Koththa Koththudhu Boadha
From Dagaalty · 2020
- Lyricist
- Subu
- Singers
- Santhosh Narayanan, Govind Vasantha
- Music director
- Vijay Narain
- Details
- Dagaalty2020
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Koththa koththudhu boadha | Intoxication hits heavily in clusters |
| En paadha ini mela mela | My path from now on goes higher and higher |
| Male | |
| Koththa koththudhu boadha | Intoxication hits heavily in clusters |
| En paadha ini mela mela | My path from now on goes higher and higher |
| Kaththa kaththudhu koottam pinnaala | The crowd behind me is shouting |
| Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy | Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy |
| Male | |
| Pacha pasun thoottam | A lush green garden |
| Poga moottam adhil aattam paattam | A fog cloud, with dance and celebration inside |
| Enga poyi serum theriyadhae | Don't know where it will end up |
| Male | |
| Thaakkuren porula thookkuren | I attack, I snatch the loot |
| Karaiyil sekkuren | I store it safely on the shore |
| Ada vazhiyila pazhigala kuzhigala | Oh, along the path, blame and pitfalls |
| Pazhagida paakkuren | I try to get accustomed to them |
| Male | |
| Thaeduren thirumbi paakkura | I search, but to look back |
| Time illa oduren… | There is no time, so I run... |
| Thaamadhamaa nyaanam porandha | If wisdom dawns late |
| Paaduren… | I sing... |
| Male | |
| Pala palakkura porula kandaalae | Whenever you see a shiny, glittering object |
| Pal izhichu tholaikkiriyae | You grin foolishly and lose yourself |
| Ponnukkum porulukkum edaiyila | Between a woman and material wealth |
| Nee thavikkiriyae | You struggle in confusion |
| Male | |
| Koththa koththudhu boadha | Intoxication hits heavily in clusters |
| En paadha ini mela mela | My path from now on goes higher and higher |
| Kaththa kaththudhu koottam pinnala | The crowd behind me is shouting |
| Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy | Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy |
| Male | |
| Pacha pasun thoottam | A lush green garden |
| Poga moottam adhil aattam paattam | A fog cloud, with dance and celebration inside |
| Enga poyi serum theriyadhae | Don't know where it will end up |
| Male | |
| Ooo…oo…oo..oo…oo…(2) | Ooo…oo…oo..oo…oo… |
| Uuu….uuu….uuu….uuu…uu… | Uuu….uuu….uuu….uuu…uu… |
| Haaa…..aa…..aa…aa… | Haaa…..aa…..aa…aa… |
| Male | |
| Ottamalae…seramalae… | Without sticking... without blending... |
| Kal manasa irundhaalum | Even if someone has a heart of stone |
| Appaviya ponna kanda | If they see an innocent girl |
| Peiyum erangum perumbaalum | Even a ghost will mostly relent |
| Sikkalunnu vanthakka thaan | Only when trouble strikes |
| Pachondhiyum niram maarum | Does even a chameleon change its color |
| Dagaalty nee kaasa kanda | Hey trickster, when you see money |
| Maaruviyae dhinam dhoram | You change every single day |
| Male | |
| Puriyudhu da maamae | I understand it now, my friend |
| Right edhu wrong edhu | What is right and what is wrong |
| Velangudhu… | It is clear... |
| Male | |
| Ada sila pala karunthungalaala | Oh, because of a few dark pillars |
| Mayakaththa nee kalaikkiriyae | You break the spell |
| Enakkula thoongura lion-ah thaan | The lion sleeping inside me |
| Nee ezhuppuriyae…heyyyy | You are awakening it... heyyyy |
| Male | |
| Koththa koththudhu boadha | Intoxication hits heavily in clusters |
| En paadha ini mela mela | My path from now on goes higher and higher |
| Kaththa kaththudhu koottam pinnala | The crowd behind me is shouting |
| Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy | Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy |
| Male | |
| Pacha pasun thoottam | A lush green garden |
| Poga moottam adhil aattam paattam | A fog cloud, with dance and celebration inside |
| Enga poyi serum theriyadhae | Don't know where it will end up |
