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Rangarattinam

From Natchathiram Nagargirathu · 2022

Lyricist
Arivu
Singers
Krsna, Gana Muthu
Music director
Tenma
Movie name
Natchathiram Nagargirathu
Movie release year
2022
Lyrics added on
26 Jun 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oh ho ho ooo shinning like a star
Rappapa pabapa ……………………
Aagasam baagaakkum manna kiliyae
Yegantha yevolo vanna kiliyae
Meenavin meenayin vandha kiliyae
Mainakkal kai korkum manja kiliyae
Theechethum theerara neela vaanamae
Chorus :Neela vaanamae
Male :Pakkathil vaaraaya pancha bhoothamae
Chorus :Pancha bhoothamae
Male :Vaa machan vaazha thaan indha vaazhkaiyae
Sogathil azha thaan neram illayae
Anubavi anubavi anubavi
Kaathodu siragadi siragadi siragadi
Koothadi marupadi marupadi marupadi
Suththi vandhu mela keezha kaatturangu
Raattinam thaan vaazhkai inbam…
Varamadi Varamadi Varamadi
Vara Vara Vara
Niramadi niramadi niramadi niramathi
Niliradi niliradi niliradi ulagamingu
Samamadi samamadi samamadi yaavumae
Oh oh oh oh shining like a star
Rappapa pabapa like a moving star
We are the brightest team shalalala shalalala
No matter where you from or who you are
Chorus :1 2 3 4
Thattumma sola thattu thakkalikki mukka dhuddu
Kottumma naalu kottu pattalathu machanukku
Puttuma seeni puttu chikki mukki chippayiki
Gethimma kannam rendum katti putta kannapoochire…
Nallima nalli nalli
Killi kottu koththamalli
Pallimma palli palli
Pallam vettum pallangoli
Venilla velli velli
Koora kotta gundumalli
Oottam ninnu putta
Dhandanakka dhanukku thaandi
Haaa..aaaaaaaa..
Oh ho ho oh oh, shining like a star
Rappappa papapa...
Oh clay parrot keeping watch over the skies,
Oh colorful parrot lost in quiet solitude,
Oh parrot that came like Meena's fish,
Oh yellow parrot holding hands with the mynahs,
Oh fiery blue sky that never ends,
Chorus: Blue sky!
Male: Won't you come near, oh five elements of nature?
Chorus: Five elements of nature!
Male: Come on, friend, this life is meant to be lived!
There's no time to sit around crying in sorrow,
Enjoy it, enjoy it, enjoy every bit!
Flap your wings right by the ear, flap and fly!
Dance your heart out again, again, and again!
Spinning round, going up and down, wild like a monkey,
Life is just a Ferris wheel of joy...
It’s a blessing, a gift, a boon!
Come, come, come along!
It's full of colors, vibrant colors and bright minds,
Shine on, shine bright, for in this world,
Everything is equal, equal, truly equal!
Oh oh oh oh, shining like a star,
Rappappa papapa, like a moving star,
We are the brightest team, sha-la-la-la sha-la-la-la,
No matter where you're from or who you are!
Chorus: 1, 2, 3, 4!
Tap the cornstalk, three coins for the toy rattle,
Beat the drum four times for our soldier brother,
Sweet sugar puttu (steamed rice cake) for the sharp young soldier,
Cheeks held tight in a game of hide-and-seek...
Marrow bone, tasty marrow bone,
Pinch and sprinkle the coriander leaves,
School time, oh little school,
Pits carved out for a game of pallanguzhi (traditional cup game),
Silver, glowing silver white moon,
Plump jasmine blossoms spilling from the roof,
The wild chase has finally come to a halt,
Dancing to the rhythm of the folk drumbeats!
Ha... aaaaah...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song is an energetic and joyful anthem celebrating life, freedom, and radical equality. Through colorful metaphors involving nature, childhood games, and folk rhymes, lyricist Arivu calls on everyone to embrace life's ups and downs. Emphasizing that life is like a rotating Ferris wheel ('Raattinam'), the lyrics encourage shedding sadness and celebrating unity regardless of one's background or identity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Raattinam thaan vaazhkai inbam…”

Life is metaphorically compared to a giant wheel ('Raattinam'), symbolizing continuous movement through highs and lows.

Emoni / Monai (Rhyme & Alliteration)

“Mainakkal kai korkum manja kiliyae”

Extensive end-rhymes (Kiliyae, Vaanamae) and middle-rhymes create a playful, rhythmic cadence typical of Tamil folk songs.

Epizeuxis (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Samamadi samamadi samamadi yaavumae”

Words like 'Anubavi', 'Varamadi', and 'Samamadi' are repeated thrice in succession to strongly emphasize enjoyment and absolute equality.

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Trivia

Composed by Tenma for Pa. Ranjith's 2022 film 'Natchathiram Nagargirathu', the soundtrack blends indie pop, Gaana rhythm, and theatrical orchestration. The lyrics reflect the film's core themes of love, inclusivity, and anti-caste egalitarianism.

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