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Lyrics & meaning

Kombathi Komban

From Padai Veeran · 2017

Lyricist
Mohan Rajan
Singer
Mukesh
Music director
Karthik Raja
Details
Padai Veeran2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kombaathi kombanadaaHe is the chief among chiefs!
Kombu seevi vanthaanadaaHe has come with his horns sharpened!
Aadaatha aattam onnaA dance that has never been danced before,
Aadi paarkka vanthaanadaHe has come to dance and experience!
Chorus
Vaa da maplaaiCome on, my friend!
Kattaang kattaang kulamThe Kattang clan,
Karukaattaang kulamThe Karukaattang clan,
Yettu thisa sollumAll eight directions will declare,
Ithu enga aadukalamThat this is our battleground!
Chorus
Thotta thotta sudumIf touched, it burns instantly,
Kodung kaathaa sudumIt burns like a harsh, scorching wind,
Patti thotti ellaamAcross every hamlet and village,
Theeyaa vanthu pathikkollumIt will catch fire and spread like wildfire!
Male
Enga ooru manukkumEven the soil of our village,
Irukuthadaa varalaaruHas a rich history, man!
Intha chinnamannoru kaarankittaWith a native of this Chinnamanur,
Venaandaa thagaraaruDo not pick a fight!
Male
Veeratha udambaathaan valathomWe nurtured bravery as our very body,
Than maanatha uyiraathaan nenappomWe regard our self-respect as our soul,
Paasatha manasaara kodupomWe shower affection wholeheartedly,
Enga kovatha yedapottaa polappomIf you try to weigh our fury, you will perish!
Chorus
Sandiyaru aatamThis is the dance of the rebels,
Ithu thaatiyaru koottamThis is a crowd of daring men,
Oru singam puli polaLike a lion and a tiger,
Naanga poduvonda nottamWe cast our sharp gaze!
Chorus
Aaravaara aattamA roaring, boisterous celebration,
Ithu kaarasaara koottamThis is a fiery and intense gathering,
Ada yaaru enna sonnapothumNo matter who says what,
Naanga ketka maattomWe will never listen!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song from the film 'Padai Veeran' serves as a high-octane celebration of local pride, bravery, and heritage. It warns opponents against underestimating the villagers of Chinnamanur, emphasizing their rich history and fierce temperament. The lyrics convey that while the villagers are extremely affectionate and welcoming, their anger is destructive to anyone who disrespects them.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukku Thodar (Repetition for emphasis)

Thotta thotta sudum

The phrase 'Thotta thotta' repeats the word 'thotta' consecutively to emphasize the immediate burning reaction upon contact.

Upamai (Simile)

Oru singam puli pola

Comparing the focused gaze and alertness of the men to lions and tigers using 'pola'.

Monnai (Initial Alliteration)

Kattaang kattaang kulam / Karukaattaang kulam

Repetition of the 'Ko' / 'Ka' sound across consecutive lines ('Kattaang', 'Karukaattaang').

Etukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Aaravaara aattam / Ithu kaarasaara koottam

The second letter 'ra' rhymes across 'Aaravaara' and 'kaarasaara'.

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Trivia

'Padai Veeran' (2017) marked the lead acting debut of playback singer Vijay Yesudas, directed by Dhana (an associate of Mani Ratnam), featuring music composed by singer-composer Karthik.

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