Kadhal Yaanai
From Anniyan · 2005
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Nakul, Melwyn, G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Details
- Anniyan2005
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Olay olay olayaaa… | Olay olay olayaaa… |
| Aah…olay olay olayaaa… | Aah…olay olay olayaaa… |
| Male | |
| Remo say yo | Remo says yo |
| Watch ah say yo | Watch what I say yo |
| Its going to rocking | It's going to be rocking |
| Nanananannaa…. | Nanananannaa…. |
| Yelasungha perusungha | Young ones and elder ones |
| Once more | Once more |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remo | The elephant of love, Remo, is coming |
| Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remo | Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks |
| Appala idhayangal baththiram remo | Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo |
| Ramp walk remo | Ramp walk Remo |
| Male | |
| Thookathil thurathum dragon remo | Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep |
| Pookal veddikindra stungun remo | Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers |
| Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remo | Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts |
| Female :Rainbow remo | Female: Rainbow Remo |
| Male | |
| Algebra ivan dhegam | His body is complex like Algebra |
| Amoebavai uru maarum | His form shifts constantly like an Amoeba |
| King cobra ivan vegam | His speed matches that of a King Cobra |
| Queen ellaam thadumaarum | All the queens stumble and swoon for him |
| Female | |
| {Ah..ah..R E M O… | {Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Rio de Janeiro Romeo} (2) |
| Remo…remo… | Remo…remo… |
| Rio de janeiro romeo} (2) | Rio de Janeiro Romeo |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remo | The elephant of love, Remo, is coming |
| Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remo | Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks |
| Appala idhayangal baththiram remo | Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo |
| Ramp walk remo | Ramp walk Remo |
| Male | |
| Thookathil thurathum dragon remo | Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep |
| Pookal veddikindra stungun remo | Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers |
| Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remo | Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts |
| Female :Rainbow remo | Female: Rainbow Remo |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………………… | …………………………………… |
| Male | |
| Ring master singam pol | Like lions around a ring master |
| Suththi suththi varum pengal paar | Look at the women surrounding and circling him |
| Female :Verkaadhae enakku | Female: Don't sweat for me |
| Visirigal kodi irukku | I have millions of fans and hand-fans waiting |
| Male | |
| Sangu chakara vegam pol | Like the dizzying speed of a spinning firecracker |
| Vattamittu varum aatam paar | Look at the dance moving around in circles |
| Female :Baby corn nee enakku | Female: You are like sweet baby corn to me |
| Teddy bear naan unakku | I am like a cozy teddy bear for you |
| Female | |
| {Ah..ah..R E M O… | {Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Yeah this heart demands more Remo…remo} (2) |
| Remo…remo… | Remo…remo… |
| Yeah he dil maangae more | Yeah this heart demands more |
| Remo…remo} (2) | Remo…remo |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remo | The elephant of love, Remo, is coming |
| Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remo | Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks |
| Appala idhayangal baththiram remo | Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo |
| Ramp walk remo | Ramp walk Remo |
| Male | |
| Thookathil thurathum dragon remo | Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep |
| Pookal veddikindra stungun remo | Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers |
| Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remo | Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts |
| Female :Rainbow remo | Female: Rainbow Remo |
| Female | |
| Oh…olla layo layo layo layo lai | Oh…olla layo layo layo layo lai |
| Aah..olla layo layo layo layo lai | Aah..olla layo layo layo layo lai |
| Come on and take me..away | Come on and take me away |
| Wont u take me away | Won't you take me away |
| Away… yeh yeh yeh yeh | Away… yeh yeh yeh yeh |
