Mr.Local Theme
From Mr.Local · 2019
- Lyricist
- Hip Hop Tamizha
- Singers
- Hiphop Tamizha, Paul B Sailus, SanGan, Palaniammal
- Music director
- Hiphop Tamizha
- Details
- Mr.Local2019
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Mr. mr. local-u | Mr. Mr. Local |
| Chorus : Modha ninaikkadhae | Chorus: Don't even think of picking a fight |
| Machan ivan than mr. local-u | Buddy, he is Mr. Local |
| Area vandhu paaru | Come and see our neighborhood |
| Enga respect konjam thookkal-u | Our respect level is slightly high |
| Chorus | |
| Nakkalu kindalu no | No sarcasm or teasing allowed |
| Udaiyum undhan parkkalu | Your teeth will break |
| Enga kitta vechikaatha | Don't mess with us |
| Thevai illatha sikkalu | Unnecessary trouble |
| Chorus | |
| Thaaru maaru local-u | Wildly local |
| Female :Thaaru maaru local-u | Female: Wildly local |
| Chorus :We gon take it global-u | Chorus: We are going to take it global |
| Female :Tharamana local-u | Female: High quality local |
| Chorus :Siricha kuda viral-u | Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral |
| Female :Solluranga makkalu | Female: That is what the people say |
| Chorus :Ivanukku semma dhillu | Chorus: He has immense guts |
| Female :Aama machan thalli nillu.. | Female: Yes buddy, stand back.. |
| Female | |
| Dandanakka nana nakka | Dandanakka nana nakka |
| Dandanakka nana nakka | Dandanakka nana nakka |
| Dandanakka nana nakka | Dandanakka nana nakka |
| Dandanakka deii | Dandanakka hey |
| Hey heyy hey heyy durrraah | Hey heyy hey heyy durrraah |
| Male | |
| Koovathil orathil irunthaalum | Even if he lives on the banks of the Cooum |
| Manasula thuliyum azhukillaiyae | There isn't a drop of dirt in his heart |
| Pocket-il kasilla irunthaalum | Even if there is no money in his pocket |
| Kudukkura manasukku korai illaiyae | There is no shortage in his generous heart |
| Male | |
| Mr. local-u kaataatha nakkalu | Mr. Local, don't show attitude |
| Utta odanji pogum un bagulu | If hit, your ribs will shatter |
| Mr. local-u pannatha sikkalu | Mr. Local, don't create trouble |
| Collar-a thookki vittu oothu bigulu | Pop your collar and blow the whistle |
| Chorus | |
| Thaaru maaru local-u | Wildly local |
| Male :Naan thaaru maaru local-u | Male: I am a wildly local guy |
| Chorus :We gon take it global-u | Chorus: We are going to take it global |
| Male :En respect konjam thookalu | Male: My respect level is slightly high |
| Chorus :Siricha kuda viral-u | Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral |
| Male :Ada solluranga makkalu | Male: Ah, the people are saying it |
| Chorus :Ivanukku semma dhillu | Chorus: He has immense guts |
| Male :Aama machan thalli nillu.. | Male: Yes buddy, stand back.. |
| Chorus | |
| Thaaru maaru local-u | Wildly local |
| Male :Naan thaaru maaru local-u | Male: I am a wildly local guy |
| Chorus :We gon take it global-u | Chorus: We are going to take it global |
| Male :En respect konjam thookalu | Male: My respect level is slightly high |
| Chorus :Siricha kuda viral-u | Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral |
| Male :Ada solluranga makkalu | Male: Ah, the people are saying it |
| Chorus :Ivanukku semma dhillu | Chorus: He has immense guts |
| Female :Aama machan thalli nillu.. | Female: Yes buddy, stand back.. |
| Chorus | |
| Yemana thookki thinnum | He is fierce enough to capture and swallow even the God of Death |
| Alavukku polladhavan | That is how tough he is |
| Yaarukkum evanukkum | To no one and nobody |
| Eppavumae anjaadhavan | Is he ever afraid |
| Prachanai ellaam thaandi | Overcoming all problems |
| Ethir neechal adippavan | He swims against the tide |
