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Jorthaale Song Lyrics – Rudhran

From Rudhran · 2023

Lyricist
Asal Kolaar
Singers
Asal Kolaar, ofRo, MC Vickey
Music director
ofRo
Details
Rudhran2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aaa vaa maamuHey, come on friend
Vandhu pirati amukkiCome, flip and press
Thooki amukki maamaeLift and press, friend
Male
Kela kuthu mela kuthuPunch down, punch up
Male
Andha mariLike that
Male
Endha mariLike which way?
Male :Ippa vera mariMale: Now it is a whole different way
Male
Jithak jithak jithakJithak jithak jithak
Jithak jithak jithakJithak jithak jithak
Jithak jithak jithakJithak jithak jithak
Tumukku tumukku tumukkuTumukku tumukku tumukku
Tumukku tumukku turirrraTumukku tumukku turirrra
Trantukku trantukku trantukkuTrantukku trantukku trantukku
Trantukku trantukkuTrantukku trantukku
Male
PoduHit the beat
Male
Jithak jithak jithakJithak jithak jithak
Jithak jithak jithakJithak jithak jithak
Male
Haiyaiyooo…Oh my goodness...
Dialogue :…….[Dialogue]
Male
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhaeHey, don't show off excess feverish pride
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadhaIf you chase, don't pick up and chase
Karatha kathunu mertaadhaeDon't shout loudly and threaten
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaalaOtherwise you will end up bedridden with fever
Male
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhaeHey, don't show off excess feverish pride
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadhaIf you chase, don't pick up and chase
Karatha kathunu mertaadhaeDon't shout loudly and threaten
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaalaOtherwise you will end up bedridden with fever
Male
Nee joker na spade ace-uIf you are a joker, I am the ace of spades
Sthothuramna god yesuIf it is praise, Lord Jesus
Local nna perti girti aadnumda dance uhIf it is local, you have got to dance enthusiastically
Hey maattikaadha vandhu kushtuHey don't get trapped in trouble
Paranthuduvan palchnu veshtuYour dhoti will fly off in a flash
Ootla moosu unda ashtuDo you even have food at home?
Gundaavanum first-uYou need to get strong first
Male
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhaeHey, don't show off excess feverish pride
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadhaIf you chase, don't pick up and chase
Karatha kathunu mertaadhaeDon't shout loudly and threaten
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaalaOtherwise you will end up bedridden with fever
Male
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhaeHey, don't show off excess feverish pride
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadhaIf you chase, don't pick up and chase
Karatha kathunu mertaadhaeDon't shout loudly and threaten
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaalaOtherwise you will end up bedridden with fever
Male
…..[Music Interlude]
Male
Ey vaa thambiHey come younger brother
Slice potu tharavaa dharbeesuShall I slice and give you some watermelon?
Vaaimaal illa en propertiesNo talk, these are my properties
Kaimaalula naa roman reignsIn hand-to-hand combat I am Roman Reigns
God promiseGod promise
Male
Muttagossu fried rice la ottikumCabbage sticks together in fried rice
Athupola friends kooda othuppoJust like that, get along well with friends
Andha figure nga dhaanaThose girls, of course
Dhuttukosom uttu povumWill leave you for money
Male
Evlo kaasNo matter how much money
Vanthaalum change aava illa chanceComes, there is no chance I will change
Bandhaa laam kaataadha aaduvom danceDon't show off attitude, let's dance
Chennai oda face north madras local guysThe face of Chennai, local guys of North Madras
Venaam adviceNo need for advice
Male
Yen na ithu vaaliba vaisBecause this is youth age
Ponaa varaathudaa saisOnce gone it won't come back
Yaarna keta kaila kudu un iceIf anyone asks, share your ice cream in hand
Male
Oruthan odu illaadhaSomeone runs away without a roof
Ootuku paakuraan poosu velaLooking to paint the house
Pinvaasal thoranthu moodraOpening and closing the back door
Speed jeikkum usain bolt ahWinning in speed like Usain Bolt
Buldozer pola aalaFlattening people like a bulldozer
Poda thedra gaaji maamsahLooking to knock down, horn-mad guy
Koopudthu saaingaalam melaCalling in the evening
Goindhamma video calls laGoindhamma on video calls
Male
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhaeHey, don't show off excess feverish pride
