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Lyrics & meaning

Toothpaste

From Ranga – 1982 Film · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Ranga – 1982 Film1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Good morning..Good morning..
Male
Good morning..Good morning..
Female
Today you are my babyToday you are my baby
Tooth paste irukku brush irukkuThere is toothpaste, there is a toothbrush
Ezhunthiru maamaaWake up, uncle
Shower baath irukku towel irukkuThere is a shower bath, there is a towel
Kulichidu maamaaTake a bath, uncle
Dhosai rost irukku tea irukkuThere is dosai roast, there is tea
Kudichidu maamaaDrink it, uncle
Female
Tooth paste irukku brush irukkuThere is toothpaste, there is a toothbrush
Ezhunthiru maamaaWake up, uncle
Shower baath irukku towel irukkuThere is a shower bath, there is a towel
Kulichidu maamaaTake a bath, uncle
Dhosai rost irukku tea irukkuThere is dosai roast, there is tea
Kudichidu maamaaDrink it, uncle
Female
Tooth paste irukku brush irukkuThere is toothpaste, there is a toothbrush
Ezhunthiru maamaaWake up, uncle
Male
Naan thaan un sevaganI am your servant
En pol yaar kaavalanWho is a protector like me?
Naan thaan un sevaganI am your servant
En pol yaar kaavalanWho is a protector like me?
Uyirellaam un vasam vaithavanI have entrusted my entire life to you
Uyirellaam un vasam vaithavanI have entrusted my entire life to you
Naan thedum selvam neethaanae kannaeYou are the treasure I seek, my precious one
Enakkaaga ingae uruvaana ponnaeOh golden girl created here just for me
Female
I love you my dearI love you my dear
Male
Is itIs it?
Female
I love you my dearI love you my dear
Male
Hahhaha..en kanmaniyae ponmaniyaeHahhaha.. Oh my apple of the eye, my precious gem
En uyir raajaMy life's king
Female
HahhahaHahhaha
Male
Un punnagaiyum poomugamum ponnira rojaYour smile and flower-like face are a golden rose
Female
Unnai rompavumthaan pudichirukkuI like you very much
My dear uncleMy dear uncle
Male
Aahaa en kanmaniyae ponmaniyaeAha, my apple of the eye, my precious gem
En uyir raajaMy life's king
Female
HahhahaHahhaha
Male
Un punnagaiyum poo mugamum ponnira rojaYour smile and flower-like face are a golden rose
Male
Neethaan en sonthamae..You alone are my relative..
Yedho or banthamae…Some special bond…
Female
Haa..Haa..
Male
Neethaan en sonthamae…You alone are my relative…
Yedho or banthamaeSome special bond
Unadhu thaai enakkum or uravu thaanYour mother is a relation to me as well
Unadhu thaai enakkum or uravu thaanYour mother is a relation to me as well
Naan thaane ingu aval potrum thambiAm I not the brother praised by her here?
Naalthorum vaazhven adhu pola nambiI will live every day believing in that
Female
You are right my dearYou are right my dear
Male
Certainly daarlingCertainly darling
Female
You are right my dearYou are right my dear
Male
Haa..en kanmaniyae ponmaniyaeHaa.. Oh my apple of the eye, my precious gem
En uyir raajaMy life's king
Female
HahhahaHahhaha
Male
Un punnagaiyum poomugamum ponnira rojaYour smile and flower-like face are a golden rose
Female
Unnai rompavumthaan pudichirukkuI like you very much
My dear uncleMy dear uncle
Male
Lalalalaa…en kanmaniyae ponmaniyaeLalalalaa… Oh my apple of the eye, my precious gem
Laala lalaa laaLaala lalaa laa
Male
Lala laala lalla laala hahhaha…hahhaha…Lala laala lalla laala hahhaha…hahhaha…
Female
Lala laala lalla laala lalla laalalala lalalaa….Lala laala lalla laala lalla laalalala lalalaa….
Male
Lalla laala..hahhahaha..Lalla laala..hahhahaha..
Female
Hahhahaha..Hahhahaha..
Male
Hahhahahaha….Hahhahahaha….
Female
Hahhahaha…Hahhahaha…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This cheerful song from the 1982 Tamil film Ranga captures a playful morning interaction filled with familial affection, care, and joyful banter. The lyrics combine everyday English words with affectionate Tamil terms to portray a bond where one character acts as a loving protector and devoted companion to the other.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

End Rhyme

Tooth paste irukku brush irukku / Ezhunthiru maamaa

Repetition of rhyming end words like 'irukku' and 'maamaa' across the opening lines to create a catchy, rhythmic morning routine chant.

Metaphor

Un punnagaiyum poomugamum ponnira roja

Comparing the beloved's smiling face to a golden rose ('ponnira roja').

Internal Rhyme / Assonance

en kanmaniyae ponmaniyae

The use of matching rhythmic words like 'kanmaniyae' and 'ponmaniyae' enhances the lyrical flow.

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Trivia

'Ranga' (1982) stars Rajinikanth and Radhika in lead roles. The film's music was composed by legendary music director M. S. Viswanathan, featuring lyrics written by Vaali.

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