Ananthu questions modern values in ‘Bumper.’ Lyricist Karthik Netha and composer Govind Vasantha shape this critique. Their work examines worship of wealth over human connection.
Released: June 25, 2023
Sudalamadappa Inke
Ananthu • From “Bumper”
Bumper’s Sudalamadappa Inke Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Karthik Netha notes money replaces temples. He observes greed persists even during funeral rites. These lyrics argue financial status defines human worth.
Ae Sodalamaadappaa IngeHey Sudalamada ‘guardian of the pyre’ here,
Manusan YaarappaaWho’s the real human being?
Kelvi Oru KelviIt’s a question, a single question,
Pala Naalaa IrukkeThat’s been around for many days.
Ae Ethiri Yaarappaa NgeHey, who’s the enemy here?
Uravu YaarappaaWho’s the relative?
Saami Ada SaamiLord, oh Lord,
Perum Paada IrukkeIt’s such a heavy burden to bear.
Neethi Katha Kettu Valarnththu EthukkuWhy’d we grow up listening to moral stories?
Pallikalil Paadam Nooru EthukkuWhy’d we learn a hundred lessons in school?
Panaththil Ulage Suzhalum PoluthuWhen the world revolves only around money,
Karunai Ethukku Karumam EthukkuWhy bother with mercy or religious duties?
Thiyaagiyarin Veettil Enna IrukkuWhat’s actually left in a martyr’s home?
Varumaiyudan Vasavum Veruppum IrukkuOnly poverty, insults, and hatred remain.
Manidha Manamo Puluththu KedakkuThe human mind’s rotting away like it’s full of worms.
Paavam Indha Paasam Mayangi KedakkuIt’s a pity, this affection lies there in a daze.
Kaasu Irukkum Idame ThirukkoyilThe place where money resides is the holy temple.
Mandhirangal Ethukku Verum VaayilWhy chant mantras with nothing but empty mouths?
Saami Irukkum Idaththil EllaamIn every place where God’s supposed to be,
Undiyal ValarnthirukkuThe donation box has only grown bigger.
Perarivin Mannan EnraalumEven if you’re a king of immense wisdom,
Maanudaththin Thozhan AanaalumEven if you’re a friend to all of humanity,
Kaasu Kurainthaal Thesu KuraiyumYour glory fades the moment your money runs low.
Komanamum PagaiyaakumEven your simple loincloth will turn against you.
Veedu Vaasal Vantha PinneOnce you’ve got a home and a family,
Thevaigal TheeraatheYour needs will never truly end.
Paasam Anbe Pothum EndraalIf you say love and affection are enough,
Paiththiyam NeethaaneThen you’re the one who’s gone mad.
Kaadhal Nesam Natpu EllaamLove, kindness, and friendship,
Kaasidam JeyikkaatheThey won’t ever win against money.
Paadai Aeri Pokum PothumEven when you’re being carried on the funeral pyre,
Panaththaasai PogaatheThe greed for money won’t ever leave you.
Sudalamadappa Inke Music Video
Ananthu’s Telugu ‘Sudalamadappa Inke’ lyrics translation examines greed’s control over human bonds. The analysis presents money as society’s central measure.