Kalyan Raman Kookkoo
From Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo · 1981
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo1981
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Hei….hae…you come on | Hey... hae... you come on |
| Kalyaan raman kookku raman | Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman |
| You met fellow come on let’s go | You mad fellow, come on let's go |
| Why dont you act want to strike me | Why don't you act, do you want to strike me? |
| Always wants you thats what you have | Always wanting you, that's what you have |
| Male | |
| Vaaikkaal oram veesum kaaththu | The breeze blowing along the edge of the canal |
| Kaaththila ketkkum kamban paattu | The song of poet Kamban heard in the wind |
| Kamban paattum vaaikkaal kaaththum | Kamban's song and the canal's breeze |
| Onnaa Saernthaa inikkuthu | When merged together, taste sweet |
| Female | |
| Kalyaan raman kookku raman | Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman |
| Female | |
| Vaazhum bhoomi periyathu periyathu | The earth we live on is vast and big |
| Vaazhum naalum siriyathappaa | The days we live are short, my dear |
| Vaazhumpothu ilamaiyai rasiththidum | Relishing youth while living |
| Ennam pirappathu iniyathappaa | The birth of such thoughts is sweet, my dear |
| Female | |
| Kadhalargal idhayangal siriyathu siriyathu | The hearts of lovers are tiny and small |
| Kaninthidum aasaigal periyathappaa | Yet the desires that blossom are immense, my dear |
| Sangeethamum santhoshamum | Music and happiness are here |
| Nam ullam magizhvatharkku | To gladden our hearts |
| Male | |
| Vaaikkaal oram veesum kaaththu | The breeze blowing along the edge of the canal |
| Kaaththila ketkkum kamban paattu | The song of poet Kamban heard in the wind |
| Kamban paattum vaaikkaal kaaththum | Kamban's song and the canal's breeze |
| Onnaa Saernthaa inikkuthu | When merged together, taste sweet |
| Female | |
| You met fellow kalyaan raman | You mad fellow, Kalyan Raman |
| Male | |
| Yaettai pudichchu ezhuthira aalilla | There is no one here writing on a manuscript |
| Ellaam manasu sonnathuthaan | Everything is simply what the heart dictates |
| Thaalam pudichchu paadura paattilla | This is not a song sung keeping strict rhythm |
| Raagam paavam nirainjathuthaan | It is filled purely with melody and emotion |
| Male | |
| Aayiram kavingarum kalainganrum | Even for a thousand poets and artists |
| Arththathai meerina paattu idhu | This song transcends conventional meaning |
| Thaanaagavey undaanathu | It was created spontaneously on its own |
| Graamiya kavithainga | These are rural folk poems |
| Female | |
| Kalyaan raman kookku raman | Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman |
| You met fellow come on let’s go | You mad fellow, come on let's go |
| Why dont you act want to strike me | Why don't you act, do you want to strike me? |
| Always wants you thats what you have | Always wanting you, that's what you have |
| Male | |
| Vaaikkaal oram veesum kaaththu | The breeze blowing along the edge of the canal |
| Kaaththila ketkkum kamban paattu | The song of poet Kamban heard in the wind |
| Kamban paattum vaaikkaal kaaththum | Kamban's song and the canal's breeze |
| Onnaa Saernthaa inikkuthu | When merged together, taste sweet |
| Female | |
| Kalyaan raman kookku raman | Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman |
ஹேய்... ஹே......யூ.....கம்....ஆன்.....
கல்யாண் ராமன் கூக்கூ ராமன்.......
யூ மேட் பெல்லோ கம் ஆன் லெட் ஸ் கோ
ஒய் டோண்ட் யூ ஆக்ட் வான்ட் டு ஸ்ட்ரைக் மீ
ஆல்வேஸ் வாண்ட்ஸ் யூ தட்ஸ் வாட் யூ ஹவ்
Hey... hae... you come on
Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman
You mad fellow, come on let's go
Why don't you act, do you want to strike me?
