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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Mobsta

From Coolie · 2024

Lyricist
Heisenberg
Singer
Anirudh Ravichander
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Coolie2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Arangam adhira visilu parakkavaeAs the arena shakes and whistles fly
Ladies and gentlemanLadies and gentleman
Male
He got the looksHe got the looks
Certified mobsterCertified mobster
He got the swagHe got the swag
Moves like a rockstarMoves like a rockstar
Male
Alella polemaAlella polema (rhythmic vocal refrain)
Alella polema..leAlella polema..le
Alella polemaAlella polema
Alella polema..leAlella polema..le
Male
Coo coo coolieCoo coo coolie
Move ya bodyMove ya body
The whole squad litThe whole squad lit
We win the partyWe win the party
Just too much heatJust too much heat
His walk is godlyHis walk is godly
The throne is hisThe throne is his
So say sorrySo say sorry
Male
Coo coo coolieCoo coo coolie
Move ya bodyMove ya body
The whole squad litThe whole squad lit
We win the partyWe win the party
Ladies and gentlemanLadies and gentleman
Just too much heatJust too much heat
His walk is godlyHis walk is godly
The throne is hisThe throne is his
So say sorrySo say sorry
Male
Alella polemaAlella polema
Alella polema..leAlella polema..le
Alella polemaAlella polema
Alella polema..leAlella polema..le
Male
Alella polemaAlella polema
Alella polema..leAlella polema..le
Alella alelaa alella..leAlella alelaa alella..le
Male
Thalaivan eranghi saridham ezhudhavaeAs the leader steps in to write history

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This track serves as an electrifying title theme celebrating the supreme aura and swagger of Rajinikanth's character in 'Coolie'. Combining modern English street-lingo with punchy Tamil hero-worship phrases, the song projects the protagonist as an unshakeable, certified mobster who commands the crowd and claims his rightful throne.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile

“Moves like a rockstar”

Compares the protagonist's movement and attitude directly to a rockstar.

Hyperbole

“His walk is godly”

Exaggerates the protagonist's posture and walk to a divine level to emphasize mass appeal.

Scatting / Vocables

“Alella polema..le”

Use of non-lexical catchy rhythmic vocal sounds ('Alella polema') to elevate the musical groove.

Monaai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)

“Arangam adhira visilu parakkavae”

Repetition of phonemes ('Arangam' and 'adhira') at the start of words for rhythmic cadence.

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Trivia

The track serves as the teaser theme for Rajinikanth's 171st film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. 'Heisenberg' is a recurring pen name used for lyrics in Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial soundtracks, often attributed to the director or composer himself. The line 'Alella polema' pays homage to a vintage classic song element re-contextualized by composer Anirudh Ravichander.

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