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Lyrics & meaning

Poda Poda

From Irudhi Suttru · 2016

Lyricist
Vivek
Singer
Pradeep Kumar
Music director
Santhosh Narayanan
Details
Irudhi Suttru2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sidu sidu sinamIrritable anger
Seerum manamHissing, raging mind
Ethirpugal varumOpposition will come
Muraithu kadakirenI cross past staring them down
Male
Kadu kadu mugamHarsh, stern face
Kaayum raththamBoiling, hot blood
Kothi kothithidumSeething and bubbling
Vegam edukkirenI pick up speed
Male
Paninthu nadakkumSubmissively walking
Adimai illaiNot a slave
Thanmanamae manamMy mind is purely self-respect
Idhayam maraikumHiding the heart
Udaigal illaiThere are no clothes
Nirvaanamai manamMind is bare and honest
Male
Poda podaGet lost, get lost
Ennai kattum vilangillaiThere are no shackles to bind me
Oh ooo..Oh ooo..
Poda podaGet lost, get lost
Enakenna bhayam illaiWhat fear do I have? None!
Oh ooo..Oh ooo..
Male
Erigindra kopangalBurning rages
Eriporul tharumProvide fuel
En nerambugal surutidaAs my nerves roll up
Sakkaram varumWheels spin into action
Male
Poo ena thee manaA mind like flowers and fire
Arikuri tharumGives signs
En vagana vegathilAt the speed of my vehicle
Sooriyan vizhumThe sun will fall
Oh ooo…Oh ooo...
Sakkaram saalayilWheels on the road
SandayidumWill fight
Sellattum ennidamLet it go, towards me
Vanthu vidumIt will come to me
Male
Poda podaGet lost, get lost
Ennai kattum vilangillaiThere are no shackles to bind me
Oh ooo..Oh ooo..
Poda podaGet lost, get lost
Enakenna bhayam illaiWhat fear do I have? None!
Oh ooo..Oh ooo..
Chorus
…………………….....
Male
Karadu muradanRough and rugged
Entha kavalayum illaiNo worries at all
Kadina vazhiyil sellumGoing on a tough path
Payanam ithuThis is a journey
Male
Bayanthu nadungumTrembling in fear
Ketta pazhakamum illaiIs not a bad habit I possess
Oru sandaikaraninOf a fighter
Idhayam ithuThis is the heart
Oh ooo…Oh ooo...
Male
Ulagam oruWhile the world
Dhisayil nadanthidaWalks in one direction
Virainthu maruHastening to the other
Dhisayil parakirenDirection, I fly
Male
Poda podaGet lost, get lost
Ennai kattum vilangillaiThere are no shackles to bind me
Oh ooo..Oh ooo..
Poda podaGet lost, get lost
Enakenna bhayam illaiWhat fear do I have? None!
Oh ooo..Oh ooo..
Male
Sidu sidu sinamIrritable anger
Seerum manamHissing, raging mind
Ethirpugal varumOpposition will come
Muraithu kadakirenI cross past staring them down
Male
Kadu kadu mugamHarsh, stern face
Kaayum raththamBoiling, hot blood
Kothi kothithidumSeething and bubbling
Vegam edukkirenI pick up speed
Male
Paninthu nadakkumSubmissively walking
Adimai illaiNot a slave
Thanmanamae manamMy mind is purely self-respect
Idhayam maraikumHiding the heart
Udaigal illaiThere are no clothes
Nirvaanamai manamMind is bare and honest
Male
Poda podaGet lost, get lost
Ennai kattum vilangillaiThere are no shackles to bind me
Oh ooo..Oh ooo..
Poda podaGet lost, get lost
Enakenna bhayam illaiWhat fear do I have? None!
Oh ooo..Oh ooo..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy song captures the untamed spirit, self-respect, and rebellious nature of a true fighter. The protagonist rejects societal constraints, submissiveness, and fear, choosing instead to blaze their own unique path against all odds.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Sidu sidu sinam

Repeated words like 'Sidu sidu' and 'Kadu kadu' emphasize intense emotion and harshness.

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Sidu sidu sinam / Kadu kadu mugam

The second letters 'du' match in consecutive lines ('Sidu' / 'Kadu').

Metaphor

Nirvaanamai manam

Describing the inner spirit/mind as 'bare/naked' ('Nirvaanamai manam') symbolizes complete honesty and lack of pretense.

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Trivia

Composed by Santhosh Narayanan for the sports drama Irudhi Suttru (Saala Khaddar in Hindi), the track reflects the raw temperament and unyielding determination of the film's lead characters.

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