| Male | |
| Thelinjicha…unmai velangicha… | Cleared up? Is the truth clear? |
| Ulla erangicha… | Has it sunk deep inside? |
| Un varundhura manasukku | For your grieving heart |
| Virundhula marundhiila purinjichaa | Is there medicine in the feast, understood? |
| Female | |
| Kaaya patta en manasoda | With my wounded heart |
| Nee velaga paathirunthen | I watched you walk away |
| Thirumba varum varaiyila karaiyila | Until you return back to the shore |
| Naan kaathiruppen… | I will be waiting... |
| Male | |
| Putham pudhu paadha | A brand new path |
| En paadha ini mela mela | My path from now on goes higher and higher |
| Kattam kattum aattam ini mela | The game will be structured from now on |
| Solli adikkum neram ini veeram | Now is the time to declare and strike, courage |
| Adhu yerum yerum | It will rise and rise |
| Baeram pesa yaarum kidaiyathae | There is no one left to bargain |
| Male | |
| Koththa koththudhu boadha | Intoxication hits heavily in clusters |
| Mela mela… | Higher and higher... |
| Putham pudhu paadha | A brand new path |
| Boadha… | Intoxication... |
| Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy | Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy |
| Male :Koththa koththudhu boadha | Male: Intoxication hits heavily in clusters |
| Mela mela… | Higher and higher... |
| Putham pudhu paadha | A brand new path |
| Mela mela… | Higher and higher... |
கொத்தா கொத்துது போதை
என் பாதை இனி மேல மேல
Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
My path from now on goes higher and higher
கொத்தா கொத்துது போதை
என் பாதை இனி மேல மேல
கத்தா கத்துது கூட்டம் பின்னால
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
My path from now on goes higher and higher
The crowd behind me is shouting
Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy
பச்சை பசுந் தோட்டம்
பொக மூட்டம் அதில் ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
எங்க போயி சேரும் தெரியாதே
A lush green garden
A fog cloud, with dance and celebration inside
Don't know where it will end up
தாக்குறேன் பொருள தூக்குறேன்
கரையில் சேக்குறேன்
அட வழியில பழிகள குழிகள
பழகிட பாக்குறேன்
I attack, I snatch the loot
I store it safely on the shore
Oh, along the path, blame and pitfalls
I try to get accustomed to them
தேடுறேன் திரும்பி பாக்குற
டைம் இல்ல ஓடுறேன்
தாமதமா ஞானம் பொறந்தா
படுறேன்
I search, but to look back
There is no time, so I run...
If wisdom dawns late
I sing...
பள பளக்குற பொருள கண்டாலே
பல் இழிச்சு தொலைக்கிறியே
பொன்னுக்கும் பொருளுக்கும் இடையில
நீ தவிக்கிறியே
Whenever you see a shiny, glittering object
You grin foolishly and lose yourself
Between a woman and material wealth
You struggle in confusion
கொத்தா கொத்துது போதை
என் பாதை இனி மேல மேல
கத்தா கத்துது கூட்டம் பின்னால
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
My path from now on goes higher and higher
The crowd behind me is shouting
Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy
பச்சை பசுந் தோட்டம்
பொக மூட்டம் அதில் ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
எங்க போயி சேரும் தெரியாதே
A lush green garden
A fog cloud, with dance and celebration inside
Don't know where it will end up
ஓஒ....ஓ....ஓ....ஓ....ஓ....(2)
ஊஉ.....ஊஉ.....ஊஉ.....ஊஉ....ஊ.....
ஹா.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ....
Ooo…oo…oo..oo…oo…
Uuu….uuu….uuu….uuu…uu…
Haaa…..aa…..aa…aa…
ஓ ஒட்டாமலே....சேராமலே....
கல் மனசா இருந்தாலும்
அப்பாவியா பொண்ண கண்டா
பேயும் இறங்கும் பெரும்பாலும்
சிக்கலுன்னு வந்தாக்காதான்
பச்சோந்தியும் நிறம் மாறும்
டகால்டி நீ காச கண்டா
மாறுவியே தினம் தோறும்
Without sticking... without blending...
Even if someone has a heart of stone
If they see an innocent girl
Even a ghost will mostly relent
Only when trouble strikes
Does even a chameleon change its color
Hey trickster, when you see money
You change every single day
புரியுதுடா மாமே
ரைட் எது ராங் எது
வெளங்குது
I understand it now, my friend
What is right and what is wrong
It is clear...
