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Lyrics & meaning

Singa Kutti Antha Thangakatti

From Sengottai Singam · 1958

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Sengottai Singam
Movie release year
1958
Lyrics added on
24 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ho…oo..ooo
Singakutti andha thangakutti
Thinga thigattadha vellakatti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
Singakutti andha thangakutti
Thinga thigattadha vellakatti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
{Edhiri meedhu vengai polae
Egiri summa paaindhidum
Idhyamulla manidhar munnae
Thalai vanangi thazhndhidum} (2)
{Inimai minjidum ilamai konjidum
Innaalil beeman endru
Evarum solla vaazhndhidum} (2)
Ho…oo..ooo
Singakutti andha thangakutti
Thinga thigattadha vellakatti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
Singakutti andha thangakutti
Thinga thigattadha vellakatti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
{Parattai thalai murattu dhegam
Bayamuruthum thottramae
Pazhagum bodhu theriyum gunam
Adharkku edhir maatramae} (2)
{Enni paaradi inaiyum yaaradi
Ennalum uruvam veru
Idhayam veruthanadi} (2)
Ho…oo..ooo
Singakutti andha thangakutti
Thinga thigattadha vellakatti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
Singakutti andha thangakutti
Thinga thigattadha vellakatti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
Unakkuthandi sellakutti
Ho... oo... oooo
That lion cub, that golden darling,
a block of sweet jaggery you can never get tired of eating,
he is meant only for you, my dear girl!
He is meant only for you, my dear girl!
That lion cub, that golden darling,
a block of sweet jaggery you can never get tired of eating,
he is meant only for you, my dear girl!
He is meant only for you, my dear girl!
Against an enemy, like a fierce tiger,
he will leap and boldly pounce!
Yet before people with kind hearts,
he will bow his head in true humility!
Full of sweetness and youthful charm,
he lives in such a way that everyone calls him
the mighty Bheema (legendary strong warrior) of our times!
Ho... oo... oooo
That lion cub, that golden darling,
a block of sweet jaggery you can never get tired of eating,
he is meant only for you, my dear girl!
He is meant only for you, my dear girl!
That lion cub, that golden darling,
a block of sweet jaggery you can never get tired of eating,
he is meant only for you, my dear girl!
He is meant only for you, my dear girl!
With messy hair and a rugged build,
his appearance might look scary,
but once you get to know him, his character
is the complete opposite!
Just think about it, girl—who could ever match him?
A person's appearance is one thing,
and the heart within is entirely another, my girl!
Ho... oo... oooo
That lion cub, that golden darling,
a block of sweet jaggery you can never get tired of eating,
he is meant only for you, my dear girl!
He is meant only for you, my dear girl!
That lion cub, that golden darling,
a block of sweet jaggery you can never get tired of eating,
he is meant only for you, my dear girl!
He is meant only for you, my dear girl!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This playful and affectionate song from Sengottai Singam praises the hero's unique character and physical prowess. Teasingly sung to the heroine, the lyrics describe her lover as a lion cub and sweet jaggery. While he exhibits fierce strength like a leopard or the epic warrior Bhima when confronting enemies, he remains remarkably humble and respectful in front of good-hearted people. The song emphasizes the sharp contrast between his intimidating exterior—characterized by unkempt hair and a rugged physique—and his tender, golden heart. Beneath his rough look lies a gentle soul, making him an irreplaceable match.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Singakutti andha thangakutti / Thinga thigattadha vellakatti”

Directly equates the hero to endearing objects and animals like a lion cub (Singakutti), golden child (Thangakutti), and sweet jaggery (Vellakatti).

Simile (Upamai)

“Edhiri meedhu vengai polae”

Compares the hero's aggressive attack on enemies to that of a leopard pouncing.

Rhyme / End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Singakutti andha thangakutti / Thinga thigattadha vellakatti”

Features rhythmic end-rhyming suffixes (-kutti, -katti) that give the song a catchy folk rhythm.

Antithesis / Contrast (Maranu)

“Bayamuruthum thottramae / Pazhagum bodhu theriyum gunam / Adharkku edhir maatramae”

Highlights the stark contrast between his scary physical appearance and his gentle, warm personality upon closer acquaintance.

Allusion

“Innaalil beeman endru”

Refers to Bhima ('beeman'), the legendary strongman from Mahabharata, to illustrate the hero's immense physical power.

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Trivia

Sengottai Singam (1958) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) alongside B. Saroja Devi. The film featured music by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi. This song showcases a classic trope in MGR movies where the hero's rugged external toughness is juxtaposed with his noble, kind heart.

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