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 kokkara | Cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Kokkara kokkara kokkara kokkara | Cock-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 thoonguthadaa | The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend |
| Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa | Hara hara Govinda, hara hara |
| Thoongura neraththula naamaththa saaththiduvaan | While you sleep, they will apply 'naamam' (dupe you) |
| Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa | Hara hara Govinda, hara hara |
| Female | |
| Ezhuppa ezhuppa urangi kidakkum | Wake up, wake up those sleeping |
| Yaezhai sanangala | Poor, innocent people |
| Verattu verattu adichchu verattu | Chase away, beat them up and chase away |
| Thiruttu pasangala haang haang….haang…. | Those thieving rascals, haang haang...haang... |
| Female | |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Chorus | |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Female | |
| Bhoomiyum thoonguthadaa Saamiyum thoonguthadaa | The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend |
| Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa | Hara hara Govinda, hara hara |
| Chorus | |
| ………………… | ... |
| Female | |
| Oorukkae raasaththi naan | I am the queen of this entire town |
| Kaiyai katti vanthu nillunga | Come and stand before me with hands folded |
| Mangamma en peruthaan | Mangamma is my name |
| Onga kora enna solluna | Tell me, what are your grievances? |
| Female | |
| Neengellaam ennoda | All of you are my |
| Chorus :Manthiringa enthiringa | Chorus: Ministers, wake up and rise |
| Female :Lanjaththa thanthakka | Female: If bribe is offered |
| Chorus :Vambu varum vaangaatheenga | Chorus: Trouble will brew, do not take bribes! |
| Female | |
| Vanthaachu vanthaachu raasaththi vanthaachu | She has arrived, she has arrived, the queen has arrived |
| Pallaakku kondaangadaa | Bring the palanquin, folks! |
| Female | |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Chorus | |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Female | |
| Bhoomiyum thoonguthadaa Saamiyum thoonguthadaa | The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend |
| Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa | Hara hara Govinda, hara hara |
| Chorus | |
| ………………… | ... |
| Female | |
| Melaththa thattungadaa | Beat the drum, everyone! |
| Mettukkatti paattu padippaen | I will compose a tune and sing a song |
| Pin paattu paadungadaa | Sing the chorus line behind me |
| Thappaa sonnaa palla odaippaen | If you sing it wrong, I will break your teeth! |
| Female | |
| Sangeetham engitta | Music from me... |
| Chorus :Ellorumae kaththukkanum | Chorus: Everyone must learn from you! |
| Female :Saareeram kettaakka | Female: If my vocal quality is spoiled... |
| Chorus :Paattu thara oththukkanum | Chorus: We must still accept the song standard! |
| Em paatta kelunnu yaaraaro vanthaachu | Various people have come asking to hear my song |
| Paadaththaan kettukkanum | Listen to the song and learn the lesson |
| Female | |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Chorus | |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Female | |
| Bhoomiyum thoonguthadaa Saamiyum thoonguthadaa | The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend |
| Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa | Hara hara Govinda, hara hara |
| Thoongura neraththula naamaththa saaththiduvaan | While you sleep, they will apply 'naamam' (dupe you) |
| Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa | Hara hara Govinda, hara hara |
| Female | |
| Ezhuppa ezhuppa urangi kidakkum | Wake up, wake up those sleeping |
| Yaezhai sanangala | Poor, innocent people |
| Verattu verattu adichchu verattu | Chase away, beat them up and chase away |
| Thiruttu pasangala haang haang….haang…. | Those thieving rascals, haang haang...haang... |
| Female | |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Chorus | |
| {Takkara takkara doi koovunga | {Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko | Cock-a-doodle-doo |
| Takkara takkara doi koovunga | Shout out with rhythm and energy |
| Kokkara kokkarakko} (2) | Cock-a-doodle-doo} (2) |
கொக்கர கொக்கர கொக்கர கொக்கர
கொக்கர கொக்கர கொக்கர கொக்கர
கொக்கர கொக்கர கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ.......
Cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo
Cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo
Cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo...
பூமியும் தூங்குதடா சாமியும் தூங்குதடா
ஹர ஹரா கோவிந்தா ஹர ஹரா
தூங்குற நேரத்துல நாமத்த சாத்திடுவான்
ஹர ஹரா கோவிந்தா ஹர ஹரா
The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
While you sleep, they will apply 'naamam' (dupe you)
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
எழுப்ப எழுப்ப உறங்கி கிடக்கும் ஏழை சனங்கள
வெரட்டு வெரட்டு அடிச்சு வெரட்டு
திருட்டு பசங்கள ஹாங் ஹாங்...ஹாங்...
Wake up, wake up those sleeping
Poor, innocent people
Chase away, beat them up and chase away
Those thieving rascals, haang haang...haang...
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
பூமியும் தூங்குதடா சாமியும் தூங்குதடா
ஹர ஹரா கோவிந்தா ஹர ஹரா
The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
.....................................
...
ஊருக்கே ராசாத்தி நான்
கையை கட்டி வந்து நில்லுங்க
மங்கம்மா என் பேருதான்
ஒங்க கொற என்ன சொல்லுங்க
I am the queen of this entire town
Come and stand before me with hands folded
Mangamma is my name
Tell me, what are your grievances?
நீங்கெல்லாம் என்னோட
குழு :
மந்திரிங்க எந்திரிங்க
லஞ்சத்த தந்தாக்க
குழு :
வம்பு வரும் வாங்காதீங்க
All of you are my
Chorus: Ministers, wake up and rise
Female: If bribe is offered
Chorus: Trouble will brew, do not take bribes!
