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Podu Daa Sakka Podu

From Ajantha · 2012

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singers
Tippu, Swetha Mohan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Ajantha2012

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Podu daa podu daaHit it, hey guy, hit it
Male
EnnaWhat
Female
Ada podu daa ennaaHey hit it, what man
Male
Podu dee podu deeHit it, hey girl, hit it
Female
Podu daa sakka poduHit it man, hit it fantastically
Sakka podu podaatti vekkakaeduHit it fantastically, if you don't it is a shame
Female
Podu daa sakka poduHit it man, hit it fantastically
Sakka podu podaatti vekkakaeduHit it fantastically, if you don't it is a shame
Podu daa sakka poduHit it man, hit it fantastically
Sakka podu podaatti vekkakaeduHit it fantastically, if you don't it is a shame
Hae dhool kelappuHey make a splash
Chorus
AithalakkaaAithalakkaa
Female
Pattaiya kelappuSet the stage on fire
Chorus
AithalakkaaAithalakkaa
Female
Vazhi marichaa oram ponnuIf anyone blocks the way, move aside girl
Odhukku odhukkuMove aside, move aside
Male
Hae podu dee sakka poduHey hit it girl, hit it fantastically
Female :Haan haan haanFemale: Haan haan haan
Male :Sakka podu podaatti vekkakaeduMale: Hit it fantastically, if you don't it is a shame
Female :Haan haan haanFemale: Haan haan haan
Male :Podu dee sakka poduMale: Hit it girl, hit it fantastically
Female :Haan haanFemale: Haan haan
Male :Sakka podu podaatti vekkakaeduMale: Hit it fantastically, if you don't it is a shame
Female
Raathiriyl thaan muzhichirikkanumOnly at night one should stay awake
Uchiyila thaan endhirikkanumOnly at noon one should wake up
Raathiriyl thaanOnly at night
Male
MuzhichirikkanumOne should stay awake
Female
Uchiyila thaanOnly at noon
Male
EndhirikkanumOne should wake up
Female
Vechaa oru stepIf you take a step
Back adichaa adhu thappuStepping back is a mistake
Thottaa oru shockIf you touch, it is a shock
Idhazh mutham sweet cakeLip kiss is a sweet cake
Male
Vechaa oru stepIf you take a step
Back adichaa adhu thappuStepping back is a mistake
Thottaa oru shockIf you touch, it is a shock
Idhazh mutham sweet cakeLip kiss is a sweet cake
Female
Haan katti pidichaa thappa daaIs it wrong to embrace tight, man?
Iva othi pudichae veppaa daaShe will warm you up and hold you tight, man
Othi pudichadha vittida vaenaaDo not let go of what you held warm
Male
Podu dee sakka poduHit it girl, hit it fantastically
Sakka podu podaatti vekkakaeduHit it fantastically, if you don't it is a shame
Dhool kelappuMake a splash
Chorus
AithalakkaaAithalakkaa
Male
Pattaiya kelappuSet the stage on fire
Chorus
AithalakkaaAithalakkaa
Male
Vazhi marichaa oram ponnuIf anyone blocks the way, move aside girl
Odhukku odhukkuMove aside, move aside
Female
Podu daa sakka poduHit it man, hit it fantastically
Sakka podu podaatti vekkakaeduHit it fantastically, if you don't it is a shame
Female
Pichi edukkudhuIt is driving me crazy
Un nenappu thaanThoughts of you alone
Nacharikkudhu unna serndhirukka thaanIt is pestering me to be united with you
Male
Pichi edukkudhuIt is driving me crazy
Un nenappu thaanThoughts of you alone
Nacharikkudhu unna serndhirukka thaanIt is pestering me to be united with you
Female
Night il oru shift haeA night shift
Bike il oru liftA ride on the bike
Nee thaan en party apdi irundhaalum safetyYou are my partner, yet be safe
Male
Night il oru shift haeA night shift
Bike il oru liftA ride on the bike
Nee thaan en party apdi irundhaalum safetyYou are my partner, yet be safe
Female
Suthura naerathil suthikkalaamWhile wandering around, let us roam
Katti pudichu kathukkalaamHolding tight, let us learn
Muthathil ethanai vithai irukkudhuHow many tricks/art forms are there in a kiss?
Male
Podu dee sakka poduHit it girl, hit it fantastically
Sakka podu podaatti vekkakaeduHit it fantastically, if you don't it is a shame
Female
Podu daa sakka poduHit it man, hit it fantastically
Sakka podu podaattaa vekkakaeduHit it fantastically, if you don't it is a shame
Hae dhool kelappuHey make a splash
Chorus
AithalakkaaAithalakkaa
Female
Pattaiya kelappuSet the stage on fire
Chorus
AithalakkaaAithalakkaa
Female
Vazhi marichaa oram ponnuIf anyone blocks the way, move aside girl
Odhukku odhukkuMove aside, move aside
Male
Hae podu dee sakka poduHey hit it girl, hit it fantastically
Female :Haan haan haanFemale: Haan haan haan
Male :Sakka podu podaatti vekkakaeduMale: Hit it fantastically, if you don't it is a shame
Female :Haan haanFemale: Haan haan
Female
Podu daaHit it man
Female
Haan haan haanHaan haan haan
Female
Sakka poduHit it fantastically
Female
Haan haanHaan haan

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic and high-octane dance number features playful banter and romantic teasing between lovers. The song encourages living life with energy, letting loose on the dance floor, and expressing youthful romantic desire without hesitation. Through catchy local expressions, the lovers celebrate night-time adventures, intimate moments, and joyous togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Pichi edukkudhu / Nacharikkudhu unna serndhirukka thaan

The second letters of 'Pichi' and 'Nacharikkudhu' share similar sound structure in consecutive couplets.

Colloquial Slang & Idioms

Podu daa sakka podu

Phrases like 'Sakka podu' (Hit it brilliantly) and 'Dhool kelappu' (Make a splash/Rock it) are vibrant Tamil colloquialisms widely used to hype up high energy performances.

Monai (First Letter Alliteration)

Podu daa sakka podu

Repetition of the 'P' sound at the beginning of words in 'Podu daa sakka podu'.

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Trivia

The phrase 'Sakka Podu' is an iconic Tamil folk phrase used to express grand success or high energy, popularised in Tamil cinema dance numbers across generations.

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