Kaangeyam Kaalaigale
From Indru Nee Nalai Naan · 1983
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Indru Nee Nalai Naan1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Lalalaa lalalaa lalalaa lalalaa lallaa | Lalalaa lalalaa lalalaa lalalaa lallaa |
| Male | |
| Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae | O Kangayam bulls! |
| Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae | Run along the government road! |
| Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae | O Kangayam bulls! |
| Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae | Run along the government road! |
| Kaalu vali theriyaama | Without feeling the pain in my legs, |
| Naanum paattu paadikkittu vaaren | I come along singing a song. |
| Kaalu vali theriyaama | Without feeling the pain in my legs, |
| Naanum paattu paadikkittu vaaren | I come along singing a song. |
| Male | |
| Marudhannanukku kalyaanam panna | To get my elder brother Marudhu married, |
| Ponna thaedikkittu poren | I am going in search of a bride. |
| Onakku enna venum kelu thaaren | Ask me what you want, and I shall give it to you! |
| Male | |
| Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae | O Kangayam bulls! |
| Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae | Run along the government road! |
| Kaalu vali theriyaama | Without feeling the pain in my legs, |
| Naanum paattu paadikkittu vaaren | I come along singing a song. |
| Female | |
| {Yendaa pazhaniyappaa… | {Hey Palaniyappa... |
| Eruma maadu maadhiri valandhirukkuriyae | You have grown big like a buffalo! |
| Onakku eppa kannaalam | When is your marriage? |
| Male | |
| Enakkaa paatti…} (Dialogue) | For me, grandma?...} (Dialogue) |
| Male | |
| Vikkum velavaasiyilae | In this soaring cost of living, |
| Yedhum illa osiyilae | Nothing comes for free. |
| Vikkum velavaasiyilae | In this soaring cost of living, |
| Yedhum illa osiyilae | Nothing comes for free. |
| Vela mattum nallaa seiven | I will work hard and well, |
| Vendiya mattum nalla thimbaen | And eat as much as I need. |
| Sambalathukkaetha padi | According to one's income, |
| Samsaaratha thaedikkanum | One should seek a life partner. |
| Sambalam illae kimbalam illae | No salary, no bribes either, |
| Ponjaadhiyum thaevai illae | So no need for a wife too! |
| Male | |
| Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae | O Kangayam bulls! |
| Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae | Run along the government road! |
| Kaalu vali theriyaama naanum paattu paa…. | Without feeling the pain in my legs, I sing a song... |
| Male | |
| {Annae annae annae annae annae | {Brother, brother, brother... |
| Ennannae gattu mooditteenga… | Why brother, did you close the gate?... |
| Male | |
| Aei kettu thaanae moodunen | Hey, I closed the railway gate, didn't I? |
| Kena payalae | You fool! |
| Kekkaama moodunaa thaandaa thappu | It would be wrong only if I closed it without asking! |
| Pesaama vandiya oramaa niruthipputtu | Quietly park your cart on the side, |
| Rayilu varudhu vaedikka paathuttu po | A train is coming, watch the sight and then go! |
| Male | |
| Aamaamaa… | Oh yes... |
| Adhula yedhaavadhu | Let me see if any girl is coming in that train!} (Dialogue) |
| Ponnu varudhaannu paakkuren} (Dialogue) | Her facial features will be pleasant, |
| Male | |
| Mookku muzhi nallaarukkum | Her teeth like fine pearls. |
| Muthu muthaa pallirukkum | Her facial features will be pleasant, |
| Mookku muzhi nallaarukkum | Her teeth like fine pearls. |
| Muthu muthaa pallirukkum | Her words will be sweet as pieces of halwa, |
| Pechum kooda halwaa thundaa | It will be wonderful if she is full of love. |
