Sher Punjabi
From Abhiyum Naanum · 2008
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- Rehan Khan
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Details
- Abhiyum Naanum2008
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Balae balae balae balae balae balae | Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! |
| Durraa…aaaa….aaa…. | Durraa... aaaa... aaa... (high-pitched festive chant) |
| Uchchalu bakkattu utta thaattu navaabi | Overflowing with royal Nawab-style pomp and grandeur, |
| Veguda chelikkaththaa sheru punjabi | A very bright and shining brave Punjabi tiger! |
| Savada saluna odhu aakkusharaabhi | Savory, stylish, and deeply intoxicated with joy, |
| Unnuku nukama oh sheru punjabi | Unique and matchless, oh brave Punjabi tiger! |
| Male | |
| Kodi pesaa maaruleka | With flags flying high in pride, |
| kushiyaga saarudhaashaa | Joyfully spreading happiness all around! |
| Thamukka maguda paadae | Beat the royal drums and sing along, |
| Chalae nachugudiyae | Come, let us dance together! |
| {Chalae nachugudiyae saaru olagudiyae | Come let us dance, sir, the whole world is dancing, |
| Aaju nachugudiyae} (2) | Today let us dance! (Repeated) |
| Chorus | |
| Oh oh | Oh oh |
| Oh oh nachudaa | Oh oh, dance along! |
| Durraa…… | Durraa... |
| Oh oh oh oh oh oh | Oh oh oh oh oh oh |
| Male | |
| {Chalae nachugudiyae saaru olagudiyae | Come let us dance, sir, the whole world is dancing, |
| Aaju nachugudiyae} (2) | Today let us dance! (Repeated) |
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
Durraa... aaaa... aaa... (high-pitched festive chant)
Overflowing with royal Nawab-style pomp and grandeur,
A very bright and shining brave Punjabi tiger!
Savory, stylish, and deeply intoxicated with joy,
Unique and matchless, oh brave Punjabi tiger!
With flags flying high in pride,
Joyfully spreading happiness all around!
Beat the royal drums and sing along,
Come, let us dance together!
Come let us dance, sir, the whole world is dancing,
Today let us dance! (Repeated)
Oh oh
Oh oh, dance along!
Durraa...
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Come let us dance, sir, the whole world is dancing,
Today let us dance! (Repeated)
Balae balae balae balae balae balae
Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
Durraa…aaaa….aaa….
Durraa... aaaa... aaa... (high-pitched festive chant)
Uchchalu bakkattu utta thaattu navaabi
Overflowing with royal Nawab-style pomp and grandeur,
Veguda chelikkaththaa sheru punjabi
A very bright and shining brave Punjabi tiger!
Savada saluna odhu aakkusharaabhi
Savory, stylish, and deeply intoxicated with joy,
Unnuku nukama oh sheru punjabi
Unique and matchless, oh brave Punjabi tiger!
Kodi pesaa maaruleka
With flags flying high in pride,
kushiyaga saarudhaashaa
Joyfully spreading happiness all around!
Thamukka maguda paadae
Beat the royal drums and sing along,
Chalae nachugudiyae
Come, let us dance together!
{Chalae nachugudiyae saaru olagudiyae
Come let us dance, sir, the whole world is dancing,
Aaju nachugudiyae} (2)
Today let us dance! (Repeated)
Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh nachudaa
Oh oh, dance along!
Durraa……
Durraa...
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
{Chalae nachugudiyae saaru olagudiyae
Come let us dance, sir, the whole world is dancing,
Aaju nachugudiyae} (2)
Today let us dance! (Repeated)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This exuberant song segment from Abhiyum Naanum brings a lively Bhangra and Punjabi folk flavor to a grand family celebration. The lyrics use high-energy exclamations, rhythmic chants, and grand descriptions of a 'Punjabi lion' dancing in joy, urging everyone present to join in the dance and celebrate the moment wholeheartedly. Overall, it conveys pure festivity, togetherness, and unbounded happiness, reflecting the cheerful and warm mood of the narrative where cultures blend through celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Repetition / Adukkuthodar
“Balae balae balae balae balae balae”
The celebratory word 'Balae' is repeated multiple times to build excitement, rhythmic momentum, and express exuberant joy.
End Rhyme / Iyaibu
“Veguda chelikkaththaa sheru punjabi”
The ends of lines use rhyming Punjabi loanwords such as 'navaabi', 'punjabi', and 'saraabi' to maintain a musical flow.
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Trivia
Although the film Abhiyum Naanum primarily revolves around a Tamil father-daughter relationship, Vidyasagar composed this Punjabi-influenced energetic track to depict the diverse, rich festive backdrop of the movie's setting in New Delhi and Tea estates.
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