O Maara
From Thug Life · 2025
- Lyricist
- Paal Dabba
- Singer
- Paal Dabba
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Thug Life2025
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| O maara ! | O Maara! |
| Male :Oorule singam-ah simple-ah single-uh | Male: In this town, like a lion, simple and single, |
| Suthura symbol naan dei ! | I am the symbol roaming around, hey! |
| Male :O maara ! | Male: O Maara! |
| Male :Bangama parappen.. | Male: I will fly around majestically... |
| Ungala humble-ah iruka uduven dei ! | I will make you all stay humble, hey! |
| Male :O maara ! | Male: O Maara! |
| Male :Nerule thangama jolipen-nu | Male: Thinking I'll shine like pure gold in person, |
| Nambi ni vanthena tharuven kai ! | If you come trusting me, I'll extend my hand! |
| Male :O maara ! | Male: O Maara! |
| Male :Air-le sathama vedikkum vedi | Male: A cracker that explodes loudly in mid-air, |
| Naan unaku theriya vai ! | I am that—let it be known to you! |
| Male | |
| O irukure mindset | Oh, with this existing mindset, |
| Naan karam vechu pudikira target.. | The target that I lay my hands on to catch... |
| En mark-le nikkira aalukku hope ille bro ! | There is no hope for the person standing in my mark, bro! |
| Therikidhu bullet ! | The bullet flies and shatters! |
| Naan kudukuren alert ! | I am giving you an alert! |
| Unne enakulle irukure verupule mudipen jilo ! | I'll finish you off with the hatred inside me, bro! |
| Male | |
| One check one two three ! | Testing, check, one, two, three! |
| Gun point-le mudikire hobby ! | Finishing off people at gunpoint is my hobby! |
| Naan car-ah style-ah valachu oaturen flow ! | I steer the car with style, flowing through! |
| Oru gangster-ah irukum passion-eh | Having the passion of a true gangster, |
| Une thirumba thirumba thorathi varunven naan | I will keep chasing you over and over again! |
| Chorus | |
| Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare | Jumpapa king, lampapa king, |
| Rampa sollama senjaare | He did it without talking big! |
| Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare | Jumpapa king, lampapa king, |
| Rampa sollama senjaare | He did it without talking big! |
| Male | |
| Oor edhirthaalum | Even if the whole town opposes him, |
| Avanukku aayiram yaanai-yin balam ! | He possesses the strength of a thousand elephants! |
| Yar thaduthaalum | Whoever tries to stop him, |
| Adhai porittu mudikira gunam ! | He has the character to fight through and finish it! |
| Idhu yaarukum adangaatha ranam ! | This is an uncontainable battle for anyone! |
| Inge avanukkum bayam ille da ! | Here, he has no fear, man! |
| Male | |
| O maara ! | O Maara! |
| Male :Oorule singam-ah simple-ah single-uh | Male: In this town, like a lion, simple and single, |
| Suthura symbol naan dei ! | I am the symbol roaming around, hey! |
| Male :O maara ! | Male: O Maara! |
| Male :Bangama parappen.. | Male: I will fly around majestically... |
| Ungala humble-ah iruka uduven dei ! | I will make you all stay humble, hey! |
| Male :O maara ! | Male: O Maara! |
| Male :Nerule thangama jolipen-nu | Male: Thinking I'll shine like pure gold in person, |
| Nambi ni vanthena tharuven kai ! | If you come trusting me, I'll extend my hand! |
| Male :O maara ! | O Maara! |
| Male :Air-le sathama vedikkum vedi | Male: A cracker that explodes loudly in mid-air, |
| Naan unaku theriya vai ! | I am that—let it be known to you! |
| Male | |
| O maara ! | O Maara! |
| Chorus | |
| Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare | Jumpapa king, lampapa king, |
| Rampa sollama senjaare | He did it without talking big! |
| Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare | Jumpapa king, lampapa king, |
| Rampa sollama senjaare | He did it without talking big! |
| Chorus | |
| Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare | Jumpapa king, lampapa king, |
