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Lyrics & meaning

Laddu Laddu

From Rajapattai · 2011

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Vikram, Suchitra, Andrea Jeremiah
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Rajapattai2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hey laddu laddu rendu ladduHey laddu laddu, two laddus!
Laddu laddu rendu ladduLaddu laddu, two laddus!
Sernthu kedachaalae luckkae luckkaeIf you get them both together, it is pure luck!
Female
Sukunaa suku malliIf it is Suku, it is dry ginger tea!
Sundarinaa dingaree coffeeIf it is a beauty, it is strong filter coffee!
Sooda kothikayilae soda ennathukuWhen it is boiling hot, why do you need soda?
Eduthu kudikava dhosthu dhosthuShall I pick it up and drink it, my friend?
Female
Idhuku ethuvumFor this, there is...
Illa vaasthu vaasthuNo Vaastu restrictions at all!
Kuchinaa kuchi mittaaiIf it is a stick, it is stick candy!
Kumarina panju mittaaiIf it is a maiden, she is cotton candy!
Female
Besha irukaiyilae pizza ennathukuWhen traditional treats are great, why do you need pizza?
Indha eduthuko tastetu tastetuHere, take it and taste it, taste it!
Innum thayanguna wasteu wasteuIf you hesitate any further, it is a waste, a waste!
Male
Laddu laddu rendu ladduLaddu laddu, two laddus!
Sernthu kedachaalae luckkae luckkaeIf you get them both together, it is pure luck!
Ottu ottu iruka ottuStick close, stick close!
Vaari anachaalae kickku kickkuIf you embrace tightly, it gives a total kick!
Female
Aaa vadivelAh, Vadivel!
Kanthanuku rendu peru jodiLord Murugan has a pair of wives!
Avanga appavukum ullathuthaan podiEven his father Lord Shiva has his own charm!
Female
Adiyae pombalaikum rendu veedu thaandiHey girl, even women cross two houses!
Adhula enna kutham vaaya pothikodiWhat is wrong in that? Just shut your mouth!
Male
Yea kaalu kai renduna theva thevaYeah, having two hands and legs is necessary!
Kattunava renduna bejaaruBut having two wives is sheer trouble!
Veedu vaasal renduna ok okHaving two houses is okay, okay!
Pondatinga rendu yen nee kooruWhy speak of having two wives?
Female
Aasai meerunaa alavae illayaeWhen desire overflows, there are no limits!
Edhuku podura veli veliWhy erect a fence, a fence?
Pambu venumaa yeni venumaaDo you want a snake or do you want a ladder?
Kuluki podavaa soli soliShall I shake and roll the dice?
Male
Laddu laddu rendu ladduLaddu laddu, two laddus!
Sernthu kedachaalae luckkae luckkaeIf you get them both together, it is pure luck!
Ottu ottu iruka ottuStick close, stick close!
Vaari anachaalae kickku kickkuIf you embrace tightly, it gives a total kick!
Female
………………………………...
Female
Pagalae illaiyinaa vanthiduma nightuIf there is no day, night will arrive!
Kavala venamuna vachukanum sightuIf you don't want worries, keep looking around!
Thavarae illaiyinaa onnum illa rightuIf there is no mistake, everything is right!
Jeika venumuna podanumae fightuIf you want to win, you have to fight!
Male
Sooriyana polae naan otha aaluI am a single man, unique like the sun!
Vennilavu renduna aagadhaeHaving two moons just will not work!
Thaamaraiku thanni thaan kootu kootuWater is the true companion for the lotus!
Thanni vathi pochuna thaangadhaeIf the water dries up, it cannot survive!
Female
Ethayum thaanguven enna yethukoI can bear anything, just accept me!
Pootukaagavae saavi saaviA key is made specifically for the lock!
Koora paayava elava panjunuTreating a coarse straw mat like soft cotton,
Izhuka paakura koovi kooviCalling out loudly while trying to pull it!
Male
Laddu laddu rendu ladduLaddu laddu, two laddus!
Sernthu kedachaalae luckkae luckkaeIf you get them both together, it is pure luck!
Ottu ottu iruka ottuStick close, stick close!
Vaari anachaalae kickku kickkuIf you embrace tightly, it gives a total kick!
Male
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Laddu Laddu' is a playful, high-energy duet featuring humorous romantic banter and philosophical comparisons about choices in love and life. The metaphor of 'two laddus' (double sweets) represents having two attractive choices or romantic partners, symbolizing luck and indulgence. The male and female characters debate the practicality and morality of double choices through witty analogies, referencing Hindu mythology (Lord Murugan's two wives), everyday foods, and life situations. While the male protagonist lightheartedly argues in favor of enjoying life's double blessings without restrictions, the female character counter-argues with common sense, noting that while having two hands or two houses is fine, having two wives or double commitments leads to chaos. Ultimately, the track celebrates fun, attraction, and the unpredictable game of romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)

Hey laddu laddu rendu laddu

Repeated use of 'laddu laddu' and 'luckkae luckkae' creates a catchy rhythmic cadence while emphasizing abundance and sweetness.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Kumarina panju mittaai

Comparing a young girl to 'panju mittaai' (cotton candy) highlights sweetness, delicacy, and charm.

Simile (Uvamai)

Sooriyana polae naan otha aalu

The speaker compares himself to the Sun ('Sooriyana polae') to emphasize his uniqueness and singular focus.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Pagalae illaiyinaa vanthiduma nightu

Rhyming scheme using English loanwords like nightu, sightu, rightu, fightu across consecutive lines.

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Trivia

'Laddu Laddu' from 'Rajapattai' (2011) was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and famously sung by lead actor Vikram himself along with singers Suchitra and Priyadharshini. The song features actor Vikram alongside Shriya Saran in a vibrant special dance sequence.

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