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Lyrics & meaning

Chikitu

From Coolie · 2024

Lyricist
Arivu
Singers
T Rajhendherr, Anirudh Ravichander, Arivu
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Coolie2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Dhinakakkina dhu tha….[Rhythmic folk beat syllables]
Male
Heyy.. navuraaa deyHey, move aside, man!
Sounda yethu…deva varaan deyTurn up the volume... Deva is coming, man!
Male
Heyy…kelra deyHey, listen up, man!
Kelvi kettu… usura vangaatheyDon't pester me and take my life away with your questions!
Male
Enga vena ketukooAsk wherever you want,
Ella oorum paarthukooLook across every town,
Thambi konjam thallikooLittle brother, step aside a bit,
Cooliee varan sollikooTell everyone that the Coolie is coming!
Male
Ethuku pechu olunga vukkaruWhy keep talking? Just sit properly.
Enakku bossey kidayaathuI have no boss above me!
Enemy thosthuu evana irundhaalumWhether it's an enemy or a friend, whoever it may be,
Muraikalaama sarthaan mudichidaalamaShould we glare at them or just finish them off?
Male
Heyy.. navuraaa deyHey, move aside, man!
Sounda yethu…deva varaan deyTurn up the volume... Deva is coming, man!
Male
Vambukku neeyaa izhukkadhaDon't unnecessarily invite trouble yourself,
En kitta modhi erakkathaDon't pick a fight with me and end up destroyed.
Pollatha vengaI am a ferocious tiger,
Un moonji veengaYour face will get swollen up!
Male
Naan pota rule ah udaikkadhaDon't break the rules set by me,
Nee mattum kaila kidaikaadhaJust make sure you don't fall into my hands!
Oppari songaaIs it a mourning song?
Ah vechachu vaangaAh, come and take it!
Male
Enga vena ketukooAsk wherever you want,
Ella oorum paarthukooLook across every town,
Thambi konjam thallikooLittle brother, step aside a bit,
Cooliee varan sollikooTell everyone that the Coolie is coming!
Male
Ethuku pechu olunga vukkaruWhy keep talking? Just sit properly.
Enakku bossey kidayaathuI have no boss above me!
Enemy thosthuu evana irundhaalumWhether it's an enemy or a friend, whoever it may be,
Muraikalaama sarthaan mudichidaalamaShould we glare at them or just finish them off?
Male
Heyy.. navuraaa deyHey, move aside, man!
Sounda yethu…deva varaan deyTurn up the volume... Deva is coming, man!
Male
Sarthaan mudichidaalama ..eyyyAlright, shall we just finish them off? Eyyy!
Male
Navurraa…Dhinakakkina dhu tha….Move aside... [Rhythmic folk beat syllables]

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic promotional track from the film 'Coolie' introduces the character Deva as an uncompromising and renegade protagonist who bows to no authority. The lyrics showcase raw swagger, warning enemies and detractors not to cross him, as he operates solely by his own set of rules.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Enga vena ketukoo / Ella oorum paarthukoo / Thambi konjam thallikoo / Cooliee varan sollikoo

Multiple consecutive lines end with the rhyming suffix '-koo' ('ketukoo', 'paarthukoo', 'thallikoo', 'sollikoo').

Metaphor

Pollatha venga

The protagonist compares himself to a ferocious tiger ('pollatha venga') to underline his intense and lethal persona.

Antithesis / Contrast

Enemy thosthuu evana irundhaalum

Juxtaposes opposing terms ('Enemy' and 'Thosthu' / friend) to emphasize that no one gets a free pass if they cross his path.

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Trivia

This track marks a high-profile collaboration featuring energetic vocals by legendary veteran filmmaker T. Rajhendherr alongside Anirudh Ravichander and lyricist-rapper Arivu for Rajinikanth's 171st film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

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