Sokka Irundha Namma Ooru Lyrics English Meaning | Idumbankaari | Karthick Harsha | Raakesh Maringanti

Raakesh Maringanti, Karthick Harsha, and Viky voice frustration over disappearing local identity in ‘Idumbankaari.’ Lyricist Viky and composer Karthick Harsha craft a critical view of corporate branding overwhelming towns. Their combined vocals protest bottled water sales and labeled clothing replacing traditional goods.

Released: April 7, 2023

Sokka Irundha Namma Ooru

Karthick Harsha | Raakesh Maringanti • From “Idumbankaari”

Lyricist
Viky
Composer
Karthick Harsha

Idumbankaari’s Sokka Irundha Namma Ooru Tamil Lyrics English Translation

Viky describes bottled water replacing free access and laws favoring private schemes. The lyrics show vegetable shops becoming corporate chains and Jockey labels replacing local striped trousers. Karthick Harsha’s music underscores political promises leading to public hunger.

Sokka Iruntha Namma OoruOur town used to be pure gold.
Ippo Bekka MaaripuduchamNow it’s turned into a total mess.
Pattapatti Trouser MelaOn our local striped shorts,
Jockey Label Otturaanhe’s sticking a Jockey label.
Kaaikaari Kadainga KoodaEven the vegetable shops
Corporate Mayamaa Maarumare turning into corporate zones.
Kaiyenthi Bhavanum IppoEven the roadside eateries
Company Brand Aah Maarumare becoming company brands.
Sokka Iruntha Namma OoruOur town used to be pure gold.
Ippo Bekka MaaripuduchamNow it’s turned into a total mess.
Pattapatti Trouser MelaOn our local striped shorts,
Jockey Label Otturaanhe’s sticking a Jockey label.
Thanni Thaagamunu KettaIf you ask for water to quench your thirst,
Bottle Kaasukku Koduppaanhe hands you a bottle for a price.
Panja Bhoothaththa AdakkiSubduing the five elements of nature,
Galla Kattu Katraanhe’s just filling his cash box.
Ponnu Velaiyura BhoomiThe earth that yields gold,
Soru Podum Namma Saamiour god that provides food.
Ella Velachalaiyum PudungiSnatching away every harvest,
Packet Pottu Vikkuraanhe packs it up to sell.
Iranooru Varushamaa IrunthomWe lived for two hundred years
Adimai Vaazhkaiyappaain a life of slavery, man.
Ippo Kooda Antha NilamaiEven now, that same condition,
Pazhagi Pochu Eppawe’ve just gotten used to it.
Etta Uyarathula IrukkuIt’s at a dizzying height,
Petrol Diesel Velai Namakkuthe price of petrol and diesel for us.
Patraakorai Thaan Ada EthukkuWhy is there even this shortage?
Kaasu Panamthaan Ippo NamakkuMoney is all that matters to us now.
Enga Pochu Namma SattamWhere did our laws go?
Ellaam Orutharoda ThittamIt’s all one person’s scheme.
Thatti Kettu Neeyum NinnaaIf you stand up to question it,
Kambikkulla Unna Adaikkumthey’ll lock you behind bars.
Vakku Kettavanga EllaamThose who broke their promises
Potti Vaangikittu Irukkaanare busy taking bribes.
Vottu Potta Sanam EllaamAll the people who voted
Panja Pasiyil Methappaanare floating in famine and hunger.
Multiplex Aah Thaan ThoranthaanHe opened up a multiplex
Namma Sambalaththa Thaan Karachaanand drained away our salaries.
Tentu Kottaiyai Izhuthu Mooda ThaanBy shutting down the tent cinemas,
Makkal Vayithil Adichaanhe hit the people in the gut.
Azhugai Thodaikka Tissue EduthaaIf you grab a tissue to wipe your tears,
Avanga Label Otti Irukkumtheir label will be stuck on it.
Coloru Pola Pala Kulir Baanam SeiyaTo make many colorful soft drinks,
Thanniyai Vaari Iraippaanhe squanders our water supply.
Enge Ponaalum Etho Oru CompanyWherever we go, some company
Nammai Thorathumwill chase after us.
Gundu Oosi Muthal Window Ac VaraiFrom a safety pin to a window AC,
Avanga Muthirai Irukkumtheir seal will be on it.
Sokka Iruntha Namma OoruOur town used to be pure gold.
Ippo Bekka MaaripuduchamNow it’s turned into a total mess.
Pattapatti Trouser MelaOn our local striped shorts,
Jockey Label Otturaanhe’s sticking a Jockey label.
Kaaikaari Kadainga KoodaEven the vegetable shops
Corporate Mayamaa Maarumare turning into corporate zones.
Kaiyenthi Bhavanum IppoEven the roadside eateries
Company Brand Aah Maarumare becoming company brands.

Sokka Irundha Namma Ooru Music Video

Resistance against commodification defines the ‘Sokka Irundha Namma Ooru’ lyrics translation. The Idumbankaari track questions who benefits when public resources turn private. English lyrics meaning reveals how corporate seals appear on safety pins to air conditioners.