Semma Weightu
From Kaala · 2018
- Lyricist
- Arunraja Kamaraj
- Singers
- Harihara Sudhan, Santhosh Narayanan
- Music director
- Santhosh Narayanan
- Details
- Kaala2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Semma weighttu | Super heavy / Extremely powerful |
| Semma weighttu | Super heavy / Extremely powerful |
| Male | |
| Adanga maruppavan | The one who refuses to bow down |
| Velicham koduppavan | The one who gives light |
| Kavala kalaikkiravan | The one who dispels worries |
| Yaarunnudhan kaattu | Show them who you really are |
| Male | |
| Manasa thodavilla | Didn't touch the heart |
| Manushan vidavilla | Didn't let go of humanity |
| Karuppa poosikittu | Smeared in black colour |
| Vanthavaru greattu | The one who came is truly great |
| Male | |
| Engal karuppar nagarathin | Of our Black town / city |
| Karuppu vairam | The Black Diamond |
| Karun chiruthai | The Black Panther |
| Intha ooru kaaval veeran | The guardian warrior of this town |
| Machadunna veedu thirumba maata | If hit on the back, you won't return home |
| Enga chawlula pottu thaakku | Attack hard in our chawl |
| Yaaru vandhalum namma vazhiyila | Whoever comes in our path |
| Be careful | Be careful |
| Male | |
| Ithudhan dhaaravi | This is Dharavi |
| Paaru paaru | Look, look |
| Yaaru yaaru | Who is it, who is it? |
| Vandhutta un munnadi | He has arrived right in front of you |
| Yehei…mavanae nee gaali | Hey son, you are finished! |
| Kaala saet inimae namma pinnadi | Kaala Seth is behind us from now on |
| So sidhara vidalaam | So we can shatter them |
| Kadhara vidalaam | We can make them scream |
| Siraga virithu parakka vidalaam | We can spread our wings and fly |
| Thadukka vandhalum | Even if they come to block us |
| Thadaiyillaamal azhithu vidalaam | We can destroy them without hindrance |
| Male | |
| Semma weightu | Super heavy / Super powerful |
| Namma kaala saettu | Our Kaala Seth |
| Heyyy | Heyyy |
| Semma weightu | Super heavy / Super powerful |
| Namma kaala saettu | Our Kaala Seth |
| Male | |
| Cross road T junction | Crossroads, T-junction |
| 60 feettu 90 Feetu koliwada | 60 Feet road, 90 Feet road, Koliwada |
| Kumbharwada romba romba billa da | Kumbharwada is super bossy / iconic, man |
| Ottumotha areavum | The entire area |
| Kaalavoda qila da | Is Kaala's fort, man |
| Male | |
| Semma weightu | Super heavy |
| Semma weightu | Super heavy |
| Male | |
| Kovil mani athanaiyum | All the temple bells |
| Othumaiya olikkum | Will chime in unity |
| Sondha pandham polathan | Just like kith and kin |
| Onna naanga iruppom | We will all stay together |
| Eppadiyum enga kodi | In any case, our flag |
| Uchathula parakkum | Will fly high at the peak |
| Male | |
| Vanakkam namaashkaar | Greetings, Namaskar |
| Salam alaikkum | Salam Alaikum |
| Eppavum namma kootam | Our crowd always |
| United ah irukkum | Will remain united |
| Slum ah pathi un ennatha | About the slum, your opinion |
| Konjam maathikko ulla vandhu | Change it a bit; come inside |
| Enga life style-ah nee paathukko | And see our lifestyle |
| Jopada veedanalum shokka naanga iruppom | Even if it's a slum hut, we live stylishly |
| Kaaluku keezha keechadnaalum | Even if there is mud under our feet |
| Nenja nimithi nadappom | We walk holding our chest high with pride |
