Santhosh Dhayanithi performs “Nethiki Goodbye” for the album Paranthu Po. The song features lyrics by Madhan Karky and music by Dhayanithi. It opens with a direct farewell to yesterday, signaling an immediate change.
Nethiki Goodbye
Santhosh Dhayanithi • From “Paranthu Po”
Nethiki Goodbye Lyrics Translation (from “Paranthu Po”)
The text documents a character’s swift change from being in the “corner” to becoming the “goal.” A new persona emerges with the introduction of a “cowboy hat.” This figure announces an intention to create a “blast.”
Nethiki GoodbyeGoodbye to yesterday
Inniki HaiHello to today
Generate PanniHe’s powering up
He Is Going To FlyHe’s going to fly
Ki Ki Ki Ki KiKi Ki Ki Ki Ki
Ki Ki He Is Slow KiKi Ki He is slow Ki
Nethiki CornerYesterday, he was in the corner
Inniki GoalToday, he is the goal
So No SoberSo no sober
He Is Going To RollHe’s going to roll
Ki Ki Ki Ki KiKi Ki Ki Ki Ki
Ki Ki Ki ThookiKi Ki Ki he’s taking it all
Hey Cowboy Hat Ah PottuHey, with a cowboy hat on
Vekka Poran VettuHe’s going to make a blast
Bang Baba Bang BangBang baba bang bang
Bang Baba Bang BangBang baba bang bang
Bang Baba Bang BangBang baba bang bang
He Is Got A Gun Bang BangHe’s got a gun, bang bang
He Shoot U Down Bang BangHe’ll shoot you down, bang bang
It Is A Water GunIt’s a water gun
Bang Bang Bang BangBang bang bang bang
He Is Got A Gun Bang BangHe’s got a gun, bang bang
He Shoot U Down Bang BangHe’ll shoot you down, bang bang
He Is A Danger BoyHe’s a danger boy
Bang Bang Bang BangBang bang bang bang
Hey Cowboy Hat Ah PottuHey, with a cowboy hat on
Vekka Poran VettuHe’s going to make a blast
Nethiki Goodbye Music Video
The track builds through repetition of brief, declarative phrases. This structure serves as an announcement of a new identity. The song’s form supports the idea of a complete and sudden personal reinvention.