| Rampa sollama senjaare | He did it without talking big! |
| Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare | Jumpapa king, lampapa king, |
| Rampa sollama senjaare | He did it without talking big! |
ஓ மாறா
ஊருலே சிங்கம்-ஆ சிம்பிள்-ஆ
சிங்கிள்-ஆ
சுத்துற சிம்பல் நான் டேய்
ஓ மாறா
பங்கமா பார்ப்பேன்
உங்கள ஹம்பல்- ஆ இருக்க உடுவேன் டேய்
ஓ மாறா
நேருல தங்கமா ஜோலிபேன்-னு
நம்பி நீ வந்தேனா தருவேன் கை
ஓ மாறா
ஏர்-ல சத்தமா வெடிக்கும் வெடி
நான் உனக்கு தெரிய வை
ஓ இருக்குற மைண்ட் செட்
நான் கரம் வெச்சு புடிக்கிற டார்கெட்
என் மார்க்-ல நிக்கிற ஆளுக்கு
ஹோப் இல்லே ப்ரோ
தெறிக்கிது புல்லட் ஹே
நான் குடுக்குறேன் அலர்ட்
உன்னே எனக்குள்ளே இருக்குற
வெறுப்புல முடிப்பேன் ஜிலோ
ஒன் செக் 1 2 3
கன் பாயிண்ட்-ல முடிக்கிற ஹாபி
நான் கார ஸ்டைலா வளச்சு ஓட்டுறேன் ப்பிளோ
ஒரு கேங்க்ஸ்டெரா இருக்கும் பாஷன் - ஏ
உன்னே திரும்ப திரும்ப தொரத்தி வருவேன் நான்
குழு :
ஜம்பப்பா மன்னாரே லம்பா மன்னாரே
ரம்பா சொல்லாம செஞ்சாரே
ஜம்பப்பா மன்னாரே லம்பா மன்னாரே
ரம்பா சொல்லாம செஞ்சாரே
ஊர் எதிர்த்தாலும் அவனுக்கு
ஆயிரம் யானையின் பலம்
யார் தாடுதலும் அதை
போரிட்டு முடிக்கிற குணம்
இது யாருக்கும் அடங்காத ரணம்
இங்கே அவனுக்கும் பயம் இல்லே டா
ஓ மாறா
ஊருலே சிங்கம்-ஆ சிம்பிள்-ஆ
சிங்கிள்-ஆ
சுத்துற சிம்பல் நான் டேய்
ஓ மாறா
பங்கமா பார்ப்பேன்
உங்கள ஹம்பல்- ஆ இருக்க உடுவேன் டேய்
ஓ மாறா
நேருல தங்கமா ஜோலிபேன்-னு
நம்பி நீ வந்தேனா தருவேன் கை
ஓ மாறா
ஏர்-ல சத்தமா வெடிக்கும் வெடி
நான் உனக்கு தெரிய வை
ஓ மாறா
குழு :
ஜம்பப்பா மன்னாரே லம்பா மன்னாரே
ரம்பா சொல்லாம செஞ்சாரே
ஜம்பப்பா மன்னாரே லம்பா மன்னாரே
ரம்பா சொல்லாம செஞ்சாரே
குழு :
ஜம்பப்பா மன்னாரே லம்பா மன்னாரே
ரம்பா சொல்லாம செஞ்சாரே
ஜம்பப்பா மன்னாரே லம்பா மன்னாரே
ரம்பா சொல்லாம செஞ்சாரே
O Maara!
Male: In this town, like a lion, simple and single,
I am the symbol roaming around, hey!
Male: O Maara!
Male: I will fly around majestically...
I will make you all stay humble, hey!
Male: O Maara!
Male: Thinking I'll shine like pure gold in person,
If you come trusting me, I'll extend my hand!
Male: O Maara!
Male: A cracker that explodes loudly in mid-air,
I am that—let it be known to you!
Oh, with this existing mindset,
The target that I lay my hands on to catch...
There is no hope for the person standing in my mark, bro!
The bullet flies and shatters!
I am giving you an alert!
I'll finish you off with the hatred inside me, bro!
Testing, check, one, two, three!
Finishing off people at gunpoint is my hobby!
I steer the car with style, flowing through!
Having the passion of a true gangster,
I will keep chasing you over and over again!
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
He did it without talking big!
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
He did it without talking big!
Even if the whole town opposes him,
He possesses the strength of a thousand elephants!
Whoever tries to stop him,
He has the character to fight through and finish it!
This is an uncontainable battle for anyone!
Here, he has no fear, man!
O Maara!
Male: In this town, like a lion, simple and single,
I am the symbol roaming around, hey!
Male: O Maara!
Male: I will fly around majestically...
I will make you all stay humble, hey!
Male: O Maara!
Male: Thinking I'll shine like pure gold in person,
If you come trusting me, I'll extend my hand!
O Maara!
Male: A cracker that explodes loudly in mid-air,
I am that—let it be known to you!
O Maara!
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
He did it without talking big!
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
He did it without talking big!
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
He did it without talking big!
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
He did it without talking big!
O maara !
O Maara!
Male :Oorule singam-ah simple-ah single-uh
Male: In this town, like a lion, simple and single,
Suthura symbol naan dei !
I am the symbol roaming around, hey!
Male :O maara !
Male: O Maara!
Male :Bangama parappen..
Male: I will fly around majestically...
Ungala humble-ah iruka uduven dei !
I will make you all stay humble, hey!