| Chorus | |
| You gotta get it up | You gotta get it up |
| I wanna shake it up | I wanna shake it up |
| You wanna salsa | You wanna salsa |
| Give me the oompha | Give me the oomph |
| You like to jamm..ohoo | You like to jam..ohoo |
| Walk on the ramp…ohoo | Walk on the ramp…ohoo |
| Chorus | |
| Unakku baila enakku oiyla | Baila dance for you, Oyila dance for me |
| Unakku salsa enakku jalsa | Salsa for you, fun and celebration for me |
| You like to jam | You like to jam |
| Racca racca racca | Racca racca racca |
| Walk on the ramp | Walk on the ramp |
| Wow…wow…wow.. | Wow…wow…wow.. |
| Male | |
| Hiroshima nee dhaano | Are you the explosive Hiroshima? |
| Magasakiyum nee dhaano | Are you Nagasaki too? |
| Female :Un meedhu thaano | Female: Is it upon you |
| En kaadhal bomb-oh | That my love bomb explodes? |
| Male | |
| Harappavum nee dhaano | Are you ancient Harappa? |
| Mohenjodaro nee dhaano | Are you Mohenjo-daro as well? |
| Female :Aaiyvaalan naano | Female: Am I an archaeologist |
| Aaraayalaamo | To research and explore you? |
| Female | |
| {Ah..ah..R E M O… | {Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Yeah this heart demands more Remo…remo} (2) |
| Remo…remo… | Remo…remo… |
| Yeah he dil maangae more | Yeah this heart demands more |
| Remo…remo} (2) | Remo…remo |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remo | The elephant of love, Remo, is coming |
| Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remo | Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks |
| Appala idhayangal baththiram remo | Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo |
| Ramp walk remo | Ramp walk Remo |
| Male | |
| Thookathil thurathum dragon remo | Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep |
| Pookal veddikindra stungun remo | Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers |
| Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remo | Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts |
| Female :Rainbow remo | Female: Rainbow Remo |
| Male | |
| Algebra ivan dhegam | His body is complex like Algebra |
| Amoebavai uru maarum | His form shifts constantly like an Amoeba |
| King cobra ivan vegam | His speed matches that of a King Cobra |
| Queen ellaam thadumaarum | All the queens stumble and swoon for him |
| Female | |
| {Ah..ah..R E M O… | {Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Rio de Janeiro Romeo} (2) |
| Remo…remo… | Remo…remo… |
| Rio de janeiro romeo} (2) | Rio de Janeiro Romeo |
| Chorus | |
| You gotta get it up | You gotta get it up |
| I wanna shake it up | I wanna shake it up |
| You wanna salsa | You wanna salsa |
| Give me the oompha | Give me the oomph |
| You like to jamm..ohoo | You like to jam..ohoo |
| Walk on the ramp…ohoo | Walk on the ramp…ohoo |
| Chorus | |
| Unakku baila enakku oiyla | Baila dance for you, Oyila dance for me |
| Unakku salsa enakku jalsa | Salsa for you, fun and celebration for me |
| You like to jam..ohooo | You like to jam..ohooo |
| Walk on the ramp..ohooo | Walk on the ramp..ohooo |
| Wow…wow…wow.. | Wow…wow…wow.. |
ஓலே ஓலே
ஓலேயா ஆ ஓலே
ஓலே ஓலேயா
Olay olay olayaaa…
Aah…olay olay olayaaa…
.......................
Remo says yo
Watch what I say yo
It's going to be rocking
Nanananannaa….
Young ones and elder ones
Once more
காதல் யானை
வருகிறான் ரெமோ
முத்த தந்தத்தால்
முட்டுவான் ரெமோ
அப்பள இதயங்கள்
பத்திரம் ரெமோ
ரம் வாக் ரெமோ
The elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk Remo
தூக்கத்தில் துரத்தும்
ட்ராகன் ரெமோ பூக்கள்
வெடிக்கின்ற ஸ்டன்கன்
ரெமோ ரம்பைகள் ஹார்ட்டில்
ரிங்டோன் ரெமோ
ரெயின்போ
ரெமோ
Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female: Rainbow Remo
அல்ஜிப்ரா இவன்
தேகம் அமீபாவாய் உருமாரும்
கிங்கோப்ரா இவன் வேகம்
குயினெல்லாம் தடுமாறும்
His body is complex like Algebra
His form shifts constantly like an Amoeba
His speed matches that of a King Cobra
All the queens stumble and swoon for him
{ ஆ ஆ ஆர்.ஈ.எம்.ஓ
ரெமோ ரெமோ ரியோ டி
ஜெனிரோ ரெமோ } (2)
{Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Rio de Janeiro Romeo} (2)
Remo…remo…
Rio de Janeiro Romeo
காதல் யானை
வருகிறான் ரெமோ
முத்த தந்தத்தால்
முட்டுவான் ரெமோ
அப்பள இதயங்கள்
பத்திரம் ரெமோ
ரம் வாக் ரெமோ
The elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk Remo
தூக்கத்தில் துரத்தும்
ட்ராகன் ரெமோ பூக்கள்
வெடிக்கின்ற ஸ்டன்கன்
ரெமோ ரம்பைகள் ஹார்ட்டில்
ரிங்டோன் ரெமோ
ரெயின்போ
ரெமோ
Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female: Rainbow Remo
..........................
