Simba Simba
From Paagan · 2012
- Lyricist
- Niranjan Bharathi
- Singers
- Black Pandi, Soori, Sunandan
- Music director
- James Vasanthan
- Details
- Paagan2012
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Yei subramani yei kaedi | Hey Subramani, hey rogue! |
| Nee lootti adi namma party ready | You make merry, our party is ready! |
| Male | |
| Vandhaachu mini | The mini vehicle has arrived, |
| Male | |
| Otti paakka thani | To stick close and watch separately, |
| Male | |
| Kutthaattam ini | It is time for folk kuthu dance now! |
| Male | |
| Maamae ini namma route thani | Oh uncle/friend, now our route is unique! |
| Hahahahahaha | Hahahahahaha |
| Chorus | |
| Simbaa sambaa | Simbaa sambaa |
| Simbaa sambaa rambaa… | Simbaa sambaa rambaa… |
| Chorus | |
| Durrakkaa pappada pappom | Durrakkaa pappada pappom |
| Pappada pappom pappada pappom | Pappada pappom pappada pappom |
| Male :Ava anjelinaa | Male: She is Angelina! |
| Chorus :Pappada pappom pappada pappom | Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom |
| Pappada pappom | Pappada pappom |
| Male :Ava loverunnaa | Male: If she becomes the lover, |
| Chorus :Pappada pappom pappada pappom | Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom |
| Pappada pappom | Pappada pappom |
| Male :Ada actualaa | Male: Hey, actually, |
| Chorus :Pappada pappom pappada pappom | Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom |
| Pappada pappom | Pappada pappom |
| Male :Idhu bumperu thaan | Male: This is indeed a bumper jackpot! |
| Chorus :Pappada pappom pappada pappom | Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom |
| Pappada pappom | Pappada pappom |
| Male | |
| Ini century thaan victory thaan | From now on it is a century, it is a victory! |
| Superaana kootani thaan | It is a superb partnership! |
| Mannaru thaan winneru thaan | He is the king, he is the winner! |
| Kanni raasi vandha vela thaan…aannn aaann | It is the auspicious time when Virgo sign arrived... |
| Chorus | |
| Simbaa simbaa | Simbaa simbaa |
| Vaadaa raajaa simbaa… | Come on, King Simbaa… |
| Male | |
| Hoi……. | Hoi……. |
| Chorus | |
| Labala labala lambambaa | Labala labala lambambaa |
| Labala labala lambambaa | Labala labala lambambaa |
| Labala labala lambambaa | Labala labala lambambaa |
| Lambambambaa | Lambambambaa |
| Labala labala lambambaa | Labala labala lambambaa |
| Labala labala lambambaa | Labala labala lambambaa |
| Labala labala lambambaa | Labala labala lambambaa |
| Lambambambaa | Lambambambaa |
| Male | |
| Thalaikku mela irukku moola | There is a sharp brain above the head! |
| Therinju pochu pudhu thirama thaan | Our new talent has been revealed! |
| Nadathiyaachu edhukku pechu | Action is done, why talk further? |
| Purinju pochu namadhu peruma thaan | Our pride is now fully understood! |
| Chorus | |
| Dandanakkara danakkanakkara | Dandanakkara danakkanakkara |
| Kavala edhukku daa | Why worry, man? |
| Idadhu valadhu padippadiyaa | Step by step on left and right, |
| Kadhavu therakkum daa | The door of success will open, man! |
| Male | |
| Ini adhu sari thaan idhu sari thaan | Now this is right, that is right, |
| Kuthu paattu dhinasari thaan | A kuthu song is a daily affair now! |
| Adhiradi thaan sara vedi thaan | It is continuous action, a string of firecrackers! |
