Eppadi Iruntha Naanga
From Sulthan · 2021
- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singers
- Anthony Daasan, Mahalingam, Vivek Siva
- Music director
- Vivek-Mervin
- Details
- Sulthan2021
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Eppadi irundha naanga ippadi aayitom | Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become! |
| Wanted-ah vandhu inga maattikittom | We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped! |
| Eppadi irundha naanga ippadi aayitom | Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become! |
| Wanted-ah vandhu inga maattikittom | We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped! |
| Chorus | |
| Aei iduppu pudichikichu | Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp! |
| Kazhuthu suzhukikichu | My neck got severely sprained! |
| Koluthum veyilu | This blazing, scorching heat of the sun, |
| Kanna kattuthae saamy | Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord! |
| Iduppu pudichikichu | My lower back caught a painful cramp! |
| Kazhuthu suzhukikichu | My neck got severely sprained! |
| Kuninji nimiravae mudiyala saamy | I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord! |
| Male | |
| Eppadi irundha naanga ippadi aayitom | Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become! |
| Wanted-ah vandhu inga maattikittom | We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped! |
| Male | |
| Hey gaandu yeruthae | Hey, my frustration and anger are rising up! |
| Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi | Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi |
| Male :Kai kaalu novuthae | Male: My hands and legs are aching badly! |
| Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi | Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi |
| Male :Hey thoppai idikkuthae | Male: Hey, my belly is hurting! |
| Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi | Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi |
| Male :Ada aathadi gethellaam | Male: Oh dear mother, all our grand swagger, |
| Nethoda pochae | V vanished just yesterday! |
| Chorus | |
| Aei iduppu pudichikichu | Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp! |
| Kazhuthu suzhukikichu | My neck got severely sprained! |
| Koluthum veyilu | This blazing, scorching heat of the sun, |
| Kanna kattuthae saamy | Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord! |
| Iduppu pudichikichu | My lower back caught a painful cramp! |
| Kazhuthu suzhukikichu | My neck got severely sprained! |
| Kuninji nimiravae mudiyala saamy | I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord! |
| Chorus | |
| Kanna kattuthae saamy… | It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord... |
| Ada mudiyala saamy… | Oh, I can't take this anymore, Lord... |
| Kanna kattuthae saamy… | It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord... |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………….. | |
| Male | |
| Aei rukkumani | Hey Rukkumani! |
| Chorus :Hey | Chorus: Hey! |
| Male :Aei rukkumani | Male: Hey Rukkumani! |
| Chorus :Hey | Chorus: Hey! |
| Male :Aei rukkumani | Male: Hey Rukkumani, |
| En kannumani | My darling precious jewel, |
| Konjam sikkuma nee | Will you fall into my trap/heart a little bit? |
| Chorus :Summa erangi vaa ma | Chorus: Just step down and come here, girl! |
| Male | |
| Emmaadi…aathadi… | Oh my goodness... oh dear mother... |
| En raasathi… | My dear queen... |
| Chorus :Voottu vizhaketha vaa ma | Chorus: Come to be the auspicious light of our home, girl! |
| Male | |
| Orukka… | Gentle and soft... |
| Chorus :Nee siricha podhum | Chorus: If you just smile, that is enough! |
| Male :Surukka… | Quickly... |
| Chorus :Enga valiyae pogum | Chorus: All our pain will instantly disappear! |
| Male :Narukka… | Crisp and clear... |
| Chorus :Kann adicha podhum | Chorus: If you just wink at us, that is enough! |
| Male :Ada marukka… | Once again... |
| Chorus :Naanga oorukku povom | Chorus: We will happily head back to our town! |
| Chorus | |
| Aei iduppu pudichikichu | Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp! |
| Kazhuthu suzhukikichu | My neck got severely sprained! |
| Koluthum veyilu | This blazing, scorching heat of the sun, |
| Kanna kattuthae saamy | Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord! |
| Iduppu pudichikichu | My lower back caught a painful cramp! |
| Kazhuthu suzhukikichu | My neck got severely sprained! |
| Kuninji nimiravae mudiyala saamy | I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord! |
| Male | |
| Eppadi irundha naanga ippadi aayitom | Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become! |
| Wanted-ah vandhu inga maattikittom | We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped! |
| Eppadi irundha naanga ippadi aayitom | Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become! |
| Wanted-ah vandhu inga maattikittom | We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped! |
| Chorus | |
| Aei iduppu pudichikichu | Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp! |
| Kazhuthu suzhukikichu | My neck got severely sprained! |
| Koluthum veyilu | This blazing, scorching heat of the sun, |
| Kanna kattuthae saamy | Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord! |
| Iduppu pudichikichu | My lower back caught a painful cramp! |
| Kazhuthu suzhukikichu | My neck got severely sprained! |
| Kuninji nimiravae mudiyala saamy | I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord! |
| Chorus | |
| Kanna kattuthae saamy… | It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord... |
| Ada mudiyala saamy… | Oh, I can't take this anymore, Lord... |
| Kanna kattuthae saamy… | It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord... |
எப்புடி இருந்த நாங்க இப்புடி ஆயிட்டோம்
வான்டடா வந்து இங்க மாட்டிகிட்டோம்
எப்புடி இருந்த நாங்க இப்புடி ஆயிட்டோம்
வான்டடா வந்து இங்க மாட்டிகிட்டோம்
Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become!
