Mannenna Vepenna
From Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal · 2016
- Lyricist
- Comedy Bazaar Maran
- Singers
- Dolak Jagan, Mukesh, Chennai Boys Choir
- Music director
- Santhosh Dhayanidhi
- Details
- Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal2016
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Naatla irukkalaam | There may be in the country |
| Vootula irukkalaam | There may be in the house |
| Aayiram friend-u | A thousand friends |
| Male | |
| Ivan adangaatha friend-u | He is an uncontrollable friend |
| Ivan ayogiya friend-u | He is a dishonest friend |
| Ivan anaagareega friend-u | He is an uncivilized friend |
| Ivan araajaga friend-u | He is an anarchic friend |
| Ivan aanava friend-u | He is an arrogant friend |
| Moththathula oru | Overall, he is an |
| Alpamaana friend-u | Insignificant, cheap friend |
| Friend-u ….friend-u | Friend... friend |
| Friend-u… friend-u | Friend... friend |
| Male | |
| Mannenna veppenna velakkenna | Kerosene, neem oil, lamp oil |
| Ivan ekkedu kettaathaan enakkenna.. | What do I care whichever way he gets ruined? |
| Darrraana daarraaana damukkenna | Darraana daarraana damukkenna |
| Ivan kodumpaavi bommaiya koluthenna | What if we burn his effigy like a heinous sinner? |
| Male | |
| Oora suththum maadu | A cow wandering around the town |
| Ivan onnaa number fraudu | He is a number one fraud |
| Un nenja nakka vandhaa | If he comes to lick your heart |
| Nee nikkaamalae odu | Run away without stopping |
| Male | |
| Thalaiya thalaiya aattuvaan | He will nod his head repeatedly |
| Filimathaanae kaattuvaan | He will put on a big dramatic act |
| Pinju pona tyre vachu | Using a worn-out tire |
| Peelaa vandiya ottuvaan | He will ride a boastful vehicle |
| Male | |
| : Kaiya odachi | : Breaking his hand |
| Avan kaala odachi | Breaking his leg |
| Avan moonja odachi | Breaking his face |
| Vaaya odachi | Breaking his mouth |
| Kuththa poren daa | I am going to stab him, man |
| Male | |
| Kaiya odachi | Breaking his hand |
| Kaala odachi | Breaking his leg |
| Moonja odachi | Breaking his face |
| Vaaya odachi | Breaking his mouth |
| Thozha urichi | Skinning his shoulder |
| Dolaak thatchi | Stitching a dholak drum |
| Kuththa poren daa | I am going to stab him, man |
| Male | |
| Mannenna veppenna velakkenna | Kerosene, neem oil, lamp oil |
| Ivan ekkedu kettaathaan enakkenna.. | What do I care whichever way he gets ruined? |
| Darrraana daarraaana damukkenna | Darraana daarraana damukkenna |
| Ivan kodumpaavi bommaiya koluthenna | What if we burn his effigy like a heinous sinner? |
| Chorus | |
| Hey..hey..hey… | Hey..hey..hey... |
| Hey..hey..hey… | Hey..hey..hey... |
| Male | |
| Ivan manushan illa maanikkam | He is not a human, he is a gem (sarcastic) |
| Solra vaayi konikkum | The mouth that says it will twist |
| Adi sarukkum yaanaikkum | Even an elephant stumbles |
| Thirundha maattaan ennikkum | He will never reform |
| Male | |
| Ponnunganaa pesuvaanae | If it's girls, he will keep chatting |
| Pozhudhu varaikkum | Until daylight |
| Ivan poga maatan | He won't leave |
| Police-thaan varra varaikkum | Until the police arrive |
| Male | |
| Torture rathaan koduppaanae | He only gives pure torture |
| Enga future-a paperaa kizhippaanae | He tears up our future like paper |
| Thozh koduppaan thozhanae | A friend gives a shoulder to lean on |
| Ivan pazhatha mattum thinnuputtu | He eats only the fruit |
| Thola mattum koduppaan | And hands over only the peel |
| Male | |
| Kaiya odachi | Breaking his hand |
| Avan kaala odachi | Breaking his leg |
| Avan moonja odachi | Breaking his face |
| Vaaya odachi | Breaking his mouth |
| Kuththa poren daa | I am going to stab him, man |
| Male | |
| Kaiya odachi | Breaking his hand |
| Kaala odachi | Breaking his leg |
| Moonja odachi | Breaking his face |
