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Yolo (You Only Live Once)

From Anegan · 2015

Lyricist
C. S. Amudhan
Singers
Shail Hada, Ramya NSK, Richard, MC Vickey, Eden
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Oohooooo…oooOohooooo…ooo
Yola yola…Yola yola…
Male
Podhumda saami ungaEnough of this, oh god, your...
Nine to five poraattamNine to five struggle!
Kaanji pona chedikku thevaiWhat a dried plant needs is...
Niraya neerottamPlenty of flowing water!
Male
Bloody maryBloody Mary...
Unna kalakattaaShall I mix it for you?
Long island..Long Island...
Ice tea-il kulikkattaaShall I bathe in Ice Tea?
Paalum thaenumIn a land where milk and honey...
Oodum oorilFlow continuously...
Vazhndhu paarpomaaShall we live and see?
Male
Aadi paadiBy dancing and singing...
Odi kalaikkaadhaeDon't tire yourself out running!
Konjam koodaEven a little bit...
Adhu salikkaadhaeIt shouldn't get tiresome!
Indru poiIf today passes...
Naalai vandhaalAnd tomorrow arrives,
Edhuvum kidaikkaadhaeYou won't get anything back!
Chorus
Yolo yoloYolo yolo
Male :Na nana nana nana nana naa naaMale: Na nana nana nana nana naa naa
Chorus :Yolo yoloChorus: Yolo yolo
Male :You only live once thaanaeMale: You only live once, right?
Chorus
Yolo yoloYolo yolo
Male :Na nana nana nana nana naa naaMale: Na nana nana nana nana naa naa
Chorus :Yolo yoloChorus: Yolo yolo
Male :You only live once machaanMale: You only live once, buddy!
Male
Vennilaaa vazhkkaiyil konjamIn a plain vanilla life, a little...
Spice-ah kalappomaaShall we add some spice?
Aasai ennum kadalil moolgiDiving into the ocean of desires...
Amudham kadaivomaaShall we churn for nectar?
Male
Madi madi nuGulp after gulp...
Nonna madikkanumYou must swallow it down!
Kanna moodiClosing your eyes...
Shots-ah adikkanumYou must down the shots!
Kaadhal nesam onndrum illaThere is no affection or deep love,
Inbam indru mattumPleasure is only for today!
Male
Thottu thottuTouching and caressing,
Theeya moottanumWe must ignite a fire!
Sikki mukkiLike flint stones...
Pola urasanumWe must rub together!
Thalaikku mela vellam ponaalIf floodwater goes over your head,
Adhil enna paavamWhat sin is there in that?
Chorus
Yolo yoloYolo yolo
Male :Na nana nana nana nana naa naaMale: Na nana nana nana nana naa naa
Chorus :Yolo yoloChorus: Yolo yolo
Male :You only live once thaanaeMale: You only live once, right?
Chorus
Yolo yoloYolo yolo
Male :Na nana nana nana nana naa naaMale: Na nana nana nana nana naa naa
Chorus :Yolo yoloChorus: Yolo yolo
Male :You only live once machaanMale: You only live once, buddy!
Male
HolaaHola!
Inga kotththu parottavumHere, Kothu Parotta...
Barbeque-kum serndha oru kalavaiAnd barbecue mixed together into one blend!
Konjam ginger beer-a thallivachiPushing aside the ginger beer a bit...
Jillu beera ooththu babyPour the chilled beer, baby!
Male
Whats the farai?What's the fare / deal?
Chorus
Woah woah…Woah woah…
Woah woahWoah woah
Woah woahWoah woah
Male
Hey rasaaththiHey queen-like girl,
Munnaadi vaadiCome forward!
Idupu valachi nelichiBending and twisting your waist,
Mayakkiputtu podiCharm us and walk away!
Kannukulla nachunu muththamGive me a crisp, sharp kiss...
Onnu thaadiRight inside my eyes!
Ada innum oruvaattiAh, just one more time,
En mayilae variyaadiMy peacock, strut and dance!
Female
Machaan I can comeBuddy, I can come,
If you roll on this muddy floorIf you roll on this muddy floor!
Mavanae never thought I’ll beSon, I never thought I'll be...
So much in controlSo much in control!
Female
Dirty friendsDirty friends,
Cocky dudesCocky dudes,
All the slutty girlsAll the slutty girls,
Watche-em all playWatch 'em all play,
Sex box on the shoreSex box on the shore!
Male
Acham madam naanamFear, modesty, and shyness...
EdhukkuthaanaeWhat are they even for?
Vetkam oliyudhuShyness hides itself...
AnaikkathaanaeOnly to be embraced!
Male
Thottaalum vittaalumWhether you touch it or leave it,
Adhu pogum kaaththulaIt will blow away in the wind!
Male
Woah…oohWoah…ooh
Acham madam naanamFear, modesty, and shyness...
EdhukkuthaanaeWhat are they even for?
Vetkam oliyudhuShyness hides itself...
AnaikkathaanaeOnly to be embraced!
Male
Shut up and take ass downShut up and take ass down,
Idhu namma neramdaaThis is our time, man!
Female
Kattru veesaAs the breeze blows,
Kangal moodaAs eyes close,
Thozhil saayaLeaning on your shoulder,
Ennai tholaiththenaeI lost myself!
Female
Kuliril verkkaSweating in the cold,
Viralgal korkkaFingers intertwining,
Idhalgal serkkaLips coming together,
Povom vinmelaeWe will go above the sky!
Chorus
Yolo yoloYolo yolo
Yolo yoloYolo yolo
Chorus
Yolo yoloYolo yolo
Male :Na nana nana nana nana naa naaMale: Na nana nana nana nana naa naa
Chorus :Yolo yoloChorus: Yolo yolo
Male :You only live once thaanaeMale: You only live once, right?
Female :You only live onceFemale: You only live once
In a life time….In a lifetime…
Chorus :Yolo yoloChorus: Yolo yolo
Female :Heyy….eehhh….Female: Heyy….eehhh….
Chorus :Yolo yoloChorus: Yolo yolo
Male :Come on come on……Male: Come on come on……

