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Lyrics & meaning

Rekka Namakku

From Raatchasi · 2019

Lyricist
Sy. Gowtham Raj
Singer
Srinidhi. S
Music director
Sean Roldan
Details
Raatchasi2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Heyy eyyy heyy re re reHeyy eyyy heyy re re re
Heyy eyyy heyy re re reHeyy eyyy heyy re re re
Heyy eyyy heyy re re reHeyy eyyy heyy re re re
Heyy eyyy heyy re re reHeyy eyyy heyy re re re
Female
Rekka namakkuWings for us
Hey molachiruchuHey, have sprouted!
Parappom vaaCome, let us fly
Onna ippo saenthuTogether now!
Female
Putham pudhusaBrand new
Ippo poranthirukomWe are born now
Kondaadu…uu…Celebrate!
Kuthaattam poduDance wildly!
Female
Ulagam unakkagaThe world is here for you
Irukkae unna vechi kondaadaTo celebrate you
Thirama irunthaalaeIf you have talent
Oorae unna suththum vandaagaThe whole town will swarm around you like bees
Onna saenthu paranthu pogaTo fly together!
Female
Rekka namakkuWings for us
Hey molachiruchuHey, have sprouted!
Parappom vaaCome, let us fly
Onna ippo saenthuTogether now!
Female
Putham pudhusaBrand new
Ippo poranthirukomWe are born now
Kondaadu…uu…Celebrate!
Kuthaattam podu ho ho ho ho hoooDance wildly ho ho ho ho hooo
Female
Aattam poottukalaamLet us dance
Paattum paadikalaamLet us sing songs
Odi thaavi kudhichidalaamLet us run, leap, and jump
Kootta sernthukalaamLet us gather as a group
Pootti poottukalaamLet us lock arms and bond
Monanja thuninja aalaagalaamLet us become brave and sharp individuals
Female
Udalaala pala velaThrough physical effort, many tasks
Ada irukkae namma jeyikkaAre there for us to win!
Athu enaanu therinjuBy realizing what that is,
Kandadhum thurakkum ulagamThe world will open up as soon as you discover it
Female
Ovvoru manashanumEvery single human being
ThanithaanIs unique on their own
Ullukulla iruppathu idhuthaanuThis is what lies within
Kanda thurakkum ulagam thannalaeOnce discovered, the world opens up automatically
Female
Ulagam unakkagaThe world is here for you
Irukkae unna vechi kondaadaTo celebrate you
Thirama irunthaalaeIf you have talent
Oorae unna suththum vandaagaThe whole town will swarm around you like bees
Onna saenthu paranthu pogaTo fly together!
Chorus
Heyy eyyy heyy re re reHeyy eyyy heyy re re re
Heyy eyyy heyy re re reHeyy eyyy heyy re re re
Heyy eyyy heyyHeyy eyyy heyy
Female
Kelvi kettukittaIf you ask questions
Badhila thedikittaAnd seek the answers yourself
Guruva unakkae nee aagalaamYou can become your own guru
Ezhuthil yerikittaIf you climb through writing
Isaiyil therikittaIf you burst forth through music
Urava unaiyae nee theettalaamYou can refine yourself as a companion
Female
Edhaiyum pudhusu polaDoing everything like it's brand new
Ada adhaiyum dhinusu polaAh, doing it with unique style
Adha senjaalae paadha thurakkumIf you do that, a path will open up
MunnaalaIn front of you
Female
Ovvoru manashanumEvery single human being
ThanithaanIs unique on their own
Ullukulla iruppathu idhuthaanuThis is what lies within
Kanda thurakkum ulagam thannalaeOnce discovered, the world opens up automatically
Female
Ulagam unakkagaThe world is here for you
Irukkae unna vechi kondaadaTo celebrate you
Thirama irunthaalaeIf you have talent
Oorae unna suththum vandaagaThe whole town will swarm around you like bees
Onna saenthu paranthu pogaTo fly together!
Female
Rekka namakkuWings for us
Hey molachiruchuHey, have sprouted!
Parappom vaaCome, let us fly
Onna ippo saenthuTogether now!
Female
Putham pudhusaBrand new
Ippo poranthirukomWe are born now
Kondaadu…uu…Celebrate!
Kuthaattam podu ho ho ho ho hoooDance wildly ho ho ho ho hooo
Female
Ada rekka namakku molachiruchuAh, wings have sprouted for us!
Ada rekka namakku molachiruchuu…uu..Ah, wings have sprouted for us!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song from 'Raatchasi' serves as a vibrant anthem of self-empowerment, joy, and individual potential, particularly aimed at young students. Metaphorically declaring that 'wings have sprouted,' the lyrics encourage people to break free from limitations, celebrate their uniqueness, and fly high together. It stresses the importance of self-discovery, critical thinking, and finding inner strength rather than depending on external gurus.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor (உவமை / உருவகம்)

Rekka namakku / Hey molachiruchu

Comparing growing confidence and freedom to sprouting wings ('Rekka namakku molachiruchu').

Simile (உவமை)

Oorae unna suththum vandaaga

Comparing people gathering around talent to bees swarming around flowers ('vandaaga').

Edhugai (Ethukai / Rhyme in Second Letter)

Aattam poottukalaam / Paattum paadikalaam

Matching second consonants across lines ('Aattam' and 'Paattum').

Anaaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

Heyy eyyy heyy re re re

Repetition of chorus lines to emphasize collective joy and soaring spirit.

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Trivia

The film 'Raatchasi' (2019) features Jyothika as a courageous school principal transforming a poorly run government school. The soundtrack was composed by Sean Roldan, known for his folk and soulful acoustic compositions.

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