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Lyrics & meaning

Jolly O Gymkhana

From Beast · 2021

Lyricist
Ku. Karthik
Singer
Thalapathy Vijay
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Beast2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Jolly O gymkhanaJolly o gymkhana (Be happy and enjoy)
Jolly O gymkhanaJolly o gymkhana (Be happy and enjoy)
Male
Rendula Onnu paakalaanLet us see this through to the end
Nikkuriya thembaAre you standing strong?
Eppavum life-u thirumbalaamLife can always take a turn for the better
Namburiya nanbaDo you believe it, my friend?
Male
Yeppa rendula Onnu paakalaanHey, let us see this through to the end
Nikkuriya thembaAre you standing strong?
Eppavum life-u thirumbalaamLife can always take a turn for the better
Namburiya nanbaDo you believe it, my friend?
Male
Yaaru inga vandhaalumWhoever comes here
Bayamuruthi paathaalumEven if they try to frighten you
Asaraama sirichaaIf you smile without flinching
Avan othungi povaandaThey will move out of your way
Male
Athanaiyum ponaalumEven if everything is lost
Empty-aathan ninnalumEven if you are left empty-handed
Padharaama irundhaaIf you remain calm and unfazed
Ada beast-u nee dhaandaHey, you are a true beast!
Male
Ramamma hey ramammaRamamma hey Ramamma
Jolly O gymkhanaJolly o gymkhana
Raasamma hey raasammaRaasamma hey Raasamma
Kekkudha en gaanaCan you hear my song?
Male
Ramamma hey ramammaRamamma hey Ramamma
Jolly O gymkhanaJolly o gymkhana
Raasamma hey raasammaRaasamma hey Raasamma
Sonnadhu serdhaanaIs what I said correct?
Male
SerdhaanaIs it correct?
Female
SerdhaanpaaYes, it is correct!
Male
Jolly O gymkhanaJolly o gymkhana
Male
Jolly O gymkhanaJolly o gymkhana
Male
Rombha thayangi nikkuriyaeYou stand there hesitating so much
Vambha paathu oduriyaeYou run away seeing trouble
Ayyo, onna neeyae korachuOh no, you underestimate yourself
Yeda pottu paakuriyaeAnd weigh yourself down low
Male
Summa weight ah kaatanundaaYou must show your true worth
Namma modhi paakaanundaaWe must clash and face it head-on
Nanba evan vandhaalum alara vittuFriend, whoever comes, make them tremble
Getha kaattanundaaAnd show off your style and pride!
Male
Kaiyiladhaan nee pudichaalaeIf you hold onto it in your hands
Prachana theeraadhaeThe problem will not be solved
Thooki adha nee erinjaalaeIf you throw it away
Tension-u yeraadhaeYour tension will not rise
Male
Oorukkudhaan nee bayandhaalaeIf you fear the world
Velaikku aavaadhaeIt will be of no use
Yaarukumae nee adangaadhaeDo not submit to anyone
Vettriya vidaathaeDo not let go of victory
Male
Polamburavan thamaasuOne who complains is funny
Edhuthu ninnaa nee maasuIf you stand up and face it, you are mass
Manasil onnu ninachaaIf you decide something in your mind
Adha nadathanum nanba – ConfirmYou must accomplish it, friend - confirmed!
Male
Oru morathaan thottaalaeIf someone touches you fiercely
Mela kaidhaan vechaalaeIf someone lays a hand on you
Thiruppi adha kuduthaIf you hit them right back
Ada beast-u needhaandaHey, you are a true beast!
Male
Ramamma hey ramammaRamamma hey Ramamma
Jolly O gymkhanaJolly o gymkhana
Raasamma hey raasammaRaasamma hey Raasamma
Kekkudha en gaanaCan you hear my song?
Male
Ramamma hey ramammaRamamma hey Ramamma
Jolly O gymkhanaJolly o gymkhana
Raasamma hey raasammaRaasamma hey Raasamma
Sonnadhu serdhaanaIs what I said correct?
Male
SerdhaanaIs it correct?
Male
SerdhaanpaaYes, it is correct!
Male
Jolly O gymkhanaJolly o gymkhana
Male
Jolly O gymkhanaJolly o gymkhana

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Jolly O Gymkhana' is a catchy, light-hearted, and upbeat motivational song sang by actor Thalapathy Vijay. The song delivers a message of resilience, optimism, and self-belief wrapped in a fun, relaxed beach-vibed rhythm. It encourages listeners to stay cool and fearless even during tough situations, assuring that confronting troubles with confidence and a smile makes one a real 'beast'.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Asoorukku / Yethugai)

Rombha thayangi nikkuriyae / Vambha paathu oduriyae

The lines 'Rombha thayangi nikkuriyae' and 'Vambha paathu oduriyae' use matching end rhymes ('nikkuriyae' / 'oduriyae').

Alliteration (Monaai)

Edhuthu ninnaa nee maasu

Repetition of initial consonant sounds in 'Polamburavan thamaasu / Edhuthu ninnaa nee maasu'.

Catchphrase / Refrain

Jolly O gymkhana

The phrase 'Jolly O gymkhana' is repeated throughout as a rhythmic refrain to establish a joyous tone.

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Trivia

'Jolly O Gymkhana' was sung by Thalapathy Vijay himself, making it one of his popular vocal tracks composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The phrase 'Jolly O Gymkhana' is an old Anglo-Indian slang expression meaning to have a good, carefree time.

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