Arivu and Sanjay Subrahmanyan release ‘Chennaikaaran’ in 2024. Lyricist Arivu and composer Gachi B pair classical Carnatic vocals with Tamil rap. Their collaboration celebrates Chennai’s landmarks and multicultural identity.
Released: August 20, 2024
Chennaikaaran
Arivu | Sanjay Subrahmanyan
Chennaikaaran Lyrics Translation – Arivu | Sanjay Subrahmanyan
Arivu lists neighborhoods from North to South Madras, emphasizing unity. His repeated line ‘Naan chennaikaaran’ asserts local pride. The lyrics note millions coexist in this growing metropolis.
Skyscrapper PattanamaamIt’s a city of skyscrapers.
Nimindhu NikkudhuIt stands tall.
Valanthu NikkudhuIt’s growing high.
Namadhu PattanamIt’s our city.
Hae Awesome ArpudhamaamHey, it’s awesome and wonderful.
AlangarikudhuIt’s decorating itself.
Joli JolikkudhuIt’s shining and glittering.
Namadhu Citiyum VaaCome on to our city.
Pogaporom Oora SuthiWe’re going to roam around the town,
Oora SuthiAround the town.
Paaru Paara Namma CityLook, look at our city,
Namma CityAt our city.
Paadhi Peru Vera CityHalf the people come from other cities,
Vera CityFrom other cities.
Kodiperu Koodi VaazhgindraWhere millions of people live together,
Chennai CityIn Chennai City.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaaranI’m a man from Chennai.
Nalla Saedhi SollaporangaI’m going to share some good news.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaaranI’m a man from Chennai.
Nalla Saedhi SollaporangaI’m going to share some good news.
My Chennai I Like ThatMy Chennai, I like that.
Old Madras I Love ThatOld Madras, I love that.
Bro Local KalakkalBrother, the local vibe is amazing.
Ippo Chennai InternationalNow Chennai is international.
Idhu My CitiyaIs this my city?
Adhu Enakku Oru Thaai MadiyaaIt’s like a mother’s lap to me.
Adhu Ennaikkum Edhukkum ReadyaIt’s always ready for anything.
North Madras South MadrasNorth Madras, South Madras.
So Eastern Western BrothersAnd the Eastern, Western brothers.
Come Lets Go In MetroCome on, let’s take the Metro.
But Railway Station RetroBut the railway station is classic.
Payanigalin Kanivana KavanathirkkuFor the kind attention of the passengers,
Chennai MaanagaramThe Chennai metropolis,
Kannai Kavarum Azhagaana PattanamIs a beautiful city that catches the eye.
Adhil Ondru Serndhu EllorumEveryone should join together there,
Kondaadi MagizhanumTo celebrate and find joy.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaaranI’m a man from Chennai.
Nalla Saedhi SollaporangaI’m going to share some good news.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaaranI’m a man from Chennai.
Nalla Saedhi SollaporangaI’m going to share some good news.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaaranI’m a man from Chennai.
Nalla Saedhi SollaporangaI’m going to share some good news.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaarangaI’m a Chennai-ite.
Naan ChennaikaaranI’m a man from Chennai.
Nalla Saedhi SollaporangaI’m going to share some good news.
Annasaalai Tenampettai PudhupettaiAnna Salai, Teynampet, and Pudhupet.
Medavakkam Manampakkam ArumbakkamMedavakkam, Manapakkam, and Arumbakkam.
Valasaravakkam Velacherry VyasarpadiValasaravakkam, Velacherry, and Vyasarpadi.
Ambattur Saali Saali SaaligramamAmbattur, and Saligramam.
Ambattur Saali Saali SaaligramamAmbattur, and Saligramam.
Valasaravakkam Velacherry VyasarpadiValasaravakkam, Velacherry, and Vyasarpadi.
Annasaalai Tenampettai PudhupettaiAnna Salai, Teynampet, and Pudhupet.
Medavakkam Manampakkam ArumbakkamMedavakkam, Manapakkam, and Arumbakkam.
Chennaikaaran Music Video
The English lyrics translation for ‘Chennaikaaran’ documents how residents blend tradition with modern life. Arivu’s work defines belonging through shared geography and daily rhythms.