The song has upbeat and peppy lyrics. Rajinikanth called Shahrukh Khan, the lead actor of the film, on 5 August to praise the song and lyrics of "Lungi Dance". Khan claimed it was a special track in honour of the leading actor of Southern India. He said, "I thought the timing is good. If you don't pay a tribute to Rajini sir in a film called Chennai Express, then it is incomplete".Excerpts from the lyrics of the song include:

All the Rajini fans - Thalaiva
Don't miss the chance - Thalaiva
All the Rajini fans - Thalaiva
Don't miss the chance - Do This
Lungi dance, lungi dance...