- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singer
- Shruti Haasan
- Music director
- Leon James
- Movie name
- LKG
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Jan 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic satirical track from the political comedy film LKG (2019) serves as a mocking celebration of an opponent's downfall. The lyricist uses street-smart Chennai slang to highlight how an uncharismatic yet crafty political figure manages to defeat a boasting rival whose superficial pride ('dappa') has been dismantled completely. Through lively rhythm and local humor, the song taunts the defeated rival, advising them to step aside, retire from the field like an old tomato, and find alternative work while the protagonist dominates the arena like a top performer.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emoni / End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Nee manda kaanja / Black-ish ah theenja / Oorama saanja”
Consistent end-rhyming using colloquial words ending with similar vowel sounds to create a fast-paced folk rhythm.
Metaphor / Colloquial Slang
“Old thakkaali / Oram po dummangoli”
Describing an outdated, ineffective rival using derogatory local metaphors like 'Old thakkaali' (rotten tomato) and 'dummangoli' (small marble).
Parallelism / Repetitive Refrain
“Un dappaava kizhichaan / Un jippaava pirichaan”
Rhythmic repetition of 'Un dappaava kizhichaan' / 'Un jippaava pirichaan' creates an infectious chorus suitable for celebratory street dancing.
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Trivia
LKG (2019) marked RJ Balaji's debut film as a lead actor and writer. The music for the film was composed by Leon James. The song blends local Chennai Gana slang with pop-culture and sports references, mentioning cricket icons Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli.
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