| Vaaya odachi | Breaking his mouth |
| Thozha urichi | Skinning his shoulder |
| Dolaak thatchi | Stitching a dholak drum |
| Kuththa poren daa | I am going to stab him, man |
| Male | |
| Mannenna veppenna velakkenna | Kerosene, neem oil, lamp oil |
| Ivan ekkedu kettaathaan enakkenna.. | What do I care whichever way he gets ruined? |
| Darrraana daarraaana damukkenna | Darraana daarraana damukkenna |
| Ivan kodumpaavi bommaiya koluthenna | What if we burn his effigy like a heinous sinner? |
| Chorus | |
| …………………….. | .................... |
| Male | |
| Naan aasappattenae | I desired it |
| Avastha pattnenae | I suffered agony |
| Auto bomba akkula vachi | Keeping an auto bomb under my armpit |
| Allal pattenae | I suffered greatly |
| Male | |
| Naanga railu pettiyae | We are train compartments |
| Engala kalati vittiyae | You unhooked us and let us go |
| Friendship-la petrol oothi | Pouring petrol into friendship |
| Koluthi vittiyae | You set it on fire |
| Male | |
| Kaakkaa mutta | Crow's egg |
| Kanna kaatti | Showing eyes |
| Thonga vitta | Left hanging |
| Thogura Vitta | Left trapped |
| Palavaatti | Many times |
| Un mutham onnum | Any of your kisses |
| Venaam podi | Not needed, go away girl |
| Raththatha tharuvaan | He will give his blood |
| Nanban thaandi | Only a true friend will |
| Male | |
| Kaiya odachi | Breaking his hand |
| Avan kaala odachi | Breaking his leg |
| Avan moonja odachi | Breaking his face |
| Vaaya odachi | Breaking his mouth |
| Kuththa poren daa | I am going to stab him, man |
| Male | |
| Kaiya odachi | Breaking his hand |
| Kaala odachi | Breaking his leg |
| Moonja odachi | Breaking his face |
| Vaaya odachi | Breaking his mouth |
| Thozha urichi | Skinning his shoulder |
| Dolaak thatchi | Stitching a dholak drum |
| Kuththa poren daa | I am going to stab him, man |
| Male | |
| Adangappaa | My goodness! |
| Idhu ulaga nadippuda saami | This is world-class acting, man! |
| Male | |
| Machi edhukkuda unakkindha | Dude, why do you need all this |
| Vilambaram | Publicity? |
| Un Friendshippae venaam pa | We don't need your friendship, man |
| Kelamburom | We are leaving |
| Pudhushpudhsa poiyya solli | Telling brand new lies |
| Potlam kattuvan | He wraps them into packages |
| Andha aattu thola mela pottu | Draping that sheep's skin over himself |
| Enghala vettuvan | He slaughters us |
| Male | |
| Kaiya odachi | Breaking his hand |
| Avan kaala odachi | Breaking his leg |
| Avan moonja odachi | Breaking his face |
| Vaaya odachi | Breaking his mouth |
| Kuththa poren daa | I am going to stab him, man |
| Male | |
| Kaiya odachi | Breaking his hand |
| Kaala odachi | Breaking his leg |
| Moonja odachi | Breaking his face |
| Vaaya odachi | Breaking his mouth |
| Thozha urichi | Skinning his shoulder |
| Dolaak thatchi | Stitching a dholak drum |
| Kuththa poren daa | I am going to stab him, man |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………… | .................... |
| Male | |
| Saagumpodhu kooda | Even while dying |
| Aduthavanukku tholla kodukkaama | Without causing trouble to others |
| Saagavae maattaanugadaa…. | They won't even die, man! |
நாட்ல இருக்கலாம்
வூட்டுல இருக்கலாம்
ஆயிரம் பிரண்டு
There may be in the country
There may be in the house
A thousand friends
இவன் அடங்காத
பிரண்டு இவன் அயோக்கிய
பிரண்டு இவன் அநாகரீக
பிரண்டு இவன் அராஜக
பிரண்டு இவன் ஆணவ
பிரண்டு மொத்ததுல ஒரு
அல்பமான பிரண்டு பிரண்டு
பிரண்டு பிரண்டு பிரண்டு
He is an uncontrollable friend
He is a dishonest friend
He is an uncivilized friend
He is an anarchic friend
He is an arrogant friend
Overall, he is an
Insignificant, cheap friend
Friend... friend
Friend... friend
மண்ணெண்ன
வேப்பெண்ண வெளக்கென்ன
இவன் எக்கேடு கெட்டா தான்
எனக்கென்ன தர்ரானா டாரானா
டமுக்கென்ன இவன் கொடும்
பாவி பூமிய கொல்லுதென்ன
Kerosene, neem oil, lamp oil
What do I care whichever way he gets ruined?
