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Takkara Achadi

From Urudhi Mozhi · 1990

Lyricist
R. V. Udhaya Kumar
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Urudhi Mozhi1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Rappappaa pappara pappaa…(Rhythmic vocal beat / Scatting)
Rappappaa pappara pappaa…(Rhythmic vocal beat / Scatting)
Rappappaa pappara pappaa…(Rhythmic vocal beat / Scatting)
Rappappaa pappara pappaa…(Rhythmic vocal beat / Scatting)
Paappaappaa paappaa paappaa(Rhythmic vocal scat)
Pabaa paappaappaa paappaa paappaa(Rhythmic vocal scat)
Pappaa paaw… paaw…(Rhythmic vocal scat)
Male
Takkaraa achadi kichadi chambaaGreat! Mixing and churning like fine Samba rice,
Makkaaraa nikkudhu nikkudhu rambaaStanding stubborn and alluring like a heavenly nymph Rambha!
Takkaraa achadi kichadi chambaaGreat! Mixing and churning like fine Samba rice,
Makkaaraa nikkudhu nikkudhu rambaaStanding stubborn and alluring like a heavenly nymph Rambha!
Male
Ada em paappaa repairHey, my darling baby is upset!
Naan paathaa thappaedhu haahaaWhat is wrong if I look at her? Ha-ha!
Bambara kannuga mandhiram solludhuHer spinning-top-like eyes chant a magical spell,
Sambo samboOh Lord Shambo, Shambo!
Indhiran kadhaiyum chandhiran kadhaiyumThe legendary tales of Indra and the Moon,
Amboo…oooHave all been completely discarded!
Chorus
Chikkiri bukkiri chikkiri bukkiri(Rhythmic beats)
Jimjim jimjim(Rhythmic beats)
Chikkiri bukkiri chikkiri bukkiri jimjim(Rhythmic beats)
Male
Takku takku…(Rhythmic beat sounds)
Takkaraa achadi kichadi chambaa..haanGreat! Mixing and churning like fine Samba rice...
Makkaaraa nikkudhu nikkudhu rambaa… hoiStanding stubborn and alluring like Rambha!
Takkaraa achadi kichadi chambaa chambaa.. hoiGreat! Mixing and churning like fine Samba rice...
Makkaaraa nikkudhu nikkudhu rambaa rambaaStanding stubborn and alluring like Rambha!
Male
Singaari kannu pattaa mathaappu thaanWhen the beautiful girl's eye glances, it sparkles like a firework!
Vithaara sollu pattaa pattaasu thaan…When her stylish words land, it bursts like a firecracker!
Haiyo….Oh my goodness!
Singaari kannu pattaa mathaappu thaanWhen the beautiful girl's eye glances, it sparkles like a firework!
Vithaara sollu pattaa pattaasu thaanWhen her stylish words land, it bursts like a firecracker!
Male
Puthaada katti vandhaa kithaappu thaanWhen she arrives draped in fine clothes, it is pure prestige!
Thottaada pakkam vandhaa settuppu thaan hoiWhen she comes close to touch, it is a perfect match!
Puthaada katti vandhaa kithaappu thaanWhen she arrives draped in fine clothes, it is pure prestige!
Thottaada pakkam vandhaa settuppu thaanWhen she comes close to touch, it is a perfect match!
Male
Seereduthu vandhomae silisiluthu ninnomaeWe arrived bearing gifts and standing with a thrilling excitement!
Hoi hoi hoi hoiHoi hoi hoi hoi!
Chorus :Seereduthu vandhomae silisiluthu ninnomaeChorus: We arrived bearing gifts and standing with a thrilling excitement!
Male :Adabambara kannuga mandhiram solludhuMale: Hey, her spinning-top eyes chant a magical spell,
Sambo samboOh Lord Shambo, Shambo!
Indhiran kadhaiyum chandhiran kadhaiyum amboThe tales of Indra and the Moon are left completely stranded!
Male
Takkaraa achadi kichadi chambaaGreat! Mixing and churning like fine Samba rice,
Makkaaraa nikkudhu nikkudhu rambaaStanding stubborn and alluring like Rambha!
Takkaraa achadi kichadi chambaa chambaaGreat! Mixing and churning like fine Samba rice,
Makkaaraa nikkudhu nikkudhuStanding stubborn and alluring,
Rambaa rambaa rambaa rambaa……..Rambha, Rambha, Rambha, Rambha!
Male
Kannaala pottaaluga sokku podiShe cast a spell of hypnotic enchantment with her eyes,
Azhagu athanaiyum athuppadi aahaaHer complete beauty is known inside out!
Kannaala pottaaluga sokku podiShe cast a spell of hypnotic enchantment with her eyes,
Azhagu athanaiyum athuppadiHer complete beauty is known inside out!
