Mattakku Mattakku
From Kennedy Club · 2019
- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singer
- Keerthi Sagathia
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Details
- Kennedy Club2019
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Hoohooo oooo ooo ooo hooo hooo | Hoohooo oooo ooo ooo hooo hooo |
| Sema kaattu kaattu sema kaattu | Show a grand performance, show it, a grand performance! |
| Ada kaaththu kaaththu kila poottu | Ah, wait patiently and apply the key lock! |
| Male | |
| Koor theettu theettu koor theettu | Sharpen your edge, sharpen it, sharpen your edge! |
| Kuri paarthu vetrigalai eettu | Aim at the target and reap victories! |
| Male | |
| HaanChorus :Vilaiyatilae vilayadidum | Chorus: Playing around in the game |
| Male :Athigarathin baashaigal palavitham | Male: The languages of authority are of many kinds |
| Chorus :Veri erutha vizhi seerutha | Chorus: Is passion rising? Are eyes raging? |
| Male :Athu thaanae un kaigalil ayutham | Male: That itself is the ultimate weapon in your hands |
| Chorus | |
| Madha yaanai polae thatti | Pushing ahead like an elephant in rut |
| Male :Melae munnaeru | Male: Move forward and rise high |
| Chorus :Thadai meeri vendraal | Chorus: If you overcome obstacles and win |
| Male :Neeyae naalai varalaru | Male: You yourself will become tomorrow's history |
| Vilaiyadu…uuu | Play on! |
| Bale bale bale bale bale bale vaaa | Bravo, bravo! Come on! |
| Chorus | |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Chorus | |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Male | |
| Sema kaattu kaattu sema kaattu | Show a grand performance, show it, a grand performance! |
| Ada kaaththu kaaththu kila poottu | Ah, wait patiently and apply the key lock! |
| Male | |
| Koor theettu theettu koor theettu | Sharpen your edge, sharpen it, sharpen your edge! |
| Kuri paarthu vetrigalai eettu | Aim at the target and reap victories! |
| Male | |
| Hoo ooo hoo oo hoo oo hoo ooo | Hoo ooo hoo oo hoo oo hoo ooo |
| Ooo ooo oo oo oo oo oo ooo oooo ooo ooo | Ooo ooo oo oo oo oo oo ooo oooo ooo ooo |
| Chorus | |
| Dhoom machalae | Create a massive sensation! |
| Hosh udalae | Blow everyone's minds away! |
| Sar uthakae | Keep your head held high! |
| Jeet manalae | Embrace the sweet victory! |
| Male | |
| Kadai kodiyil yetho | At the extreme edge of somewhere |
| Oru ooril piranthomae | We were born in a small village |
| Pala perthoda yengum | Along with many other people |
| Oru paadhai adainthomae | We found our shared path |
| Male | |
| Endro vendra unnoda kathaiyai | The world will not care to listen |
| Ulagam ketkaathu..uuu | To the story of what you won yesterday |
| Enna seithaai ippothu endrae | It only looks at what you achieve right now |
| Paarkum munneru..uuu | So charge forward! |
| Male | |
| Unmaigal vetri kaana naalagum | Truth takes time to taste victory |
| Vetrigal vanthaal yaavum thoolagum | But when success arrives, all doubts turn to dust |
| Kanneerai kaatti kolla koodaathu | You must never display your tears to anyone |
| Kai regai theindhaal kaigal thorkaadhu | Even if palm lines wear out, hard-working hands never lose |
| Male | |
| Vilaiyaadu… | Play on! |
| Bale bale bale bale bale bale vaaa | Bravo, bravo! Come on! |
| Chorus | |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Chorus | |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Male | |
| Hooo oooo | Hooo oooo |
