Friendship Paattu
From Kalathil Santhippom – 2020 · 2020
- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singer
- Jithin Raj
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Kalathil Santhippom – 20202020
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vilaiyada pogum podhu | When we go out to play |
| Edhirum pudhirum nippomae | We stand facing each other as rivals |
| Veliyeri vandhaal thozhil | But once we step outside, on each other's shoulders |
| Kaigal serthu selvomae | We walk together holding hands |
| Yaarukku vetrinaalum | No matter which of us wins |
| Jore-ah aadi theeppomae | We will dance grandly and celebrate |
| Geththa iruppomae | We will remain stylish and proud |
| Male | |
| Hey hey… | Hey hey… |
| Vivagaramaga thonum summa paakka | It might look complicated just at a glance |
| Hey hey | Hey hey |
| Uyir kooda tharuvom thozhan thannai kaaka | We will even give our lives to protect our friend |
| Hey hey | Hey hey |
| Pudhirana paadhai engaloda vaazhkai | Our life is a path full of puzzles |
| Hey hey | Hey hey |
| Thirivomae naanga ettu thikkum adhira thaan | We will roam around making all eight directions shake |
| Male | |
| Vilaiyada pogum podhu | When we go out to play |
| Edhirum pudhirum nippomae | We stand facing each other as rivals |
| Veliyeri vandhaal thozhil | But once we step outside, on each other's shoulders |
| Kaigal serthu selvomae | We walk together holding hands |
| Yaarukku vetrinaalum | No matter which of us wins |
| Jore-ah aadi theeppomae | We will dance grandly and celebrate |
| Geththa iruppomae | We will remain stylish and proud |
| Male | |
| Hey kankaana thoorathil | Hey, even at an unseen, far-off distance |
| Kaalam nammai vaithaalum | Even if time places us far apart |
| Thunbangal vandhaalae | If troubles ever arrive |
| Thozhan engu kan thaedum | Where else would our eyes look for help but for a friend? |
| Male | |
| Sutri eppodhum | Always surrounding us |
| Pala sondham bandham thaan | There are many relatives and family ties |
| Ennavanaalum oru nanban nanban thaan | Whatever happens, a friend is always a true friend |
| Kaathadiyaai oru kaathadiyaai | Like a kite, like a kite flying high |
| Ada angum ingum sutri sutri aadi varuvom | Ah, we will wander and dance all around here and there |
| Yeralamaai ada yeralamaai | In immense abundance, oh in abundance |
| Paasam vaithu nenjil thaangum | Holding us in their heart with pure affection |
| Bandham indha nanban thaan | This bond of a friend is the ultimate one |
| Male | |
| Example illai poda engaloda natpukku | Move aside, there is no comparison or example for our friendship |
| Excuse-eh kettadhillai engalukkul thappukku | We have never asked for formal excuses for mistakes between us |
| Good morning evening ellam solla maattom oppukku | We don't say 'Good morning' or 'evening' just for formal pretense |
| Idhu thaan friendshippu | This genuine bond is what true friendship is |
| Male | |
| Hey hey… | Hey hey… |
| Vivagaramaga thonum summa paakka | It might look complicated just at a glance |
| Hey hey | Hey hey |
| Uyir kooda tharuvom thozhan thannai kaaka | We will even give our lives to protect our friend |
| Hey hey | Hey hey |
| Pudhirana paadhai engaloda vaazhkai | Our life is a path full of puzzles |
| Hey hey | Hey hey |
| Thirivomae naanga ettu thikkum adhira thaan | We will roam around making all eight directions shake |
விளையாட போகும்போது
எதிரும் புதிரும் நிப்போமே
வெளியேறி வந்தால்
தோளில் கைகள் சேர்த்து செல்வோமே
யாருக்கு வெற்றினாலும்
ஜோரா ஆடி தீப்போமே
கெத்தா இருப்போமே
When we go out to play
We stand facing each other as rivals
But once we step outside, on each other's shoulders
We walk together holding hands
No matter which of us wins
We will dance grandly and celebrate
We will remain stylish and proud
ஹே ஹே.....
விவகாரமாக தோணும் சும்மா பாக்க
ஹே ஹே.....