| Ettu thikkum namma kotta thaan… | In all eight directions, it is our fortress… |
| Chorus | |
| Sambaa sambaa | Sambaa sambaa |
| Ini mel sambaa saambaa… | From now on, it is grand celebration! |
| Male | |
| Ava anjelinaa | She is Angelina, |
| Ava loverunnaa | If she becomes the lover, |
| Ada actualaa | Hey, actually, |
| Idhu bumperu thaan | This is indeed a bumper jackpot! |
| Ini century thaan victory thaan | From now on it is a century, it is a victory! |
| Superaana kootani thaan | It is a superb partnership! |
| Mannaru thaan winneru thaan | He is the king, he is the winner! |
| Kanni raasi vandha vela thaan…aaan…aaan… | It is the auspicious time when Virgo sign arrived... |
| Chorus | |
| Simbaa simbaa | Simbaa simbaa |
| Vaadaa raajaa simbaa… | Come on, King Simbaa… |
| Male | |
| Idhukku mela edhukku vela | Why work beyond this? |
| Namakku jolly dhenam theriyumaa | Do you know every day is jolly for us? |
| Male | |
| Sirikka friendsu arakka benchu | Friends to laugh with, a wooden bench to relax, |
| Sirandha chance-u vidavum mudiyumaa | Can we afford to miss such a great chance? |
| Male | |
| Edatha madatha pudichaachu | We have captured the place and position, |
| Ulagam namakkut thaan | The world belongs to us now! |
| Male | |
| Sarakku murukku kedachaachu | We got drinks and crunchy snacks ready, |
| Adichu norukkat thaan | It is time to smash and rock it! |
| Male | |
| Ada varinju kattu polandhu kattu | Hey, tie your cloth tight and smash it! |
| Bayappadaama veluthu kattu | Fearlessly wash them out/win over! |
| Yera kattu izhuthu kattu | Gird up and pull it tight, |
| Namakku edhukku kattuppaadu daa… | Why do we need any restrictions, man? |
| Chorus | |
| Rambaa rambaa | Rambaa rambaa |
| Sambaa poyi rambaa | Samba is gone and Rambaa is here! |
| Male | |
| Ava anjelinaa | She is Angelina, |
| Ava loverunnaa | If she becomes the lover, |
| Ada actualaa | Hey, actually, |
| Idhu bumperu thaan | This is indeed a bumper jackpot! |
| Ini century thaan victory thaan | From now on it is a century, it is a victory! |
| Superaana kootani thaan | It is a superb partnership! |
| Mannaru thaan winneru thaan | He is the king, he is the winner! |
| Kanni raasi vandha vela thaan…aaan…aaan… | It is the auspicious time when Virgo sign arrived... |
| Chorus | |
| Simbaa simbaa | Simbaa simbaa |
| Vaadaa raajaa simbaa… | Come on, King Simbaa… |
| Sambaa sambaa ini mel | Sambaa sambaa from now on, |
| Sambaa saambaa | Sambaa saambaa |
| Rambaa rambaa sambaa poyi rambaa… | Rambaa rambaa samba is gone, rambaa… |
ஏய் சுப்ரமணி ஏய் கேடி
நீ லூட்டி அடி நம்ம பார்டி ரெடி
Hey Subramani, hey rogue!
You make merry, our party is ready!
ஏ கும்மாங்கோ
The mini vehicle has arrived,
வந்தாச்சு மினி
To stick close and watch separately,
ஓட்டிப் பாக்க தனி
It is time for folk kuthu dance now!
குத்தாட்டம் இனி
Oh uncle/friend, now our route is unique!
Hahahahahaha
மாமே இனி நம்ம ரூட்டு தனி
ஹஹஹஹஹாஹ்
Simbaa sambaa
Simbaa sambaa rambaa…
சிம்பா சம்பா
சிம்பா சம்பா ரம்பா...
Durrakkaa pappada pappom
Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Male: She is Angelina!
Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
Male: If she becomes the lover,
Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
Male: Hey, actually,
Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
Male: This is indeed a bumper jackpot!
Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
டுர்ரக்கா பப்பட பப்போம்
பப்பட பப்போம் பப்பட பப்போம்
அவ ஏஞ்சலினா
குழு :
பப்பட பப்போம் பப்பட பப்போம்
பப்பட பப்போம்
அவ லவ்வருன்னா
குழு :
பப்பட பப்போம் பப்பட பப்போம்
பப்பட பப்போம்
அட ஆக்சுவலா
குழு :
பப்பட பப்போம் பப்பட பப்போம்
பப்பட பப்போம்
இது பம்பருதான்
குழு :
பப்பட பப்போம் பப்பட பப்போம்
பப்பட பப்போம்
From now on it is a century, it is a victory!
It is a superb partnership!
He is the king, he is the winner!
It is the auspicious time when Virgo sign arrived...
இனி செஞ்சுரிதான் விக்டரிதான்
சூப்பரான கூட்டணிதான்
மன்னருதான் வின்னருதான்
கன்னி ராசி வந்த வேளைதான்...ஆன் ஆன்
Simbaa simbaa
Come on, King Simbaa…
சிம்பா சிம்பா
வாடா ராஜா சிம்பா...
Hoi…….
லபல லபல லம்பம்பா
லபல லபல லம்பம்பா
லபல லபல லம்பம்பா
லம்பம்பம்பா
லபல லபல லம்பம்பா
லபல லபல லம்பம்பா
லபல லபல லம்பம்பா
லம்பம்பம்பா
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Lambambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Lambambambaa
தலைக்கு மேல இருக்கு மூளை
தெரிஞ்சு போச்சு புதுத் திறமைதான்
நடத்தியாச்சு எதுக்கு பேச்சு
புரிஞ்சு போச்சு நமது பெருமைதான்
There is a sharp brain above the head!
Our new talent has been revealed!
Action is done, why talk further?
Our pride is now fully understood!
டண்டணக்கர டணக்கணக்கர
கவல எதுக்குடா
இடது வலது படிப்படியா
கதவு தெறக்கும் டா
Dandanakkara danakkanakkara
Why worry, man?
Step by step on left and right,
The door of success will open, man!
இனி அது சரிதான் இது சரிதான்
குத்து பாட்டு தினசரிதான்
அதிரடிதான் சர வெடிதான்
எட்டு திக்கும் நம்ம கோட்டைதான்...
Now this is right, that is right,
A kuthu song is a daily affair now!
It is continuous action, a string of firecrackers!
In all eight directions, it is our fortress…
சம்பா சம்பா
இனி மேல் சம்பா சாம்பா...
Sambaa sambaa
From now on, it is grand celebration!
அவ ஏஞ்சலினா
அவ லவ்வருன்னா
அட ஆக்சுவலா
இது பம்பருதான்
இனி செஞ்சுரிதான் விக்டரிதான்
சூப்பரான கூட்டணிதான்
மன்னருதான் வின்னருதான்
கன்னிராசி வந்த வேளைதான்...ஆன்....ஆன்....
She is Angelina,
If she becomes the lover,
Hey, actually,
This is indeed a bumper jackpot!
From now on it is a century, it is a victory!
It is a superb partnership!
He is the king, he is the winner!
It is the auspicious time when Virgo sign arrived...
சிம்பா சிம்பா
வாடா ராஜா சிம்பா...
Simbaa simbaa
Come on, King Simbaa…
இதுக்கு மேல எதுக்கு வேலை
நமக்கு ஜாலி தெனம் தெரியுமா
Why work beyond this?
Do you know every day is jolly for us?
சிரிக்க ஃப்ரெண்ட்ஸு அரக்க பென்ச்சு
சிறந்த சான்ஸு விடவும் முடியுமா
Friends to laugh with, a wooden bench to relax,
Can we afford to miss such a great chance?
எடத்த மடத்த புடிச்சாச்சு
உலகம் நமக்குத்தான்
We have captured the place and position,
The world belongs to us now!
சரக்கு முறுக்கு கெடச்சாச்சு
அடிச்சு நொறுக்கத்தான்
We got drinks and crunchy snacks ready,
It is time to smash and rock it!
