Anthony Daasan’s raw vocals drive ‘Rattakka Rattakka’ from the album ‘Kadapuraa Kalaikuzhu.’ Lyricist Raja Gurusamy and composer Henry create thunderous percussion for this folk anthem about earthly legacies.
Released: June 24, 2023
Rattakka Rattakka
Anthony Daasan | Henry Thiyagarajan • From “Kadapuraa Kalaikuzhu”
Kadapuraa Kalaikuzhu’s Rattakka Rattakka Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Raja Gurusamy states all births share the same story, but individual lives shape their final narratives. The line ‘A dancing man’s life ends in a dance’ links daily rhythms to ceremonial farewells.
Vandha Kadha BoomiyilaEveryone’s story of coming to this earth,
Ellorukkum Onnappaais the same for everyone, my friend.
Vaazhndha Kadha EnnaanuBut what the story of how you lived was,
Pogum Kadha Sollumappaayour final journey’s story will tell, my friend.
AdraaHit it!
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku,
Rattakku Rattakkurattakku, rattakku.
Valayapatti MelamThe Valayapatti ‘percussion’ drum.
AdiBeat it!
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku,
Thaththakku Thaththakkuthaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaathaavoda ThaalamIt’s grandfather’s rhythm.
Rattakku ThaththakkuRattakku, thaththakku.
HoiHoi!
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku,
Rattakku Rattakkurattakku, rattakku.
Valayapatti MelamThe Valayapatti ‘percussion’ drum.
AdiBeat it!
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku,
Thaththakku Thaththakkuthaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaathaavoda ThaalamIt’s grandfather’s rhythm.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
RattakkuRattakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
ThaththakkuThaththakku.
Munnangaala Munna VachuPutting your front foot forward,
Manna Thottu Muthamittuyou touch the earth and kiss it.
Munnangaala Munna VachuPutting your front foot forward,
Manna Thottu Muthamittuyou touch the earth and kiss it.
Vaathiyaththa Kaachi VachuWarming up the instruments,
Valuvaa Roundu Kattuform a powerful circle.
Soodethi Suthiyethum ThemmanguIt’s a Themmangu ‘folk melody’ that heats up the vibe,
Poovaala Alangaricha Pallaakulike a palanquin decorated with flowers.
Adukki Kattu VeeduA house built with stacked layers,
Idhu Aiyya Pogum Roaduthis is the road where the master travels.
Adukki Kattu VeeduA house built with stacked layers,
Idhu Aiyya Pogum Roaduthis is the road where the master travels.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
RattakkuRattakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
ThaththakkuThaththakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
RattakkuRattakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
ThaththakkuThaththakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku,
Rattakku Rattakkurattakku, rattakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku,
Thaththakku Thaththakkuthaththakku, thaththakku.
Moothavuga SonnadhellaamEverything the elders have told us,
Paatula Konjam Seruadd a bit of it into this song.
Munna Pona AalukellaamTo all those who’ve gone before us,
Solli Anuppu Thoodhusend a message through this music.
Aattam Potta Manusa VaazhkaA dancing man’s life,
Aattathula Mudiyuthuends in a final dance.
Aattam Potta Manusa VaazhkaA dancing man’s life,
Aattathula Mudiyuthuends in a final dance.
Naiyaandi Saththam KettaaWhen you hear the Naiyaandi ‘folk music’ sound,
Naaka Madikka Thonuthuit makes you want to click your tongue ‘in joy’.
Naiyaandi Saththam KettaaWhen you hear the Naiyaandi ‘folk music’ sound,
Naaka Madikka Thonuthuit makes you want to click your tongue ‘in joy’.
Adidaa AdidaaHit it, hit it!
Vaaru Pudidaa PudidaaGrab the leather strap and hold on!
Adidaa AdidaaHit it, hit it!
Vaaru Pudidaa PudidaaGrab the leather strap and hold on!
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
RattakkuRattakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
ThaththakkuThaththakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
Rattakku RattakkuRattakku, rattakku.
RattakkuRattakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
Thaththakku ThaththakkuThaththakku, thaththakku.
ThaththakkuThaththakku.
End KuthuThe final dance move,
Eppavum Yethi Kuthanumyou should always strike it with high energy.
KuthudaaStrike it now!
Rattakka Rattakka Music Video
Traditional drum patterns in the ‘Rattakka Rattakka’ lyrics translation celebrate life’s impact beyond death. Anthony Daasan’s performance urges listeners to embrace energetic purpose.