Thatlam Thatlam
From Astakarmma · 2021
- Lyricist
- T. Rajendar
- Singer
- T. Rajendar
- Music director
- L. V. Muthu Ganesh
- Details
- Astakarmma2021
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Machaan thattu paattu aavattum hit-u | Brother, let this tap-beat song become a hit |
| Thabela thatlaam thalaam poda thatlaam | We can play the tabla, we can tap to keep the rhythm |
| Melam kooda thatlaam miruthangam thatlaam | We can play the drum, we can play the mridangam |
| Thamma kooda thatlaam dammu oda thatlaam | We can take a puff, we can puff with smoke |
| Thatlaam thatlaam machaan machaan thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, brother, brother, we can tap |
| Chorus | |
| Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Male | |
| Laddu pola chittu kidacha | If you get a sweet girl like a laddu |
| Chorus :Thatlaam machaan vaa | Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap |
| Corect-ah thatlam machaan vaa | Come on brother, we can tap it correctly |
| Male :Sketch-u pottu oththu vandha | Male: If a plan works out smoothly |
| Chorus :Thatlam machaan vaa | Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap |
| Izhuthu katlaam machaan vaa | Come on brother, we can pull and tie it tight |
| Male | |
| Paattuketha beat irundha | If there is a beat matching the song |
| Chorus :Thatlaam machan vaa | Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap |
| Thalam thatlaam machaan vaa | Come on brother, we can beat the rhythm |
| Male :Bottle oda party vacha | Male: If a party with bottles is thrown |
| Chorus :Thatlaam machaan vaa | Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap |
| Sarakka thatlaam machan vaa | Come on brother, we can knock down the liquor |
| Male | |
| Side dish irundha thaan | Only if there is a side dish |
| Chorus :Sarakka ethlaam machaan vaa | Chorus: Come on brother, we can pour down the liquor |
| Male :Manasil dhillu irundha thaan | Male: Only if there is courage in your heart |
| Chorus :Problem face panlaam nee vaa | Chorus: Come on, you can face the problem |
| Male :Mugatha maraikanumnaa | Male: If you want to hide your face |
| Chorus :Face-il mask podanum da | Chorus: Man, you must wear a mask on your face |
| Male :Munnera venumnaa | Male: If you want to progress in life |
| Chorus :Life-il task venum da | Chorus: Man, you need a task in life |
| Chorus | |
| Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Male | |
| Laddu pola chittu kidacha | If you get a sweet girl like a laddu |
| Chorus :Thatlaam machaan vaa | Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap |
| Corect-ah thatlam machaan vaa | Come on brother, we can tap it correctly |
| Male :Sketch-u pottu oththu vandha | Male: If a plan works out smoothly |
| Chorus :Thatlam machaan vaa | Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap |
| Izhuthu katlaam machaan vaa | Come on brother, we can pull and tie it tight |
| Male | |
| Paattuketha beat irundha | If there is a beat matching the song |
| Chorus :Thatlaam machan vaa | Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap |
| Thalam thatlaam machaan vaa | Come on brother, we can beat the rhythm |
| Male :Bottle oda party vacha | Male: If a party with bottles is thrown |
| Chorus :Thatlaam machaan vaa | Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap |
| Sarakka thatlaam machan vaa | Come on brother, we can knock down the liquor |
| Male | |
| Side dish irundha thaan | Only if there is a side dish |
| Chorus :Sarakka ethlaam machaan vaa | Chorus: Come on brother, we can pour down the liquor |
| Male :Manasil dhillu irundha thaan | Male: Only if there is courage in your heart |
| Chorus :Problem face panlaam nee vaa | Chorus: Come on, you can face the problem |
| Male :Mugatha maraikanumnaa | Male: If you want to hide your face |
| Chorus :Face-il mask podanum da | Chorus: Man, you must wear a mask on your face |
| Male :Munnera venumnaa | Male: If you want to progress in life |
| Chorus :Life-il task venum da | Chorus: Man, you need a task in life |
| Chorus | |
| Machaan vaa thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | Come brother, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam | We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap |
| Male | |
| Thatlaam!!! | We can tap! |
மச்சான் தட்டு பாட்டு ஆவட்டும் ஹிட்டு
தபேலா தட்லாம் தாளம் போடா தட்லாம்
மேளம் கூட தட்லாம் மிருதங்கம் தட்லாம்
தம்ம கூட தட்லாம் டம்மு ஓட தட்லாம்
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் மச்சான் மச்சான் தட்லாம்
Brother, let this tap-beat song become a hit
We can play the tabla, we can tap to keep the rhythm
We can play the drum, we can play the mridangam
We can take a puff, we can puff with smoke
We can tap, we can tap, brother, brother, we can tap
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
லட்டு போல சிட்டு கிடச்சா
குழு :
தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
கரக்டா தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
ஸ்கெட்சு போட்டு ஒத்து வந்தா
குழு :
தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
இழுத்து கட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
If you get a sweet girl like a laddu
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Come on brother, we can tap it correctly
Male: If a plan works out smoothly
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Come on brother, we can pull and tie it tight
பாட்டுகேத்த பீட் இருந்தா
குழு :
தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
தாளம் தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
பாட்டில் ஓட பார்டி வச்சா
குழு :
தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
சரக்க தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
If there is a beat matching the song
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Come on brother, we can beat the rhythm
Male: If a party with bottles is thrown
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Come on brother, we can knock down the liquor
சைட் டிஷ் இருந்தா தான்
குழு :
சரக்க ஏத்தலாம் மச்சான் வா
மனசில் தில்லு இருந்தா தான்
குழு :
ப்ராப்ளம் பேஸ் பண்லாம் நீ வா
முகத்த மறைக்கணும்னா
குழு :
பேசில் மாஸ்க் போடணும் டா
முன்னேற வேணும்னா
குழு :
லைபில் டாஸ்க் வேணும் டா
Only if there is a side dish
Chorus: Come on brother, we can pour down the liquor
Male: Only if there is courage in your heart
Chorus: Come on, you can face the problem
Male: If you want to hide your face
Chorus: Man, you must wear a mask on your face
Male: If you want to progress in life
Chorus: Man, you need a task in life
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
லட்டு போல சிட்டு கிடச்சா
குழு :
தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
கரக்டா தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
ஸ்கெட்சு போட்டு ஒத்து வந்தா
குழு :
தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
இழுத்து கட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
If you get a sweet girl like a laddu
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Come on brother, we can tap it correctly
Male: If a plan works out smoothly
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Come on brother, we can pull and tie it tight
பாட்டுகேத்த பீட் இருந்தா
குழு :
தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
தாளம் தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
பாட்டில் ஓட பார்டி வச்சா
குழு :
தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
சரக்க தட்லாம் மச்சான் வா
If there is a beat matching the song
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Come on brother, we can beat the rhythm
Male: If a party with bottles is thrown
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Come on brother, we can knock down the liquor
சைட் டிஷ் இருந்தா தான்
குழு :
சரக்க ஏத்தலாம் மச்சான் வா
மனசில் தில்லு இருந்தா தான்
குழு :
ப்ராப்ளம் பேஸ் பண்லாம் நீ வா
முகத்த மறைக்கணும்னா
குழு :
பேசில் மாஸ்க் போடணும் டா
முன்னேற வேணும்னா
குழு :
லைபில் டாஸ்க் வேணும் டா
Only if there is a side dish
Chorus: Come on brother, we can pour down the liquor
Male: Only if there is courage in your heart
Chorus: Come on, you can face the problem
Male: If you want to hide your face
Chorus: Man, you must wear a mask on your face
Male: If you want to progress in life
Chorus: Man, you need a task in life
மச்சான் வா தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம் தட்லாம்
Come brother, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
தட்லாம்!!!
We can tap!
