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Lyrics & meaning

Sonnaru Naina

From Miss You · 2024

Lyricist
Rokesh
Singers
Santhosh Narayanan, Siddharth
Music director
Ghibran Vaibodha
Details
Miss You2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Daare dammaareOh dear, rhythm and beats galore!
Pettan potta bejaareIf you lock it up, it becomes trouble.
Hey chikkam kolaareHey, a tiny mistake causes a mess.
Yei paathukka ushaareHey, watch out and be careful!
Male
Kiyaare summaareWhat is this? Just stay calm.
Jegadam sestha kumareDoing fights and quarrels, my friend!
Fight-u torture-uFights and torture everywhere,
Vaa pattunu dhaan maareCome on, change quickly!
Male
Adithadi adithadi ambeluFistfights and brawls, call a truce!
Udu udu udu udu nammaaluLet it go, let it go, he is our guy!
Puriyidhu puriyidhu un feel-uI understand, I understand how you feel.
Aayiduppa saaluIt will all be enough and fine now.
Male
Pala pala palanu pala naaluShining brightly for many days,
Kulu kulu kulunu nee vaazhuLive coolly and pleasantly!
Machi machi muchu muchu gujaaluFriend, oh friend, full of joy and fun,
Why da kai maaluWhy are you empty-handed, buddy?
Male
Ye ozhaikkira janangaOh, the hardworking people,
Oduthu thinangaRunning endlessly every day,
Pola edhuvum maariEverything has changed like never before,
Jaathiyum mathamum aaluthuCaste and religion are ruling,
Namma mele yeriClimbing right over us!
Male
Pongura arisikku bangama poduraanEven for the boiling rice, they ruin things,
Variya vaariHeaping heavy taxes upon taxes!
Uttaan dupeu vechitaan aappuHe played a trick and put us in a fix,
Vera maariIn an extreme way!
Male
Aalura aalu podura ruleThe rules imposed by those in power,
Pannuthu controluAre controlling everyone!
Yei ezhai pala kozha illaHey, being poor does not mean being a coward!
Nenja nimithi keluStand tall with chest puffed out and question!
Male
Time aachuendra innapa pannuraIf time is up, what are you doing?
Oora thiruthurennuClaiming you will reform the whole town,
Pattunnu pittunnu tensiona veraGetting unnecessarily tense,
Mind la yethikinnuLoading all that stress in your mind!
Male
Ketta nyaayam case-nnu paayumIf you ask for justice, a police case will pounce,
Vaenaa kannuSo avoid it, my dear!
Sokka vappa naekka thanppaSmartly and neatly, relax yourself,
Jolly pannuAnd just enjoy life!
Male
Naata thirutha sollura karuthaIf you want to express ideas to reform the nation,
Cinemava kaattuShow it through cinema!
Irangidum baaram ulagamae maarumThe burden will lessen and the world will change,
Padatha nee oottuJust screen the movie!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is a energetic, street-style Chennai (Gaana) social commentary song. It addresses the daily struggles of the working class, political corruption, heavy taxation, and social divisions based on caste and religion. It urges people to stay united, stop unnecessary brawling, stand up for their rights with courage, but also offers a pragmatic perspective on managing stress and enjoying life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Ye ozhaikkira jananga / Oduthu thinanga

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'ozhaikkira' and 'Oduthu' or 'Jaathiyum' and 'Namma'.

Anaphora / Repetition

Adithadi adithadi ambelu / Udu udu udu udu nammaalu

Repetition of words like 'Adithadi' and 'Udu' for rhythmic emphasis characteristic of Madras Gaana style.

Onomatopoeia / Rhyming Slang

Pala pala palanu pala naalu / Kulu kulu kulunu nee vaazhu

Use of rhythmic local Madras slang like 'Pala pala', 'Kulu kulu', 'Gujaalu' to create a lively musical flow.

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Trivia

The track features vocals by composer-singer Santhosh Narayanan alongside actor-singer Siddharth, set to music by Ghibran Vaibhoda, with lyrics penned by popular Gaana lyricist Rokesh.

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