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Yolo Yolo' from Anegan is an energetic, youth-oriented party anthem centered around the popular modern acronym 'YOLO' (You Only Live Once). It criticizes the monotonous 9-to-5 corporate grind and urges listeners to break free from societal restrictions, embrace spontaneity, and indulge in sensual and material pleasures of the present moment. The lyrics blend Western partying culture—cocktails, shots, and clubbing—with Tamil pop culture references like Kothu Parotta, encouraging everyone to let go of inhibitions like fear and modesty.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Kaanji pona chedikku thevai Niraya neerottam

Compares a routine corporate job life to a dried-up plant ('Kaanji pona chedi') that urgently requires continuous water flow ('neerottam') of excitement and relief.

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Adhukai & Monai)

Kuliril verkka / Viralgal korkka / Idhalgal serkka

Tamil poetic tradition of matching initial consonant/vowel sounds across lines (e.g., 'Kattru', 'Kangal', 'Thozhil', 'Kuliril', 'Viralgal', 'Idhalgal').

Metaphor & Imagery

Sikki mukki Pola urasanum

Refers to flint stones ('Sikki mukki') rubbing together as a metaphor for intense romantic and physical passion.

Code-mixing / Tanglish

Kanna moodi Shots-ah adikkanum

Blends English colloquial party slang ('Bloody mary', 'YOLO', 'Shots-ah') seamlessly into Tamil rhythmic structures.

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Trivia

The lyricist of this song is C. S. Amudhan, who is widely known as a film director famous for his spoof films 'Thamizh Padam' and 'Thamizh Padam 2'. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj, featuring upbeat electronic dance beats combined with Tanglish club lyrics.

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