| Sonnatha senjikaattum | Doing whatever he promises |
| Tharamaana velaikkaaran | A top-class worker |
| Chorus | |
| Evalavu adichaalum | No matter how much he gets hit |
| Keezha thalli midhichaalum | Or pushed down and trampled |
| Thannikkulla kumizhiya pola | Like an air bubble inside water |
| Mela varubavan | He rises back up to the top |
| Kindal geli pannunaalum | Even if you mock or tease him |
| Vambu thumbu izhuthaalum | Or drag him into trouble and conflict |
| Ellarukkum paasam kaattum | He shows love to everyone |
| Annai thamizh magan ivan | He is a son of Mother Tamil |
| Chorus | |
| We call him local-uh | We call him local |
| Mr. mr. local-u | Mr. Mr. Local |
| Enga kitta vechikaatha | Don't mess with us |
| Thevaillatha sikkalu | Unnecessary trouble |
| Chorus | |
| Thaaru maaru local-u | Wildly local |
| Female :Apdi kuthu apdi kuthu | Female: Dance like that, dance like that |
| Chorus :We gon take it global-u | Chorus: We are going to take it global |
| Female :Ippadi kuthu ippadi kuthu | Female: Dance like this, dance like this |
| Chorus :Siricha kooda viral-u | Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral |
| Female :Erangi kuthu erangi kuthu | Female: Get down and dance, get down and dance |
| Chorus :Ivanukku semma dhillu | Chorus: He has immense guts |
| Female :Kuthae kuthae eyyyy… | Female: Dance, dance, eyyyy... |
மிஸ்டர் மிஸ்டர் லோக்கலு
குழு :
மோத நினைக்காதே
மச்சான் இவன்தான் மிஸ்டர் லோக்கலு
ஏரியா வந்து பாரு
எங்க ரெஸ்பெக்ட் கொஞ்சம் தூக்கலு
Mr. Mr. Local
Chorus: Don't even think of picking a fight
Buddy, he is Mr. Local
Come and see our neighborhood
Our respect level is slightly high
நக்கலு கிண்டலு நோ
உடையும் உந்தன் பற்க்களு
எங்ககிட்ட வச்சிக்காதா
தேவை இல்லாத சிக்கலு
No sarcasm or teasing allowed
Your teeth will break
Don't mess with us
Unnecessary trouble
தாறு மாறு லோக்கலு
தாறு மாறு லோக்கலு
குழு :
வி கோன் டேக் இட் குளோபலு
தாறு மாறு லோக்கலு
குழு :
சிரிச்சாகூட விரலு
சொல்லுறாங்க மக்களு
குழு :
இவனுக்கு செம்ம தில்லு
ஆமா மச்சான் தள்ளி நில்லு...
Wildly local
Female: Wildly local
Chorus: We are going to take it global
Female: High quality local
Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral
Female: That is what the people say
Chorus: He has immense guts
Female: Yes buddy, stand back..
டண்டணக்கா நன நக்கா
டண்டணக்கா நன நக்கா
டண்டணக்கா நன நக்கா
டண்டணக்கா டேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் டுர்ரா
Dandanakka nana nakka
Dandanakka nana nakka
Dandanakka nana nakka
Dandanakka hey
Hey heyy hey heyy durrraah
கூவத்தில் ஓரத்தில் இருந்தாலும்
மனசுல துளியும் அழுகில்லையே
பாக்கெட்டில் காசில்ல இருந்தாலும்
கொடுக்குற மனசுக்கு குறை இல்லையே
Even if he lives on the banks of the Cooum
There isn't a drop of dirt in his heart
Even if there is no money in his pocket
There is no shortage in his generous heart
மிஸ்டர் லோக்கலு காட்டாத நக்கலு
உட்டா ஒடிஞ்சு போகும் உன் பகுலு
மிஸ்டர் லோக்கலு பண்ணாத சிக்கலு
காலர தூக்கி விட்டு ஊது பிகுலு
Mr. Local, don't show attitude
If hit, your ribs will shatter
Mr. Local, don't create trouble
Pop your collar and blow the whistle
தாறு மாறு லோக்கலு
தாறு மாறு லோக்கலு
குழு :
வி கோன் டேக் இட் குளோபலு
என் ரெஸ்பெக்ட் கொஞ்சம் தூக்கலு
குழு :
சிரிச்சாகூட விரலு
அட சொல்லுறாங்க மக்களு
குழு :
இவனுக்கு செம்ம தில்லு
ஆமா மச்சான் தள்ளி நில்லு...
Wildly local
Male: I am a wildly local guy
Chorus: We are going to take it global
Male: My respect level is slightly high
Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral
Male: Ah, the people are saying it
Chorus: He has immense guts
Male: Yes buddy, stand back..
தாறு மாறு லோக்கலு
தாறு மாறு லோக்கலு
குழு :
வி கோன் டேக் இட் குளோபலு
என் ரெஸ்பெக்ட் கொஞ்சம் தூக்கலு
குழு :
சிரிச்சாகூட விரலு
அட சொல்லுறாங்க மக்களு
குழு :
இவனுக்கு செம்ம தில்லு
ஆமா மச்சான் தள்ளி நில்லு...
