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Boomiyum Thoonguthada

From Muthalali Amma · 1990

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
Chandrabose
Details
Muthalali Amma1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Kokkara kokkara kokkara kokkaraCock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo
Kokkara kokkara kokkara kokkaraCock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo
Kokkara kokkara kokkara kokkarakko….Cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo...
Female
Bhoomiyum thoonguthadaa Saamiyum thoonguthadaaThe earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraaHara hara Govinda, hara hara
Thoongura neraththula naamaththa saaththiduvaanWhile you sleep, they will apply 'naamam' (dupe you)
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraaHara hara Govinda, hara hara
Female
Ezhuppa ezhuppa urangi kidakkumWake up, wake up those sleeping
Yaezhai sanangalaPoor, innocent people
Verattu verattu adichchu verattuChase away, beat them up and chase away
Thiruttu pasangala haang haang….haang….Those thieving rascals, haang haang...haang...
Female
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Chorus
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Female
Bhoomiyum thoonguthadaa Saamiyum thoonguthadaaThe earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraaHara hara Govinda, hara hara
Chorus
…………………...
Female
Oorukkae raasaththi naanI am the queen of this entire town
Kaiyai katti vanthu nillungaCome and stand before me with hands folded
Mangamma en peruthaanMangamma is my name
Onga kora enna sollunaTell me, what are your grievances?
Female
Neengellaam ennodaAll of you are my
Chorus :Manthiringa enthiringaChorus: Ministers, wake up and rise
Female :Lanjaththa thanthakkaFemale: If bribe is offered
Chorus :Vambu varum vaangaatheengaChorus: Trouble will brew, do not take bribes!
Female
Vanthaachu vanthaachu raasaththi vanthaachuShe has arrived, she has arrived, the queen has arrived
Pallaakku kondaangadaaBring the palanquin, folks!
Female
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Chorus
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Female
Bhoomiyum thoonguthadaa Saamiyum thoonguthadaaThe earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraaHara hara Govinda, hara hara
Chorus
…………………...
Female
Melaththa thattungadaaBeat the drum, everyone!
Mettukkatti paattu padippaenI will compose a tune and sing a song
Pin paattu paadungadaaSing the chorus line behind me
Thappaa sonnaa palla odaippaenIf you sing it wrong, I will break your teeth!
Female
Sangeetham engittaMusic from me...
Chorus :Ellorumae kaththukkanumChorus: Everyone must learn from you!
Female :Saareeram kettaakkaFemale: If my vocal quality is spoiled...
Chorus :Paattu thara oththukkanumChorus: We must still accept the song standard!
Em paatta kelunnu yaaraaro vanthaachuVarious people have come asking to hear my song
Paadaththaan kettukkanumListen to the song and learn the lesson
Female
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Chorus
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Female
Bhoomiyum thoonguthadaa Saamiyum thoonguthadaaThe earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraaHara hara Govinda, hara hara
Thoongura neraththula naamaththa saaththiduvaanWhile you sleep, they will apply 'naamam' (dupe you)
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraaHara hara Govinda, hara hara
Female
Ezhuppa ezhuppa urangi kidakkumWake up, wake up those sleeping
Yaezhai sanangalaPoor, innocent people
Verattu verattu adichchu verattuChase away, beat them up and chase away
Thiruttu pasangala haang haang….haang….Those thieving rascals, haang haang...haang...
Female
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Chorus
{Takkara takkara doi koovunga{Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakkoCock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovungaShout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko} (2)Cock-a-doodle-doo} (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic folk-style track from 'Muthalali Amma' (1990) serves as a wake-up call to the working-class people. Using the rooster's crow as a primary metaphor for awakening, the lyrics warn ordinary citizens against being cheated by thieves and corrupt authority figures who take advantage of their ignorance and complacency.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia

Kokkara kokkara kokkara kokkarakko….

The line uses 'Kokkara kokkarakko' to mimic the crowing of a rooster, waking up the common people.

Metaphor / Idiom

Thoongura neraththula naamaththa saaththiduvaan

'Naamaththa saaththiduvaan' is a Tamil slang expression meaning to deceive or cheat someone.

Monoreyme / Emoni (Anaphora)

Takkara takkara doi koovunga

Repetition of sound 'Takkara takkara doi koovunga' creates a rhythmic cadence suitable for folk singing.

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Trivia

Written by renowned lyricist Pulamaipithan, the song combines political undertones with energetic Tamil folk rhythms to rally public consciousness against systemic corruption.

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