| Thol koduppom thukkatthilum sirippom | We give a shoulder and smile even in sorrow |
| Yeri pesi paaru thonga vittu | Try raising your voice at us, we will hang you |
| Thola urippom | And skin you alive |
| Male | |
| Kaiya katti vaaya pothi | Standing with hands tied and mouth shut |
| Ninna kaalam pochu | Those days are gone |
| Etti vandhu ninnathellaam | Anyone who stepped forward to challenge us |
| Vaanathila yethiyachu | Has been launched up into the sky |
| Dharaavi enga area | Dharavi is our area |
| Inga kaala saet thaan | Here, Kaala Seth rules |
| Avaru munna vera yaaru… | Who else could stand before him? |
| Male | |
| Inga kaala saet thaan | Here, Kaala Seth rules |
| Avaru munna vera yaaru… | Who else could stand before him? |
| Hey | Hey |
| Male | |
| Semma weightu | Super heavy |
| Namma kaala saettu | Our Kaala Seth |
| Heyyy hey hey hey hey | Heyyy hey hey hey hey |
| Semma weightu | Super heavy |
| Namma kaala saettu | Our Kaala Seth |
| Male | |
| Yaa haa | Yaa haa |
| Romba kadharnaak maatha kaala saet | Very dangerous, our head Kaala Seth |
| Ise bajke jab there | Beware of him if your |
| Irathe naa ho naek | Intentions are not good |
| Maathatek thyaache | Bow your head before him |
| Sange maaje maappu | Ask for forgiveness with folded hands |
| Street ulla sathur | If you act clever on the streets |
| Thethil thulaa aappu | He will teach you a harsh lesson right there |
| Male | |
| Nagaru nerisal | In the crowded city congestion |
| Penanju kedappom | We stay closely intertwined |
| Thagara ottil | Under tin-roofed houses |
| Thaakku pidippom | We endure and survive |
| Uyaram therinju | Knowing our limits / standing tall |
| Usura koduppom | We will lay down our lives |
| Ulukka nenacha | If anyone tries to shake us |
| Veratti adippom | We will chase and beat them |
| Male | |
| Semma weightu | Super heavy |
| Semma weightu | Super heavy |
| Semma weightu | Super heavy |
| Namma kaala saettu | Our Kaala Seth |
| Male | |
| Onnaavae vaazhurathu | Living together in unity |
| Eppavumae mukkiyamdhan | Is always most important |
| Nammoda makkalukku | For our people |
| Othumaiya kaththirundha | If we remain united and patient |
| Kalaikka nenacha kalaiya maatom | If they try to disband us, we won't disperse |
| Azhikka nenacha nenappa azhippom | If they try to destroy us, we will destroy their thoughts |
| Male | |
| Semma weightu | Super heavy |
| Namma kaala saettu | Our Kaala Seth |
| Heyy hey hey hey | Heyy hey hey hey |
| Inga kaala saet dhaan | Here, Kaala Seth rules |
| Avaru munna vera yaar? | Who else before him? |
| Hey hey hey hey hey | Hey hey hey hey hey |
| Semma weightu | Super heavy |
| Namma kaala saettu | Our Kaala Seth |
| Male | |
| :Kaala kaala kaala | Kaala kaala kaala |
| Kaala…namma kaala saet | Kaala... our Kaala Seth |
| Kaala kaala kaala | Kaala kaala kaala |
| Kaala…namma kaala saet | Kaala... our Kaala Seth |
| Kaala kaala kaala | Kaala kaala kaala |
| Kaala…namma kaala saet | Kaala... our Kaala Seth |
| Male | |
| :Kaala kaala kaala | Kaala kaala kaala |
| Kaala…namma kaala saet | Kaala... our Kaala Seth |
| Kaala kaala kaala | Kaala kaala kaala |
| Kaala…namma kaala saet | Kaala... our Kaala Seth |
| Male | |
| Kaala saet | Kaala Seth |
