Shakalaka Baby Cover Art

Shakalaka Baby Lyrics

From the movie Mudhalvan

Shakalaka Baby Song Lyrics is the track from Mudhalvan Tamil Film – 1999, Starring Arjun Sarja, Raghuvaran, Manisha Koirala, Manivannan, Vadivelu, Laila, Kalairani, Vijayakumar, Cochin Haneefa, Fathima Babu. This song was sung by பிரவின் மணி. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman. Lyrics works penned by Vairamuthu.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

AR
Music DirectorA. R. Rahman
V
LyricistVairamuthu

Singers

பம
Singerபிரவின் மணி

Star Cast

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Paara raa ra baa…aaaaa…ohoooo

Shakalaka baby shakalaka baby Lookku vida thonalaiyaa
Shakalaka baby shakalaka baby Love panna thonalaiyaa

No no no no no no no no no no no No no no no no no no no no no no
No no no no no no no no no no no No no no no no no no no no no no

Shakalaka baby shakalaka baby Lookku vida thonalaiyaa
Shakalaka baby shakalaka baby Love panna thonalaiyaa

No no no no no no no no no no no No no no no no no no no no no no

Vaarthai yendru sollivizhum Rojaa ondrai veesi paaru
Shaiyo shaiyo shaiyo shaiyo

No no no no no no no no no no no No no no no no no no no no no no

Papapa papapapapa bayam yenna Thathatha thathathathatha thadai yenna
Ullaththil ulladhu ellaam Letter ondril pottaal yenna

No no no no no no no no no no no No no no no no no no no no no no

Yeh shakalaka baby shakalaka baby Lookku vida thonalaiyaa
Shakalaka baby shakalaka baby Love panna thonalaiyaa

Incircle incircle incircle Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Kadarkaraiyil sudum veyil tharaiyil Pagal pannirandil sandhithiruppom
Oh oh oh oh oh oh Oru coca colavil rendu kuzhalgallittu
Saayangaalam varai kudithiruppom

No no no no no no no no no no no No no no no no no no no no no no

En sattai mela icecream koottipo Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Adhai thudaikkindra saakkil ennai thottuppo Shai yaiyai yaiyai yaiyai yaiyyaa

Fridayil templekku koottittuppo
Saturdayil discotheque koottittuppo
Sundayil titanic koottittuppo koottittuppo

Na na na na na na na na na na na Na na na na na na na na na na na

Yeh shakalaka baby shakalaka baby Lookku vida thonalaiyaa
Yeh karobaa… Shakalaka baby shakalaka baby
Love panna thonalaiyaa

No no no no no no no no no no no No no no no no no no no no no no
Yei yei yei yei

Naan pennaanadhum nee aanaanadhum Yen yekku dhujae kae liyae
Kitta vaa yekku dhujae yekku dhujae Yekku dhujae kae liyae
Yekku dhujae yekku dhujae Yekku dhujae kae liyae

No no no no no no no no no no no No no no no no no no no no no no

Kissaan dhoosa bhisaa Hakkaa rambhaa
Hey hey hey hey Yennaangadaa aachu ungalukku
Ooooo…oooo

Pengalai verupavanaa Nee irubhadhil mudhiyavanaa
Indiraththin kadaikkuttiyaa Shaiyo horae…

Aasai innum varavillaiyaa Nee meesai vaitha chedi kodiyaa
Haahaahaaha Kimuvil pirandhavanaa shaiyo horae…

Lovela vizhundhu Lifela yezhundhu
Aanghal dhaadi vechom podhum podhum Ponnunga padippil
Adhigam jeyikka Naanga kotta vittom kotta vittom

Lovela layichaa lovela layichaa Vaazhkkai odi vidum odi vidum
Lifela jeyichaa lifela jeyichaa Ponnunga thedivarum odi varum

Ya shakalaka baby shakalaka baby Lookku vida thonalaiyaa

Shakalaka baby shakalaka baby Love panna thonalaiyae

Ya shakalaka baby shakalaka baby Love panna thonalaiyaa

{I don’t want i don’t want i don’t want to love
I don’t want i don’t want i don’t want to lose} (2)

Hey poyaa adios sum ego

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song 'Shakalaka Baby' is a vibrant and playful exchange, primarily featuring a man's persistent attempts to woo a woman who initially resists his advances. The male voice repeatedly asks why she doesn't feel like looking at him or falling in love, while the female voice responds with a firm 'No.' He tries various romantic overtures, from suggesting simple gestures like throwing a rose or writing a letter, to proposing elaborate dates like meeting at the beach, sharing a drink, or visiting a temple, discotheque, and even a movie. He playfully questions her lack of interest, calling her 'old at twenty' or 'born in B.C.,' implying she's outdated in her views on love.

The latter part of the song introduces a more reflective, perhaps cynical, perspective on love and life. It suggests that men have 'grown beards' (matured or given up) after experiencing love, while women are excelling academically. A piece of advice is offered: getting too engrossed in love can make life pass by, but achieving success in life will naturally attract partners. The song concludes with the woman's direct English statement, "I don't want to love, I don't want to lose," revealing her underlying fear of vulnerability and potential heartbreak. The overall mood is energetic and flirtatious, with a touch of emotional depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Shakalaka Baby?

Shakalaka Baby is sung by பிரவின் மணி.

Which movie is Shakalaka Baby from?

The song Shakalaka Baby is featured in the movie Mudhalvan.

Who wrote the lyrics for Shakalaka Baby?

The lyrics for Shakalaka Baby were written by Vairamuthu with music composed by A. R. Rahman.

Is English translation available for Shakalaka Baby lyrics?

Yes! Shakalaka Baby lyrics from Mudhalvan include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Shakalaka Baby lyrics?

The song 'Shakalaka Baby' is a vibrant and playful exchange, primarily featuring a man's persistent attempts to woo a woman who initially resists his advances. The male voice repeatedly asks why she doesn't feel like looking at him or falling in love, while the female voice responds with a firm 'No.' He tries various romantic overtures, from suggesting simple gestures like throwing a rose or writing a letter, to proposing elaborate dates like meeting at the beach, sharing a drink, or visiting a temple, discotheque, and even a movie. He playfully questions her lack of interest, calling her 'old at twenty' or 'born in B.C.,' implying she's outdated in her views on love. The latter part of the song introduces a more reflective, perhaps cynical, perspective on love and life. It suggests that men have 'grown beards' (matured or given up) after experiencing love, while women are excelling academically. A piece of advice is offered: getting too engrossed in love can make life pass by, but achieving success in life will naturally attract partners. The song concludes with the woman's direct English statement, "I don't want to love, I don't want to lose," revealing her underlying fear of vulnerability and potential heartbreak. The overall mood is energetic and flirtatious, with a touch of emotional depth.

Song Details

Song NameShakalaka Baby
Singersபிரவின் மணி
LyricistVairamuthu
LanguageTamil

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