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Jam Jam Endru

From Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan · 1971

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan
Movie release year
1971
Lyrics added on
31 Dec 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Jam jam jam endru santhosama
Nee thalir nadai podada rajabeema
Jam jam jam endru santhosama
Nee thalir nadai podada rajabeema
Jam jam jam endru santhosama
Thaaiyilla pillaipol kaadu kidakku
Adhai thalatta vaanilae megam irukku
Thaaiyilla pillaipol kaadu kidakku
Adhai thalatta vaanilae megam irukku
Vaayilla oomai pol solai irukku
Adhai vaarthaigal pesa veikka thendral irukku
Jam jam jam endru santhosama
Nee thalir nadai podada rajabeema
Jam jam jam endru santhosama
Kaadengum un jaadhi sondham irukku
Andha kattaanai koottathidam thandham irukku
Kaadengum un jaadhi sondham irukku
Andha kattaanai koottathidam thandham irukku
Ungalukkum enakkum bandham irukku
Indha uravai ninaikkaiyil inbam irukku
Nee thalir nadai podada rajabeema
Jam jam jam endru santhosama
Thaayarai valarthathu needhaan beema
Unnai thatha endru naanum sollalaama
Thaayarai valarthathu needhaan beema
Unnai thatha endru naanum sollalaama
Vaayara mutham ondru idalama
Ennai valarkkum poruppaiyum tharalama
Jam jam jam endru santhosama
Nee thalir nadai podada rajabeema
Jam jam jam endru santhosama
Aa…aa..aa..aa..aa…aa…oo oo oo oo
oo oo oo ohoo
Kaattilulla pambugalil nanjum irukku
Aanaal kadikka koodathu endra nenjam irukku
Kaattilulla pambugalil nanjum irukku
Aanaal kadikka koodathu endra nenjam irukku
Naatil ulla makkalidm naalum irukku
Andha naalodu serndhu konjam vaalum irukku
Jam jam jam endru santhosama
Nee thalir nadai podada rajabeema
Jam jam jam endru santhosamaaa
Happily and merrily, to the rhythm of 'jum jum jum',
Walk with gentle, graceful steps, my royal Bheema!
Happily and merrily, to the rhythm of 'jum jum jum',
Walk with gentle, graceful steps, my royal Bheema!
Happily and merrily, to the rhythm of 'jum jum jum'!
The forest lies like a motherless child,
And the clouds in the sky are there to sing it a lullaby.
The forest lies like a motherless child,
And the clouds in the sky are there to sing it a lullaby.
The grove rests silent like one who cannot speak,
And the gentle breeze is there to give it words.
Happily and merrily, to the rhythm of 'jum jum jum',
Walk with gentle, graceful steps, my royal Bheema!
Happily and merrily, to the rhythm of 'jum jum jum'!
Your elephant kin live all across the forest,
And those herds of wild elephants possess their tusks.
Your elephant kin live all across the forest,
And those herds of wild elephants possess their tusks.
There is a precious bond between you and me,
And thinking of this kinship brings so much joy.
Walk with gentle, graceful steps, my royal Bheema!
Happily and merrily, to the rhythm of 'jum jum jum'!
You were the one who raised my mother, Bheema,
May I also call you my grandfather?
You were the one who raised my mother, Bheema,
May I also call you my grandfather?
May I give you a sweet kiss from my whole heart,
And give you the task of raising me as well?
Happily and merrily, to the rhythm of 'jum jum jum',
Walk with gentle, graceful steps, my royal Bheema!
Happily and merrily, to the rhythm of 'jum jum jum'!
Aah... aah... aah... aah... aah... aah... ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh oho
The snakes in the jungle do carry poison,
Yet they have the good heart not to bite.
The snakes in the jungle do carry poison,
Yet they have the good heart not to bite.
People living in the outside towns have their daily lives,
Yet along with those days, they always wag a sly tail!
Happily and merrily, to the rhythm of 'jum jum jum',
Walk with gentle, graceful steps, my royal Bheema!
Happily and merrily, to the rhythm of 'jum jum jum'!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from Yanai Valartha Vanampadi Magan (1971) is a joyful, affectionate tribute to nature and a beloved elephant named Raja Beema. The speaker encourages the elephant to walk with graceful steps while describing the forest as an interconnected family where clouds sing lullabies to the quiet trees and gentle breezes give voice to the silent groves. The bond between humans, animals, and the wilderness is celebrated with deep tenderness and gratitude. In typical Kannadasan style, the song subtly contrasts the natural purity of wild animals with human society. While forest snakes possess venom, they act without malice; conversely, human beings, despite their sophistication, often conceal deceitful and mischievous intentions. Through charming metaphors and cheerful rhythm, the track blends childlike wonder with poignant social philosophy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uwamai)

“Thaaiyilla pillaipol kaadu kidakku”

Compares the solitude of the forest to a motherless child needing comfort.

Personification

“Adhai thalatta vaanilae megam irukku”

Attributes human action (singing a lullaby) to inanimate clouds in the sky.

Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Kaadengum un jaadhi sondham irukku”

Repeated end-rhyme structure ('irukku') creating melodic rhythm across lines.

Contrast / Irony

“Aanaal kadikka koodathu endra nenjam irukku / Andha naalodu serndhu konjam vaalum irukku”

Sharp lyrical contrast comparing honest wild animals with cunning human behavior.

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Trivia

Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan, this track highlights Kannadasan's unique skill in infusing simple, upbeat tunes meant for children or nature-themed scenes with deep philosophical observations about human deceit versus animal nature.

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