- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singer
- Sharanya Gopinath
- Music director
- Natarajan Sankaran
- Movie name
- Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 26 Oct 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku' is a lighthearted, playful commercial track that celebrates a clever conman protagonist blessed with extraordinary luck. In Tamil culture, having a 'matcham' (mole) on certain parts of the body is believed to bring inherent good fortune, while '420' refers to Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code, colloquially meaning a trickster or scammer. The song highlights how the hero manages to thrive and turn every hardship into success through a mix of sheer luck and cunning charm. The lyrics use vivid visual exaggerations—such as throwing him into the ocean only for him to return with a fish in his mouth, or asking if he wakes up seeing a fox's face (a traditional symbol of supreme luck). Overall, it presents a catchy, tongue-in-cheek ode to an unstoppable rogue who always finds a way to win.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Evanukku engeyo”
Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'E' in 'Evanukku' and 'engeyo' creates rhythmic flow.
Cultural Idiom & Metaphor
“Vanga kadal naduvilae... Vaayil meenai kavvi varuvaan”
An exaggerated metaphorical phrase signifying ultimate resourcefulness—even if thrown into deep waters, he turns it into a profitable catch.
Cultural Allusion
“Muzhipathu nari mugamaa”
Refers to the traditional Tamil superstition/belief that waking up and looking at a fox's face guarantees good fortune for the day.
Refrain
“Evanukku engeyo matcham irukku”
The core title line is repeated throughout the song to continually reinforce the overarching theme of pre-destined luck.
Did you know?
Trivia
The song is the title track from the 2018 Tamil adult comedy film 'Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku', starring Vimal and Ashna Zaveri. The music for the film was composed by N. S. Rajesh, with lyrics penned by veteran lyricist Viveka. The title itself is a famous Tamil proverb ('Evanukku engeyo matcham irukkadhu, avanukku engeyo puzhappu irukkum') meaning everyone has a pre-destined lucky spot where they will succeed. The term '420' used in the chorus is popular Indian slang for a thief or con artist, derived from Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code.
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