அட வரிஞ்சு கட்டு பொளந்து கட்டு
பயப்படாம வெளுத்து கட்டு
ஏற கட்டு இழுத்து கட்டு
நமக்கு எதுக்கு கட்டுப்பாடுடா...
Hey, tie your cloth tight and smash it!
Fearlessly wash them out/win over!
Gird up and pull it tight,
Why do we need any restrictions, man?
ரம்பா ரம்பா
சம்பா போயி ரம்பா
Rambaa rambaa
Samba is gone and Rambaa is here!
அவ ஏஞ்சலினா
அவ லவ்வருன்னா
அட ஆக்சுவலா
இது பம்பருதான்
இனி செஞ்சுரிதான் விக்டரிதான்
சூப்பரான கூட்டணிதான்
மன்னருதான் வின்னருதான்
கன்னி ராசி வந்த வேளைதான்...ஆன்...ஆன்...
She is Angelina,
If she becomes the lover,
Hey, actually,
This is indeed a bumper jackpot!
From now on it is a century, it is a victory!
It is a superb partnership!
He is the king, he is the winner!
It is the auspicious time when Virgo sign arrived...
சிம்பா சிம்பா
வாடா ராஜா சிம்பா
சம்பா சம்பா இனி மேல்
சம்பா சாம்பா
ரம்பா ரம்பா சம்பா போயி ரம்பா...
Simbaa simbaa
Come on, King Simbaa…
Sambaa sambaa from now on,
Sambaa saambaa
Rambaa rambaa samba is gone, rambaa…
Yei subramani yei kaedi
Hey Subramani, hey rogue!
Nee lootti adi namma party ready
You make merry, our party is ready!
Vandhaachu mini
The mini vehicle has arrived,
Otti paakka thani
To stick close and watch separately,
Kutthaattam ini
It is time for folk kuthu dance now!
Maamae ini namma route thani
Oh uncle/friend, now our route is unique!
Hahahahahaha
Hahahahahaha
Simbaa sambaa
Simbaa sambaa
Simbaa sambaa rambaa…
Simbaa sambaa rambaa…
Durrakkaa pappada pappom
Durrakkaa pappada pappom
Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Male :Ava anjelinaa
Male: She is Angelina!
Chorus :Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
Male :Ava loverunnaa
Male: If she becomes the lover,
Chorus :Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
Male :Ada actualaa
Male: Hey, actually,
Chorus :Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
Male :Idhu bumperu thaan
Male: This is indeed a bumper jackpot!
Chorus :Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Chorus: Pappada pappom pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
Pappada pappom
Ini century thaan victory thaan
From now on it is a century, it is a victory!
Superaana kootani thaan
It is a superb partnership!
Mannaru thaan winneru thaan
He is the king, he is the winner!
Kanni raasi vandha vela thaan…aannn aaann
It is the auspicious time when Virgo sign arrived...
Simbaa simbaa
Simbaa simbaa
Vaadaa raajaa simbaa…
Come on, King Simbaa…
Hoi…….
Hoi…….
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Lambambambaa
Lambambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Labala labala lambambaa
Lambambambaa
Lambambambaa
Thalaikku mela irukku moola
There is a sharp brain above the head!
Therinju pochu pudhu thirama thaan
Our new talent has been revealed!
Nadathiyaachu edhukku pechu
Action is done, why talk further?
Purinju pochu namadhu peruma thaan
Our pride is now fully understood!
Dandanakkara danakkanakkara
Dandanakkara danakkanakkara
Kavala edhukku daa
Why worry, man?
Idadhu valadhu padippadiyaa
Step by step on left and right,
Kadhavu therakkum daa
The door of success will open, man!
Ini adhu sari thaan idhu sari thaan
Now this is right, that is right,
Kuthu paattu dhinasari thaan
A kuthu song is a daily affair now!
Adhiradi thaan sara vedi thaan
It is continuous action, a string of firecrackers!
