Diwakar and K Ekadesi deliver ‘Raavana Kottathula’ from Justin Prabhakaran’s high-energy Raavana Kottam album. Lyricist K. Ekadesi crafts a declaration of territorial authority with unrelenting percussion. The vocals project collective defiance against external threats.
Released: March 15, 2023
Raavana Kottathula
Diwakar | K Ekadesi • From “Raavana Kottam”
Raavana Kottathula Lyrics Meaning Diwakar | K Ekadesi | Raavana Kottam
K. Ekadesi illustrates fearlessness through hyperbolic scenarios like demanding cigarettes from lions. Lyrics assert self-governance: ‘Even if the army arrives, you’d better shut up and sit down.’ Unity surfaces in lines about shared heritage and synchronized actions.
Ye Ravanan ThottathulaIn this garden of Ravana,
Raja Thanda EllarumEvery single one of us is a King.
Koovura Seval KoodaEven the crowing rooster
Kottadicha NinnadumFreezes when our drums start beating.
Ye Valatta MudiyathuYou can’t play your games here;
Nanga Thani SarkkaruWe are a government of our own.
Ranuvam Vandha KoodaEven if the army arrives,
Moodikittu UtkaruYou’d better shut up and sit down.
Ada Kutha Vecha ThakkaliYou’re soft like a planted tomato,
Konnu Pora PangaliBut my kinsman has a deadly vibe.
Micha Meedhi VaikkamaWithout leaving anything behind,
Mirattura Uruttura Alatha KadathuraYou threaten, intimidate, and cross every line.
Hey Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa RingaHey Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa.
Ninacha NinachappadiJust as we thought,
Nesatha NesathappadiJust as we desired,
Aruva ThetuthadiThe sickle is being sharpened.
Vada VadaCome on, come on.
Enakkumunakkum IrukkuraTo sever the enmity
Pagaiya AruthuvidaThat stands between you and me,
Kadhava Tjorandhu VidaTo fling the doors wide open,
Vada Vada VaCome on, come on, come.
Ninacha NinachappadiJust as we thought,
Nesatha NesathappadiJust as we desired,
Aruva ThetuthadiThe sickle is being sharpened.
Vada VadaCome on, come on.
Enakkumunakkum IrukkuraTo sever the enmity
Pagaiya AruthuvidaThat stands between you and me,
Kadhava Tjorandhu VidaTo fling the doors wide open,
Vada Vada VaCome on, come on, come.
Ye Ravanan ThottathulaIn this garden of Ravana,
Raja Thanda EllarumEvery single one of us is a King.
Koovura Seval KoodaEven the crowing rooster
Kottadicha NinnadumFreezes when our drums start beating.
Vivaramana AlungaWe are knowledgeable people,
Abdulkalam OorungaFrom the hometown of Abdul Kalam.
Sollama SeivomeWe act without speaking,
Sondham Bandham EllameFor the sake of all our kin.
Sarithiramulla Ooru ThanThis is a historic town,
Sangthi Undu NooruthanWith a hundred stories to tell.
Oru Payil Oore ThoongumThe whole town sleeps as one;
Othumai Than ParungaJust look at our unity.
AdikattiponaWhen we step out,
Tharukku TharukkuIt’s pure swagger, swagger.
Enga Dhesam ParuLook at our land,
Thirukku ThirukkuFull of style, style.
Ada Kuthi ParenHey, take a sharp look,
Thirukku ThirukkuWith style, style.
Summa Machan MareJust like that, my brothers,
Thirukku ThirukkuWith style, style.
Nanga Muyal Vetta PonalumEven if we go to hunt a rabbit,
Munnadi NippongaWe always stand at the front line.
Oru Singandhan VandhalumEven if a lion confronts us,
Cigarette KeppomgaWe’d coolly ask it for a cigarette.
Sema Karuvamulla Urava PolWith immense pride in our bond,
Veetukku Veliye Virundhina VandhinamWe welcome our guests even outdoors.
Hey Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa RingaHey Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa.
Ninacha NinachappadiJust as we thought,
Nesatha NesathappadiJust as we desired,
Aruva ThetuthadiThe sickle is being sharpened.