| Anbaarundhaa nallaarukkum | Without pointing out faults, |
| Kutham yedhum sollaamae | Without complaining every day, |
| Nitham kora sollaamae | If I find a girl beautiful to the eyes, |
| Kannukkazhagaa ponnu kedachaa | I will surely fix the marriage! |
| Nichayamum panniduven | O Kangayam bulls! |
| Male | |
| Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae | Run along the government road! |
| Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae | Thananat thananat thandhannaanaa |
| Thananat thananat thandhannaanaa | Thanana thananat thanana.... |
| Thanana thananat thanana…. | {Brother, brother, brother... |
| Male | |
| {Annae annae annae annae oo… | Stop the cart!... |
| Male | |
| Vandiya niruthu… | Where are you heading this way? |
| Enga indha pakkam | I'm going to the weekly market, brother... |
| Male | |
| Sandhaikku porennae… | Going to the market... |
| Male | |
| Sandhaikku poyi… | I am going to look for a bride for my brother! |
| Male | |
| Engannanukku ponnu | Hey you crazy fellow... |
| Paakka poren | In the market, people buy cattle and calves, |
| Male | |
| Yendaa kirukku payalae… | Would anyone buy a sister-in-law there?... |
| Sandhaiyila maadu kannu thaan | Who would give a bride to your brother? |
| Vaanguvaanga | He has no job or work, |
| Madhaniyumaa vaanguvaanga… | And keeps roaming around shouting party slogans! |
| Ongannanukku evandaa ponnu koduppaan | Hey... 'We will capture power,' |
| Avan vaela vetti illaama | Don't go to Karaikudi side and say 'We will capture power!', |
| Katchi katchinnu suthikkittirukkaan | They will beat you up! |
| Daei… aachiya pudikkiren | Oh, come on brother... |
| Aachiya pudikkirennu | What is lacking in my elder brother?...} (Dialogue) |
| Karakkudi pakkam poi sollida poraandaa | Piles of assets and property, |
| Pottu adichu puduvaaga… | Male: Oho! |
| Male | |
| Ada neenga onnunnae… | Wetlands and drylands on all four sides! |
| Engannanukku enna korachal…} (Dialogue) | Male: Is that so? |
| Male | |
| Sothu pathu ekkachakkam | Piles of assets and property, |
| Male :Oho | Wetlands and drylands on all four sides, |
| Male :Nanja punja naalu pakkam | Cardamom hill forests exist, |
| Male :Apdiyaa | Houses exist, everything exists! |
| Male | |
| Sothu pathu ekkachakkam | If my elder brother stands in the election, |
| Nanja punja naalu pakkam | It is our party that wins! |
| Yelamala kaadugal undu | If brother wins, he becomes a minister, |
| Veedugal undu ellaam undu | And the governance will be in our hands! |
| Thaerdhalilae annan ninnaa | O Kangayam bulls! |
| Jeyikkiradhu enga katchi | Run along the government road! |
| Annan jeyichaa mandhiriyadaa | Without feeling the pain in my legs, |
| Aatchi enga kayiladaa | I come along singing a song. |
| Male | |
| Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae | To get my elder brother Marudhu married, |
| Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae | I am going in search of a bride. |
| Kaalu vali theriyaama | Ask me what you want, and I shall give it to you, yes! |
| Naanum paattu paadikkittu vaaren | I am going in search of a bride. |
| Male | |
| Marudhannanukku kalyaanam panna | Ask me what you want, and I shall give it to you, yes! |
| Ponna thaedikkittu poren | |
| Onakku enna venum kelu thaaren aamaa | |
| Ponna thaedikkittu poren | |
| Onakku enna venum kelu thaaren aamaa | |
லலலா லலலா லல லா
லல்லல்லா
Lalalaa lalalaa lalalaa lalalaa lallaa
பாத்து அப்படி நட ராசா
அது அது
O Kangayam bulls!
Run along the government road!
O Kangayam bulls!
Run along the government road!
Without feeling the pain in my legs,
I come along singing a song.
Without feeling the pain in my legs,
I come along singing a song.
