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Lyrics & meaning

Sharpu Gangu

From Pugazh · 2016

Lyricist
Rokesh
Singers
Vivek Siva, Mervin Solomon
Music directors
Vivek Siva, Mervin Solomon
Details
Pugazh2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Hey gammayila kalluHey, like ice in the pot!
Mama cutting utta silakaapilluUncle, if you pour a cutting, she is a fine beauty!
Glassula sarakuAlcohol in the glass,
En pera solli ulla yerakkuPour it down in my name!
Male
Hey..quarter matter illaHey, a quarter bottle is no big deal,
Half thevai illaA half bottle is not needed,
Matta avanumnaIf you want to get completely knocked out,
Vangudu fullaBuy a full bottle!
Male
Mitta kisavullaSweet stuff in the pocket,
Maama missavullaUncle will never miss it,
So so jolly dhan daIt is super jolly indeed,
Pondicherry laIn Pondicherry!
Male
{ShaarpuChorus :Gangu{Sharp / Chorus: Gang,
Male :SarakkaChorus :VaanguMale: Alcohol / Chorus: Buy it,
Male :BodhaiChorus :AanaMale: Intoxication / Chorus: Once it kicks in,
Male :Pothikinu aadu da }(2)Male: Shut up and dance! }(2)
Chorus
Oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh
Male
Hey face-u fullaHey, with a face full of makeup,
Makeupa pottuPutting on makeup,
Ponnu face book ilThe girl on Facebook,
Pannudhu video chattuIs doing video chat!
Male
Moonja paathaLooking at her face,
Nallavae illaIt is not good at all,
Andha shawlula mooduthuCovering herself with that shawl,
Ennatha sollaWhat is there to say?
Male
Grakkiya vuttuPouncing on customers,
Dhinam ketkum dhan thuttuDemanding money every day,
Nee andha maari ponnungalaGirls like that,
Oram dhaan kattuYou just side-line them!
Male
Ponnaala vendhuBurnt by women,
Nee ponaaka nondhuIf you get heart-broken,
Machan kai koduthu thookiduvaanYour friend will lend a hand and lift you up,
Ennaikum friend-uA friend forever!
Male
Madhichu vandhaakaIf they come with respect,
Madhipa kodupom daWe will give them respect!
Morachu paarthaakaIf they glare at us,
Moonja odaipom daWe will break their face!
Male
Enna aanalumNo matter what happens,
Piriya maatom daWe will never part ways!
Oorae vandhaalumEven if the whole town comes against us,
Ess aaga maatom daWe will not escape or run away!
Male
{ShaarpuChorus :Gangu{Sharp / Chorus: Gang,
Male :SarakkaChorus :VaanguMale: Alcohol / Chorus: Buy it,
Male :BodhaiChorus :AanaMale: Intoxication / Chorus: Once it kicks in,
Male :Pothikinu aadu da }(2)Male: Shut up and dance! }(2)
Male
ShaarpuChorus :GanguSharp / Chorus: Gang,
Male :SarakkaChorus :VaanguMale: Alcohol / Chorus: Buy it,
Male :BodhaiChorus :AanaMale: Intoxication / Chorus: Once it kicks in,
Male
Hey gammayila kalluHey, like ice in the pot!
Mama cutting utta silakaapilluUncle, if you pour a cutting, she is a fine beauty!
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoiHoi hoi hoi hoi
Male :Glassula sarakuMale: Alcohol in the glass,
En pera solli ulla yerakkuPour it down in my name!
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoiHoi hoi hoi hoi
Male
Hey..quarter matter illaHey, a quarter bottle is no big deal,
Half thevai illaA half bottle is not needed,
Matta avanumnaIf you want to get completely knocked out,
Vangudu fullaBuy a full bottle!
Male
Mitta kisavullaSweet stuff in the pocket,
Maama missavullaUncle will never miss it,
So so jolly dhan daIt is super jolly indeed,
Pondicherry laIn Pondicherry!
Male
{ShaarpuChorus :Gangu{Sharp / Chorus: Gang,
Male :SarakkaChorus :VaanguMale: Alcohol / Chorus: Buy it,
Male :BodhaiChorus :AanaMale: Intoxication / Chorus: Once it kicks in,
Male :Pothikinu aadu da }(3)Male: Shut up and dance! }(3)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This high-energy party track from the movie Pugazh is a classic 'Gaana' style song centered around friendship, drinking, and lighthearted celebration in Pondicherry. The singer humorously describes social media modern culture, warns his friend about deceitful relationships, and emphasizes the unbreakable bond of male brotherhood.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monai & Ethirai (Tamil Rhyming)

Mama cutting utta silakaapillu

Usage of rhyming words like 'gammayila' and 'silakaapillu', or 'quarter' and 'matter' to maintain rhythmic flow typical of Madras Gaana.

Slang / Colloquialism

Male :Pothikinu aadu da

Extensive use of North Chennai local slang ('Matta', 'Sarakku', 'Pothikinu') to convey street-level authenticity and energetic vibe.

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Trivia

Written by lyricist Rokesh, known for his signature Madras Gaana lyrics in Tamil cinema (such as 'Danga Maari Oodhari'). The song celebrates Pondicherry as a popular weekend destination known for its relaxed atmosphere.

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