Wildly local
Male: I am a wildly local guy
Chorus: We are going to take it global
Male: My respect level is slightly high
Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral
Male: Ah, the people are saying it
Chorus: He has immense guts
Female: Yes buddy, stand back..
எமன தூக்கி தின்னும்
அளவுக்கு பொல்லாதவன்
யாருக்கும் எவனுக்கும்
எப்பவுமே அஞ்சாதவன்
பிரச்சனை எல்லாம் தாண்டி
எதிர்நீச்சல் அடிப்பவன்
சொன்னத செஞ்சிகாட்டும்
தரமான வேலைக்காரன்
He is fierce enough to capture and swallow even the God of Death
That is how tough he is
To no one and nobody
Is he ever afraid
Overcoming all problems
He swims against the tide
Doing whatever he promises
A top-class worker
எவ்வளவு அடிச்சாலும்
கீழ தள்ளி மிதிச்சாலும்
தண்ணிக்குள்ள குமிழியபோல
மேல வருபவன்
கிண்டல் கேலி பண்ணுனாலும்
வம்பு தும்பு இழுத்தாலும்
எல்லாருக்கும் பாசம் காட்டும்
அன்னை தமிழ் மகன் இவன்
No matter how much he gets hit
Or pushed down and trampled
Like an air bubble inside water
He rises back up to the top
Even if you mock or tease him
Or drag him into trouble and conflict
He shows love to everyone
He is a son of Mother Tamil
வி கால் ஹிம் லோக்கலு
மிஸ்டர் மிஸ்டர் லோக்கலு
எங்ககிட்ட வச்சிக்காத
தேவை இல்லாத சிக்கலு
We call him local
Mr. Mr. Local
Don't mess with us
Unnecessary trouble
தாறு மாறு லோக்கலு
அப்படி குத்து அப்படி குத்து
குழு :
வி கோன் டேக் இட் குளோபலு
இப்படி குத்து இப்படி குத்து
குழு :
சிரிச்சாகூட விரலு
எறங்கி குத்து எறங்கி குத்து
குழு :
இவனுக்கு செம்ம தில்லு
குத்தே குத்தே ஏய்.....
Wildly local
Female: Dance like that, dance like that
Chorus: We are going to take it global
Female: Dance like this, dance like this
Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral
Female: Get down and dance, get down and dance
Chorus: He has immense guts
Female: Dance, dance, eyyyy...
Mr. mr. local-u
Mr. Mr. Local
Chorus : Modha ninaikkadhae
Chorus: Don't even think of picking a fight
Machan ivan than mr. local-u
Buddy, he is Mr. Local
Area vandhu paaru
Come and see our neighborhood
Enga respect konjam thookkal-u
Our respect level is slightly high
Nakkalu kindalu no
No sarcasm or teasing allowed
Udaiyum undhan parkkalu
Your teeth will break
Enga kitta vechikaatha
Don't mess with us
Thevai illatha sikkalu
Unnecessary trouble
Thaaru maaru local-u
Wildly local
Female :Thaaru maaru local-u
Female: Wildly local
Chorus :We gon take it global-u
Chorus: We are going to take it global
Female :Tharamana local-u
Female: High quality local
Chorus :Siricha kuda viral-u
Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral
Female :Solluranga makkalu
Female: That is what the people say
Chorus :Ivanukku semma dhillu
Chorus: He has immense guts
Female :Aama machan thalli nillu..
Female: Yes buddy, stand back..
Dandanakka nana nakka
Dandanakka nana nakka
Dandanakka nana nakka
Dandanakka nana nakka
Dandanakka nana nakka
Dandanakka nana nakka
Dandanakka deii
Dandanakka hey
Hey heyy hey heyy durrraah
Hey heyy hey heyy durrraah
Koovathil orathil irunthaalum
Even if he lives on the banks of the Cooum
Manasula thuliyum azhukillaiyae
There isn't a drop of dirt in his heart
Pocket-il kasilla irunthaalum
Even if there is no money in his pocket
Kudukkura manasukku korai illaiyae
There is no shortage in his generous heart
Mr. local-u kaataatha nakkalu
Mr. Local, don't show attitude
Utta odanji pogum un bagulu
If hit, your ribs will shatter
Mr. local-u pannatha sikkalu
Mr. Local, don't create trouble
Collar-a thookki vittu oothu bigulu
Pop your collar and blow the whistle
Thaaru maaru local-u
Wildly local
Male :Naan thaaru maaru local-u
Male: I am a wildly local guy
Chorus :We gon take it global-u
Chorus: We are going to take it global
Male :En respect konjam thookalu
Male: My respect level is slightly high
Chorus :Siricha kuda viral-u
Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral
Male :Ada solluranga makkalu
Male: Ah, the people are saying it
Chorus :Ivanukku semma dhillu
Chorus: He has immense guts
Male :Aama machan thalli nillu..