அட சில பல கருந்துங்களால
மயகத்த நீ கலைக்கிறியே
எனக்குள்ள தூங்குற லைன்னதான்
நீ எழுப்புறியே.....ஹேய்....ஆ....
Oh, because of a few dark pillars
You break the spell
The lion sleeping inside me
You are awakening it... heyyyy
கொத்தா கொத்துது போதை
என் பாதை இனி மேல மேல
கத்தா கத்துது கூட்டம் பின்னால
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
My path from now on goes higher and higher
The crowd behind me is shouting
Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy
பச்சை பசுந் தோட்டம்
பொக மூட்டம் அதில் ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
எங்க போயி சேரும் தெரியாதே
A lush green garden
A fog cloud, with dance and celebration inside
Don't know where it will end up
தெளிஞ்சிச்சா....உண்மை வெளங்கிச்சா
உள்ள இறங்கிச்சா....
உன் வருந்துற மனசுக்கு
விருந்துல மருந்துல புரிஞ்சுச்சா
Cleared up? Is the truth clear?
Has it sunk deep inside?
For your grieving heart
Is there medicine in the feast, understood?
காயபட்ட என் மனசோட
நீ வெலக பாத்திருந்த
திரும்ப வரும் வரையில கரையில
நான் காத்திருப்பேன்....ஓ.....
With my wounded heart
I watched you walk away
Until you return back to the shore
I will be waiting...
புத்தம் புது பாதை
என் பாதை இனி மேல மேல
கட்டம் கட்டும் ஆட்டம் இனி மேல
சொல்லி அடிக்கும் நேரம் இனி வீரம்
அது ஏறும் ஏறும்
பேரம் பேச யாரும் கிடையாதே
A brand new path
My path from now on goes higher and higher
The game will be structured from now on
Now is the time to declare and strike, courage
It will rise and rise
There is no one left to bargain
கொத்தா கொத்துது போதை
மேல மேல....
புத்தம் புது பாதை
போதை.....
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
கொத்தா கொத்துது போதை
மேல மேல....
புத்தம் புது பாதை
மேல மேல.......
Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
Higher and higher...
A brand new path
Intoxication...
Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Male: Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
Higher and higher...
A brand new path
Higher and higher...
Koththa koththudhu boadha
Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
En paadha ini mela mela
My path from now on goes higher and higher
Koththa koththudhu boadha
Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
En paadha ini mela mela
My path from now on goes higher and higher
Kaththa kaththudhu koottam pinnaala
The crowd behind me is shouting
Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Pacha pasun thoottam
A lush green garden
Poga moottam adhil aattam paattam
A fog cloud, with dance and celebration inside
Enga poyi serum theriyadhae
Don't know where it will end up
Thaakkuren porula thookkuren
I attack, I snatch the loot
Karaiyil sekkuren
I store it safely on the shore
Ada vazhiyila pazhigala kuzhigala
Oh, along the path, blame and pitfalls
Pazhagida paakkuren
I try to get accustomed to them
Thaeduren thirumbi paakkura
I search, but to look back
Time illa oduren…
There is no time, so I run...
Thaamadhamaa nyaanam porandha
If wisdom dawns late
Paaduren…
I sing...
Pala palakkura porula kandaalae
Whenever you see a shiny, glittering object
Pal izhichu tholaikkiriyae
You grin foolishly and lose yourself
Ponnukkum porulukkum edaiyila
Between a woman and material wealth
Nee thavikkiriyae
You struggle in confusion
Koththa koththudhu boadha
Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
En paadha ini mela mela
My path from now on goes higher and higher
Kaththa kaththudhu koottam pinnala
The crowd behind me is shouting
Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Pacha pasun thoottam
A lush green garden
Poga moottam adhil aattam paattam
A fog cloud, with dance and celebration inside
Enga poyi serum theriyadhae
Don't know where it will end up
Ooo…oo…oo..oo…oo…(2)
Ooo…oo…oo..oo…oo…
Uuu….uuu….uuu….uuu…uu…
Uuu….uuu….uuu….uuu…uu…
Haaa…..aa…..aa…aa…
Haaa…..aa…..aa…aa…
Ottamalae…seramalae…
Without sticking... without blending...
