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Tamil Pasanga

From Thalaivaa · 2013

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Benny Dayal, Sheezay. Psycho Unit
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Thalaivaa2013

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Tha tha tha tha tha thamizhaTha tha tha tha tha Tamilian
Tha tha tha tha tha thamizhaTha tha tha tha tha Tamilian
Male
Tha tha tha tha tha thamizhaTha tha tha tha tha Tamilian
Tha tha tha tha tha thamizhaTha tha tha tha tha Tamilian
Tha tha tha tha tha thamizhaTha tha tha tha tha Tamilian
Tha tha tha tha tha thamizhaTha tha tha tha tha Tamilian
Thamizha thamizha thamizhaTamilian Tamilian Tamilian
Thamizha thamizhaTamilian Tamilian
Thamizha thamizhaTamilian Tamilian
Male
Payanum thodarumThe journey will continue
Thalaiganamum adangumEgo and pride will subside
Arangam athirum tharunamThe stage will shake at this moment
Arangetram mudiyattumLet the debut performance finish
Vidiyum pozhuthumEven when the dawn comes
Enakena udhaiyamagattumLet it rise for me
Athiradi nadanavum erimalai vedikattumLet the explosive dance erupt like a volcano
Pughazathu paravattum thamizha thamizhaLet fame spread everywhere, Tamilian Tamilian
Uyara nee paranthidu thamizha thamizhaFly high, Tamilian Tamilian
Tha.. mizh.. pa.. sa..nga..Ta.. mil.. bo.. ys..
Male
A aa e ee u uu ae aaeA AA E EE U UU AE AAE
I o oo ou akkannaI O OO OU AKK ANNA
Kasada thapara yarala vazhalaKasada Thapara Yarala Vazhala (Hard and Soft consonants)
Yanana namana thamizhan naanYanana Namana, I am a Tamilian
Male
Engirunthaalum oo.. naangaWherever we are...
Enna senjaalum ooo..Whatever we do...
Thamizhodu thaane ooo..It is always with Tamil...
Enga santhoosham sangeetham va va vaOur happiness and music, come come come
Chorus
Pasanga pasangaBoys boys
Thamil thamil pasanga pasanga pasangaTamil Tamil boys boys boys
Thamil thamil pasangaTamil Tamil boys
Intha bhoomiyai athiravaippomaeWe will make this earth shake
Naanga thamil pasangaWe are Tamil boys
Male
Thirunalveli alwaTirunelveli Halwa
Then madura malli poovuSweet Madurai Jasmine flower
Chennai ghana paattuChennai Gaana song
Naanga rasippomWe will enjoy them all
Male
Kanchi pattu selaKanchipuram silk saree
Pasu maadu suthum saala..Cattle roaming in the shed..
Nathu nadum velaWhile planting saplings in the field
Paattu padippomWe will sing a song
Male
Enga mayilaattamumOur peacock dance
Konjum kuyilaattamumOur sweet cuckoo-like dance
Kovil karakaattamum athirumAnd temple Karagattam will shake the floor
Engal theru koothilumIn our street plays
Engal yesapaattilumAnd in our competitive debate songs
Mellisaigal thullivarum va va vaSoft melodies will jump and flow, come come come
Chorus
Pasanga pasangaBoys boys
Thamil thamil pasanga pasanga pasangaTamil Tamil boys boys boys
Thamil thamil pasangaTamil Tamil boys
Intha bhoomiyai athiravaippomaeWe will make this earth shake
Naanga thamil pasangaWe are Tamil boys
Male
A aa e ee u uu ae aaeA AA E EE U UU AE AAE
I o oo ou akkannaI O OO OU AKK ANNA
Kasada thapara yarala vazhalaKasada Thapara Yarala Vazhala
Yanana namana thamizhan naanYanana Namana, I am a Tamilian
Male
Watch me run like aaWatch me run like a
Rendu kaalu kuthiraaaTwo-legged horse
Aala theriyama machiWithout knowing who I am, my friend
Kaala neeyum viduraaYou are sticking your leg out to trip me
Aattam podum podhu naangaWhen we dance
Thangamaana pasangaWe are golden boys
Pottinu vanthitta kizhikkum tamil pasangaIf it comes to a competition, Tamil boys will tear it apart
Puliyum pathungum namma thalaivanai kandaEven the tiger crouches seeing our leader
Pooti ku yaaru thambi namaku ippo ethiraWho is there to oppose us brother in competition now?
Enn ovvoru asaivum nadanam amaikkum paara daLook how every movement of mine creates a dance
Oorukulla namma pola chella pulla yaaru daWho is the beloved child in town like us?
Male
Poopol idli dosaFlower-soft idli and dosa
Ada murukki vacha meesaAh, a twirled mustache
Koozha kudikka aasaLonging to drink porridge
Pacha thamizhanA pure true-blue Tamilian
Male
Veluthu vecha vettiWashed white dhoti
Pala kathaigal sollum paattiGrandma telling many stories
Kabadi kabadi pottiKabaddi kabaddi match
Veera thamizhanBrave Tamilian
Male
Kannamoochi aaduvomWe will play hide and seek
JellikattaaduvomWe will tame bulls in Jallikattu
Vetri kodinaatuvom thamizhaWe will plant the victory flag, Tamilian
Sanga thamizh paatilumIn Sangam Tamil poetry
Thirukural yettilum mukkulithuAnd diving deep into Thirukkural pages
Moozhgi vida va va vaCome, let us immerse ourselves, come come come
Male
A aa e ee u uu ae aaeA AA E EE U UU AE AAE
I o oo ou akkannaI O OO OU AKK ANNA
Kasada thapara yarala vazhalaKasada Thapara Yarala Vazhala
Yanana namana thamizhan naanYanana Namana, I am a Tamilian
Male
Engirunthaalum ooo naangaWherever we are...
Enna senjaalum oo..Whatever we do...
Thamizhodu thaanae oo..It is always with Tamil...
Enga santhoosham sangeetham va va vaOur happiness and music, come come come
Chorus
Pasanga pasangaBoys boys
Thamil thamil pasanga pasanga pasangaTamil Tamil boys boys boys
Thamil thamil pasangaTamil Tamil boys
Intha bhoomiyai athiravaippomaeWe will make this earth shake
Naanga thamil pasangaWe are Tamil boys

