Santhosh Dhayanidhi’s ‘Baba Black Sheep’ album track features R J Vignesh’s lyrics and Dhayanidhi’s composition. This high-energy anthem channels schoolyard defiance through pounding beats and teenage bravado.
Released: June 13, 2023
Naanga Gethu
Gana Muthu | Santhosh Dhayanidhi • From “Baba Black Sheep”
Baba Black Sheep’s Naanga Gethu Tamil Lyrics English Translation
R J Vignesh frames friendship as sacred with ‘Natpae Nammoda Worship-ungo’, comparing it to tear-wiping kerchiefs. His ‘Idhu Teenage-uh Thottam’ lyrics reject overthinking for impulsive action within youth’s metaphorical garden.
Let’s GoLet’s go.
Schoolu KullaInside the school,
Dona PolaLike a ‘boss’,
Aadippaaru SalpilaeWatch us move with ‘stylish flair’.
Oiyaaramaa UniformilGracefully in our uniforms,
Pirichu Meiyu SalpilaeWe’re tearing it up with ‘swagger’.
Let’s GoLet’s go.
Parakkura PayapullaWe’re the kids who are flying high,
Padhattamae NamakkillaAnd we don’t have any fear.
Arattura MeratturaYou chatter and you threaten,
Uruttellaam UrutturaKeeping up with all your ‘bluffs’.
Thimirula YegurunaaIf you jump up with arrogance,
Thirumpidum PaathukkoWatch out, it’ll come back to you.
Adhuppula ThogurunnaaIf you get caught in the ‘heat’,
Adi Vizhum KettukkoListen up, you’re gonna get a beating.
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’,
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’,
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’,
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’.
Paanchi VaromWe’re pouncing forward,
Padhungi NilluSo stay hidden.
Naanga Gethu DaaWe’ve got ‘swagger’, man.
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’,
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’.
Yeri VaromWe’re rising up,
Oram OthuSo move to the side.
Eastu WestuEast or West,
Northu SouthuNorth or South,
Naanga Gethu DaaWe’ve got ‘swagger’, man.
Aei Schoolu KullaInside the school,
Dona PolaLike a ‘boss’,
Aadippaaru SalpilaeWatch us move with ‘stylish flair’.
Oiyaaramaa UniformilGracefully in our uniforms,
Pirichu MeiyudaTearing it up, man.
Dhammaa ThunduIn this tiny,
Lifeu KullaLittle slice of life,
Yemmaam Periya Risku DaaThere’s such a massive risk, man.
Jeyikkum Vara ThokkaEven if we’re down,
Naanga Thayanga Maattom DaaWe won’t hesitate until we win.
Aei Baa Baa BlacksheepHey, Baa Baa Black Sheep,
Aei Baa Baa BlacksheepHey, Baa Baa Black Sheep,
Aei Baa Baa BlacksheepHey, Baa Baa Black Sheep,
Aei Baa Baa BlacksheepHey, Baa Baa Black Sheep.
Maadi Padi OnnuStep one on the stairs,
Mathappu RenduSparkler number two,
Sola Pori MoonuPopped corn number three,
Sukaapi NaaluGinger coffee number four,
Aipasi AinjuThe month of ‘Aipasi’ is five,
Avarakkaa PinjuTender broad beans,
Thottila BommaThe doll in the cradle,
Thodadhadaa RajaDon’t you touch it, ‘king’.
AeiHey,
Dhumukku Apukku RapakkudhaanFeel the folk rhythm of the beat,
Dhumma Rapakku RapakkudhaanLet the drums just play on,
Dhumukku Apukku RapakkudhaanFeel the folk rhythm of the beat,
Dhumma Rapakku RapakkudhaanLet the drums just play on.
Ghumukku Apukku GumukkudhaanKeep the energy rising high,
Ghumma Ghumma GhumukkudhaanLet the bass keep thumping,
Ghumukku Apukku GumukkudhaanKeep the energy rising high,
Ghumma Ghumma GhumukkudhaanLet the bass keep thumping.
Idhu Teenageuh ThottamThis is a teenage garden,
Feel Panna MaattomAnd we won’t overthink things.
Thittam PottuWith a solid plan,
Saththam PodumWe’re making some noise,
Karuppu Aadu KoottamLike a flock of ‘Black Sheep’.
Idhu Yellaiyillaa AattamThis is a game without limits,
Namba 2k Kids KottamBy our tribe of ‘2K kids’.
Ninaichadha NadathuvomWe’ll make our thoughts happen,
Kanavaiyum KadathuvomAnd we’ll carry our dreams forward.
Natpae NammodaFriendship is our
Worshipungo‘Form of worship’.
Kanneer ThodaikkindraIt’s the ‘handkerchief’
KerchiefungoThat wipes away our tears.
Adhuve IniFrom now on, it’s just
Baba BlacksheepungoThe ‘Baba Black Sheep’ way.
Aeingo EttippongoHey, take a look,
Yenga Mettu FullaOur whole tune is
Hittuh ThaangoA total ‘hit’.
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’,
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’,
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’,
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’.
Paanchi VaromWe’re pouncing forward,
Padhungi NilluSo stay hidden.
Naanga Gethu DaaWe’ve got ‘swagger’, man.
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’,
Naanga GethuWe’ve got ‘swagger’.
Yeri VaromWe’re rising up,
Oram OthuSo move to the side.
Eastu WestuEast or West,
Northu SouthuNorth or South,
Naanga Gethu DaaWe’ve got ‘swagger’, man.
Aei Schoolu KullaInside the school,
Dona PolaLike a ‘boss’,
Aadippaaru SalpilaeWatch us move with ‘stylish flair’.
Oiyaaramaa UniformilGracefully in our uniforms,
Pirichu MeiyudaTearing it up, man.
Dhammaa ThunduIn this tiny,
Lifeu KullaLittle slice of life,
Yemmaam Periya Risku DaaThere’s such a massive risk, man.
Jeyikkum Vara ThokkaEven if we’re down,
Naanga Thayanga Maattom DaaWe won’t hesitate until we win.
Naanga Gethu Music Video
Confident non-conformity dominates the Naanga Gethu lyrics meaning. Santhosh Dhayanidhi’s music amplifies generational pride through the repurposed nursery rhyme hook and unapologetic swagger declarations.