| Namma kaala saet | Our Kaala Seth |
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
Super heavy / Extremely powerful
Super heavy / Extremely powerful
அடங்க மறுப்பவன்
வெளிச்சம் கொடுப்பவன்
கவலை கலைக்கிறவன்
யாருன்னுதான் காட்டு
The one who refuses to bow down
The one who gives light
The one who dispels worries
Show them who you really are
மனச தொடவில்ல
மனுஷன் விடவில்ல
கருப்ப பூசிக்கிட்டு
வந்தவரு கிரேட்டு
Didn't touch the heart
Didn't let go of humanity
Smeared in black colour
The one who came is truly great
ஆண்
: எங்கள் கறுப்பர்
நகரத்தின் கருப்பு வைரம்
கருன் சிறுத்தை இந்த ஊரு
காவல் வீரன் மச்சாடுன்னா
வீடு திரும்பமாட்ட எங்க
சாலுள போட்டு தாக்கு
யாரு வந்தாலும் நம்ம
வழியில பி கேர்புல்
Of our Black town / city
The Black Diamond
The Black Panther
The guardian warrior of this town
If hit on the back, you won't return home
Attack hard in our chawl
Whoever comes in our path
Be careful
இதுதான் தாராவி
பாரு பாரு யாரு யாரு
வந்துட்டா உன் முன்னாடி
ஏஹேய் மவனே நீ காலி
காலா சேட் இனிமே நம்ம
பின்னாடி சோ சிதற விடலாம்
கதற விடலாம் சிறக விரித்து
பறக்க விடலாம் தடுக்க
வந்தாலும் தடையில்லாமல்
அழித்து விடலாம்
This is Dharavi
Look, look
Who is it, who is it?
He has arrived right in front of you
Hey son, you are finished!
Kaala Seth is behind us from now on
So we can shatter them
We can make them scream
We can spread our wings and fly
Even if they come to block us
We can destroy them without hindrance
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
நம்ம காலா சேட்டு
ஹே செம்ம வெயிட்டு
நம்ம காலா சேட்டு
Super heavy / Super powerful
Our Kaala Seth
Heyyy
Super heavy / Super powerful
Our Kaala Seth
கிராஸ் ரோடு
டி ஜங்ஷன் 60 பீட்டு
90 பீட்டு கோலிவாடா
கும்பர்வாடா ரொம்ப
ரொம்ப பில்லாடா
ஒட்டுமொத்த ஏரியாவும்
காலாவோட கீழ டா
Crossroads, T-junction
60 Feet road, 90 Feet road, Koliwada
Kumbharwada is super bossy / iconic, man
The entire area
Is Kaala's fort, man
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
Super heavy
Super heavy
கோவில் மணி
அத்தனையும் ஒத்துமையா
ஒலிக்கும் சொந்த பந்தம்
போல தான் ஒன்னா
நாங்க இருப்போம்
எப்படியும் எங்க கொடி
உச்சத்துல பறக்கும்
All the temple bells
Will chime in unity
Just like kith and kin
We will all stay together
In any case, our flag
Will fly high at the peak
வணக்கம் நமஸ்கார்
சலாம் அலைக்கும் எப்பவும்
நம்ம கூட்டம் யூனிட்டடா
இருக்கும் ஸ்லம்ம பத்தி
உன் எண்ணத்த கொஞ்சம்
மாத்திக்கோ உள்ள வந்து
எங்க லைப் ஸ்டைல நீ
பாத்துக்கோ ஜோபடா
வீடானாலும் ஷோக்கா
நாங்க இருப்போம்
காலுக்கு கீழ கீச்சனாலும்
நெஞ்ச நிமித்தி நடப்போம்
தோள் கொடுப்போம்
துக்கத்திலும் சிரிப்போம்
ஏறி பேசி பாரு தொங்க
விட்டு தோள உரிப்போம்
Greetings, Namaskar
Salam Alaikum
Our crowd always
Will remain united
About the slum, your opinion
Change it a bit; come inside
And see our lifestyle
Even if it's a slum hut, we live stylishly
Even if there is mud under our feet
We walk holding our chest high with pride
We give a shoulder and smile even in sorrow
Try raising your voice at us, we will hang you
And skin you alive
கைய கட்டி
வாய பொத்தி நின்ன
காலம் போச்சு எட்டி
வந்து நின்னதெல்லாம்
வானத்தில ஏத்தியாச்சு
தாராவி எங்க ஏரியா
இங்க காலா சேட் தான்
அவரு முன்ன வேற
யாரு
Standing with hands tied and mouth shut
Those days are gone
Anyone who stepped forward to challenge us
Has been launched up into the sky
Dharavi is our area
Here, Kaala Seth rules
Who else could stand before him?