We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped!
Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become!
We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped!
ஏய் இடுப்பு புடிச்சிகிச்சு
கழுத்து சுழுக்கிகிச்சு
கொளுத்தும் வெயிலு
கண்ண கட்டுதே சாமி
இடுப்பு புடிச்சிகிச்சு
கழுத்து சுழுக்கிகிச்சு
குனிஞ்சி நிமிரவே முடியல சாமி
Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp!
My neck got severely sprained!
This blazing, scorching heat of the sun,
Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord!
My lower back caught a painful cramp!
My neck got severely sprained!
I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord!
எப்புடி இருந்த நாங்க இப்புடி ஆயிட்டோம்
வான்டடா வந்து இங்க மாட்டிகிட்டோம்
Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become!
We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped!
ஹேய் காண்டு ஏறுதே
குழு :
ஹோய் ஹோய் ஹோய்
கை காலு நோவுதே
குழு :
ஹோய் ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஹேய் தொப்பை இடிக்குதே
குழு :
ஹோய் ஹோய் ஹோய்
அட ஆத்தாடி கெத்தெல்லாம்
நேத்தோட போச்சே
Hey, my frustration and anger are rising up!
Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi
Male: My hands and legs are aching badly!
Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi
Male: Hey, my belly is hurting!
Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi
Male: Oh dear mother, all our grand swagger,
V vanished just yesterday!
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
{காலுல கூட விழுறோம்
கொஞ்சம் கருணை காட்டு சுல்தான்
உன் காதலுக்காக தினமும்
அட கண்ணீர் வுடுறோம் சுல்தான்} (2)
Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp!
My neck got severely sprained!
This blazing, scorching heat of the sun,
Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord!
My lower back caught a painful cramp!
My neck got severely sprained!
I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord!
ஏய் இடுப்பு புடிச்சிகிச்சு
கழுத்து சுழுக்கிகிச்சு
கொளுத்தும் வெயிலு
கண்ண கட்டுதே சாமி
இடுப்பு புடிச்சிகிச்சு
கழுத்து சுழுக்கிகிச்சு
குனிஞ்சி நிமிரவே முடியல சாமி
It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord...
Oh, I can't take this anymore, Lord...
It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord...
கண்ண கட்டுதே சாமி...
அட முடியல சாமி...
கண்ண கட்டுதே சாமி...
......................................................
Hey Rukkumani!
Chorus: Hey!
Male: Hey Rukkumani!
Chorus: Hey!
Male: Hey Rukkumani,
My darling precious jewel,
Will you fall into my trap/heart a little bit?
Chorus: Just step down and come here, girl!
ஏய் ருக்குமணி
குழு :
ஹேய்
ஏய் ருக்குமணி
குழு :
ஹேய்
ஏய் ருக்குமணி
என் கண்ணுமணி
கொஞ்சம் சிக்குமா நீ
குழு :
சும்மா எறங்கி வா மா
Oh my goodness... oh dear mother...
My dear queen...
Chorus: Come to be the auspicious light of our home, girl!
எம்மாடி... ஆத்தாடி...
என் ராசாத்தி...
குழு :
வூட்டு விளக்கேத்த வா மா
Gentle and soft...
Chorus: If you just smile, that is enough!
Quickly...
