Enga Then Pandi
From Kattabomman · 1993
- Lyricist
- Kalidasan
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Kattabomman1993
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Hoi ho ho hoi | Hoi ho ho hoi |
| Hoi ho ho hoi | Hoi ho ho hoi |
| Ho ho ho ooo hoi | Ho ho ho ooo hoi |
| Ho ho ho ooo hoi | Ho ho ho ooo hoi |
| Hoi ho ho hoi | Hoi ho ho hoi |
| Hoi ho ho hoi | Hoi ho ho hoi |
| Male | |
| {Enga then paandi dhesathu | {In our Southern Pandiya region |
| Singa kutty | Lion cub, |
| Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha | Unfading scent of this land, |
| Thangha katti} (2) | Pure ingot of gold} (2) |
| Male | |
| Anbukku thaan idhu pacha pullai | When it comes to affection, he is like an innocent child, |
| Nenjukkulla oru achcham illai | There is no fear inside his heart, |
| Paasathil katti vecha vaasa mullai | A fragrant jasmine bound with pure love, |
| Paarati poo maalai podu pulla | Praise him and put a garland of flowers on him, girl! |
| Chorus | |
| Podu theemthanakana | Beat the rhythm 'Theemthanakana' |
| Theemthanakana | 'Theemthanakana' |
| Theem theem theem | 'Theem theem theem' |
| Male | |
| Enga then paandi dhesathu | In our Southern Pandiya region |
| Singa kutty | Lion cub, |
| Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha | Unfading scent of this land, |
| Thangha katti…hei | Pure ingot of gold... hey! |
| Chorus | |
| Enga then paandi dhesathu | In our Southern Pandiya region |
| Singa kutty | Lion cub, |
| Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha | Unfading scent of this land, |
| Thangha katti | Pure ingot of gold |
| Chorus | |
| Hoi hoiMale :(Hoi hoi) (4) | Hoi hoi Male: (Hoi hoi) (4) |
| Male | |
| Ettoorum kannu padum | Envied by eight surrounding villages, |
| Kattaana kattazhaga | Well-built, handsome man, |
| Engooru kattabomman paaru | Look at our town's Kattabomman! |
| Chorus :Annan paaru | Chorus: Look at our elder brother! |
| Male | |
| Anjaadha bheemanukku | To the fearless Bheema, |
| Singaara raamanukkum | And to the charming Rama, |
| Kondaanga malliyapoo thearu | Bring the jasmine flower chariot! |
| Chorus :Vanna thearu | Chorus: Colorful chariot! |
| Female | |
| Rosathilae veera dheera | A heroic and brave man in self-respect, |
| Chera chola mannan | A king like the Cheras and Cholas, |
| Paasathilae thaaiyai pola | Like a mother in overflowing affection, |
| Kaaval kaakkum annan | An elder brother who stands guard, |
| Female | |
| Annanukku eppodhumae | For this elder brother, always |
| Jaadhi madham illa | There is no caste or religion, |
| Ezhalaigalin vaazhvukaaga | For the betterment of the poor, |
| Needhi ketkkum pillai | He is a son who demands justice! |
| Chorus | |
| Theemthanakana | 'Theemthanakana' |
| Theemthanakana | 'Theemthanakana' |
| Theem theem theem | 'Theem theem theem' |
| Female | |
| Enga then paandi dhesathu | In our Southern Pandiya region |
| Singa kutty | Lion cub, |
| Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha | Unfading scent of this land, |
| Thangha katti… | Pure ingot of gold... |
| Chorus | |
| Enga then paandi dhesathu | In our Southern Pandiya region |
| Singa kutty | Lion cub, |
| Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha | Unfading scent of this land, |
| Thangha katti | Pure ingot of gold |
| Male | |
| Kalellaam neer vadikkum | Even stones will shed tears of joy, |
