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Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Title

From Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku · 2018

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Sharanya Gopinath
Music director
Natarajan Sankaran
Details
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
Evanukku engeyoSomeone, somewhere
Matcham irukkuHas a lucky mole
Evanukku engeyo oooSomeone, somewhere, oh
Matcham irukkuHas a lucky mole
Evanukku engeyo hooSomeone, somewhere, oh
Matcham…Lucky mole...
HahahhahahahahahaaaHahahhahahahahahaaa
Chorus
420…420…420…Trickster... Trickster... Trickster...
Female
Evanukku engeyo ooSomeone, somewhere, oh
Matcham irukkuHas a lucky mole
Evanukku engeyo oooSomeone, somewhere, oh
Matcham irukkuHas a lucky mole
Evanukku engeyo ooo oooSomeone, somewhere, oh oh
Chorus
420…Trickster...
Female :Matcham irukkuFemale: Has a lucky mole
Chorus :420…Chorus: Trickster...
Chorus
420…..Trickster...
Female
Vanga kadal naduvilaeEven if you toss him into
Thookki pottaalumThe middle of the Bay of Bengal
Vaayil meenai kavvi varuvaanHe will swim back with a fish clamped in his mouth
Female
Melae keezhumHigh and low
Kallai ellam adukki vachuStacking up all the stones
Medai katti ninnu sirippaanHe builds a stage, stands on it, and laughs
Female
Muzhipathu nari mugamaaDoes he wake up looking at a fox's face?
Female & Chorus :Female & Chorus:
Ivan poranthathae sarithiramaaIs his very birth a legendary history?
Chorus
420…Trickster...
Female
Evanukku engeyo ooSomeone, somewhere, oh
Matcham irukkuHas a lucky mole
Evanukku engeyo oooSomeone, somewhere, oh
Matcham irukkuHas a lucky mole
Evanukku engeyo oooooooSomeone, somewhere, oh
Matcham…irukkuu…Has a lucky mole...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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