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Lyrics & meaning

Ding Dong

From Valli · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, Latha Rajinikanth
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Valli1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ding dongu rappapooDing dong, rappapoo
Sing a song rappapooSing a song, rappapoo
Male
Ding dongu rappapooDing dong, rappapoo
Sing a song rappapooSing a song, rappapoo
Male
Naattuketha paatippoHere is a song suited for the nation
Paadaporen kettukkoI am going to sing, listen to it
Veeraiyan paattu..Veeraiyan's song..
Vattraadha ootru…An unceasing spring…
Male
Ding dongu rappapooDing dong, rappapoo
Sing a song rappapooSing a song, rappapoo
Male
Naattuketha paatippoHere is a song suited for the nation
Paadaporen kettukkoI am going to sing, listen to it
Veeraiyan paattu..haaVeeraiyan's song.. haa
Vattraadha ootru…An unceasing spring…
Male
Moththam ingae..Everything here..
Kettaachu naaduThe nation is completely ruined
Makkal ellaamAll the common people
Pattaachu paaaduHave suffered immensely
Unmai solla illadha aaluThere is no one to speak the truth
Undaa ingaeIs there anyone here?
Engaennu kooru kooruTell me, tell me where!
Hooo hoooHooo hooo
Chorus
Yaiyai yaiyaaaYaiyai yaiyaaa
Ding dongu rappapooDing dong, rappapoo
Sing a song rappapooSing a song, rappapoo
Sing a longu rappapooSing along, rappapoo
Ding dongu rappapooDing dong, rappapoo
Male
Ottukaaga yappapooBegging for votes now and then
Kootam koodum appapooCrowds gather now and then
Naattukaaga yaar ippoWho is doing good for the nation now?
Nanmai seidhaan koor ippoTell me who has done good now
Sonnadhu amboooPromises went in vain
Siva siva sambooOh Lord Shiva!
Male
SonnaSaid
Chorus :HeyChorus: Hey
Male :VetkamMale: Shame
Chorus :HeyChorus: Hey
Male :Nammoru seidhiMale: News of our town
Chorus :HeyChorus: Hey
Male
IppoNow
Chorus :HeyChorus: Hey
Male :IngaeMale: Here
Chorus :HeyChorus: Hey
Male :Munnoru jaathiMale: Once upon a time caste prevailed
Eppo eppo munnerum thedhiWhen oh when is the date of progress?
Ondraai nindraalIf we stand united
Undaagum needhi needhiJustice, justice will be served
Hooo hooo ooooHooo hooo oooo
Chorus
Yaiyai yaiyaaaYaiyai yaiyaaa
Ding dongu rappapooDing dong, rappapoo
Sing a song rappapooSing a song, rappapoo
Sing a longu rappapooSing along, rappapoo
Ding dongu rappapooDing dong, rappapoo
Male
Vaazhaipookal enaalumBanana blossoms will never
Vaasa poovaai maarathuTurn into fragrant flowers
{Sondham konda ellorumAll those who claim relationship
Thaaram pola aagathu} (3)Will not become like a wife
Pondaatti pillaiWife and child
Peranbin ellaiAre the boundary of ultimate love
Male
VeettaiThe house
Chorus :HeyChorus: Hey
Male :PaakkumMale: Looking at
Chorus :HeyChorus: Hey
Male :Kannaalae neeyumMale: With your eyes, you too
NaattaiThe nation
Chorus :HeyChorus: Hey
Male :PaaruMale: Look at it
Chorus :HeyChorus: Hey
Male :Annachi naalumMale: Brother, every day
Naadum veedumThe country and home
Nam kovil aagumWill become our temple
Veettai kaakkum pen thaanaeThe woman who protects the home
Theivam theivamIs a true deity, a deity
Hooo hooo ooooHooo hooo oooo
Chorus
Yaiyai yaiyaaaYaiyai yaiyaaa
Male & Chorus :Male & Chorus:
Ding dongu rappapooDing dong, rappapoo
Sing a song rappapooSing a song, rappapoo
Sing a longu rappapooSing along, rappapoo
Ding dongu rappapooDing dong, rappapoo

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Ding Dongu Rappapoo is a lively social commentary track from the movie Valli (1993). Set in a folk-pop style with conversational call-and-response elements, the song critiques political opportunism, broken campaign promises, and social inequality while lamenting the plight of common citizens suffering under deceptive leadership. Lyricist Vaali urges people to stand united to achieve real justice and social progress.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Ottukaaga yappapoo / Kootam koodum appapoo

Matching second consonants across successive lines such as 'Naattukaaga' and 'Nanmai seidhaan' or 'Ottukaaga' and 'Kootam koodum'.

Iyaibo (End Rhyme)

Ding dongu rappapoo / Sing a song rappapoo

Use of repetitive rhythmic refrain words like 'rappapoo' at the end of consecutive lines.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Vaazhaipookal enaalum / Vaasa poovaai maarathu

Comparing fake relatives or temporary associates to banana blossoms which can never possess the sweet fragrance of true flowers.

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Trivia

Valli (1993) is a notable Tamil film written and produced by Superstar Rajinikanth himself. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and the lyrics were penned by Vaali.

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