இங்க காலா
சேட் தான் அவரு
முன்ன வேற யாரு
ஹே
Here, Kaala Seth rules
Who else could stand before him?
Hey
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
நம்ம காலா சேட்டு ஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
நம்ம காலா சேட்டு
Super heavy
Our Kaala Seth
Heyyy hey hey hey hey
Super heavy
Our Kaala Seth
யா ஹா
...............................
Yaa haa
Very dangerous, our head Kaala Seth
Beware of him if your
Intentions are not good
Bow your head before him
Ask for forgiveness with folded hands
If you act clever on the streets
He will teach you a harsh lesson right there
நகரு நெரிசல்
பிணைஞ்சு கிடப்போம்
தகர ஓட்டில் தாக்கு
பிடிப்போம் உயரம்
தெரிஞ்சு உசுர கொடுப்போம்
உலுக்க நெனச்சா
விரட்டி அடிப்போம்
In the crowded city congestion
We stay closely intertwined
Under tin-roofed houses
We endure and survive
Knowing our limits / standing tall
We will lay down our lives
If anyone tries to shake us
We will chase and beat them
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
நம்ம காலா சேட்டு
Super heavy
Super heavy
Super heavy
Our Kaala Seth
ஒன்னாவே
வாழுறது எப்பவுமே
முக்கியம்தான் நம்மோட
மக்களுக்கு ஒத்துமையே
ரத்தினம்தான் கலைக்க
நெனச்சா கலைய
மாட்டோம் அழிக்க
நெனச்சா நெனப்ப
அழிப்போம்
Living together in unity
Is always most important
For our people
If we remain united and patient
If they try to disband us, we won't disperse
If they try to destroy us, we will destroy their thoughts
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
நம்ம காலா சேட்டு ஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே இங்க
காலா சேட் தான் அவரு
முன்ன வேற யார் ஹே
ஹே ஹே ஹே ஹே
செம்ம வெயிட்டு
நம்ம காலா சேட்டு
Super heavy
Our Kaala Seth
Heyy hey hey hey
Here, Kaala Seth rules
Who else before him?
Hey hey hey hey hey
Super heavy
Our Kaala Seth
காலா காலா
காலா காலா நம்ம
காலா சேட் காலா
காலா காலா காலா
நம்ம காலா சேட்
காலா காலா காலா
காலா நம்ம காலா
சேட்
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala... our Kaala Seth
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala... our Kaala Seth
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala... our Kaala Seth
காலா காலா
காலா காலா நம்ம
காலா சேட் காலா
காலா காலா காலா
நம்ம காலா சேட்
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala... our Kaala Seth
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala... our Kaala Seth
காலா சேட்
நம்ம காலா சேட்
Kaala Seth
Our Kaala Seth
Semma weighttu
Super heavy / Extremely powerful
Semma weighttu
Super heavy / Extremely powerful
Adanga maruppavan
The one who refuses to bow down
Velicham koduppavan
The one who gives light
Kavala kalaikkiravan
The one who dispels worries
Yaarunnudhan kaattu
Show them who you really are
Manasa thodavilla
Didn't touch the heart
Manushan vidavilla
Didn't let go of humanity
Karuppa poosikittu
Smeared in black colour
Vanthavaru greattu
The one who came is truly great
Engal karuppar nagarathin
Of our Black town / city
Karuppu vairam
The Black Diamond
Karun chiruthai
The Black Panther
Intha ooru kaaval veeran
The guardian warrior of this town
Machadunna veedu thirumba maata
If hit on the back, you won't return home
Enga chawlula pottu thaakku
Attack hard in our chawl
Yaaru vandhalum namma vazhiyila
Whoever comes in our path
Be careful
Be careful
Ithudhan dhaaravi
This is Dharavi
Paaru paaru
Look, look
Yaaru yaaru
Who is it, who is it?
