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Lyrics & meaning

Iam Bad Boy

From Mirugaa · 2020

Lyricist
ARP. Jayaraam
Singers
Ranjith, Swetha Mohan
Music director
Aruldev
Details
Mirugaa2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
I am a bad boyI am a bad boy
Male
Haan haanHaan haan
Male
I am a bad boyI am a bad boy
Male
Paavam naan paarpathilladaI do not care about sin, man
Panamae en parama bothadaMoney is my ultimate intoxication, man
Aasa patta adaiya venundaIf you desire something, you must acquire it, man
Adaiya venundaYou must acquire it, man
Acham unnai alikkum ethiri daFear is an enemy that destroys you, man
Sattam athu ketta valiya daLaw is just a flawed path, man
Kolaiyum ingu kutham illa daEven murder is not a crime here, man
Kutham illa daNot a crime, man
Male
Aathaa mangaatha soodhattam thaanIt is an intense, relentless gamble
Ha…hahahahaHa...hahahaha
Ullaeyum veliyaeyum vaetta thaanIt is a hunt both inside and outside
Haa…hahaa…Haa...hahaa...
Kan vachana thatti thookuvenIf I set my sight on something, I will snatch it away
Kai vachana vasam aakkuvenIf I touch something, I will make it mine
5D-la padam ottuvenI will display a movie in 5D
Interpolukkum thanni kaattuvenI will outsmart and give a run to Interpol
Thanni kaattuven thanni kaattuvenGive a run, give a run
Female
Yaar ivan ivan ivanWho is he, he, he?
Pugaiyena vanthu pugunthu vittaanHe entered like smoke
Yaar ivan ivan ivanWho is he, he, he?
Puthiryena nooru kelvi thanthaanLike a riddle, he posed a hundred questions
Malai seendum thaeyilai kaattraaiLike the mountain wind caressing tea leaves
Pattu pogiraaiYou brush past gently
Marmangal theeraa mounamA silence filled with endless mysteries
Vittu pogiraaiYou leave behind
Female
Kadigaarathil neram aagiraanHe becomes the time ticking in the clock
Kalaippaagiren thaeneer aagiraanWhen I grow tired, he becomes refreshing tea
Aruga thalaivan avanthan yaaroWho is that nearby leader?
Manasu google aanathaeMy mind has turned into a Google search
Male
I am a bad boyI am a bad boy
Male
I am a bad boyI am a bad boy
Male
Haa haanHaa haan
Male
I am a bad boyI am a bad boy
Male
Kadavul ingu polappu aachu daGod has become a mere profession here, man
Kaadhal verum poluthu pokkudaaLove is just a pastime, man
Ulagam ithu pothu soththudaaThis world is public property, man
Porambokku daaIt is an unowned wasteland, man
Male
Ethirththaa nee kutravaali daaIf you oppose, you become a criminal, man
Eduthaa nee buthisaali daaIf you snatch it, you are considered smart, man
Ellaam ingu jolly jolly daaEverything here is jolly and fun, man
Naa poli daaI am fake/a fraud, man
Male
Raja naa raja naa rajaKing, I am king, I am king
Haa..haahaaHaa..haahaa
Raja naa raja naa rajaKing, I am king, I am king
Haa..hahaHaa..haha
Kan vachana thatti thookuvenIf I set my sight on something, I will snatch it away
Kai vachana vasam aakkuvenIf I touch something, I will make it mine
5D-la padam ottuvenI will display a movie in 5D
Interpolukkum thanni kaattuvenI will outsmart and give a run to Interpol
Male
I am a bad boyyyI am a bad boyyy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'I am a bad boy' from the movie Mirugaa is an energetic anti-hero anthem that explores the worldview of a ruthless, unapologetic protagonist who lives by his own rules outside the boundaries of law and morality. The song highlights his belief that money, power, and personal gain supersede conventional ideas of sin, law, and righteousness. Intercut with these dark self-declarations are female perspective verses expressing curiosity and intrigue about his mysterious, enigmatic persona. Overall, the lyrics convey an atmosphere of high stakes, crime, and deception, depicting life as an unpredictable gamble where only the cunning survive. Modern metaphors like '5D movies', 'Interpol', and 'Google' are woven in to reflect a slick, contemporary thriller setting.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monorhyme / Etugai (Tamil Second Letter Rhyme)

Paavam naan paarpathillada / Panamae en parama bothada

In lines like 'Paavam' and 'Panamae', the second consonant sound ('va'/'na' pattern) and initial rhythm align to create classic Tamil lyric flow.

Simile (Upamai)

Pugaiyena vanthu pugunthu vittaan

Comparing the person entering stealthily to smoke ('Pugaiyena vanthu pugunthu vittaan').

Hyperbole

Interpolukkum thanni kaattuven

Exaggerating his evasiveness by claiming he can trick Interpol ('Interpolukkum thanni kaattuven').

Metaphor

Manasu google aanathae

Comparing the state of an inquisitive mind searching for answers to the search engine 'Google' ('Manasu google aanathae').

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Trivia

'Mirugaa' (2020) is an action-thriller starring Srikanth and Raai Laxmi. The film features music composed by Arul Dev, and this track serves as a character theme highlighting Srikanth's grey-shaded protagonist role.

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