| Sema kaattu kaattu sema kaattu | Show a grand performance, show it, a grand performance! |
| Ada kaaththu kaaththu kila poottu | Ah, wait patiently and apply the key lock! |
| Male | |
| Hoo ooo oo hooo | Hoo ooo oo hooo |
| Koor theettu theettu koor theettu | Sharpen your edge, sharpen it, sharpen your edge! |
| Kuri paarthu vetrigalai eettu | Aim at the target and reap victories! |
| Male | |
| Hoo ooo | Hoo ooo |
| Veliyerava vazhi thaanginom | Did we endure all struggles just to give up and leave? |
| Kalamadi un aatralai kaattidu | This is the arena, display your immense strength! |
| Thuli vervaiyil mazhai moozhgumae | A rainstorm will submerge inside a single drop of sweat |
| Sathi koottaigal paarvaiyil saithidu | Demolish fortresses of conspiracy with your intense gaze |
| Male | |
| Madha yaanai polae thatti | Pushing ahead like an elephant in rut |
| Melae munnaeru | Move forward and rise high |
| Thadai meeri vendraal | If you overcome obstacles and win |
| Neeyae naalai varalaru | You yourself will become tomorrow's history |
| Vilaiyadu…uuu | Play on! |
| Bale bale bale bale bale bale vaaa | Bravo, bravo! Come on! |
| Chorus | |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Chorus | |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Chorus | |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Chorus | |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
| Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...) |
| Mattakku mattakkuta…hey | Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey) |
ஹோஹோ ஓஒ ஓ ஓஒ ஹோ ஹோ
செம காட்டு காட்டு செம காட்டு
அட காத்து காத்து கிளை பூட்டு
Hoohooo oooo ooo ooo hooo hooo
Show a grand performance, show it, a grand performance!
Ah, wait patiently and apply the key lock!
கூர் தீட்டு தீட்டு கூர் தீட்டு
குறி பார்த்து வெற்றிகளை ஈட்டு
Sharpen your edge, sharpen it, sharpen your edge!
Aim at the target and reap victories!
ஹான்
குழு :
விளையாட்டிலே விளையாடிடும்
அதிகாரத்தின் பாஷைகள் பலவிதம்
குழு :
வெறி ஏறுதா விழி சீறுதா
அது தானே உன் கைகளில் ஆயுதம்
Chorus: Playing around in the game
Male: The languages of authority are of many kinds
Chorus: Is passion rising? Are eyes raging?
Male: That itself is the ultimate weapon in your hands
மதயானை போலே தட்டி
மேலே முன்னேறு
குழு :
தடை மீறி வென்றால்
நீயே நாளை வரலாறு
விளையாடு....ஊ......
பலே பலே பலே பலே பலே பலே வா
Pushing ahead like an elephant in rut
Male: Move forward and rise high
Chorus: If you overcome obstacles and win
Male: You yourself will become tomorrow's history
Play on!
Bravo, bravo! Come on!
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
செம காட்டு காட்டு செம காட்டு
அட காத்து காத்து கிளை பூட்டு
Show a grand performance, show it, a grand performance!
Ah, wait patiently and apply the key lock!
கூர் தீட்டு தீட்டு கூர் தீட்டு
குறி பார்த்து வெற்றிகளை ஈட்டு
Sharpen your edge, sharpen it, sharpen your edge!
Aim at the target and reap victories!
ஹோஹோ ஓஒ ஓ ஓஒ ஹோ ஹோ
ஓஓ ஓஒ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓஒ ஓஓ ஓ ஓஒ
Hoo ooo hoo oo hoo oo hoo ooo
Ooo ooo oo oo oo oo oo ooo oooo ooo ooo
தூம் மச்சாலே
ஹோஸ் உடாலே
சர் உதாகே
ஜீட் மனாலே
Create a massive sensation!
Blow everyone's minds away!
Keep your head held high!
Embrace the sweet victory!
கடை கோடியில் ஏதோ
ஒரு ஊரில் பிறந்தோமே
பல பேர்த்தோட ஏங்கும்
ஒரு பாதை அடைந்தோமே
At the extreme edge of somewhere
We were born in a small village
Along with many other people
We found our shared path
என்றோ வென்ற உன்னோட கதையை
உலகம் கேட்காது....ஊ.....
