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Lyrics & meaning

Amma Nah Nah

From Gulu Gulu · 2022

Lyricist
Rathna Kumar
Singer
Santhosh Narayanan
Music director
Santhosh Narayanan
Details
Gulu Gulu2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Mass naa neeYou are the true definition of mass and style.
Male
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma appata ponumHe is the ultimate master of everything.
Male
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma appata ponumHe is the ultimate master of everything.
Male
Kannu koosaathaEyes don't get dazzled or hurt,
Cooler ivanHe is a cool pair of sunglasses.
Elavu kootaathaHe doesn't bring misfortune,
Ezhra ivanHe is an odd, unpredictable charm.
Male
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma ammaAmma amma amma
Male
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Male
……………[Instrumental Interlude]
Male
Mass naa neeYou are the true definition of mass and style.
Male
Azhuku padiyaathaUnstained and pure,
Collar ivanHe is a clean collar.
Selavu paakkaathaWithout counting his expenses,
Thozhar ivanHe is a selfless friend.
Male
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma appa appaAmma appa appa
Male
Aaya kadha sonninaalumEven if an old lady tells a simple story,
Kanner vittu keppaanHe will listen with tears in his eyes.
Thappu thandaa senjinaalumEven if someone commits a mistake,
Mannikkaave paappaanHe will always try to forgive them.
Male
Udhavi nu vanthaIf someone comes seeking help,
Uyir kuduthu kaappaanHe will lay down his life to protect them.
Satta kilinji ninnaalumEven if his shirt ends up torn,
V-i-b-e vibe pannuvaanHe will just stay cool and vibe, V-I-B-E.
V-i-b-e vibe pannuvaanHe will just stay cool and vibe, V-I-B-E.
V-i-b-e vibe pannuvaanHe will just stay cool and vibe, V-I-B-E.
V-i-b-e vibe pannuvaanHe will just stay cool and vibe, V-I-B-E.
Male
Mass naa neeYou are the true definition of mass and style.
Male
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma ammaAmma amma amma
Male
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah
Amma amma nah nahAmma amma nah nah

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song serves as a catchy character-defining track for the protagonist in 'Gulu Gulu'. It paints a portrait of an eccentric, kind-hearted wanderer who stays unfazed by life's hardships. Despite facing trouble or poverty, he maintains an empathetic soul, forgiving people easily and going to extreme lengths to help anyone in distress. The upbeat tone emphasizes his easygoing philosophy of 'vibing' through life regardless of circumstances.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Cooler ivan”

Comparing the protagonist to a pair of sunglasses ('Cooler') to emphasize his cool, soothing, and protective presence.

Monorhyme / Rhyme Scheme (Edhugai)

“Kannu koosaatha / Cooler ivan / Elavu kootaatha / Ezhra ivan”

Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Kannu' and 'Elavu', and 'Cooler' and 'Ezhra'.

Contrast (Juxtaposition)

“Satta kilinji ninnaalum / V-i-b-e vibe pannuvaan”

Contrasting physical hardship ('shirt being torn') with mental resilience and positivity ('vibing').

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Trivia

The track was composed and sung by Santhosh Narayanan for the dark comedy 'Gulu Gulu' directed by Rathna Kumar. The director himself penned the lyrics, infusing modern slang like 'vibe' alongside playful rural Tamil colloquialisms.

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