Ettu Thisaigalum
From Kundakka Mandakka · 2005
- Lyricist
- Snehan
- Music director
- Bharathwaj
- Details
- Kundakka Mandakka2005
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Oh jaaye | Oh let it go |
| Oh jaaye | Oh let it go |
| Oh jaaye..oh | Oh let it go.. oh |
| Mathra ko | Taking a pill |
| Ek daal ke | Mixing/adding one |
| Oh jaaye..oh | Oh let it go.. oh |
| Chorus | |
| Oh jaaye | Oh let it go |
| Oh jaaye | Oh let it go |
| Oh jaaye..oh | Oh let it go.. oh |
| Male | |
| Ettu thisaigalum suththavae | To spin around all eight directions |
| Naanga ettu manikkuthaan muzhikkirom | We wake up only at eight o'clock |
| Ettu paththukku kulikkirom | We take a bath by eight-ten |
| Ethaiyo muzhungurom | We gulp down whatever is available |
| Male | |
| Oththa notta thaan eduthukittu | Taking just a single currency note |
| Onbathu manikku kelamburOom | We head out at nine o'clock |
| Paththu mani vara busstop-il | At the bus stop until ten o'clock |
| Kadala podurom | We flirt and chat girls up |
| Male | |
| Ithu ooru meyum paruvama | Is this the age to wander around town? |
| Naam ulagai sutri varuvoma | Shall we travel around the world? |
| Ada ilamai pona thirumbuma | Hey, will youth ever return once gone? |
| Adha selavu sei itha nyayama | Spend it, isn't this fair and right? |
| Male | |
| Puthu puthu uravugal | Brand new relationships |
| Puthu puthu kanavugal | Brand new dreams |
| Dhinam dhinam valaruthae | Are growing day by day |
| Azhagaaga | So beautifully |
| Male | |
| Hey ettu thisaigalum suththavae | Hey, to spin around all eight directions |
| Naanga ettu manikkuthaan muzhikkirom | We wake up only at eight o'clock |
| Ettu paththukku kulikkirom | We take a bath by eight-ten |
| Ethaiyo muzhungurom | We gulp down whatever is available |
| Male | |
| Shopping center-il | In the shopping center |
| Thinanthorum | Every day |
| Fashion show paakkurom | We watch the fashion show |
| Happy aaga irukkaiyilae | When we are happy |
| Beerula konjam nanaiyirom | We get a little soaked in beer |
| Male | |
| Hey.. shopping center-il | Hey.. in the shopping center |
| Thinanthorum | Every day |
| Fashion show paakkurom | We watch the fashion show |
| Happy aaga irukkaiyilae | When we are happy |
| Beerula konjam nanaiyirom | We get a little soaked in beer |
| Male | |
| Solovaaga figure kedacha | If we find a girl alone |
| Discovukku pogurom | We head straight to the disco |
| Seriyo thavaro tholgal urasa | Right or wrong, brushing shoulders |
| Aanum pennumthaan nadakkurom | Men and women walk and dance together |
| Paada puththagam illaamal | Without any text books |
| Nooru paadam padikkirom | We learn a hundred life lessons |
| Kattupaadae illaamal | Without any strict rules |
| Kaattril yeri nadakkurom | We walk riding high on the wind |
| Male | |
| Hey ettu thisaigalum suththavae | Hey, to spin around all eight directions |
| Naanga ettu manikkuthaan muzhikkirom | We wake up only at eight o'clock |
| Ettu paththukku kulikkirom | We take a bath by eight-ten |
| Ethaiyo muzhungurom | We gulp down whatever is available |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………………. | |
| Chorus | |
| Oh jaaye | Oh let it go |
| Oh jaaye oh jaaye …oh | Oh let it go, oh let it go... oh |
