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Lyrics & meaning

Simtaangaran

From Sarkar · 2018

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Bamba Bakya, Vipin Aneja, Aparna Narayanan
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Sarkar2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Palti pakkura  darlaFlipping out in fear
Vudanum palthuTeeth will break
Male
Yee..nekkulu pickleu maaHey, do you want a bite, dear?
Male
Yee..nekkulu pickleu maaHey, do you want a bite, dear?
Male
SimataangaranSimtaangaran (A bold person who turns heads)
Enganaanee seeranWherever he goes, he rules
Male
SimataangaranSimtaangaran
Silpinukka porenI am going to shine brightly
Male
Palti pakkura  darlaFlipping out in fear
Vudanum palthuTeeth will break
Chorus
Hey hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey hey
Male :Yee..nekkulu pickleu maaMale: Hey, do you want a bite, dear?
Chorus
Hey hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey hey
Male
Yee..nekkulu pickleu maaHey, do you want a bite, dear?
Male
Andharu pannikinaaIf anyone tries to act smart
thaa…Give...
Inthaaa naa..Here, take this...
thaa…Give...
Oo…o…o…oOo...o...o...o
o…(4)o...(4)
Female
Mannavaa nee vaa vaa vaaOh my king, come, come, come
Muththanglai nee thaa thaa thaaGive me kisses, give, give, give
Pozhinthathuu nilavo..Did the moonlight shower down?
Malarnthathu kanavoo..ooDid a dream blossom?
Female
Ha ha ha ha haa…(4)Ha ha ha ha ha...(4)
Male
Hey hey heyHey hey hey
Chorus
Hey hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey hey
Male :Yee..nekkulu pickleu maaMale: Hey, do you want a bite, dear?
Chorus
Hey hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey hey
Male
Yee..nekkulu pickleu maaHey, do you want a bite, dear?
Male
Andharu pannikinaaIf anyone tries to act smart
thaa…Give...
Inthaaa naa..Here, take this...
thaa…Give...
Chorus
Hey hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey hey
Male :Gubeelu..pisthu..palthuMale: Sudden burst... powerful expert... teeth break
Chorus :Vikkalu vikkaluChorus: Hiccups, hiccups
Hey thottanna thottannaHey touch it, touch it
Vikkalu vikkaluHiccups, hiccups
Male :Oooo…ooo…ooo..ooo…ooo..Male: Oooo...ooo...ooo..ooo...ooo..
Male
Kokkalangaa KokkalangaaCrowing with joy, crowing with joy
Male
Namma pustu irukkaWhen our spark is present
KottaiyillaIn the fort
Alla jorum pettayilaAll the vigor is in our hood
Male
Pisuru kelappuRaise the excitement
Pisuru kelappuRaise the excitement
Male
Oooo…ooo…ooo..ooo…ooo…Oooo...ooo...ooo..ooo...ooo...
Male
Palti pakkura  darlaFlipping out in fear
Vudanum palthuTeeth will break
Chorus
Hey hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey hey
Male :Yee..nekkulu pickleu maaMale: Hey, do you want a bite, dear?
Chorus
Hey hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey hey
Male
Yee..nekkulu pickleu maaHey, do you want a bite, dear?
Male
Andharu pannikinaaIf anyone tries to act smart
thaa…Give...
Inthaaa naa..Here, take this...
thaa…Give...
Oo…o…o…oOo...o...o...o
o…(4)o...(4)
Chorus
Vikkalu vikkaluHiccups, hiccups
Hey thottanna thottannaHey touch it, touch it
Vikkalu vikkaluHiccups, hiccups
Male :Oooo…ooo…ooo..ooo…ooo.Male: Oooo...ooo...ooo..ooo...ooo.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Simtaangaran is a high-energy Madras Bashai street anthem from the film Sarkar (2018), composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics by Vivek. The title term 'Simtaangaran' refers to a charismatic, fearless man who effortlessly draws everyone's attention and commands respect wherever he walks. The song is packed with local North Chennai slang that conveys swagger, playful aggression, and unyielding local pride. Through vibrant folk rhythms and quirky colloquial expressions like 'Gubeelu', 'Pisthu', and 'Andharu', the song portrays the protagonist as a hero of the masses who reigns supreme in his area, untamed by adversaries and celebrated by his followers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Slang / Colloquialism (Madras Bashai)

Simataangaran

Use of local Chennai street dialect terms such as 'Simtaangaran' (showstopper/fearless person) and 'Pisthu' (expert/big shot) to ground the song in authentic local culture.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Silpinukka poren

Repetition of the initial 'S' sound in consecutive words/lines ('Simataangaran' / 'Silpinukka').

Onomatopoeia

Male :Gubeelu..pisthu..palthu

Use of sound words like 'Gubeelu' (sudden sound/burst) and 'Vikkalu' (hiccups) to add rhythmic flavor.

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Trivia

The term 'Simtaangaran' is an obscure North Chennai dialect word unearthed by lyricist Vivek. The song marked a major breakthrough for late singer Bamba Bakya, whose unique raw vocal texture gave the track its signature local flavor under A.R. Rahman's composition.

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