காங்கேயங் காளைகளே
ஓடுங்கடா கவர்மெண்ட்டு சாலையிலே
காங்கேயங் காளைகளே
ஓடுங்கடா கவர்மெண்ட்டு சாலையிலே
காலு வலி தெரியாம
நானும் பாட்டு பாடிக்கிட்டு வாரேன்
காலு வலி தெரியாம
நானும் பாட்டு பாடிக்கிட்டு வாரேன்
To get my elder brother Marudhu married,
I am going in search of a bride.
Ask me what you want, and I shall give it to you!
மருதண்ணனுக்கு கல்யாணம் பண்ண
பொண்ணு தேடிக்கிட்டு போறேன்
உனக்கு என்ன வேணும் கேளு தாறேன்......
O Kangayam bulls!
Run along the government road!
Without feeling the pain in my legs,
I come along singing a song.
காங்கேயங் காளைகளே
ஓடுங்கடா கவர்மெண்ட்டு சாலையிலே
காலு வலி தெரியாம
நானும் பாட்டு பாடிக்கிட்டு வாரேன்
{Hey Palaniyappa...
You have grown big like a buffalo!
When is your marriage?
{ஏன்டா பழனியப்பா
எரும மாடு மாதிரி வளந்திருக்குறியே
ஒனக்கு எப்ப கண்ணாலம்
For me, grandma?...} (Dialogue)
எனக்கா பாட்டி.....} (வசனம்)
In this soaring cost of living,
Nothing comes for free.
In this soaring cost of living,
Nothing comes for free.
I will work hard and well,
And eat as much as I need.
According to one's income,
One should seek a life partner.
No salary, no bribes either,
So no need for a wife too!
விக்கும் வெலவாசியில
ஏதுமில்ல ஓசியில
விக்கும் வெலவாசியில ஆமா
ஏதுமில்ல ஓசியில
வேல மட்டும் நல்ல செய்வேன்
வேண்டிய மட்டும் நல்லா தின்பேன்
சம்பளத்துக்கேத்தபடி
சம்சாரத்த தேடிக்கணும்
சம்பளமில்ல கிம்பளமில்ல
பொஞ்சாதியும் தேவையில்லை
O Kangayam bulls!
Run along the government road!
Without feeling the pain in my legs, I sing a song...
காங்கேயங் காளைகளே
ஓடுங்கடா கவர்மெண்ட்டு சாலையிலே
காலு வலி தெரியாம
நானும் பாட்டு பா....
{Brother, brother, brother...
Why brother, did you close the gate?...
{அண்ணே அண்ணே அண்ணே
அண்ணே அண்ணே
என்னன்னே கேட்டு மூடிட்டீங்க......
Hey, I closed the railway gate, didn't I?
You fool!
It would be wrong only if I closed it without asking!
Quietly park your cart on the side,
A train is coming, watch the sight and then go!
ஏய் கேட்டு தானே மூடுனேன்
கேன பயலே
கேக்காம மூடுனா தான்டா தப்பு
பேசாம வந்தியா ஓரமா நிறுத்திப்புட்டு
ரயிலு வருது வேடிக்க பாத்துட்டு போ
Oh yes...
Let me see if any girl is coming in that train!} (Dialogue)
Her facial features will be pleasant,
ஆமாமா....
அதுல ஏதாவது
பொண்ணு வருதான்னு பார்க்குறேன்} (வசனம்)
Her teeth like fine pearls.
Her facial features will be pleasant,
Her teeth like fine pearls.
Her words will be sweet as pieces of halwa,
It will be wonderful if she is full of love.
Without pointing out faults,
Without complaining every day,
If I find a girl beautiful to the eyes,
I will surely fix the marriage!
O Kangayam bulls!
மூக்கு முழி நல்லாருக்கும்
முத்து முத்தா பல் இருக்கும்
மூக்கு முழி நல்லாருக்கும்
முத்து முத்தா பல் இருக்கும்
பேச்சுக்கூட அல்வாதுண்டா
அன்பாருந்தா நல்லாருக்கும்
குத்தம் ஏதும் இல்லாமே
நித்தம் கொற சொல்லாமே
கண்ணுக்கழகா பொண்ணு கெடச்சா
நிச்சியமும் பண்ணிடுவேன்
Run along the government road!
