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Lyrics & meaning

Ready Steady Go

From Anbarivu · 2021

Lyricist
Yaazhi Dragon
Singers
Santhosh Narayanan, Chinna Ponnu, Srinisha
Music director
Hiphop Tamizha
Details
Anbarivu2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Heiii ..ennalaam nadakka kaathirukkoHey... who knows what all is waiting to happen!
Idhu kaathila puyal adha paathukko broThis is a storm in the wind, watch out bro!
Dialogue kedaiyathu verum action broNo dialogues, only pure action, bro!
Ini peace-lam illai piece piece mattum broNo peace anymore, only tearing into pieces, bro!
Male
Machaan straight out-ah TamilnaduDude, straight out of Tamil Nadu!
Madhuraikku pakkathula maangaaduA wild place near Madurai!
Light-ah terror aana aaluA person who is slightly terrifying!
Chinna pasanga ellam safe-ah vilaiyaduAll you young kids, play it safe!
Male
Thalli nillu thalli nillu thalli nilluStand back, stand back, stand back!
Naan vandha sambavam thaanIf I arrive, it is a massive event!
Yelarum pambanum daEveryone must bow down and cower, man!
Chorus
…………………....
Male
Anba irrukanum daOne must be affectionate, man!
Panba nadakanum daOne must conduct oneself with character, man!
Thembu irukkum varai ozhaikanum daOne must work hard as long as there is strength left, man!
Vamba polakanum daOne must tear apart any trouble, man!
Ambaa parakanum daOne must fly swift like an arrow, man!
Natpuku uriraiyum kodukanum daOne must give one's very life for friendship, man!
Female
Summa nee salambatha daDon't just make empty noise, man!
Veena nee polambatha daDon't lament uselessly, man!
Nee verum bali aadu thaanYou are just a sacrificial goat!
Un veerappu ellam inga selladhu daAll your false bravado won't work here, man!
Male
Thalli nillu thalli nillu thalli nilluStand back, stand back, stand back!
Naan vandha sambavam thaanIf I arrive, it is a massive event!
Yelarum pambanum daEveryone must bow down and cower, man!
Chorus
Hoooo oo… thnaku thaa…(3)Hoooo oo… thnaku thaa…(3)
Hoo oo ooo thara ra araaa….Hoo oo ooo thara ra araaa….
Male
Ennalaam nadakka kaathirukkoWho knows what all is waiting to happen!
Idhu kaathila puyal adha paathukko broThis is a storm in the wind, watch out bro!
Dialogue kedaiyathu verum action broNo dialogues, only pure action, bro!
Ini peace-lam illai piece piece mattum broNo peace anymore, only tearing into pieces, bro!
Chorus
Podu podu……………………Hit it, hit it!...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic mass track from 'Anbarivu' serves as a high-octane hero-introduction anthem celebrating strength, valor, friendship, and righteous aggression. It portrays a protagonist who is fierce and uncompromising against foes, warning enemies to step aside while also upholding core rural values such as hard work, loyalty to friends, character, and affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Wordplay / Pun (Homophone)

Ini peace-lam illai piece piece mattum bro

Puns on the English homophones 'peace' and 'piece' to contrast tranquility with violent action.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Anba irrukanum da / Panba nadakanum da

The second letter consonant harmony ('nba') creates a rhythmic rhyme scheme across consecutive lines.

Metaphor

Nee verum bali aadu thaan

Compares the opponent directly to a sacrificial goat ('bali aadu') to signify their inevitable defeat.

Epizeuxis (Repetition)

Thalli nillu thalli nillu thalli nillu

Immediate repetition of the phrase 'Thalli nillu' to emphasize warning and authority.

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Trivia

The song features music composed by Hiphop Tamizha and includes vocals by acclaimed composer-singer Santhosh Narayanan alongside folk singers Chinna Ponnu and Srinisha. Having Santhosh Narayanan sing a lead track for Hiphop Tamizha created a rare and widely celebrated cross-composer collaboration in Tamil cinema.

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