உயிர்கூட தருவோம் தோழன் தன்னை காக்க
ஹே ஹே.....
புதிரான பாதை எங்களோட வாழ்க்கை
ஹே ஹே.....
திரிவோமே நாங்க எட்டு திக்கும் அதிரத்தான்
Hey hey…
It might look complicated just at a glance
Hey hey
We will even give our lives to protect our friend
Hey hey
Our life is a path full of puzzles
Hey hey
We will roam around making all eight directions shake
விளையாட போகும்போது
எதிரும் புதிரும் நிப்போமே
வெளியேறி வந்தால்
தோளில் கைகள் சேர்த்து செல்வோமே
யாருக்கு வெற்றினாலும்
ஜோரா ஆடி தீப்போமே
கெத்தா இருப்போமே
When we go out to play
We stand facing each other as rivals
But once we step outside, on each other's shoulders
We walk together holding hands
No matter which of us wins
We will dance grandly and celebrate
We will remain stylish and proud
ஹே கண்காணா தூரத்தில்
காலம் நம்மை வைத்தாலும்
துன்பங்கள் வந்தாலே
தோழன் எங்கு கண் தேடும்
Hey, even at an unseen, far-off distance
Even if time places us far apart
If troubles ever arrive
Where else would our eyes look for help but for a friend?
சுற்றி எப்போதும்
பல சொந்தம் பந்தம்தான்
என்னவானாலும் ஒரு நண்பன் நண்பன்தான்
காத்தாடியாய் ஒரு காத்தாடியாய்
அட அங்கும் இங்கும் சுற்றி சுற்றி ஆடி வருவோம்
ஏராளமாய் அட ஏராளமாய்
பாசம் வைத்து நெஞ்சில் தாங்கும்
பந்தம் இந்த நண்பன்தான்
Always surrounding us
There are many relatives and family ties
Whatever happens, a friend is always a true friend
Like a kite, like a kite flying high
Ah, we will wander and dance all around here and there
In immense abundance, oh in abundance
Holding us in their heart with pure affection
This bond of a friend is the ultimate one
எக்ஸாம்பில் இல்லை போட எங்களோட நட்புக்கு
எக்ஸ்குயூஸ்சே கேட்டதில்லை எங்களுக்குள் தப்புக்கு
குட் மார்னிங் ஈவ்னிங் எல்லாம் சொல்ல மாட்டோம் ஒப்புக்கு
இதுதான் பிரண்ட்ஸ்ஷிப்பு
Move aside, there is no comparison or example for our friendship
We have never asked for formal excuses for mistakes between us
We don't say 'Good morning' or 'evening' just for formal pretense
This genuine bond is what true friendship is
ஹே ஹே.....
விவகாரமாக தோணும் சும்மா பாக்க
ஹே ஹே.....
உயிர்கூட தருவோம் தோழன் தன்னை காக்க
ஹே ஹே.....
புதிரான பாதை எங்களோட வாழ்க்கை
ஹே ஹே.....
திரிவோமே நாங்க எட்டு திக்கும் அதிரத்தான்
Hey hey…
It might look complicated just at a glance
Hey hey
We will even give our lives to protect our friend
Hey hey
Our life is a path full of puzzles
Hey hey
We will roam around making all eight directions shake
Vilaiyada pogum podhu
When we go out to play
Edhirum pudhirum nippomae
We stand facing each other as rivals
Veliyeri vandhaal thozhil
But once we step outside, on each other's shoulders
Kaigal serthu selvomae
We walk together holding hands
Yaarukku vetrinaalum
No matter which of us wins
Jore-ah aadi theeppomae
We will dance grandly and celebrate
Geththa iruppomae
We will remain stylish and proud
Hey hey…
Hey hey…
Vivagaramaga thonum summa paakka
It might look complicated just at a glance
Hey hey
Hey hey
Uyir kooda tharuvom thozhan thannai kaaka
We will even give our lives to protect our friend
Hey hey
Hey hey
Pudhirana paadhai engaloda vaazhkai
Our life is a path full of puzzles
Hey hey
Hey hey
Thirivomae naanga ettu thikkum adhira thaan
We will roam around making all eight directions shake
Vilaiyada pogum podhu
When we go out to play
Edhirum pudhirum nippomae
We stand facing each other as rivals
Veliyeri vandhaal thozhil
But once we step outside, on each other's shoulders
Kaigal serthu selvomae
We walk together holding hands
Yaarukku vetrinaalum
No matter which of us wins
Jore-ah aadi theeppomae
We will dance grandly and celebrate
Geththa iruppomae
We will remain stylish and proud
Hey kankaana thoorathil
Hey, even at an unseen, far-off distance
Kaalam nammai vaithaalum
Even if time places us far apart
Thunbangal vandhaalae
If troubles ever arrive
Thozhan engu kan thaedum
Where else would our eyes look for help but for a friend?
