- Lyricist
- Blaaze
- Singers
- Blaaze, Benny Dayal, Javed Ali, Vivian Chaix
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Movie name
- Sakkarakatti
- Movie release year
- 2007
- Lyrics added on
- 10 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mam..mama mama
Mama mama ma ma ma ma
Haa haa..hey hey…
Nanba nee oru ilavasa taxi
Nanba nee oru ilavasa taxi
Once upon a time
When we were riding real easy
Only we used our new Maruthi
Look up on the sides
When a citi girl pass by
Balae balae you say
Bye bye bye
{Mmm
Male :See balae balae
Chorus :Mmm
Male :See olae olae
Chorus :Mmm
Male :See olae olae
Shaabaaa…} (4)
{Rasi nee rasi…
Nanban kidaithal ellam oosi
Taxi taxi..
Nanba nee oru ilavasa taxi} (2)
Nee nee nee nee illayael
Naan naan naan engu povathu
Thozh saaya thozh illayael
En vaazhkai ennavathu…
Rasi nee rasi…
Nanban kidaithal ellam oosi
Taxi taxi..
Nanba nee oru ilavasa taxi
Oola oola…
Male :Nanban kidaithal elllam oosi..
Female :oola oola…
Male :Yosi yosi…yosi yosi…
We’ve gonna a smile
Bcoz we have a journey
Dinner with a lady in a red saree
Shout out loud..
Say you’re so sweet
We’ve gonna a smile
Bcoz we have a journey
Dinner with a lady in a red saree
Oola oola
En thavarai nee maraithai
Enakai archanai vaanginaai
Un Thozhgal yeniyai pol
Yeri midhithen…thaanginaai
Ezhum pothu kai thanthu
Azhum pothu kadan thanthu
Ilaipaara madi thanthu
Enakena vaazhvathu nee thaanae
Rasi nee rasi…
Nanban kidaithal ellam oosi
Taxi taxi..
Nanba nee oru ilavasa taxi
………………………
Mam..mama mama
Mama mama ma ma ma ma
Nang nanag nanag naingha
Nai naingya naingya na
Nang nanag nanag naingha
Ma ma ma
Thillana thillana
Thimiru pudicha thillanaa…
Anbaa naan anbaa naan
Adangamaaten hero naan
Kalla thanam theriyaadhu…
Kaadhaliyae kidaiyaathu…
Mam..mama mama
Mama mama ma ma ma ma
Kanjathanam theriyaathu
Kanjaavae kidayaathu…
Nalla pazham kidayaathu
Gnana pazham kidayaathu
En uyir nanban nee thaanae
Rasi nee rasi…
Nanban kidaithal ellam oosi
Taxi taxi..
Nanba nee oru ilavasa taxi
Nee nee nee nee illayael
Naan naan naan engu povathu
Thozh saaya thozh illayael
En vaazhkai ennavathu…
Ennavathu…ennavathu…
Mam..mama mama
Mama mama ma ma ma ma
Taxi taxi..
Female :Awesome taxi…
Male :Taxi taxi…
Chorus :Raasi raasi…
Rap ae jaasthi…
Male :Taxi taxi…
Chorus :Uh hey…uh hey..ah..hah…
Male :Taxi taxi…
Chorus :Make the wave…
Make the sound…
Male :Taxi taxi…
Kumbakumengum city city
Thinam thinam pengal
Try and catch me
Rude boys naangal
King of the streets
Riding togather
Every body follow me…
Look over the side
When ya see u when u pass by
Friend thavira friends thavira
Stay with me all at the time
Rolling through the streets
They must they must ask why…
We be so happy and
We know that we are nice guys
{Mmm
Male :See balae balae
Chorus :Mmm
Male :See olae olae
Chorus : Mmm
Male :See olae olae
Shaabaaa…} (4)
Mama... hey bro, bro
Mama mama ma ma ma ma
Ha ha... hey hey...
Friend, you are a free taxi
Friend, you are a free taxi
Once upon a time
When we were riding real easy
We only used our new Maruti
Look up on the sides
When a city girl passes by
Balle balle, you say
Bye, bye, bye
Mmm...
Male: See, balle balle
Chorus: Mmm...
Male: See, ole ole
Chorus: Mmm...
