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Singleu

From Poikkal Kuthirai · 2022

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Music director
D. Imman
Movie name
Poikkal Kuthirai
Movie release year
2022
Lyrics added on
3 Jul 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Singleu naa singleu
Singleu naa singleu
Aagaasamum oththa oththa
Sooriyanum oththa
Yei annaaththaium oththa oththa
Kaalu kooda oththa
Suththum boomi oththa oththa
Saami kooda oththa
En machaan inga oththa oththa
Vanthu paaru geththa
Singleu naa singleu
Singleu naa singleu
Ye porappinga oththa oththa
Saavu kooda oththa
Ye naduvula nadakkum
Intha kacherium oththa
Paattum inga oththa oththa
Thaalam kooda oththa
Ye ulagathula yaar iruka
Machaan pola kuththa
Singleu naa singleu
Singleu naa singleu
Kaal pona kaadu kadukkum
Kaal pona paadu padukkum
Kaal pona naadu nadungum
Kulunga kulunga kulunga kulunga
Kaal pona kaaththu kaththikkum
Kaal pona baaththu vathikkum
Kaal pona paaththu paththikkum
Neruppu seragu virichu parakkum
Singleu naa singleu
Singleu naa singleu
Vaanatha idichaalum varum singleu singleu
Aazhatha jeyichaalum kadal singleu singleu
Mannellaam kalachaalum puyal singleu singleu
Machaanum athu pola
Yehei anaavadi puyalinu aadava
Yehei kottaapatti reyilinu odava
Kubu kubu kubu kubu
Thandavaalam venam
Chikubuku chikubuku
Chikubuku chikubuku
Pogaya vudavum venam
Raga raga raga raga
Rekka rendum venam
Viruviru viruviru parakkira
Oththa kaalum venam
Singleu naa singleu
Singleu naa singleu
Aagaasamum oththa oththa
Sooriyanum oththa
Yei annaaththaium oththa oththa
Kaalu kooda oththa
Suththum boomi oththa oththa
Saami kooda oththa
En machaan inga oththa oththa
Vanthu paaru geththa
Singleu naa singleu
Singleu naa singleu
Singleu naa singleu
Singleu naa singleu
Single means truly single!
Single means truly single!
Even the sky is one and only,
and the sun is only one!
Hey, our big brother is one of a kind,
and even his leg is just one!
The spinning earth is one and only,
and even God is one!
My man stands alone right here,
come see his swagger!
Single means truly single!
Single means truly single!
Hey, birth happens only once,
and even death comes only once!
Hey, happening right in between,
this concert of life is also just once!
The song here is one and only,
and even the beat is one!
Hey, who else is there in this whole world,
to strike as hard as my man?
Single means truly single!
Single means truly single!
The woods sting wherever his leg goes,
struggles surrender wherever his leg goes,
the land trembles wherever his leg goes,
shaking, shaking, shaking, shaking!
The wind howls out wherever his leg goes,
trouble flees seeing where his leg goes,
fire ignites seeing where his leg goes,
and the flames spread their wings to fly!
Single means truly single!
Single means truly single!
Even when striking the sky, thunder roars all alone!
Even ruling the deep, the ocean stands all alone!
Even stirring up the earth, the storm swirls all alone!
And my man is just like that!
Hey, shall I dance like a raging storm?
Hey, shall I race like an express train?
Chug-chug-chug-chug, puffing with power,
no railway tracks are needed!
Chikku-bukku chikku-bukku,
chikku-bukku chikku-bukku,
no need to blow any smoke!
Rushing with pure energy,
no pair of wings is needed!
To soar away swift and fast,
you don't even need a leg!
Single means truly single!
Single means truly single!
Even the sky is one and only,
and the sun is only one!
Hey, our big brother is one of a kind,
and even his leg is just one!
The spinning earth is one and only,
and even God is one!
My man stands alone right here,
come see his swagger!
Single means truly single!
Single means truly single!
Single means truly single!
Single means truly single!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Singleu Naa Singleu from Poikkal Kuthirai is an energetic anthem celebrating resilience, individuality, and self-reliance. The song draws parallels between the protagonist—who navigates life with a single prosthetic leg—and grand singular forces of nature such as the sun, earth, sky, ocean, and storms. It redefines being single or having one leg not as a limitation, but as a mark of unique strength and unmatched attitude. Lyricist Madhan Karky crafts a lively tribute to overcoming physical challenges with pure determination and pride.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Epiphora (Iyaibu)

“Aagaasamum oththa oththa / Sooriyanum oththa”

Repetition of the word 'oththa' (single/one) at the end of multiple consecutive lines to emphasize uniqueness.

Onomatopoeia (Erattai Kilavi)

“Kubu kubu kubu kubu / Chikubuku chikubuku”

Use of rhythmic sound words like 'chikubuku' and 'kubu kubu' to evoke the speed and sound of a train engine.

Alliteration (Monaai)

“Kaal pona kaadu kadukkum”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds in 'Kaal', 'kaadu', and 'kadukkum' across the verse.

Metaphor (Uruvagim)

“Neruppu seragu virichu parakkum”

Comparing the protagonist's fiery passion and speed to fire spreading its wings and flying.

Did you know?

Trivia

Poikkal Kuthirai features actor-choreographer Prabhu Deva in the lead role playing a prosthetic-legged protagonist fighting for his daughter. The term 'Poikkal Kuthirai' refers to the traditional Tamil folk dance performance involving false legs, symbolizing endurance and balance.

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