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Takku Mukku Tikku Thalam Title Track

From Takku Mukku Tikku Thalam · 2022

Lyricist
Thangar Bachan
Singer
Deva
Music director
Dharan Kumar
Details
Takku Mukku Tikku Thalam2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Takku mukku tikku tikkuTakku mukku tikku tikku
Takku mukku tikku thalamI am going to play a rhythmic beat, takku mukku tikku
Takku mukku tikku thalam poda porendaI am going to play a rhythm, takku mukku tikku
Namma ponnungala jigu jigunnu matha porendaI am going to transform our girls so they shine brightly
Konjam powder athaan pottu palapalappa serthuApplying a little powder to add extra shine
En bujji ponnu vandhu putta suru suruppa yethuMy cute girl came and boosted my energy levels
Male
Takku mukku tikku thalam poda porendaI am going to play a rhythm, takku mukku tikku
Namma ponnungala jigu jigunnu matha porendaI am going to transform our girls so they shine brightly
Male
Sillaki billaki seena kuttiyaeStylish little darling
Indha mamava vaattadhadi ceylon rottiyaeDo not roast this uncle like a Ceylon parotta
Purottaakku saalnava potta super-uPouring gravy over parotta tastes super good
Ennai katti pudichi kadichidendi en jigu jiguchaanHold me tight and bite me, my glittering darling
Chorus
Takku mukku tikku tikkuTakku mukku tikku tikku
Takku mukku tikku thalamTakku mukku tikku rhythm
Male
Hey vella vavva iduppu thuduppu poduthuHey white bat, her waist sways like an oar
Kavva cholli veriya yethi paakkudhuCalling out with passion, she tries to drive me crazy
Hey vella vavva iduppu thuduppu poduthuHey white bat, her waist sways like an oar
Kavva cholli veriya yethi paakkudhuCalling out with passion, she tries to drive me crazy
Male
Ippo kiss onnu thallu vadiyuthu jolluGive me a kiss right now, saliva is drooling
Enna kayavechi paakkathadi egiridum bill-uDo not lay your hands on me or the bill will shoot up high
Ippo kiss onnu thallu…Give me a kiss right now...
Chorus :HaiyaiyooChorus: Oh dear!
Male :Vadiyuthu jollu..Male: Saliva is drooling..
Chorus :HaiyaiyooChorus: Oh dear!
Male :Enna kayavechi paakkathadi egiridum bill-uMale: Do not lay your hands on me or the bill will shoot up high
Male
Hey nanbanunga onna irundha podhundaHey, if friends stay together, that is enough
Soththu sugam vera edhukku venum daWhy do we need wealth and luxury, man?
Nee pova solla ennatha eduthu povadaWhen you depart from this world, what will you carry along?
Natta aandalumae friendship illatti waste-u daEven if you rule a country, it is a waste without friendship
Male
Idha purinjitta mavusuIf you understand this, you gain respect
Thiruppi varadhu vayasuYouthful age will never return back
Dhuttu kedachudhuna yedhunu mattumIf you get money, do not ask how it came, old man
Ketkadha perusuIf you understand this, you gain respect
Male
Idha purinjitta mavusuYouthful age will never return back
Thiruppi varadhu vayasuIf you get money, do not ask how it came, old man
Dhuttu kedachudhuna yedhunu mattumTakku takku
Ketkadha perusuI am going to play a rhythm, takku mukku tikku
Male
Takku takkuI am going to transform our girls so they shine brightly
Male
Takku mukku tikku thalam poda porendaApplying a little powder to add extra shine
Namma ponnungala jigu jigunnu matha porendaMy cute girl came and boosted my energy levels
Konjam powder athaan pottu palapalappa serthuStylish little darling
En bujji ponnu vandhu putta suru suruppa yethuDo not roast this uncle like a Ceylon parotta
Male
Sillaki billaki seena kuttiyaePouring gravy over parotta tastes super good
Indha mamava vaattadhadi ceylon rottiyaeHold me tight and bite me, my glittering darling
Purottaakku saalnava potta super-u
Ennai katti pudichi kadichidendi en jigu jiguchan

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Takku Mukku Tikku Thalam is an energetic, high-octane Gaana track composed by Dharan Kumar and sung in the trademark enthusiastic style of Deva. The song blends playful romantic banter with lively celebrations of friendship and youth. The lyricist uses urban local slang to capture the raw vibe of Chennai streets, contrasting carefree fun with philosophical takes on living in the moment. The theme emphasizes that material wealth and status mean nothing without true friends and youthful spirit. It invites everyone to enjoy life, dance to the rhythm, and cherish companionship while youth lasts.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia

Takku mukku tikku thalam

Words like 'Takku mukku tikku' simulate rhythm sounds.

Rhyme (Edhukai)

Idha purinjitta mavusu / Thiruppi varadhu vayasu

Matching second-letter consonantal sounds in adjacent lines ('purinjitta' / 'thiruppi').

Metaphor

Hey vella vavva iduppu thuduppu poduthu

Comparing the girl's dynamic waist movement to an oar ('iduppu thuduppu').

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Trivia

sung by the iconic 'Gaana King' Deva, whose energetic vocal delivery gives the contemporary composition by Dharan Kumar an authentic traditional Chennai street-song flavor.

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