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Lyrics & meaning

Marana Mass

From Petta · 2018

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Anirudh Ravichander
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Petta2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thatlaatam dhaangaUnsteady rhythm, bear with it
Tharlaanga song ahA wild, top-tier song
Ullaara vandhaanaaIf he steps inside
Pollaadha veangaA fierce tiger!
Male
Thatlaatam dhaangaUnsteady rhythm, bear with it
Tharlaanga song ahA wild, top-tier song
Ullaara vandhaanaaIf he steps inside
Pollaadha veangaA fierce tiger!
Male
Thimuraama vaangaCome without arrogance
Bulpaaidu veengaOr your face will swell up like a bulb
Morappoda nippaanaaIf he stands with a stern glare
Muttaama pongaLeave without clashing!
Male
Gethaa nadandhu varaanHe walks in with ultimate style
Gate ah ellaam kadandhu varaanCrossing through all the gates
Tha vediya onnu podu thillaalaHey, burst a cracker in celebration!
Male
Sleeve ah surutti varaanHe walks in rolling up his sleeves
Collor ah thaan peratti varaanHe walks in popping up his collar
Mudiya siluppi uttaa yerum ullaara…Flip his hair and the high kicks in inside!
Male
Thatlaatam dhaangaUnsteady rhythm, bear with it
Tharlaanga song ahA wild, top-tier song
Ullaara vandhaanaaIf he steps inside
Pollaadha veangaA fierce tiger!
Male
Thimuraama vaangaCome without arrogance
Bulpaaidu veengaOr your face will swell up like a bulb
Morappoda nippaanaaIf he stands with a stern glare
Muttaama pongaLeave without clashing!
Chorus
Hei hei hei …(4)Hey hey hey ...(x4)
Male
Evandaa melaWho is above?
Evandaa keezhaWho is below?
Ellaa uyiraiyumEvery single living soul
Onnaavae paaruTreat as equal
Male
Mudinja varaikumAs much as possible
Anba seruSpread and gather love
Thalayil yethi vachuPlacing him on their heads
Kondaadum ooruThis town celebrates him
Male
Nyaayam irundhuIf you have justice on your side
Edhuththu variyaaAnd come forward
Unna madhippenI will respect you
Adhu en pazhakkamThat is my habit
Male
Kaala izhuthuIf you try to pull legs
Uyara nenachaaJust to rise up high
Ketta paya sirHe is a bad guy, sir
Idiyaa idikkumHe will strike like thunder!
Male
Gethaa nadandhu varaanHe walks in with ultimate style
Gate ah ellaam kadandhu varaanCrossing through all the gates
Tha vediya onnu podu thillaalaHey, burst a cracker in celebration!
Male
Sleeve ah surutti varaanHe walks in rolling up his sleeves
Collor ah thaan peratti varaanHe walks in popping up his collar
Mudiya siluppi uttaa yerum ullaara…Flip his hair and the high kicks in inside!
Male
Thatlaatam dhaangaUnsteady rhythm, bear with it
Tharlaanga song ahA wild, top-tier song
Ullaara vandhaanaaIf he steps inside
Pollaadha veangaA fierce tiger!
Male
Thimuraama vaangaCome without arrogance
Bulpaaidu veengaOr your face will swell up like a bulb
Morappoda nippaanaaIf he stands with a stern glare
Muttaama pongaLeave without clashing!
Male
Ittal pathiriHigh energy folk rhythmic chant
Sollu puthiriSpeak the puzzle
Ittal pathiri sollu puthiriHigh energy folk rhythmic chant
SalphiloRhythmic vocal refrain
Chorus :Hei hei hei …(2)Chorus: Hey hey hey ...(x2)
Male
Ittalu pathiriHigh energy folk rhythmic chant
Sollu puthiriSpeak the puzzle
Ittalu pathiri sollu puthiriHigh energy folk rhythmic chant
SalphiloRhythmic vocal refrain
Chorus :Hei hei hei …(2)Chorus: Hei hei hei ...(x2)
Male
Ittal pathiriHigh energy folk rhythmic chant
Sollu puthiriSpeak the puzzle
Ittal pathiri sollu puthiriHigh energy folk rhythmic chant
SalphiloRhythmic vocal refrain
Chorus :Hei hei hei …(2)Chorus: Hei hei hei ...(x2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song, titled 'Marana Mass' from the movie Petta (2019), is a high-energy celebratory mass anthem dedicated to Superstar Rajinikanth's iconic screen presence and style. It praises his swagger, characteristic mannerisms such as flipping his hair and popping his collar, and his aura that commands immediate respect.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Pollaadha veanga

Compares the protagonist to a fierce tiger ('Pollaadha veanga') entering the arena.

Iyaippu (End Rhyme)

Sleeve ah surutti varaan / Collor ah thaan peratti varaan

Repetition of ending sound '-varaan' across consecutive lines to build musical rhythm.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Morappoda nippaanaa / Muttaama ponga

Repetition of initial consonant 'M' sound in 'Morappoda' and 'Muttaama'.

Hyperbole / Visual Imagery

Bulpaaidu veenga

Exaggerated street-slang imagery describing swelling up like an electric bulb when getting hit.

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Trivia

Composed by Anirudh Ravichander with lyrics by Vivek, 'Marana Mass' features opening vocals by the legendary S. P. Balasubrahmanyam alongside Anirudh. The song incorporates Chennai local gaana folk elements and pays homage to Rajinikanth's iconic 1980s mannerisms.

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