Mansoor Ali Khan’s ‘Santhana Maratha’ from the album Sarakku features Siddarth Vipin’s intense composition. This Tamil protest song addresses systemic corruption with direct language.
Released: January 7, 2025
Santhana Maratha
Gana Guna | Mansoor Ali Khan • From “Sarakku”
What is the meaning of Santhana Maratha Lyrics from Sarakku?
Mansoor Ali Khan cites the Sathankulam custodial deaths, asking who killed the father and son. His lyrics note that government power fails to serve the disadvantaged.
Sandhana Maratha Vetta SolliThey told us to cut down the sandalwood trees.
Adhigaariga SonnangaThe officials gave the orders.
Kooli Kettu KodukkaamaWithout paying the wages we earned,
Karpazhichi Gramathiyae Erichangathey committed ‘ass#ult’ and burned down the village.
Vaachaathu Gramathaiyae AzhichangaThey completely destroyed the village of ‘Vachathi’.
Kaaval Thurai EppodhumaeThe police force has always been
Yeval Thurai Thaangajust a force that follows orders.
Koodangulathula Suttavan EllamThose who opened fire in ‘Koodankulam’
Jollyah Suthurangaare still roaming around freely.
Saathangulam Appa MaganaIn ‘Sathankulam’, the father and his son,
Adichu Konnadhu Yaaruwho was it that beat them to death?
Thamizhaga Meenavana SingalanA Sri Lankan soldier shoots at
Suttu Kolraan Paarua Tamil fisherman, just look at that.
Ketka Thaan NaadhiyillaThere’s no one to question these actions.
Aatchi Adhigaaram Ezhaikku IllaThe power of the government doesn’t serve the poor.
Ketka Thaan NaadhiyillaThere’s no one to question these actions.
Aatchi Adhigaaram Ezhaikku IllaThe power of the government doesn’t serve the poor.
Madha Kalavaram PanniBy inciting ‘religi#us riots’,
Padikadhavan Natta Aalraanan uneducated man rules the nation.
Makkala Vaati Variya PottuHe torments the people with heavy taxes,
Adhaani Ambaani Kaal La Kottraanand pours that wealth at the feet of Adani and Ambani.
Madha Kalavaram PanniBy inciting ‘religi#us riots’,
Padikadhavan Natta Aalraanan uneducated man rules the nation.
Makkala Vaati Variya PottuHe torments the people with heavy taxes,
Adhaani Ambaani Kaal La Kottraanand pours that wealth at the feet of Adani and Ambani.
Adhaani AmbaaniAdani and Ambani,
Nambinana Vazhkka Amboo Neeif you trust them, your life’s ruined.
Adhaani AmbaaniAdani and Ambani,
Kalavaani Koottu Kalavaanithey’re a gang of ‘thiev#s’ working together.
Adhaani AmbaaniAdani and Ambani,
Digital Indhia Neeyou’re the face of ‘Digital India’.
Adhaani Ambaani Aama NeeYes, you’re the ones, Adani and Ambani.
Jeyippa Nee Sathippa NeeYou’ll win and you’ll achieve.
Jeyippa Nee Nalla Sathipa NeeYou’ll win and you’ll achieve great things.
Kaidhi Nee Thalaippu Seidhi NeeYou’re the prisoner, you’re the headline news.
Samathuva Indhiya NeeYou’re the ‘Equal India’.
Thindaa Gst Penda GstThis GST is a heavy burden,
Ellu Punnaakkukku Varithere’s a tax on sesame oil cake,
Eli Pulukaikku Variand even a tax on rat droppings.
Traintrain Ah Vandhu IranguraanThey keep arriving by train after train.
Thamizhan Kudichae Mungi SaavuraanThe Tamil man’s drowning in alcohol and dying.
Traintrain Ah Vadakkans IranguraanNortherners keep arriving by train after train.
Thamizhan Kudichae Setghu MadiyuraanThe Tamil man drinks himself to death and perishes.
Govindha GovindhaIt’s all over, it’s all over.
Adhaani AmbaaniAdani and Ambani,
Jeyippa Nee Sathippa Neeyou’ll win and you’ll achieve.
Jeyippa Nee Nalla Sathipa NeeYou’ll win and you’ll achieve great things.
Kaidhi Nee Thalaippu Seidhi NeeYou’re the prisoner, you’re the headline news.
Samathuva Indhiya NeeYou’re the ‘Equal India’.
Vetri Vel Muruganukku ArogaraHail to Murugan, wielder of the victorious spear.
Valli Manavalanukku ArogaraHail to the husband of ‘Valli’.
Vetri Vel Muruganukku ArogaraHail to Murugan, wielder of the victorious spear.
Valli Manavalanukku ArogaraHail to the husband of ‘Valli’.
ArogaraHail.
Santhana Maratha Music Video
Understanding the Santhana Maratha lyrics translation reveals a demand for accountability against political hypocrisy. The song documents real grievances through its Tamil verses.