Ethilum Valvlan Da
From Nammavar · 1994
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kamal Haasan, Chorus, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Mahesh Mahadevan
- Details
- Nammavar1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ippozhudhu neengal ketka pogum | In the song that you are about to hear right now |
| Paadalil varum | Coming up in this song |
| Isai thaalam thaarai thappattai pondra | Musical beats like the Thaarai and Thappattai drums |
| Pakkavaathiyangal ellaamae kalappadamillaadha | All the background accompaniment sounds are unadulterated |
| Suthamaana manidha kuralil seiyappattavai | Made purely using the natural human voice! |
| Male | |
| Edhilaeyum vallavandaa | He is a master of everything, man! |
| Nambikkai ullavandaa | He is a man full of confidence! |
| Vaenaandaa vaathiyamae vittu thallaendaa | No need for instruments, toss them aside, man! |
| Haei ennadaa yosikkirae vaayaalae vaasikkiren | Hey, what are you pondering? I play instruments with my mouth! |
| Miruthangam naadhaswaram kettu kollaedaa | Listen closely to the sound of Mridangam and Nadaswaram, man! |
| Male | |
| Pudhu metta pottukkadaa | Compose a brand new tune, man! |
| Ilamotta paathukkadaa | Take a look at the young tender bud, man! |
| Nammoda paattukkingae | For our song right here |
| Potti undaadaa haa | Is there any real competition? Haha! |
| Chorus | |
| Vaikka pullil vaal eduppaar | He can draw a sword even from a haystack! |
| Vandhavarai thorkkadippaar | He will defeat whoever comes to compete! |
| Jhum jhum jhum | Jhum jhum jhum |
| Nammavarai jeyikka | To defeat our man (Nammavar) |
| Ingae aal irukkaadaa | Is there anyone capable here? |
| Jhum jhum jhum | Jhum jhum jhum |
| Chorus | |
| Paadam sollum nallavaru | He is a good teacher who imparts lessons, |
| Sagala kalaa vallavaru | He is a master of all sixty-four arts! |
| Jhum jhum jhum | Jhum jhum jhum |
| Paattukkoru paatteduppaar | He will compose a fitting song for every tune, |
| Kettuk kollendaa | Listen to it, man! |
| Jhum jhum jhum | Jhum jhum jhum |
| Male | |
| Malayaala mettil ippo | Now in a traditional Malayalam tune, |
| Oru paattu paadurendaa | I will sing a song for you, man! |
| Vayalaru paattu romba | The poetic songs of Vayalar, |
| Kettirukkendaa haei | I have listened to plenty of them, hey! |
| Chorus | |
| Oyilaaga mundu katti | Stylishly tying the mundu dhoti, |
| Malliya poovu chendu katti | Wearing a cluster of jasmine flowers, |
| Nammoda vandhu konjam | Ask her to come along with us |
| Aada chollendaa | And dance a little, man! |
| Male | |
| Mandhiram kaavilinnu | From the sacred grove of Manthram Kavu, |
| Thaimaasa kodiyaettam | The flag hoisting festival in the month of Thai, |
| Pada kaali muttatthinnu | In the front courtyard of Padakaali temple, |
| Paanjaari thudi thaalam | The rhythmic beat of Panchari and Thudi drums, |
| Female | |
| Malavaazhum dhevikkinnu | Dedicated to the Goddess living on the mountain, |
| Nirathaala polimelam | Grand musical arrangements with colorful traditional lights, |
| Malar manjal kungumathaal | With flowers, turmeric, and vermilion, |
| Udalaagae abishaegam | Anointing the divine body completely! |
| Male | |
| Thudi thaalam thudi thaalam | Thudi rhythm, Thudi rhythm, |
| Thumba poo thudi thaalam | Thudi rhythm pure as the Thumba flower! |
| Chorus :Thinnandaa thinnandaa | Chorus: Thinnandaa thinnandaa |
| Thinnandaa thinnandaa | Thinnandaa thinnandaa |
| Jumjum balaebalae balaebalae balae… | Jumjum bravo bravo bravo... |
| Male | |
| Yaahuyaahu uyaahuyaahu | Yaahuyaahu uyaahuyaahu |
