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Lyrics & meaning

Raasi Nalla Raasi

From Mudhal Udhayam · 1995

Lyricist
Piraisoodan
Singer
Arjun Sarja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Mudhal Udhayam1995

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Male
Rasi nalla rasi oorum pesumGood luck, a fine luck, the whole town talks about it
Ennoda rasi ellaamae easyWith my luck, everything comes easy
Thottaalum pattaalum ponnaagum paaruLook, whatever I touch or come into contact with turns to gold
Male
Kalyaanamaa katcheriyaaIs it a wedding or a music concert?
Aattam podu nee paattu paaduDance along and sing a song
Ada illennaa irukku dappaankuththuHey, if not, there is always the energetic dappaankuththu folk beat!
Male
Hoi…….hoi….Hoi... hoi...
Rasi nalla rasi oorum pesumGood luck, a fine luck, the whole town talks about it
Ennoda rasi ellaamae easyWith my luck, everything comes easy
Thottaalum pattaalum ponnaagum paaruLook, whatever I touch or come into contact with turns to gold
Male
Kalyaanamaa katcheriyaaIs it a wedding or a music concert?
Aattam podu nee paattu paaduDance along and sing a song
Ada illennaa irukku dappaankuththuHey, if not, there is always the energetic dappaankuththu folk beat!
Chorus
Laal laalaa laal laala laal laalaaLaal laalaa laal laala laal laalaa
Thagathimi thaam thagathimi thaam thagathimi thaamThagathimi thaam thagathimi thaam thagathimi thaam
Thagathimi thaam thagathimi thaam thagathimiThagathimi thaam thagathimi thaam thagathimi
Male
Kalyaani revathi mogini seedhaa araeraeKalyani, Revathi, Mohini, Seetha... oh my!
Sridevi gowthami roobini radhaaSridevi, Gowthami, Roopini, Radha
Ennoda paattulae sokkithaanaeMesmerized by my song,
Aamaa ellorum aanaanga super star-aa….Yes, didn't everyone turn into superstars!
Male
Intha pappa module oldThis old-style pop melody,
Paarththaa role-du gold-uLook at it, it shines like rolled gold!
Minukkuthae jolikkuthaeIt gleams, it sparkles
Manasu kedanthu thavikkuthaeThe heart lies yearning and restless
Chorus
Minukkuthae jolikkuthaeIt gleams, it sparkles
Manasu kedanthu thavikkuthaeThe heart lies yearning and restless
Male
Rasi nalla rasi oorum pesumGood luck, a fine luck, the whole town talks about it
Ennoda rasi ellaamae easyWith my luck, everything comes easy
Thottaalum pattaalum ponnaagum paaruLook, whatever I touch or come into contact with turns to gold
Male
Kalyaanamaa katcheriyaaIs it a wedding or a music concert?
Aattam podu nee paattu paaduDance along and sing a song
Ada illennaa irukku dappaankuththuHey, if not, there is always the energetic dappaankuththu folk beat!
Chorus
……………...
Male
Michael-u jackson nammaalaiyyaaMichael Jackson is our guy, dear brother!
Adha mylapore maami sonnaalaiyyaaEven the Mylapore maami declared so!
Themmaangu paattula panthaaduvaenI will play around with classic folk tunes,
Naan thillaanaa potta vanthaaduvaenIf a thillana is played, I will step up and dance!
Male
Vaada thambi vaada soda vaangi thaadaaCome brother, come, buy me a soda!
Nenachchathu nadakkuthu kanavu nanavu palikkuthuWhatever was wished for happens, dreams turn into reality!
Nenachchathu nadakkuthu kanavu nanavu palikkuthuWhatever was wished for happens, dreams turn into reality!
Male
Rasi nalla rasi oorum pesumGood luck, a fine luck, the whole town talks about it
Ennoda rasi ellaamae easyWith my luck, everything comes easy
Thottaalum pattaalum ponnaagum paaruLook, whatever I touch or come into contact with turns to gold
Male
Kalyaanamaa katcheriyaaIs it a wedding or a music concert?
Aattam podu nee paattu paaduDance along and sing a song
Illennaa irukku dappaankuththuIf not, there is always the energetic dappaankuththu folk beat!
Male and Chorus :Male and Chorus :
Illennaa irukku dappaankuththuIf not, there is always the energetic dappaankuththu folk beat!
Illennaa irukku dappaankuththuIf not, there is always the energetic dappaankuththu folk beat!
Male :Haei haei haeiMale : Hey hey hey!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Rasi Nalla Rasi' is a high-energy dance track from the 1995 film 'Mudhal Udhayam', sung by actor Arjun Sarja himself. The lyrics celebrate the protagonist's unshakeable optimism, boundless charm, and incredible fortune, boasting that everything he touches turns to gold. The song playfully juxtaposes classical Indian art forms and famous heroines with global pop icons like Michael Jackson and local Chennai street culture ('dappaankuththu' and 'Mylapore maami'). It serves as a upbeat anthem calling everyone to shed their worries, enjoy the beat, and dance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole / Metaphor

Thottaalum pattaalum ponnaagum paaru

Claims that everything the singer touches or interacts with turns to gold, emphasizing his incredible luck.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Minukkuthae jolikkuthae / Manasu kedanthu thavikkuthae

Rhyming line endings ('jolikkuthae' and 'thavikkuthae') creating a rhythmic, musical cadence.

Allusion / Humorous Juxtaposition

Michael-u jackson nammaalaiyyaa / Adha mylapore maami sonnaalaiyyaa

References Western pop icon Michael Jackson alongside a traditional Mylapore auntie ('maami') for comic effect.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Nenachchathu nadakkuthu kanavu nanavu palikkuthu

Repetition of the 'Ne' sound at the beginning of words ('Nenachchathu', 'nadakkuthu', 'nanavu').

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Trivia

This track features 'Action King' Arjun Sarja singing for his own hero role, demonstrating his vocal versatility. The musical duo Shankar-Ganesh crafted a fast-paced blend of Western pop and Tamil street 'dappaankuththu' percussion for this festive track.

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