Africa Kaattu Puli Lyrics
From the movie Aalavandhan
Africa Kaattu Puli Song Lyrics is the track from Aalavandhan Tamil Film – 2001, Starring Kamal Haasan, Raveena Tandon, Anu Hasan, Milind Gunaji, Kitu Gidwani, Manisha Koirala, Gollapudi Maruti Rao, Shri Vallabh Vyas, Sarath Babu, Navin Nischol. This song was sung by நந்தினி ஸ்ரீகர். The music was composed by Shankar-Eshaan-Loy. Lyrics works penned by Vairamuthu.
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Africa kaattu puli Aal thinnum vettai puli
Africa kaattu puli Aal thinnum vettai puli
Mun jenmam moppam thedi Alaiyuthae
Paattu paadi mudiya munnae Vettai aadi mudikkanumae
Thee parakkum kangalodu Theduthae
Africa kaattu puli Aal thinnum vettai puli
Mun jenmam moppam thedi Alaiyuthae
Paattu paadi mudiya munnae Vettai aadi mudikkanumae
Thee parakkum kangalodu Theduthae
Munn jenmathil Pul meyum maanaaga vanthen
Puliyaaga nee Vandhu yennai yen kondraai
Appodhu iraiyaavum Maanaai vanthen
Ippodhu irai thedum Puliyaai vanthen
Nee aagaayam sendraalum Pali vaanguven
Unn raththaai kondu Sevaanam seiven
Indraenum endraenum Rendaaga kondaadi kondraalthaan
Yen kobam maarumae Yuthathil naan vendru
Raththathil neeraadi Puli vadivam poovaaga maaruven
Kanden kanden Paavathin bimbam kanden
Konden konden Kondraada sabathamum konden
Narasimma avathaaram Andru andru
Puli konda avathaaram Indru indru
Kannodu naan konda kobam kandu Kaatrellaam minsaaram paayum indru
Mandraadi paarthaalum Kondraadi theerthuvittu
Indrodu yivadivum neenguven
Munn jenmam vaazhavillai Pinn jenmam thoongavillai
Indriravu nimathiyaai thoonguven
Ha hahahahahahaha…
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song, 'Africa Kaattu Puli', from the psychological thriller 'Aalavandhan', delves deep into themes of revenge, reincarnation, and primal rage. The lyrics vividly portray a protagonist consumed by a desire for vengeance stemming from a past life. The metaphor of the 'African jungle tiger' represents an unstoppable, predatory force driven by an ancient wrong. The singer recounts being a deer in a previous birth, killed by the one who is now the target of their wrath. This cyclical nature of predator and prey, reversed in the current life, fuels the intense pursuit of retribution.
The song's narrative builds on the idea that the protagonist's current existence is solely for this act of vengeance. The lyrics express a fierce determination to hunt down the target, no matter where they hide, promising to paint the sky red with their blood. The comparison to Narasimha's avatar emphasizes the divine, unstoppable nature of this vengeful transformation. The ultimate goal is not just revenge, but also a release from this tormented state, hoping that after the act, the 'tiger form' will transform into a 'flower', signifying peace and an end to the cycle of suffering and anger. The final lines express a longing for peaceful sleep, a tranquility denied in past and future lives until this ultimate act is completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Africa Kaattu Puli?
Africa Kaattu Puli is sung by நந்தினி ஸ்ரீகர்.
Which movie is Africa Kaattu Puli from?
The song Africa Kaattu Puli is featured in the movie Aalavandhan.
Who wrote the lyrics for Africa Kaattu Puli?
The lyrics for Africa Kaattu Puli were written by Vairamuthu with music composed by Shankar-Eshaan-Loy.
Is English translation available for Africa Kaattu Puli lyrics?
Yes! Africa Kaattu Puli lyrics from Aalavandhan include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Africa Kaattu Puli lyrics?
This song, 'Africa Kaattu Puli', from the psychological thriller 'Aalavandhan', delves deep into themes of revenge, reincarnation, and primal rage. The lyrics vividly portray a protagonist consumed by a desire for vengeance stemming from a past life. The metaphor of the 'African jungle tiger' represents an unstoppable, predatory force driven by an ancient wrong. The singer recounts being a deer in a previous birth, killed by the one who is now the target of their wrath. This cyclical nature of predator and prey, reversed in the current life, fuels the intense pursuit of retribution. The song's narrative builds on the idea that the protagonist's current existence is solely for this act of vengeance. The lyrics express a fierce determination to hunt down the target, no matter where they hide, promising to paint the sky red with their blood. The comparison to Narasimha's avatar emphasizes the divine, unstoppable nature of this vengeful transformation. The ultimate goal is not just revenge, but also a release from this tormented state, hoping that after the act, the 'tiger form' will transform into a 'flower', signifying peace and an end to the cycle of suffering and anger. The final lines express a longing for peaceful sleep, a tranquility denied in past and future lives until this ultimate act is completed.