| Male | |
| Internet-il ethai ethaiyo | On the Internet, watching all kinds of things |
| Paathu paathuthaan rasikkirom | We watch and enjoy them |
| Email-il ponnungala | Girls on email |
| Thedi thedi madakkurom | We search and charm them |
| Male | |
| Internet-il ethai ethaiyo | On the Internet, watching all kinds of things |
| Paathu paathuthaan rasikkirom | We watch and enjoy them |
| Email-il ponnungala | Girls on email |
| Thedi thedi madakkurom | We search and charm them |
| Male | |
| Kirukku pudikkum azhaga paatha | If we spot a crazy beauty |
| Camera phone-il pudikkirom | We capture her on a camera phone |
| Mudinja varaikkum cell phone moolam | As much as possible through cell phones |
| Kudumbam kooda nadathurom | We even simulate running a family |
| Paththu manikku mel | After ten o'clock at night |
| Fashion tv-ya thavaraama paakkurom | We without fail watch Fashion TV |
| Pannirandu manikku a-joke anuppi | At twelve o'clock sending adult jokes |
| Sms-il nadakkurom | We carry on through SMS |
| Male | |
| Ettu thisaigalum suththavae | To spin around all eight directions |
| Naanga ettu manikkuthaan muzhikkirom | We wake up only at eight o'clock |
| Ettu paththukku kulikkirom | We take a bath by eight-ten |
| Ethaiyo muzhungurom | We gulp down whatever is available |
| Male | |
| Oththa notta thaan eduthukittu | Taking just a single currency note |
| Onbathu manikku kelamburOom | We head out at nine o'clock |
| Paththu mani vara busstop-il | At the bus stop until ten o'clock |
| Kadala podurom | We flirt and chat girls up |
| Male | |
| Ithu ooru meyum paruvama | Is this the age to wander around town? |
| Naam ulagai sutri varuvoma | Shall we travel around the world? |
| Ada ilamai pona thirumbuma | Hey, will youth ever return once gone? |
| Adha selavu sei itha nyayama | Spend it, isn't this fair and right? |
| Male | |
| Puthu puthu uravugal | Brand new relationships |
| Puthu puthu kanavugal | Brand new dreams |
| Dhinam dhinam valaruthae | Are growing day by day |
| Azhagaaga | So beautifully |
| Chorus | |
| Na na nana nana…na na naa | Na na nana nana…na na naa |
| Na na nana nana…na na naa | Na na nana nana…na na naa |
| Na na nana nana…na na naa | Na na nana nana…na na naa |
| Naanananaanana……………….. | Naanananaanana……………….. |
ஓ ஜாயே
ஓ ஜாயே
ஓ ஜாயே...ஓ
மாத்ரா கோ
ஏக் டால் கே
ஓ ஜாயே....ஓ
Oh let it go
Oh let it go
Oh let it go.. oh
Taking a pill
Mixing/adding one
Oh let it go.. oh
ஓ ஜாயே
ஓ ஜாயே
ஓ ஜாயே...ஓ
Oh let it go
Oh let it go
Oh let it go.. oh
எட்டு திசைகளும் சுத்தவே
நாங்க எட்டு மணிக்குத்தான் முழிக்கிறோம்
எட்டு பத்துக்கு குளிக்கிறோம்
எதையோ முழுங்குறோம்
To spin around all eight directions
We wake up only at eight o'clock
We take a bath by eight-ten
We gulp down whatever is available
ஒத்த நோட்டத்தான் எடுத்துகிட்டு
ஒன்பது மணிக்கு கெளம்புறோம்
பத்து மணி வர பஸ் ஸ்டாப்பில்
கடலை போடுறோம்
Taking just a single currency note
We head out at nine o'clock
At the bus stop until ten o'clock
We flirt and chat girls up
இது ஊரு மேயும் பருவமா
நாம் உலகை சுற்றி வருவோமா
அட இளமை போனா திரும்புமா
அத செலவு செய் இத நியாயமா
Is this the age to wander around town?
Shall we travel around the world?
Hey, will youth ever return once gone?
Spend it, isn't this fair and right?
