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Lyrics & meaning

Eppo Nee

From Kaalai · 2008

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Madhushree
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Movie name
Kaalai
Movie release year
2008
Lyrics added on
9 Oct 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Eppo nee enna paapa
Eppo en pecha keppa
Eppo naan pesa ketta paiyaa
Eppo da kovam koraiyum
Eppo da paasam theriyum
Eppo naan pesa ketta paiyaa
Eppo nee enna paapa
Eppo en pecha keppa
Eppo naan pesa ketta paiyaa
Eppo da kovam koraiyum
Eppo da paasam theriyum
Eppo naan pesa ketta paiyaa
Nizhalaaga unthan pinnal
Nadamaaduren
Nijamaaga unthan munnaal
Thadumaaruren
Oru chella naaiya unthan munnae
Vaal aaturen
Un seyalai elaam dhooram nindru
Paaratturen
Ennai oru murai neeyum
Thirumbi paarpaaiyaa…..
{Ohooo ohoooo
Ohooo ohoooo
Ohooo ohoooo
Ohooo ohoooo ohoooo…} (2)
Kannai kattikondu unpinaal
Kaalam muzhuvathum varuvenae
Unthan paadhaiyil bayamillai
Nee vaa
Malayai sumakira balam unakku
Malarai rasikira manam unakku
Inimel eppothum nee enakku
Nee vaa
Un thunai thaedi
Naan vanthen
Thurathathae da
Un kobam kuda nyaayam endru
Rasithenae da
Nee theeyai iru
Ennai thiriyaai thodu
Naan oli petrae vaazhvenae da
Adai ennai thavira elaa peyarum
Aanai aanaalum
Naan unakku mattum sontham enbaen
Enna aanaalum
Nee illai endra sollae venam daa
Erimalai kangal rendu
Panimalai ithayam ondru
Unnidam kanden ketta paiyaa
Boomiyil ambalai endru
Unnai than solven indru
Ver enna solla ketta paiyaa
Unnalae atcham indri
Naan vaazhuren
Un kitta atcha pattu yen saaguren
Intha boomi pandhai thaandi poga
Mudiyathu da
Un arugil nindraal maranam kuda
Nerungaathu da
En nilavaram unaku puriya vilayaa
{Ohooo ohoooo
Ohooo ohoooo
Ohooo ohoooo
Ohooo ohoooo ohoooo…} (2)
When will you look at me?
When will you listen to me?
When can I speak to you, you bad boy?
When will your anger cool down?
When will your love show?
When can I speak to you, you bad boy?
When will you look at me?
When will you listen to me?
When can I speak to you, you bad boy?
When will your anger cool down?
When will your love show?
When can I speak to you, you bad boy?
Like a shadow behind you,
I follow your steps.
In truth, right in front of you,
I stumble and lose my nerve.
Like a pet puppy before you,
I wag my tail.
Standing at a distance,
I admire everything you do.
Will you just once
turn around and look at me?
{Oho ohooo
Oho ohooo
Oho ohooo
Oho ohooo ohooo} (2)
Even blindfolded, behind you,
I would walk with you all my life.
There is no fear on your path,
come on.
You have the strength to lift a mountain,
and a heart that appreciates a flower.
From now on, you are mine forever,
come to me...
Seeking your companionship,
I have come to you;
do not chase me away.
Believing even your anger was justified,
I loved every bit of it.
You be the flame,
touch me like a lamp's wick,
and I will glow with life!
Even if every other person
were to become a man,
I will say I belong only to you,
no matter what happens.
Don't ever say you aren't mine.
Two eyes of a volcano,
a heart of falling snow—
I found them both in you, you bad boy.
If there is a true man on this earth,
today I would name only you.
What else is there to say, bad boy?
Because of your protection, without any fear,
I live my life,
so why do I tremble and die of nerves before you?
Beyond this circle of earth,
I cannot go.
If I stand beside you, even death
cannot come near me.
Don't you understand what I'm going through?
{Oho ohooo
Oho ohooo
Oho ohooo
Oho ohooo ohooo} (2)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

In 'Eppo Nee Enna Paapa' (also popular as 'Ketta Paiyaa') from the film Kaalai (2008), the female protagonist expresses her deep, playful, and intense devotion toward her tough, hot-tempered lover. She addresses him affectionately as a 'ketta paiyaa' (bad boy) and yearns for his attention, asking when his fiery anger will melt into warmth and love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Muran (Contrast / Anthesis)

“Erimalai kangal rendu / Panimalai ithayam ondru”

Contrasts 'Erimalai' (volcano/fire) with 'Panimalai' (snow mountain/coolness) to illustrate the hero's tough exterior yet soft heart.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“Nee theeyai iru / Ennai thiriyaai thodu”

Compares the hero to fire and the heroine to a wick that lights up upon contact.

Monai (First Letter Assonance)

“Malayai sumakira balam unakku / Malarai rasikira manam unakku”

Repetition of the initial letter 'Ma' across consecutive lines creating poetic rhythm.

Simile

“Oru chella naaiya unthan munnae / Vaal aaturen”

Compares her playful loyalty directly to a pet dog wagging its tail.

Did you know?

Trivia

The film Kaalai (2008) stars Silambarasan (Simbu) and Vedhika. The soundtrack was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with veteran lyricist Vaali writing the song. The playful track became immensely popular among youth for its catchy catchphrase 'Ketta Paiyaa'.

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