WHAT DOES NAATU NAATU MEAN?

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RRR at the Golden Globes

MM Keeravani picked up the Best Original Song at this year's Globes for his work on RRR's Naatu Naatu. Credit: AP [{ "selector": ".lwtwd-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Dance Hit of 2022

Intended as a merry dance number, the Telugu song has been trending on Reels and at awards. [{ "selector": ".qiqtm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What Does "Naatu" Mean?

The word "Naatu" simply translates to "Dance" and the chorus is a call to dance together. [{ "selector": ".idfze-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What Does The Chorus Mean?

The chorus also translates to "dance like you've eaten a green chilli" and "dance like a sharp knife". [{ "selector": ".swxae-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Meaning Of The Pre-Chorus

The line "Na pata soodu" comes just before the chorus and translates to "listen to my song". [{ "selector": ".zawqa-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The First Verse

The first verse asks the listener to dance like an aggressive bull, a temple dancer and young boys [{ "selector": ".uuiwe-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Second Verse

The next verse continues to describe the dance using examples of drums and birds. [{ "selector": ".szltw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

The Third Verse

The closing verse asks people to dance with earth-trembling energy till dust rises into the air. [{ "selector": ".wdgnx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Who Composed & Wrote It?

MM Keeravani composed the track while Chandrabose penned the lyrics of Naatu Naatu. Credit: RRR Twitter [{ "selector": ".naaax-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".xpgip-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".jkplw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Who Sang Naatu Naatu?

Rahul Sipligunj and Keeravani's son Kaala Bhairava provide the vocals for Naatu Naatu. Credit: RRR Twitter [{ "selector": ".gwffk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".refod-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ewttg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Next Stop: Oscars

After its win at Golden Globes 2023, Naatu Naatu's odds of winning an Oscar have increased! Credit: RRR Twitter [{ "selector": ".fdxur-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-58.09px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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