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Lyrics & meaning

Amma Rangamma

From Pambattam · 2023

Lyricist
VC Vadivudaiyan
Singers
Mangli, Malathy Lakshman
Music director
Amrish
Details
Pambattam2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Uthamiye rathinameO virtuous lady, precious gem!
Mangamma petha puthiriyeO daughter born to Mangamma!
Enga manasukulleDeep inside our hearts,
Anba sudammaBestow your warmth and love, Mother!
Male
Uthamiye rathinameO virtuous lady, precious gem!
Mangamma petha puthiriyeO daughter born to Mangamma!
Enga manasukulleDeep inside our hearts,
Anba sudammaBestow your warmth and love, Mother!
Male
Enga manasukulleDeep inside our hearts,
Anba sudammaBestow your warmth and love, Mother!
Enga manasukulleDeep inside our hearts,
Anba sudammaBestow your warmth and love, Mother!
Female
Amma rangammaO Mother Rangamma!
Idhu nama oorammaThis is our own village, Mother!
Female and Chorus :[Female and Chorus:]
Sammi vanthu kaatchi thandhaIf the deity descends and grants a vision,
Sorgam thaanammaThis land becomes pure heaven, Mother!
Female
Amma rangammaO Mother Rangamma!
Idhu nama oorammaThis is our own village, Mother!
Female and Chorus :[Female and Chorus:]
Sammi vanthu kaatchi thandhaIf the deity descends and grants a vision,
Sorgam thaanammaThis land becomes pure heaven, Mother!
Female
Kavalaiya vittuLeave all your worries behind,
Ada melam kottuHey, beat the drums loud!
Female and Chorus :Vaanum mannum[Female and Chorus:] Sky and earth,
Serndhiruka rakki kattuWhere they unite, tie the sacred thread!
Ada vaanum mannumHey, where sky and earth,
Serndhiruka rakki kattuUnite together, tie the sacred thread!
Chorus
Amma rangammaO Mother Rangamma!
Amma rangammaO Mother Rangamma!
Amma rangammaO Mother Rangamma!
Amma rangammaO Mother Rangamma!
Female
Naadu aanda mannan ellamNot every king who ruled a nation,
Makkal manadhil nindrathu illaiLived on in the hearts of the common people.
Makkalukaga vaazhndha mannanBut a king who lived solely for his people,
Sarithirathil azhivathu illaiIs never erased from history.
Female
Veera dheera kadhaigal sollaTo recount tales of courage and valor,
Enga naagamadhi kadhaiyum unduThe legend of our Nagamadhi also stands tall.
Paal kudikum kuzhandhai koodaWhere even a milk-drinking infant,
Vaal pidika thayanguvathillaiDoes not hesitate to grasp a sword.
Female
Amme enga ammeO Mother, our Mother!
Indha sarithiramThis great history,
Endrum azhivadhillai ammeWill never fade away, Mother!
Female
Naadu thaandi odum nadhigalRivers that cross nations,
Kodai veyilil vatruvathillaiDo not dry up even in harsh summer sun.
Ellai illaa kaatru endrumThe boundless wind never,
Veedu katti thanguvathillaiBuilds a home to stay confined.
Female
Alli alli kodukum kaigalHands that continuously give with benevolence,
Samuthiruam pol vatruvathillaiNever run dry, just like the vast ocean.
Engal naagamadhi kaigal endrumThe charitable hands of our Nagamadhi,
Illai endru solvathillaiWill never say 'no' to anyone in need.
Female
Amme enga ammeO Mother, our Mother!
Indha sarithiramThis great history,
Endrum azhivadhillai ammeWill never fade away, Mother!
Female
Kavalaiya vittuLeave all your worries behind,
Ada melam kottuHey, beat the drums loud!
Ada vaanum mannumHey, where sky and earth,
Serndhirukka rakki kattuUnite together, tie the sacred thread!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a high-energy folk-style anthem praising a benevolent leader and deity-like figure named Nagamadhi and Mother Rangamma. It celebrates the deep devotion of the villagers, praising the nobility, courage, and infinite generosity of their ruler. The lyrics contrast temporary rulers with legendary leaders who live on in people's hearts forever due to their selfless deeds.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyme)

Naadu aanda mannan ellam / Makkalukaga vaazhndha mannan

Matching second consonants across lines: 'Uthamiye' and 'Mangamma' (or 'Naadu' and 'Makkal' rhythmically paired across couplets).

Uvamai (Simile)

Samuthiruam pol vatruvathillai

Comparing generous giving hands to an endless ocean that never dries up ('Samuthiruam pol').

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Paal kudikum kuzhandhai kooda / Vaal pidika thayanguvathillai

Exaggerating bravery by stating that even a milk-fed infant hesitates not to grab a sword.

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Trivia

The song is featured in the 2023 Tamil period action-horror film 'Pambattam', starring Jeevan and Mallika Sherawat. It features popular folk singer Mangli alongside Malathy Lakshman, bringing an energetic traditional folk rhythm composed by Amrish.

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