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Lyrics & meaning

Koththa Koththudhu Boadha

From Dagaalty · 2020

Lyricist
Subu
Singers
Santhosh Narayanan, Govind Vasantha
Music director
Vijay Narain
Movie name
Dagaalty
Movie release year
2020
Lyrics added on
4 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Koththa koththudhu boadha
En paadha ini mela mela
Koththa koththudhu boadha
En paadha ini mela mela
Kaththa kaththudhu koottam pinnaala
Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Pacha pasun thoottam
Poga moottam adhil aattam paattam
Enga poyi serum theriyadhae
Thaakkuren porula thookkuren
Karaiyil sekkuren
Ada vazhiyila pazhigala kuzhigala
Pazhagida paakkuren
Thaeduren thirumbi paakkura
Time illa oduren…
Thaamadhamaa nyaanam porandha
Paaduren…
Pala palakkura porula kandaalae
Pal izhichu tholaikkiriyae
Ponnukkum porulukkum edaiyila
Nee thavikkiriyae
Koththa koththudhu boadha
En paadha ini mela mela
Kaththa kaththudhu koottam pinnala
Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Pacha pasun thoottam
Poga moottam adhil aattam paattam
Enga poyi serum theriyadhae
Ooo…oo…oo..oo…oo…(2)
Uuu….uuu….uuu….uuu…uu…
Haaa…..aa…..aa…aa…
Ottamalae…seramalae…
Kal manasa irundhaalum
Appaviya ponna kanda
Peiyum erangum perumbaalum
Sikkalunnu vanthakka thaan
Pachondhiyum niram maarum
Dagaalty nee kaasa kanda
Maaruviyae dhinam dhoram
Puriyudhu da maamae
Right edhu wrong edhu
Velangudhu…
Ada sila pala karunthungalaala
Mayakaththa nee kalaikkiriyae
Enakkula thoongura lion-ah thaan
Nee ezhuppuriyae…heyyyy
Koththa koththudhu boadha
En paadha ini mela mela
Kaththa kaththudhu koottam pinnala
Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Pacha pasun thoottam
Poga moottam adhil aattam paattam
Enga poyi serum theriyadhae
Thelinjicha…unmai velangicha…
Ulla erangicha…
Un varundhura manasukku
Virundhula marundhiila purinjichaa
Kaaya patta en manasoda
Nee velaga paathirunthen
Thirumba varum varaiyila karaiyila
Naan kaathiruppen…
Putham pudhu paadha
En paadha ini mela mela
Kattam kattum aattam ini mela
Solli adikkum neram ini veeram
Adhu yerum yerum
Baeram pesa yaarum kidaiyathae
Koththa koththudhu boadha
Mela mela…
Putham pudhu paadha
Boadha…
Chorus :Heyy heyy heyy heyy
Male :Koththa koththudhu boadha
Mela mela…
Putham pudhu paadha
Mela mela…
A heavy rush hits in waves, is it enough?
My path goes higher and higher from now on!
A heavy rush hits in waves, is it enough?
My path goes higher and higher from now on!
The crowd is screaming behind me!
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
A lush green garden,
a blanket of smoke with song and dance inside,
where will it all end up? Nobody knows!
I strike, I snatch the loot,
and bring it safely ashore.
On the way, the blame and the traps,
I try to get used to them.
I'm searching; with no time
to look back, I keep running...
Since wisdom dawned a bit too late,
I sing my song...
The moment you see something shining,
you grin wide and lose your mind!
Torn between the girl and the money,
you are struggling in distress!
A heavy rush hits in waves, is it enough?
My path goes higher and higher from now on!
The crowd is screaming behind me!
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
A lush green garden,
a blanket of smoke with song and dance inside,
where will it all end up? Nobody knows!
Oh... oh... oh... oh... oh...
Ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh... ooh...
Haa... aa... aa... aa...
Without bonding... without getting close...
Even if a heart is made of stone,
when it sees an innocent girl,
even a demon would usually soften!
Only when trouble comes around
does a chameleon change its color.
You trickster, when you see cash,
you change every single day!
I get it now, buddy!
What is right and what is wrong,
is clear to me now...
With a few strong waking moments,
you are clearing away the confusion!
The lion that was sleeping inside me,
you are waking it up... hey!
A heavy rush hits in waves, is it enough?
My path goes higher and higher from now on!
The crowd is screaming behind me!
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
A lush green garden,
a blanket of smoke with song and dance inside,
where will it all end up? Nobody knows!
Did your mind clear up? Did you realize the truth?
Did it sink in deep?
For your aching heart,
there is no cure in a feast, did you understand?
With my wounded heart,
I watched as you walked away.
Until you return, here on the shore,
I will keep waiting...
A brand new path,
my path goes higher and higher from now on!
From now on, the game of cornering begins!
Now is the time to call the shot and strike; courage
will keep rising and rising!
There is no one left to bargain with!
A heavy rush hits in waves, is it enough?
Higher and higher...
A brand new path,
is it enough?...
Chorus: Hey hey hey hey
Male: A heavy rush hits in waves, is it enough?
Higher and higher...
A brand new path,
Higher and higher...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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.

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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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