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Boom Shikalaka Boom

From Azhagu Kutti Chellam · 2016

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Yazhini, Neha Babu, Ken Karunas, Rajesh Gunasekar
Music director
Ved Shankar
Details
Azhagu Kutti Chellam2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Get ready boys get ready girlsGet ready boys, get ready girls
One two three solliyaachu readyCounted one, two, three, get ready
Get ready boys get ready girlsGet ready boys, get ready girls
Win panna neramaachu readyIt is time to win, get ready
Male
Ethanai kanavo ethanai ninaivoSo many dreams, so many memories
Ellaamae palikkum vaaEverything will come true, come on
Ethanai pagaigal ethanai payanamSo many obstacles, so many journeys
Kai korthu nadappom vaaLet us walk holding hands, come on
Chorus
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka chikku bukku railae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on chug-chugging train
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka suthi varum puyalae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on swirling storm
Chorus
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka chikku bukku railae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on chug-chugging train
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka suthi varum puyalae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on swirling storm
Female
Nee yaaro naanum yaaroWho are you, who am I?
Natppu indru nammai ondru serthathudaFriendship joined us together today
Male
Nee vaero naanum vaeroAre you different, am I different?
Namakendru orae oru kanaWe have just one common dream
Chorus
Vaanam enna ellaiyaIs the sky a limit at all?
Vaanathai thaandi pogalaamWe can go beyond the sky
Nanba vaa ennaalum veriyodu poraaduCome friend, fight with passion every day
Nee velvaai inimae inimaeYou will win from now on
Poru poru poruthidu manamaeWait, be patient, oh my heart
Chorus
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka chikku bukku railae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on chug-chugging train
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka suthi varum puyalae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on swirling storm
Chorus
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka chikku bukku railae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on chug-chugging train
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka suthi varum puyalae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on swirling storm
Female
Maanavargal saenrthu vittaalIf students unite together
Malayaiyum thugalena udaithidalaamEven mountains can be shattered into tiny dust
Male
Minminigal inainthuvittomWe fireflies have joined together
Mannil ini minnal varum ingaeLightning will now descend onto this earth here
Chorus
Vaazhkkai enbathu naadagamLife is a drama stage
Vaa vaa naam athan paathiramCome, come, we are its characters
Ennaalum eppothum vaesangal theeraathuForever and always, the roles will never end
Aasai muthamum thagumae thagumaeA kiss of desire is well-deserved
Poru poru poru kidathidum manamaeWait, hold patience, oh mind
Chorus
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka chikku bukku railae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on chug-chugging train
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka suthi varum puyalae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on swirling storm
Chorus
Get ready boys get ready girlsGet ready boys, get ready girls
One two three solliyaachu readyCounted one, two, three, get ready
Get ready boys get ready girlsGet ready boys, get ready girls
Win panna neramaachu readyIt is time to win, get ready
Ethanai kanavo..hoo ethanai ninaivo ..hooSo many dreams..hoo, so many memories..hoo
Ellaamae palikkum vaaEverything will come true, come on
Ethanai pagaigal…hoo ethanai payanam..hooSo many obstacles..hoo, so many journeys..hoo
Kai korthu nadappom vaaLet us walk holding hands, come on
Chorus
HeiHey
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Hei boom shikalaka chikku bukku railae vaaHey boom shikalaka, come on chug-chugging train
Hei boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomHey boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Heiu boom shikalaka suthi varum puyalae vaaHey boom shikalaka, come on swirling storm
Chorus
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka chikku bukku railae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on chug-chugging train
Boom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boomBoom shikalaka shikalaku shikku boom boom
Boom shikalaka suthi varum puyalae vaaBoom shikalaka, come on swirling storm

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic and motivational youth song revolves around student unity, friendship, and ambition. It calls upon young boys and girls to come together, dream big, and face any challenge with determination. Emphasizing that sky is not the limit and that united students hold the power to overcome massive hurdles like breaking mountains, the lyrics instill confidence and enthusiasm for victorious living.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Minminigal inainthuvittom / Mannil ini minnal varum ingae

Comparing students to fireflies (Minminigal) who collectively produce a flash of lightning on earth.

Hyperbole

Maanavargal saenrthu vittaal / Malayaiyum thugalena udaithidalaam

Exaggerating the power of united students capable of breaking mountains into tiny dust particles.

Onomatopoeia

Boom shikalaka chikku bukku railae vaa

Use of rhythmic and energetic sound words like 'chikku bukku' and 'boom shikalaka' imitating motion and excitement.

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Maanavargal saenrthu vittaal / Malayaiyum thugalena udaithidalaam

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'M' across lines.

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Trivia

'Azhagu Kutti Chellam' (2016) is a Tamil drama film directed by Charles, focusing on child actors and family values. The music was composed by Ved Shankar, with late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar penning vibrant tracks that capture youth spirit and child psychology.

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