Thananat thananat thandhannaanaa
Thanana thananat thanana....
{Brother, brother, brother...
காங்கேயங் காளைகளே
ஓடுங்கடா கவர்மெண்ட்டு சாலையிலே
தனனத் தனனத் தந்தன்னானா
தனன தனனத் தனன.....
Stop the cart!...
{அண்ணே அண்ணே அண்ணே
அண்ணே ஓ....ஓ.....ஓ....
ஆண் : வண்டிய நிறுத்துடா....
வண்டிய நிறுத்து
எங்க இந்த பக்கம்
Where are you heading this way?
I'm going to the weekly market, brother...
சந்தைக்கு போறேன்ணே
Going to the market...
எங்கண்ணனுக்கு பொண்ணு
பாக்க போறேன்
I am going to look for a bride for my brother!
ஏன்டா கிறுக்கு பயலே
சந்தையில மாடு கன்னுதான்
வாங்குவாங்க
மதனியுமா வாங்குவாங்க
ஒங்கண்ணனுக்கு எவன்டா
பொண்ணு கொடுப்பான்
அவன் வேலை வெட்டி இல்லாம
கட்சி கட்ச்சின்னு சுத்திக்கிட்டுருக்கான்
டேய்....ஆட்சிய புடிக்கிறேன்
ஆட்சிய புடிக்கிறேன்னு
காரைக்குடி பக்கம் போய் சொல்லிட போறான்டா
போட்டு அடிச்சு புடுவாக
Hey you crazy fellow...
In the market, people buy cattle and calves,
அட நீங்க ஒன்னுணே
எங்கண்ணனுக்கு என்ன கொறைச்சல்......} (வசனம்)
Would anyone buy a sister-in-law there?...
Who would give a bride to your brother?
He has no job or work,
And keeps roaming around shouting party slogans!
Hey... 'We will capture power,'
Don't go to Karaikudi side and say 'We will capture power!',
They will beat you up!
Oh, come on brother...
What is lacking in my elder brother?...} (Dialogue)
Piles of assets and property,
Male: Oho!
சொத்துப்பத்து எக்கச்சக்கம்
ஓஹோ
நஞ்சை புஞ்சை நாலுப்பக்கம்
அப்படியா
Wetlands and drylands on all four sides!
Male: Is that so?
சொத்துப் பத்து எக்கச்சக்கம்
நஞ்சை புஞ்சை நாலுப்பக்கம்
ஏல மல காடுகளுண்டு
வீடுகளுண்டு எல்லாமுண்டு
தேர்தலுல அண்ணன் நின்னா
ஜெயிக்கிறது எங்க கட்சி
அண்ணன் ஜெயிச்சா மந்திரியடா
ஆட்சி எங்க கையிலடா
Piles of assets and property,
Wetlands and drylands on all four sides,
Cardamom hill forests exist,
Houses exist, everything exists!
காங்கேயங் காளைகளே
ஓடுங்கடா கவர்மெண்ட்டு சாலையிலே
காலு வலி தெரியாம
நானும் பாட்டு பாடிக்கிட்டு வாரேன்
If my elder brother stands in the election,
It is our party that wins!
If brother wins, he becomes a minister,
And the governance will be in our hands!
O Kangayam bulls!
Run along the government road!
Without feeling the pain in my legs,
I come along singing a song.
மருதண்ணனுக்கு கல்யாணம் பண்ண
பொண்ணு தேடிக்கிட்டு போறேன்
உனக்கு என்ன வேணும் கேளு தாறேன் ஆமா
பொண்ணு தேடிக்கிட்டு போறேன்
உனக்கு என்ன வேணும் கேளு தாறேன் ஆமா
To get my elder brother Marudhu married,
I am going in search of a bride.
Ask me what you want, and I shall give it to you, yes!
I am going in search of a bride.
விசில் :
...................................
Ask me what you want, and I shall give it to you, yes!