Male: See, ole ole
Shabba...
You bring good luck, you are good luck...
When you have a friend, everything else is nothing
Taxi, taxi...
Friend, you are a free taxi
If not for you, you, you, you
Where would I, I, I go?
Without a shoulder to lean on
What would become of my life...
You bring good luck, you are good luck...
When you have a friend, everything else is nothing
Taxi, taxi...
Friend, you are a free taxi
Ooh la, ooh la...
Male: When you have a friend, everything else is nothing...
Female: Ooh la, ooh la...
Male: Think about it, think about it... think about it, think about it...
We've got a smile
Because we have a journey
Dinner with a lady in a red saree
Shout out loud...
Say you're so sweet
We've got a smile
Because we have a journey
Dinner with a lady in a red saree
Ooh la, ooh la
You covered up my mistakes
You took the scoldings for my sake
Your shoulders were like a ladder
I climbed and stepped on them, and you bore it
Lending a hand when I get up
Lending me money when I cry
Giving your lap for me to rest
You are the one who truly lives for me
You bring good luck, you are good luck...
When you have a friend, everything else is nothing
Taxi, taxi...
Friend, you are a free taxi
...
Mama... hey bro, bro
Mama mama ma ma ma ma
Nang nanak nanak nainga
Nai naingya naingya naa
Nang nanak nanak nainga
Ma ma ma
Tillana, tillana
A sassy, swaggering tillana...
Am I loving? Yes, I am loving
I won't be tamed, I am a hero
I don't know any deceit...
I don't even have a girlfriend...
Mama... hey bro, bro
Mama mama ma ma ma ma
I don't know any stinginess
I don't touch weed at all...
I am not an innocent good boy
I am no wise saint
You are my true soul friend, aren't you?
You bring good luck, you are good luck...
When you have a friend, everything else is nothing
Taxi, taxi...
Friend, you are a free taxi
If not for you, you, you, you
Where would I, I, I go?
Without a shoulder to lean on
What would become of my life...
What would happen... what would happen...
Mama... hey bro, bro
Mama mama ma ma ma ma
Taxi, taxi...
Female: Awesome taxi...
Male: Taxi, taxi...
Chorus: Lucky, lucky...
Too much rap...
Male: Taxi, taxi...
Chorus: Uh hey... uh hey... aa... haa...
Male: Taxi, taxi...
Chorus: Make the wave...
Make the sound...
Male: Taxi, taxi...
Crowds everywhere in the city, city
Every single day, girls
Try and catch me
We are the route boys
Kings of the streets
Riding together
Everybody follow me...
Look over the side
When they see you as you pass by
Only with friends, only with friends
Stay with me all the time
Rolling through the streets
They must, they must ask why...
We be so happy and
We know that we are nice guys
Mmm...
Male: See, balle balle
Chorus: Mmm...
Male: See, ole ole
Chorus: Mmm...
Male: See, ole ole
Shabba...
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Taxi Taxi' is a vibrant, youthful anthem celebrating deep, unconditional friendship. The protagonist humorously compares his best friend to a 'free taxi' who is always available to offer support, transport, shoulder to cry on, and companionship without expecting anything in return. Beyond the playful banter and street-style rap, the lyrics highlight profound loyalty, such as taking the blame for each other's mistakes and standing together through life's highs and lows.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Nanba nee oru ilavasa taxi”
Comparing a friend to a 'free taxi' (ilavasa taxi) and shoulders to a 'ladder' (yeniyai pol) metaphorically emphasizes helpfulness and support.
Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Ezhum pothu kai thanthu / Azhum pothu kadan thanthu”
The repetition of starting consonant sounds in Tamil verse lines like 'Ezhum' and 'Azhum' or 'Nee' and 'Naan'.
Repetition (Anaphora)
“Taxi taxi.. Nanba nee oru ilavasa taxi”
Phrases like 'Taxi taxi' and 'Rasi nee rasi' are repeated throughout the song for rhythmic catchiness and emphasis.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Taxi Taxi' was composed by A. R. Rahman for the 2008 film Sakkarakatti. It was performed by Benny Dayal, Blaaze, Javed Ali, and Viviane Chaix, becoming a massive youth anthem across Tamil Nadu upon release.
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