| Uyaahuyaahu uyaahuyaahu | Uyaahuyaahu uyaahuyaahu |
| Chorus | |
| Balaebalae balaebalae balae… | Bravo bravo bravo... |
| Male | |
| Punjaabi paaniyilae | In the energetic Punjabi style, |
| Naam paadum paadalilae | In the song that we sing, |
| Nenjodu kikku varum | A kick of high energy hits the heart, |
| Kettu kollungo gudiyae | Listen to it, dear folks! |
| Chorus | |
| Sshaa… | Sshaa... |
| Male :Sshaa… | Male: Sshaa... |
| Chorus :Sshaa… | Chorus: Sshaa... |
| Male :Sshaa… | Male: Sshaa... |
| Chorus :Sshaa… sshaa… hoiyaa… | Chorus: Sshaa... sshaa... hoiyaa... |
| Chorus | |
| Kudiyirundha koyililae | In the movie Kudiyirundha Koyil, |
| Vathiyaaru aadaiyilae | In the iconic attire of a teacher, |
| Appodhu paartha sugam | The delight experienced back then, |
| Paarthu kollunga | Take a look at it now! |
| Male | |
| Baabaavae kaalamarodu | Oh Baba, near the black tree, |
| Nee nikkiyaavae laakaesortu | You stand like a resort, |
| Baabaavae kaalamarodu | Oh Baba, near the black tree, |
| Nee nikkiyaavae laakaesortu | You stand like a resort, |
| Ae kaerukadidhaa ae kaerukadidhaa | Oh, climb up fast, climb up fast, |
| Adugai dhikkaa laadhinussa chadugai | Step forward and dance with excitement, |
| Male | |
| Ae baabaavae kaalamarodu | Oh Baba, near the black tree, |
| Nee nikkiyaavae laakaesortu | You stand like a resort, |
| Joolae joolae laal dham | Swing and sway, ecstatic continuous joy, |
| Masthu kalandhar | Intoxicated, carefree wanderer, |
| Saevanudhi sakkaar dham | Sweet offerings of devotion, |
| Masthu kalandhar | Intoxicated, carefree wanderer, |
| Chorus | |
| Balaebalae balaebalae balae… | Bravo bravo bravo... |
| Male | |
| Edhilaeyum vallavandaa | He is a master of everything, man! |
| Nambikkai ullavandaa | He is a man full of confidence! |
| Vaenaandaa vaathiyamae vittu thallaendaa | No need for instruments, toss them aside, man! |
| Haei pudhu metta pottukkadaa | Hey, compose a brand new tune, man! |
| Ilamotta paathukkadaa | Take a look at the young tender bud, man! |
| Nammoda paattukkingae | For our song right here, |
| Potti undaadaa haa yendaa | Is there any competition? Haha, why man! |
| Chorus | |
| Paaduravan paadattumae | Let the singer sing, |
| Aaduravan aadattumae | Let the dancer dance, |
| Thorkkaamae namma kittae | Can anyone walk away from us |
| Povadhundodaa daei | Without tasting defeat, hey man? |
| Male | |
| Thelungula naan paadattumaa | Shall I sing in Telugu now? |
| Theramai ellaam kaattattumaa | Shall I showcase all my talents? |
| Kai thaalam poda vaikkum | Our music will make everyone |
| Namma sangeetham | Clap their hands to the beat! |
| Chorus | |
| Pala mozhiyum kathavaru | He has learned many languages, |
| Paattil ivar vallavaru | He is a supreme master of music, |
| Ivaraattam paada ingae | Tell me who else is there here |
| Yaaru sollunga | Who can sing like him? |
| Male | |
| Hae aeruvaakkaa saagaaro | Hey, start the plowing festival, |
| Ranno chinnannaa | Oh my dear younger brother, |
| Nee kashtamandhaa theerunuro | All your troubles will fade away, |
| Ranno chinnannaa | Oh my dear younger brother, |
| Female | |
| Aeruvaakkaa saagaaro | Start the plowing festival, |
| Ranno chinnannaa | Oh my dear younger brother, |
| Nee kashtamandhaa theerunuro | All your troubles will fade away, |
| Ranno chinnannaa | Oh my dear younger brother, |
| Male | |
| Mysore kannadathil | In Mysore Kannada style, |
| Paattundu ennidathil | I have a song ready with me, |
| Naan paadi kaattattumaa unga munnaalae | Shall I sing and demonstrate it in front of you? |
| Chorus | |