Vandhutta un munnadi
He has arrived right in front of you
Yehei…mavanae nee gaali
Hey son, you are finished!
Kaala saet inimae namma pinnadi
Kaala Seth is behind us from now on
So sidhara vidalaam
So we can shatter them
Kadhara vidalaam
We can make them scream
Siraga virithu parakka vidalaam
We can spread our wings and fly
Thadukka vandhalum
Even if they come to block us
Thadaiyillaamal azhithu vidalaam
We can destroy them without hindrance
Semma weightu
Super heavy / Super powerful
Namma kaala saettu
Our Kaala Seth
Heyyy
Heyyy
Semma weightu
Super heavy / Super powerful
Namma kaala saettu
Our Kaala Seth
Cross road T junction
Crossroads, T-junction
60 feettu 90 Feetu koliwada
60 Feet road, 90 Feet road, Koliwada
Kumbharwada romba romba billa da
Kumbharwada is super bossy / iconic, man
Ottumotha areavum
The entire area
Kaalavoda qila da
Is Kaala's fort, man
Semma weightu
Super heavy
Semma weightu
Super heavy
Kovil mani athanaiyum
All the temple bells
Othumaiya olikkum
Will chime in unity
Sondha pandham polathan
Just like kith and kin
Onna naanga iruppom
We will all stay together
Eppadiyum enga kodi
In any case, our flag
Uchathula parakkum
Will fly high at the peak
Vanakkam namaashkaar
Greetings, Namaskar
Salam alaikkum
Salam Alaikum
Eppavum namma kootam
Our crowd always
United ah irukkum
Will remain united
Slum ah pathi un ennatha
About the slum, your opinion
Konjam maathikko ulla vandhu
Change it a bit; come inside
Enga life style-ah nee paathukko
And see our lifestyle
Jopada veedanalum shokka naanga iruppom
Even if it's a slum hut, we live stylishly
Kaaluku keezha keechadnaalum
Even if there is mud under our feet
Nenja nimithi nadappom
We walk holding our chest high with pride
Thol koduppom thukkatthilum sirippom
We give a shoulder and smile even in sorrow
Yeri pesi paaru thonga vittu
Try raising your voice at us, we will hang you
Thola urippom
And skin you alive
Kaiya katti vaaya pothi
Standing with hands tied and mouth shut
Ninna kaalam pochu
Those days are gone
Etti vandhu ninnathellaam
Anyone who stepped forward to challenge us
Vaanathila yethiyachu
Has been launched up into the sky
Dharaavi enga area
Dharavi is our area
Inga kaala saet thaan
Here, Kaala Seth rules
Avaru munna vera yaaru…
Who else could stand before him?
Inga kaala saet thaan
Here, Kaala Seth rules
Avaru munna vera yaaru…
Who else could stand before him?
