Hey Amaicha
From Nota · 2018
- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Aravind Srinivas
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Details
- Nota2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Dak dak daga dak dak | Dak dak daga dak dak |
| Male | |
| Hey amaicha | Hey minister |
| Dharma koyil kottai katta | To build a fortress for the temple of justice |
| Vaa amaicha | Come, minister |
| Vaada… | Come on, man... |
| Male | |
| Hey amaicha | Hey minister |
| Aattam aadi sattam poda | To play the game and enact the law |
| Vaa amaicha | Come, minister |
| Vaada… | Come on, man... |
| Male | |
| Left-tu koppai | A goblet on the left |
| Right-tu cup-pu | A cup on the right |
| Sign-eh vaida | Put your signature |
| Vaa naina | Come on, pal |
| Chorus | |
| {Dak dak daga dak dak | Dak dak daga dak dak |
| Male | |
| Haha… | Haha… |
| Hey amaicha… | Hey minister… |
டக் டக் டக டக் டக்
டக டா டா டா..
டக் டக் டக டக் டக்
டக டக் டக் டகட டகட
Dak dak daga dak dak
ஹே அமைச்சா
தர்மம் கோயில் கோட்டை கட்ட
வா அமைச்சா
வாடா...
Hey minister
To build a fortress for the temple of justice
Come, minister
Come on, man...
ஹே அமைச்சா
ஆட்டம் ஆடி சட்டம் போட
வா அமைச்சா
வாடா...
Hey minister
To play the game and enact the law
Come, minister
Come on, man...
லெப்ட்டு கோப்பை
ரைட்டு கப்-பு
சைன்-ன வைடா
வா நைனா
A goblet on the left
A cup on the right
Put your signature
Come on, pal
{டக் டக் டக டக் டக்
டக டா டா டா..
டக் டக் டக டக் டக்
டக டக் டக் டகட டகட} (2)
Dak dak daga dak dak
ஹாஹா...
வா அமைச்சா...
Haha…
Hey minister…
Dak dak daga dak dak
Dak dak daga dak dak
Hey amaicha
Hey minister
Dharma koyil kottai katta
To build a fortress for the temple of justice
Vaa amaicha
Come, minister
Vaada…
Come on, man...
Hey amaicha
Hey minister
Aattam aadi sattam poda
To play the game and enact the law
Vaa amaicha
Come, minister
Vaada…
Come on, man...
Left-tu koppai
A goblet on the left
Right-tu cup-pu
A cup on the right
Sign-eh vaida
Put your signature
Vaa naina
Come on, pal
{Dak dak daga dak dak
Dak dak daga dak dak
Haha…
Haha…
Hey amaicha…
Hey minister…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic song excerpt from NOTA (2018) serves as a satirical and commanding call to a newly appointed politician or minister ('Amaichar'). It urges the protagonist to step up to the throne, sign executive orders, play the political game, and supposedly establish a rule of law and justice, all while indulging in the perks and authority of power.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia
“Dak dak daga dak dak”
The rhythmic sound words mimic the pulsing beat of drums or a pounding heart, establishing momentum.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Aattam aadi sattam poda”
The second consonant sound ('tt') rhymes between 'Aattam' (play/dance) and 'sattam' (law).
Monai (Initial Consonant Alliteration)
“Dharma koyil kottai katta”
Repetition of the initial 'k' sound in 'koyil', 'kottai', and 'katta'.
Slang / Colloquialism
“Vaa naina”
'Naina' is a distinct Madras (Chennai) slang word used casually to address a friend, buddy, or boss.
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Trivia
The film 'NOTA' marked Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda's debut in Tamil cinema as a lead actor, playing a reluctant young Chief Minister. The film's soundtrack was composed by Sam C.S., with lyricist Madhan Karky crafting lyrics that blend contemporary political satire with local Chennai dialect.
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