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Lyrics & meaning

Rajinimurugan

From Rajini Murugan · 2016

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
Sivakarthikeyan
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Rajini Murugan2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kokkarakko kozhi koovaAs the rooster crows cock-a-doodle-do
Konda seval kuththu podaAnd the crested rooster dances the kuthu
Koothadikka vandhirukken muruganI have come to celebrate and dance, Murugan
Chorus :Rajini murugan…gan gan gan…Chorus :Rajini Murugan...gan gan gan...
Rajini murugan… gan gan gan…Rajini Murugan... gan gan gan...
Male
Dandanakkuraa thaalathodaWith the beat of dandanakkura
Dappankuthu aattathodaWith the energetic dappankuthu dance
Vanthunikkira unga nanban muruganHere stands your friend Murugan
Chorus :Rajini murugan…gan gan gan…Chorus :Rajini Murugan...gan gan gan...
Rajini murugan… gan gan gan…Rajini Murugan... gan gan gan...
Male
Naala enna aagumunnuAbout what will happen tomorrow
Feeling illaI have no feeling or worry
Oru rooba koodaNot even a single rupee
Pocketula saving illaIs saved in my pocket
Male
Kaala neram paathuWatching the right time and hour
Kaathu veesavillaThe wind does not blow
Karuththoda vaazhaTo live with deep philosophical thoughts
Aasapatta over thollaIf desired, it is too much trouble
Chorus
{Kavala yethum enakku{I have no worries at all
Illa pangu panguMy partner, my friend
Naan thalaiyil magudamI am a king without
Tharichidaatha kingu kingu} (2)A crown worn on my head} (2)
Male
Kokkarakko kozhi koovaAs the rooster crows cock-a-doodle-do
Konda seval kuththu podaAnd the crested rooster dances the kuthu
Koothadikka vandhirukken muruganI have come to celebrate and dance, Murugan
Chorus :Rajini murugan…gan gan gan…Chorus :Rajini Murugan...gan gan gan...
Rajini murugan… gan gan gan…Rajini Murugan... gan gan gan...
Male
Summa paathalum lollunkiraingaEven if we look normally, they say we have attitude
Paala kudichalum kallunkiraingaEven if we drink milk, they claim it is alcohol
Thilla jeyichalum luckunkiraingaEven if we win with courage, they say it is luck
Sixer adichalum dakkunkiraingaEven if we hit a sixer, they call it a duck
Chorus
Malli vaasamThe fragrance of jasmine
Enga ullathula veesumBlows inside our heart
Oru pothum nangaNever ever are we
Illa illa illa mosamBad, bad, bad people
Attakasam alavilla sema paasamEndless fun and immense affection
Pothuvaaga sonna naangaGenerally speaking, we are
Konjam vithiyaasamA little bit unique
Male
Kalangaama vaazhumLiving without worrying
Naanga thani koottamWe are a unique group
Kadan ketakka eduppomae ottamIf someone asks for loan repayment, we take off running!
Chorus :Rajini murugan…gan gan gan…Chorus :Rajini Murugan...gan gan gan...
Rajini murugan… gan gan gan…Rajini Murugan... gan gan gan...
Male
Vesam podama pesi sirippomWithout putting on pretenses, we talk and laugh
Oosi tea vangi onna kudippomBuying free tea, we drink it together
Koottu senthalae veetta marappomWhen we get together as a group, we forget home
Kumpalaa naanga tappu adippomAs a crowd, we beat the drums
Chorus
Sittu polaLike a bird
Thari kettu thara melaUnrestrained on the ground
Dhenam suththiduvomWe roam around daily
Engalukku ithaan velaThis is our only job
Chorus
Pattu selaThe girl who comes wearing
Adha katti varum girlaA fine silk saree
Oruvaakki kolla ennumTo make her mine, keeps thinking
Ennum enga moolaKeeps thinking my brain
Male
Marakkaama naangaWithout fail, we
Veedhi thorum nippomWill stand in every street
Mora maamanaaga nenjaAs the rightful maternal uncle, in her heart
Ezhuthi veppomWe will write our names
Chorus
Kokkarakko kozhi koovaAs the rooster crows cock-a-doodle-do
Konda seval kuththu podaAnd the crested rooster dances the kuthu
Koothadikka vandhirukken muruganI have come to celebrate and dance, Murugan
Rajini murugan…gan gan gan…Rajini Murugan...gan gan gan...
Rajini murugan… gan gan gan…Rajini Murugan... gan gan gan...
Chorus
Dandanakkuraa thaalathodaWith the beat of dandanakkura
Dappankuthu aattathodaWith the energetic dappankuthu dance
Vanthunikkira unga nanban muruganHere stands your friend Murugan
Rajini murugan…gan gan gan…Rajini Murugan...gan gan gan...
Rajini murugan… gan gan gan…Rajini Murugan... gan gan gan...
Chorus
{Kavala yethum enakku{I have no worries at all
Illa pangu panguMy partner, my friend
Naan thalaiyil magudamI am a king without
Tharichidaatha kingu kingu} (2)A crown worn on my head} (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The title track 'Rajini Murugan' serves as an energetic character introduction for the protagonist. Living a carefree life in his village, Murugan does not worry about the future or financial savings. He believes in living spontaneously and maintaining genuine friendships over worldly success or societal opinions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia

Kokkarakko kozhi koova

Use of 'Kokkarakko' mimicking the natural sound of a rooster crowing at dawn.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Summa paathalum lollunkirainga / Paala kudichalum kallunkirainga

Repetition of ending rhyming suffixes 'unkirainga' across consecutive lines to create a humorous rhythmic flow.

Metaphor

Naan thalaiyil magudam tharichidaatha kingu kingu

Describing oneself as an uncrowned king to symbolize high self-worth and independence despite having no wealth.

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Trivia

The track was composed by D. Imman and sung by lead actor Sivakarthikeyan along with Malgudi Subha. The energetic folk beats and colloquial lyricism by Yugabharathi made it one of the biggest chartbusters of 2016.

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