| Pul ellaam thean vadikkum | Even grass will drip sweet honey, |
| Kannalae rasaa nee partha | If you look with your eyes, my king, |
| Chorus :Nee partha | Chorus: If you look! |
| Male | |
| Ada ellorkkum vazhvu tharum | Giving prosperity to everyone, |
| Nallorai eppodhum | Good people always, |
| Nallavae vazha veipa aatha | The Goddess Mother will let them live happily, |
| Chorus :Namma aathaa | Chorus: Our Goddess Mother! |
| Female | |
| Nooru vagai seeru | A hundred kinds of dowry gifts, |
| Indha thangachikku tharuvaan | He will shower upon his younger sister, |
| Oorariyaa samandhi poo | For all the town to see, with marigold flowers, |
| Thear edhuthu varuvaan | He will bring a grand chariot, |
| Female | |
| Nayanangal melam kotta | With drums beating in delight, |
| Naalu onnu kuripaan | He will set an auspicious wedding date, |
| Malaiodu onna parthu | Seeing them standing together with garlands, |
| Vazhthu solli siripaan | He will smile and bless them! |
| Chorus | |
| Theemthanakana | 'Theemthanakana' |
| Theemthanakana | 'Theemthanakana' |
| Theem theem theem | 'Theem theem theem' |
| Female | |
| {Enga then paandi dhesathu | {In our Southern Pandiya region |
| Singa kutty | Lion cub, |
| Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha | Unfading scent of this land, |
| Thangha katti…} (2) | Pure ingot of gold...} (2) |
| Female | |
| Anbukku thaan idhu pacha pullai | When it comes to affection, he is like an innocent child, |
| Nenjukkulla oru achcham illai | There is no fear inside his heart, |
| Paasathil katti vecha vaasa mullai | A fragrant jasmine bound with pure love, |
| Paarati poo maalai podu pulla | Praise him and put a garland of flowers on him, girl! |
| Chorus | |
| Theemthanakana | 'Theemthanakana' |
| Theemthanakana | 'Theemthanakana' |
| Theem theem theem | 'Theem theem theem' |
| Male | |
| Enga then paandi dhesathu | In our Southern Pandiya region |
| Singa kutty | Lion cub, |
| Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha | Unfading scent of this land, |
| Thangha katti… | Pure ingot of gold... |
| Chorus | |
| Enga then paandi dhesathu | In our Southern Pandiya region |
| Singa kutty | Lion cub, |
| Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha | Unfading scent of this land, |
| Thangha katti… | Pure ingot of gold... |
ஹோய் ஹோ ஹோ
ஹோய் ஹோய் ஹோ ஹோ
ஹோய் ஹோ ஹோ ஹோ
ஓஓ ஹோய் ஹோ ஹோ
ஹோ ஓஓ ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஹோ ஹோ ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஹோ ஹோ ஹோய்
Hoi ho ho hoi
Hoi ho ho hoi
Ho ho ho ooo hoi
Ho ho ho ooo hoi
Hoi ho ho hoi
Hoi ho ho hoi
{ எங்க தென் பாண்டி
தேசத்து சிங்க குட்டி இந்த
மண் வாசனை மாறாத
தங்க கட்டி } (2)
{In our Southern Pandiya region
Lion cub,
Unfading scent of this land,
Pure ingot of gold} (2)
அன்புக்கு தான் இது
பச்ச புள்ளை நெஞ்சுக்குள்ள
ஒரு அச்சம் இல்லை பாசத்தில்
கட்டி வெச்ச வாச முல்லை
பாராட்டி பூ மாலை போடு
புள்ள
When it comes to affection, he is like an innocent child,
There is no fear inside his heart,
A fragrant jasmine bound with pure love,
Praise him and put a garland of flowers on him, girl!
போடு தீம்தனக்கன
தீம்தனக்கன தீம் தீம் தீம்
Beat the rhythm 'Theemthanakana'
'Theemthanakana'
'Theem theem theem'
எங்க தென் பாண்டி
தேசத்து சிங்க குட்டி இந்த
மண் வாசனை மாறாத
தங்க கட்டி ஹேய்
In our Southern Pandiya region
Lion cub,
Unfading scent of this land,
Pure ingot of gold... hey!
