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Lyrics & meaning

Nikki Nikki

From Neruppu Nila · 1988

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Lalitha Sagari
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Neruppu Nila1988

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
……………..
Female
{Haei nikki nikki{Hey Nikki Nikki
Female :HaangFemale: Yeah
Female :Rikki rikkiFemale: Rikki Rikki
Female :HaangFemale: Yeah
Female :Luck varum neraththulaFemale: When luck strikes you,
Makku pola irunthu vidaathe…..Do not act like a fool...
Chorus :LaalaaChorus: Laalaa
Female :Thuttu unnai thedi varumFemale: Money will come searching for you,
Kitta varum inbanal vidaathaeDo not let go of the joyful days that come near!
Chorus :LaalaaChorus: Laalaa
Female :Santhosahm ullaasamFemale: Happiness and joy!
Chorus :LaalaaChorus: Laalaa
Female :Haang santhosahm ullaasamFemale: Yeah, happiness and joy!
Chorus :Laalaa} (2)Chorus: Laalaa} (2)
Chorus
……………….
Female
Ennampol vannangalColors as bright as our thoughts,
Ellaamae minnalgalEverything is like flashes of lightning,
Vaanavil…..kaigalil vanthathaeThe rainbow has come right into our hands...
Thangangak varangalGolden boons,
Engengum oli veesumShining light everywhere,
Ponguthae…..kadalaai idhayamae….The heart overflows like an ocean...
Female
Ullangal ondraanaalWhen hearts become one,
Ulagam vasamaagumThe world will come under our control,
Allungal kuraiyaamalWithout any diminish in embrace,
Inbam uruvaagumJoy will be created!
Female
Haei nikki nikkiHey Nikki Nikki
Female :HaangFemale: Yeah
Female :Rikki rikkiFemale: Rikki Rikki
Female :HaangFemale: Yeah
Female :Luck varum neraththulaFemale: When luck strikes you,
Makku pola irunthu vidaathe…..Do not act like a fool...
Chorus :LaalaaChorus: Laalaa
Female :Thuttu unnai thedi varumFemale: Money will come searching for you,
Kitta varum inbanal vidaathaeDo not let go of the joyful days that come near!
Chorus :LaalaaChorus: Laalaa
Female :Santhosahm ullaasamFemale: Happiness and joy!
Chorus :LaalaaChorus: Laalaa
Female :Haang santhosahm ullaasamFemale: Yeah, happiness and joy!
Chorus :LaalaaChorus: Laalaa
Chorus
……………….
Female
Panaththaalae veedu kattiBuilding a house with wealth,
Meththaiyilae vilaiyaadiPlaying upon comfortable mattresses,
Vaazhalaam ulagai aalalaam hoiWe can live and rule the world, hoi!
Panamazhiyil nanainthidalaamWe can get drenched in a rain of money,
Pala sugangal adainthidalaamWe can attain many pleasures,
Aadalaam manam pol aadalaamWe can dance to our heart's content!
Female
Sorkkamthaan inimaelaeHeaven itself from now on,
Kaikkul adangidumaeWill fit right in our hands,
Sonthangal panthangalRelatives and relationships,
Thaanae vanthidumaeWill arrive on their own!
Female
Haei nikki nikkiHey Nikki Nikki
Female :HaangFemale: Yeah
Female :Rikki rikkiFemale: Rikki Rikki
Female :HaangFemale: Yeah
Female :Luck varum neraththulaFemale: When luck strikes you,
Makku pola irunthu vidaathe…..Do not act like a fool...
Chorus :LaalaaChorus: Laalaa
Female :Thuttu unnai thedi varumFemale: Money will come searching for you,
Kitta varum inbanal vidaathaeDo not let go of the joyful days that come near!
Chorus :LaalaaChorus: Laalaa
Female :Santhosahm ullaasamFemale: Happiness and joy!
Chorus :LaalaaChorus: Laalaa
Female :Haang santhosahm ullaasamFemale: Yeah, happiness and joy!
Chorus :LaalaaChorus: Laalaa
Chorus
Laalaa laa laalaa laaLaalaa laa laalaa laa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat, energetic song celebrates good fortune, joy, and the pursuit of prosperity. The speaker advises the listener to seize opportunities when good luck and wealth come knocking, rather than acting foolishly or being passive. It radiates optimism, describing life filled with vibrant colors like a rainbow within reach and hearts overflowing with happiness like the sea.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uwamai Ani (Simile)

Makku pola irunthu vidaathe…..

Uses 'pola' (like) to compare being inactive/foolish to a simpleton during fortunate times.

Uwamai Ani (Simile)

Ponguthae…..kadalaai idhayamae….

Compares the joy-filled heart overflowing to a surging ocean ('kadalaai').

Metaphor

Panamazhiyil nanainthidalaam

Metaphorically describes abundant wealth as getting soaked in a 'rain of money' (Panamazhi).

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Ullangal ondraanaal / Ulagam vasamaagum

The second consonant sound 'll' and 'l' creates a rhythmic harmony between lines.

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Trivia

Written by the iconic lyricist Vaali for the 1988 film 'Neruppu Nila', this track captures the trendy late-1980s Tamil pop-dance aesthetic with modern colloquial Tamil ('thuttu', 'makku', 'luck') mixed into poetic imagery.

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