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Lyrics & meaning

Namma Kattula Mazhai Peiyuthu

From Pattiyal · 2006

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Ilayaraja, Roshini
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Pattiyal2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Male
Namma kaatulaIn our direction
Mazhai peiyudhuIt is raining luck
Namma pattulaIn our territory
Suthi yerudhuHigh spirits are rising
Namma kottaiyilIn our fortress
Kodi aaduthuThe flag is flying high
Namma kopaiyilIn our cup
Sugam kuduthuIt grants immense joy
Female
Kadal uppaga uruvachaeFormed like salt from the sea
Udal thaapaga uravachaeBonded closely like heat of the body
Ada pazhasaiyum maaranthachaeOh, the past has been forgotten
Puthu kadhavugal thiranthachaeNew doors of opportunity have opened
Male
Namma kaatulaIn our direction
Mazhai peiyudhuIt is raining luck
Namma pattulaIn our territory
Suthi yerudhuHigh spirits are rising
Namma kottaiyilIn our fortress
Kodi aaduthuThe flag is flying high
Namma kopaiyilIn our cup
Sugam kuduthuIt grants immense joy
Chorus
Ah ah ah ah ah ah hoii…(2)Ah ah ah ah ah ah hoii...
Male
Sathurangathil vettu pattaaIf you lose a piece in chess
Kanneer vidaadhaeDo not shed tears
Penn angathil otti kittaaIf you get attached to a woman
Kavalai padadhaeDo not worry
Male
Vilaiyaadu vilaiyaaduPlay on, play on
Vidiya vidiya vilaiyaaduPlay until the day breaks
Kondaadu kondaaduCelebrate, celebrate
Kudhichi kudhichi kondaaduJump with joy and celebrate
Male
Bayam ariyaa singam renduTwo fearless lions
Narambukkullae natpu unduFriendship flows in their veins
Sernthathadaa karvam konduJoined together with immense pride
Therikudhu paar neruppu thunduLook, sparks of fire are flying
Male
Namma kaatulaIn our direction
Mazhai peiyudhuIt is raining luck
Namma pattulaIn our territory
Suthi yerudhuHigh spirits are rising
Female
……………………………....
Female
Paasa kayiru penn idathilThe rope of emotional attachment in a woman
Vachaan yenappaWhy was it placed, my friend?
Padaichavana paarkayilaWhen you happen to meet the Creator
Kettu paar appaAsk him and find out, my friend
Female
Adangathae adangathaeDo not submit, do not bow down
Adakka adakka adagathaeNo matter how much you are suppressed, do not yield
Valaiyadhae paaniyadhaeDo not bend, do not yield
Ethukkum ethukkum asaiyadhaeDo not budge for anything at all
Female
Iravu vanthaal yethu thookamWhen night falls, where is sleep?
Illamai vanthu aala thukumYouthfulness arrives and sweeps you away
Kaluthadaiyil eeram pookumMoisture blooms around the neck
Nakkadaiyil konjam verkkumSweat drops trickle down the throat
Male
Namma namma kaatulaIn our, our direction
Mazhai mazhai peiyudhuRain, rain is falling
Namma namma pattulaIn our, our territory
Suthi yerudhuHigh spirits are rising
Namma kottaiyilIn our fortress
Kodi kodi aaduthuFlags upon flags are flying
Namma kopaiyil sugam kooduthuIn our cup, pleasure increases
Female
Kadal uppaga uruvachaeFormed like salt from the sea
Udal thaapaga uravachaeBonded closely like heat of the body
Ada pazhasaiyum maaranthachaeOh, the past has been forgotten
Puthu kadhavugal thiranthachaeNew doors of opportunity have opened
Male
Namma kaatulaIn our direction
Mazhai peiyudhuIt is raining luck
Namma pattulaIn our territory
Suthi yerudhuHigh spirits are rising
Chorus
Ah ah ah ah ah ah hoii…(2)Ah ah ah ah ah ah hoii...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Namma Kaatula from the movie Pattiyal is an energetic, upbeat track celebrating brotherhood, resilience, and living life to the fullest without regret. The song captures the bond between two street-smart, fearless friends (portrayed by Arya and Bharath) who rise above their difficult pasts, embracing victory, pleasure, and mutual trust.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Ethirhai (Second-letter agreement)

Namma kaatula / Namma pattula

Matching second consonants across lines create rhythmic flow, such as 'kaatula' and 'pattula'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Bayam ariyaa singam rendu

Comparing the two main characters to 'two lions that know no fear' (bayam ariyaa singam rendu) to highlight their courage and unity.

Repetition / Anaphora

Vilaiyaadu vilaiyaadu / Kondaadu kondaadu

Repetition of action verbs like 'vilaiyaadu' and 'kondaadu' builds momentum and emphasizes continuous celebration.

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Trivia

The track was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for Vishnuvardhan's stylish gangster film Pattiyal (2006). Sung by Ilaiyaraaja along with Vijay Yesudas, the song became a massive hit among Tamil youth for its unique fusion of acoustic guitar work, contemporary beats, and vocal chemistry.

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