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Lyrics & meaning

Menaminiki

From Mr.Local · 2019

Lyricist
Rokesh
Singers
Benny Dayal, Snigdha Chandra
Music director
Hiphop Tamizha
Details
Mr.Local2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yedakoodam ekkachakkamTrouble and complications are plenty in life.
Vaazhkaiyila unduThere is a day meant for everything, my friend.
Ellathukkum oru naaluI became completely knocked out upon seeing your beauty.
Irukkudhada enduYour trend is always top-notch and impressive.
Mattaya naan aagittendiSo please stop, girl! (Chorus: Stop, girl!)
Un azhaga kanduNirmala! (Chorus: Nirmala!)
Eppavumae tuckkeru dhaanWhat's wrong with you? (Chorus: What's wrong with you?)
Unnudaiya trenduWhy are you coughing up attitude? (Chorus: Coughing up attitude?)
Male
So nillumaaChorus :NillumaaSpeak up, girl! (Chorus: Speak up, girl!)
Male :NirmalaChorus :NirmalaSpeak normally! (Chorus: Normally!)
Male :UnakennaChorus :UnakennaAre you getting annoyed? (Chorus: Getting annoyed?)
Male :IrumalaaChorus :IrumalaaAs usual! (Chorus: As usual!)
Male
PesendiChorus :PesendiShe is a fancy, showy lady.
Male :NormalaChorus :NormalaLook at the gold earring hanging in her ear.
Male :GaandaaraChorus :GaandaaraSlyly snatching that piece of jewelry away,
Male :MaamulaaChorus :MaamulaaWe will give a clever dodge and escape.
Male
Madam thaanga menaminikkiShe is a fancy, showy lady.
Kaadhula paaru goldu jimikkiChorus: Fancy lady!
Naisa andha nagaiya amukkiLook at the gold earring hanging in her ear.
Kuthuduvom azhaga dimikkiChorus: Gold earring!
Male
Madam thaanga menaminikkiSlyly snatching that piece of jewelry away,
Chorus :MenaminikkiChorus: Yeah!
Male :Kaadhula paaru goldu jimikkiWe will give a clever dodge and escape.
Chorus :Goldu jimikki...
Male :Naisa andha nagaiya amukkiYeah yeah...
Chorus :YeahWith cheeks as fair as milk buns turning red,
Male :Kuthuduvom azhaga dimikkiYou quickly express your deep hatred.
Chorus
…………………………..While the guy stays quiet and calm,
Chorus
Yeah yeh…(4)Why do you suddenly pull off your slipper?
Male
Paalu bunnu kannam sevakkaI am not just saying it for fun,
Vegama kaatura nee veruppaShe is like Cleopatra. (Chorus: Cleopatra!)
Aambala paiyan amaidhiyaa irukkaEven so, it could be that...
Pattunu yen kazhattura seruppaHer face looks a little better...
Male
Summa naan sollalaChorus: Her face looks better...
Iva cleopaatraChorus :CleopaatraJust for telling the truth,
Male :Irundhaalum irukkalaamYou hit me on my head.
Konjam moonji betteraa….In a language I cannot understand,
Chorus :Moonji betteraa….You scold me randomly and wildly.
Male
Unmaiya sonnadhukkuKalpakkam is famous for electric power,
En thalaiyila kotturaChorus: Kalpakkam!
Puriyaatha baashaiyilBut one who falls in love ends up in Kilpauk mental hospital!
Enna kanna pinnaanu thitturaStop, girl! (Male: Stop, girl!)
Male
Currentukku famous kalpaakkamChorus: Nirmala! (Male: Nirmala!)
Chorus :KalpaakkamChorus: What's wrong with you? (Male: What's wrong with you?)
Male :Aana kaadhalil vizhundhaChorus: Why cough up attitude? (Male: Why cough up attitude?)
KeezhpaakkamChorus: Speak up, girl! (Male: Speak up, girl!)
Chorus
NillumaaMale :NillumaaChorus: Normally! (Male: Normally!)
Chorus :NirmalaMale :NirmalaChorus: Stop, Nirmala! Hey eyy eyy eyy!
Chorus :UnakennaMale :UnakennaShe is a fancy, showy lady.
Chorus :IrumalaaMale :IrumalaaLook at the gold earring hanging in her ear.
Chorus
PesendiMale :PesendiSlyly snatching that piece of jewelry away,
Chorus :NormalaMale :NormalaWe will give a clever dodge and escape.
Chorus :Nillumaa nirmala hey eyy eyy eyyShe is a fancy, showy lady.
Male
Madam thaanga menaminikkiChorus: Fancy lady!
Kaadhula paaru goldu jimikkiLook at the gold earring hanging in her ear.
Naisa andha nagaiya amukkiChorus: Gold earring!
Kuthuduvom azhaga dimikkiSlyly snatching that piece of jewelry away,
Male
Madam thaanga menaminikkiChorus: Yeah!
Chorus :MenaminikkiWe will give a clever dodge and escape.
Male :Kaadhula paaru goldu jimikkiYou fool with a wooden head!
Chorus :Goldu jimikkiI will give you a fitting reply with hits.
Male :Naisa andha nagaiya amukkiBe ready to receive it!
Chorus :YeahShut up and mind your business, kid!
Male :Kuthuduvom azhaga dimikkiYou useless, overgrown brute!
Chorus
Makku maramanda madaiyaIf you have the guts, come touch me!
Unakku kuduppen naa badhil adiyaI will beat you up and cause your downfall!
Adha vaanga vandhudu readyaMy flag will fly high in your own fort!
Pothinu gammunu poda podiyaaDon't try your tricks with me,
Chorus
Thandama valarndha thadiyaaDon't mess with me or you'll die.
Nee thillurunthaa enna thoduyaaIf given a little space,
Kuthuduven unakku keduyaYou become extremely stubborn.
Un kottayil parakkum en kodi dhaanaeYou will be destroyed by the blows I give you!
Female
Vaala surutikka venaa enkittaHey hey hey hey!
Vechikaadha sethupovaShe is a fancy, showy lady.
Konjam edamkoduthaLook at the gold earring hanging in her ear.
Romba adam pudikuraSlyly snatching that piece of jewelry away,
Unna adikkira adiyila azhinjiduva..ae…aeWe will give a clever dodge and escape.
Chorus
Heyy heyy heyy heyyShe is a fancy, showy lady.
Male
Madam thaanga menaminikkiChorus: Fancy lady!
Kaadhula paaru goldu jimikkiLook at the gold earring hanging in her ear.
Naisa andha nagaiya amukkiChorus: Gold earring!
Kuthuduvom azhaga dimikkiSlyly snatching that piece of jewelry away,
Male
Madam thaanga menaminikkiChorus: Yeah!
Chorus :MenaminikkiWe will give a clever dodge and escape.
Male :Kaadhula paaru goldu jimikkiShe is a fancy, showy lady.
Chorus :Goldu jimikkiLook at the gold earring hanging in her ear.
Male :Naisa andha nagaiya amukkiSlyly snatching that piece of jewelry away,
Chorus :YeahWe will give a clever dodge and escape.
Male :Kuthuduvom azhaga dimikkiShe is a fancy, showy lady.
Male
Madam thaanga menaminikkiChorus: Fancy lady!
Kaadhula paaru goldu jimikkiLook at the gold earring hanging in her ear.
Naisa andha nagaiya amukkiChorus: Gold earring!
Kuthuduvom azhaga dimikkiSlyly snatching that piece of jewelry away,
Male
Madam thaanga menaminikkiChorus: Yeah!
Chorus :MenaminikkiWe will give a clever dodge and escape.
Male :Kaadhula paaru goldu jimikki
Chorus :Goldu jimikki
Male :Naisa andha nagaiya amukki
Chorus :Yeah
Male :Kuthuduvom azhaga dimikki

