Ela Mandela Lyrics
From the movie Mandela
Ela Mandela Song Lyrics is the track from Mandela Tamil Film – 2021, Starring Yogi Babu, G. M. Sundar, Kanna Ravi, Sangili Murugan, Sheela Rajkumar, Arumugam Bala, Prasanna Balachandran, George Mariyan, Senthikumari, Subadhini Subramanian. This song was sung by அந்தோணி தாசன், அறிவு மற்றும் முசா மஷியனே. The music was composed by Bharath Sankar.
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Bum bum bum bum
Ela Mandela ela…
Ela… Mandela ela…
Ela Mandela ela…
Ela… Mandela ela…
Annadang kaachikku Ponnaada thookkittu
Ambani vandhachu le… Vambana pottikku unnoda vote-ukku
Demand-u undaachu le…
Cutting-u shaving-u Kattaandharai ippo sitting-eh style-aachu le
Kappeesu meenukku leg piece-ah kaamichu Ukkara vechachu le…
Aattatha vaalukku out-aana ball-ukku Vote ID thandhachu le…
Ela Mandela ela…
Ela… Mandela ela…
Ela Mandela ela…
Ela… Mandela ela…
Vaanga Mr Mandela Motta poda vandhela
Oorukkulla oruthanum agapadala Vellai mudikkaran
Pullukattu thaadikaaran Oravunnu sollikida oruthan illai
Ilichavaayana nethu nethu Kulicha odanae soakku soakku
Pozhappu vanguthu kaathu kaathu Kedaicha peru ippa mandela mandela
Savaram panna coolie-ah Oru savaram thangam poduya
Pappa bappa bappa Pappa bappa bappa
Pappa bappa bappa Pappa bappa bappa
Vivaram konjam kooruya Ivan power-ah vandhu paaruya
Un card-ah konjam kaamiya Nee vote-u podura saamy-ah
All : Eh thalai vandachu le Selai senjachu le
Kodi nattachu le Vedi pattasu pattasu
Aaraathi edunga da Raasava paaratti paadungada
Indha naattoda manamtha Kaapatha vandhaaru da
Pappa bappa bappa Pappa bappa bappa
Pappa bappa bappa Pappa bappa bappa
Pappa bappa bappa Pappa bappa bappa
Pappa bappa bappa Pappa bappa bappa
Quarter-ah thaada Yokkiyan yaaruda
Koottam thaana serum paaruda Summa thandha vangi poduda
Nee vaangum panamae Ungappan kaasu da
Annadang kaachikku Ponnaada thookkittu
Ambani vandhachu le… Vambana pottikku unnoda vote-ukku
Demand-u undaachu le… Cutting-u shaving-u
Kattaandharai ippo Sitting-eh style-aachu le
Kappeesu meenukku Leg piece-ah kaamichu
Ukkara vechachu le… Aattatha vaalukku out-aana ball-ukku
Vote ID thandhachu le…
Ela Mandela ela…
Ela… Mandela ela…
Ela Mandela ela…
Ela… Mandela ela…
Ela Mandela ela…
Ela… Mandela ela…
Song Meaning & Analysis
The song 'Ela Mandela' is a satirical and energetic commentary on the electoral process in rural India, particularly focusing on how an ordinary, often overlooked individual suddenly gains immense importance during election season. The lyrics highlight the transformation of the protagonist, a barber named Mandela, from a simpleton with no social standing or family to a revered figure whose single vote becomes the deciding factor in a local election. The song humorously depicts politicians showering him with attention and bribes, even comparing his newfound status to that of a king or a god, with even the richest (Ambani) coming to seek his favor.
Beyond the individual's journey, the song also critiques the transactional nature of politics, where voters are swayed by freebies and alcohol, and politicians resort to various tactics to secure votes. It cynically points out that the money offered to voters is essentially their own public money. The overall mood is celebratory yet critical, using hyperbole and local colloquialisms to paint a vivid picture of the election circus, where even the most insignificant person can become a temporary kingmaker, reflecting the power dynamics and absurdities of democratic processes at the grassroots level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Ela Mandela?
Ela Mandela is sung by அந்தோணி தாசன், அறிவு மற்றும் முசா மஷியனே.
Which movie is Ela Mandela from?
The song Ela Mandela is featured in the movie Mandela.
Who wrote the lyrics for Ela Mandela?
The lyrics for Ela Mandela were written by Unknown with music composed by Bharath Sankar.
Is English translation available for Ela Mandela lyrics?
Yes! Ela Mandela lyrics from Mandela include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Ela Mandela lyrics?
The song 'Ela Mandela' is a satirical and energetic commentary on the electoral process in rural India, particularly focusing on how an ordinary, often overlooked individual suddenly gains immense importance during election season. The lyrics highlight the transformation of the protagonist, a barber named Mandela, from a simpleton with no social standing or family to a revered figure whose single vote becomes the deciding factor in a local election. The song humorously depicts politicians showering him with attention and bribes, even comparing his newfound status to that of a king or a god, with even the richest (Ambani) coming to seek his favor. Beyond the individual's journey, the song also critiques the transactional nature of politics, where voters are swayed by freebies and alcohol, and politicians resort to various tactics to secure votes. It cynically points out that the money offered to voters is essentially their own public money. The overall mood is celebratory yet critical, using hyperbole and local colloquialisms to paint a vivid picture of the election circus, where even the most insignificant person can become a temporary kingmaker, reflecting the power dynamics and absurdities of democratic processes at the grassroots level.