Machaan thattu paattu aavattum hit-u
Brother, let this tap-beat song become a hit
Thabela thatlaam thalaam poda thatlaam
We can play the tabla, we can tap to keep the rhythm
Melam kooda thatlaam miruthangam thatlaam
We can play the drum, we can play the mridangam
Thamma kooda thatlaam dammu oda thatlaam
We can take a puff, we can puff with smoke
Thatlaam thatlaam machaan machaan thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, brother, brother, we can tap
Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Laddu pola chittu kidacha
If you get a sweet girl like a laddu
Chorus :Thatlaam machaan vaa
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Corect-ah thatlam machaan vaa
Come on brother, we can tap it correctly
Male :Sketch-u pottu oththu vandha
Male: If a plan works out smoothly
Chorus :Thatlam machaan vaa
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Izhuthu katlaam machaan vaa
Come on brother, we can pull and tie it tight
Paattuketha beat irundha
If there is a beat matching the song
Chorus :Thatlaam machan vaa
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Thalam thatlaam machaan vaa
Come on brother, we can beat the rhythm
Male :Bottle oda party vacha
Male: If a party with bottles is thrown
Chorus :Thatlaam machaan vaa
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Sarakka thatlaam machan vaa
Come on brother, we can knock down the liquor
Side dish irundha thaan
Only if there is a side dish
Chorus :Sarakka ethlaam machaan vaa
Chorus: Come on brother, we can pour down the liquor
Male :Manasil dhillu irundha thaan
Male: Only if there is courage in your heart
Chorus :Problem face panlaam nee vaa
Chorus: Come on, you can face the problem
Male :Mugatha maraikanumnaa
Male: If you want to hide your face
Chorus :Face-il mask podanum da
Chorus: Man, you must wear a mask on your face
Male :Munnera venumnaa
Male: If you want to progress in life
Chorus :Life-il task venum da
Chorus: Man, you need a task in life
Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Laddu pola chittu kidacha
If you get a sweet girl like a laddu
Chorus :Thatlaam machaan vaa
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Corect-ah thatlam machaan vaa
Come on brother, we can tap it correctly
Male :Sketch-u pottu oththu vandha
Male: If a plan works out smoothly
Chorus :Thatlam machaan vaa
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Izhuthu katlaam machaan vaa
Come on brother, we can pull and tie it tight
Paattuketha beat irundha
If there is a beat matching the song
Chorus :Thatlaam machan vaa
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Thalam thatlaam machaan vaa
Come on brother, we can beat the rhythm
Male :Bottle oda party vacha
Male: If a party with bottles is thrown
Chorus :Thatlaam machaan vaa
Chorus: Come on brother, we can tap
Sarakka thatlaam machan vaa
Come on brother, we can knock down the liquor
Side dish irundha thaan
Only if there is a side dish
Chorus :Sarakka ethlaam machaan vaa
Chorus: Come on brother, we can pour down the liquor
Male :Manasil dhillu irundha thaan
Male: Only if there is courage in your heart
Chorus :Problem face panlaam nee vaa
Chorus: Come on, you can face the problem
Male :Mugatha maraikanumnaa
Male: If you want to hide your face
Chorus :Face-il mask podanum da
Chorus: Man, you must wear a mask on your face
Male :Munnera venumnaa
Male: If you want to progress in life
Chorus :Life-il task venum da
Chorus: Man, you need a task in life
Machaan vaa thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
Come brother, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam
We can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap, we can tap
Thatlaam!!!
We can tap!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic, fast-paced folk-kuthu track is written and sung by veteran filmmaker and multi-talented artist T. Rajendar for the film Astakarmma. The song centers around rhythmic enthusiasm and celebration among friends, using the catchy verb 'Thatlaam' (we can tap/beat/strike) as a multi-purpose hook for drumming, partying, enjoying life, and overcoming obstacles. Interspersed among the playful street-style verses are punchy motivational nuggets and casual observations typical of T. Rajendar's lyrical style, touching on courage, masks, and life goals.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Laddu pola chittu kidacha”
Compares a sweet, charming young woman to a 'laddu' (a traditional sweet).
Adukkuthodar / Epizeuxis (Repetition)
“Thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam thatlaam”
The word 'Thatlaam' is repeated rapidly multiple times to build intense rhythmic cadence and hype.
Iyaippu (End Rhyme)
“Face-il mask podanum da / Life-il task venum da”
Rhyming English loanwords 'mask' and 'task' at the end of lines to create punchy couplets.
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Trivia
T. Rajendar is famed in Tamil cinema for his iconic rhyming speech and spontaneous lyric writing style. In this song, he blends contemporary pandemic-era terms like 'mask' alongside his traditional rhythmic rhyming patterns.
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