| Kaaveri kollidathil | Near the Kaveri and Kollidam rivers, |
| Kaicharakku unnidathil | With the local skill and talent you possess, |
| Yeraalam innum undu | There is still plenty more to show, |
| Podu thillaalae | Hit a grand rhythmic beat! |
| Male | |
| Kolu kolanna kolae kolu kolae | Kolu kolanna kolae kolu kolae |
| Yekkolu rannadhak kolae | Yekkolu rannadhak kolae |
| Kolu kolanna kolae kolu kolae | Kolu kolanna kolae kolu kolae |
| Yekkolu rannadhak kolae | Yekkolu rannadhak kolae |
| Male | |
| Malaijaadhi irular avaroda isaiyil | In the tribal music style of the mountain Irulas, |
| Pudhusaaga ippa oru paatta chollattaa | Shall I present a fresh new song now? |
| Male | |
| Aahaa aahaa aahaa aahaa daandu daandu | Aahaa aahaa aahaa aahaa move forward, move forward |
| Daandu daandu dandumaari aambala | A strong, bold man of valor |
| Daandu daandu dandumaari aambala | A strong, bold man of valor |
| Paaippu paaippu paaippu | Mouth beats mimicking the pipe instrument |
| Sithaada vaangi vaikkiren ippudae | I am buying and offering a traditional silk dress right now, |
| Vekkiren vekkiren ingudae vekkaadhae pullingalae | I am keeping it right here, don't feel shy, youngsters! |
| Male | |
| Aahaa aahaa aahaa aahaa daandu daandu | Aahaa aahaa aahaa aahaa move forward, move forward |
| Daandu daandu dandumaari aambala | A strong, bold man of valor |
| Daandu daandu dandumaari aambala aahaa aahaa | A strong, bold man of valor, aahaa aahaa |
| Male | |
| Thaa thai thai thatthu | Rhythmic vocal syllable beat |
| Aa thai thai thatthu | Rhythmic vocal syllable beat |
| Chorus | |
| Thaa thai thai thatthu | Rhythmic vocal syllable beat |
| Aa thai thai thatthu | Rhythmic vocal syllable beat |
| Male | |
| ………………………………. | [Vocal rhythmic intermission] |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………….. | [Vocal rhythmic intermission] |
| Male | |
| Kai thattum ungalin paaraattu | Your sincere applause and appreciation |
| Onnu thaan | Is the single biggest thing, |
| Kalainjargal engalukku | That serves as a wonderful reward |
| Nalla sanmaanam…mm… | For us artists... |
| Nalla sanmaanam…mm… | A wonderful reward... |
| Chorus | |
| Aaaaannnn…. | Aaaaannnn.... |
குழு மற்றும் ஸ்வர்ணலதா
In the song that you are about to hear right now
Coming up in this song
Musical beats like the Thaarai and Thappattai drums
All the background accompaniment sounds are unadulterated
Made purely using the natural human voice!
இப்பொழுது நீங்கள் கேட்க போகும்
பாடலில் வரும்
இசை தாளம் தாரை தப்பட்டை போன்ற
பக்காவாதியங்கள் எல்லாமே கலப்படமில்லாத
சுத்தமான மனித குரலில் செய்யப்பட்டவை
He is a master of everything, man!
He is a man full of confidence!
No need for instruments, toss them aside, man!
Hey, what are you pondering? I play instruments with my mouth!
Listen closely to the sound of Mridangam and Nadaswaram, man!
எதிலேயும் வல்லவனடா
நம்பிக்கை உள்ளவன்டா
வேணாண்டா வாத்தியமே
விட்டு தள்ளேன்டா
ஹேய் என்னடா யோசிக்கிறே
வாயாலே வாசிக்கிறேன்
மிருதங்கம் நாதஸ்வரம்
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளேன்டா
Compose a brand new tune, man!
Take a look at the young tender bud, man!
For our song right here
Is there any real competition? Haha!
புது மெட்டப் போட்டுக்கடா
இளமொட்ட பாத்துக்கடா
நம்மோட பாட்டுக்கிங்கே
போட்டி உண்டாடா ஹா
He can draw a sword even from a haystack!
He will defeat whoever comes to compete!
Jhum jhum jhum
To defeat our man (Nammavar)
Is there anyone capable here?
Jhum jhum jhum
வைக்கப் புல்லில் வாளெடுப்பார்
வந்தவரைத் தோர்க்கடிப்பார்
ஜும் ஜும் ஜும்
நம்மவரை ஜெயிக்க
இங்கே ஆளிருக்காடா
ஜும் ஜும் ஜும்
He is a good teacher who imparts lessons,
He is a master of all sixty-four arts!
