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Lyrics & meaning

The Mottappa Theme

From Angaaragan · 2023

Lyricist
Ku. Karthik
Singer
Hamara CV
Music director
Ku Karthik
Details
Angaaragan2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kattappa illa mottappaNot Kattappa, it's Mottappa
Kattappa illa mottappaNot Kattappa, it's Mottappa
Male
Hey 6.2 paHey, six foot two inches tall, man
Ivar senjathella trendu paWhatever he did became a trend, man
Ulla vantha lanthu paIf he steps inside, it is total mayhem, man
Vuduvaaru santhulatha sindhuppaHe turns every narrow gap into an opportunity, man
Male
Paathatha oru kusumbu paJust look at his playful mischief, man
Pakka fit aana odambu paA perfectly fit body, man
Pera ketta sollappaIf someone asks his name, tell them
Kattappa illa mottappaNot Kattappa, it's Mottappa
Male
HahahahaHahahaha
Male
AngaraganAngaaragan
Male
Asarum gap laIn a moment of distraction
Halwaava kudappaHe will hand you a sweet deception
Erumbu velaikkumFor an ant's wage
Elephant ah uzhaippaHe makes an elephant work
Male
Aattam keetaamWithout making unnecessary drama
Podaama thallapppaaPush it aside and move
Always ivaruAlways he is
Villaathi villanppaaA master villain among villains
Male
Eppo dhaan daWhen on earth
En charecter ah purinjika poringaAre you going to understand my character?
Male
Apo kattappaBack then Kattappa
Ipo mottappaNow Mottappa
Male :VaazhndhirukaanyaMale: He has lived well, man
Male :ThottathellaameMale: Everything he touched
Super hittappaTurned into a super hit, man
Male
Ennamma kanu sowkiyamaHow are you doing, my dear?
Chumma sollu dhillana dhilluJust say it, grit is real grit
Inga eppavume fulluHere it is always full
Podaatha sarasara vediyaDon't set off crackling firecrackers
Gammuni theruvula kedayaStay quiet on the street
Ivan yaaru adangura mazhaiyaWho is he, a rain that can be tamed?
Alapara ippa kelambuthu variyaThe grand swagger is starting now, are you coming?
Variya variyaAre you coming, are you coming?
Male
Ruggedu rugguduRugged, rugged
Thagadu thagaduStrong as a metal plate, metal plate
Male
Singam pola nadaiyappaWalking like a lion, man
Kinga pola sirippu appaLaughing like a king, man
Pera ketta sollappaIf someone asks his name, tell them
Kattappa illa mottappaNot Kattappa, it's Mottappa
Male
Mathavan ellamOnly if everyone else
Dummy ah loosa irundha dhaanIs a dummy or a fool
Naama ellam munnukku vara mudiyumCan we all move forward
Thalaivan aaga mudiyumAnd become a leader

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy theme song introduces the swaggering, villainous protagonist/antagonist 'Mottappa' from the movie Angaaragan. The lyrics highlight his tall, physically impressive presence, sharp cunning mind, and ability to turn any situation to his advantage. Through witty wordplay, the song contrasts him with iconic pop-culture figures like Kattappa, portraying him as a king-like figure with a lion-like stride who thrives by exploiting the weaknesses of those around him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Refrain / Rhyme (Edhugai)

Kattappa illa mottappa

The repetitive rhyming refrain 'Kattappa / Mottappa' creates an echoing, memorable rhythm throughout the song.

Juxtaposition / Metaphor

Erumbu velaikkum Elephant ah uzhaippa

Contrasts an ant ('Erumbu') with an elephant ('Elephant') to illustrate his extreme efficiency and ability to extract massive labor for minimal cost.

Simile (Upamai)

Singam pola nadaiyappa / Kinga pola sirippu appa

Directly compares his walk to that of a lion ('Singam pola') and his laugh to a king ('Kinga pola').

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Trivia

The lyric 'Kattappa illa mottappa' directly references veteran actor Sathyaraj's legendary character Kattappa from the global blockbuster 'Baahubali', playing on his bald look and commanding screen presence in 'Angaaragan'.

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