Ettu thikkum namma kotta thaan…
In all eight directions, it is our fortress…
Sambaa sambaa
Sambaa sambaa
Ini mel sambaa saambaa…
From now on, it is grand celebration!
Ava anjelinaa
She is Angelina,
Ava loverunnaa
If she becomes the lover,
Ada actualaa
Hey, actually,
Idhu bumperu thaan
This is indeed a bumper jackpot!
Ini century thaan victory thaan
From now on it is a century, it is a victory!
Superaana kootani thaan
It is a superb partnership!
Mannaru thaan winneru thaan
He is the king, he is the winner!
Kanni raasi vandha vela thaan…aaan…aaan…
It is the auspicious time when Virgo sign arrived...
Simbaa simbaa
Simbaa simbaa
Vaadaa raajaa simbaa…
Come on, King Simbaa…
Idhukku mela edhukku vela
Why work beyond this?
Namakku jolly dhenam theriyumaa
Do you know every day is jolly for us?
Sirikka friendsu arakka benchu
Friends to laugh with, a wooden bench to relax,
Sirandha chance-u vidavum mudiyumaa
Can we afford to miss such a great chance?
Edatha madatha pudichaachu
We have captured the place and position,
Ulagam namakkut thaan
The world belongs to us now!
Sarakku murukku kedachaachu
We got drinks and crunchy snacks ready,
Adichu norukkat thaan
It is time to smash and rock it!
Ada varinju kattu polandhu kattu
Hey, tie your cloth tight and smash it!
Bayappadaama veluthu kattu
Fearlessly wash them out/win over!
Yera kattu izhuthu kattu
Gird up and pull it tight,
Namakku edhukku kattuppaadu daa…
Why do we need any restrictions, man?
Rambaa rambaa
Rambaa rambaa
Sambaa poyi rambaa
Samba is gone and Rambaa is here!
Ava anjelinaa
She is Angelina,
Ava loverunnaa
If she becomes the lover,
Ada actualaa
Hey, actually,
Idhu bumperu thaan
This is indeed a bumper jackpot!
Ini century thaan victory thaan
From now on it is a century, it is a victory!
Superaana kootani thaan
It is a superb partnership!
Mannaru thaan winneru thaan
He is the king, he is the winner!
Kanni raasi vandha vela thaan…aaan…aaan…
It is the auspicious time when Virgo sign arrived...
Simbaa simbaa
Simbaa simbaa
Vaadaa raajaa simbaa…
Come on, King Simbaa…
Sambaa sambaa ini mel
Sambaa sambaa from now on,
Sambaa saambaa
Sambaa saambaa
Rambaa rambaa sambaa poyi rambaa…
Rambaa rambaa samba is gone, rambaa…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic song from 'Paagan' (2012) is a celebratory street-style dance track (Kuthu song) expressing uninhibited joy, optimism, friendship, and success. The protagonist and his companion celebrate overcoming obstacles, proving their talents, and claiming their rightful place in the world without worrying about rules or expectations. Filled with playful gibberish, rhythm-driven vocables, and colloquial slang, the song highlights youthful camaraderie, romance, and an attitude of living life to the fullest.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Ini century thaan victory thaan / Superaana kootani thaan”
Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Century' / 'Superaana' / 'Mannaru' / 'Kanni'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Ini century thaan victory thaan / Superaana kootani thaan”
Frequent use of 'thaan' at the end of consecutive lines creates a driving, rhyming rhythm typical of Tamil folk songs.
Onomatopoeia / Rhythm Refrains
“Durrakkaa pappada pappom”
Use of rhythmic beat vocables like 'Durrakkaa pappada pappom' and 'Labala labala lambambaa' to elevate energy.
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Trivia
The lyrics were penned by Niranjan Bharathi, a descendant of the legendary Tamil poet Subramania Bharathi. 'Paagan' stars actor Srikanth and Janani Iyer, with music composed by James Vasanthan.
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