Jhum jhum jhum
He will compose a fitting song for every tune,
Listen to it, man!
Jhum jhum jhum
பாடம் சொல்லும் நல்லவரு
சகல கலா வல்லவரு
ஜும் ஜும் ஜும்
பாட்டுக்கொரு பாட்டெடுப்பார்
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளேன்டா
ஜும் ஜும் ஜும்
Now in a traditional Malayalam tune,
I will sing a song for you, man!
The poetic songs of Vayalar,
I have listened to plenty of them, hey!
...........................
Stylishly tying the mundu dhoti,
Wearing a cluster of jasmine flowers,
Ask her to come along with us
And dance a little, man!
மலையாள மெட்டில்
இப்போ ஒரு பாட்டு பாடுறேன்டா
வயலாறு பாட்டு ரொம்ப
கேட்டிருக்கேன்டா ஹேய்
From the sacred grove of Manthram Kavu,
The flag hoisting festival in the month of Thai,
In the front courtyard of Padakaali temple,
The rhythmic beat of Panchari and Thudi drums,
ஒயிலாக முண்டு கட்டி
மல்லிய பூவு செண்டுக்கட்டி
நம்மோட வந்து கொஞ்சம்
ஆடச் சொல்லேன்டா
Dedicated to the Goddess living on the mountain,
Grand musical arrangements with colorful traditional lights,
With flowers, turmeric, and vermilion,
Anointing the divine body completely!
மந்திரம் காவிலின்னு
தைமாச கொடியேற்றம்
படை காளி முற்றதிந்நு
பாஞ்சாரி துடி தாளம்
Thudi rhythm, Thudi rhythm,
Thudi rhythm pure as the Thumba flower!
Chorus: Thinnandaa thinnandaa
Thinnandaa thinnandaa
Jumjum bravo bravo bravo...
மலவாழும் தேவிக்கின்னு
நிரதாலப் பொலிமேளம்
மலர் மஞ்சள் குங்குமத்தால்
உடலாகே அபிஷேகம்
Yaahuyaahu uyaahuyaahu
Uyaahuyaahu uyaahuyaahu
துடி தாளம் துடி தாளம்
தும்பப் பூ துடி தாளம்
குழு :
தின்னண்டா தின்னண்டா
தின்னண்டா தின்னண்டா
ஜும் ஜும் பலேபலே பலேபலே பலே....
Bravo bravo bravo...
யாஹு யாஹு
உயாஹு யாஹு
In the energetic Punjabi style,
In the song that we sing,
A kick of high energy hits the heart,
Listen to it, dear folks!
பலேபலே பலேபலே பலே....
Sshaa...
Male: Sshaa...
Chorus: Sshaa...
Male: Sshaa...
Chorus: Sshaa... sshaa... hoiyaa...
பஞ்சாபி பாணியிலே
நான் பாடும் பாடலிலே
நெஞ்சோடு கிக்கு வரும்
கேட்டுக் கொள்ளுங்கோ குடியே
In the movie Kudiyirundha Koyil,
In the iconic attire of a teacher,
The delight experienced back then,
Take a look at it now!
ஸ்ஸ்ஸா.....
ஸ்ஸ்ஸா.....
குழு :
ஸ்ஸ்ஸா.....
ஸ்ஸ்ஸா.....
குழு :
ஸ்ஸ்ஸா.....ஸ்ஸ்ஸா.....ஹொய்யா....
Oh Baba, near the black tree,
You stand like a resort,
Oh Baba, near the black tree,
You stand like a resort,
Oh, climb up fast, climb up fast,
Step forward and dance with excitement,
குடியிருந்த கோயிலிலே
வாத்தியாரு ஆடயிலே
அப்போது பார்த்த சுகம்
பார்த்துக் கொள்ளுங்க
Oh Baba, near the black tree,
You stand like a resort,
Swing and sway, ecstatic continuous joy,
Intoxicated, carefree wanderer,
Sweet offerings of devotion,
Intoxicated, carefree wanderer,
பாபாவே கலாமறோடு
நீ நிக்கியவே லாகேஸோரு
பாபாவே கலாமறோடு
நீ நிக்கியவே லாகேஸோரு
ஏ கேருகடிதா ஏ கேருகடிதா
அடுகை திக்கா லாதினுஸ்ஸா சடுகை
Bravo bravo bravo...