Lalalaa lalalaa lalalaa lalalaa lallaa
Lalalaa lalalaa lalalaa lalalaa lallaa
Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae
O Kangayam bulls!
Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae
Run along the government road!
Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae
O Kangayam bulls!
Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae
Run along the government road!
Kaalu vali theriyaama
Without feeling the pain in my legs,
Naanum paattu paadikkittu vaaren
I come along singing a song.
Kaalu vali theriyaama
Without feeling the pain in my legs,
Naanum paattu paadikkittu vaaren
I come along singing a song.
Marudhannanukku kalyaanam panna
To get my elder brother Marudhu married,
Ponna thaedikkittu poren
I am going in search of a bride.
Onakku enna venum kelu thaaren
Ask me what you want, and I shall give it to you!
Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae
O Kangayam bulls!
Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae
Run along the government road!
Kaalu vali theriyaama
Without feeling the pain in my legs,
Naanum paattu paadikkittu vaaren
I come along singing a song.
{Yendaa pazhaniyappaa…
{Hey Palaniyappa...
Eruma maadu maadhiri valandhirukkuriyae
You have grown big like a buffalo!
Onakku eppa kannaalam
When is your marriage?
Enakkaa paatti…} (Dialogue)
For me, grandma?...} (Dialogue)
Vikkum velavaasiyilae
In this soaring cost of living,
Yedhum illa osiyilae
Nothing comes for free.
Vikkum velavaasiyilae
In this soaring cost of living,
Yedhum illa osiyilae
Nothing comes for free.
Vela mattum nallaa seiven
I will work hard and well,
Vendiya mattum nalla thimbaen
And eat as much as I need.
Sambalathukkaetha padi
According to one's income,
Samsaaratha thaedikkanum
One should seek a life partner.
Sambalam illae kimbalam illae
No salary, no bribes either,
Ponjaadhiyum thaevai illae
So no need for a wife too!
Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae
O Kangayam bulls!
Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae
Run along the government road!
Kaalu vali theriyaama naanum paattu paa….
Without feeling the pain in my legs, I sing a song...
{Annae annae annae annae annae
{Brother, brother, brother...
Ennannae gattu mooditteenga…
Why brother, did you close the gate?...
Aei kettu thaanae moodunen
Hey, I closed the railway gate, didn't I?
Kena payalae
You fool!
Kekkaama moodunaa thaandaa thappu
It would be wrong only if I closed it without asking!
Pesaama vandiya oramaa niruthipputtu
Quietly park your cart on the side,
Rayilu varudhu vaedikka paathuttu po
A train is coming, watch the sight and then go!
Aamaamaa…
Oh yes...
Adhula yedhaavadhu
Let me see if any girl is coming in that train!} (Dialogue)
Ponnu varudhaannu paakkuren} (Dialogue)
Her facial features will be pleasant,
Mookku muzhi nallaarukkum
Her teeth like fine pearls.
Muthu muthaa pallirukkum
Her facial features will be pleasant,
Mookku muzhi nallaarukkum
Her teeth like fine pearls.
Muthu muthaa pallirukkum
Her words will be sweet as pieces of halwa,
Pechum kooda halwaa thundaa
It will be wonderful if she is full of love.
Anbaarundhaa nallaarukkum
Without pointing out faults,
Kutham yedhum sollaamae
Without complaining every day,
Nitham kora sollaamae
If I find a girl beautiful to the eyes,
Kannukkazhagaa ponnu kedachaa
I will surely fix the marriage!
Nichayamum panniduven
O Kangayam bulls!
Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae
Run along the government road!
Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae
Thananat thananat thandhannaanaa
Thananat thananat thandhannaanaa
Thanana thananat thanana....
Thanana thananat thanana….
{Brother, brother, brother...
{Annae annae annae annae oo…
Stop the cart!...
Vandiya niruthu…
Where are you heading this way?
Enga indha pakkam
I'm going to the weekly market, brother...
Sandhaikku porennae…
Going to the market...
Sandhaikku poyi…
I am going to look for a bride for my brother!
