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Lyrics & meaning

Aavoji

From Mehandi Circus · 2018

Lyricist
Sean Roldan
Singer
Santhosh Narayanan
Music director
Sean Roldan
Details
Mehandi Circus2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Circus-uCircus
Hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey
Circus-uCircus
Male
Aavo ji..ee…Welcome, sir/madam...
Jalthi aavo jiCome quickly, sir/madam
Byto ji…ee….Please sit, sir/madam...
Jalthi byto jiSit down quickly, sir/madam
Male
Aavo ji..heiWelcome, sir/madam... hey
Jalthi aavo jiCome quickly, sir/madam
Koodaram pottachuThe circus tent is set up
Purappadunga jiStart heading this way, sir/madam
Male
Byto ji…hei…Please sit, sir/madam... hey
Jalthi byto jiSit down quickly, sir/madam
Sagasam aarambamaanaOnce the thrill stunts begin
Bigilu parakkum jiWhistles will blow high, sir/madam!
Male
Joliyellaam mudinjaachuAll the work is finished
Jollyneram vandhaachuThe fun time has arrived
Podisu perusuThe little ones and the big ones
Oh ho hooOh ho hoo
Elasu pazhasuThe young ones and the old ones
Ellarum khusiyaaga kondaadaFor everyone to celebrate in happiness
Koottama vaangaCome together as a crowd
Male
Mehandi mehandi mehandiMehandi mehandi mehandi
Mehandi circus-uMehandi circus
Hey mehandi mehandi mehandiHey mehandi mehandi mehandi
Mehandi circus-uMehandi circus
Chorus
HoiiiHoiii
DurraahhhDurraahhh
HoiiHoii
Male
Aavo ji…ee…Welcome, sir/madam...
Jalthi aavo jiCome quickly, sir/madam
Byto ji…ee….Please sit, sir/madam...
Jalthi byto jiSit down quickly, sir/madam
Male
Aavo ji…heiWelcome, sir/madam... hey
Jalthi aavo jiCome quickly, sir/madam
Koodaram pottachuThe circus tent is set up
Purappadunga jiStart heading this way, sir/madam
Male
Byto ji….heiPlease sit, sir/madam... hey
Jalthi byto jiSit down quickly, sir/madam
Sagasam aarambamaanaOnce the thrill stunts begin
Bigilu parakkum jiWhistles will blow high, sir/madam!
Bigilu parakkum jiWhistles will blow high, sir/madam!
Male
Mehandi mehandi mehandiMehandi mehandi mehandi
Mehandi circus-uMehandi circus
Hey hey mehandi mehandi mehandiHey hey mehandi mehandi mehandi
Mehandi circus-uMehandi circus

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Circus-u' serves as a vibrant high-energy invitation song from the film 'Mehandi Circus'. It encapsulates the festive atmosphere of a travelling circus troupe calling upon people from all walks of life to leave their worries and work behind and gather for entertainment. The lyrics mix everyday Tamil with welcoming Hindi phrases ('Aavo ji', 'Jalthi byto ji') to reflect the authentic multi-ethnic flavor of traditional Indian circus performers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Wordplay / Homophonic Rhyme

“Joliyellaam mudinjaachu / Jollyneram vandhaachu”

Clever pairing of the Tamil word 'Joli' (work) with the English loanword 'Jolly' (fun/joyful) to create an end-rhyme contrast.

Antithesis / Parallelism

“Podisu perusu / Elasu pazhasu”

Use of contrasting age groups and sizes ('Podisu' vs 'Perusu', 'Elasu' vs 'Pazhasu') to emphasize inclusivity for all people.

Epizeuxis (Repetition)

“Mehandi mehandi mehandi”

Immediate repetition of words for rhythmic momentum and enthusiasm.

Did you know?

Trivia

The soundtrack of 'Mehandi Circus' was composed by Sean Roldan and was widely critically acclaimed for blending traditional Indian folk, acoustic, and circus band elements seamlessly into Tamil cinema music.

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