என்ன செய்தாய் இப்போது என்றே
பார்க்கும் முன்னேறு.....ஊஉ.....
The world will not care to listen
To the story of what you won yesterday
It only looks at what you achieve right now
So charge forward!
உண்மைகள் வெற்றி காண நாளாகும்
வெற்றிகள் வந்தால் யாவும் தூளாகும்
கண்ணீரை காட்டி கொள்ள கூடாது
கைரேகை தேய்ந்தால் கைகள் தோற்காது
Truth takes time to taste victory
But when success arrives, all doubts turn to dust
You must never display your tears to anyone
Even if palm lines wear out, hard-working hands never lose
விளையாடு....
பலே பலே பலே பலே பலே பலே வா
Play on!
Bravo, bravo! Come on!
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
ஹோ ஓஒ
செம காட்டு காட்டு செம காட்டு
அட காத்து காத்து கிளை பூட்டு
Hooo oooo
Show a grand performance, show it, a grand performance!
Ah, wait patiently and apply the key lock!
ஹோ ஓஒ ஓ ஹோ
கூர் தீட்டு தீட்டு கூர் தீட்டு
குறி பார்த்து வெற்றிகளை ஈட்டு
Hoo ooo oo hooo
Sharpen your edge, sharpen it, sharpen your edge!
Aim at the target and reap victories!
ஹோ ஓஓ
வெளியேறவா வழி தாங்கினோம்
களமாடி உன் ஆற்றலை காட்டிடு
துளி வேர்வையில் மழை மூழ்குமே
சதி கோட்டைகள் பார்வையில் சாய்த்திடு
Hoo ooo
Did we endure all struggles just to give up and leave?
This is the arena, display your immense strength!
A rainstorm will submerge inside a single drop of sweat
Demolish fortresses of conspiracy with your intense gaze
மதயானை போலே தட்டி
மேலே முன்னேறு
தடை மீறி வென்றால்
நீயே நாளை வரலாறு
விளையாடு....ஊ....
பலே பலே பலே பலே பலே பலே வா
Pushing ahead like an elephant in rut
Move forward and rise high
If you overcome obstacles and win
You yourself will become tomorrow's history
Play on!
Bravo, bravo! Come on!
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்கு மடாக்கு மட்டக்கு
மட்டக்கு மட்டக்குடா....ஹேய்
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Hoohooo oooo ooo ooo hooo hooo
Hoohooo oooo ooo ooo hooo hooo
Sema kaattu kaattu sema kaattu
Show a grand performance, show it, a grand performance!
Ada kaaththu kaaththu kila poottu
Ah, wait patiently and apply the key lock!
Koor theettu theettu koor theettu
Sharpen your edge, sharpen it, sharpen your edge!
Kuri paarthu vetrigalai eettu
Aim at the target and reap victories!
HaanChorus :Vilaiyatilae vilayadidum
Chorus: Playing around in the game
Male :Athigarathin baashaigal palavitham
Male: The languages of authority are of many kinds
Chorus :Veri erutha vizhi seerutha
Chorus: Is passion rising? Are eyes raging?
Male :Athu thaanae un kaigalil ayutham
Male: That itself is the ultimate weapon in your hands
Madha yaanai polae thatti
Pushing ahead like an elephant in rut
Male :Melae munnaeru
Male: Move forward and rise high
Chorus :Thadai meeri vendraal
Chorus: If you overcome obstacles and win
Male :Neeyae naalai varalaru
Male: You yourself will become tomorrow's history
Vilaiyadu…uuu
Play on!
Bale bale bale bale bale bale vaaa
Bravo, bravo! Come on!
Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Sema kaattu kaattu sema kaattu
Show a grand performance, show it, a grand performance!
Ada kaaththu kaaththu kila poottu
Ah, wait patiently and apply the key lock!
Koor theettu theettu koor theettu
Sharpen your edge, sharpen it, sharpen your edge!
Kuri paarthu vetrigalai eettu
Aim at the target and reap victories!
