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Lyrics & meaning

Top Tucker

From Sarkar · 2018

Lyricist
Vivek
Singer
Mohit Chauhan
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Sarkar2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
Rai …polaam raiCome on, let us go!
Chorus
HeeyHey!
Rai rai rai rai raiCome on, come on, come on!
HeeyHey!
Rai rai rai rai raiCome on, come on, come on!
HeeyHey!
Rai rai rai rai raiCome on, come on, come on!
Male
Top tuckeruTop-notch hero!
Sharpu lookeruSharp looker!
Stuntu nakkaruStylish stunter!
Spark flickerruFlickering spark!
Male
Yendae yendae yendaeHey friend, hey friend!
Yendae yendae yendaeHey friend, hey friend!
Hoi hoi hoihoiHoi hoi hoihoi!
Yendae yendae yendaeHey friend, hey friend!
Yendae yendae yendaeHey friend, hey friend!
Hoi hoi hoihoiHoi hoi hoihoi!
Male
Top tuckeru saathu udanumSmash it to reach the top level!
Yaara thodura paarthu varanumBe careful about whom you are crossing!
Saaththi kelambu kaaththu varanumShut your mouth and leave so air can come in!
Hit aana bit aava vaa daaIf you hit me, you will get blown to pieces, come on!
Chorus
Morachi tholachiStaring arrogantly and losing out,
Yethaadha energyDo not provoke my energy!
Edhirthaa adhudhaanIf anyone opposes me, that itself
Ennoda valarchiIs the key to my growth!
Male
Top tuckeruTop-notch hero!
Spark flickerruFlickering spark!
Male
:Knife-ah thottavan flat-ahAnyone who touched a knife gets laid flat,
Mudikkiren neat-ahI finish them off neatly,
Loaded gunnula thottaIf touched with a loaded gun...
Male
Top tuckeruTop-notch hero!
Sharpu lookeruSharp looker!
Stuntu nakkaruStylish stunter!
Spark flickerruFlickering spark!
Male
Yaaraaa nee …..Who are you anyway?
Adanganuyaa…Subdue yourself, man!
MadanganuyaaBend down, man!
AadanganuyaaSubdue yourself, man!
MadanganuyaaBend down, man!
Male
Kai mudinja vaiPut your hands down if you can,
Nillu mummyta solliruStop right there and tell your mummy!
Male
Rai …polaam raiCome on, let us go!
Male
Rai …polaam raiCome on, let us go!
Male
Top tuckeruTop-notch hero!
Sharpu lookeruSharp looker!
Stuntu nakkaruStylish stunter!
Spark flickerruFlickering spark!
Male
Yaaraaa nee …..Who are you anyway?
Adanganuyaa…Subdue yourself, man!
MadanganuyaaBend down, man!
AadanganuyaaSubdue yourself, man!
MadanganuyaaBend down, man!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Top Tucker' from the 2018 Tamil movie 'Sarkar' is a high-energy hero-glorification mass track. The lyrics highlight the protagonist's invincible attitude, sharp style, swagger, and unyielding power against his opponents. It warns enemies not to mess with him, stating that any opposition only fuels his growth and success. Using a mix of colloquial Tamil slang and contemporary Tanglish phrasing, lyricist Vivek crafts a fast-paced anthem showcasing the mass hero persona who operates with cool precision ('Mudikkiren neat-ah') and absolute dominance ('Adanganuya, Madanganuya').

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyaibhu)

“Top tuckeru / Sharpu lookeru / Stuntu nakkaru / Spark flickerru”

Use of matching English-derived suffixes ending in '-er' / '-eru' across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic, fast beat.

Alliteration (Monaai)

“Adanganuyaa… / Madanganuyaa”

Repetition of initial consonants 'Adanga' and 'Madanga' providing acoustic rhythm.

Metaphor

“Edhirthaa adhudhaan / Ennoda valarchi”

Comparing the antagonist opposing the protagonist to a catalyst that sparks his own personal rise and development.

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Trivia

'Top Tucker' was composed by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman for Vijay's political action thriller 'Sarkar' (2018), directed by A.R. Murugadoss. The track features vocals by Mohit Chauhan, which is a rare mass-beat Tamil track sung by him.

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