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Chennaikaaran

From Album Songs 2024 · 2024

Lyricist
Arivu
Singers
Arivu, Sanjay Subrahmanyan
Music director
Gachi B
Movie name
Album Songs 2024
Movie release year
2024
Lyrics added on
26 Jun 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Skyscrapper pattanamaam
Chorus :Nimindhu nikkudhu
Valanthu nikkudhu
Namadhu pattanam
Hae awesome arpudhamaam
Chorus :Alangarikudhu
Joli jolikkudhu
Namadhu citiyum vaa
Pogaporom oora suthi
Oora suthi
Paaru paara namma city
Namma city
Paadhi peru vera city
Vera city
Kodiperu koodi vaazhgindra
Chennai city
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaran
Nalla saedhi sollaporanga
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaran
Nalla saedhi sollaporanga
My chennai i like that
Old madras i love that
Bro local kalakkal
Ippo chennai international
Idhu my citiya
Adhu enakku oru thaai madiyaa
Adhu ennaikkum edhukkum readya
North madras south madras
So eastern western brothers
Come lets go in metro
But railway station retro
Payanigalin kanivana kavanathirkku
Chennai maanagaram
Kannai kavarum azhagaana pattanam
Adhil ondru serndhu ellorum
Kondaadi magizhanum
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaran
Nalla saedhi sollaporanga
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaran
Nalla saedhi sollaporanga
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaran
Nalla saedhi sollaporanga
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaranga
Naan chennaikaaran
Nalla saedhi sollaporanga
Annasaalai tenampettai pudhupettai
Medavakkam manampakkam arumbakkam
Valasaravakkam velacherry vyasarpadi
Ambattur saali saali saaligramam
Ambattur saali saali saaligramam
Valasaravakkam velacherry vyasarpadi
Annasaalai tenampettai pudhupettai
Medavakkam manampakkam arumbakkam
A city of skyscrapers, they say!
Chorus: Standing tall and upright,
Growing higher and higher,
This city of ours!
Hey, it's awesome and wonderful!
Chorus: Decking itself up,
Glittering and shining bright,
Our city too—come on!
We are going to roam all around the town,
All around town!
Look from corner to corner, look at our city,
Our city!
Half the people are from other cities,
Other cities!
Where ten million people live together,
Chennai city!
I belong to Chennai!
I belong to Chennai!
I'm a Chennai guy!
They are going to share some good news!
I belong to Chennai!
I belong to Chennai!
I'm a Chennai guy!
They are going to share some good news!
My Chennai, I like that!
Old Madras, I love that!
Bro, the local vibe is rocking!
Now Chennai has gone international!
This is my city,
It feels like a mother's lap to me,
It is always ready for anything!
North Madras, South Madras,
So eastern and western brothers,
Come, let's go on the Metro,
But the railway station is retro!
For the kind attention of passengers:
The great city of Chennai,
A beautiful town that captures the eye,
All of us coming together in it,
Must celebrate and rejoice!
I belong to Chennai!
I belong to Chennai!
I'm a Chennai guy!
They are going to share some good news!
I belong to Chennai!
I belong to Chennai!
I'm a Chennai guy!
They are going to share some good news!
I belong to Chennai!
I belong to Chennai!
I'm a Chennai guy!
They are going to share some good news!
I belong to Chennai!
I belong to Chennai!
I'm a Chennai guy!
They are going to share some good news!
Anna Salai, Teynampet, Pudupet,
Medavakkam, Manambakkam, Arumbakkam,
Valasaravakkam, Velachery, Vyasarpadi,
Ambattur, Sali-Sali-Saligramam,
Ambattur, Sali-Sali-Saligramam,
Valasaravakkam, Velachery, Vyasarpadi,
Anna Salai, Teynampet, Pudupet,
Medavakkam, Manambakkam, Arumbakkam!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This upbeat track celebrates the vibrant city of Chennai, contrasting its historic identity as 'Old Madras' with its rapid modernization into a global metropolis. The song highlights the welcoming nature of the city, which houses millions of people from diverse backgrounds, providing them warmth and comfort akin to a mother's lap. Through energetic references to famous neighborhoods, transport systems like the metro and retro railway stations, the song captures the soul and pride of being a Chennaite.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Adhu enakku oru thaai madiyaa

Comparing the city of Chennai to a mother's lap ('thaai madi'), emphasizing safety, warmth, and belonging.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Medavakkam manampakkam arumbakkam

Rhyming end words in rhythmic listing of locality names ('pudupettai', 'arumbakkam', 'vyasarpadi').

Anaphora / Repetition

Naan chennaikaaranga

Repetition of the line 'Naan chennaikaaran' to instill local pride and unity among residents.

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Trivia

This anthem brings together Carnatic legend Sanjay Subrahmanyan and indie/gaana icon Arivu, blending traditional vocal flourishes with contemporary hip-hop to celebrate Chennai.

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