Always wanting you, that's what you have
வாய்க்கால் ஓரம் வீசும் காத்து
காத்தில கேட்கும் கம்பன் பாட்டு
கம்பன் பாட்டும் வாய்க்கால் காத்தும்
ஒண்ணா சேர்ந்தா இனிக்குது.......
The breeze blowing along the edge of the canal
The song of poet Kamban heard in the wind
Kamban's song and the canal's breeze
When merged together, taste sweet
கல்யாண் ராமன் கூக்கூ ராமன்.......
Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman
வாழும் பூமி பெரியது பெரியது
வாழும் நாளும் சிறியதப்பா
வாழும் போது இளமையை ரசித்திடும்
எண்ணம் பிறப்பது இனியதப்பா
The earth we live on is vast and big
The days we live are short, my dear
Relishing youth while living
The birth of such thoughts is sweet, my dear
காதலர்கள் இதயங்கள் சிறியது சிறியது
கனிந்திடும் ஆசைகள் பெரியதப்பா
சங்கீதமும் சந்தோஷமும்
நம் உள்ளம் மகிழ்வதற்கு......
The hearts of lovers are tiny and small
Yet the desires that blossom are immense, my dear
Music and happiness are here
To gladden our hearts
வாய்க்கால் ஓரம் வீசும் காத்து
காத்தில கேட்கும் கம்பன் பாட்டு
கம்பன் பாட்டும் வாய்க்கால் காத்தும்
ஒண்ணா சேர்ந்தா இனிக்குது.......
The breeze blowing along the edge of the canal
The song of poet Kamban heard in the wind
Kamban's song and the canal's breeze
When merged together, taste sweet
யூ மேட் பெல்லோ கல்யாண் ராமன்
You mad fellow, Kalyan Raman
ஏட்டை புடிச்சு எழுதிற ஆளில்ல
எல்லாம் மனசு சொன்னதுதான்
தாளம் புடிச்சு பாடுற பாட்டில்ல
ராகம் பாவம் நிறைஞ்சதுதான்
There is no one here writing on a manuscript
Everything is simply what the heart dictates
This is not a song sung keeping strict rhythm
It is filled purely with melody and emotion
ஆயிரம் கவிஞரும் கலைஞரும்
அர்த்தத்தை மீறின பாட்டு இது
தானாகவே உண்டானது
கிராமிய கவிதைங்கதான்.......
Even for a thousand poets and artists
This song transcends conventional meaning
It was created spontaneously on its own
These are rural folk poems
கல்யாண் ராமன் கூக்கூ ராமன்.......
யூ மேட் பெல்லோ கம் ஆன் லெட் அஸ் கோ
ஒய் டோண்ட் யூ ஆக்ட் வான்ட் டு ஸ்ட்ரைக் மீ
ஆல்வேஸ் வாண்ட்ஸ் யூ தட்ஸ் வாட் யூ ஹவ்
Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman
You mad fellow, come on let's go
Why don't you act, do you want to strike me?
Always wanting you, that's what you have
வாய்க்கால் ஓரம் வீசும் காத்து
காத்தில கேட்கும் கம்பன் பாட்டு
கம்பன் பாட்டும் வாய்க்கால் காத்தும்
ஒண்ணா சேர்ந்தா இனிக்குது.......
The breeze blowing along the edge of the canal
The song of poet Kamban heard in the wind
Kamban's song and the canal's breeze
When merged together, taste sweet
கல்யாண் ராமன் கூக்கூ ராமன்.......
Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman
Hei….hae…you come on
Hey... hae... you come on
Kalyaan raman kookku raman
Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman
You met fellow come on let’s go
You mad fellow, come on let's go
Why dont you act want to strike me
Why don't you act, do you want to strike me?
