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Lyrics & meaning

Nana Buluku

From Pichaikkaran 2 · 2020

Lyricist
Arun Bharathi
Singer
Kharesma Ravichandran
Music director
Vijay Antony
Details
Pichaikkaran 22020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Nethu night kanavuleLast night in my dream
Kadavuloda madiyileIn the lap of God
Pei onnuA ghost
Paduthurukkuthu paathuWas seen lying down
Female
Naya mithicha mithiyileBecause it got stepped on like a dog
Iduppu yelumbu nimirulaIts hip bone could not straighten up
Haiyo pavam nanOh poor thing, I
Marunthu kudukka poneWent to give it medicine
Female
Antha pey became bestieThat ghost became my bestie
Athu odambu konjam bustyIts body is a little busty
Ippo sorgalogam safetyNow heaven is safe
Va nadakkuthu or partyCome, a party is happening
Female
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Female
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Female
Nethu night kanavuleLast night in my dream
Kadavuloda madiyileIn the lap of God
Pei onnuA ghost
Paduthurukkuthu paathuWas seen lying down
Female
Santhoshama vazhaTo live happily
Sirichu vazhumbothuWhile living with laughter
Nadukku thikke paruLook, sudden fear strikes
Chorus
God is loveGod is love
God is loveGod is love
Female
Pey kooda godduEven a ghost is like God
Manushana pakkumbothuWhen compared to looking at humans
Sevathala nee muttuGo bang your head against the wall
Chorus
God is loveGod is love
God is loveGod is love
Female
Naan paatha kadavulThe God that I saw
Naana bulukuIs Nana Buluku
…………………….....
Avangaluku koyilum irukkuThere is a temple for them too
Female
Avangaloda enakuWith them, for me
Eppo meeting irukkuWhen is the meeting scheduled?
God in my lifeGod in my life
Nana buluku nana bulukuNana Buluku, Nana Buluku
Female
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Female
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Female
Nethu night kanavuleLast night in my dream
Kadavuloda madiyileIn the lap of God
Pei onnuA ghost
Paduthurukkuthu paathuWas seen lying down
Shaba laba labaaaShaba laba labaaa (vocalisation)
Female
Hey kaasu illatha lifeuHey, try living a life without money
Konjam nalu vazhnthu paruTry living it for a few days
Odi poyidum wifeuYour wife will run away
Chorus
God is loveGod is love
God is loveGod is love
Female
Sothu sogam pathuSeeing people who build relationships based on wealth and comfort
Pazhagum naya pathuLooking at those greedy dogs
Moonjiliye kuththuPunch them right in the face
Chorus
God is loveGod is love
God is loveGod is love
Female
Naan paatha kadavulThe God that I saw
Naana bulukuIs Nana Buluku
Avarukku namma oorlaHe even has a desire
Koyil katta aasaiyum irukkuTo build a temple in our town
Female
Avari kooda enakkuWith him, I have
Chinna dealing irukkuA small deal going on
God in my lifeGod in my life
Nana buluku nana bulukuNana Buluku, Nana Buluku
Female
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Female
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Dumukki dumukki dumukki chalDumukki dumukki dumukki chal (rhythmic beat refrain)
Chatakku matakku latakku chalChatakku matakku latakku chal (rhythmic beat refrain)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This quirky and satirical track from Pichaikkaran 2 takes a surreal look at human nature, society, and spirituality. The protagonist narrates a bizarre dream where he sees a ghost lying on God's lap. Comparing the supernatural ghost to human beings, he asserts that even ghosts are far more innocent and divine than deceitful humans who chase material wealth, power, and opportunistic relationships.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia

Dumukki dumukki dumukki chal

Use of folk beat vocalizations like 'Dumukki dumukki' and 'Chatakku matakku' to mimic percussive sounds.

Rhyme (Emona / Ethirai)

Hey kaasu illatha lifeu / Odi poyidum wifeu

End rhymes such as 'lifeu' and 'wifeu' add a playful, urban Tanglish rhythm to the lyric.

Irony / Satire

Pey kooda goddu / Manushana pakkumbothu

Elevating a ghost to godliness while condemning humans as treacherous.

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Trivia

The name 'Nana Buluku' referenced in the song refers to a West African West African Fon/Ewe creator deity, reflecting Vijay Antony's tendency to incorporate unique global motifs and quirky spiritual concepts into his high-energy film music.

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