……………………………………
ரிங்மாஸ்டர் சிங்கம்
போல் சுத்தி சுத்தி வரும்
பெண்கள் பார்
வேர்க்காதே எனக்கு
விசிறிகள் கோடி இருக்கு
Like lions around a ring master
Look at the women surrounding and circling him
Female: Don't sweat for me
I have millions of fans and hand-fans waiting
சங்கு சக்கர
வேகம் போல் வட்டமிட்டு
வரும் ஆட்டம் பார்
பேபி கார்ன் நீ
எனக்கு டெடி பேர் நான்
உனக்கு
Like the dizzying speed of a spinning firecracker
Look at the dance moving around in circles
Female: You are like sweet baby corn to me
I am like a cozy teddy bear for you
{ ஆ ஆ ஆர்.ஈ.எம்.ஓ
ரெமோ ரெமோ யே ஹி டில்
மாங்கே மோர் ரெமோ
ரெமோ } (2)
{Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Yeah this heart demands more Remo…remo} (2)
Remo…remo…
Yeah this heart demands more
Remo…remo
காதல் யானை
வருகிறான் ரெமோ
முத்த தந்தத்தால்
முட்டுவான் ரெமோ
அப்பள இதயங்கள்
பத்திரம் ரெமோ
ரம் வாக் ரெமோ
The elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk Remo
தூக்கத்தில் துரத்தும்
ட்ராகன் ரெமோ பூக்கள்
வெடிக்கின்ற ஸ்டன்கன்
ரெமோ ரம்பைகள் ஹார்ட்டில்
ரிங்டோன் ரெமோ
ரெயின்போ
ரெமோ
Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female: Rainbow Remo
........................
Oh…olla layo layo layo layo lai
Aah..olla layo layo layo layo lai
Come on and take me away
Won't you take me away
Away… yeh yeh yeh yeh
........................
குழு :
........................
You gotta get it up
I wanna shake it up
You wanna salsa
Give me the oomph
You like to jam..ohoo
Walk on the ramp…ohoo
ஹிரோஷிமா நீ
தானோ நாகசாகியும் நீ
தானோ
உன் மீது தானோ
என் காதல் பாமோ
Baila dance for you, Oyila dance for me
Salsa for you, fun and celebration for me
You like to jam
Racca racca racca
Walk on the ramp
Wow…wow…wow..
ஹரப்பாவும் நீ
தானோ மொகஞ்சதரோ
நீதானோ
ஆய்வாளன்
நானோ ஆராயலாமோ
Are you the explosive Hiroshima?
Are you Nagasaki too?
Female: Is it upon you
That my love bomb explodes?
{ ஆ ஆ ஆர்.ஈ.எம்.ஓ
ரெமோ ரெமோ யே ஹி டில்
மாங்கே மோர் ரெமோ
ரெமோ } (2)
Are you ancient Harappa?
Are you Mohenjo-daro as well?
Female: Am I an archaeologist
To research and explore you?