Engannanukku ponnu
Hey you crazy fellow...
Paakka poren
In the market, people buy cattle and calves,
Yendaa kirukku payalae…
Would anyone buy a sister-in-law there?...
Sandhaiyila maadu kannu thaan
Who would give a bride to your brother?
Vaanguvaanga
He has no job or work,
Madhaniyumaa vaanguvaanga…
And keeps roaming around shouting party slogans!
Ongannanukku evandaa ponnu koduppaan
Hey... 'We will capture power,'
Avan vaela vetti illaama
Don't go to Karaikudi side and say 'We will capture power!',
Katchi katchinnu suthikkittirukkaan
They will beat you up!
Daei… aachiya pudikkiren
Oh, come on brother...
Aachiya pudikkirennu
What is lacking in my elder brother?...} (Dialogue)
Karakkudi pakkam poi sollida poraandaa
Piles of assets and property,
Pottu adichu puduvaaga…
Male: Oho!
Ada neenga onnunnae…
Wetlands and drylands on all four sides!
Engannanukku enna korachal…} (Dialogue)
Male: Is that so?
Sothu pathu ekkachakkam
Piles of assets and property,
Male :Oho
Wetlands and drylands on all four sides,
Male :Nanja punja naalu pakkam
Cardamom hill forests exist,
Male :Apdiyaa
Houses exist, everything exists!
Sothu pathu ekkachakkam
If my elder brother stands in the election,
Nanja punja naalu pakkam
It is our party that wins!
Yelamala kaadugal undu
If brother wins, he becomes a minister,
Veedugal undu ellaam undu
And the governance will be in our hands!
Thaerdhalilae annan ninnaa
O Kangayam bulls!
Jeyikkiradhu enga katchi
Run along the government road!
Annan jeyichaa mandhiriyadaa
Without feeling the pain in my legs,
Aatchi enga kayiladaa
I come along singing a song.
Kaangaeyam kaalaigalae
To get my elder brother Marudhu married,
Odungadaa govermentu saalaiyilae
I am going in search of a bride.
Kaalu vali theriyaama
Ask me what you want, and I shall give it to you, yes!
Naanum paattu paadikkittu vaaren
I am going in search of a bride.
Marudhannanukku kalyaanam panna
Ask me what you want, and I shall give it to you, yes!
Ponna thaedikkittu poren
Onakku enna venum kelu thaaren aamaa
Ponna thaedikkittu poren
Onakku enna venum kelu thaaren aamaa
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This lighthearted, narrative folk song from 'Indru Nee Nalai Naan' (1983) follows a cheerful protagonist traveling in a bullock cart pulled by prized Kangayam bulls. He sings joyfully to distract himself from fatigue as he ventures out to find a suitable bride for his elder brother, Marudhu. Along his journey, he engages in humorous, conversational banter with villagers, a railway gatekeeper, and bystanders. The song vividly paints rural Tamil culture, blending comedy, everyday social observations about inflation and politics, and affectionate family loyalty. The singer humorously highlights what ideal traits a bride should possess while boasting grandly about his brother's political ambitions and vast land ownership.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Vikkum velavaasiyilae / Yedhum illa osiyilae”
Matching second consonants in successive lines, such as 'Kaangaeyam' and 'Odungadaa' (letter 'nga'/ 'du') or 'Vikkum' / 'Yedhum'.
Monaai (Alliteration / First-letter matching)
“Mookku muzhi nallaarukkum / Muthu muthaa pallirukkum”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the line ('Mookku' / 'Muthu').
Metaphor / Simile
“Pechum kooda halwaa thundaa”
Comparing sweet speech to pieces of halwa ('Pechum kooda halwaa thundaa') and teeth to fine pearls ('Muthu muthaa pallirukkum').
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Trivia
Although credited as 'Music: Unknown' in some basic lyric sheets, the soundtrack for 'Indru Nee Nalai Naan' (1983) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran. The movie was directed by legendary actor-director Major Sundarrajan and starred Sivakumar, Lakshmi, and Sulakshana.
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