Male
Sammadham sollippudu thittappadiGive your consent right away according to plan,
Kuttiga maattikkittaa kattippudi ….If the young girl gets caught in love, embrace her tight!
Aamaa…Yes indeed!
Sammadham sollippudu thittappadiGive your consent right away according to plan,
Kuttiga maattikkittaa kattippudiIf the young girl gets caught in love, embrace her tight!
Male
Maattikkittaa nammaachiIf she falls for us, she becomes our queen,
Mayangalaennaa thangachiIf she doesn't swoon, she remains a sister!
Jinikuchikka jinukku chikka jinukkau chikka(Rhythmic beat sound)
Chorus :Maattikkittaa nammaachiChorus: If she falls for us, she becomes our queen,
Mayangalaennaa thangachiIf she doesn't swoon, she remains a sister!
Male
Adabambara kannuga mandhiram solludhuHey, her spinning-top eyes chant a magical spell,
Sambo samboOh Lord Shambo, Shambo!
Indhiran kadhaiyum chandhiran kadhaiyum amboThe tales of Indra and the Moon are left completely stranded!
Male
Takkaraa achadi kichadi chambaaGreat! Mixing and churning like fine Samba rice,
Makkaaraa nikkudhu nikkudhu rambaaStanding stubborn and alluring like Rambha!
Takkaraa achadi kichadi chambaa aaaGreat! Mixing and churning like fine Samba rice...
Makkaaraa nikkudhu nikkudhu rambaaStanding stubborn and alluring like Rambha!
Male
Ada em paappaa repair…ae….Hey, my darling baby is upset!
Naan paathaa thappaedhuWhat is wrong if I look at her?
Hoi bambara kannuga mandhiram solludhuHoi! Her spinning-top eyes chant a spell,
Sambo samboOh Lord Shambo, Shambo!
Indhiran kadhaiyum chandhiran kadhaiyumThe tales of Indra and the Moon,
Amboo…oooHave all been discarded!
Dhinakku dhin dhinakku dhin dhin dhin dhin naa(Rhythmic beat sound)
Dhinakku dhin dhinakku dhin(Rhythmic beat sound)
Tharigida thakka tharigida thakka thaa(Rhythmic solkattu beat)
Chorus :Chikkiri bukkiri chikkiri bukkiriChorus: (Rhythmic beat sounds)
Jimjim jimjim(Rhythmic beat sounds)
Chikkiri bukkiri chikkiri bukkiri jimjim(Rhythmic beat sounds)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful, high-energy track from Urudhi Mozhi (1990) features lighthearted banter and romantic teasing. The protagonist humorously sings about the overwhelming charm of his lady love, comparing her eyes to spinning tops and her presence to a radiant celestial nymph (Rambha). Using lively folk metaphors and folk-pop scat syllables, he celebrates her style, beauty, and endearing stubbornness while whimsically declaring that even legendary stories of gods fade in comparison to her charm. The song's second half dives deeper into playful camaraderie, suggesting that love should be pursued cheerfully according to plan. Full of rhythmic vocal percussion (solkattu) and vibrant folk expressions, the track captures the buoyant spirit of Tamil rural-pop entertainment from the 1990s.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile / Metaphor)

Bambara kannuga mandhiram solludhu

Compares her expressive, rapidly moving eyes to a spinning top ('Bambara kannuga') casting a hypnotic spell.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Singaari kannu pattaa mathaappu thaan / Vithaara sollu pattaa pattaasu thaan

Rhyming of second consonants 'ng' in 'Singaari' and 'th' in 'Vithaara'. Also internal rhyming across lines with 'pattaa', 'mathaappu', and 'pattaasu'.

Solkattu / Onomatopoeia

Chikkiri bukkiri chikkiri bukkiri Jimjim jimjim

Use of rhythmic percussive nonsense syllables ('Takkaraa', 'Chikkiri bukkiri', 'Jimjim') to build musical tempo and energy.

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Trivia

Urudhi Mozhi (1990) starring Prabhu and Geetha was directed by R.V. Udhayakumar, who also wrote the lyrics for this album. The song features Ilaiyaraaja's signature dynamic folk orchestration mixed with upbeat vocal percussion scatting.

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