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 dhoorathula | Hey, from a distance... |
| Paakumbothae verkkutha | Are you sweating just looking at him? |
| Un thondakuzhi varandu | Is your throat getting parched... |
| Thanni kekkutha | And asking for water? |
| Pakkathula vandhu ninna | If he comes and stands right beside you, |
| Padharutha….kaal udharutha | Are you anxious? Are your legs trembling? |
| Male | |
| Theva illai 8 rounds bro | No need for 8 rounds, bro, |
| I will take you down in | I will take you down in |
| Two let’s go | Two, let's go! |
| Female | |
| Kalam kondaan | He who conquered the battlefield, |
| Balam kondaan | He who possesses immense strength, |
| Suyam kondaan | He who mastered self-control, |
| Veeram kondaan | He who possesses supreme valor, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo, |
| Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo | Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo! |
| Female | |
| Thiram kondaan | He who possesses skill, |
| Theeram kondaan | He who possesses courage, |
| Aram kondaan | He who holds righteousness, |
| Aaram kondaan | He who wears virtue like a garland, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo! |
| Male | |
| Thookkipottu midhippaan | He will throw you down and stomp on you, |
| Unnai naaru naara kizhippaan | He will tear you to shreds, |
| Modhipaaru sirippaan | Try confronting him, he will just laugh, |
| Oru nodiyil kadhaya mudippaan | In a single second, he will finish your story! |
| Male | |
| Thookkuvaanda | He will lift and throw you, |
| Morattu chaami | A fierce deity! |
| Ippa thaakkuna athirum | If he strikes now, shaking |
| Moththa boomi | Will be the entire earth! |
| Female | |
| Oththa singam thaan | He is a lone lion, |
| Namma aalu | Our guy! |
| Ivan perae mirala vaikkum | Even his name causes sheer terror, |
| Kettu paaru…kettu paaru…kettu paaru | Just ask around and see... ask around... ask around! |
| Female | |
| Theva illai 8 rounds bro | No need for 8 rounds, bro, |
| I will take you down in | I will take you down in |
| Two let’s go | Two, let's go! |
| Female | |
| Kalam kondaan | He who conquered the battlefield, |
| Balam kondaan | He who possesses strength, |
| Suyam kondaan | He who mastered himself, |
| Veeram kondaan | He who possesses valor, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo, |
| Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo | Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo! |
| Female | |
| Thiram kondaan | He who possesses skill, |
| Theeram kondaan | He who possesses courage, |
| Aram kondaan | He who holds righteousness, |
| Aaram kondaan | He who wears virtue like a garland, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo! |
| Female | |
| Haan …haan | Haan... haan, |
| Sikkuna scene-u daa | If you get caught, it's a scene, man! |
| Yeah…….. yeah | Yeah........ yeah, |
| Nikkaama odu daa | Run without stopping, man! |
| Haan …haan | Haan... haan, |
| Sikkuna scene-u da | If you get caught, it's a scene, man, |
| Yeah ….yeah | Yeah.... yeah, |
| Nikkaama odu da | Run without stopping, man! |
| Haan …haan | Haan... haan, |
| Male | |
| Ethurila vandhu nippaan | He will stand right in front of you, |
| Female :Haan …haan | Haan... haan, |
| Male :Yeman bayanthu nippaan | Even the God of Death will stand in fear, |
| Female :Haan …haan | Haan... haan, |
| Male :Unakku puriyudhaa | Do you understand? |
| Female :Haan …haan | Haan... haan, |
| Both :Odhungu odhungudaa… | Move aside, move aside, man! |
| Female | |
| Kalam kondaan | He who conquered the battlefield, |
| Balam kondaan | He who possesses strength, |
| Suyam kondaan | He who mastered himself, |
| Veeram kondaan | He who possesses valor, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo, |
| Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo | Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo! |
| Female | |
| Thiram kondaan | He who possesses skill, |
| Theeram kondaan | He who possesses courage, |
| Aram kondaan | He who holds righteousness, |
| Aaram kondaan | He who wears virtue like a garland, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo! |
| Female | |
| Kalam kondaan | He who conquered the battlefield, |
| Balam kondaan | He who possesses strength, |
| Suyam kondaan | He who mastered himself, |
| Veeram kondaan | He who possesses valor, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo, |
| Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo | Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo! |
| Female | |
| Thiram kondaan | He who possesses skill, |
| Theeram kondaan | He who possesses courage, |
| Aram kondaan | He who holds righteousness, |
| Aaram kondaan | He who wears virtue like a garland, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo, |
| Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo | Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo! |
| Female | |
| Theva illai 8 rounds bro | No need for 8 rounds, bro, |
| I will take you down in | I will take you down in |
| Two let’s go | Two, let's go! |
ஹேய் தூரத்துல பாக்கும்போதே வேர்க்குதா உன் தொண்டைகுழி வறண்டு தண்ணி கேக்குதா பக்கத்துல வந்து நின்னா பதறுதா...கால் உதருதா
Hey, from a distance...
