Banana Banana Lyrics
From the movie Kattumarakaran
Banana Banana Song Lyrics is the track from Kattumarakaran Tamil Film – 1995, Starring Prabhu, Eva Grover, Sanghavi, Tej Sapru, Anandaraj, Srividya, Nizhalgal Ravi, M. N. Nambiar, Mohan Raman, Kazan Khan. This song was sung by மனோ. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.
Track Credits & Star Cast
Singers
Star Cast
Banana banana banana hae… Thinaanaa thinaanaa thinaanaa
Thannaanaa thannaanaa thannaanaa hae… Sonnaanaa sonnaanaa sonnaanaa
You touch me touch me touch me O latchumi latchumi latchumi
You kichu me kichu me kichu me O latchumi latchumi latchumi
Male Chorus : Banana banana banana hae… Thinaanaa thinaanaa thinaanaa
Female Chorus : Hoi banana banana banana hae…
Hoi thinaanaa thinaanaa thinaanaa
Nalla thamizh irukku Thaen polavae namakku
Nammaathaa thandha sothu Ingae innum unakku
English ellaam edhukku Venaamunnu odhukku
Kattu pattu kedandhaa Potta pulla
Thattu kettu thirinjaa nalladhillae Hae anbu panbum irundhaa
Ooru thozhum Rendum kettu nadandhaa peru kedum
Pollaadha vellaadaa thullaadhae Munnaalae vandhaalae muttaadhae
Banana banana banana hae… Thinaanaa thinaanaa thinaanaa
Thannaanaa thannaanaa thannaanaa hae… Sonnaanaa sonnaanaa sonnaanaa
You touch me touch me touch me O latchumi latchumi latchumi
You kichu me kichu me kichu me O latchumi latchumi latchumi
Female Chorus : Hoi banana banana banana hae…
Hoi thinaanaa thinaanaa thinaanaa
Yahhoo…
Male Chorus : Banana banana banana hae… Thinaanaa thinaanaa thinaanaa
Enga makkal nenachaa Eera vala virichaa
Sikkaadha meenum illae Thappu thandaa purinjaa
Thaavi ingae kudhichaa Thappaadhammaa pudichaa
Uppu thanni kudichu Vandhavan di
Minnal mazhai idiyil Ninnavan di
Hae vambu thumbu valarthaa Kettavan di
Othukkittu odhungu kuppa vandi
Ennodu ennaalum muttaadhae Mullaaven munnaalae thattaadhae
Female Chorus : Banana banana banana hae… Thinaanaa thinaanaa thinaanaa
Thannaanaa thannaanaa thannaanaa hae… Sonnaanaa sonnaanaa sonnaanaa
You touch me touch me touch me O latchumi latchumi latchumi
You kichu me kichu me kichu me O latchumi latchumi latchumi
Hae
Female Chorus : Banana banana banana hae… Thinaanaa thinaanaa thinaanaa
Hae haa haaa Female Chorus : Thannaanaa thannaanaa
Thannaanaa hae… Sonnaanaa sonnaanaa sonnaanaa
Song Meaning & Analysis
The song 'Banana Banana' from the movie 'Kattumarakaran' is a vibrant and assertive piece that blends playful rhythmic sounds with a strong message of cultural pride and traditional values. It begins with catchy, almost nonsensical phrases, including English words like 'touch me' and 'kichu me' directed at a character named Lakshmi, setting a lighthearted and teasing tone. However, the core of the song quickly shifts to a powerful endorsement of the Tamil language and culture, portraying it as a precious inheritance from ancestors and questioning the need for foreign influences like English.
Beyond cultural assertion, the lyrics also convey a stern warning against misbehavior and a declaration of the speaker's resilience and strength. It advises young women to remain disciplined and warns against straying from good conduct, emphasizing that respect comes from virtue. The song's protagonist asserts their toughness, having faced life's storms, and warns others not to challenge them, using metaphors like a 'naughty white goat' and a 'thorn.' It's a dynamic blend of playful banter, cultural affirmation, and a firm declaration of self-worth and traditional values.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Banana Banana?
Banana Banana is sung by மனோ.
Which movie is Banana Banana from?
The song Banana Banana is featured in the movie Kattumarakaran.
Who wrote the lyrics for Banana Banana?
The lyrics for Banana Banana were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.
Is English translation available for Banana Banana lyrics?
Yes! Banana Banana lyrics from Kattumarakaran include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Banana Banana lyrics?
The song 'Banana Banana' from the movie 'Kattumarakaran' is a vibrant and assertive piece that blends playful rhythmic sounds with a strong message of cultural pride and traditional values. It begins with catchy, almost nonsensical phrases, including English words like 'touch me' and 'kichu me' directed at a character named Lakshmi, setting a lighthearted and teasing tone. However, the core of the song quickly shifts to a powerful endorsement of the Tamil language and culture, portraying it as a precious inheritance from ancestors and questioning the need for foreign influences like English. Beyond cultural assertion, the lyrics also convey a stern warning against misbehavior and a declaration of the speaker's resilience and strength. It advises young women to remain disciplined and warns against straying from good conduct, emphasizing that respect comes from virtue. The song's protagonist asserts their toughness, having faced life's storms, and warns others not to challenge them, using metaphors like a 'naughty white goat' and a 'thorn.' It's a dynamic blend of playful banter, cultural affirmation, and a firm declaration of self-worth and traditional values.
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