வந்தாச்சு வந்தாச்சு ராசாத்தி வந்தாச்சு
பல்லாக்கு கொண்டாங்கடா.....
She has arrived, she has arrived, the queen has arrived
Bring the palanquin, folks!
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
பூமியும் தூங்குதடா சாமியும் தூங்குதடா
ஹர ஹரா கோவிந்தா ஹர ஹரா
The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
.....................................
...
மேளத்த தட்டுங்கடா
மெட்டுக்கட்டி பாட்டு படிப்பேன்
பின் பாட்டு பாடுங்கடா
தப்பா சொன்னா பல்ல ஒடைப்பேன்
Beat the drum, everyone!
I will compose a tune and sing a song
Sing the chorus line behind me
If you sing it wrong, I will break your teeth!
சங்கீதம் எங்கிட்ட
குழு :
எல்லோருமே கத்துக்கணும்
சாரீரம் கேட்டாக்க
குழு :
பாட்டு தர ஒத்துக்கணும்
எம் பாட்ட கேளுன்னு யாராரோ வந்தாச்சு
பாடத்தான் கேட்டுக்கணும்
Music from me...
Chorus: Everyone must learn from you!
Female: If my vocal quality is spoiled...
Chorus: We must still accept the song standard!
Various people have come asking to hear my song
Listen to the song and learn the lesson
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ....
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
பூமியும் தூங்குதடா சாமியும் தூங்குதடா
ஹர ஹரா கோவிந்தா ஹர ஹரா
தூங்குற நேரத்துல நாமத்த சாத்திடுவான்
ஹர ஹரா கோவிந்தா ஹர ஹரா
The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
While you sleep, they will apply 'naamam' (dupe you)
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
எழுப்ப எழுப்ப உறங்கி கிடக்கும்
ஏழை சனங்கள
வெரட்டு வெரட்டு அடிச்சு வெரட்டு
திருட்டு பசங்கள ஹாங் ஹாங்...ஹாங்...
Wake up, wake up those sleeping
Poor, innocent people
Chase away, beat them up and chase away
Those thieving rascals, haang haang...haang...
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
{டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ
டக்கர டக்கர டோய் கூவுங்க
கொக்கர கொக்கரக்கோ} (2)
{Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Cock-a-doodle-doo} (2)
Kokkara kokkara kokkara kokkara
Cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo cock-a-doodle-doo
Kokkara kokkara kokkara kokkara
Cock-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...
Bhoomiyum thoonguthadaa Saamiyum thoonguthadaa
The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
Thoongura neraththula naamaththa saaththiduvaan
While you sleep, they will apply 'naamam' (dupe you)
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
Ezhuppa ezhuppa urangi kidakkum
Wake up, wake up those sleeping
Yaezhai sanangala
Poor, innocent people
Verattu verattu adichchu verattu
Chase away, beat them up and chase away
Thiruttu pasangala haang haang….haang….
Those thieving rascals, haang haang...haang...
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Bhoomiyum thoonguthadaa Saamiyum thoonguthadaa
The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
…………………
...
Oorukkae raasaththi naan
I am the queen of this entire town
Kaiyai katti vanthu nillunga
Come and stand before me with hands folded
Mangamma en peruthaan
Mangamma is my name
Onga kora enna solluna
Tell me, what are your grievances?
Neengellaam ennoda
All of you are my
Chorus :Manthiringa enthiringa
Chorus: Ministers, wake up and rise
Female :Lanjaththa thanthakka
Female: If bribe is offered
Chorus :Vambu varum vaangaatheenga
Chorus: Trouble will brew, do not take bribes!
Vanthaachu vanthaachu raasaththi vanthaachu
She has arrived, she has arrived, the queen has arrived
Pallaakku kondaangadaa
Bring the palanquin, folks!
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Bhoomiyum thoonguthadaa Saamiyum thoonguthadaa
The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
…………………
...
Melaththa thattungadaa
Beat the drum, everyone!
Mettukkatti paattu padippaen
I will compose a tune and sing a song
Pin paattu paadungadaa
Sing the chorus line behind me
Thappaa sonnaa palla odaippaen
If you sing it wrong, I will break your teeth!
Sangeetham engitta
Music from me...
Chorus :Ellorumae kaththukkanum
Chorus: Everyone must learn from you!
Female :Saareeram kettaakka
Female: If my vocal quality is spoiled...
Chorus :Paattu thara oththukkanum
Chorus: We must still accept the song standard!
Em paatta kelunnu yaaraaro vanthaachu
Various people have come asking to hear my song
Paadaththaan kettukkanum
Listen to the song and learn the lesson
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Bhoomiyum thoonguthadaa Saamiyum thoonguthadaa
The earth is sleeping, even God is sleeping, my friend
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
Thoongura neraththula naamaththa saaththiduvaan
While you sleep, they will apply 'naamam' (dupe you)
Hara haraa govinthaa hara haraa
Hara hara Govinda, hara hara
Ezhuppa ezhuppa urangi kidakkum
Wake up, wake up those sleeping
Yaezhai sanangala
Poor, innocent people
Verattu verattu adichchu verattu
Chase away, beat them up and chase away
Thiruttu pasangala haang haang….haang….
Those thieving rascals, haang haang...haang...
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
{Takkara takkara doi koovunga
{Shout out with rhythm and energy
Kokkara kokkarakko
Cock-a-doodle-doo
Takkara takkara doi koovunga
Shout 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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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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