காதல் யானை
வருகிறான் ரெமோ
முத்த தந்தத்தால்
முட்டுவான் ரெமோ
அப்பள இதயங்கள்
பத்திரம் ரெமோ
ரம் வாக் ரெமோ
{Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Yeah this heart demands more Remo…remo} (2)
Remo…remo…
Yeah this heart demands more
Remo…remo
தூக்கத்தில் துரத்தும்
ட்ராகன் ரெமோ பூக்கள்
வெடிக்கின்ற ஸ்டன்கன்
ரெமோ ரம்பைகள் ஹார்ட்டில்
ரிங்டோன் ரெமோ
ரெயின்போ
ரெமோ
The elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk Remo
அல்ஜிப்ரா இவன்
தேகம் அமீபாவாய் உருமாரும்
கிங்கோப்ரா இவன் வேகம்
குயினெல்லாம் தடுமாறும்
Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female: Rainbow Remo
{ ஆ ஆ ஆர்.ஈ.எம்.ஓ
ரெமோ ரெமோ ரியோ டி
ஜெனிரோ ரெமோ } (2)
His body is complex like Algebra
His form shifts constantly like an Amoeba
His speed matches that of a King Cobra
All the queens stumble and swoon for him
........................
குழு : .
.......................
{Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Rio de Janeiro Romeo} (2)
Remo…remo…
Rio de Janeiro Romeo
You gotta get it up
I wanna shake it up
You wanna salsa
Give me the oomph
You like to jam..ohoo
Walk on the ramp…ohoo
Baila dance for you, Oyila dance for me
Salsa for you, fun and celebration for me
You like to jam..ohooo
Walk on the ramp..ohooo
Wow…wow…wow..
Olay olay olayaaa…
Olay olay olayaaa…
Aah…olay olay olayaaa…
Aah…olay olay olayaaa…
Remo say yo
Remo says yo
Watch ah say yo
Watch what I say yo
Its going to rocking
It's going to be rocking
Nanananannaa….
Nanananannaa….
Yelasungha perusungha
Young ones and elder ones
Once more
Once more
Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remo
The elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remo
Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Appala idhayangal baththiram remo
Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk remo
Ramp walk Remo
Thookathil thurathum dragon remo
Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Pookal veddikindra stungun remo
Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remo
Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female :Rainbow remo
Female: Rainbow Remo
Algebra ivan dhegam
His body is complex like Algebra
Amoebavai uru maarum
His form shifts constantly like an Amoeba
King cobra ivan vegam
His speed matches that of a King Cobra
Queen ellaam thadumaarum
All the queens stumble and swoon for him
{Ah..ah..R E M O…
{Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Rio de Janeiro Romeo} (2)
Remo…remo…
Remo…remo…
Rio de janeiro romeo} (2)
Rio de Janeiro Romeo
Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remo
The elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remo
Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Appala idhayangal baththiram remo
Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk remo
Ramp walk Remo
Thookathil thurathum dragon remo
Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Pookal veddikindra stungun remo
Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remo
Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female :Rainbow remo
Female: Rainbow Remo
……………………………………
……………………………………
Ring master singam pol
Like lions around a ring master
Suththi suththi varum pengal paar
Look at the women surrounding and circling him
Female :Verkaadhae enakku
Female: Don't sweat for me
Visirigal kodi irukku
I have millions of fans and hand-fans waiting
Sangu chakara vegam pol
Like the dizzying speed of a spinning firecracker
Vattamittu varum aatam paar
Look at the dance moving around in circles
Female :Baby corn nee enakku
Female: You are like sweet baby corn to me
Teddy bear naan unakku
I am like a cozy teddy bear for you
{Ah..ah..R E M O…
{Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Yeah this heart demands more Remo…remo} (2)
Remo…remo…
Remo…remo…
Yeah he dil maangae more
Yeah this heart demands more
Remo…remo} (2)
Remo…remo
Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remo
The elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remo
Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Appala idhayangal baththiram remo
Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk remo
Ramp walk Remo
Thookathil thurathum dragon remo
Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Pookal veddikindra stungun remo
Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remo
Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female :Rainbow remo
Female: Rainbow Remo
Oh…olla layo layo layo layo lai
Oh…olla layo layo layo layo lai
Aah..olla layo layo layo layo lai
Aah..olla layo layo layo layo lai
Come on and take me..away
Come on and take me away
Wont u take me away
Won't you take me away
Away… yeh yeh yeh yeh
Away… yeh yeh yeh yeh
You gotta get it up
You gotta get it up
I wanna shake it up
I wanna shake it up
You wanna salsa
You wanna salsa
Give me the oompha
Give me the oomph
You like to jamm..ohoo
You like to jam..ohoo
Walk on the ramp…ohoo
Walk on the ramp…ohoo
Unakku baila enakku oiyla
Baila dance for you, Oyila dance for me
Unakku salsa enakku jalsa
Salsa for you, fun and celebration for me
You like to jam
You like to jam
Racca racca racca
Racca racca racca
Walk on the ramp
Walk on the ramp
Wow…wow…wow..
