
Mercury Pookkal Lyrics
From the movie Ratchagan
Mercury Pookkal Song Lyrics is the track from Ratchagan Tamil Film – 1997. This song was sung by அனுபாமா, ஸ்வர்ணலதா. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.
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Music & Lyrics
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Mercury pookal Model nilaakal
Varumbothu jolikkum bhoomi
Rainbow meengal Rangeela maangal
Valaiveesi thotraargal vaalibargal
Minalae minalae Eh jannalae jannalae
Vizhi rendum minnalae Vilaketrum jannalae
Oru kan paarvaithaan pattaal Ini ellamae maarum
We want power Vendum vendum vendum power
We want power Vendum vendum vendum power
Mercury pookal Model nilaakal
Varumbothu jolikkum bhoomi
Autograph naangal potta Paper koodathaan USA dollaraai maarum
Bill clinton white house kooda Naangal sendraalae azhagae vaavena koorum
Naangal thotta rickshawthaan Gypsy aagumae hey
Kaigal pattaal koovam neer Pepsi aagumae
Sivandhaal candy tin polae Sirithaal playwatson polae
Nangal sellum pakkamthaan Desam thirumbum
Ingae thaan natta nadu iravil kooda Veiyil adikkum
We want power Vendum vendum vendum power
We want power Vendum vendum vendum power
Mercury pookal Model nilaakal
Varumbothu jolikkum bhoomi
Washington stonewash maatti Theruvil vandhaalae
Adadaa traffic jam thaan Eve teasing seiyum yaarum
Pakkam vandhaalae Vedikkum nuclear bombthaan
Ennai paathu veesaathae Paper arrow thaanhaan
Unnai polae oor engum Public hero thaan
Unnakku diana naan alla Ennakku charles nee alla
Love endru sonnalae romba allergy Aiyayo love panna waste aagum
Namma energy
We want power Vendum vendum vendum power
We want power Vendum vendum vendum power
Mercury pookal Model nilaakal
Varumbothu jolikkum bhoomi
Rainbow meengal Rangeela maangal
Valaiveesi thotraargal vaalibargal
Minalae minalae Eh jannalae jannalae
Vizhi rendum minnalae Vilaketrum jannalae
Oru kan paarvai thaan pattaal Ini ellamae maarum
Song Meaning & Analysis
The song "Mercury Pookkal" from "Ratchagan" is a vibrant and energetic anthem of youthful confidence and self-assertion, primarily from a female perspective. The lyrics portray young women as powerful, captivating, and trendsetting figures who command attention and respect. They are described with exaggerated, almost fantastical imagery – "Mercury flowers" and "model moons" that make the earth sparkle, and their eyes are like lightning that can change everything with a single glance. The repeated chant of "We want power" underscores their desire for agency and influence, rejecting traditional subservient roles.
The song humorously boasts about their transformative touch, claiming that even a signed paper becomes a dollar, a rickshaw turns into a luxury car, and the polluted Cooum river becomes Pepsi. They assert their global appeal, suggesting that even the White House would welcome them. The lyrics also convey a strong sense of independence and a playful disdain for conventional romance, stating that love is an "allergy" and a waste of energy. This reflects a modern, self-reliant attitude, where personal ambition and power take precedence over romantic entanglements, making it an empowering and rebellious declaration of youth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Mercury Pookkal?
Mercury Pookkal is sung by அனுபாமா, ஸ்வர்ணலதா.
Which movie is Mercury Pookkal from?
The song Mercury Pookkal is featured in the movie Ratchagan.
Who wrote the lyrics for Mercury Pookkal?
The lyrics for Mercury Pookkal were written by Vaali with music composed by A. R. Rahman.
Is English translation available for Mercury Pookkal lyrics?
Yes! Mercury Pookkal lyrics from Ratchagan include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Mercury Pookkal lyrics?
The song "Mercury Pookkal" from "Ratchagan" is a vibrant and energetic anthem of youthful confidence and self-assertion, primarily from a female perspective. The lyrics portray young women as powerful, captivating, and trendsetting figures who command attention and respect. They are described with exaggerated, almost fantastical imagery – "Mercury flowers" and "model moons" that make the earth sparkle, and their eyes are like lightning that can change everything with a single glance. The repeated chant of "We want power" underscores their desire for agency and influence, rejecting traditional subservient roles. The song humorously boasts about their transformative touch, claiming that even a signed paper becomes a dollar, a rickshaw turns into a luxury car, and the polluted Cooum river becomes Pepsi. They assert their global appeal, suggesting that even the White House would welcome them. The lyrics also convey a strong sense of independence and a playful disdain for conventional romance, stating that love is an "allergy" and a waste of energy. This reflects a modern, self-reliant attitude, where personal ambition and power take precedence over romantic entanglements, making it an empowering and rebellious declaration of youth.
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