புது புது உறவுகள்
புது புது கனவுகள்
தினம் தினம் வளருதே
அழகாக
Brand new relationships
Brand new dreams
Are growing day by day
So beautifully
ஹேய் எட்டு திசைகளும் சுத்தவே
நாங்க எட்டு மணிக்குத்தான் முழிக்கிறோம்
எட்டு பத்துக்கு குளிக்கிறோம்
எதையோ முழுங்குறோம்
Hey, to spin around all eight directions
We wake up only at eight o'clock
We take a bath by eight-ten
We gulp down whatever is available
ஷாப்பிங் சென்டரில்
தினந்தோறும்
பேஷன் ஷோ பாக்குறோம்
ஹேப்பி ஆக இருக்கையிலே
பீருல கொஞ்சம் நனையுறோம்
In the shopping center
Every day
We watch the fashion show
When we are happy
We get a little soaked in beer
ஹேய்....ஷாப்பிங் சென்டரில்
தினந்தோறும்
பேஷன் ஷோ பாக்குறோம்
ஹேப்பி ஆக இருக்கையிலே
பீருல கொஞ்சம் நனையுறோம்
Hey.. in the shopping center
Every day
We watch the fashion show
When we are happy
We get a little soaked in beer
சோலோவாக பிகரு கிடச்சா
டிஸ்கோவுக்கு போகுறோம்
சரியோ தவறோ தோள்கள் உரச
ஆணும் பெண்ணும்தான் நடக்குறோம்
பாட புத்தகம் இல்லாமல்
நூறு பாடம் படிக்குறோம்
கட்டுபாடே இல்லாமல்
காற்றில் ஏறி நடக்கிறோம்
If we find a girl alone
We head straight to the disco
Right or wrong, brushing shoulders
Men and women walk and dance together
Without any text books
We learn a hundred life lessons
Without any strict rules
We walk riding high on the wind
ஹேய் எட்டு திசைகளும் சுத்தவே
நாங்க எட்டு மணிக்குத்தான் முழிக்கிறோம்
எட்டு பத்துக்கு குளிக்கிறோம்
எதை எதையோ முழுங்குறோம்
Hey, to spin around all eight directions
We wake up only at eight o'clock
We take a bath by eight-ten
We gulp down whatever is available
............................
ஓ ஜாயே
ஓ ஜாயே
ஓ ஜாயே...ஓ
Oh let it go
Oh let it go, oh let it go... oh
இன்டர்நெட்டில் எதை எதையோ
பாத்து பாத்துதான் ரசிக்கிறோம்
இமெயிலில் பொண்ணுகள
தேடி தேடி மடக்குறோம்
On the Internet, watching all kinds of things
We watch and enjoy them
Girls on email
We search and charm them
ஆ....இன்டர்நெட்டில் எதை எதையோ
பாத்து பாத்துதான் ரசிக்கிறோம்
இமெயிலில் பொண்ணுகள
தேடி தேடி மடக்குறோம்
On the Internet, watching all kinds of things
We watch and enjoy them
Girls on email
We search and charm them
கிறுக்கு பிடிக்கும் அழக பாத்தா
கேமரா போனில் புடிக்கிறோம்
முடிஞ்ச வரைக்கும் செல்போன் மூலம்
குடும்பம்கூட நடத்துறோம்
பத்து மணிக்குமேல்
பேஷன் டிவியை தவறாம பாக்குறோம்
பன்னிரெண்டு மணிக்கு எ ஜோக் அனுப்பி
எஸ்எம் எஸில் நடக்குறோம்
If we spot a crazy beauty
We capture her on a camera phone
As much as possible through cell phones
We even simulate running a family
After ten o'clock at night
We without fail watch Fashion TV
At twelve o'clock sending adult jokes
We carry on through SMS
ஹேய் எட்டு திசைகளும் சுத்தவே
நாங்க எட்டு மணிக்குத்தான் முழிக்கிறோம்
எட்டு பத்துக்கு குளிக்கிறோம்
எதையோ முழுங்குறோம்
To spin around all eight directions
We wake up only at eight o'clock
We take a bath by eight-ten
We gulp down whatever is available
ஒத்த நோட்டத்தான் எடுத்துகிட்டு
ஒன்பது மணிக்கு கெளம்புறோம்
பத்து மணி வர பஸ் ஸ்டாப்பில்
கடலை போடுறோம்
Taking just a single currency note
We head out at nine o'clock
At the bus stop until ten o'clock
We flirt and chat girls up
இது ஊரு மேயும் பருவமா
நாம் உலகை சுற்றி வருவோமா
அட இளமை போனா திரும்புமா
அத செலவு செய் இத நியாயமா
Is this the age to wander around town?