பாபாவே காலமரோடு
நீ நிக்கியவே லாகேஸோரு
ஜூலே ஜூலே லால் தம்
மஸ்து கலந்தர்
சேவனுதி சக்கார் தம்
மஸ்து கலந்தர்
He is a master of everything, man!
He is a man full of confidence!
No need for instruments, toss them aside, man!
Hey, compose a brand new tune, man!
Take a look at the young tender bud, man!
For our song right here,
Is there any competition? Haha, why man!
பலேபலே பலேபலே பலே....
Let the singer sing,
Let the dancer dance,
Can anyone walk away from us
Without tasting defeat, hey man?
எதிலேயும் வல்லவனடா
நம்பிக்கை உள்ளவன்டா
வேணாண்டா வாத்தியமே
விட்டு தள்ளேன்டா
ஹேய் புது மெட்டப் போட்டுக்கடா
இளமொட்ட பாத்துக்கடா
நம்மோட பாட்டுக்கிங்கே
போட்டி உண்டாடா ஹா ஏன்டா
Shall I sing in Telugu now?
Shall I showcase all my talents?
Our music will make everyone
Clap their hands to the beat!
பாடுறவன் பாடட்டுமே
ஆடுறவன் ஆடட்டுமே
தொர்க்காமே நம்ம கிட்டே
போவதுண்டா டேய்
He has learned many languages,
He is a supreme master of music,
Tell me who else is there here
Who can sing like him?
தெலுங்குல நான் பாடட்டுமா
தெறமை எல்லாம் காட்டட்டுமா
கைத் தாளம் போட வைக்கும்
நம்ம சங்கீதம்
Hey, start the plowing festival,
Oh my dear younger brother,
All your troubles will fade away,
Oh my dear younger brother,
பல மொழியும் கத்தவரு
பாட்டில் இவர் வல்லவரு
இவராட்டம் பாட இங்கே
யாரு சொல்லுங்க
Start the plowing festival,
Oh my dear younger brother,
All your troubles will fade away,
Oh my dear younger brother,
ஹே ஏருவாக்கா சாகாரோ
ரன்னோ சின்னன்னா
நீ கஷ்டமந்தா தீருனுரோ
ரன்னோ சின்னன்னா
In Mysore Kannada style,
I have a song ready with me,
Shall I sing and demonstrate it in front of you?
ஹே ஏருவாக்கா சாகாரோ
ரன்னோ சின்னன்னா
நீ கஷ்டமந்தா தீருனுரோ
ரன்னோ சின்னன்னா
Near the Kaveri and Kollidam rivers,
With the local skill and talent you possess,
There is still plenty more to show,
Hit a grand rhythmic beat!
..........................
Kolu kolanna kolae kolu kolae
Yekkolu rannadhak kolae
Kolu kolanna kolae kolu kolae
Yekkolu rannadhak kolae
மைசூரு கன்னடத்தில்
பாட்டுண்டு என்னிடத்தில்
நான் பாடிக் காட்டட்டுமா
உங்க முன்னாலே
In the tribal music style of the mountain Irulas,
Shall I present a fresh new song now?
காவேரி கொள்ளிடத்தில்
கைசரக்கு உன்னிடத்தில்
ஏராளம் இன்னும் உண்டு
போடு தில்லாலே
Aahaa aahaa aahaa aahaa move forward, move forward
A strong, bold man of valor
A strong, bold man of valor
Mouth beats mimicking the pipe instrument
I am buying and offering a traditional silk dress right now,
I am keeping it right here, don't feel shy, youngsters!
