Tenma, M.S Krsna, Gana Muthu, and others deliver ‘Rangarattinam’ from the album ‘Natchathiram Nagargirathu.’ Lyricist Arivu pairs with composer Tenma for a track radiating communal joy through layered instrumentation.
Released: August 22, 2022
Rangarattinam
M.S Krsna | Tenma • From “Natchathiram Nagargirathu”
Natchathiram Nagargirathu’s Rangarattinam Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Arivu’s lyrics reject sorrow with lines like ‘There’s no time to cry in sorrow.’ The Ferris wheel metaphor represents life’s cyclical motion, described as ‘spinning around, up and down’ to illustrate inevitable changes.
Oh Ho Ho Oo Shining Like A StarOh ho ho, oh, shining like a star.
Rappapa PabapaRappapa pabapa.
Aagasam Bagakkum Manna KiliyeOh, darling parrot that splits the sky,
Yegantha Yevolo Vanna Kiliyea lonely and colorful parrot.
Meenavin Meenayin Vandha KiliyeA parrot that came from a fish’s eye,
Mainakkal Kai Korkum Manja Kiliyea yellow parrot holding hands with the myna birds.
Theechethum Theerara Neela VanameOh, blue sky, your fiery touch is endless,
Neela Vanameoh, blue sky.
Pakkathil Varaya Pancha BhoothameOh, five elements, won’t you come near me?
Pancha BhoothameOh, five elements.
Va Machan Vazha Than Indha VazhkaiyeCome on, my friend, this life is for living.
Sogathil Azha Than Neram IllayeThere’s no time to cry in sorrow.
Anubavi Anubavi AnubaviExperience it, experience it, experience it.
Kathodu Siragadi Siragadi SiragadiSpread your wings to the wind, again and again.
Koothadi Marupadi Marupadi MarupadiDance again, again, and again.
Suththi Vandhu Mela Keezha KatturanguSpinning around, up and down, it mesmerizes you.
Rattinam Than Vazhkai InbamThe Ferris wheel itself is life’s great joy.
Varamadi Varamadi VaramadiIt’s a gift, it’s a gift, it’s a gift.
Vara Vara VaraAs it comes, as it comes, as it comes.
Niramadi Niramadi Niramadi NiramathiIt’s color, it’s color, it’s color, full of color.
Niliradi Niliradi Niliradi UlagaminguStand firm, stand firm, stand firm in this world.
Samamadi Samamadi Samamadi YavumeEverything here is equal, equal, equal.
Oh Oh Oh Oh Shining Like A StarOh, oh, oh, oh, shining like a star.
Rappapa Pabapa Like A Moving StarRappapa pabapa, like a moving star.
We Are The Brightest Team Shalalala ShalalalaWe are the brightest team, shalalala, shalalala.
No Matter Where You From Or Who You AreNo matter where you’re from or who you are.
Thattumma Sola Thattu Thakkalikki Mukka DhudduPop the kernels of corn, a quarter for the tomato.
Kottumma Nalu Kottu Pattalathu MachanukkuGive four claps for our soldier friend.
Puttuma Seeni Puttu Chikki Mukki ChippayikiSweet ‘puttu’ rice cakes for our swaggering soldier.
Gethimma Kannam Rendum Katti Putta KannapoochireSqueeze those cheeks and let’s play blind man’s bluff.
Nallima Nalli NalliGently, gently now,
Killi Kottu Koththamallipinch and pluck the cilantro.
Pallimma Palli PalliLizard, oh lizard, lizard,
Pallam Vettum Pallangolithe ‘pallanguli’ game that carves out hollows.
Venilla Velli VelliThe moonlight is silver, so silver,
Koora Kotta Gundumallia basket overflowing with jasmine.
Oottam Ninnu PuttaIf the race comes to a halt,
Dhandanakka Dhanukku Thandithe celebration just keeps going on!
We Are The GreatestWe are the greatest.
We Are The BrightestWe are the brightest.
We Are The WisestWe are the wisest.
We Are The FutureWe are the future.
We Are The MakersWe are the makers.
We Are The ShakersWe are the shakers.
We Are The FightersWe are the fighters.
We Are The RighteousWe are the righteous.
Rangarattinam Music Video
Universal equality drives the ‘Rangarattinam’ lyrics meaning, explicitly stating ‘everything here is equal’ while urging collective celebration. Tenma’s composition supports this message with vibrant, kinetic production.