Shall we travel around the world?
Hey, will youth ever return once gone?
Spend it, isn't this fair and right?
புது புது உறவுகள்
புது புது கனவுகள்
தினம் தினம் வளருதே
அழகாக
Brand new relationships
Brand new dreams
Are growing day by day
So beautifully
..............................
Na na nana nana…na na naa
Na na nana nana…na na naa
Na na nana nana…na na naa
Naanananaanana………………..
Oh jaaye
Oh let it go
Oh jaaye
Oh let it go
Oh jaaye..oh
Oh let it go.. oh
Mathra ko
Taking a pill
Ek daal ke
Mixing/adding one
Oh jaaye..oh
Oh let it go.. oh
Oh jaaye
Oh let it go
Oh jaaye
Oh let it go
Oh jaaye..oh
Oh let it go.. oh
Ettu thisaigalum suththavae
To spin around all eight directions
Naanga ettu manikkuthaan muzhikkirom
We wake up only at eight o'clock
Ettu paththukku kulikkirom
We take a bath by eight-ten
Ethaiyo muzhungurom
We gulp down whatever is available
Oththa notta thaan eduthukittu
Taking just a single currency note
Onbathu manikku kelamburOom
We head out at nine o'clock
Paththu mani vara busstop-il
At the bus stop until ten o'clock
Kadala podurom
We flirt and chat girls up
Ithu ooru meyum paruvama
Is this the age to wander around town?
Naam ulagai sutri varuvoma
Shall we travel around the world?
Ada ilamai pona thirumbuma
Hey, will youth ever return once gone?
Adha selavu sei itha nyayama
Spend it, isn't this fair and right?
Puthu puthu uravugal
Brand new relationships
Puthu puthu kanavugal
Brand new dreams
Dhinam dhinam valaruthae
Are growing day by day
Azhagaaga
So beautifully
Hey ettu thisaigalum suththavae
Hey, to spin around all eight directions
Naanga ettu manikkuthaan muzhikkirom
We wake up only at eight o'clock
Ettu paththukku kulikkirom
We take a bath by eight-ten
Ethaiyo muzhungurom
We gulp down whatever is available
Shopping center-il
In the shopping center
Thinanthorum
Every day
Fashion show paakkurom
We watch the fashion show
Happy aaga irukkaiyilae
When we are happy
Beerula konjam nanaiyirom
We get a little soaked in beer
Hey.. shopping center-il
Hey.. in the shopping center
Thinanthorum
Every day
Fashion show paakkurom
We watch the fashion show
Happy aaga irukkaiyilae
When we are happy
Beerula konjam nanaiyirom
We get a little soaked in beer
Solovaaga figure kedacha
If we find a girl alone
Discovukku pogurom
We head straight to the disco
Seriyo thavaro tholgal urasa
Right or wrong, brushing shoulders
Aanum pennumthaan nadakkurom
Men and women walk and dance together
Paada puththagam illaamal
Without any text books
Nooru paadam padikkirom
We learn a hundred life lessons
Kattupaadae illaamal
Without any strict rules
Kaattril yeri nadakkurom
We walk riding high on the wind
Hey ettu thisaigalum suththavae
Hey, to spin around all eight directions
Naanga ettu manikkuthaan muzhikkirom
We wake up only at eight o'clock
Ettu paththukku kulikkirom
We take a bath by eight-ten
Ethaiyo muzhungurom
We gulp down whatever is available
……………………………….
