Bharath Sankar, Mano Eswaran, and Dhanush deliver a fiery voice in the album Mandela. Lyricist Arivu and composer Bharath Sankar craft an urgent, rebellious sound. The track serves as a direct call to action for listeners.
Released: March 27, 2021
Mic Testing
Bharath Sankar | Mano Eswaran • From “Mandela”
Mic Testing Lyrics Translation – Mandela Soundtrack
Arivu writes about the power of a single vote to dismantle injustice. He paraphrases that people beg for five years and ask when they will eat with dignity. The lyrics command listeners to shut corrupt leaders out immediately.
Mic TestingMic check.
Onnu Rendu MoonuOne, two, three.
Setah Pottu Solla Poren NanuI’m about to lay it all out now.
Nadakkuthu De Kedaikkuthu DeIt’s happening, we’re getting what we want.
Nenachathellam Ippo Palikkuthu DeEverything we imagined is finally coming true.
Kai Thatti Kumbala Than KoottiClap your hands and gather the crowd,
Onnu Serndhu Weightah Konjam Kattilet’s unite and show them our power.
Adaikkanum De Mudikkanum DeWe’ve got to shut them down, we’ve got to end this.
Thadukka Vandha Etti Othaikkanum DeIf anyone tries to stop us, we’ve got to kick them aside.
Kandukkama Thalli NikkatheDon’t stand back and just ignore it,
Sindhikkama Maiyum Vaikkathedon’t you cast your vote without thinking.
Nadathanume RanagalameIt’s time to create a scene,
Thirunthanume Illai Thiruthanumeeither they’ll change, or we’ll force the change.
Oruthan Voteukku Than Thale ThillaleFor a single vote, let the chant rise up,
Nadakkum Attathukku Podu Thillalefor the drama that’s unfolding, let the chant rise up.
Kedutha Koottathukku Thale ThillaleAgainst that corrupt crowd, let the chant rise up,
Izhuthu Gateah Podu Udane Udanedrag the gate shut on them, right now, right now.
Ilasana Pattalamum Pakkuvama OnnachuThe younger generation has thoughtfully come together,
Pazhasana Thathuvamum Thappunnu Than Ayachuand the old ways of thinking have been proven wrong.
Anju Varusham Kenji KedappomFor five years, we’re forced to beg,
Nenja Nimithi Eppo Kanji Kudippomwhen can we finally stand tall and eat with dignity?
Enni Paru EllarukkagaThink about it, for everyone’s sake,
Sandai Podu Un Sandhathikkagafight for your own descendants.
Nelaikkanum De Thazhaikkanum DeWe must be established, we must flourish,
Thadukka Vandha Etti Odhaikkanum Deif anyone tries to stop us, we’ve got to kick them aside.
Oruthan Voteukku Than Thale ThillaleFor a single vote, let the chant rise up,
Nadakkum Attathukku Podu Thillalefor the drama that’s unfolding, let the chant rise up.
Kedutha Koottathukku Thale ThillaleAgainst that corrupt crowd, let the chant rise up,
Izhuthu Gateah Podu Udane Udane Udanedrag the gate shut on them, right now, right now, right now.
Mic Testing Music Video
Bharath Sankar’s Mic Testing lyrics in English emphasize a demand for self-respect and voter unity. The message urges people to force change and end political complacency.