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Lyrics & meaning

Innikku Naanthane

From Engal Thaikulame Varuga · 1986

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Chandrabose
Details
Engal Thaikulame Varuga1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hae innikku naanthaanaeHey, today it is me
Vanthuttaen munnukkuI have come to the forefront
En munnae nikkaathadaaDo not stand in front of me, man
Hae unnaala ilachchenaeHey, I suffered/became thin because of you
Ungitta ozhaichchenaeI worked hard for you
Ennakenna mariyaathaidaaWhere is the respect given to me, man?
Male
Ozhaichchen ippa osanthaenI worked hard and now I have risen high
Unna odhaikka vanthu poranthaenI was born to kick you
Ozhaichchen ippa osanthaenI worked hard and now I have risen high
Unna odhaikka vanthu poranthaenI was born to kick you
Kai meal irukku pudhiya sarakkuThe new stuff/power is right in my hands
Male
Hae innikku naanthaanaeHey, today it is me
Vanthuttaen munnukkuI have come to the forefront
En munnae nikkaathadaa…..Do not stand in front of me, man...
Male
Sonnatha seivathilIn doing what was promised
Vallavan nallavan naanthaanadaI am the skilled one and the good one, man
Sonnatha seivathilIn doing what was promised
Vallavan nallavan naanthaanadaI am the skilled one and the good one, man
Male
Poomaalai kondaanthu podungadaaBring flower garlands and place them, man
Kaikatti nillungadaaStand with hands folded, man
Poomaalai kondaanthu podungadaaBring flower garlands and place them, man
Kaikatti nillungadaaStand with hands folded, man
Kai meal irukku pudhiya sarakkuThe new stuff/power is right in my hands
Male
Hae innikku naanthaanaeHey, today it is me
Vanthuttaen munnukkuI have come to the forefront
En munnae nikkaathadaa…..deiDo not stand in front of me, man... hey
Male
Naanoru saathanaiI am one who came to achieve
Senjida vanthavan paaththukkadaaI came to accomplish something big, watch out, man
Naanoru saathanaiI am one who came to achieve
Senjida vanthavan paaththukkadaaI came to accomplish something big, watch out, man
Male
Ennoda vegaththa kandaalumaeEven upon seeing my speed
Anjaatha aalilladaaThere is no person who isn't afraid, man
Ennoda vegaththa kandaalumaeEven upon seeing my speed
Anjaatha aalilladaaThere is no person who isn't afraid, man
Kai meal irukku pudhiya sarakkuThe new stuff/power is right in my hands
Male
Hae innikku naanthaanaeHey, today it is me
Vanthuttaen munnukkuI have come to the forefront
En munnae nikkaathadaa…..Do not stand in front of me, man...
Hae unnaala ilachchenaeHey, I suffered/became thin because of you
Ungitta ozhaichchenaeI worked hard for you
Ennakenna mariyaathaidaaWhere is the respect given to me, man?
Male
Ozhaichchen ippa osanthaenI worked hard and now I have risen high
Unna odhaikka vanthu poranthaen dae deiI was born to kick you, hey hey
Ozhaichchen ippa osanthaenI worked hard and now I have risen high
Unna odhaikka vanthu poranthaenI was born to kick you
Kai meal irukku pudhiya sarakkuThe new stuff/power is right in my hands
Male
Hae innikku naanthaanaeHey, today it is me
Vanthuttaen munnukkuI have come to the forefront
En munnae nikkaathadaa…..Do not stand in front of me, man...
Hae unnaala ilachchenaeHey, I suffered/became thin because of you
Ungitta ozhaichchenaeI worked hard for you
Ennakenna mariyaathaidaaWhere is the respect given to me, man?
Dae dei dettadae……………Hey hey dettadae..............

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic mass track expresses the triumph of a self-made person rising above oppression and exploitation. The protagonist directly addresses those who exploited their hard labor in the past without offering respect. Having earned success through sheer hard work and determination, the speaker now claims authority, demanding respect while warning opponents not to cross their path.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Ozhaichchen ippa osanthaen / Unna odhaikka vanthu poranthaen

Rhyming of the second consonant 'zha' in 'Ozhaichchen' and 'odhaikka'.

Monaai (Alliteration)

Vallavan nallavan naanthaanada

Repetition of the initial sound 'Va' in 'Vallavan' and 'Nallavan' within the same line structure.

Refrain (Madakku)

Kai meal irukku pudhiya sarakku

Repetition of the hook phrase emphasizing the protagonist's current power and dominance.

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Trivia

Engal Thaikulame Varuga is a 1986 Tamil film featuring music written by lyricist Muthulingam. The song reflects the classic 1980s Tamil cinema hero-introduction trope, blending colloquial street speech with folk rhythm.

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