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Lyrics & meaning

Machi Engalukku

From Meesaya Murukku · 2017

Lyricist
Hip Hop Tamizha
Singer
Hiphop Tamizha
Music director
Hiphop Tamizha
Details
Meesaya Murukku2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Machi engalukku ellamBuddy, for all of us
Oru love-u thaanFriendship is the only thing
Prechananu vanthu puttaBut if trouble comes our way
AvulavudhaanThat is it for you!
Male
Machi engalukku ellamBuddy, for all of us
Oru love-u thaanFriendship is the only thing
Prechananu vanthu puttaBut if trouble comes our way
AvulavudhaanThat is it for you!
Male
Enga oru love-u thaanWe only have one love (friendship)
Nee avulavuthaanYou are finished!
Enga oru love-u thaanWe only have one love
Ini avulavuthaanFrom now on, you are done!
Male
{Machi engalukku ellam{Buddy, for all of us
Oru love-u thaanFriendship is the only thing
Prechananu vanthu puttaBut if trouble comes our way
Avulavudhaan} (2)That is it for you!} (x2)
Male
{Chinna pasanga naanga{We are young guys
Romba nalla pasanga thaangaWe are really good guys
Ana prechananu vandhaBut if trouble arises
Konjam ketta pasanga thaanga} (2)We can be a bit bad too} (x2)
Male
{Machi engalukku ellam{Buddy, for all of us
Oru love-u thaanFriendship is the only thing
Prechananu vanthu puttaBut if trouble comes our way
Avulavudhaan} (2)That is it for you!} (x2)
Male
Natpu irukkuFriendship is there
Un nenja nimuthuHold your chest up high
Ada acham ethukkuHey, why be afraid?
Machan pattaya kelappuBuddy, rock the stage!
Male
Prechanu vandhaIf trouble comes
Adichu norukkuSmash it down
Avan morachi paathaIf he glares at you
Un Meesaya MurukkuTwirl your mustache!
Male
Kirukku kirukkuCrazy, crazy
Naangha konjam kirukkuWe are a bit crazy
Ana engala suthi natpu irukkuBut we are surrounded by friendship
Edhukku edhukkuWhy, oh why?
Ini bayamum edhukkuWhy be afraid anymore?
Aan nenja nimithiHold your chest up high like a man
Un meesaya murukkuTwirl your mustache
Male
Meesaya murukkuTwirl your mustache
Meesaya murukkuTwirl your mustache
Meesaya murukkuTwirl your mustache
Meesaya murukkuTwirl your mustache
Male
Enga oru love-u thaanWe only have one love
Nee avulavuthaanYou are finished!
Enga oru love-u thaanWe only have one love
Ini avulavuthaanFrom now on, you are done!
Male
Meesaya murukkuTwirl your mustache
Meesaya murukkuTwirl your mustache
Meesaya murukkuTwirl your mustache
Meesaya murukkuTwirl your mustache

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Meesaya Murukku is a high-energy youth anthem that celebrates brotherhood, self-confidence, and fearless resilience. The lyrics convey that while the group of friends are harmless and well-mannered by default, they are fully capable of standing up for themselves and confronting any opposition that comes their way.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Symbolism / Metaphor

Un Meesaya Murukku

Twirling the mustache ('Meesaya Murukku') symbolizes male pride, courage, and facing challenges with defiance.

Epizeuxis (Repetition)

Meesaya murukku

Immediate repetition of 'Meesaya murukku' creates rhythm, urgency, and reinforces the core theme of bravery.

Iyaibu (Rhyme)

Kirukku kirukku / Naangha konjam kirukku / Ana engala suthi natpu irukku

The lines end with rhyming sounds like 'kirukku' and 'irukku' to build a catchy, rhythmic flow characteristic of Tamil hip-hop.

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Trivia

Meesaya Murukku (2017) marked the directorial and lead acting debut of Hip Hop Tamizha (Aadhi), who also composed the music and penned the lyrics. The title track became a massive anthem among youth and college students across Tamil Nadu.

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