- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singers
- Santosh Hariharan, Arivu
- Music director
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Movie name
- Sardar
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Sept 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song from Sardar (2022) introduces the character of Inspector Vijay Prakash (played by Karthi) with full swagger and humor. The lyrics playfully combine childhood counting games like 'Inky Pinky Ponky' with modern police slang, portraying a cop who is trendy, media-savvy, and unflappable while maintaining absolute control over law and order. The song captures his pride in wearing the khaki uniform, his dedication to duty, and his quirky approach to handling criminals and public safety.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Karaarae kaappuma / Terroru jeeppuma”
Matching end sounds ('kaappuma', 'jeeppuma', 'ponky ma', 'hockey ma') created to add rhythmic flow and catchy musicality.
Upamai (Simile)
“Satta mela button pola / Sattam mathippaan”
Compares respecting the law as neatly and essential as buttons attached on a shirt.
Proverbial Metaphor (Pazhamozhi Usagae)
“Uppa thinnaa policekaaran / Thanni kuduppaan”
References the famous Tamil proverb 'Uppa thinnavan thanni kudippan' (One who eats salt must drink water / wrongdoers will face consequences).
Tanglish Code-Mixing & Mohnai (Initial Rhyme)
“Walky talky mela / Vaazhkaya thaan nadathi”
Blends English police terminology with Tamil rhymes ('Walky talky' and 'Vaazhkaya').
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Trivia
This track serves as the hero's upbeat mass-introduction song in PS Mithran's spy thriller 'Sardar'. Sung by Santosh Hariharan and indie sensation Arivu, the lyrics by Yugabharathi feature a fusion of childhood games and contemporary social media references ('tweetu poda poren'), composed to dynamic beats by G. V. Prakash Kumar.
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