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Aathoram Karuppu Maadu

From Sakalakala Sambandhi · 1989

Lyricist
Idhaya Chandran
Singer
S. P. Shailaja
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Sakalakala Sambandhi
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
22 May 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaththoram karuppu maadu pachcha pulla maeinchuputtu
Vella paala sorakkiratha paaththiyaa
Aaththoram karuppu maadu pachcha pulla maeinchuputtu
Vella paala sorakkiratha paaththiyaa
Sevappu seval aasa vachchu
Karuththarichcha karuppukkozhi
Vella mutta poduratha kettiyaa paaththiyaa
Kettiyaa…aa….paaththiyaa…aa…
Aaththoram karuppu maadu pachcha pulla maeinchuputtu
Vella paala sorakkiratha paaththiyaa
Aaththoram karuppu maadu pachcha pulla maeinchuputtu
Vella paala sorakkiratha paaththiyaa
Sevappu seval aasa vachchu
Karuththarichcha karuppukkozhi
Vella mutta poduratha kettiyaa paaththiyaa
Hoi kettiyaa…aa….paaththiyaa…aa…
Sooriyanum chandhiranum enna jaadhi enna madham
Bhoomikkaaga vaanaththula kaayuthu
Ooththedukkum aaththu thanni
Jaathi madham paarpathilai
Aasaiyodu dhesamengum outhu
Therinjukka venum neeyum purinjukka venum
Thuru pudikkaama puththiya thodachchukka venum
Aaan jaadhi penn jaadhi rendaeythaan undaiyyaa
Thedhiya paaththukka maalaiya maaththikka
Aaththoram karuppu maadu pachcha pulla maeinchuputtu
Vella paala sorakkiratha paaththiyaa
Aaththoram karuppu maadu pachcha pulla maeinchuputtu
Vella paala sorakkiratha paaththiyaa
Sevappu seval aasa vachchu
Karuththarichcha karuppukkozhi
Vella mutta poduratha kettiyaa paaththiyaa
Yov kettiyaa…aa….paaththiyaa…aa…
Vatta nilaa vaanaththula
Vanthu nikkum neraththula
Kadalum kooda veri eduhthu ponguthu
Odi vanthu thaenedukkum
Kodi kodi vandukkaaga
Thottaththula pookkalellaam yaenguthu
Enna bayam unakku engitta enna kadha irukku
Kottamadippatharkku kaivasam thittam pala irukku
Poi vesham podaathae vennaanu odaathae
Oththiga paaththukka melaththa vaasikka
Aaththoram karuppu maadu pachcha pulla maeinchuputtu
Vella paala sorakkiratha paaththiyaa
Sevappu seval aasa vachchu
Karuththarichcha karuppukkozhi
Vella mutta poduratha kettiyaa paaththiyaa
Kettiyaa…aa….paaththiyaa…aa…
Ada kettiyaa…aa….paaththiyaa…aa…
Kettiyaa…aa….paaththiyaa…aa…
Hoi kettiyaa…aa….paaththiyaa…aa…
By the riverbank, a black cow eats green grass,
and gives white milk—have you seen it?
By the riverbank, a black cow eats green grass,
and gives white milk—have you seen it?
With the red rooster desiring her,
the black hen conceived,
and laid a white egg—have you heard? Have you seen it?
Have you heard? Have you seen it?
By the riverbank, a black cow eats green grass,
and gives white milk—have you seen it?
By the riverbank, a black cow eats green grass,
and gives white milk—have you seen it?
With the red rooster desiring her,
the black hen conceived,
and laid a white egg—have you heard? Have you seen it?
Hey, have you heard? Have you seen it?
What caste or religion do the sun and moon have?
They shine in the sky for the sake of the earth!
The fresh water springing in the river
does not look at caste or religion,
it flows eagerly across the whole land.
You must learn this, you must understand this,
you must wipe the rust off your mind!
There are only two kinds of people, mister: man and woman!
Pick a wedding date and exchange the garlands!
By the riverbank, a black cow eats green grass,
and gives white milk—have you seen it?
By the riverbank, a black cow eats green grass,
and gives white milk—have you seen it?
With the red rooster desiring her,
the black hen conceived,
and laid a white egg—have you heard? Have you seen it?
Hey man, have you heard? Have you seen it?
In the sky, when the round moon
rises and stands,
even the ocean swells in a wild frenzy!
For millions and millions of bees
that come rushing to gather nectar,
all the flowers in the garden yearn!
Why are you afraid of me? What is your excuse?
I have plenty of plans ready to celebrate and have fun!
Don't put on a false act, don't run away saying no!
Rehearse it now so we can beat the wedding drums!
By the riverbank, a black cow eats green grass,
and gives white milk—have you seen it? Hoy!
Hey, with the red rooster desiring her,
the black hen conceived,
and laid a white egg—have you heard? Have you seen it?
Have you heard? Have you seen it?
Hey, have you heard? Have you seen it?
Have you heard? Have you seen it?
Hoy... have you heard? Have you seen it?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Aaththoram Karuppu Maadu is a lively folk-style philosophical song from Sakalakala Sambandhi (1989). The song uses simple, striking rural imagery to deliver a powerful message against casteism and social discrimination. By illustrating that a black cow consuming green grass yields white milk, and a red rooster mating with a black hen produces a white egg, the lyricist demonstrates that nature operates beyond human concepts of color, caste, or creed.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Chromatic Contrast / Visual Imagery

Aaththoram karuppu maadu pachcha pulla maeinchuputtu / Vella paala sorakkiratha paaththiyaa

Uses contrasting color motifs (black cow, green grass, white milk, red rooster, black hen, white egg) to highlight how nature harmonizes differing elements.

Personification / Natural Analogy

Sooriyanum chandhiranum enna jaadhi enna madham / Bhoomikkaaga vaanaththula kaayuthu

Attributes human values of equality to the sun, moon, and river, emphasizing that elements of nature serve all equally without discrimination.

Refrain / Conversational Hook

Kettiyaa…aa….paaththiyaa…aa…

The rhythmic repetition of 'Kettiyaa... paaththiyaa...' engages the listener directly in a colloquial village dialogue style.

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Trivia

Sakalakala Sambandhi (1989) is a comedy-drama directed by Visu, featuring music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film explores family dynamics and social values, with lyrics penned by Idhaya Chandran delivering progressive social messages wrapped in engaging folk tunes.

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