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Lyrics & meaning

Ithu Vazhvukkum

From Pandigai · 2017

Lyricist
MC Vickey
Singers
Deepak, Madhana Gopal, MC Vickey, Rajeev Rajaram, Sricharan
Music director
R. H. Vikram
Details
Pandigai2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Idhu vazhvukkumThis is between life
Saavukkum nadakkura oru sandaAnd death, a fight that is happening
Ingae kannimaikkumHere, in the blink of
Nerathula thundaagum thalaAn eye, a head gets severed
Male
Kathi raththam sindhum neramWhen the knife spills blood
Mavanae unna pudichuSon, I will catch you
Kaiyya kaala adichu udachuBreak your arms and legs
Moonja kilichu renda pichchiTear your face into two pieces
Male
Idhu uyirukkum nizhalukkumThis is between life and shadow
Naduvula oru chinna kadhaA small story in between
Male
You cant touch meYou cant touch me
I am number oneI am number one
I am number oneI am number one
Ganster in townGanster in town
Male
You cant reach meYou cant reach me
I am top of the gameI am top of the game
I am top of the gameI am top of the game
Top of the….. gameTop of the..... game
Male
Look hereLook here
Look hereLook here
{You never been{You never been
Never seen anythingNever seen anything
Like meLike me
Never been anywhereNever been anywhere
Like this} (2)Like this} (2)
Male
Dai engirundhuHey, from where
Vandhadaa neeDid you come, man?
Aanaa pogum podhuBut when you leave,
Ettu kaalu paadaithaan diIt will be on an eight-legged bier!
Male
Indha kaattukullaInside this jungle
Sikkitiyae sanguthaandiYou are trapped, it's over for you
Indha pandigaiyilIn this festival
Ponguradhu raththamthaandaaWhat overflows is blood, man
Male
Roatu oram picha pottuBegging on the roadside
Soru podura naaidaa neeYou are a dog fed with tossed scraps
Enga bow bow solluCome on, say bow-wow
Bow bow ..Bow-wow..
Vaadaa modhi paaruCome on, try clashing with me
Male
Unakkum enakkumBetween you and me
Enna paga machchaanWhat enmity is there, mate?
Aanaa unnoda thalaiylaBut if on your head
Panam vachchaaMoney is placed
Male
Adippen unnaI will beat you
Midhippen unnaI will trample you
Ezhumbil kottai kattiBuilding a fort with bones
Naan nippendaaI will stand tall
Nippendaa….I will stand tall...
Male
Blood on your face brotherBlood on your face brother
Male
Poda thookki eriGo ahead, throw them down
Summa poratti adiJust flip and hit
Andha ezhumba muriBreak that bone
Avan kadhaiya mudiEnd his story
Male
Nee adraaYou strike!
Unna ketka yaaruWho is there to question you?
Nee thaarumaaruYou are wild and unstoppable
Un aattam kooruClaim your rule
Male
Un edhiriYour enemy
Thookidu avana eguriPounce and eliminate him
Kurichidu idhuMark this down, this is
Un thogudhiYour territory
Male
Eriyura neruppulaIn the burning fire
Pongura verithaandaOverflowing rage, man
PandigaiFestival!
Male
You never beenYou never been
Never seen anythingNever seen anything
Like meLike me
Never been any whereNever been anywhere
Like thisLike this

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The title track of Pandigai (2017) is an adrenaline-fueled street rap and action anthem that captures the brutal realities of underground street fighting. The lyrics emphasize violent dominance, fearless aggression, survival of the fittest, and marking one's territory amidst intense rivalry where blood and cash dictate every move.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme (Edhugai / Iyaibu)

Adippen unna / Midhippen unna

Consecutive lines use matching end-rhymes such as 'Adippen unna' and 'Midhippen unna', as well as 'ezhumba muri' and 'kadhaiya mudi', creating a punchy rap cadence.

Metaphor

Ezhumbil kottai katti

'Ezhumbil kottai katti' (Building a fort out of bones) metaphorically asserts absolute physical dominance over defeated opponents.

Onomatopoeia / Animal Imagery

Enga bow bow sollu

'Bow bow sollu' taunts the rival by reducing them to a begging dog, enhancing the aggressive street tone.

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Trivia

Pandigai (2017) is an action thriller directed by Feroz starring Krishna and Anandhi, centered around illegal underground fighting rings. The film's musical score was composed by R. H. Vikram, with lyricist MC Vickey delivering high-octane hip-hop/rap tracks suited for the raw action themes.

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