Hoo ooo hoo oo hoo oo hoo ooo
Hoo ooo hoo oo hoo oo hoo ooo
Ooo ooo oo oo oo oo oo ooo oooo ooo ooo
Ooo ooo oo oo oo oo oo ooo oooo ooo ooo
Dhoom machalae
Create a massive sensation!
Hosh udalae
Blow everyone's minds away!
Sar uthakae
Keep your head held high!
Jeet manalae
Embrace the sweet victory!
Kadai kodiyil yetho
At the extreme edge of somewhere
Oru ooril piranthomae
We were born in a small village
Pala perthoda yengum
Along with many other people
Oru paadhai adainthomae
We found our shared path
Endro vendra unnoda kathaiyai
The world will not care to listen
Ulagam ketkaathu..uuu
To the story of what you won yesterday
Enna seithaai ippothu endrae
It only looks at what you achieve right now
Paarkum munneru..uuu
So charge forward!
Unmaigal vetri kaana naalagum
Truth takes time to taste victory
Vetrigal vanthaal yaavum thoolagum
But when success arrives, all doubts turn to dust
Kanneerai kaatti kolla koodaathu
You must never display your tears to anyone
Kai regai theindhaal kaigal thorkaadhu
Even if palm lines wear out, hard-working hands never lose
Vilaiyaadu…
Play on!
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Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
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Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
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Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
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Hooo oooo
Hooo oooo
Sema kaattu kaattu sema kaattu
Show a grand performance, show it, a grand performance!
Ada kaaththu kaaththu kila poottu
Ah, wait patiently and apply the key lock!
Hoo ooo oo hooo
Hoo ooo oo hooo
Koor theettu theettu koor theettu
Sharpen your edge, sharpen it, sharpen your edge!
Kuri paarthu vetrigalai eettu
Aim at the target and reap victories!
Hoo ooo
Hoo ooo
Veliyerava vazhi thaanginom
Did we endure all struggles just to give up and leave?
Kalamadi un aatralai kaattidu
This is the arena, display your immense strength!
Thuli vervaiyil mazhai moozhgumae
A rainstorm will submerge inside a single drop of sweat
Sathi koottaigal paarvaiyil saithidu
Demolish fortresses of conspiracy with your intense gaze
Madha yaanai polae thatti
Pushing ahead like an elephant in rut
Melae munnaeru
Move forward and rise high
Thadai meeri vendraal
If you overcome obstacles and win
Neeyae naalai varalaru
You yourself will become tomorrow's history
Vilaiyadu…uuu
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Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Mattakku mattakku mataakku mattakku
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakku...)
Mattakku mattakkuta…hey
Rhythmic folk vocalization (Mattakku mattakkuta... hey)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic anthem from the sports drama film 'Kennedy Club' serves as a high-octane motivational track centered around grit, perseverance, and Kabaddi. Lyricist Viveka emphasizes that past achievements mean little to the present world—only continuous effort and present victories dictate a person's standing. The song encourages young athletes hailing from rural backgrounds to ignore societal limitations and doubts, urging them to hone their skills, stay focused, and turn their sweat into historic success.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Madha yaanai polae thatti”
Compares the unstoppable momentum of a determined athlete to a powerful wild elephant ('Madha yaanai polae thatti').
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Thuli vervaiyil mazhai moozhgumae”
Exaggerates the weight of hard work by claiming an entire rainstorm will submerge inside a single drop of sweat ('Thuli vervaiyil mazhai moozhgumae').
Repetition / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)
“Sema kaattu kaattu sema kaattu”
Repeats imperative verbs like 'kaattu', 'theettu', and rhythmic words to build tempo and urgency.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kai regai theindhaal kaigal thorkaadhu”
Refers to wearing away lines on palms through intense practice while asserting that such dedicated hands can never be defeated.
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Trivia
'Kennedy Club' (2019), directed by Suseenthiran, is a sports drama film focused on a women's Kabaddi team. The film stars Sasikumar and veteran director Bharathiraja in lead roles as Kabaddi coaches.
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