Darraana daarraana damukkenna
What if we burn his effigy like a heinous sinner?
ஊர சுத்தும் மாடு
இவன் ஒன்னா நம்பர்
பிராடு உன் நெஞ்ச நக்க
வந்தா நீ நிக்காமலே ஓடு
A cow wandering around the town
He is a number one fraud
If he comes to lick your heart
Run away without stopping
தலைய தலைய
ஆட்டுவான் பிலிம்ம தானே
காட்டுவான் பிஞ்சு போன
டயர் வச்சு பீலா வண்டிய
ஓட்டுவான்
He will nod his head repeatedly
He will put on a big dramatic act
Using a worn-out tire
He will ride a boastful vehicle
கைய உடைச்சி
அவன் கால உடைச்சி
அவன் மூஞ்ச உடைச்சி
வாய உடைச்சி குத்த
போறேன் டா
: Breaking his hand
Breaking his leg
Breaking his face
Breaking his mouth
I am going to stab him, man
கைய உடைச்சி
கால உடைச்சி மூஞ்ச
உடைச்சி வாய உடைச்சி
தோள உரிச்சி டோலாக்
தட்சி குத்த போறேன் டா
Breaking his hand
Breaking his leg
Breaking his face
Breaking his mouth
Skinning his shoulder
Stitching a dholak drum
I am going to stab him, man
மண்ணெண்ன
வேப்பெண்ண வெளக்கென்ன
இவன் எக்கேடு கெட்டா தான்
எனக்கென்ன தர்ரானா டாரானா
டமுக்கென்ன இவன் கொடும்
பாவி பூமிய கொல்லுதென்ன
Kerosene, neem oil, lamp oil
What do I care whichever way he gets ruined?
Darraana daarraana damukkenna
What if we burn his effigy like a heinous sinner?
ஹே ஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே
ஹே
Hey..hey..hey...
Hey..hey..hey...
இவன் மனுஷன்
இல்ல மாணிக்கம் சொல்ற
வாயி கோணிக்கும் அடி
சருக்கும் யானைக்கும்
திருந்த மாட்டான்
என்னிக்கும்
He is not a human, he is a gem (sarcastic)
The mouth that says it will twist
Even an elephant stumbles
He will never reform
பொன்னுங்கனா
பேசுவானே பொழுது
வரைக்கும் இவன் போக
மாட்டான் போலீஸ் தான்
வர்ற வரைக்கும்
If it's girls, he will keep chatting
Until daylight
He won't leave
Until the police arrive
டார்ச்சர தான்
கொடுப்பானே எங்க பியூச்சர
பேப்பரா கிழிப்பானே தோள்
கொடுப்பான் தோழனே இவன்
பழத்த மட்டும் தின்னு புட்டு
தோள மட்டும் கொடுப்பான்
He only gives pure torture
He tears up our future like paper
A friend gives a shoulder to lean on
He eats only the fruit
And hands over only the peel
கைய உடைச்சி
அவன் கால உடைச்சி
அவன் மூஞ்ச உடைச்சி
வாய உடைச்சி குத்த
போறேன் டா
Breaking his hand
Breaking his leg
Breaking his face
Breaking his mouth
I am going to stab him, man
கைய உடைச்சி
கால உடைச்சி மூஞ்ச
உடைச்சி வாய உடைச்சி
தோள உரிச்சி டோலாக்
தட்சி குத்த போறேன் டா
Breaking his hand
Breaking his leg
Breaking his face
Breaking his mouth
Skinning his shoulder
Stitching a dholak drum
I am going to stab him, man
மண்ணெண்ன
வேப்பெண்ண வெளக்கென்ன
இவன் எக்கேடு கெட்டா தான்
எனக்கென்ன தர்ரானா டாரானா
டமுக்கென்ன இவன் கொடும்
பாவி பூமிய கொல்லுதென்ன
Kerosene, neem oil, lamp oil
What do I care whichever way he gets ruined?