Male :O maara !
Male: O Maara!
Male :Nerule thangama jolipen-nu
Male: Thinking I'll shine like pure gold in person,
Nambi ni vanthena tharuven kai !
If you come trusting me, I'll extend my hand!
Male :O maara !
Male: O Maara!
Male :Air-le sathama vedikkum vedi
Male: A cracker that explodes loudly in mid-air,
Naan unaku theriya vai !
I am that—let it be known to you!
O irukure mindset
Oh, with this existing mindset,
Naan karam vechu pudikira target..
The target that I lay my hands on to catch...
En mark-le nikkira aalukku hope ille bro !
There is no hope for the person standing in my mark, bro!
Therikidhu bullet !
The bullet flies and shatters!
Naan kudukuren alert !
I am giving you an alert!
Unne enakulle irukure verupule mudipen jilo !
I'll finish you off with the hatred inside me, bro!
One check one two three !
Testing, check, one, two, three!
Gun point-le mudikire hobby !
Finishing off people at gunpoint is my hobby!
Naan car-ah style-ah valachu oaturen flow !
I steer the car with style, flowing through!
Oru gangster-ah irukum passion-eh
Having the passion of a true gangster,
Une thirumba thirumba thorathi varunven naan
I will keep chasing you over and over again!
Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
Rampa sollama senjaare
He did it without talking big!
Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
Rampa sollama senjaare
He did it without talking big!
Oor edhirthaalum
Even if the whole town opposes him,
Avanukku aayiram yaanai-yin balam !
He possesses the strength of a thousand elephants!
Yar thaduthaalum
Whoever tries to stop him,
Adhai porittu mudikira gunam !
He has the character to fight through and finish it!
Idhu yaarukum adangaatha ranam !
This is an uncontainable battle for anyone!
Inge avanukkum bayam ille da !
Here, he has no fear, man!
O maara !
O Maara!
Male :Oorule singam-ah simple-ah single-uh
Male: In this town, like a lion, simple and single,
Suthura symbol naan dei !
I am the symbol roaming around, hey!
Male :O maara !
Male: O Maara!
Male :Bangama parappen..
Male: I will fly around majestically...
Ungala humble-ah iruka uduven dei !
I will make you all stay humble, hey!
Male :O maara !
Male: O Maara!
Male :Nerule thangama jolipen-nu
Male: Thinking I'll shine like pure gold in person,
Nambi ni vanthena tharuven kai !
If you come trusting me, I'll extend my hand!
Male :O maara !
O Maara!
Male :Air-le sathama vedikkum vedi
Male: A cracker that explodes loudly in mid-air,
Naan unaku theriya vai !
I am that—let it be known to you!
O maara !
O Maara!
Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
Rampa sollama senjaare
He did it without talking big!
Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
Rampa sollama senjaare
He did it without talking big!
Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
Rampa sollama senjaare
He did it without talking big!
Jumpapa mannare lampapa mannare
Jumpapa king, lampapa king,
Rampa sollama senjaare
He did it without talking big!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic track serves as a high-octane character anthem of swagger, dominance, and fearless determination for the protagonist in Mani Ratnam's movie 'Thug Life'. It portrays the protagonist, Maara, as a solitary, lion-like force of nature who commands absolute respect and humbles his rivals effortlessly. Through rapid street-style hip-hop phrasing, the singer delivers an aggressive warning to foes while emphasizing loyalty to those who stand by him. The lyrics combine modern urban slang with intense imagery of gunfights, fast cars, and explosive energy. Beneath the menacing demeanor lies a portrayal of an unstoppable figure possessing 'the strength of a thousand elephants'—someone who faces opposition without an ounce of fear and completes every mission he sets his eyes upon.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile
“Oorule singam-ah simple-ah single-uh”
Compares the protagonist's lone, dominant presence in the city directly to a solitary lion.
Hyperbole
“Avanukku aayiram yaanai-yin balam !”
Exaggerates the protagonist's physical and mental might by attributing the strength of a thousand elephants to him.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Therikidhu bullet ! / Naan kudukuren alert !”
Rhyming ending words ('bullet' and 'alert') creating a punchy, rhythmic cadence typical of Tamil rap.
Metaphor
“Air-le sathama vedikkum vedi”
Equates the protagonist's unpredictable impact and presence to an explosive firecracker detonating in the air.
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Trivia
'Thug Life' marks the historic reunion of legendary director Mani Ratnam and star Kamal Haasan after 37 years, following their landmark 1987 classic 'Nayakan'. Indie street-rap artist Paal Dabba, famous for viral Tamil rap singles like '1080p' and 'Galatta', penned and performed this track under A. R. Rahman's musical composition, bringing a contemporary urban hip-hop flavour to the film's soundtrack.
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