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Mogambo Mogambo

From Nyayangal Jayikkattum · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Nyayangal Jayikkattum1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mohamboo mohamboo vaa vaa ippoMohamboo, Mohamboo, come come now
Morakko morakko polaam ippoTo Morocco, Morocco, let's go now
Mohamboo mohamboo vaa vaa ippoMohamboo, Mohamboo, come come now
Morakko morakko polaam ippoTo Morocco, Morocco, let's go now
Female
Machaanae en peru lailaaDear, my name is Laila
Vandhenae nee paaru style-ahI have arrived, look at my style
En paatta nee kelu bailaaListen to my song, it is a baila
Ingae thaan ellamae my lawHere, everything is under my law
Chorus
Mohamboo …mohambooMohamboo... Mohamboo
Mohamboo mohamboo vaa vaa ippoMohamboo, Mohamboo, come come now
Morakko morakko polaam ippoTo Morocco, Morocco, let's go now
Female
Machaanae en peru lailaaDear, my name is Laila
Vandhenae nee paaru style-ahI have arrived, look at my style
En paatta nee kelu bailaaListen to my song, it is a baila
Ingae thaan ellamae my lawHere, everything is under my law
Chorus
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Female
Raavaana ingae kumbamelaathaanWhen night falls, it is like a Kumbh Mela here
Raajavae naan cococolathaanOh king, I am like Coca-Cola
Aalaanaen ippa pathu naala thaan haanI came of age just ten days ago
Vaadathoo indha pushpamaala thaanThis flower garland will never fade
Female
Annaadam vaikkalaam paattu katcheriEvery day we can host a music concert
Appaala podalaam seettukacheriLater, we can play a game of cards
Aattam aadathaan date sollurenI will tell you the date to dance
Aala paarthuthaan rate solluren haanI will state the rate only after looking at the person
Male
Mohamboo …mohambooMohamboo... Mohamboo
Chorus :Mohamboo mohamboo vaa vaa ippoChorus: Mohamboo, Mohamboo, come come now
Morakko morakko polaam ippoTo Morocco, Morocco, let's go now
Female
Machaanae en peru lailaaDear, my name is Laila
Male :LailaaMale: Laila
Female :Vandhenae nee paaru style-ahFemale: I have arrived, look at my style
Male :Style-ahMale: Style
Female :En paatta nee kelu bailaaFemale: Listen to my song, it is a baila
Male :BailaaMale: Baila
Female :Ingae thaan ellamae my lawFemale: Here, everything is under my law
Male :My lawMale: My law
Chorus
Mohamboo mohamboo vaa vaa ippoMohamboo, Mohamboo, come come now
Morakko morakko polaam ippoTo Morocco, Morocco, let's go now
Chorus
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Female
Poosadhae mella punugu javvadhuDon't gently apply civet and javvathu perfume
Ponnaachu vandhu poosu ippodhuIt is time, come and apply it now
Kann thaanae velli kambhi mathaappu haanHer eyes are like silver wire sparklers
Konjaama innum enna kithaappuWhy boast even a little bit more?
Female
Sattunnu neeyum thaan pakkam varaattaIf you don't come close to me right away
Soodaari pogumae mutta parottaaThe hot egg parotta will cool down!
Pakka pakka thaan aasai valliyaaIs your desire growing as you look closer?
Vaangi thinnathaan kaasu illaiyaaDon't you have the money to buy and eat?
Male
Mohamboo …mohambooMohamboo... Mohamboo
Chorus :Mohamboo mohamboo vaa vaa ippoChorus: Mohamboo, Mohamboo, come come now
Morakko morakko polaam ippoTo Morocco, Morocco, let's go now
Female
Machaanae en peru lailaaDear, my name is Laila
Vandhenae nee paaru style-ahI have arrived, look at my style
En paatta nee kelu bailaaListen to my song, it is a baila
Ingae thaan ellamae my lawHere, everything is under my law

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Mohamboo Mohamboo' is a playful, high-energy dance number from the 1990 Tamil movie Nyayangal Jayikkattum, featuring lyrics by Vaali. Sung from the perspective of an alluring dancer named Laila, the song showcases her confident charisma, street-smart swagger, and dominance over her admirers. She invites the listener on a fun-filled journey while boasting about her attractive style, rules, and energetic music. The lyrics combine catchy rhythm, pop-culture references, and humorous food metaphors like 'mutta parotta'. Vaali effortlessly blends English words and Tamil slang to create a lively cabaret atmosphere, highlighting themes of dance, romance, and lighthearted banter.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Machaanae en peru lailaa / Vandhenae nee paaru style-ah / En paatta nee kelu bailaa / Ingae thaan ellamae my law

Extensive use of end-rhyming English and Tamil words to create a catchy baila rhythm.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Mohamboo mohamboo vaa vaa ippo / Morakko morakko polaam ippo

Matching initial sounds across adjacent words or line starts.

Uvamai (Metaphor / Simile)

Kann thaanae velli kambhi mathaappu haan

Comparing sparkling eyes to silver wire fireworks and comparing herself to Coca-Cola.

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Trivia

Lyricist Vaali was renowned for seamlessly integrating English loanwords ('style', 'baila', 'my law', 'date', 'rate') and contemporary pop culture references (like 'Coca-Cola') into club and item dance numbers in Tamil cinema to give them a modern, upbeat feel.

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