Chorus: All our pain will instantly disappear!
Crisp and clear...
Chorus: If you just wink at us, that is enough!
Once again...
Chorus: We will happily head back to our town!
ஒருக்கா...
குழு :
நீ சிரிச்சா போதும்
சுருக்கா..
குழு :
எங்க வலியே போகும்
நறுக்கா..
குழு :
கண் அடிச்சா போதும்
அட மறுக்கா..
குழு :
நாங்க ஊருக்கு போவோம்
Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp!
My neck got severely sprained!
This blazing, scorching heat of the sun,
Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord!
My lower back caught a painful cramp!
My neck got severely sprained!
I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord!
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
லவ்வ கொஞ்சம்
லவ்வ கொஞ்சம் ஒத்துக்கோ
சரியான கெட்டிக்கார புள்ள இது
கொத்திக்கோ
முட்டிக்காத முட்டிக்காத கட்டிக்கோ
அவரோட லட்டு போல
ரெண்டு புள்ள பெத்துக்கோ
Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become!
We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped!
Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become!
We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped!
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
காலுல கூட விழுறோம்
கொஞ்சம் கருணை காட்டு சுல்தான்
உன் காதலுக்காக தினமும்
அட கண்ணீர் விடுறோம் சுல்தான்
உன் காலுல கூட விழுறோம்
கொஞ்சம் கருணை காட்டு சுல்தான்
உன் காதலுக்காக தினமும்
அட கண்ணீர் விடுறோம் சுல்தான்
Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp!
My neck got severely sprained!
This blazing, scorching heat of the sun,
Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord!
My lower back caught a painful cramp!
My neck got severely sprained!
I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord!
ஏய் இடுப்பு புடிச்சிகிச்சு
கழுத்து சுழுக்கிகிச்சு
கொளுத்தும் வெயிலு
கண்ண கட்டுதே சாமி
இடுப்பு புடிச்சிகிச்சு
கழுத்து சுழுக்கிகிச்சு
குனிஞ்சி நிமிரவே முடியல சாமி
It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord...
Oh, I can't take this anymore, Lord...
It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord...
எப்புடி இருந்த நாங்க இப்புடி ஆயிட்டோம்
வான்டடா வந்து இங்க மாட்டிகிட்டோம்
எப்புடி இருந்த நாங்க இப்புடி ஆயிட்டோம்
வான்டடா வந்து இங்க மாட்டிகிட்டோம்
ஏய் இடுப்பு புடிச்சிகிச்சு
கழுத்து சுழுக்கிகிச்சு
கொளுத்தும் வெயிலு
கண்ண கட்டுதே சாமி
இடுப்பு புடிச்சிகிச்சு
கழுத்து சுழுக்கிகிச்சு
குனிஞ்சி நிமிரவே முடியல சாமி
கண்ண கட்டுதே சாமி...
அட முடியல சாமி...
கண்ண கட்டுதே சாமி...
Eppadi irundha naanga ippadi aayitom
Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become!
Wanted-ah vandhu inga maattikittom
We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped!
Eppadi irundha naanga ippadi aayitom
Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become!
Wanted-ah vandhu inga maattikittom
We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped!
Aei iduppu pudichikichu
Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp!
Kazhuthu suzhukikichu
My neck got severely sprained!
Koluthum veyilu
This blazing, scorching heat of the sun,
Kanna kattuthae saamy
Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord!
Iduppu pudichikichu
My lower back caught a painful cramp!
Kazhuthu suzhukikichu
My neck got severely sprained!
Kuninji nimiravae mudiyala saamy
I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord!
Eppadi irundha naanga ippadi aayitom
Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become!
Wanted-ah vandhu inga maattikittom
We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped!
Hey gaandu yeruthae
Hey, my frustration and anger are rising up!
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi
Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi
Male :Kai kaalu novuthae
Male: My hands and legs are aching badly!
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi
Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi
Male :Hey thoppai idikkuthae
Male: Hey, my belly is hurting!
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi
Chorus: Hoi hoi hoi
Male :Ada aathadi gethellaam
Male: Oh dear mother, all our grand swagger,
Nethoda pochae
V vanished just yesterday!
Aei iduppu pudichikichu
Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp!
Kazhuthu suzhukikichu
My neck got severely sprained!
Koluthum veyilu
This blazing, scorching heat of the sun,
Kanna kattuthae saamy
Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord!
