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Lyrics & meaning

Soththu Moottai

From Puppy · 2019

Lyricist
RJ Vijay
Singers
RJ Balaji, Chorus
Music director
Dharan Kumar
Details
Puppy2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Nera bus yeri vandhaalae ormaariShe boarded the bus directly, looking distinct
Naanum locala suthuren somariAnd I am roaming around locally like a lazy guy
Soru sorunnu dhenam dhenamum polamburaShe keeps nagging every single day, complaining for food
Konar idly kettu amma uyira vaanguraShe drives her mother crazy asking for Konar Kadai idli
Male
Pattunnu paatha vodanaeAs soon as I saw her instantly
Potten oru ideaI hatched a grand idea
City fulla sutha poromWe are going to roam all around the city
Naanga ippo jodiyaaNow as a pair
Male
Takku takkunnuQuickly and effortlessly
Hotel pera sollavaa…Shall I tell you the names of all the eateries?
Kanna moodinuWith my eyes closed
Menu card-ah sollavaa…Shall I recite the entire menu card?
Male
Sukkubhaai varutha currySukkubhai fried curry
Vaangi tharen dont worryI will buy it for you, don't worry
Completaa ajinomoto freeee…eeeIt is completely free of Ajinomoto
Male
Daily…daily….Daily... daily...
Dai dai dai dai dai dai dai daiHey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Daily veetulaDaily at home
Dai dai daiHey, hey, hey
Samayal seiya venam diYou don't need to cook, girl
Dai dai daiHey, hey, hey
Kitchen illaamaWithout needing a kitchen
Kitchen ..kitchen….Kitchen... kitchen...
Male
Kalathi kalathiKalathi, Kalathi
Kalathi rosemilk-ahKalathi Rose Milk
Rendu sollataaaShall I order two of them?
Dowser kada curry soraDowser Kadai curry rice
Parcel pannataaShall I get it packed for you?
Male
Bombay lassi sakara thooviBombay lassi sprinkled with sugar
Vaangi tharattaaShall I buy it for you?
Jenikka pala taste-ahTo Jenikka, many different culinary flavors
Naanum kaatataaShall I introduce and show them to you?
Male
Nei pongal ooti vidataaaShall I feed you ghee pongal?
Taa taa taa taa…Taa taa taa taa...
Chorus :Haan…..Chorus: Yes...
Male :Andhaa kattanchaayaMale: That strong black tea
Vangi tharataa taa taa taa taaShall I buy it for you taa taa taa taa
Chorus :Vera vera veraChorus: Different, different, different
Male :Sarigama pathaniMale: Sa-Ri-Ga-Ma-Pa-Dha-Ni
Jadiketha moodi neeYou are the perfect lid matching the jar
Life is only koththu parottaaaaLife is nothing but Kothu Parotta
Aaa….aaahhh…..Aaa... aaahhh...
Male
Dai dai dai dailyyHey hey hey daily
Kitchen ke ke ke kitchennKitchen ke ke ke kitchen
Male
……………………….....
Male
Nera bus yeri vandhaalae ormaariShe boarded the bus directly, looking distinct
Naanum locala suthuren somariAnd I am roaming around locally like a lazy guy
Soru sorunnu dhenam dhenamum polamburaShe keeps nagging every single day, complaining for food
Konar idly kettu amma uyira vaanguraShe drives her mother crazy asking for Konar Kadai idli
Male
Kaiya pudichu en kaadhal sollataShall I hold your hand and declare my love?
Chorus :Haan…Chorus: Yes...
Male :Katti anachi oru duet paadattaa…Male: Shall I hug you and sing a romantic duet?
Hotel poga venamadiNo need to go to restaurants anymore, girl
Cooking panna naanum readyI am ready to cook for you myself
Chorus
Ok sonna ootukaarenIf you say yes, I am the one who feeds you
Illaiuna samayakaaren dii ….Otherwise, I am your personal chef, girl
Dii dii diii diii diiiGirl, girl, girl...
Male
Chokka puriChokka puri
Chokka puri thediyae bhai saabSearching for Chokka Puri, my brother
Chokka puri thediyae bhai saabSearching for Chokka Puri, my brother
Chokka puri thediyae bhai saabSearching for Chokka Puri, my brother
Chokka puri ….iiii……Chokka Puri...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is a quirky, upbeat food-centric track from the movie 'Puppy' (2019). The protagonist describes his ladylove's obsession with food and delicacies from famous iconic food spots across Tamil Nadu (such as Konar Kadai Idli, Kalathi Rose Milk, Sukkubhai Curry, and Bombay Lassi). He expresses his willingness to take her around the city on a culinary trip, reciting hotel menus and offering to buy her favorite dishes. Towards the end, he sweetly offers to learn cooking himself and serve as her personal chef, highlighting their playful romance through famous local street food references.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Nera bus yeri vandhaalae ormaari / Naanum locala suthuren somari

Matching second consonants in adjacent lines creating rhythmic flow, e.g., 'bus' and 'locala' / 'Soru' and 'Konar'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Hotel pera sollavaa… / Menu card-ah sollavaa…

Rhyming line endings across verses like 'ormaari' and 'somari', or 'sollavaa' and 'sollavaa'.

Metaphor & Idiom

Jadiketha moodi nee / Life is only koththu parottaaaa

Comparing a couple's compatibility to 'Jadiketha moodi' (a lid made precisely for its jar), and comparing the unpredictable mix of life to 'Koththu Parotta'.

Food Motifs & Alliteration

Dowser kada curry sora / Parcel pannataa

Use of famous regional culinary landmarks (Kalathi, Dowser kada, Sukkubhaai, Konar) to build an immersive urban culture thematic aesthetic.

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Trivia

This energetic song from the 2019 Tamil film 'Puppy' features music composed by Dharan Kumar, with lyrics written and performed by RJ Vijay alongside RJ Balaji. The lyrics serve as a tribute to famous food joints across Chennai and Tamil Nadu, mentioning iconic spots like Kalathi Rose Milk (Mylapore) and Sukkubhai Biryani.

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