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Pathu Endrathukkulle Male

From 10 Enradhukulla · 2015

Lyricist
Mani Amuthavan
Singers
Vishal Dadlani, Emcee Jesz
Music director
D. Imman
Details
10 Enradhukulla2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,110, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Onnu onnu renduOne and one make two
Onnu rendum moonuOne and two make three
Moonu kulla naaluFour follows three
Naalu anju aaruFour, five, six
Aaru onnu ezhuSix plus one is seven
Ezhu kulla ettuEight follows seven
Ettu onnu onbathuEight plus one is nine
Onbathu onnum pathuNine plus one is ten
Male
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Male
Vettai ithu vettaiThis is a hunt, a real hunt
Vengaioda kootaA gathering of leopards
Thandavaena gate-ahWill I let you cross the gate?
Maathuko nee route ahChange your route now
Singathoda kaataIn the lion's forest
Aanda oru aataA game that was ruled
Ennikida paathaIf you try to count them
Ella thanda maataNo one will cross or escape
Male
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Male
Rapp…………..[Rap segment]
Male
Paatha ivan ambiLooking at him, he seems innocent like Ambi
Paathu poda thambiWatch out brother, tread carefully
Minsaaram paayum kambiHe is like a wire carrying electricity
ThodathadaDo not touch him
Male
Ondikivan ondiHe stands alone on his own
Breakillatha vandiLike a vehicle with no brakes
Mothipudum kitta varathadaHe will crash into you, do not come near
Yaarada inaiWho can match him?
Adakuvaan unaiHe will subdue you completely
Aaru kadal ezhu malaiAcross six seas and seven mountains
Ettu thikkum suthi varauvaanHe will travel all eight directions
Male
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Male
Rapp……[Rap segment]
Male
Fire ivar fireuHe is pure fire, yes fire
Current ulla wire-uA live wire with high current
Emanoda kayiruThe noose of Yama, the God of Death
Thotta pogum uyiruTouch him and your life is gone
Thavaruda thavaruIt is a mistake, a grave mistake
Thalli konjam navuruStep back and move aside a bit
Ipo ipo theriyumRight now you will come to know
Ivanoda poweruHis true power
Male
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Male
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten
Pathu endrathukullaBefore you count to ten

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song '10 Enradhukulla' serves as the high-octane title track for the action film '10 Endrathukulla'. The lyrics center around a rapid countdown from ten to one, representing speed, precision, and urgency. The protagonist is described as an unstoppable, high-speed driver who can execute impossible feats in the blink of an eye—specifically before one can count to ten. Using vibrant metaphors such as electric wires, brake-less vehicles, and wild predators like lions and leopards, the lyrics emphasize the protagonist's fiery temper, lethal focus, and unmatched capability. The song blends numerical wordplay with high-energy rap to portray an intense race against time and danger.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Minsaaram paayum kambi

Compares the protagonist directly to a vehicle without brakes ('Breakillatha vandi') and an electric wire ('Minsaaram paayum kambi').

Pop Culture / Cinematic Allusion

Paatha ivan ambi

Refers to 'Ambi', the famously meek alter-ego character from the iconic Tamil movie 'Anniyan', to contrast innocent appearances with deadly strength.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Fire ivar fireu / Current ulla wire-u

Consonantal rhyming on the second letter across consecutive lines ('th' sound in 'Vettai', 'k' in 'koota', etc., or 'i' in 'Fire', 'Current').

Repetition (Anaphora)

Pathu endrathukulla

Repeated use of the refrain 'Pathu endrathukulla' (Before you count to ten) to reinforce the core motif of speed and urgency.

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Trivia

The track features Bollywood singer-composer Vishal Dadlani providing primary vocals alongside Tamil-Malaysian rapper Emcee Jesz. D. Imman composed the soundtrack incorporating fast-paced electronic beats to suit Vikram's role as a skilled, nameless driving expert.

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