Thuppaki Engal Tholile Lyrics
From the movie Vishwaroopam
Thuppaki Engal Tholile Song Lyrics is the track from Vishwaroopam Tamil Film – 2013, Starring Kamal Haasan, Rahul Bose, Andrea Jeremiah, Pooja Kumar, Shekhar Kapur, Jaideep Ahlawat, Samrat Chakrabarti, Nassar, Zarina Wahab, Miles Anderson. This song was sung by கமல் ஹாசன், பென்னி டயல். The music was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan- Loy.
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The ground and the dirt In the heat
Senses dead and going blind When you have war on your mind
Feel the drums of battle Beating in your head
And the only song you are singing Is the song of the dead
I am not a man I am a shell
Thats waiting to explode On my shoulders gotta burning overload
Thuppaaki engal tholilae Ohoo oooo
Thurbakkiyam than vazhvilae Ohoo oooo
Eppothum saavu nerilae Ohoo oooo
Ippothu velvom porilae
Porgalai naangal Thenrthedukavillai
Porthaan emmai Thenrtheduthu kondathu
Engalin kaiyil Aaayuthangal illai
Aayuthathin kaiyil Engal udal ullathu
Oorai kaakkum porukku Othigai seikindrom
Savae engal vaazhvendru Sathiyam seigindrom
Ottagaa mudhugin mel Oru samaveli kidaiyaathu
Dollar ulagathil Samatharmam kidaiyathu
Ho ho ho oh Needhi kaanaamal
Ho ho ho oh Porgal oyaadhu
Thuppaaki engal thozhanae Ho ho ho oh
Thozh konda veeran dheivamae Ho ho ho oh
Eppodhum engal koppayil Ho ho ho oh
Thaeneerum parugum maranamae
With a rifle in your hand Its down to man to man
To live you gotta let die I ll bear the sky for a nine
You cant afford to fail Gotta fight it to the nail
Gotta live by the warriors code Cant afford to look back down the road
Boomiyai thaanga Konja veeram ketkindrom
Puyalai swasikka Nurai eeral ketkindrom
Ettu dhisaigalal Oru imaiyam ketkindrom
Irul moolaadhu Elamai ketkindrom
Thuppaakiyum thalayanaiyaai Thooki thirikindrom
Thozhodum en maranathai Thooki thirikindrom
Ottagam mudhugin mel Oru samaveli kidaiyaadhu
Dollar ulagathil Sama dharmam kidaiyaadhu
Ho ho ho oh Needhi kaanaamal
Ho ho ho oh Porgal oyaadhu
Song Meaning & Analysis
The song "Thuppaki Engal Tholile" from Vishwaroopam is a powerful anthem reflecting the harsh realities and mindset of soldiers or operatives engaged in relentless warfare. It portrays a life where war is not a choice but a destiny, where death is a constant companion, and weapons become an extension of their very being. The lyrics convey a sense of fatalism, sacrifice, and a desperate plea for justice in a world driven by power and inequality, suggesting that peace is unattainable until true justice prevails.
The song delves into the psychological toll of conflict, where senses are dulled, and the only song heard is that of the dead. It highlights the transformation of individuals into mere "shells waiting to explode," burdened by an "overload" of duty and danger. The repeated lines about the absence of flat plains on a camel's back and equality in a dollar-driven world underscore the futility of seeking peace or fairness in their current circumstances, making it a poignant commentary on global conflicts and the soldiers caught within them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Thuppaki Engal Tholile?
Thuppaki Engal Tholile is sung by கமல் ஹாசன், பென்னி டயல்.
Which movie is Thuppaki Engal Tholile from?
The song Thuppaki Engal Tholile is featured in the movie Vishwaroopam.
Who wrote the lyrics for Thuppaki Engal Tholile?
The lyrics for Thuppaki Engal Tholile were written by Unknown with music composed by Shankar-Ehsaan- Loy.
Is English translation available for Thuppaki Engal Tholile lyrics?
Yes! Thuppaki Engal Tholile lyrics from Vishwaroopam include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Thuppaki Engal Tholile lyrics?
The song "Thuppaki Engal Tholile" from Vishwaroopam is a powerful anthem reflecting the harsh realities and mindset of soldiers or operatives engaged in relentless warfare. It portrays a life where war is not a choice but a destiny, where death is a constant companion, and weapons become an extension of their very being. The lyrics convey a sense of fatalism, sacrifice, and a desperate plea for justice in a world driven by power and inequality, suggesting that peace is unattainable until true justice prevails. The song delves into the psychological toll of conflict, where senses are dulled, and the only song heard is that of the dead. It highlights the transformation of individuals into mere "shells waiting to explode," burdened by an "overload" of duty and danger. The repeated lines about the absence of flat plains on a camel's back and equality in a dollar-driven world underscore the futility of seeking peace or fairness in their current circumstances, making it a poignant commentary on global conflicts and the soldiers caught within them.
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