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Kamala

From Sangathamizhan · 2019

Lyricist
Ku. Karthik
Singers
Vivek Siva, Sanjana Kalmanje
Music director
Vivek-Mervin
Movie name
Sangathamizhan
Movie release year
2019
Lyrics added on
30 Jun 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Kamala kalaasaa
Apunaa apunaa
Aiaiyoo galatta
Apunaa kamalaa} (2)
Ooorrrrr…………..
{Kamala kalaasaa
Apunaa mere
Takkaru sundhariyae
Samujha pannikaama
Gammunnu nikkuriyae} (2)
Engayoo vikkuthu
Ennamoo sikkuthu
Kitta nee vandhutaa
Yedhedhoo kolaaru
Status-u single-u
Ready to mingle-u
Loveu-nu vanthutaa
Fulltime-u nee paaru
{Kamala kamala kamalaa} (2)
{Kamala kalaasaa
Apunaa mere
Takkaru sundhariyae
Samujha pannikaama
Gammunnu nikkuriyae} (2)
{Paththikuchaa paththikuchaa
Nenjila fire-u fire-u
Vechirukka vechirukka
Kannula current-u wire-u} (2)
Okay…
Hmm rajaa naan…..
Current-u kambi mela
Thothi nikkum maina pola
Heart-ah odhara vechaayae…hei
Hey…morattu single mela
Love rocket-ah yevi vuttu
Manasa kadhara vuttaayae
Naa….i-mac-u daa
Nee high volte-u daa
Ulla power ethaadha
Nenja terror aakadha
Un eye ball-ula
Nee game aadura
En brainukulla
Ada eppodhum thagaraaru
{Kamala kalaasaa
Apunaa apunaa
Aiaiyoo galatta
Apunaa kamalaa} (2)
{Kamala kalaasaa
Apunaa mere
Takkaru sundhariyae
Samujha pannikaama
Gammunnu nikkuriyae} (2)
{Paththikuchaa paththikuchaa
Nenjila fire-u fire-u
Vechirukka vechirukka
Kannula current-u wire-u} (2)
……………………………..
Kamala kamala kamalaa…aa….
Kamala, stylish girl,
My darling, my own,
Oh no, what a crazy riot!
My sweet Kamala!
Ooooh...
Kamala, stylish girl,
Oh my sweetheart,
You stunning beauty,
Without understanding a thing,
You just stand there quietly!
Hiccups start out of nowhere,
Everything gets tangled up inside,
Whenever you come near me,
All kinds of glitches happen!
My status is single,
Ready to mingle,
If love enters the picture,
Just watch, I'm all in full-time!
Kamala, Kamala, Kamala!
Kamala, stylish girl,
Oh my sweetheart,
You stunning beauty,
Without understanding a thing,
You just stand there quietly!
Did it catch fire, did it catch fire?
That blaze inside my heart!
Does she have, does she have
Live electric wires in her eyes?
Okay...
Mmm, I'm the king...
Like a little bird
Trembling on a power line,
You made my heart shudder and shake! Hey!
Hey, right at this hardcore single guy,
You launched a rocket of love,
And made my heart cry out!
I'm an iMac,
And you're high voltage!
Don't overload my system,
Don't panic my heart!
With those eyes of yours,
You play teasing games,
And inside my brain,
There's an endless riot!
Kamala, stylish girl,
My darling, my own,
Oh no, what a crazy riot!
My sweet Kamala!
Kamala, stylish girl,
Oh my sweetheart,
You stunning beauty,
Without understanding a thing,
You just stand there quietly!
Did it catch fire, did it catch fire?
That blaze inside my heart!
Does she have, does she have
Live electric wires in her eyes?
...
Kamala, Kamala, Kamala... ah...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Kamala Kalaasaa' from 'Sangathamizhan' (2019) is a fast-paced, high-energy dance track celebrating youthful romance and attraction. The lyrics capture a young man's playful distress over his intense feelings for a striking girl named Kamala. Combining contemporary Tanglish, Hindi phrases, and tech-inspired metaphors, the protagonist describes how his 'die-hard single' status has been shattered by her captivating gaze. Throughout the track, the lyrics humorously contrast his computer-like calm state ('iMac') with her overwhelming 'high voltage' charm that overloads his heart and brain. He pleads with her to break her silent stance and acknowledge the spark between them, creating a fun, celebratory vibe.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Current-u kambi mela Thothi nikkum maina pola”

Compares his trembling heart to a fragile myna bird sitting precariously on a live wire.

Modern Metaphor

“Naa….i-mac-u daa Nee high volte-u daa”

Compares himself to an iMac and the girl to high voltage, symbolizing technological overload due to romantic excitement.

Internal Rhyme / End Rhyme

“Status-u single-u / Ready to mingle-u”

Uses rhyming English loanwords 'single-u' and 'mingle-u' popular in contemporary Tanglish songwriting.

Repetition (Adukkuthodhar)

“Paththikuchaa paththikuchaa Nenjila fire-u fire-u”

Repeats words like 'fire-u' and 'paththikuchaa' for rhythmic emphasis and emotional intensity.

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Trivia

'Kamala Kalaasaa' was composed by the music director duo Vivek-Mervin and picturized on Vijay Sethupathi and Raashi Khanna. Lyricist Ku. Karthik intentionally blended Hindi terms ('Apuna', 'Samujha', 'Mere') with Chennai Tamil slang and modern tech jargon to create a upbeat dance anthem that became very popular on short-video social platforms.

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