Male: Yes buddy, stand back..
Thaaru maaru local-u
Wildly local
Male :Naan thaaru maaru local-u
Male: I am a wildly local guy
Chorus :We gon take it global-u
Chorus: We are going to take it global
Male :En respect konjam thookalu
Male: My respect level is slightly high
Chorus :Siricha kuda viral-u
Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral
Male :Ada solluranga makkalu
Male: Ah, the people are saying it
Chorus :Ivanukku semma dhillu
Chorus: He has immense guts
Female :Aama machan thalli nillu..
Female: Yes buddy, stand back..
Yemana thookki thinnum
He is fierce enough to capture and swallow even the God of Death
Alavukku polladhavan
That is how tough he is
Yaarukkum evanukkum
To no one and nobody
Eppavumae anjaadhavan
Is he ever afraid
Prachanai ellaam thaandi
Overcoming all problems
Ethir neechal adippavan
He swims against the tide
Sonnatha senjikaattum
Doing whatever he promises
Tharamaana velaikkaaran
A top-class worker
Evalavu adichaalum
No matter how much he gets hit
Keezha thalli midhichaalum
Or pushed down and trampled
Thannikkulla kumizhiya pola
Like an air bubble inside water
Mela varubavan
He rises back up to the top
Kindal geli pannunaalum
Even if you mock or tease him
Vambu thumbu izhuthaalum
Or drag him into trouble and conflict
Ellarukkum paasam kaattum
He shows love to everyone
Annai thamizh magan ivan
He is a son of Mother Tamil
We call him local-uh
We call him local
Mr. mr. local-u
Mr. Mr. Local
Enga kitta vechikaatha
Don't mess with us
Thevaillatha sikkalu
Unnecessary trouble
Thaaru maaru local-u
Wildly local
Female :Apdi kuthu apdi kuthu
Female: Dance like that, dance like that
Chorus :We gon take it global-u
Chorus: We are going to take it global
Female :Ippadi kuthu ippadi kuthu
Female: Dance like this, dance like this
Chorus :Siricha kooda viral-u
Chorus: Even if he smiles, it goes viral
Female :Erangi kuthu erangi kuthu
Female: Get down and dance, get down and dance
Chorus :Ivanukku semma dhillu
Chorus: He has immense guts
Female :Kuthae kuthae eyyyy…
Female: Dance, dance, eyyyy...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Mr. Local' is a high-energy title track celebrating the spirit, pride, and heart of a working-class hero from Chennai. Despite living in humble conditions near the Cooum river with empty pockets, the protagonist possesses high self-respect, fearlessness, and unconditional generosity toward others. The lyrics blend street slang and local pride with an ambitious global outlook, portraying a hero who never gives up regardless of how many times life knocks him down. The theme highlights how true local character is defined by integrity, courage, loyalty to Tamil culture, and an unshakeable spirit that rises above adversity like an air bubble in water.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamai (Simile)
“Thannikkulla kumizhiya pola”
Compares the protagonist's ability to bounce back from adversity to an air bubble rising through water ('Thannikkulla kumizhiya pola / Mela varubavan').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Mr. local-u kaataatha nakkalu”
Uses matching rhyming end-syllables ('nakkalu', 'bagulu', 'sikkalu', 'bigulu') to create a rhythmic kuthu beat flow.
Onomatopoeia / Rhythm syllables
“Dandanakka nana nakka”
Employs folk vocal percussion words ('Dandanakka nana nakka') to evoke traditional Chennai street dance energy.
Eriyatcchi / Contrast
“Koovathil orathil irunthaalum / Manasula thuliyum azhukillaiyae”
Contrasts living on the banks of polluted Cooum with having a completely spotless and clean heart.
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Trivia
The song was composed and written by Hiphop Tamizha (Aadhi) for the 2019 film 'Mr. Local' starring Sivakarthikeyan and Nayanthara. Hiphop Tamizha is known for pioneering Tamil hip-hop and blending urban rap with local Gaana and Kuthu aesthetics, making this track a central anthem for the protagonist's local Chennai image.
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