Wow…wow…wow..
Hiroshima nee dhaano
Are you the explosive Hiroshima?
Magasakiyum nee dhaano
Are you Nagasaki too?
Female :Un meedhu thaano
Female: Is it upon you
En kaadhal bomb-oh
That my love bomb explodes?
Harappavum nee dhaano
Are you ancient Harappa?
Mohenjodaro nee dhaano
Are you Mohenjo-daro as well?
Female :Aaiyvaalan naano
Female: Am I an archaeologist
Aaraayalaamo
To research and explore you?
{Ah..ah..R E M O…
{Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Yeah this heart demands more Remo…remo} (2)
Remo…remo…
Remo…remo…
Yeah he dil maangae more
Yeah this heart demands more
Remo…remo} (2)
Remo…remo
Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remo
The elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remo
Remo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Appala idhayangal baththiram remo
Fragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk remo
Ramp walk Remo
Thookathil thurathum dragon remo
Remo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Pookal veddikindra stungun remo
Remo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remo
Remo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female :Rainbow remo
Female: Rainbow Remo
Algebra ivan dhegam
His body is complex like Algebra
Amoebavai uru maarum
His form shifts constantly like an Amoeba
King cobra ivan vegam
His speed matches that of a King Cobra
Queen ellaam thadumaarum
All the queens stumble and swoon for him
{Ah..ah..R E M O…
{Ah..ah..R E M O… Remo…remo… Rio de Janeiro Romeo} (2)
Remo…remo…
Remo…remo…
Rio de janeiro romeo} (2)
Rio de Janeiro Romeo
You gotta get it up
You gotta get it up
I wanna shake it up
I wanna shake it up
You wanna salsa
You wanna salsa
Give me the oompha
Give me the oomph
You like to jamm..ohoo
You like to jam..ohoo
Walk on the ramp…ohoo
Walk on the ramp…ohoo
Unakku baila enakku oiyla
Baila dance for you, Oyila dance for me
Unakku salsa enakku jalsa
Salsa for you, fun and celebration for me
You like to jam..ohooo
You like to jam..ohooo
Walk on the ramp..ohooo
Walk on the ramp..ohooo
Wow…wow…wow..
Wow…wow…wow..
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Kaadhal Yaanai' (or Remo's theme) from Shankar's 'Anniyan' (2005) is a high-energy pop/fashion track that showcases the suave, modern, and hyper-romantic persona named Remo—one of the three alter-egos of the protagonist. Composed by Harris Jayaraj and penned by Na. Muthu Kumar, the lyrics paint Remo as an irresistible fashion icon, a smooth talker, and an embodiment of urban coolness who captivates women instantly.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remo”
Describing Remo as a 'Kaadhal yaanai' (Love Elephant) who headbutts with kisses, and a 'Dragon' chasing in dreams.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Algebra ivan dhegam / Amoebavai uru maarum / King cobra ivan vegam”
Comparing his body to complex Algebra, his adaptability to an Amoeba, and his speed to a King Cobra.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Hiroshima nee dhaano / Harappavum nee dhaano”
The second letters 'ra' match in Hiroshima and Harappa across couplets.
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Trivia
Though credited in the prompt metadata as unknown, 'Anniyan' was composed by Harris Jayaraj with vocals by Nakul, Tippu, and Andrea Jeremiah. This song marked actor Nakul's famous debut behind the microphone before his acting career, and it popularized urban fashion culture across Tamil cinema.
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