Skip to content
Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

King Of Chennai

From Badri · 2001

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singer
Devi Sri Prasad
Music director
Ramana Gogula
Details
Badri2001

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
King of Chennai koodavarumKing of Chennai, look at the army coming with me.
Padaigalai paaruLook at the troops.
Vetri ellaam ennai thaedi varumAll success comes searching for me.
Ragasiyam keluListen to the secret.
Male
Dei jeansgalai kizhithu aniyumHey, we wear ripped jeans.
Dei soldiergal naangalHey, we are soldiers.
Dei edhirigal kurukkil vandhaalHey, if enemies come in our way,
Dei norukkuvomHey, we will crush them!
YaeyaeyaeyaeyaeyaeYaeyaeyaeyaeyaeyae
Male
King of Chennai koodavarumKing of Chennai, look at the army coming with me.
Padaigalai paaruLook at the troops.
Vetri ellaam ennai thaedi varumAll success comes searching for me.
Ragasiyam kelu ..yohhListen to the secret ..yohh
Male
Vizhigalil irukkum kaandhangalThe magnets in my eyes,
Figuregalai izhukkumPull the girls towards me.
Viralai asaithu sodakku pottaalaeIf I snap my fingers with a wave of my hand,
Idipugal thudikkumHips start swaying and dancing.
Male
Catwalk pogum maiyil koottamA crowd of peacock-like beauties catwalks,
Enakku pinnaal nadakkumWalking right behind me.
Modern kiligal ennai kandaalWhen modern parrots (girls) see me,
Siragadikkum sirikkumThey flutter their wings and smile.
DeiHey!
Male
King of Chennai koodavarumKing of Chennai, look at the army coming with me.
Padaigalai paaruLook at the troops.
Vetri ellaam ennai thaedi varumAll success comes searching for me.
Ragasiyam kelu ..yohhh..Listen to the secret ..yohhh..
Male
Ahaaa…aaa…ahaaa……Ahaaa…aaa…ahaaa……
Ahaaa….aaa..ahaaaa…Ahaaa….aaa..ahaaaa…
Male
Kaadhinil kadukkan aninthiruppomWe wear stud earrings in our ears,
Stylegalai padaippom haiWe create new styles, hi!
Valaigal virithu vaithu internettilCasting nets on the internet,
Figuregalai madippomWe attract and impress girls.
Male
Idhudhaan idhudhaan pudhu fashionThis is, this is the new fashion,
Dhinamum pudhumai pirakkumNovelty is born every single day.
Varudam muzhudhum love seasonAll year long, it is the love season,
Inga irukkum inikkumIt exists here and is sweet.
DeiHey!
Male
King of Chennai koodavarumKing of Chennai, look at the army coming with me.
Padaigalai paaruLook at the troops.
Vetri ellaam ennai thaedi varumAll success comes searching for me.
Ragasiyam keluListen to the secret.
Male
Dei jeansgalai kizhithu aniyumHey, we wear ripped jeans.
Dei soldiergal naangalHey, we are soldiers.
Dei edhirigal kurukkil vandhaalHey, if enemies come in our way,
Dei norukkuvomHey, we will crush them!
YaeyaeyaeyaeyaeyaeYaeyaeyaeyaeyaeyae
Male
King of Chennai koodavarumKing of Chennai, look at the army coming with me.
Padaigalai paaruLook at the troops.
Vetri ellaam ennai thaedi varumAll success comes searching for me.
Ragasiyam kelu ..yohhListen to the secret ..yohh

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic hero-introduction song portrays the protagonist as a confident, stylish youth leader in Chennai who commands a huge, loyal circle of friends. He proudly displays his modern, rebellious fashion sense (such as ripped jeans and ear studs) and talks about how effortlessly he attracts women and overcomes any obstacles or enemies in his path.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Catwalk pogum maiyil koottam / Modern kiligal ennai kandaal

Comparing young women to peacocks ('maiyil koottam') and parrots ('modern kiligal') to emphasize their grace and beauty.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Vizhigalil irukkum kaandhangal / Figuregalai izhukkum

Exaggerating the protagonist's charm by claiming magnetic eyes physically pull girls and a simple finger snap makes hips sway.

Second Letter Rhyme (Edhukai)

Idhudhaan idhudhaan pudhu fashion / Dhinamum pudhumai pirakkum

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'dhi'/'thi' in consecutive lines.

Did you know?

Trivia

The song 'King of Chennai' from Badri (2001) stars Vijay and was composed by Ramana Gogula, who re-created his original Telugu composition 'Made in Andhra Student' from the movie Thammudu (1999).

Keep listening

More from Badri