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Annamalai

From Pudhiya Geethai · 2003

Lyricist
Vijay Sagar
Singers
Devan, Tippu
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Pudhiya Geethai2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Eight ezhu six anjuEight seven six five
Four moonu two onnuFour three two one
Male
Hey annamalai thambhi ingaeHey, younger brother of Annamalai here
Aada vanthen daaI came to dance, man
Ungha thalapathi naan gaana paatuI am your commander, to a Gaana song
Paada vanthen daaI came to sing, man
Dealu venam daaNo need for a deal, man
Dolu poodum daaThe drum will beat, man
Male
Patta kelappum gaanavae thaandaIt is Gaana music that will set things on fire
Kitta vanthu nee altadhadaaDon't come close and act tough, man
Patti thotti ellamae gaanaIn every village and corner, Gaana
Pichu odharum kilaadi naanI am the champion who tears it apart
Male
Hey annamalai thambhi ingaeHey, younger brother of Annamalai here
Aada vanthen daaI came to dance, man
Ungha thalapathi naan gaana paatuI am your commander, to a Gaana song
Paada vanthen daaI came to sing, man
Dealu venam daaNo need for a deal, man
Dolu poodum daaThe drum will beat, man
Male
Patta kelappum gaanavae thaandaIt is Gaana music that will set things on fire
Kitta vanthu nee altadhadaaDon't come close and act tough, man
Patti thotti ellamae gaanaIn every village and corner, Gaana
Pichu odharum kilaadi naanI am the champion who tears it apart
Chorus
Well done western music bannerWell done western music banner
Well done music answer questionWell done music, answer the question
Sunday beach bar sandwich treatSunday beach bar sandwich treat
Santhome street summa music treatSanthome street, just a music treat
Male
Back street boys daBackstreet Boys, man
Best fit boys daBest fit boys, man
Unga gaana thaanYour Gaana song
Veri naayin niose u daaIs just like a rabid dog's noise, man
Male
Wester nee keluHey western guy, listen up
Much better choice daaIt is a much better choice, man
Five four three two oneFive four three two one
Male
Hey mukkalikku moonu kaaludaHey, a tripod stool has three legs, man
Nee kunthikkira naakalikkuThe chair you sit on
Naalu kaaludaaHas four legs, man
Ada meiyalumaa thakkalikkuHey really, a tomato
Kaalu illadaaHas no legs at all, man
Ada ungappuraanae enna vellaEven your old man cannot defeat me
Aalu illa daaThere is no person who can beat me, man
Male
Ethiru pootiyinnuIf someone comes for a rivalry
Vanthaalae naan ready daaIf they come, I am ready, man
Naan joot machiI am super fast, buddy
Gaanavin saarathy daaI am the charioteer of Gaana
Nee thothuputtuYou will lose
Odanum daa egiri odanum daaAnd run away, jump and run away, man
Haa kaatadhae jikkiri jikkiri jaappuHa, don't show off your cheap tricks
Male
USA-vil europa-vilIn the USA, in Europe
New zealand-il england-ilIn New Zealand, in England
Ulagam muluthumAcross the entire world
Rap virus form aanadhaeThe rap virus has spread
Pudhiya raagam pudhiyavegamNew melody, new speed
Adhiga thaalam heart beatumHigh tempo and heartbeats
Nimidam ondru nindringuStopping for a minute right here
Thaan ketkudhaeCan be heard clearly
Male
Ungal gaanavilIn your Gaana music
Sweet illai beat illaiThere is no sweetness, no beat
Soodettri moodettrum feel illaiThere is no feel to build heat or mood
Or disco illaiNo disco either
Break danceum illaiNo break dance either
Hei paadaamal vaai moodi poda neeyumHey, close your mouth without singing and get lost
Male
Hey gujaal aana gaanaHey, enjoyable Gaana
Bejaar aana gaanaAnnoying, frustrating Gaana
Puuttukinnu ponaalaeIf it breaks and goes away
Poonthamalli gaanaPoonamallee Gaana
Vechikaatha veenaDon't play the unused Veena
Atchikkathaan venaWe don't need it to rule
Hey suthi vanthen cheenaHey, I traveled around China
Naan sungu vacha baanaa daaI am a firecracker with a lit fuse, man
Male
Hey annamalai thambhi ingaeHey, younger brother of Annamalai here
Aada vanthen daaI came to dance, man
Ungha thalapathi naan gaana paatuI am your commander, to a Gaana song
Paada vanthen daaI came to sing, man
Chorus
Dealu venam daaNo need for a deal, man
Dolu poodum daaThe drum will beat, man
Male
Patta kelappum gaanavae thaandaIt is Gaana music that will set things on fire
Kitta vanthu nee altadhadaaDon't come close and act tough, man
Patti thotti ellamae gaanaIn every village and corner, Gaana
Pichu odharum kilaadi naanI am the champion who tears it apart

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a high-energy musical duel between local Chennai Gaana genre lovers and Western Rap/Pop style performers. One side boasts the local flavor, street cred, humor, and widespread popularity of Chennai Gaana, while the opponent argues for global rap rhythms, western pop culture, and modern beats. Through playful banter, wordplay, and rhythmic rhymes, both sides showcase their dominance before joining together in celebration. The song highlights the cross-genre battle element popular in early 2000s Tamil cinema dance numbers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Dealu venam daa / Dolu poodum daa

Rhyming of second letters in consecutive lines like 'Dealu' and 'Dolu'.

Monaai (Alliteration)

Patta kelappum gaanavae thaanda

Repetition of initial consonant sounds such as 'Patta' and 'Paada' or 'Patti'.

Code-Mixing

Eight ezhu six anju / Four moonu two onnu

Blending English numbers and words ('Eight ezhu six anju', 'Back street boys') into local Tamil slang.

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Trivia

'Pudhiya Geethai' (2003) starring Vijay features music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. This track showcases a dynamic vocal face-off representing the cultural blend of traditional Chennai street Gaana with global urban music.

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