Darraana daarraana damukkenna
What if we burn his effigy like a heinous sinner?
.....................................
....................
நான் ஆச பட்டேனே
அவஸ்த பட்டேனே ஆட்டோ
பாம்ம அக்குல வச்சி அல்லல்
பட்டேனே
I desired it
I suffered agony
Keeping an auto bomb under my armpit
I suffered greatly
நாங்க ரயிலு
பெட்டியே எங்கள கழட்டி
விட்டியே பிரண்டுஷிப்ல
பெட்ரோல் ஊத்தி கொளுத்தி
விட்டியே
We are train compartments
You unhooked us and let us go
Pouring petrol into friendship
You set it on fire
காக்கா முட்ட
கண்ண கட்டி தொங்க
விட்டா தோகுற விட்ட
பல வாட்டி உன் முத்தம்
ஒன்னும் வேணாம் போடி
ரத்தத்த தருவான் நண்பன்
தாண்டி
Crow's egg
Showing eyes
Left hanging
Left trapped
Many times
Any of your kisses
Not needed, go away girl
He will give his blood
Only a true friend will
கைய உடைச்சி
அவன் கால உடைச்சி
அவன் மூஞ்ச உடைச்சி
வாய உடைச்சி குத்த
போறேன் டா
Breaking his hand
Breaking his leg
Breaking his face
Breaking his mouth
I am going to stab him, man
கைய உடைச்சி
கால உடைச்சி மூஞ்ச
உடைச்சி வாய உடைச்சி
தோள உரிச்சி டோலாக்
தட்சி குத்த போறேன் டா
Breaking his hand
Breaking his leg
Breaking his face
Breaking his mouth
Skinning his shoulder
Stitching a dholak drum
I am going to stab him, man
அடேங்கப்பா
இது உலக நடிப்பு டா
சாமி
My goodness!
This is world-class acting, man!
மச்சி எதுக்குடா
உனக்கிந்த விளம்பரம்
உன் பிரண்டுஷிப்பே
வேணாம் பா கிளம்புறோம்
புதுசு புதுசா பொய்ய சொல்லி
பொட்டலம் கட்டுவான் அந்த
ஆட்டு தோல மேல போட்டு
எங்கள வெட்டுவான்
Dude, why do you need all this
Publicity?
We don't need your friendship, man
We are leaving
Telling brand new lies
He wraps them into packages
Draping that sheep's skin over himself
He slaughters us
கைய உடைச்சி
அவன் கால உடைச்சி
அவன் மூஞ்ச உடைச்சி
வாய உடைச்சி குத்த
போறேன் டா
Breaking his hand
Breaking his leg
Breaking his face
Breaking his mouth
I am going to stab him, man
கைய உடைச்சி
கால உடைச்சி மூஞ்ச
உடைச்சி வாய உடைச்சி
தோள உரிச்சி டோலாக்
தட்சி குத்த போறேன் டா
Breaking his hand
Breaking his leg
Breaking his face
Breaking his mouth
Skinning his shoulder
Stitching a dholak drum
I am going to stab him, man
......................................