Always wants you thats what you have
Always wanting you, that's what you have
Vaaikkaal oram veesum kaaththu
The breeze blowing along the edge of the canal
Kaaththila ketkkum kamban paattu
The song of poet Kamban heard in the wind
Kamban paattum vaaikkaal kaaththum
Kamban's song and the canal's breeze
Onnaa Saernthaa inikkuthu
When merged together, taste sweet
Kalyaan raman kookku raman
Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman
Vaazhum bhoomi periyathu periyathu
The earth we live on is vast and big
Vaazhum naalum siriyathappaa
The days we live are short, my dear
Vaazhumpothu ilamaiyai rasiththidum
Relishing youth while living
Ennam pirappathu iniyathappaa
The birth of such thoughts is sweet, my dear
Kadhalargal idhayangal siriyathu siriyathu
The hearts of lovers are tiny and small
Kaninthidum aasaigal periyathappaa
Yet the desires that blossom are immense, my dear
Sangeethamum santhoshamum
Music and happiness are here
Nam ullam magizhvatharkku
To gladden our hearts
Vaaikkaal oram veesum kaaththu
The breeze blowing along the edge of the canal
Kaaththila ketkkum kamban paattu
The song of poet Kamban heard in the wind
Kamban paattum vaaikkaal kaaththum
Kamban's song and the canal's breeze
Onnaa Saernthaa inikkuthu
When merged together, taste sweet
You met fellow kalyaan raman
You mad fellow, Kalyan Raman
Yaettai pudichchu ezhuthira aalilla
There is no one here writing on a manuscript
Ellaam manasu sonnathuthaan
Everything is simply what the heart dictates
Thaalam pudichchu paadura paattilla
This is not a song sung keeping strict rhythm
Raagam paavam nirainjathuthaan
It is filled purely with melody and emotion
Aayiram kavingarum kalainganrum
Even for a thousand poets and artists
Arththathai meerina paattu idhu
This song transcends conventional meaning
Thaanaagavey undaanathu
It was created spontaneously on its own
Graamiya kavithainga
These are rural folk poems
Kalyaan raman kookku raman
Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman
You met fellow come on let’s go
You mad fellow, come on let's go
Why dont you act want to strike me
Why don't you act, do you want to strike me?
Always wants you thats what you have
Always wanting you, that's what you have
Vaaikkaal oram veesum kaaththu
The breeze blowing along the edge of the canal
Kaaththila ketkkum kamban paattu
The song of poet Kamban heard in the wind
Kamban paattum vaaikkaal kaaththum
Kamban's song and the canal's breeze
Onnaa Saernthaa inikkuthu
When merged together, taste sweet
Kalyaan raman kookku raman
Kalyan Raman, Kookku Raman
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Vaaikkaal Oram Veesum Kaaththu from Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo (1981) is a playful, high-energy track that blends humorous Indian-English phrasing with rich, pastoral Tamil lyrical motifs. The song celebrates the serene beauty of rural life, comparing the gentle breeze near a canal combined with classical literary song to a uniquely sweet sensation. It presents a lighthearted philosophy of enjoying youth, love, and life to the fullest despite life's brief nature. The second half pays tribute to the purity of folk art and unscripted music. The lyrics express that true poetry and music do not need rigid rules, written manuscripts, or strict rhythmic constraints; rather, spontaneous art that flows directly from the human heart carries a universal warmth that transcends technical definitions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Antithesis
“Vaazhum bhoomi periyathu periyathu / Vaazhum naalum siriyathappaa”
Contrasts the immense size of the earth ('periyathu') with the brevity of human life ('siriyathappaa').
Metaphor
“Kamban paattum vaaikkaal kaaththum / Onnaa Saernthaa inikkuthu”
Compares the harmony of nature's breeze and poetic music to a sweet edible flavor ('inikkuthu').
Refrain / Rhymed Catchphrase
“Kalyaan raman kookku raman”
A recurring playful dynamic chant that anchors the upbeat rhythm of the composition.
Contrast / Paradox
“Kadhalargal idhayangal siriyathu siriyathu / Kaninthidum aasaigal periyathappaa”
Juxtaposes small physical hearts with vast, expanding desires.
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Trivia
Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo is based on a famous mystery novel written by Sujatha. The movie's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja features a unique blend of Western rhythm sections paired with rustic folk music. The song's intro contains humorous, broken English lyrics spoken by SPB, which added a modern, comic flair to the rural setting of the film.
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