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Lyrics & meaning

Ulle Vaa

From Chennai 600028 · 2007

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Yuvan Shankar Raja, Yogi B, DJ Funky Sathiya, SILVEstar
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Chennai 6000282007

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
World cuppa jeikka poromWe are going to win the World Cup
Kai kodukka ulla vaaCome inside to give a hand
Veedu thorum sachin aavenA Sachin will emerge in every home
Kalakka neeyum ulla vaaCome inside to rock and shine
Male
Idhu six lakh iruvaththi ettuThis is six lakh twenty-eight (600028)
Visaalakshi thottamVisalakshi Thottam
Arai puram groundula adida jootuRun fast in the half-sized ground
Royapuram rockers readyda machchiRoyapuram Rockers are ready, buddy
Orampo odipo shotsoda modhikkoMove aside, run away, collide with the shots
Machchakannu maami onnuA mole-eyed aunt
Midi potta kanni ponnuA young girl wearing a midi skirt
Oneday match koodathaan miss pannalaNever missed even a single One Day match
World cupkkulla thaagam inguHere is the thirst for the World Cup
Dikkikkulla vegamSpeed pulsing inside our hearts
Appa ennavo solla ponaEven if father tries to say something
Dhagam marakalaThe thirst for cricket doesn't fade
Jaiyichiduvaangannu nambikkaiFaith that they will win
Engaloda thumbikkaiIs like our strong elephant trunk
Adikkadi sandai ippo namagedhukkuWhy do we need frequent fights now?
Cricket pandhai adikkum nerathulaWhen it is time to hit the cricket ball
Adithadi edhukkuWhy indulge in physical brawls?
Veen vambu vendaam machi oodu veettukuNo need for unnecessary trouble, buddy, run home
Male
T.V yil testmatch telecastu endraalaeIf a test match is telecast on TV
Oor motham veri yeri utkaarum… munnalaeThe whole town sits in front with rising frenzy
Pettaiyila shewag dhoni porappaanA Sehwag or Dhoni will be born in our neighborhood
Ada spin ball potta veluppaanHey, if a spin ball is bowled, he will smash it apart
Andha chapal pol aaluA person skinny like a slipper
Vandhu coaching thanthu thooluComes and gives coaching wonderfully
Male
Roadula ethiriya adikkalaam ulla vaaOn the road, let us beat the enemy, come inside
Groundula neeyum naan mothalaam ulla vaaOn the ground, you and I can clash, come inside
Male
Araikurai orathula kelambura vayasuThe youthful age rising at every turn
Akkampakkam suthi pakkam onnum illa pazhasuLooking around all side streets, nothing here is old
Kamba neeyum nattu paaru vatta kaiyil F.M paaruPlant the wicket pole and check, check the circular FM in hand
Vandhu vandhu adippen paaru idhu pudhusuWatch me come again and again to hit, this is brand new
Veettuku veettuku veettuku veetu vasappadiAt the doorstep of every single home
Nadakkum naduroadukku match adhupadiThat is the rule for matches played on the middle of the road
Spanser kaasu wickettuSponsor money for taking a wicket
Vanga porom tickettuWe are going to buy a ticket
Therikka therikka adippen paaru adhu sariWatch me hit so hard that sparks fly, that is right
Nadanthathai maranthiru ninaichathai mudichiduForget what happened, accomplish what you envisioned
Enga teamu sharks veena modhathaOur team is the Sharks, do not clash with us in vain
Male
Sollurathai seivom seiyurathai solvomWe will do what we say, and say what we do
Idhu enga ariya ulla varaatha….This is our area, do not enter inside...
Chennai six lekh twenty eightChennai six lakh twenty eight

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song celebrates gully cricket culture, youthful enthusiasm, and local neighborhood rivalries in Chennai, specifically around the Chennai 600028 area. It illustrates how cricket unites people across all age groups and backgrounds, turning narrow streets and small grounds into arenas of grand ambition where street players dream of becoming heroes like Sachin, Dhoni, and Sehwag.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Antimetabole / Chiasmus

Sollurathai seivom seiyurathai solvom

Inversion of repeated words across clauses for rhythmic emphasis.

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Jaiyichiduvaangannu nambikkai / Engaloda thumbikkai

Matching opening sounds in paired lines.

Hyperbole & Metaphor

Veedu thorum sachin aaven

Comparing everyday local kids aspiring to play cricket to legendary player Sachin Tendulkar.

Simile

Andha chapal pol aalu

Comparing a thin person's appearance to a slipper ('chapal pol aalu').

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Trivia

Composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for Venkat Prabhu's debut sports comedy-drama 'Chennai 600028' (2007), the lyrics were written by legendary lyricist Vaali, who seamlessly incorporated modern Madras Tamil street slang, English terms, and local cricketing jargon.

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