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Lyrics & meaning

Kalaaipom

From Naan Rajavaga Pogiren · 2013

Lyricist
Prithvi Rajkumar
Singers
STR, Maya, Sathish
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren2013

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
KalaaipomWe will pull legs
Male
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, yes we will pull legs
Rendu peggu mela pona kalaaipomIf it goes beyond two pegs, we will pull legs
Naanga kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Male
Yaara iruntha engalukku ennaWhoever it is, what do we care?
Law and order pinnaal vantha ennaEven if law and order comes after us, so what?
Enna da ithuthan polladha vaazhkaiWhat man, this is such a wicked life
Ithuku poi alatikalaamaShould we get worked up for this?
Male
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs
Male
Enna kalaaikalaamaCan I roast/pull legs?
Male
Kalaai maamaRoast away, uncle!
Female
Party panna vanthuComing to a party
Lover kaala pidichuCatching the lover's feet
Orae oru beer nuSaying 'just one beer'
Kenji kenji kettaBegging and pleading for it
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Male
Soft drink kettuAsking for a soft drink
Brandhiya kalandhuMixing brandy in it
Paal kudikkum paapa polaLike a baby drinking milk
Chinna chinna sippa pannaTaking tiny little sips
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Male
Entha peggum podaamalaeWithout even having a single peg
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs
Male
Pathu rooba mattumRecharging for just ten rupees
Recharge panniRecharging it
Oru maasam fullaFor an entire month
Missed call kuduthaGiving missed calls
Kalaaipom maganae kalaaipomWe will roast you, son, we will roast you
Female
Laptopum kaiyumaLaptop in hand
Night fulla muzhichuStaying awake all night
Facebook-il kanda kandaOn Facebook, random non-sense
News podra pasangalaBoys who post random news
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Entha peggum podaamalae kalaaipomEven without having a peg, we will pull legs
Naanga kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Female
Embuttu nerm daaHow much time, man?
Idhayae sollittu irupingaYou keep saying the same thing
Female
Start musicStart music
Female
Quarter pola maamiA lady dressed up like a quarter bottle
Dress panni vanthuDressing up and coming over
Chinna chinna machaansaYoung little guys
Correct panna ninaichaTrying to charm them
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Male
Hi sakeelaHi Shakeela!
Female
Low waist pant pottuWearing low-waist pants
Adikadi kununjuBending down frequently
Dash kaatra pasangalaGuys showing off their rear
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Male
Local paiyan kittaTo a local guy
Peter vittu pesiSpeaking in fake English (Peter)
Pinnaala sutha vittuMaking him follow around
Sugam kaandra figuraA girl enjoying the attention
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Male
Attu figura aishwarya nu nenachuThinking an ugly girl is Aishwarya Rai
Appanoda kaasa ice cream ah karachaMelting father's money on ice cream
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Male
Entha peggum podaamalaeWithout taking any peg
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Male
Kalaaipom hey kalaaipomWe will pull legs, hey we will pull legs
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Male :Entha peggum podaamalaeMale: Without taking any peg
Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs, we will pull legs
Naanga kalaaipomWe will pull legs
Male
Yei ungappaadiHey, your father's...
Female
Yaara iruntha engalukku ennaWhoever it is, what do we care?
Law and order pinnaal vantha ennaEven if law and order comes after us, so what?
Enna da ithuthaan polladha vaazhkaiWhat man, this is such a wicked life
Ithuku poi alatikalaamaShould we get worked up for this?
Male
Kalaaipom adi kalaaipomWe will pull legs, girl, we will pull legs
Maama kalaaipomUncle, we will pull legs
Female :KalaaipomFemale: We will pull legs
Ka ka ka ka kalaaipomKa ka ka ka we will pull legs
KalaaipomWe will pull legs
Ka ka kalaaipomKa ka we will pull legs
Ka ka kalaaipomKa ka we will pull legs
Kalaaipom hey chi poWe will pull legs, hey go away!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Kalaaipom' is a fun, lighthearted party track centered around the casual Tamil street-slang culture of 'kalaaikoduthal' (mocking, teasing, or pulling someone's leg). The singers humorously list various everyday societal tropes and stereotypical behaviors—such as people begging for a single beer, pretending to drink soft drinks mixed with alcohol, spending dad's money on dates, posting nonsense on Facebook, or flexing with low-waist pants and fake English. Across all these situations, the youth carefree attitude shines through: regardless of who it is or what the consequences are, they will playfully roast everyone without taking life too seriously.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipom”

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'K' across words in 'Kalaaipom naanga kalaaipom'.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Soft drink kettu / Low waist pant pottu”

Matching second letter 'tt' in 'kettu' and 'pottu'.

Metaphor / Simile

“Paal kudikkum paapa pola”

Comparing a grown person drinking alcohol stealthily to a baby sipping milk ('Paal kudikkum paapa pola').

Slang & Colloquialism

“Attu figura aishwarya nu nenachu”

Use of local Chennai Tamil slang such as 'Attu figura', 'Peter', and 'Dash'.

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Trivia

Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013) featured music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, starring Nakul in the lead role. The lyricist Prithvi Rajkumar captured the contemporary local Chennai youthful vernacular, making the song popular among college students for its relatable comedic observations.

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