Mathisiyam Bala and Senthildas perform “Athiri Puthiri,” a track from the album Gangers. The song features music by C. Sathya and lyrics by Arun Bharathi. It begins with the declaration that an explosive dance is about to be unleashed. This statement serves as a direct warning to listeners.
Athiri Puthiri
Mathisiyam Bala | Senthildas • From “Gangers”
Lyricist
Arun Bharathi
Composer
C. Sathya
Gangers’s Athiri Puthiri Lyrics Translation
The lyrics advance the idea of collective power over individual might. A central line states a united flock of sheep will cause a wild tiger to run. The song adds that the group can transform a lightning strike into a staircase to climb higher.
Athiri Puthiri Attam IppodhuThe explosive dance begins now
Thodangapovudhu PathukoodaIt’s about to be unleashed, so watch out
Ye Adhara Vekkura Pathara VekkuraWe’ll make you tremble, we’ll make you panic
Neram Varudhu KettukadaThe time is coming, so listen close
Ye Attu Mandhai Serndhu PuttaWhen a flock of sheep stands together,
Kattu Puliyum OdumadaEven a wild tiger will run in fear
Matu Mandhai Onna SerndhaWhen a herd of cattle unites as one,
Malai Anaiyum ThorkkumadaEven a mountain elephant will be defeated
Nanga Idiyakooda Padiya PolaWe are the crowd that takes a lightning strike
Mathi Yerum KoottamadaAnd turns it into a stairway to climb higher
Vazhiya Vanthu Vambhu IluthaIf you go out of your way to pick a fight,
Yaru Endruthan KattumadaWe’ll show you exactly who we are
Thadaigalodu Thalai AnaithaiyumEvery single obstacle in our path,
Thatti Thalam ThookungangadaWe’ll smash it down to the ground
ValaiyathaiyumEven the traps you’ve laid,
Valachu Pottu ThakkumadaaWe’ll bend them, break them, and attack
Ye Alangama PanamadangaWithout any hesitation,
Vegam Edukkum VelaiyadaThis is the time to gather our speed
Mudikkama PogathingaDon’t you dare leave until this is finished,
Mutti Sathum KaliayadaThe sound of our clash is a wild celebration
Ye Nalikkunnu Thalli VechaIf you push this off for tomorrow,
Unakkau Illai NalaiyadaThen tomorrow itself won’t be yours
Indha Nodi MudichuputtaBut if you finish it in this very moment,
Thedi Varum Malai AdaA garland of victory will come find you
Athiri Puthiri Attam IppodhuThe explosive dance begins now
Thodangapovudhu PathukoodaIt’s about to be unleashed, so watch out
Ye Adhara Vekkura Pathara VekkuraWe’ll make you tremble, we’ll make you panic
Neram Varudhu KettukadaThe time is coming, so listen close
Ye Attu Mandhai Serndhu PuttaWhen a flock of sheep stands together,
Kattu Puliyum OdumadaEven a wild tiger will run in fear
Matu Mandhai Onna SerndhaWhen a herd of cattle unites as one,
Malai Anaiyum ThorkkumadaEven a mountain elephant will be defeated
Ye Alangama PanamadangaWithout any hesitation,
Vegam Edukkum VelaiyadaThis is the time to gather our speed
Mudikkama PogathingaDon’t you dare leave until this is finished,
Mutti Sathum KaliayadaThe sound of our clash is a wild celebration
The song’s form relies on repeating key lines about group strength. This structure reinforces the main points for the listener. The final verses shift to urgency, stating that delaying action means forfeiting the future.
