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Lyrics & meaning

Hkkumttada

From Padai Veeran · 2017

Lyricist
Dhana
Singer
Vijay Yesudas
Music director
Karthik Raja
Details
Padai Veeran2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Hkkumttada hkkumttadaCommand boss, command boss!
Kettaa hkkumttadaIf asked, it is an authoritative command, boss!
Yea.. aa.. aa..Yea.. aa.. aa..
Male
Hkkumttada hkkumttadaCommand boss, command boss!
Kettaa aatumtadaaIf asked, it will make things shake, boss!
Yea.. aa.. aa..Yea.. aa.. aa..
Male
Hkkumttada hkkumttadaCommand boss, command boss!
Kettaa hkkumttadaIf asked, it is an authoritative command, boss!
Yea.. aa.. aa..Yea.. aa.. aa..
Male
Hkkumttada hkkumttadaCommand boss, command boss!
Kettaa aatumtadaaIf asked, it will make things shake, boss!
Yea.. aa.. aa..Yea.. aa.. aa..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic motif from the Tamil movie 'Padai Veeran' serves as an authoritative and rhythmic chant. Utilizing folk-infused colloquial expressions, the lines emphasize dominance, unyielding commands, and power that can move or shake things around upon instruction.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

“Hkkumttada hkkumttada”

The phrase 'Hkkumttada' is repeated sequentially to build a rhythmic musical hook and reinforce power.

Rhyme (Iyaibu / End Rhyme)

“Kettaa aatumtadaa”

The phonetic endings of 'hkkumttada' and 'aatumtadaa' align to create a natural, driving cadence in the chorus.

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Trivia

'Padai Veeran' (2017) was directed by Dhana (a former assistant to Mani Ratnam) and featured music composed by Karthik Raja, the eldest son of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja.

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