Iduppu pudichikichu
My lower back caught a painful cramp!
Kazhuthu suzhukikichu
My neck got severely sprained!
Kuninji nimiravae mudiyala saamy
I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord!
Kanna kattuthae saamy…
It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord...
Ada mudiyala saamy…
Oh, I can't take this anymore, Lord...
Kanna kattuthae saamy…
It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord...
………………………..
Aei rukkumani
Hey Rukkumani!
Chorus :Hey
Chorus: Hey!
Male :Aei rukkumani
Male: Hey Rukkumani!
Chorus :Hey
Chorus: Hey!
Male :Aei rukkumani
Male: Hey Rukkumani,
En kannumani
My darling precious jewel,
Konjam sikkuma nee
Will you fall into my trap/heart a little bit?
Chorus :Summa erangi vaa ma
Chorus: Just step down and come here, girl!
Emmaadi…aathadi…
Oh my goodness... oh dear mother...
En raasathi…
My dear queen...
Chorus :Voottu vizhaketha vaa ma
Chorus: Come to be the auspicious light of our home, girl!
Orukka…
Gentle and soft...
Chorus :Nee siricha podhum
Chorus: If you just smile, that is enough!
Male :Surukka…
Quickly...
Chorus :Enga valiyae pogum
Chorus: All our pain will instantly disappear!
Male :Narukka…
Crisp and clear...
Chorus :Kann adicha podhum
Chorus: If you just wink at us, that is enough!
Male :Ada marukka…
Once again...
Chorus :Naanga oorukku povom
Chorus: We will happily head back to our town!
Aei iduppu pudichikichu
Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp!
Kazhuthu suzhukikichu
My neck got severely sprained!
Koluthum veyilu
This blazing, scorching heat of the sun,
Kanna kattuthae saamy
Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord!
Iduppu pudichikichu
My lower back caught a painful cramp!
Kazhuthu suzhukikichu
My neck got severely sprained!
Kuninji nimiravae mudiyala saamy
I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord!
Eppadi irundha naanga ippadi aayitom
Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become!
Wanted-ah vandhu inga maattikittom
We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped!
Eppadi irundha naanga ippadi aayitom
Look how grand we used to be, and look what we have become!
Wanted-ah vandhu inga maattikittom
We voluntarily came here and got ourselves trapped!
Aei iduppu pudichikichu
Hey, my lower back caught a painful cramp!
Kazhuthu suzhukikichu
My neck got severely sprained!
Koluthum veyilu
This blazing, scorching heat of the sun,
Kanna kattuthae saamy
Is making my eyes dizzy, oh Lord!
Iduppu pudichikichu
My lower back caught a painful cramp!
Kazhuthu suzhukikichu
My neck got severely sprained!
Kuninji nimiravae mudiyala saamy
I can't even bend down or stand up straight, oh Lord!
Kanna kattuthae saamy…
It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord...
Ada mudiyala saamy…
Oh, I can't take this anymore, Lord...
Kanna kattuthae saamy…
It makes my eyes dizzy, oh Lord...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Eppadi Irundha Naanga from the movie Sulthan is a comedic, high-energy folk track depicting a crew of hardened urban rowdies who find themselves out of their element in a rural farming setup. Unused to manual labor and harsh outdoor conditions, they humorously complain about physical ailments like back cramps, neck sprains, and intense heat, mourning the loss of their swagger.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Aei iduppu pudichikichu / Kazhuthu suzhukikichu”
The words 'pudichikichu' and 'suzhukikichu' end with the identical rhythmic sound '-ichu', heightening the comedic effect of their bodily pain.
Muran (Antithesis)
“Eppadi irundha naanga ippadi aayitom”
Contrasts their glorious past ('Eppadi irundha') with their current pitiable condition ('ippadi aayitom').
Monai (Initial Assonance / Rhyme)
“Orukka... / Surukka... / Narukka... / Marukka...”
Short, snappy call-and-response words sharing similar internal rhythm and end sounds that maintain the song's upbeat pulse.
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Trivia
The song is composed by the duo Vivek-Mervin and sung by energetic folk singer Anthony Daasan along with Mahalingam and Vivek Siva. It captures the humorous plight of city-bred henchmen attempting tough agricultural field work in the film Sulthan.
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