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadhaIf you chase, don't pick up and chase
Karatha kathunu mertaadhaeDon't shout loudly and threaten
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaalaOtherwise you will end up bedridden with fever
Male
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhaeHey, don't show off excess feverish pride
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadhaIf you chase, don't pick up and chase
Karatha kathunu mertaadhaeDon't shout loudly and threaten
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaalaOtherwise you will end up bedridden with fever
Male
Nee niruthinanalum aadumEven if you try to stop it, it will dance
Rudhranoda kaaluRudhran's foot
Nee kambi neetuna kaalulaiyeIf you try to run away, with his legs
Vasippan guitarHe will play guitar on you
Male
Avanuga paathathaiyeWhat those guys saw, repeatedly
Kaamuchu kaamuchuShowing and showing
Aakuraanunga boreThey are making everyone bored
Nama ellamAll of us
Ellarukkum pudichamathiriJust like everyone likes
Katha pathiram roleuAre lead character role models
Male
Nee koralu kuduthu paruJust give a call and see
Summa kilambi varum ooruThe entire town will show up for support
Naan anba alli kodukkurathulaIn showering love generously
Aaadi offer saleuI am an Aadi discount offer sale
Male
Nee pazhaga pazhagaAs you get to know more
Pazhaga pazhagaGet to know more
Nalavanda aaluYou are a good person
Tension aava aava aavaAs you get more and more tense
Uriyum unakku tholuYour skin will peel off
Male
Ye udhavi kettu varravankkuTo anyone who comes asking for help
Kodukaanum da shoulderuYou must offer a shoulder to lean on
Nee sathiyam senjuIf you make a promise
Kathaiya maathunaAnd change the story later
Unakku thaanda yezhraBad luck will strike you
Male
Nee sarikidamma mela yearuSlip and climb all the way up
Panivu thaanda ladderuHumility is the real ladder
Ada kuzhandhaigal nonduravanaIf anyone touches or harms children
Panruvandaa murderuI will commit murder
Male
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhaeHey, don't show off excess feverish pride
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadhaIf you chase, don't pick up and chase
Karatha kathunu mertaadhaeDon't shout loudly and threaten
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaalaOtherwise you will end up bedridden with fever
Male
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhaeHey, don't show off excess feverish pride
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadhaIf you chase, don't pick up and chase
Karatha kathunu mertaadhaeDon't shout loudly and threaten
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaalaOtherwise you will end up bedridden with fever
Male
Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhaeHey, don't show off excess feverish pride
Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadhaIf you chase, don't pick up and chase
Karatha kathunu mertaadhaeDon't shout loudly and threaten
Apram paduthukkuva jorthaalaOtherwise you will end up bedridden with fever

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Jorthaala' is a vibrant, fast-paced Madras Gaana track from the movie 'Rudhran', composed by ofRo and written/performed by indie artist Asal Kolaar. The word 'Jorthaala' refers to feverish pride or showing off inflated arrogance. The song warns opponents against fake bravado, advising them to stay humble, respect friendships, and lead an authentic life among local peers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Ey jorthaalaya urtaadhae / Thortaa thookkinu thorthaadha

Rhyming of the second consonant across consecutive lines, typical of Tamil folk/Gaana style.

Metaphor

Nee joker na spade ace-u

Compares the antagonist to a low card (joker) while declaring the protagonist as the top card (ace of spades).

Analogy

Muttagossu fried rice la ottikum / Athupola friends kooda othuppo

Uses the culinary mixing of cabbage in fried rice as a colloquial analogy for bonding seamlessly with true friends.

Hyperbole

Nee kambi neetuna kaalulaiye / Vasippan guitar

Exaggerates the hero's swift combat skills by claiming he can play guitar on the fleeing opponent using his feet.

Did you know?

Trivia

Asal Kolaar, famous for his independent Tamil hip-hop and Gaana tracks, originally created viral independent hits before collaborating with composer ofRo on movie soundtracks like 'Rudhran'.

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