எங்க தென் பாண்டி
தேசத்து சிங்க குட்டி இந்த
மண் வாசனை மாறாத
தங்க கட்டி
In our Southern Pandiya region
Lion cub,
Unfading scent of this land,
Pure ingot of gold
ஹோய் ஹோய்
( ஹோய் ஹோய் ) (4)
Hoi hoi Male: (Hoi hoi) (4)
எட்டூரும் கண்ணு
படும் கட்டான கட்டழகா
எங்கூரு கட்டபொம்மன்
பாரு
குழு :
அண்ணன் பாரு
Envied by eight surrounding villages,
Well-built, handsome man,
Look at our town's Kattabomman!
Chorus: Look at our elder brother!
அஞ்சாத பீமனுக்கு
சிங்கார ராமனுக்கும்
கொண்டாங்க மல்லிய
பூ தேரு
குழு :
வண்ண தேரு
To the fearless Bheema,
And to the charming Rama,
Bring the jasmine flower chariot!
Chorus: Colorful chariot!
ரோசத்திலே வீர
தீர சேர சோழ மன்னன்
பாசத்திலே தாயை போல
காவல் காக்கும் அண்ணன்
A heroic and brave man in self-respect,
A king like the Cheras and Cholas,
Like a mother in overflowing affection,
An elder brother who stands guard,
அண்ணனுக்கு
எப்போதுமே ஜாதி மதம்
இல்ல ஏழைகளின்
வாழ்வுக்காக நீதி
கேட்கும் பிள்ளை
For this elder brother, always
There is no caste or religion,
For the betterment of the poor,
He is a son who demands justice!
தீம்தனக்கன
தீம்தனக்கன தீம்
தீம் தீம்
'Theemthanakana'
'Theemthanakana'
'Theem theem theem'
எங்க தென் பாண்டி
தேசத்து சிங்க குட்டி இந்த
மண் வாசனை மாறாத
தங்க கட்டி
In our Southern Pandiya region
Lion cub,
Unfading scent of this land,
Pure ingot of gold...
எங்க தென் பாண்டி
தேசத்து சிங்க குட்டி இந்த
மண் வாசனை மாறாத
தங்க கட்டி
In our Southern Pandiya region
Lion cub,
Unfading scent of this land,
Pure ingot of gold
கல் எல்லாம் நீர்
வடிக்கும் புல் எல்லாம்
தேன் வடிக்கும் கண்ணாலே
ராசா நீ பார்த்த
குழு :
நீ பார்த்த
Even stones will shed tears of joy,
Even grass will drip sweet honey,
If you look with your eyes, my king,
Chorus: If you look!
அட எல்லோர்க்கும்
வாழ்வு தரும் நல்லோரை
எப்போதும் நல்லாவே வாழ
வைப்பா ஆத்தா
குழு :
நம்ம ஆத்தா
Giving prosperity to everyone,
Good people always,
The Goddess Mother will let them live happily,
Chorus: Our Goddess Mother!
நூறு வகை சீறு
இந்த தங்கச்சிக்கு தருவான்
ஊர் அறிய சாமந்தி பூ தேர்
எடுத்து வருவான்
A hundred kinds of dowry gifts,
He will shower upon his younger sister,
For all the town to see, with marigold flowers,
He will bring a grand chariot,
நயனங்கள் மேளம்
கொட்ட நாலு ஒன்னு குறிப்பான்
மாலையோடு உன்ன பார்த்து
வாழ்த்து சொல்லி சிரிப்பான்
With drums beating in delight,
He will set an auspicious wedding date,
Seeing them standing together with garlands,
He will smile and bless them!