Kal manasa irundhaalum
Even if someone has a heart of stone
Appaviya ponna kanda
If they see an innocent girl
Peiyum erangum perumbaalum
Even a ghost will mostly relent
Sikkalunnu vanthakka thaan
Only when trouble strikes
Pachondhiyum niram maarum
Does even a chameleon change its color
Dagaalty nee kaasa kanda
Hey trickster, when you see money
Maaruviyae dhinam dhoram
You change every single day
Puriyudhu da maamae
I understand it now, my friend
Right edhu wrong edhu
What is right and what is wrong
Velangudhu…
It is clear...
Ada sila pala karunthungalaala
Oh, because of a few dark pillars
Mayakaththa nee kalaikkiriyae
You break the spell
Enakkula thoongura lion-ah thaan
The lion sleeping inside me
Nee ezhuppuriyae…heyyyy
You are awakening it... heyyyy
Koththa koththudhu boadha
Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
En paadha ini mela mela
My path from now on goes higher and higher
Kaththa kaththudhu koottam pinnala
The crowd behind me is shouting
Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Pacha pasun thoottam
A lush green garden
Poga moottam adhil aattam paattam
A fog cloud, with dance and celebration inside
Enga poyi serum theriyadhae
Don't know where it will end up
Thelinjicha…unmai velangicha…
Cleared up? Is the truth clear?
Ulla erangicha…
Has it sunk deep inside?
Un varundhura manasukku
For your grieving heart
Virundhula marundhiila purinjichaa
Is there medicine in the feast, understood?
Kaaya patta en manasoda
With my wounded heart
Nee velaga paathirunthen
I watched you walk away
Thirumba varum varaiyila karaiyila
Until you return back to the shore
Naan kaathiruppen…
I will be waiting...
Putham pudhu paadha
A brand new path
En paadha ini mela mela
My path from now on goes higher and higher
Kattam kattum aattam ini mela
The game will be structured from now on
Solli adikkum neram ini veeram
Now is the time to declare and strike, courage
Adhu yerum yerum
It will rise and rise
Baeram pesa yaarum kidaiyathae
There is no one left to bargain
Koththa koththudhu boadha
Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
Mela mela…
Higher and higher...
Putham pudhu paadha
A brand new path
Boadha…
Intoxication...
Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Chorus: Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Male :Koththa koththudhu boadha
Male: Intoxication hits heavily in clusters
Mela mela…
Higher and higher...
Putham pudhu paadha
A brand new path
Mela mela…
Higher and higher...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Koththa Koththudhu Boadha from Dagaalty is a lively, street-smart energetic track that captures the protagonist's thrill, high-tempo life, and changing worldview. The song uses metaphors of intoxication and fog-filled gardens to depict life's unpredictable trajectory, filled with hustle, greed, deception, and survival instincts. The lyrics reflect a transition from reckless actions to sudden self-realization, as the protagonist rises above setbacks, facing rivals and awakening his inner strength like a sleeping lion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)
“Koththa koththudhu boadha / Kaththa kaththudhu koottam pinnaala”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Koththa' and 'koottam' creates rhythmic pulse.
Eyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Thaakkuren porula thookkuren / Karaiyil sekkuren”
Rhyming ending verb forms 'thookkuren', 'sekkuren', and 'paakkuren' add musicality.
Metaphor
“Pacha pasun thoottam / Poga moottam adhil aattam paattam”
Comparing life's illusions and chaotic environment to a foggy garden filled with dance.
Metaphor
“Enakkula thoongura lion-ah thaan / Nee ezhuppuriyae”
Using the sleeping lion as a metaphor for dormant inner power and courage.
Simile / Analogy
“Sikkalunnu vanthakka thaan / Pachondhiyum niram maarum”
Comparing human adaptability and treacherous nature to a chameleon changing color in trouble.
Did you know?
Trivia
The song features in the 2020 action-comedy film Dagaalty starring Santhanam. The soundtrack was composed by Vijay Narain, with lyrics penned by Subu, delivering a quirky mix of street slangs and fast-paced beats.
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