Hey
Hey
Semma weightu
Super heavy
Namma kaala saettu
Our Kaala Seth
Heyyy hey hey hey hey
Heyyy hey hey hey hey
Semma weightu
Super heavy
Namma kaala saettu
Our Kaala Seth
Yaa haa
Yaa haa
Romba kadharnaak maatha kaala saet
Very dangerous, our head Kaala Seth
Ise bajke jab there
Beware of him if your
Irathe naa ho naek
Intentions are not good
Maathatek thyaache
Bow your head before him
Sange maaje maappu
Ask for forgiveness with folded hands
Street ulla sathur
If you act clever on the streets
Thethil thulaa aappu
He will teach you a harsh lesson right there
Nagaru nerisal
In the crowded city congestion
Penanju kedappom
We stay closely intertwined
Thagara ottil
Under tin-roofed houses
Thaakku pidippom
We endure and survive
Uyaram therinju
Knowing our limits / standing tall
Usura koduppom
We will lay down our lives
Ulukka nenacha
If anyone tries to shake us
Veratti adippom
We will chase and beat them
Semma weightu
Super heavy
Semma weightu
Super heavy
Semma weightu
Super heavy
Namma kaala saettu
Our Kaala Seth
Onnaavae vaazhurathu
Living together in unity
Eppavumae mukkiyamdhan
Is always most important
Nammoda makkalukku
For our people
Othumaiya kaththirundha
If we remain united and patient
Kalaikka nenacha kalaiya maatom
If they try to disband us, we won't disperse
Azhikka nenacha nenappa azhippom
If they try to destroy us, we will destroy their thoughts
Semma weightu
Super heavy
Namma kaala saettu
Our Kaala Seth
Heyy hey hey hey
Heyy hey hey hey
Inga kaala saet dhaan
Here, Kaala Seth rules
Avaru munna vera yaar?
Who else before him?
Hey hey hey hey hey
Hey hey hey hey hey
Semma weightu
Super heavy
Namma kaala saettu
Our Kaala Seth
:Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala…namma kaala saet
Kaala... our Kaala Seth
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala…namma kaala saet
Kaala... our Kaala Seth
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala…namma kaala saet
Kaala... our Kaala Seth
:Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala…namma kaala saet
Kaala... our Kaala Seth
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala kaala kaala
Kaala…namma kaala saet
Kaala... our Kaala Seth
Kaala saet
Kaala Seth
Namma kaala saet
Our Kaala Seth
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Semma Weightu' is a high-energy celebratory anthem from Pa. Ranjith's 2018 Tamil film 'Kaala', starring Rajinikanth. The song serves as a vivid introduction to the vibrant world of Dharavi, Mumbai, highlighting the solidarity, resilience, and pride of its working-class residents under the protective leadership of Karikaalan (Kaala Seth). Incorporating Tamil, Hindi, Marathi, and street slang, the track captures the multicultural landscape of the slum community. The lyrics emphasize themes of social equity, standing up against oppression, and reclaiming dignity. Rather than viewing the slum as a place of poverty, the song celebrates it as a fortress of unity where people of various faiths and backgrounds live as one family. Through powerful metaphors like 'Karuppu Vairam' (Black Diamond) and 'Karun Chiruthai' (Black Panther), the lyrics redefine blackness from a symbol of marginalization into an emblem of authority, power, and righteousness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Karuppu vairam / Karun chiruthai”
Compares Kaala to a 'Black Diamond' and 'Black Panther', asserting his rarity, strength, and authority.
Slang / Colloquialism
“Semma weighttu”
Uses Chennai-Mumbai street slang 'Semma weightu' to express immense power, clout, or impact.
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Emoni)
“So sidhara vidalaam / Kadhara vidalaam / Siraga virithu parakka vidalaam”
End-rhyming verbal forms 'vidalaam' across multiple lines to build rhythmic momentum.
Multilingual Blending (Code-switching)
“Romba kadharnaak maatha kaala saet”
Blends Hindi/Marathi phrases ('Romba kadharnaak', 'Maathatek thyaache') seamlessly into Tamil lyrics.
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Trivia
'Semma Weightu' was composed by Santhosh Narayanan and penned by Arunraja Kamaraj, with rap verses contributed by Hariharasudhan, Santhosh Narayanan, and Dopeadelicz (a popular hip-hop crew from Dharavi itself). The song's music video features authentic Dharavi locations and real street dancers, blending Tamil folk rhythms with urban rap to reflect the true socio-cultural identity of Mumbai's Tamil diaspora.
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