Are you sweating just looking at him?
Is your throat getting parched...
And asking for water?
If he comes and stands right beside you,
Are you anxious? Are your legs trembling?
ஹேய் தேவை இல்லை 8 ரௌண்ட்ஸ் ப்ரோ ஐ வில் டேக் யூ டவுன் இன் டூ லெட்ஸ் கோ
No need for 8 rounds, bro,
I will take you down in
Two, let's go!
களம் கொண்டான் பலம் கொண்டான் சுயம் கொண்டான் வீரம் கொண்டான் கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ
He who conquered the battlefield,
He who possesses immense strength,
He who mastered self-control,
He who possesses supreme valor,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
திறம் கொண்டான் தீரம் கொண்டான் அறம் கொண்டான் ஆரம் கொண்டான் கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ
He who possesses skill,
He who possesses courage,
He who holds righteousness,
He who wears virtue like a garland,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
தூக்கிபோட்டு மிதிப்பான் உன்னை நாரு நாரா கிழிப்பான் மோதிபாரு சிரிப்பான் ஒரு நொடியில் கதைய முடிப்பான்
He will throw you down and stomp on you,
He will tear you to shreds,
Try confronting him, he will just laugh,
In a single second, he will finish your story!
தூக்குவாண்டா மொரட்டு சாமி இப்ப தாக்குனா அதிரும் மொத்த பூமி
He will lift and throw you,
A fierce deity!
If he strikes now, shaking
Will be the entire earth!
ஒத்த சிங்கம்தான் நம்ம ஆளு இவன் பேரே மிரள வைக்கும் கேட்டுபாரு....கேட்டு பாரு....கேட்டு பாரு
He is a lone lion,
Our guy!
Even his name causes sheer terror,
Just ask around and see... ask around... ask around!
தேவை இல்லை 8 ரௌண்ட்ஸ் ப்ரோ ஐ வில் டேக் யூ டவுன் இன் டூ லெட்ஸ் கோ
No need for 8 rounds, bro,
I will take you down in
Two, let's go!
களம் கொண்டான் பலம் கொண்டான் சுயம் கொண்டான் வீரம் கொண்டான் கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ
He who conquered the battlefield,
He who possesses strength,
He who mastered himself,
He who possesses valor,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
திறம் கொண்டான் தீரம் கொண்டான் அறம் கொண்டான் ஆரம் கொண்டான் கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ
He who possesses skill,
He who possesses courage,
He who holds righteousness,
He who wears virtue like a garland,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
ஹான்....ஹான்.... சிக்குன சீன்னுடா யெஹ்.....யெஹ் நிக்காம ஓடுடா ஹான்....ஹான்.... சிக்குன சீன்னுடா யெஹ்.....யெஹ் நிக்காம ஓடுடா ஹான்....ஹான்....
Haan... haan,
If you get caught, it's a scene, man!
Yeah........ yeah,
Run without stopping, man!
Haan... haan,
If you get caught, it's a scene, man,
Yeah.... yeah,
Run without stopping, man!
Haan... haan,
எதுருல வந்து நிப்பான் பெண் :
ஹான்....ஹான் ஆண் :
எமன் பயந்து நிப்பான் பெண் :
ஹான்....ஹான் ஆண் :
உனக்கு புரியுதா பெண் :
ஹான்....ஹான் இருவர் :
ஒதுங்கு ஒதுங்குடா
He will stand right in front of you,
Haan... haan,
Even the God of Death will stand in fear,
Haan... haan,
Do you understand?
Haan... haan,
Move aside, move aside, man!
களம் கொண்டான் பலம் கொண்டான் சுயம் கொண்டான் வீரம் கொண்டான் கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ
He who conquered the battlefield,
He who possesses strength,
He who mastered himself,
He who possesses valor,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
திறம் கொண்டான் தீரம் கொண்டான் அறம் கொண்டான் ஆரம் கொண்டான் கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ
He who possesses skill,
He who possesses courage,
He who holds righteousness,
He who wears virtue like a garland,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
களம் கொண்டான் பலம் கொண்டான் சுயம் கொண்டான் வீரம் கொண்டான் கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ
He who conquered the battlefield,
He who possesses strength,
He who mastered himself,
He who possesses valor,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
திறம் கொண்டான் தீரம் கொண்டான் அறம் கொண்டான் ஆரம் கொண்டான் கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ கடாரம் கொண்டான்....ஹா...ஹோ
He who possesses skill,
He who possesses courage,
He who holds righteousness,
He who wears virtue like a garland,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
தேவை இல்லை 8 ரௌண்ட்ஸ் ப்ரோ ஐ வில் டேக் யூ டவுன் இன் டூ லெட்ஸ் கோ
No need for 8 rounds, bro,
I will take you down in
Two, let's go!