....................
சாகும் போது கூட
அடுத்தவனுக்கு தொல்லை
குடுக்காம சாகவே
மாட்டானுங்கடா
Even while dying
Without causing trouble to others
They won't even die, man!
Naatla irukkalaam
There may be in the country
Vootula irukkalaam
There may be in the house
Aayiram friend-u
A thousand friends
Ivan adangaatha friend-u
He is an uncontrollable friend
Ivan ayogiya friend-u
He is a dishonest friend
Ivan anaagareega friend-u
He is an uncivilized friend
Ivan araajaga friend-u
He is an anarchic friend
Ivan aanava friend-u
He is an arrogant friend
Moththathula oru
Overall, he is an
Alpamaana friend-u
Insignificant, cheap friend
Friend-u ….friend-u
Friend... friend
Friend-u… friend-u
Friend... friend
Mannenna veppenna velakkenna
Kerosene, neem oil, lamp oil
Ivan ekkedu kettaathaan enakkenna..
What do I care whichever way he gets ruined?
Darrraana daarraaana damukkenna
Darraana daarraana damukkenna
Ivan kodumpaavi bommaiya koluthenna
What if we burn his effigy like a heinous sinner?
Oora suththum maadu
A cow wandering around the town
Ivan onnaa number fraudu
He is a number one fraud
Un nenja nakka vandhaa
If he comes to lick your heart
Nee nikkaamalae odu
Run away without stopping
Thalaiya thalaiya aattuvaan
He will nod his head repeatedly
Filimathaanae kaattuvaan
He will put on a big dramatic act
Pinju pona tyre vachu
Using a worn-out tire
Peelaa vandiya ottuvaan
He will ride a boastful vehicle
: Kaiya odachi
: Breaking his hand
Avan kaala odachi
Breaking his leg
Avan moonja odachi
Breaking his face
Vaaya odachi
Breaking his mouth
Kuththa poren daa
I am going to stab him, man
Kaiya odachi
Breaking his hand
Kaala odachi
Breaking his leg
Moonja odachi
Breaking his face
Vaaya odachi
Breaking his mouth
Thozha urichi
Skinning his shoulder
Dolaak thatchi
Stitching a dholak drum
Kuththa poren daa
I am going to stab him, man
Mannenna veppenna velakkenna
Kerosene, neem oil, lamp oil
Ivan ekkedu kettaathaan enakkenna..
What do I care whichever way he gets ruined?
Darrraana daarraaana damukkenna
Darraana daarraana damukkenna
Ivan kodumpaavi bommaiya koluthenna
What if we burn his effigy like a heinous sinner?
Hey..hey..hey…
Hey..hey..hey...
Hey..hey..hey…
Hey..hey..hey...
Ivan manushan illa maanikkam
He is not a human, he is a gem (sarcastic)
Solra vaayi konikkum
The mouth that says it will twist
Adi sarukkum yaanaikkum
Even an elephant stumbles
Thirundha maattaan ennikkum
He will never reform
Ponnunganaa pesuvaanae
If it's girls, he will keep chatting
Pozhudhu varaikkum
Until daylight
Ivan poga maatan
He won't leave
Police-thaan varra varaikkum
Until the police arrive
Torture rathaan koduppaanae
He only gives pure torture
Enga future-a paperaa kizhippaanae
He tears up our future like paper
Thozh koduppaan thozhanae
A friend gives a shoulder to lean on
Ivan pazhatha mattum thinnuputtu
He eats only the fruit
Thola mattum koduppaan
And hands over only the peel
Kaiya odachi
Breaking his hand
Avan kaala odachi
Breaking his leg
Avan moonja odachi
Breaking his face
Vaaya odachi
Breaking his mouth
Kuththa poren daa
I am going to stab him, man
Kaiya odachi
Breaking his hand
Kaala odachi
Breaking his leg
Moonja odachi
Breaking his face
Vaaya odachi
Breaking his mouth
Thozha urichi
Skinning his shoulder
Dolaak thatchi
Stitching a dholak drum
Kuththa poren daa
I am going to stab him, man
Mannenna veppenna velakkenna
Kerosene, neem oil, lamp oil
Ivan ekkedu kettaathaan enakkenna..
