Jen Martin performs, writes, and composes ‘Namma Thamizh Folku’ from the album Dada. Vaisagh and Ashique Ar contribute vocals to this energetic Tamil folk track. Their collective work emphasizes friendship as emotional refuge after heartbreak.
Released: February 5, 2023
Namma Thamizh Folku
Jen Martin | Vaisagh • From “Dada”
Dada’s Namma Thamizh Folku Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Jen Martin portrays a man describing his life at a dead end, unable to shed tears after loss. Friends counter his despair by insisting on local traditions – pouring drinks while chanting ‘Namma Thamizh Folku’. Their intervention frames shared camaraderie as healing ritual.
Nan Titanic Kappal ThanI’m just like the Titanic ship.
Adha Nambi KatturandaI built my life trusting in that.
Kizhinja Vethu Paper Kappala NaBut am I really just a torn, empty paper boat?
Dai Un Kooda Nippan NanHey, I’m the one who’ll stand by you.
Unna KavuthuvuttuThe ones who’ll betray you,
Sirikkum Gang AhAnd that gang that laughs at your pain,
Thongavuttu UrikkavannaI’m here to hang them out and strip them down.
Hey Childhood LovesuHey, it’s that childhood love.
Enna Saichiputta DhimsuThat girl has completely knocked me down.
Andha Ore Oru KissuJust that one single kiss,
Adhil Akkiputta LoosuAnd it’s turned me into a total fool.
Hey Ennada PannaHey, what’ve you done?
Unakku Appave Nan SonnenI told you about this back then.
Unna Kothuputtu SenjaShe played you and finished you off,
Nee Karuthuputta PanjaAnd now you’ve ended up like scorched cotton.
Right Vudra Machan IranguAlright friend, let it go and come on down.
Rendu Round Ulla ErakkuLet’s just pour a couple of rounds inside.
Ye Ragam TharumIt’ll give you a rhythm,
Thagam TheerumIt’ll quench your thirst,
Nammooru SarakkuThis ‘local brew’ of ours.
Idhu Pala Muthuna KirukkuThis is a madness that’s truly deep-seated.
Indha Ulagam Fulla IrukkuIt’s found all over this world.
World Peace TharumIt brings world peace,
Local TweetuOur local ‘social buzz’,
Namma Thamizh FolkuThis Tamil folk style of ours.
Hey Matteru EnnaHey, what’s the deal?
SolludaTell me, man.
Quateru EngaWhere’s the ‘quarter bottle’?
FulludaIt’s a ‘full bottle’, man.
Nan Paithiyama AgurendiI’m slowly losing my mind, girl.
Unnala UnnalaAll because of you, because of you.
Nan Enga PoyiI don’t know where I’m going,
Sava Poren TheriyiladiOr where I’ll end up dead.
Nee Ullukkulla ThanYou were only there on the surface.
Anjala Nenjula ThangalaYou didn’t stay in my heart or soul.
SarigamasaSa-Re-Ga-Ma-Sa.
Right Vudra Machan IranguAlright friend, let it go and come on down.
Rendu Round Ulla ErakkuLet’s just pour a couple of rounds inside.
Ye Ragam TharumIt’ll give you a rhythm,
Thagam TheerumIt’ll quench your thirst,
Nammooru SarakkuThis ‘local brew’ of ours.
Idhu Pala Muthuna KirukkuThis is a madness that’s truly deep-seated.
Indha Ulagam Fulla IrukkuIt’s found all over this world.
World Feesu TharumIt brings world peace,
Local TweetuOur local ‘social buzz’,
Namma Thamizh FolkuThis Tamil folk style of ours.
My Life JourneyMy life’s journey,
Pala Padha MariAfter changing so many paths,
Muttu SanthulaHas ended up,
Vandhu NikkudhappaRight at a dead end, man.
Nan Azhudhum PathenI even tried to cry.
Kanneerum VaralaBut the tears just wouldn’t come.
Thanneela MidhakkurenNow I’m just floating in ‘spirits’.
Thavichen Karaiya ThediyeI’ve struggled searching for the shore.
Thaniya Manam VadiyeMy heart’s withering away in loneliness.
Nenjam Maruthu Ponen KallanenMy chest’s gone numb, and I’ve turned to stone.
Valathen Nanum ThadiyaI even grew out my beard.
Devadhasa MariyeJust like a tragic ‘Devadas’ (a legendary heartbroken lover).
Pulampa VittutiyeYou’ve left me here to lament,
En PonmaneMy dear golden one.
Un Kannu En MoochuYour eyes are my very breath.
Un Pechu En WatchuYour voice is the rhythm I live by.
Nee Illama Ninnu PogaWithout you, everything’s just going to stop.
Un Peru En UyiruYour name is my very life.
Ilanthalire Thanga ThereYou’re like a tender sprout, a golden ‘procession chariot’.
Nee Sari Sonna Izhuthu PovenIf you just say yes, I’ll pull you along with me.
Kadhal Kovilunnu SolluvenI’ll call our love a sacred temple.
Kannagi Deviya Pola SirippaShe’ll smile just like the Goddess ‘Kannagi’ (a symbol of chaste devotion).
Andha SamikkullaWithin that deity,
Kala Thottu Kumpida ViduvaShe’ll let me touch her feet in worship.
Ava Ezhu Jenmathulayum DevathaShe’s a goddess to me across seven lifetimes.
Thangam Enakku Porandha TharagaShe’s my gold, the star that was born just for me.
Andha Vanil Jolikkum Vinmeen KoodaEven the stars that shine in the sky above,
Kadhaikkum En KadhaThey’ll tell the story of my love.
Right Vudra Machan IranguAlright friend, let it go and come on down.
Rendu Round Ulla ErakkuLet’s just pour a couple of rounds inside.
Ye Ragam TharumIt’ll give you a rhythm,
Thagam TheerumIt’ll quench your thirst,
Nammooru SarakkuThis ‘local brew’ of ours.
Idhu Pala Muthuna KirukkuThis is a madness that’s truly deep-seated.
Indha Ulagam Fulla IrukkuIt’s found all over this world.
World Feesu TharumIt brings world peace,
Local TweetuOur local ‘social buzz’,
Namma Thamizh FolkuThis Tamil folk style of ours.
Hey Matteru EnnaHey, what’s the deal?
SolludaTell me, man.
Quateru EngaWhere’s the ‘quarter bottle’?
FulludaIt’s a ‘full bottle’, man.
Nan Paithiyama AgurendiI’m slowly losing my mind, girl.
Unnala UnnalaAll because of you, because of you.
Nan Enga PoyiI don’t know where I’m going,
Sava Poren TheriyiladiOr where I’ll end up dead.
Nee Ullukkulla ThanYou were only there on the surface.
Anjala Nenjula ThangalaYou didn’t stay in my heart or soul.
SarigamasaSa-Re-Ga-Ma-Sa.
Namma Thamizh Folku Music Video
Friendship rituals replace isolation in this Tamil-language song. Those seeking Namma Thamizh Folku lyrics translation will find community strength transforming personal sorrow. Jen Martin’s composition treats local folk culture as collective therapy.