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Lyrics & meaning

Thaattiyare Thaattiyare

From Kutti Puli · 2013

Lyricist
Mohan Rajan
Singer
Gold Devaraj
Music director
Ghibran
Details
Kutti Puli2013

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thaattiyarae thaattiyarae thaattiyaraeOh brave one! Oh daring one! Oh tough one!
Thaattiyarae thaattiyarae thaattiyaraeOh brave one! Oh daring one! Oh tough one!
Sandiyarae sandiyarae sandiyaraeOh rebel! Oh unruly one! Oh fighter!
Sandiyarae sandiyarae sandiyaraeOh rebel! Oh unruly one! Oh fighter!
Male
Ivan kalaththu mettil kaaththa pola thirinchaa paiyanHe is a boy who roamed like the wind over the threshing grounds.
Ivan puzhuthi kaattil puththar pola valarntha paiyanHe is a boy who grew like a serene Buddha amidst dusty fields.
Ooru muzhukka thona thonakkum ivan alapparaiyaeHis loud chatter and swagger echo throughout the entire town.
Aanaa ivan thimira moodi vaikka yaedhu papparayaeYet there is no container large enough to enclose his immense pride.
Male
Thaattiyarae thaattiyarae thaattiyaraeOh brave one! Oh daring one! Oh tough one!
Sandiyarae sandiyarae sandiyaraeOh rebel! Oh unruly one! Oh fighter!
Male
Nerinju mullu odamba poora mullirukkumJust as a puncture-vine is covered in thorns all over,
Ivan nenjaankoottil eppothum thembirukkumHis chest and heart are forever filled with resolute courage.
Ivana pola oorukkulla yaarum illaiyaeThere is nobody in this town quite like him.
Ivan kooda varum nizhalu koodu kozhai illaiyaeEven the shadow that walks beside him is no coward.
Male
Thaattiyarae thaattiyarae thaattiyaraeOh brave one! Oh daring one! Oh tough one!
Thaattiyarae thaattiyarae thaattiyaraeOh brave one! Oh daring one! Oh tough one!
Sandiyarae sandiyarae sandiyaraeOh rebel! Oh unruly one! Oh fighter!
Sandiyarae sandiyarae sandiyaraeOh rebel! Oh unruly one! Oh fighter!
Male
Kanneer vittu paasam solli pazhakkam illaiyaeHe has no habit of expressing love through shedding tears.
Ivan paasaththula paarai kooda karaiyum pullaYet child, even a hard rock would melt in the warmth of his love.
Ivana vambu kadhai ooru vaayil onjathu illaiyaeTales of his conflicts never quiet down in the mouths of townsfolk.
Ivan ragalaiyathaan enni solla number-um paththalayaeEven numbers are not enough to count all his glorious antics!
Male
Thaattiyarae thaattiyarae thaattiyaraeOh brave one! Oh daring one! Oh tough one!
Sandiyarae sandiyarae sandiyaraeOh rebel! Oh unruly one! Oh fighter!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Thaattiyarae Sandiyarae from the movie Kutti Puli (2013) is an energetic character-defining track that celebrates the fearless, rebellious, and rugged nature of the hero. Set in a rural backdrop, the lyrics paint a portrait of a youth who roams freely like the wind and remains steadfast like Buddha amidst life's dust. Though the villagers see him as a bold troublemaker whose swagger cannot be contained, he possesses an unbreakable heart of courage and a hidden depth of affection capable of melting stone.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Ivan kalaththu mettil kaaththa pola thirinchaa paiyan

Compares the protagonist's uninhibited roaming across the rural fields to the free-flowing wind (kaaththa pola).

Paradox / Imagery (Uvaman)

Ivan puzhuthi kaattil puththar pola valarntha paiyan

Juxtaposes dusty, harsh environments (puzhuthi kaadu) with the peaceful purity of Buddha (puththar pola) to highlight noble character amidst rugged surroundings.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Ivan paasaththula paarai kooda karaiyum pulla

Exaggerates the intensity of his affection by claiming it possesses enough power to melt a solid rock.

Rhyme and Assonance (Edhugai / Monai)

Thaattiyarae thaattiyarae / Sandiyarae sandiyarae

Employs repeating rustic refrains like Thaattiyarae and Sandiyarae to establish a rhythmic, chant-like folk momentum.

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Trivia

Kutti Puli marked Ghibran's second major feature film score following his debut in Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011). Singer Gold Devaraj delivered a raw, earthy vocal performance that complemented M. Sasikumar's iconic rural hero image.

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