What do I care whichever way he gets ruined?
Darrraana daarraaana damukkenna
Darraana daarraana damukkenna
Ivan kodumpaavi bommaiya koluthenna
What if we burn his effigy like a heinous sinner?
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Naan aasappattenae
I desired it
Avastha pattnenae
I suffered agony
Auto bomba akkula vachi
Keeping an auto bomb under my armpit
Allal pattenae
I suffered greatly
Naanga railu pettiyae
We are train compartments
Engala kalati vittiyae
You unhooked us and let us go
Friendship-la petrol oothi
Pouring petrol into friendship
Koluthi vittiyae
You set it on fire
Kaakkaa mutta
Crow's egg
Kanna kaatti
Showing eyes
Thonga vitta
Left hanging
Thogura Vitta
Left trapped
Palavaatti
Many times
Un mutham onnum
Any of your kisses
Venaam podi
Not needed, go away girl
Raththatha tharuvaan
He will give his blood
Nanban thaandi
Only a true friend will
Kaiya odachi
Breaking his hand
Avan kaala odachi
Breaking his leg
Avan moonja odachi
Breaking his face
Vaaya odachi
Breaking his mouth
Kuththa poren daa
I am going to stab him, man
Kaiya odachi
Breaking his hand
Kaala odachi
Breaking his leg
Moonja odachi
Breaking his face
Vaaya odachi
Breaking his mouth
Thozha urichi
Skinning his shoulder
Dolaak thatchi
Stitching a dholak drum
Kuththa poren daa
I am going to stab him, man
Adangappaa
My goodness!
Idhu ulaga nadippuda saami
This is world-class acting, man!
Machi edhukkuda unakkindha
Dude, why do you need all this
Vilambaram
Publicity?
Un Friendshippae venaam pa
We don't need your friendship, man
Kelamburom
We are leaving
Pudhushpudhsa poiyya solli
Telling brand new lies
Potlam kattuvan
He wraps them into packages
Andha aattu thola mela pottu
Draping that sheep's skin over himself
Enghala vettuvan
He slaughters us
Kaiya odachi
Breaking his hand
Avan kaala odachi
Breaking his leg
Avan moonja odachi
Breaking his face
Vaaya odachi
Breaking his mouth
Kuththa poren daa
I am going to stab him, man
Kaiya odachi
Breaking his hand
Kaala odachi
Breaking his leg
Moonja odachi
Breaking his face
Vaaya odachi
Breaking his mouth
Thozha urichi
Skinning his shoulder
Dolaak thatchi
Stitching a dholak drum
Kuththa poren daa
I am going to stab him, man
………………………………
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Saagumpodhu kooda
Even while dying
Aduthavanukku tholla kodukkaama
Without causing trouble to others
Saagavae maattaanugadaa….
They won't even die, man!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song from 'Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal' is a humorous, energetic, and highly sarcastic rant against selfish, toxic, and unreliable friends. Delivered in local Chennai street slang (Gaana style), the lyrics vent extreme frustration at companions who pretend to be loyal but end up betraying, exploiting, and ruining their friends' peace and future.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kaiya odachi / Kaala odachi / Moonja odachi / Vaaya odachi”
Repeated use of the suffix '-odachi' at the end of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic, punchy cadence.
Assonance & Alliteration (Edhugai / Monnai)
“Mannenna veppenna velakkenna”
Rhythmic listing of oils ('Mannenna veppenna velakkenna') with matching syllable sounds for comedic emphasis.
Metaphor
“Ivan pazhatha mattum thinnuputtu / Thola mattum koduppaan”
Comparing a fake friend to a wolf in sheep's clothing or someone giving peel instead of fruit.
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Trivia
The track is from the 2017 Tamil comedy movie 'Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal', directed by Mahendran Rajamani, with music composed by Santhosh Dhayanidhi. The lyrics prominently feature local Madras (Chennai) slang to express comical frustration regarding toxic male bonding.
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