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Lyrics & meaning

Sexy Bomb

From Devan · 2002

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singers
Mathangi, Ganga, Vijaya Manuvel
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Devan2002

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hei come on guys….Hey come on guys...
Thaanaa nannaanaaThaanaa nannaanaa
Thana naananaana nannaanaaThana naananaana nannaanaa
Thaanaa nannaanaaThaanaa nannaanaa
Thana naananaana nannaanaaThana naananaana nannaanaa
Thaanaa nannaanaaThaanaa nannaanaa
Thana naananaana nannaanaaThana naananaana nannaanaa
Female
Sexy bomb naanaeI am a sexy bomb
Oru yutham poda vaa vaaCome, let us wage a war
En oppandhathin meedhuUpon my contract
Oru kai ezhuthu thaa thaaGive me your signature
Un ellai nottam parkkaTo survey your territory
Helicopter undaa undaaDo you have a helicopter?
En ellaikkullae vandhaalIf you step into my territory
Nee thappum vazhigal undaaAre there any ways for you to escape?
Enna solder nee enna force neeWhat kind of soldier are you? What kind of force are you?
Modhi paakkalaam vaaCome, let us clash and see!
Chorus
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Female
Imaiya malaiyil yera therindhaalIf you know how to climb the Himalayan mountain
Nee oru malaivaasiYou are a mountain dweller
Pacific kadalil neendha therindhaalIf you know how to swim in the Pacific Ocean
Nee oru kadalvaasiYou are an ocean dweller
Mooligai vaasam mulaithirundhaalIf the fragrance of herbs has sprouted
Nee oru vanavaasiYou are a forest dweller
Moondrum therindha ennidam vandhaalIf you come to me knowing all three
Nee oru sugavaasiYou are a pleasure seeker!
Female
Oiyaamal angum ingumRestlessly here and there
Un nenjam aadudhaaIs your heart swaying?
Aadaamal nindru kollaTo stand still without swaying
Nangooram thaedudhaaIs it searching for an anchor?
Chorus
Olae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelaeOlae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelae
Olae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelaeOlae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelae
Olae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelaeOlae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelae
Olae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelaeOlae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelae
Female
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Female
Kathi veesi kuththudhu ennaiLike a knife, it stabs me
Veesidum kulir kaatthuThis blowing chill wind
Sikki mukki mutham vaithuWith a flint-stone kiss
Konjam thee moottuLight a little fire
Aevu kanaiyai veesudhu mogamLust launches a guided missile
Ennai kurippaathuAiming right at me
Ellai kadandhu kootti sendruTake me across the border
Ennai kaapaathuAnd save me
Female
Ennodu saelaiyaalaeWith my saree
Koodaaram poda vaaCome pitch a tent
Engengae enna unduWhat is where
Sari paarthu koora vaaCome inspect and tell me
Chorus
Olae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelaeOlae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelae
Olae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelaeOlae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelae
Olae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelaeOlae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelae
Olae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelaeOlae olaeolaelae olae olaeolaelae
Female
Sexy bomb naanaeI am a sexy bomb
Oru yutham poda vaa vaaCome, let us wage a war
En oppandhathin meedhuUpon my contract
Oru kai ezhuthu thaa thaaGive me your signature
Un ellai nottam parkkaTo survey your territory
Helicopter undaa undaaDo you have a helicopter?
En ellaikkullae vandhaalIf you step into my territory
Nee thappum vazhigal undaaAre there any ways for you to escape?
Enna solder nee enna force neeWhat kind of soldier are you? What kind of force are you?
Modhi paakkalaam vaaCome, let us clash and see!
Male
{Lallal laila laila lailaLallal laila laila laila
Laila laila lailaLaila laila laila
Lallal laila laila lailaLallal laila laila laila
Laila laila laila} (2)Laila laila laila (x2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat dance song features a bold heroine playfully challenging her lover using military, geographical, and battle metaphors. She compares herself to an explosive force and invites him into a romantic duel, demanding his commitment ('signature on a contract') and asking if he has what it takes to navigate her territory.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Military & Warfare)

Aevu kanaiyai veesudhu mogam

Extensive use of military and battle terminology (e.g., 'sexy bomb', 'yutham', 'helicopter', 'aevu kanai') to describe attraction and sensual play.

Iyaibu (Rhyme Structure)

Nee oru malaivaasi / Nee oru kadalvaasi

Syllabic ending rhymes in the stanza (malaivaasi, kadalvaasi, vanavaasi, sugavaasi) creating a rhythmic bounce.

Metaphor (Anchor & Heart)

Aadaamal nindru kolla / Nangooram thaedudhaa

Comparing the restless heart seeking stability in love to a ship looking for an anchor (nangooram).

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Trivia

The 2002 film 'Devan' was an action thriller directed by and starring Arun Pandian, featuring an ensemble cast including Vijayakanth and Karthik. The music for the film was composed by Deva.

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