- Lyricist
- Logan
- Singer
- Benny Dayal
- Music director
- Sam C. S
- Movie name
- Jada
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Oct 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic sports anthem captures the grit, passion, and spirit of local street football players from North Chennai. Despite lacking expensive gear or high-end facilities, the players wear their heart on their sleeves, stitching torn clothes and dubbing themselves after legends like Messi and Neymar. The song highlights their resilience, tactical street skills, camaraderie, and unshakable confidence on the pitch.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kannula jerkku kaalula thalukku / Moonchila morappu pechila sharp-u”
Matching second consonants in adjacent lines creating rhythmic flow ('jerkku' / 'morappu' / 'thaduppu').
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Tarraakae tararraakae”
Repetition of initial consonants like 'Ta' and 'Th' boosting the anthem's punch.
Local Slang & Metaphor
“Neymer messi nu pera vachikuvom”
Uses North Chennai street football dialect like 'Bagundai' (grand style) and modern football jargon.
Did you know?
Trivia
The song is from the 2019 Tamil sports drama 'Jada', starring Kathir. It highlights the raw culture of 7-a-side street football tournaments in North Chennai.
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