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Kattappa

From Kee · 2017

Lyricist
Subu
Singers
Krishna Prasad S, Premgi
Music director
Vishal Chandrasekhar
Movie name
Kee
Movie release year
2017
Lyrics added on
10 Dec 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Retta vaaludaa
Ragalaiyaana aaludaa
Natpunu vandhaakka fevicoludaa
Coding thatti vittaa ellamae cooludaa
Rule-sa odaikkuradhae en rule-udaa
Kattappa kattappa
Kaththi yedukkaadhappaa
Naanga cut adichaa moraikkaadhappa
Thatti kodutha yetti parappom
Kattu kadangaadha kootamappaa
Hey kattappa kattappa
Kaththi yedukkaadhappaa
Naanga cut adichaa moraikkaadhappa
Thatti kodutha yetti parappom
Kattu kadangaadha kootamappaa
Kadaisi benchu pakkamaa
Nee vandhu nillu
Chorus :Munnera vazhi sollurom
Thonaiyaa canteenukku vaa
Enga accountula
Chorus :Unakkum tea sollurom
Veriyaaga theriyaaga
Dhinam kondadurom
Tinderula thindaadurom
Notice board-u koottam koodu
Arrear vizhundhaakkaa allaadurom
Love-vu bow-vu aachunaa
Konjam vittupudi
Chorus :Life is long-u machi
Friend-u gaandu yethinaa
Nee kattipudi
Chorus :Natpae strong-u machi
Break up-u top up-u packupkellam
Mersal aavaadhadaa
Siricha cool-u pudichaa dhool-u
Mavanae morachakka dead poolu daa
Kattappa kattappa
Kaththi yedukkaadhappaa
Naanga cut adichaa moraikkaadhappa
Thatti kodutha yetti parappom
Kattu kadangaadha kootamappaa
A total troublemaker, man!
A wild and chaotic guy, man!
When it comes to friendship, we stick like glue, man!
Just tap out some code and everything is cool, man!
Breaking the rules is my only rule, man!
Kattappa, Kattappa,
Don't pull out your sword, man!
Don't glare at us if we bunk class, man!
Give us an encouraging pat, and we'll soar sky-high,
We are an unruly bunch, man!
Hey Kattappa, Kattappa,
Don't pull out your sword, man!
Don't glare at us if we bunk class, man!
Give us an encouraging pat, and we'll soar sky-high,
We are an unruly bunch, man!
Right next to the back bench,
Come and stand with us,
Chorus: We'll show you the way to get ahead!
Tag along with us to the canteen,
On our tab,
Chorus: We'll order a tea for you too!
Crazy and unstoppable,
We celebrate every single day!
We struggle searching on Tinder,
Gathering in crowds at the notice board,
We panic if we fail an exam with an arrear!
If you ever fall in love,
Just take it easy and let it be,
Chorus: Life is long, buddy!
If your friend gets on your nerves,
Just give him a hug,
Chorus: Friendship is strong, buddy!
For breakups, mobile recharges, or data backups,
Don't get freaked out, dude!
If you smile, it's cool; if you hit it off, it's a blast!
Buddy, if you glare at us, we turn into Deadpool!
Kattappa, Kattappa,
Don't pull out your sword, man!
Don't glare at us if we bunk class, man!
Give us an encouraging pat, and we'll soar sky-high,
We are an unruly bunch, man!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This energetic college anthem celebrates youth culture, tech life, and unbreakable bonds of friendship. Blending contemporary Tanglish slang with pop culture references, the song portrays carefree students who break rules, bunk classes, hang out at canteens, and navigate modern youth dilemmas like exam arrears and Tinder dating. Despite their chaotic lifestyle, the core message emphasizes supporting one another, taking life's setbacks in stride, and prioritizing friendship above all else.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Natpunu vandhaakka fevicoludaa

Uses 'Fevicol' (a popular adhesive brand) as a metaphor to highlight how strong and permanent their bond of friendship is.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Kattappa kattappa / Kaththi yedukkaadhappaa

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound across words creates a rhythmic flow.

Pop Culture Allusion

Mavanae morachakka dead poolu daa

References iconic characters like Kattappa (from Baahubali) and Deadpool (from Marvel) to humorously illustrate authority figures and aggressive attitudes.

Edugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Siricha cool-u pudichaa dhool-u / Mavanae morachakka dead poolu daa

Rhyming of second consonant sounds ('r' in Siricha / morachakka) across juxtaposed lines.

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Trivia

The track heavy on modern Tanglish incorporates contemporary pop culture tropes such as 'Kattappa' from Baahubali and Marvel's 'Deadpool' alongside tech terms like 'Coding' and 'Tinder', perfectly fitting the cyber-thriller backdrop of the movie Kee.

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