'massu machan' at line endings create a catchy, rhythmic flow suited for a club dance track.
Hyperbole / Social Commentary
“Ulagam muzhuthum irukkum kaasai / Eduthu serthu vaithaalumae / Innum venum innum venum”
Exaggerating the insatiable nature of human greed across the globe.
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Trivia
The soundtrack for Kaththi Sandai (2016) was composed by Hiphop Tamizha. The lyrics were penned by the prolific late lyricist Na. Muthukumar, showcasing his ability to write urban party tracks mixed with social observation of contemporary lifestyle.
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