Hey dhoorathula
Hey, from a distance...
Paakumbothae verkkutha
Are you sweating just looking at him?
Un thondakuzhi varandu
Is your throat getting parched...
Thanni kekkutha
And asking for water?
Pakkathula vandhu ninna
If he comes and stands right beside you,
Padharutha….kaal udharutha
Are you anxious? Are your legs trembling?
Theva illai 8 rounds bro
No need for 8 rounds, bro,
I will take you down in
I will take you down in
Two let’s go
Two, let's go!
Kalam kondaan
He who conquered the battlefield,
Balam kondaan
He who possesses immense strength,
Suyam kondaan
He who mastered self-control,
Veeram kondaan
He who possesses supreme valor,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo
Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
Thiram kondaan
He who possesses skill,
Theeram kondaan
He who possesses courage,
Aram kondaan
He who holds righteousness,
Aaram kondaan
He who wears virtue like a garland,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
Thookkipottu midhippaan
He will throw you down and stomp on you,
Unnai naaru naara kizhippaan
He will tear you to shreds,
Modhipaaru sirippaan
Try confronting him, he will just laugh,
Oru nodiyil kadhaya mudippaan
In a single second, he will finish your story!
Thookkuvaanda
He will lift and throw you,
Morattu chaami
A fierce deity!
Ippa thaakkuna athirum
If he strikes now, shaking
Moththa boomi
Will be the entire earth!
Oththa singam thaan
He is a lone lion,
Namma aalu
Our guy!
Ivan perae mirala vaikkum
Even his name causes sheer terror,
Kettu paaru…kettu paaru…kettu paaru
Just ask around and see... ask around... ask around!
Theva illai 8 rounds bro
No need for 8 rounds, bro,
I will take you down in
I will take you down in
Two let’s go
Two, let's go!
Kalam kondaan
He who conquered the battlefield,
Balam kondaan
He who possesses strength,
Suyam kondaan
He who mastered himself,
Veeram kondaan
He who possesses valor,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo
Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
Thiram kondaan
He who possesses skill,
Theeram kondaan
He who possesses courage,
Aram kondaan
He who holds righteousness,
Aaram kondaan
He who wears virtue like a garland,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
Haan …haan
Haan... haan,
Sikkuna scene-u daa
If you get caught, it's a scene, man!
Yeah…….. yeah
Yeah........ yeah,
Nikkaama odu daa
Run without stopping, man!
Haan …haan
Haan... haan,
Sikkuna scene-u da
If you get caught, it's a scene, man,
Yeah ….yeah
Yeah.... yeah,
Nikkaama odu da
Run without stopping, man!
Haan …haan
Haan... haan,
Ethurila vandhu nippaan
He will stand right in front of you,
Female :Haan …haan
Haan... haan,
Male :Yeman bayanthu nippaan
Even the God of Death will stand in fear,
Female :Haan …haan
Haan... haan,
Male :Unakku puriyudhaa
Do you understand?
Female :Haan …haan
Haan... haan,
Both :Odhungu odhungudaa…
Move aside, move aside, man!
Kalam kondaan
He who conquered the battlefield,
Balam kondaan
He who possesses strength,
Suyam kondaan
He who mastered himself,
Veeram kondaan
He who possesses valor,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo
Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
Thiram kondaan
He who possesses skill,
Theeram kondaan
He who possesses courage,
Aram kondaan
He who holds righteousness,
Aaram kondaan
He who wears virtue like a garland,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
Kalam kondaan
He who conquered the battlefield,
Balam kondaan
He who possesses strength,
Suyam kondaan
He who mastered himself,
Veeram kondaan
He who possesses valor,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan…haa..hoo
Conqueror of Kedah... haa.. hoo!
Thiram kondaan
He who possesses skill,
Theeram kondaan
He who possesses courage,
Aram kondaan
He who holds righteousness,
Aaram kondaan
He who wears virtue like a garland,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo,
Kadaram kondaan..haa…hoo
Conqueror of Kedah.. haa... hoo!
Theva illai 8 rounds bro
No need for 8 rounds, bro,
I will take you down in
I will take you down in
Two let’s go
Two, 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).
Did you know?
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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