Oh jaaye
Oh let it go
Oh jaaye oh jaaye …oh
Oh let it go, oh let it go... oh
Internet-il ethai ethaiyo
On the Internet, watching all kinds of things
Paathu paathuthaan rasikkirom
We watch and enjoy them
Email-il ponnungala
Girls on email
Thedi thedi madakkurom
We search and charm them
Internet-il ethai ethaiyo
On the Internet, watching all kinds of things
Paathu paathuthaan rasikkirom
We watch and enjoy them
Email-il ponnungala
Girls on email
Thedi thedi madakkurom
We search and charm them
Kirukku pudikkum azhaga paatha
If we spot a crazy beauty
Camera phone-il pudikkirom
We capture her on a camera phone
Mudinja varaikkum cell phone moolam
As much as possible through cell phones
Kudumbam kooda nadathurom
We even simulate running a family
Paththu manikku mel
After ten o'clock at night
Fashion tv-ya thavaraama paakkurom
We without fail watch Fashion TV
Pannirandu manikku a-joke anuppi
At twelve o'clock sending adult jokes
Sms-il nadakkurom
We carry on through SMS
Ettu thisaigalum suththavae
To spin around all eight directions
Naanga ettu manikkuthaan muzhikkirom
We wake up only at eight o'clock
Ettu paththukku kulikkirom
We take a bath by eight-ten
Ethaiyo muzhungurom
We gulp down whatever is available
Oththa notta thaan eduthukittu
Taking just a single currency note
Onbathu manikku kelamburOom
We head out at nine o'clock
Paththu mani vara busstop-il
At the bus stop until ten o'clock
Kadala podurom
We flirt and chat girls up
Ithu ooru meyum paruvama
Is this the age to wander around town?
Naam ulagai sutri varuvoma
Shall we travel around the world?
Ada ilamai pona thirumbuma
Hey, will youth ever return once gone?
Adha selavu sei itha nyayama
Spend it, isn't this fair and right?
Puthu puthu uravugal
Brand new relationships
Puthu puthu kanavugal
Brand new dreams
Dhinam dhinam valaruthae
Are growing day by day
Azhagaaga
So beautifully
Na na nana nana…na na naa
Na na nana nana…na na naa
Na na nana nana…na na naa
Na na nana nana…na na naa
Na na nana nana…na na naa
Na na nana nana…na na naa
Naanananaanana………………..
Naanananaanana………………..
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic track captures the youthful, carefree lifestyle of urban Tamil youth during the mid-2000s, coinciding with the rise of modern technology like internet cafes, camera phones, and SMS texting. The song outlines a typical day of young adults living on a budget—waking up late, rushing through morning routines, hanging out at bus stops, flirting, visiting malls, and enjoying music, beer, and night life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Slang / Colloquialism
“Kadala podurom”
'Kadala podurom' (literally 'shelling peanuts') is a popular Tamil slang term that refers to casual flirting or chitchatting between young men and women.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ettu paththukku kulikkirom / Ethaiyo muzhungurom”
The second letter 't' (ட்) in 'Ettu' rhymes with 'th' (த்) in 'Ethaiyo', maintaining a rhythmic flow across lines.
Metaphor
“Kaattril yeri nadakkurom”
'Walking on the wind' is used as a metaphor to describe feeling completely free, unburdened by social restrictions or societal pressures.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Puthu puthu uravugal / Puthu puthu kanavugal”
The repetition of 'Puthu puthu' (brand new) at the start of consecutive phrases highlights the continuous arrival of novel experiences during youth.
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Trivia
The comedy-drama film 'Kundakka Mandakka' (2005) stars Parthiban and Vadivelu. The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Reihana, who is the sister of Academy Award-winning composer A. R. Rahman. The song vividly encapsulates the early-2000s technological transition in India, specifically mentioning SMS, camera phones, and email culture.
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