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Kadaram Kondan

From Kadaram Kondan · 2019

Lyricist
Priyan
Singers
Shruti Haasan, Shabir
Music director
Ghibran
Details
Kadaram Kondan2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hey dhoorathulaHey, from a distance...
Paakumbothae verkkuthaAre you sweating just looking at him?
Un thondakuzhi varanduIs your throat getting parched...
Thanni kekkuthaAnd asking for water?
Pakkathula vandhu ninnaIf he comes and stands right beside you,
Padharutha….kaal udharuthaAre you anxious? Are your legs trembling?
Male
Theva illai 8 rounds broNo need for 8 rounds, bro,
I will take you down inI will take you down in
Two let’s goTwo, let's go!
Female
Kalam kondaanHe who conquered the battlefield,
Balam kondaanHe who possesses immense strength,
Suyam kondaanHe who mastered self-control,
Veeram kondaanHe who possesses supreme valor,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hooConqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
Female
Thiram kondaanHe who possesses skill,
Theeram kondaanHe who possesses courage,
Aram kondaanHe who holds righteousness,
Aaram kondaanHe who wears virtue like a garland,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
Male
Thookkipottu midhippaanHe will throw you down and stomp on you,
Unnai naaru naara kizhippaanHe will tear you to shreds,
Modhipaaru sirippaanTry confronting him, he will just laugh,
Oru nodiyil kadhaya mudippaanIn a single second, he will finish your story!
Male
ThookkuvaandaHe will lift and throw you,
Morattu chaamiA fierce deity!
Ippa thaakkuna athirumIf he strikes now, shaking
Moththa boomiWill be the entire earth!
Female
Oththa singam thaanHe is a lone lion,
Namma aaluOur guy!
Ivan perae mirala vaikkumEven his name causes sheer terror,
Kettu paaru…kettu paaru…kettu paaruJust ask around and see... ask around... ask around!
Female
Theva illai 8 rounds broNo need for 8 rounds, bro,
I will take you down inI will take you down in
Two let’s goTwo, let's go!
Female
Kalam kondaanHe who conquered the battlefield,
Balam kondaanHe who possesses strength,
Suyam kondaanHe who mastered himself,
Veeram kondaanHe who possesses valor,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hooConqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
Female
Thiram kondaanHe who possesses skill,
Theeram kondaanHe who possesses courage,
Aram kondaanHe who holds righteousness,
Aaram kondaanHe who wears virtue like a garland,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
Female
Haan …haanHaan... haan,
Sikkuna scene-u daaIf you get caught, it's a scene, man!
Yeah…….. yeahYeah........ yeah,
Nikkaama odu daaRun without stopping, man!
Haan …haanHaan... haan,
Sikkuna scene-u daIf you get caught, it's a scene, man,
Yeah ….yeahYeah.... yeah,
Nikkaama odu daRun without stopping, man!
Haan …haanHaan... haan,
Male
Ethurila vandhu nippaanHe will stand right in front of you,
Female :Haan …haanHaan... haan,
Male :Yeman bayanthu nippaanEven the God of Death will stand in fear,
Female :Haan …haanHaan... haan,
Male :Unakku puriyudhaaDo you understand?
Female :Haan …haanHaan... haan,
Both :Odhungu odhungudaa…Move aside, move aside, man!
Female
Kalam kondaanHe who conquered the battlefield,
Balam kondaanHe who possesses strength,
Suyam kondaanHe who mastered himself,
Veeram kondaanHe who possesses valor,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hooConqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
Female
Thiram kondaanHe who possesses skill,
Theeram kondaanHe who possesses courage,
Aram kondaanHe who holds righteousness,
Aaram kondaanHe who wears virtue like a garland,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
Female
Kalam kondaanHe who conquered the battlefield,
Balam kondaanHe who possesses strength,
Suyam kondaanHe who mastered himself,
Veeram kondaanHe who possesses valor,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hooConqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
Female
Thiram kondaanHe who possesses skill,
Theeram kondaanHe who possesses courage,
Aram kondaanHe who holds righteousness,
Aaram kondaanHe who wears virtue like a garland,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hooConqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
Female
Theva illai 8 rounds broNo need for 8 rounds, bro,
I will take you down inI will take you down in
Two let’s goTwo, let's go!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The title track of 'Kadaram Kondan' serves as a high-octane mass anthem celebrating the formidable power, intimidating presence, and invincible character played by Vikram (KK). The lyrics highlight how his mere sight instils fear in adversaries, causing them to sweat and tremble. Drawing historical and poetic resonance from the title 'Kadaram Kondan' (an epithet historically given to Rajendra Chola I upon conquering Kedah/Malaysia), the song portrays the protagonist as an unshakeable, mighty warrior possessing strength, righteous virtue, supreme courage, and ruthless combat skills who can neutralize opponents effortlessly.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyaibu)

Kalam kondaan / Balam kondaan / Suyam kondaan / Veeram kondaan

Repetition of the ending verb suffix 'kondaan' across consecutive lines (Kalam kondaan, Balam kondaan, Suyam kondaan, Veeram kondaan), creating a strong rhythmic cadence.

Assonance and Alliteration (Edhugai)

Thiram kondaan / Theeram kondaan

The second consonant 'ra' / 'ra' rhymes across adjacent lines ('Thiram kondaan', 'Theeram kondaan', 'Aram kondaan', 'Aaram kondaan').

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Ippa thaakkuna athirum moththa boomi / Yeman bayanthu nippaan

Exaggerating the protagonist's force by stating that his strike will shake the entire planet earth, and that even Yama (God of Death) fears him.

Metaphor

Morattu chaami / Oththa singam thaan

Describing the protagonist directly as a 'lone lion' (Oththa singam) and a 'fierce deity' (Morattu chaami).

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Trivia

The term 'Kadaram Kondan' historical refers to Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I, who launched a naval invasion to conquer Kedah (known historically in Tamil as Kadaram) in modern-day Malaysia. In the film, Vikram's character operates out of Malaysia, making the title a modern homage to this historical connection. The track composed by Ghibran features powerful vocals by Shruti Haasan along with rap sections.

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