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Tamizh Nattu Maanava

From M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi · 2004

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Shankar Mahadevan, Premgi Amaren
Music director
Srikanth Deva
Movie name
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
Movie release year
2004
Lyrics added on
6 Feb 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hooo hove hooo
Hooo hove hooo
Hoo hoo ooo hoooo
Hoo hoo ooo hoooo
Hoo hoo ooo hoooo hoo hoo ooo hoooo
Hoo hoo ooo hoooo hoo hoo ooo hoooo
Hoo hoo
Hoo hoo
Hooo hoo heeya
Hoo hoo
Hoo hoo
Hooo hoo heeya
Tamil naatu manava salam
Nee romba style-u daa
Tamil naatu manava salam
Nee romba style-u daa
Eppodhum speedu daa
President yaarudaa kalaam
Senior thaanadaa
Junior naamadaa
Ada kasangina jeans-ah pottu
Konjam thala mudi kalanji ninaalae
Students -u college-u students-u
Ada udhatula egirum visulu
Andha udambula irukkum sema dhillu
Students-u naama thaan students-u
Hooo
Male :Arivu ethana kilo-nu keppaan
Students-u naa avan thaan daa
Chorus :Haa hoo hoi
Haa hoo hoi
Male :Poona meesa vechirukkum bothae
Avan puli paarvai paarpaan daa
Chorus :Paaru paaru paaru paaru paarae…
Tamil naatu manava salam
Nee romba style-u daa
Eppodhum speedu daa
President yaarudaa kalaam
Senior thaanadaa
Junior naamadaa
Ye yeahh
Vaa vaaa…..
Hoo hoo hoo hoo oooo
Hoo hoo hoo hoo oooo
Hoo hoo hoo hoo oooo hoo hoo hoo
Wowu wowu wow
Ada yethi kattuda machi
Nammoda thaalatha
Chorus :Hoi
Male :Namba oor melatha
Chorus :Hooi
Male :Ada erangi kuthu daa
Machi nammoda aattatha
Chorus :Hooi
Male :Pon aana kootatha
Chorus :Erakki podu
Roundu katti aatam pottu
Chorus :Aiyoo
Male :Maanavana mugam kaatu
Chorus :………………..
Male :Hey sound u katti patta pottu
Chorus :Thurikkalakka
Male :Kallorikkull film kaattu
Thullu thullu daa machi
Namoda life-u daa
College life-u daa
Chorus :Life-u daa
Male :Inga right wrongu thaan illae
Ellaame straight thaan
Chorus : Straight thaan
Male :College life-u daa
Chorus :Life-u daa
2 wheeler namakku rocket
Intha friendship namakku life jacket
Kelu daaChorus :Alibaba
Kelu daaChorus :Alibaba alibaba
Male :Naba vasantha kaalam paarthu
Andha aandavan kooda varuvaan
Students-ah college student-ah
Ye kara saaram rendum sernthaa
Athukku peru paani poori
Chorus :podu mamae
Male :Aattam paattam rendu serndhaa
Adhu namma kalloori
Chorus :Mamae oru kuthu vudu maamae
Whistling :………………………………
Hooh-ho hovey hooh-ho
Hooh-ho hovey hooh-ho
Hoo hoo oo hoo-hoo-hoo
Hoo hoo oo hoo-hoo-hoo
Hoo hoo oo hoo-hoo-hoo hoo hoo oo hoo-hoo-hoo
Hoo hoo oo hoo-hoo-hoo hoo hoo oo hoo-hoo-hoo
Hoo hoo
Hoo hoo
Hooh-ho hoo heeya
Hoo hoo
Hoo hoo
Hooh-ho hoo heeya
Salutes to the student of Tamil Nadu!
You are full of style, buddy!
Salutes to the student of Tamil Nadu!
You are full of style, buddy!
Always moving at top speed, man!
Who is the President, dude? It's Kalam!
Isn't he our senior?
And we are his juniors!
Just wearing crumpled jeans,
and standing around with messy hair,
that is students—college students!
With loud whistles flying from their lips,
and total guts surging through their veins,
that is students—we are the students!
Hooh-ho!
He will cheekily ask, "How many kilos is knowledge?"
That is what a student is like, dude!
Ha hoo hoy!
Ha hoo hoy!
Even with just a boyish, thin mustache,
he glares fiercely like a tiger, man!
Look, look, look, check him out...
Salutes to the student of Tamil Nadu!
You are full of style, buddy!
Always moving at top speed, man!
Who is the President, dude? It's Kalam!
Isn't he our senior?
And we are his juniors!
Hey ehhh!
Come on, come on...
Hoo hoo hoo hoo ooo
Hoo hoo hoo hoo ooo
Hoo hoo hoo hoo ooo hoo hoo hoo
Wow, wow, wow!
Hey, crank up the beat, buddy,
our rhythm,
Hoy!
the drums of our town!
Hoy!
Hey, jump right in and unleash,
buddy, our wild dance moves,
Hoy!
into this wonderful crowd!
Drop the beat!
Gathering in a circle and dancing away,
Aiyoh!
show the world what a student is made of!
...
Hey, make some noise and claim your ground,
smash it up!
Show off your swagger inside college!
Jump and bounce with joy, buddy,
this is our life, man!
College life, man!
Our life!
There is no right or wrong here,
everything is straight and upfront!
Straight and upfront!
College life, man!
Our life!
A two-wheeler is our rocket,
and this friendship is our life jacket!
Listen to this, (Chorus: Alibaba!)
Listen to this, (Chorus: Alibaba, Alibaba!)
Seeing this springtime of our youth,
even God would come down to join us,
as students—as college students!
Hey, when spicy and tangy mix together,
that is called Pani Puri!
Go for it, buddy!
When dancing and singing come together,
that is our college!
Buddy, hit us with a fast beat, buddy!
[Whistling]
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Tamil Naatu Manava Salam' is a high-energy youth anthem from the 2004 movie 'M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'. The song celebrates the spirit, enthusiasm, and carefree nature of college students across Tamil Nadu. It portrays students as bold, stylish, and full of life, taking pride in having Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam—the famous scientist and former President of India—as their ultimate senior role model. The lyrics emphasize camaraderie, fun, and breaking free from worries. Through vibrant metaphors comparing two-wheelers to rockets and friendship to a life jacket, the song captures the essence of student life where joy, unity, and celebration take center stage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

2 wheeler namakku rocket / Intha friendship namakku life jacket

Compares a two-wheeler to a rocket and friendship to a life jacket, highlighting speed and emotional security.

Hyperbole & Imagery

Poona meesa vechirukkum bothae / Avan puli paarvai paarpaan daa

Contrasts a young kitten-like mustache with a tiger's fierce gaze to depict youthful confidence.

Rhyme (Edhugai / Monnai)

Aattam paattam rendu serndhaa / Adhu namma kalloori

Uses rhythmic rhyming pairs like 'kara saaram' and 'pani poori', as well as 'aattam paattam' and 'kalloori'.

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Trivia

The song was composed by Srikanth Deva and became an instant hit among college students in Tamil Nadu upon release in 2004. Its reference to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam as a 'senior' resonated deeply with the youth.

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