Vada VadaCome on, come on.
Enakkumunakkum IrukkuraTo sever the enmity
Pagaiya AruthuvidaThat stands between you and me,
Kadhava Tjorandhu VidaTo fling the doors wide open,
Vada Vada VaCome on, come on, come.
Ninacha NinachappadiJust as we thought,
Nesatha NesathappadiJust as we desired,
Aruva ThetuthadiThe sickle is being sharpened.
Vada VadaCome on, come on.
Enakkumunakkum IrukkuraTo sever the enmity
Pagaiya AruthuvidaThat stands between you and me,
Kadhava Tjorandhu VidaTo fling the doors wide open,
Vada Vada VaCome on, come on, come.
Ye Ravanan ThottathulaIn this garden of Ravana,
Raja Thanda EllarumEvery single one of us is a King.
Koovura Seval KoodaEven the crowing rooster
Kottadicha NinnadumFreezes when our drums start beating.
Ye Valatta MudiyathuYou can’t play your games here;
Nanga Thani SarkkaruWe are a government of our own.
Ranuvam Vandha KoodaEven if the army arrives,
Moodikittu UttkaruYou’d better shut up and sit down.
Erumbukkum Patha NeerachiWhere water was once scarce for an ant,
Erumaiga Kulichi NalachiBuffaloes now bathe and soak.
Sandala SeemaiyilaIn this cursed, arid land,
Thaneer Kooda KasachuEven the water used to taste bitter.
Kadugal Ellam KattadamaIn the open lands that remain unbuilt,
Kukkoos Pona KattanammaWe lived freely without any walls.
Kathoda Pampanam PolaLike a snake dancing to the wind,
Aadum Vazhkkai VandhachuOur life has become a dance.
Oru Patcham ThangaOne side of us is gold,
Tharukku TharukkuWith style, style.
Ada Pasam UnduHey, there is affection too,
Tharukku TharukkuWith style, style.
Verum Vesham IllaThis isn’t just a disguise,
Tharukku TharukkuIt’s style, style.
Verum Nesam UnduThere is true love here,
Tharukku TharukkuAnd style, style.
Nanga Vazhndhalum SethalumWhether we live or die,
Mariyadhai KeppongaWe will always demand our respect.
Ada Kanjalum OonjalumEven for a meal or comfort,
Vila Poga MattongaWe will never sell ourselves.
Oru Sathiyila SandaiyillaThere is no fighting within our clan;
Anaivarum SamamenaRealize that everyone is equal,
Arinjida PizhaipongaAnd you will survive.
Hey Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa RingaHey Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa Ringa.
Ninacha NinachappadiJust as we thought,
Nesatha NesathappadiJust as we desired,
Aruva ThetuthadiThe sickle is being sharpened.
Vada VadaCome on, come on.
Enakkumunakkum IrukkuraTo sever the enmity
Pagaiya AruthuvidaThat stands between you and me,
Kadhava Tjorandhu VidaTo fling the doors wide open,
Vada Vada VaCome on, come on, come.
Ninacha NinachappadiJust as we thought,
Nesatha NesathappadiJust as we desired,
Aruva ThetuthadiThe sickle is being sharpened.
Vada VadaCome on, come on.
Enakkumunakkum IrukkuraTo sever the enmity
Pagaiya AruthuvidaThat stands between you and me,
Kadhava Tjorandhu VidaTo fling the doors wide open,
Vada Vada VaCome on, come on, come.
Ye Ravanan ThottathulaIn this garden of Ravana,
Raja Thanda EllarumEvery single one of us is a King.
Koovura Seval KoodaEven the crowing rooster
Kottadicha NinnadumFreezes when our drums start beating.
Ye Valatta MudiyathuYou can’t play your games here;
Nanga Thani SarkkaruWe are a government of our own.
Ranuvam Vandha KoodaEven if the army arrives,
Moodikittu UttkaruYou’d better shut up and sit down.
Raavana Kottathula Music Video
Communal resistance defines the Raavana Kottathula lyrics meaning. K. Ekadesi frames the group as mythically powerful, drawing from Ravana’s legend. The track champions equal standing among members facing opposition.