கோலு கோலன்ன
கோலே கோலு கோலே
எக்கோலு ரன்னதக் கோலே
கோலு கோலன்ன
கோலே கோலு கோலே
எக்கோலு ரன்னதக் கோலே
Aahaa aahaa aahaa aahaa move forward, move forward
A strong, bold man of valor
A strong, bold man of valor, aahaa aahaa
பெளகாரி நானெத்து யார்
யாரா நெனையல்லி
கல்லுக்காவேரி கபினியா
கல்லுக்காவேரி கபினியாநெனதறி
ஹொத்தித்த பாப்பா பரிஹாரா
கோலு கோலன்ன கோலே கோலு கோலே
எக்கோலு ரன்னதக் கோலே
Rhythmic vocal syllable beat
Rhythmic vocal syllable beat
மலைஜாதி இருளர்
அவரோட இசையில்
புதுசாக இப்ப ஒரு பாட்டுச் சொல்லட்டா
Rhythmic vocal syllable beat
Rhythmic vocal syllable beat
ஆஹா ஆஆஹா ஆஹா ஆஹா
டாண்டு டாண்டு
டாண்டு டாண்டு டண்டுமாரி ஆம்பள
டாண்டு டாண்டு டண்டுமாரி ஆம்பள
பாய்ப்பு பாய்ப்பு பாய்ப்பு
சித்தாட வாங்கி வைக்கிறேன் இப்புடே
வெக்கிறேன் வெக்கிறேன்
இங்குடே வெக்காதே புல்லிங்களே
[Vocal rhythmic intermission]
ஆஹா ஆஆஹா ஆஹா ஆஹா
டாண்டு டாண்டு
டாண்டு டாண்டு டண்டுமாரி ஆம்பள
டாண்டு டாண்டு டண்டுமாரி ஆம்பள ஆஹா ஆஹா
[Vocal rhythmic intermission]
தா தை தை தத்து
ஆ தை தை தத்து
குழு :
தா தை தை தத்து
ஆ தை தை தத்து
Your sincere applause and appreciation
Is the single biggest thing,
That serves as a wonderful reward
For us artists...
A wonderful reward...
..........................
Aaaaannnn....
..............................
கை தட்டும் உங்களின் பாராட்டு
ஒன்னுதான்
கலைஞர்கள் எங்களுக்கு
நல்ல சன்மானம்....ம்ம்
நல்ல சன்மானம்....ம்ம்
ஆஆன்.....
Ippozhudhu neengal ketka pogum
In the song that you are about to hear right now
Paadalil varum
Coming up in this song
Isai thaalam thaarai thappattai pondra
Musical beats like the Thaarai and Thappattai drums
Pakkavaathiyangal ellaamae kalappadamillaadha
All the background accompaniment sounds are unadulterated
Suthamaana manidha kuralil seiyappattavai
Made purely using the natural human voice!
Edhilaeyum vallavandaa
He is a master of everything, man!
Nambikkai ullavandaa
He is a man full of confidence!
Vaenaandaa vaathiyamae vittu thallaendaa
No need for instruments, toss them aside, man!
Haei ennadaa yosikkirae vaayaalae vaasikkiren
Hey, what are you pondering? I play instruments with my mouth!
Miruthangam naadhaswaram kettu kollaedaa
Listen closely to the sound of Mridangam and Nadaswaram, man!
Pudhu metta pottukkadaa
Compose a brand new tune, man!
Ilamotta paathukkadaa
Take a look at the young tender bud, man!
Nammoda paattukkingae
For our song right here
Potti undaadaa haa
Is there any real competition? Haha!
Vaikka pullil vaal eduppaar
He can draw a sword even from a haystack!
Vandhavarai thorkkadippaar
He will defeat whoever comes to compete!
Jhum jhum jhum
Jhum jhum jhum
Nammavarai jeyikka
To defeat our man (Nammavar)
Ingae aal irukkaadaa
Is there anyone capable here?
Jhum jhum jhum
Jhum jhum jhum
Paadam sollum nallavaru
He is a good teacher who imparts lessons,
Sagala kalaa vallavaru
He is a master of all sixty-four arts!
Jhum jhum jhum
Jhum jhum jhum
Paattukkoru paatteduppaar
He will compose a fitting song for every tune,
Kettuk kollendaa
Listen to it, man!
Jhum jhum jhum
Jhum jhum jhum
Malayaala mettil ippo
Now in a traditional Malayalam tune,
Oru paattu paadurendaa
I will sing a song for you, man!
Vayalaru paattu romba
The poetic songs of Vayalar,
Kettirukkendaa haei
I have listened to plenty of them, hey!
Oyilaaga mundu katti
Stylishly tying the mundu dhoti,
Malliya poovu chendu katti
Wearing a cluster of jasmine flowers,
Nammoda vandhu konjam
Ask her to come along with us
Aada chollendaa
And dance a little, man!