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy anthem from 'Thalaivaa' (2013) celebrates the spirit, culture, and pride of Tamil identity and youth. The song creatively weaves Tamil alphabets (vowels and classification of consonants like Hard, Soft, and Nasal letters) directly into its lyrics, emphasizing a deep connection to the roots and linguistic heritage. It highlights regional delicacies, art forms like Mayilattam, Karagattam, Therukoothu, traditional attire, foods like idli and koozh, and sports like Jallikattu and Kabaddi, presenting a vibrant picture of Tamil life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Repetition

Tha tha tha tha tha thamizha

Repetition of words like 'Tha tha tha', 'Thamizha', and 'Pasanga' to create rhythmic drive and emphasis.

Linguistic Imagery and Rhyme

Kasada thapara yarala vazhala

Incorporation of Tamil alphabets and grammar phonetic groups (Vallinam, Mellinam, Idayinam) as poetic elements.

Cultural Imagery

Thirunalveli alwa / Then madura malli poovu

Listing quintessential regional landmarks, delicacies, and folk dances to evoke cultural pride.

Metaphor

Rendu kaalu kuthiraaa

Comparing oneself to a fast two-legged horse to denote speed and agility.

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Trivia

'Thalaivaa' (2013) starred Vijay and Amala Paul, with music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar and lyrics by Na. Muthu Kumar. This track, 'Tamil Pasanga', sung by Benny Dayal and Sheezay, uniquely incorporates the basic Tamil alphabets and phonetic classifications (Uyir Ezhuthukal and Mei Ezhuthukal groups like Kasada Thapara) directly into the chorus to instill pride in the Tamil language.

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