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Lyrics & meaning

Boom Boom Robo Da

From Enthiran · 2010

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Yogi B, Tanvi Shah
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Enthiran2010

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Boom boomBoom boom
Robo-da robo-da robo-daIt's a Robo, Robo, Robo
Zoom zoomZoom zoom
Robo-da robo-da robo-daIt's a Robo, Robo, Robo
Male
Boom boomBoom boom
Robo-da robo-da robo-daIt's a Robo, Robo, Robo
Zoom zoomZoom zoom
Robo-da robo-da robo-daIt's a Robo, Robo, Robo
Male
Isac asimovim velaiyo roboIs Robo the work of Isaac Asimov?
Isac newtonin leelaiyo roboIs Robo the wonder of Isaac Newton?
Albert einstein moolaiyo roboIs Robo the brain of Albert Einstein?
Hey robo.. yo robo..Hey Robo.. Yo Robo..
Hey inba nanbaHey sweet friend
Come-on lets goCome on, let's go
Male
Boom boomBoom boom
Robo-da robo-da robo-daIt's a Robo, Robo, Robo
Zoom zoomZoom zoom
Robo-da robo-da robo-daIt's a Robo, Robo, Robo
Chorus
Robo nee aghrinaiyo…Robo, are you an inanimate object?
Chitti nee uyarthinaiyo…Chitti, or are you a living being?
Minsaram udalil ratthamElectricity is the blood in your body
Naveena ulagathilIn this modern world
Ariviyal adhisayamA wonder of science
Chorus
Vaayundu aanal vayirillaiYou have a mouth, but no stomach
Pechundu… moochu illaiYou have speech, but no breath
Naadi undu irudhayam illaiYou have a pulse, but no heart
Powerthan undu thimirae illaiYou have power, but no ego
Female
Aaaa…aaaaa…ohhhAaaa…aaaaa…ohhh
Female
Sikki mukki agniFlintstone fire
Vazhi vazhiyaeThrough the ages
Oruvnin kaadhalil piranthavanoWere you born out of one man's love?
Ye… eghkinilae..poothavano…Hey... did you blossom out of steel?
Engalin kaadhalai serthavanoThe one who united our love
Female
Thirumana thirunaalBefore the wedding day
Theriyum munnaeIs even determined
Nee engal pillaiyoAre you our child?
Female
{Chitti chitti robo{Chitti Chitti Robo
Ae chutti chutti roboHey naughty, playful Robo
Patti thotti ellamIn every street and corner
Nee pattu kuutiyo} (2)Are you a beloved silk pup?} (2)
Male
Boom boomBoom boom
Robo-da robo-da robo-daIt's a Robo, Robo, Robo
Zoom zoomZoom zoom
Robo-da robo-da robo-daIt's a Robo, Robo, Robo
Chorus
…………………………….……………………………
Male
Kutti kutti buttanilAt the press of tiny buttons
Vaai moodumWho keeps silent
Kaadhali ithupolA girlfriend like this
KidaiyathoIs it impossible to get?
Female
Ye solvathellamWho listens to everything
kettuvidumThat is said to them
Kaadhalan ithupolA boyfriend like this
AmaiyathoIs it impossible to find?
Female
Thavamindri varangalGranting wishes without penance
TharuvathanalBecause you bestow them
Minsaara kannano…Are you an electric Lord Krishna?
Female
{Auto autokaaraa{Auto driver
Ye automatic karaHey automatic man
Kootam kootam paruLook at the huge crowd gathered
Un autograph kkaa} (2)Just for your autograph!} (2)
Male
Boom boomBoom boom
Robo-da robo-da robo-daIt's a Robo, Robo, Robo
Zoom zoomZoom zoom
Robo-da robo-da robo-daIt's a Robo, Robo, Robo
Female
Isac asimovim velaiyo roboIs Robo the work of Isaac Asimov?
Isac newtonin leelaiyo roboIs Robo the wonder of Isaac Newton?
Albert einstein moolaiyo roboAlbert Einstein's brain, is Robo?
Hey robo.. yo robo..Hey Robo.. Yo Robo..
Hey inba nanbaHey sweet friend
Come-on lets goCome on, let's go
Male
{Boom boom{Boom boom
Robo-da robo-da robo-daIt's a Robo, Robo, Robo
Zoom zoomZoom zoom
Robo-da robo-da robo-da} (2)It's a Robo, Robo, Robo} (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Boom Boom Robo Da is a high-energy sci-fi song from the blockbuster movie Enthiran (2010), composed by A. R. Rahman and written by Madhan Karky. The song introduces Chitti, an advanced humanoid robot, celebrating his arrival as a scientific marvel created by Dr. Vaseegaran. It highlights Chitti's intriguing biological paradoxes—having a mouth without a stomach, speech without breath, and power without pride. The lyrics combine references to iconic scientific thinkers like Asimov, Newton, and Einstein with affectionate Tamil expressions, portraying Chitti as a friendly, obedient, and adored figure who brings joy to everyone around him.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Antithesis / Paradox

Vaayundu aanal vayirillai / Pechundu… moochu illai

Contrasting physical and biological traits to highlight Chitti's robotic nature.

Onomatopoeia

Boom boom / Zoom zoom

Use of rhythmic sounds mimicking machinery and futuristic motion.

Allusion

Isac asimovim velaiyo robo / Isac newtonin leelaiyo robo / Albert einstein moolaiyo robo

Direct references to renowned scientists and literary figures in physics and robotics.

Metaphor

Minsaara kannano…

Comparing the robot to Lord Krishna ('Minsaara Kannan') for granting wishes effortlessly.

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Trivia

This song marked the debut of lyricist Madhan Karky in Tamil cinema. Madhan Karky, who holds a PhD in Computer Science, integrated genuine scientific concepts and references (such as sci-fi writer Isaac Asimov, creator of the Three Laws of Robotics) into the lyrics, bridging Tamil poetry with modern science fiction.

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