Mandhiram kaavilinnu
From the sacred grove of Manthram Kavu,
Thaimaasa kodiyaettam
The flag hoisting festival in the month of Thai,
Pada kaali muttatthinnu
In the front courtyard of Padakaali temple,
Paanjaari thudi thaalam
The rhythmic beat of Panchari and Thudi drums,
Malavaazhum dhevikkinnu
Dedicated to the Goddess living on the mountain,
Nirathaala polimelam
Grand musical arrangements with colorful traditional lights,
Malar manjal kungumathaal
With flowers, turmeric, and vermilion,
Udalaagae abishaegam
Anointing the divine body completely!
Thudi thaalam thudi thaalam
Thudi rhythm, Thudi rhythm,
Thumba poo thudi thaalam
Thudi rhythm pure as the Thumba flower!
Chorus :Thinnandaa thinnandaa
Chorus: Thinnandaa thinnandaa
Thinnandaa thinnandaa
Thinnandaa thinnandaa
Jumjum balaebalae balaebalae balae…
Jumjum bravo bravo bravo...
Yaahuyaahu uyaahuyaahu
Yaahuyaahu uyaahuyaahu
Uyaahuyaahu uyaahuyaahu
Uyaahuyaahu uyaahuyaahu
Balaebalae balaebalae balae…
Bravo bravo bravo...
Punjaabi paaniyilae
In the energetic Punjabi style,
Naam paadum paadalilae
In the song that we sing,
Nenjodu kikku varum
A kick of high energy hits the heart,
Kettu kollungo gudiyae
Listen to it, dear folks!
Sshaa…
Sshaa...
Male :Sshaa…
Male: Sshaa...
Chorus :Sshaa…
Chorus: Sshaa...
Male :Sshaa…
Male: Sshaa...
Chorus :Sshaa… sshaa… hoiyaa…
Chorus: Sshaa... sshaa... hoiyaa...
Kudiyirundha koyililae
In the movie Kudiyirundha Koyil,
Vathiyaaru aadaiyilae
In the iconic attire of a teacher,
Appodhu paartha sugam
The delight experienced back then,
Paarthu kollunga
Take a look at it now!
Baabaavae kaalamarodu
Oh Baba, near the black tree,
Nee nikkiyaavae laakaesortu
You stand like a resort,
Baabaavae kaalamarodu
Oh Baba, near the black tree,
Nee nikkiyaavae laakaesortu
You stand like a resort,
Ae kaerukadidhaa ae kaerukadidhaa
Oh, climb up fast, climb up fast,
Adugai dhikkaa laadhinussa chadugai
Step forward and dance with excitement,
Ae baabaavae kaalamarodu
Oh Baba, near the black tree,
Nee nikkiyaavae laakaesortu
You stand like a resort,
Joolae joolae laal dham
Swing and sway, ecstatic continuous joy,
Masthu kalandhar
Intoxicated, carefree wanderer,
Saevanudhi sakkaar dham
Sweet offerings of devotion,
Masthu kalandhar
Intoxicated, carefree wanderer,
Balaebalae balaebalae balae…
Bravo bravo bravo...
Edhilaeyum vallavandaa
He is a master of everything, man!
Nambikkai ullavandaa
He is a man full of confidence!
Vaenaandaa vaathiyamae vittu thallaendaa
No need for instruments, toss them aside, man!
Haei pudhu metta pottukkadaa
Hey, compose a brand new tune, man!
Ilamotta paathukkadaa
Take a look at the young tender bud, man!
Nammoda paattukkingae
For our song right here,
Potti undaadaa haa yendaa
Is there any competition? Haha, why man!
Paaduravan paadattumae
Let the singer sing,
Aaduravan aadattumae
Let the dancer dance,
Thorkkaamae namma kittae
Can anyone walk away from us
Povadhundodaa daei
Without tasting defeat, hey man?
Thelungula naan paadattumaa
Shall I sing in Telugu now?
Theramai ellaam kaattattumaa
Shall I showcase all my talents?
Kai thaalam poda vaikkum
Our music will make everyone
Namma sangeetham
Clap their hands to the beat!
Pala mozhiyum kathavaru
He has learned many languages,
Paattil ivar vallavaru
He is a supreme master of music,
Ivaraattam paada ingae
Tell me who else is there here
Yaaru sollunga
Who can sing like him?
