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Lyrics & meaning

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 yoRemo says yo
Watch ah say yoWatch what I say yo
Its going to rockingIt's going to be rocking
Nanananannaa….Nanananannaa….
Yelasungha perusunghaYoung ones and elder ones
Once moreOnce more
Male
Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remoThe elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remoRemo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Appala idhayangal baththiram remoFragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk remoRamp walk Remo
Male
Thookathil thurathum dragon remoRemo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Pookal veddikindra stungun remoRemo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remoRemo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female :Rainbow remoFemale: Rainbow Remo
Male
Algebra ivan dhegamHis body is complex like Algebra
Amoebavai uru maarumHis form shifts constantly like an Amoeba
King cobra ivan vegamHis speed matches that of a King Cobra
Queen ellaam thadumaarumAll 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 remoThe elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remoRemo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Appala idhayangal baththiram remoFragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk remoRamp walk Remo
Male
Thookathil thurathum dragon remoRemo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Pookal veddikindra stungun remoRemo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remoRemo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female :Rainbow remoFemale: Rainbow Remo
Chorus
…………………………………………………………………………
Male
Ring master singam polLike lions around a ring master
Suththi suththi varum pengal paarLook at the women surrounding and circling him
Female :Verkaadhae enakkuFemale: Don't sweat for me
Visirigal kodi irukkuI have millions of fans and hand-fans waiting
Male
Sangu chakara vegam polLike the dizzying speed of a spinning firecracker
Vattamittu varum aatam paarLook at the dance moving around in circles
Female :Baby corn nee enakkuFemale: You are like sweet baby corn to me
Teddy bear naan unakkuI 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 moreYeah this heart demands more
Remo…remo} (2)Remo…remo
Male
Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remoThe elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remoRemo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Appala idhayangal baththiram remoFragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk remoRamp walk Remo
Male
Thookathil thurathum dragon remoRemo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Pookal veddikindra stungun remoRemo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remoRemo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female :Rainbow remoFemale: Rainbow Remo
Female
Oh…olla layo layo layo layo laiOh…olla layo layo layo layo lai
Aah..olla layo layo layo layo laiAah..olla layo layo layo layo lai
Come on and take me..awayCome on and take me away
Wont u take me awayWon't you take me away
Away… yeh yeh yeh yehAway… yeh yeh yeh yeh
Chorus
You gotta get it upYou gotta get it up
I wanna shake it upI wanna shake it up
You wanna salsaYou wanna salsa
Give me the oomphaGive me the oomph
You like to jamm..ohooYou like to jam..ohoo
Walk on the ramp…ohooWalk on the ramp…ohoo
Chorus
Unakku baila enakku oiylaBaila dance for you, Oyila dance for me
Unakku salsa enakku jalsaSalsa for you, fun and celebration for me
You like to jamYou like to jam
Racca racca raccaRacca racca racca
Walk on the rampWalk on the ramp
Wow…wow…wow..Wow…wow…wow..
Male
Hiroshima nee dhaanoAre you the explosive Hiroshima?
Magasakiyum nee dhaanoAre you Nagasaki too?
Female :Un meedhu thaanoFemale: Is it upon you
En kaadhal bomb-ohThat my love bomb explodes?
Male
Harappavum nee dhaanoAre you ancient Harappa?
Mohenjodaro nee dhaanoAre you Mohenjo-daro as well?
Female :Aaiyvaalan naanoFemale: Am I an archaeologist
AaraayalaamoTo 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 moreYeah this heart demands more
Remo…remo} (2)Remo…remo
Male
Kaadhal yaanai varugiraan remoThe elephant of love, Remo, is coming
Muththa thandhathaal muttuvaan remoRemo who headbutts with his passionate kiss tusks
Appala idhayangal baththiram remoFragile hearts, stay safe from Remo
Ramp walk remoRamp walk Remo
Male
Thookathil thurathum dragon remoRemo, a dragon that chases in your sleep
Pookal veddikindra stungun remoRemo, a stun gun shooting flowers
Rambaigal heart-il ringtone remoRemo, the ringtone echoing in celestial beauties' hearts
Female :Rainbow remoFemale: Rainbow Remo
Male
Algebra ivan dhegamHis body is complex like Algebra
Amoebavai uru maarumHis form shifts constantly like an Amoeba
King cobra ivan vegamHis speed matches that of a King Cobra
Queen ellaam thadumaarumAll 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 upYou gotta get it up
I wanna shake it upI wanna shake it up
You wanna salsaYou wanna salsa
Give me the oomphaGive me the oomph
You like to jamm..ohooYou like to jam..ohoo
Walk on the ramp…ohooWalk on the ramp…ohoo
Chorus
Unakku baila enakku oiylaBaila dance for you, Oyila dance for me
Unakku salsa enakku jalsaSalsa for you, fun and celebration for me
You like to jam..ohoooYou like to jam..ohooo
Walk on the ramp..ohoooWalk 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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