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Takkunu Takkunu / Menaminikki is a energetic Chennai gaana track from the movie Mr. Local. The song depicts comedic banter and playful rivalry between a local middle-class hero and a high-strung, fashionable heroine. The male protagonist teases the heroine about her ostentatious style and fiery temper, comparing her tongue-in-cheek to Cleopatra while warning that falling in love leads straight to madness. The female persona retorts with equal aggressiveness, threatening to beat him up if he gets out of line.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme (Edhugai / Monai)

Madam thaanga menaminikki / Kaadhula paaru goldu jimikki

Extensive use of rhyming end-syllables common in Chennai Gaana genre, such as 'menaminikki', 'jimikki', 'amukki', 'dimikki'.

Metaphor & Local Allusion

Currentukku famous kalpaakkam / Aana kaadhalil vizhundha keezhpaakkam

Compares electricity generation in Kalpakkam with losing one's mind in love leading to Kilpauk (a famous mental healthcare hospital in Chennai).

Alliteration

Makku maramanda madaiya

Repetition of initial consonants like 'Ma' in 'Makku maramanda madaiya'.

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Trivia

The track showcases local North Chennai slang ('Madras Baashai') extensively written by lyricist Rokesh, who is famous for hit Gaana numbers in Tamil cinema. The music for Mr. Local was composed by Hip Hop Tamizha.

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