தீம்தனக்கன
தீம்தனக்கன தீம்
தீம் தீம்
'Theemthanakana'
'Theemthanakana'
'Theem theem theem'
{ எங்க தென் பாண்டி
தேசத்து சிங்க குட்டி இந்த
மண் வாசனை மாறாத
தங்க கட்டி } (2)
{In our Southern Pandiya region
Lion cub,
Unfading scent of this land,
Pure ingot of gold...} (2)
அன்புக்கு தான் இது
பச்ச புள்ளை நெஞ்சுக்குள்ள
ஒரு அச்சம் இல்லை பாசத்தில்
கட்டி வெச்ச வாச முல்லை
பாராட்டி பூ மாலை போடு
புள்ள
When it comes to affection, he is like an innocent child,
There is no fear inside his heart,
A fragrant jasmine bound with pure love,
Praise him and put a garland of flowers on him, girl!
தீம்தனக்கன
தீம்தனக்கன தீம்
தீம் தீம்
'Theemthanakana'
'Theemthanakana'
'Theem theem theem'
எங்க தென் பாண்டி
தேசத்து சிங்க குட்டி இந்த
மண் வாசனை மாறாத
தங்க கட்டி
In our Southern Pandiya region
Lion cub,
Unfading scent of this land,
Pure ingot of gold...
எங்க தென் பாண்டி
தேசத்து சிங்க குட்டி இந்த
மண் வாசனை மாறாத
தங்க கட்டி
In our Southern Pandiya region
Lion cub,
Unfading scent of this land,
Pure ingot of gold...
Hoi ho ho hoi
Hoi ho ho hoi
Hoi ho ho hoi
Hoi ho ho hoi
Ho ho ho ooo hoi
Ho ho ho ooo hoi
Ho ho ho ooo hoi
Ho ho ho ooo hoi
Hoi ho ho hoi
Hoi ho ho hoi
Hoi ho ho hoi
Hoi ho ho hoi
{Enga then paandi dhesathu
{In our Southern Pandiya region
Singa kutty
Lion cub,
Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha
Unfading scent of this land,
Thangha katti} (2)
Pure ingot of gold} (2)
Anbukku thaan idhu pacha pullai
When it comes to affection, he is like an innocent child,
Nenjukkulla oru achcham illai
There is no fear inside his heart,
Paasathil katti vecha vaasa mullai
A fragrant jasmine bound with pure love,
Paarati poo maalai podu pulla
Praise him and put a garland of flowers on him, girl!
Podu theemthanakana
Beat the rhythm 'Theemthanakana'
Theemthanakana
'Theemthanakana'
Theem theem theem
'Theem theem theem'
Enga then paandi dhesathu
In our Southern Pandiya region
Singa kutty
Lion cub,
Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha
Unfading scent of this land,
Thangha katti…hei
Pure ingot of gold... hey!
Enga then paandi dhesathu
In our Southern Pandiya region
Singa kutty
Lion cub,
Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha
Unfading scent of this land,
Thangha katti
Pure ingot of gold
Hoi hoiMale :(Hoi hoi) (4)
Hoi hoi Male: (Hoi hoi) (4)
Ettoorum kannu padum
Envied by eight surrounding villages,
Kattaana kattazhaga
Well-built, handsome man,
Engooru kattabomman paaru
Look at our town's Kattabomman!
Chorus :Annan paaru
Chorus: Look at our elder brother!
Anjaadha bheemanukku
To the fearless Bheema,
Singaara raamanukkum
And to the charming Rama,
Kondaanga malliyapoo thearu
Bring the jasmine flower chariot!
Chorus :Vanna thearu
Chorus: Colorful chariot!
Rosathilae veera dheera
A heroic and brave man in self-respect,
Chera chola mannan
A king like the Cheras and Cholas,
Paasathilae thaaiyai pola
Like a mother in overflowing affection,
Kaaval kaakkum annan
An elder brother who stands guard,
Annanukku eppodhumae
For this elder brother, always
Jaadhi madham illa
There is no caste or religion,
Ezhalaigalin vaazhvukaaga
For the betterment of the poor,
Needhi ketkkum pillai
He is a son who demands justice!