Sutri eppodhum
Always surrounding us
Pala sondham bandham thaan
There are many relatives and family ties
Ennavanaalum oru nanban nanban thaan
Whatever happens, a friend is always a true friend
Kaathadiyaai oru kaathadiyaai
Like a kite, like a kite flying high
Ada angum ingum sutri sutri aadi varuvom
Ah, we will wander and dance all around here and there
Yeralamaai ada yeralamaai
In immense abundance, oh in abundance
Paasam vaithu nenjil thaangum
Holding us in their heart with pure affection
Bandham indha nanban thaan
This bond of a friend is the ultimate one
Example illai poda engaloda natpukku
Move aside, there is no comparison or example for our friendship
Excuse-eh kettadhillai engalukkul thappukku
We have never asked for formal excuses for mistakes between us
Good morning evening ellam solla maattom oppukku
We don't say 'Good morning' or 'evening' just for formal pretense
Idhu thaan friendshippu
This genuine bond is what true friendship is
Hey hey…
Hey hey…
Vivagaramaga thonum summa paakka
It might look complicated just at a glance
Hey hey
Hey hey
Uyir kooda tharuvom thozhan thannai kaaka
We will even give our lives to protect our friend
Hey hey
Hey hey
Pudhirana paadhai engaloda vaazhkai
Our life is a path full of puzzles
Hey hey
Hey hey
Thirivomae naanga ettu thikkum adhira thaan
We will roam around making all eight directions shake
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a high-energy celebration of deep, unshakeable male friendship and camaraderie. It illustrates how true friends can compete fiercely as rivals on the sports field, yet step off the ground completely united, hand-in-hand, ready to celebrate each other's victories regardless of who wins. The lyrics emphasize that real friendship transcends formalities—true friends don't need superficial greetings, fake apologies, or formal etiquette. Furthermore, the song highlights the irreplaceable nature of a friend compared to other social or familial bonds. Even when life places friends far apart or presents complex challenges, a friend remains the primary pillar of support. No matter where life takes them, their spirit remains free, energetic, and bound by absolute loyalty, willing to lay down their lives for one another.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Muran (Antithesis)
“Edhirum pudhirum nippomae / Veliyeri vandhaal thozhil Kaigal serthu selvomae”
Contrasts standing as fierce rivals on the field with walking arm-in-arm as close friends off the field.
Iyaipu (Rhyme)
“Example illai poda engaloda natpukku / Excuse-eh kettadhillai engalukkul thappukku / Good morning evening ellam solla maattom oppukku”
The end of these consecutive lines rhyme with the suffix '-ukku' ('natpukku', 'thappukku', 'oppukku').
Uwamai (Simile)
“Kaathadiyaai oru kaathadiyaai / Ada angum ingum sutri sutri aadi varuvom”
Compares their free-spirited, carefree lifestyle and wanderlust to a kite ('kaathadi') dancing in the wind.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vilaiyada pogum podhu / Veliyeri vandhaal thozhil”
Alliteration of the initial 'V' sound ('Vilaiyada' and 'Veliyeri') across the stanzas.
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Trivia
The song is from the 2021 Tamil sports-drama film 'Kalathil Santhippom', starring Jiiva and Arulnithi as close friends who compete in Kabaddi. The soundtrack and background score for the movie were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with lyrics written by Viveka capturing the essence of buddy friendship.
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