Hae aeruvaakkaa saagaaro
Hey, start the plowing festival,
Ranno chinnannaa
Oh my dear younger brother,
Nee kashtamandhaa theerunuro
All your troubles will fade away,
Ranno chinnannaa
Oh my dear younger brother,
Aeruvaakkaa saagaaro
Start the plowing festival,
Ranno chinnannaa
Oh my dear younger brother,
Nee kashtamandhaa theerunuro
All your troubles will fade away,
Ranno chinnannaa
Oh my dear younger brother,
Mysore kannadathil
In Mysore Kannada style,
Paattundu ennidathil
I have a song ready with me,
Naan paadi kaattattumaa unga munnaalae
Shall I sing and demonstrate it in front of you?
Kaaveri kollidathil
Near the Kaveri and Kollidam rivers,
Kaicharakku unnidathil
With the local skill and talent you possess,
Yeraalam innum undu
There is still plenty more to show,
Podu thillaalae
Hit a grand rhythmic beat!
Kolu kolanna kolae kolu kolae
Kolu kolanna kolae kolu kolae
Yekkolu rannadhak kolae
Yekkolu rannadhak kolae
Kolu kolanna kolae kolu kolae
Kolu kolanna kolae kolu kolae
Yekkolu rannadhak kolae
Yekkolu rannadhak kolae
Malaijaadhi irular avaroda isaiyil
In the tribal music style of the mountain Irulas,
Pudhusaaga ippa oru paatta chollattaa
Shall I present a fresh new song now?
Aahaa aahaa aahaa aahaa daandu daandu
Aahaa aahaa aahaa aahaa move forward, move forward
Daandu daandu dandumaari aambala
A strong, bold man of valor
Daandu daandu dandumaari aambala
A strong, bold man of valor
Paaippu paaippu paaippu
Mouth beats mimicking the pipe instrument
Sithaada vaangi vaikkiren ippudae
I am buying and offering a traditional silk dress right now,
Vekkiren vekkiren ingudae vekkaadhae pullingalae
I am keeping it right here, don't feel shy, youngsters!
Aahaa aahaa aahaa aahaa daandu daandu
Aahaa aahaa aahaa aahaa move forward, move forward
Daandu daandu dandumaari aambala
A strong, bold man of valor
Daandu daandu dandumaari aambala aahaa aahaa
A strong, bold man of valor, aahaa aahaa
Thaa thai thai thatthu
Rhythmic vocal syllable beat
Aa thai thai thatthu
Rhythmic vocal syllable beat
Thaa thai thai thatthu
Rhythmic vocal syllable beat
Aa thai thai thatthu
Rhythmic vocal syllable beat
……………………………….
[Vocal rhythmic intermission]
……………………………..
[Vocal rhythmic intermission]
Kai thattum ungalin paaraattu
Your sincere applause and appreciation
Onnu thaan
Is the single biggest thing,
Kalainjargal engalukku
That serves as a wonderful reward
Nalla sanmaanam…mm…
For us artists...
Nalla sanmaanam…mm…
A wonderful reward...
Aaaaannnn….
Aaaaannnn....
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Edhilayum Vallavanda' from the 1994 movie 'Nammavar' is an extraordinary musical experiment showcasing vocal percussion, polyglot verse, and a cappella craftsmanship. Preceded by a spoken disclaimer, the song asserts that all musical and percussion accompaniments—imitating traditional drums, brass, and reed instruments—are produced exclusively using the human mouth without artificial sound instruments. The lyrics celebrate the protagonist as a master polymath proficient in sixty-four traditional arts, capable of adapting to any style of song.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Vocal Percussion / Sound Imitation (Isai Kurippu)
“Miruthangam naadhaswaram kettu kollaedaa”
The lyrics explicitly state that instruments like Mridangam and Nadaswaram are simulated entirely through vocal percussion and mouth sounds.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Paaduravan paadattumae / Aaduravan aadattumae”
The second letter sound ('du') rhymes across consecutive lines, creating a pleasing internal rhythm.
Polyglot / Multilingual Intertextuality
“Thelungula naan paadattumaa / Mysore kannadathil paattundu ennidathil”
The song seamlessly integrates regional dialects and folk refrains from Malayalam, Punjabi, Telugu, Kannada, and Irula tribal music into Tamil lyrics.
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Trivia
Composed by Mahesh Mahadevan and sung by Kamal Haasan (who also played the lead role of a college professor in *Nammavar*), this song is one of the earliest full-length Indian cinematic songs to heavily feature a cappella beatboxing techniques, where Kamal Haasan vocally mimicked various Indian classical, folk, and tribal musical instruments.
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