Theemthanakana
'Theemthanakana'
Theemthanakana
'Theemthanakana'
Theem theem theem
'Theem theem theem'
Enga then paandi dhesathu
In our Southern Pandiya region
Singa kutty
Lion cub,
Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha
Unfading scent of this land,
Thangha katti…
Pure ingot of gold...
Enga then paandi dhesathu
In our Southern Pandiya region
Singa kutty
Lion cub,
Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha
Unfading scent of this land,
Thangha katti
Pure ingot of gold
Kalellaam neer vadikkum
Even stones will shed tears of joy,
Pul ellaam thean vadikkum
Even grass will drip sweet honey,
Kannalae rasaa nee partha
If you look with your eyes, my king,
Chorus :Nee partha
Chorus: If you look!
Ada ellorkkum vazhvu tharum
Giving prosperity to everyone,
Nallorai eppodhum
Good people always,
Nallavae vazha veipa aatha
The Goddess Mother will let them live happily,
Chorus :Namma aathaa
Chorus: Our Goddess Mother!
Nooru vagai seeru
A hundred kinds of dowry gifts,
Indha thangachikku tharuvaan
He will shower upon his younger sister,
Oorariyaa samandhi poo
For all the town to see, with marigold flowers,
Thear edhuthu varuvaan
He will bring a grand chariot,
Nayanangal melam kotta
With drums beating in delight,
Naalu onnu kuripaan
He will set an auspicious wedding date,
Malaiodu onna parthu
Seeing them standing together with garlands,
Vazhthu solli siripaan
He will smile and bless them!
Theemthanakana
'Theemthanakana'
Theemthanakana
'Theemthanakana'
Theem theem theem
'Theem theem theem'
{Enga then paandi dhesathu
{In our Southern Pandiya region
Singa kutty
Lion cub,
Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha
Unfading scent of this land,
Thangha katti…} (2)
Pure ingot of gold...} (2)
Anbukku thaan idhu pacha pullai
When it comes to affection, he is like an innocent child,
Nenjukkulla oru achcham illai
There is no fear inside his heart,
Paasathil katti vecha vaasa mullai
A fragrant jasmine bound with pure love,
Paarati poo maalai podu pulla
Praise him and put a garland of flowers on him, girl!
Theemthanakana
'Theemthanakana'
Theemthanakana
'Theemthanakana'
Theem theem theem
'Theem theem theem'
Enga then paandi dhesathu
In our Southern Pandiya region
Singa kutty
Lion cub,
Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha
Unfading scent of this land,
Thangha katti…
Pure ingot of gold...
Enga then paandi dhesathu
In our Southern Pandiya region
Singa kutty
Lion cub,
Indha mann vaasanai maaraadha
Unfading scent of this land,
Thangha katti…
Pure ingot of gold...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic Tamil folk song celebrates the virtues, courage, and warm-hearted nature of the protagonist, Kattabomman. He is described as a lion cub of the Southern Pandiya region and a block of pure gold rooted in the soil's native fragrance. Despite his fearlessness and physical stature, he remains innocent, loving, and secular at heart, standing up for the rights of the poor without any bias of caste or creed.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Singa kutty / Thangha katti”
Compares the protagonist directly to a lion cub and a gold ingot to signify bravery and pure worth.
Hyperbole
“Kalellaam neer vadikkum / Pul ellaam thean vadikkum”
Exaggerates the protagonist's benevolent gaze by claiming even stones shed tears and grass drips honey.
Simile (Upamai)
“Paasathilae thaaiyai pola”
Explicitly compares the hero's protective affection to that of a mother using 'pola' (like).
Did you know?
Trivia
The film Kattabomman (1993) stars Sathyaraj and Gouthami, directed by Keyaar. The music for the film was composed by Deva, with lyrics written by Kalidasan.
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