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Lyrics & meaning

Sachin Sachin

From Sachin A Billion Dreams · 2018

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Sid Sriram, Poorvi Koutish, Nikhita Gandhi
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Sachin A Billion Dreams2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Male
Neela neruppaeOh blue flame!
Neela neruppaeOh blue flame!
Kaalam unakkenaTime is set for you,
Purapada daaSet forth!
Kanavin ellai kadaka vendumYou must cross the boundaries of dreams,
Thookam erithae purapada daaBurn your sleep and set forth!
Male
Manam podhum endraYour mind saying 'enough',
Oru sollaithat single word,
Oru naalum yetru kondathillaihas never been accepted by you.
Bayam enna endru kandathillaiYou have never known what fear is.
Kaatrengum un peyaraeEverywhere in the wind, your name
Ethir olikkuthuechoes.
Male
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin…Sachin.. sachin...
Male
Veesum kaatrumEven the blowing wind
Paathai maatrumchanges its path;
Undhan vegam ragasiyamois your speed a secret?
Ethiri kootam unakku mattumEven the opposing crowd
Kaigal thattum athisayamoclaps for you, what a miracle!
Male
Unnai pola yaarum ingu illaiThere is no one like you here,
Ini thondra povathum illainor will anyone like you ever be born.
Nee indha mannin chella pillaiYou are the beloved child of this soil.
Kaatrengum un peyaraeEverywhere in the wind, your name
Ethir olikkuthuechoes.
Male
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Male
I was born with the gameI was born with the game
You weren’t born with the sameYou weren't born with the same
I do this for my peopleI do this for my people
I don’t do this for the fameI don't do this for the fame
Male
I was born with the gameI was born with the game
You weren’t born with the sameYou weren't born with the same
I do this for my peopleI do this for my people
I don’t do this for the fameI don't do this for the fame
Male
You keep chanceYou keep chance
Keep the changeKeep the change
Just give me my reignJust give me my reign
And leave me my laneAnd leave me my lane
And just remember my nameAnd just remember my name
Male
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Female
Aa..aaa….aa…aaa…aa…aa..(Vocalizations)
Aa..aaa….aa…aaa…aa…aa..(Vocalizations)
Haa…aa..haa…aa…aaa…aaa…(Vocalizations)
Haa…aa..haa…aa…aaa…aaa…(Vocalizations)
Hmmm…mmm…(Vocalizations)
Male
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Chorus
{Neeyae neeyae{You alone, you alone,
Engum paechaaiare the talk everywhere;
Neeyae neeyaeyou alone, you alone,
Engal moochaai} (2)are our breath} (x2)
Male
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Male
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..
Sachin.. sachin..Sachin.. sachin..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This anthem from the docu-feature 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' is a roaring tribute to legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. The song metaphorically compares Sachin to an intense 'blue flame' whose relentless passion and work ethic redefined limits, burning away sleep to chase unparalleled greatness. It highlights his courage, humility, and the universal respect he commanded, to the point where even rival teams and fans applauded his genius.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Neela neruppae

Comparing Sachin's burning passion and cool composure under pressure to a blue flame ('Neela neruppae').

Hyperbole

Veesum kaatrum paathai maatrum

Exaggerating Sachin's speed by stating that even the blowing wind alters its path out of awe.

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Unnai pola yaarum ingu illai / Nee indha mannin chella pillai

Rhyming of the second consonants in Tamil poetry (e.g., 'pola' and 'mannin' maintaining cadence across adjacent lines).

Rhyme Scheme (English Rap)

Just give me my reign / And leave me my lane / And just remember my name

End rhymes in English verses such as game/same/fame and reign/lane/name.

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Trivia

Composed by A. R. Rahman for the biographical docu-drama 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' (2017), the iconic chant 'Sachin.. Sachin..' incorporated into the track was directly sampled from real stadium recordings during Sachin Tendulkar's matches, capturing the genuine euphoria of Indian cricket crowds.

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