Kolattam
From Vallamai Tharayo · 2008
- Lyricist
- Snehan
- Singers
- Janani Bharadwaj, Bharathwaj, Jeya
- Music director
- Bharathwaj
- Details
- Vallamai Tharayo2008
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Aahaa…aahaaa…. | Aahaa… aahaaa…. |
| Aahaaa….aahaaa…… | Aahaaa… aahaaa… |
| Female | |
| Kolaattam thatti naanae | Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance, |
| Aadatta dhaavani mayilaai | Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree? |
| Pattellam konji naanae | Coaxing through all the songs, |
| Paadatta lavanai kuyilaai | Shall I sing like a graceful cuckoo? |
| Female | |
| Ellorum aadi paada | As everyone dances and sings, |
| Santhosam innum kooda | Happiness increases even more. |
| Oorellam aattam pattam | The entire town is filled with dance and song, |
| Kondaattam thaan | It is truly a grand celebration! |
| Female | |
| Ellorum aadi paada | As everyone dances and sings, |
| Santhosam innum kooda | Happiness increases even more. |
| Oorellam aattam pattam | The entire town is filled with dance and song, |
| Kondaattam thaan | It is truly a grand celebration! |
| Chorus | |
| Nooru sondham idhu | This is a bond of a hundred relatives, |
| Koodum bandham | A relationship that gathers together. |
| Perum pugalum pera | Wishing for great fame and glory, |
| Vaazhthum nenjam | This heart blesses everyone. |
| Idhu thaanae engal kudumbam | This indeed is our family. |
| Chorus | |
| Aahaa…aahaaa…. | Aahaa… aahaaa…. |
| Aahaaa….aahaaa…… | Aahaaa… aahaaa… |
| Female | |
| Kolaattam thatti naanae | Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance, |
| Aadatta dhaavani mayilaai | Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree? |
| Female | |
| Aahaa…aahaaa…. | Aahaa… aahaaa…. |
| Aahaaa….aahaaa…… | Aahaaa… aahaaa… |
| Female | |
| Kaadhoram seidhi | A secret whisper in your ear, |
| Onnu sollatta | Shall I tell you one? |
| Thaathavin kaadhal | Grandfather's love story, |
| Kadha sollatta | Shall I tell that story? |
| Kulu kulu kumari | How the sweet young maiden, |
| Paati aana kadhaiyai sollatta | Became a grandmother, shall I tell that story? |
| Nee attam pottu duet paadina | The old song you danced and sang as a duet, |
| Pattai paadatta | Shall I sing that song? |
| Male | |
| Edukku unakku intha vambu | Why do you want this trouble? |
| Ada chinna ponnae | Oh little girl, |
| Venamae andha kadhai ingu | We don't need that story here! |
| Female | |
| Enga kaala kaadhal pola | Like the love of our times, |
| Indru varumaa | Will today's love ever compare? |
| Ada indha kaala kaadhal | Oh, can today's love, |
| Andha kickku tharumaa | Give that same thrill? |
| Chorus | |
| Patti patti asaththi putta | Grandma, grandma, you amazed us! |
| Nee ellaraiyum minjiputta | You have outshined everyone! |
| Hahahahahaha | Hahahahahaha |
| Patti patti asaththi putta | Grandma, grandma, you amazed us! |
| Nee ellaraiyum minjiputta | You have outshined everyone! |
| Chorus | |
| Nooru sondham idhu | This is a bond of a hundred relatives, |
| Koodum bandham | A relationship that gathers together. |
| Perum pugalum pera | Wishing for great fame and glory, |
| Vaazhthum nenjam | This heart blesses everyone. |
| Idhu thaanae engal kudumbam | This indeed is our family. |
| Chorus | |
| Aahaa…aahaaa…. | Aahaa… aahaaa…. |
| Aahaaa….aahaaa…… | Aahaaa… aahaaa… |
| Female | |
| Kolaattam thatti naanae | Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance, |
| Aadatta dhaavani mayilaai | Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree? |
| Pattellam konji naanae | Coaxing through all the songs, |
| Paadatta lavanai kuyilaai | Shall I sing like a graceful cuckoo? |
| Male | |
| Podhum unga paattu | Enough with your singing, |
| Aayuduchu late | It has gotten late! |
| Naan senja samayal ellam | All the food I cooked, |
| Aaripochu…ae…..ae……… | Has gone cold... oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Podhum unga paattu | Enough with your singing, |
| Aayuduchu late | It has gotten late! |
| Naan senja samayal ellam | All the food I cooked, |
| Aaripochu.. | Has gone cold.. |
| Chorus | |
| Ada konjam ada konjam | Oh a little, oh a little, |
| Innum konjam saambaru | A little more sambar, |
| Kootu poriyal paayaasam | Kootu, poriyal, and payasam, |
| Ada innum romba joru | Oh, it is so delightful! |
| Male | |
| Naan yaaruu….uuu…..uu….uu…. | Who am I?... |
| Male | |
| ……………………………………. | ................................... |
| Male | |
| Idhu podhum podhum | This is enough, enough, |
| Pasi theernthathu | The hunger is satisfied. |
| Idhu podhum podhum | This is enough, enough, |
| Pasi theernthathu | The hunger is satisfied. |
| Chorus :Idhu pola meendum | Chorus: Like this once again, |
| Naamum seruvomae | Shall we gather together? |
| Idhu podhum podhum | This is enough, enough, |
| Pasi theernthathu | The hunger is satisfied, |
| Pasi theernthathu | The hunger is satisfied, |
| Pasitheernathathu | The hunger is satisfied! |
| Female | |
| Kolaattam thatti naanae | Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance, |
| Aadatta dhaavani mayilaai | Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree? |
| Pattellam konji naanae | Coaxing through all the songs, |
| Paadatta lavanai kuyilaai | Shall I sing like a graceful cuckoo? |
| Female | |
| Ellorum aadi paada | As everyone dances and sings, |
| Santhosam innum kooda | Happiness increases even more. |
| Oorellam aattam pattam | The entire town is filled with dance and song, |
| Kondaattam thaan | It is truly a grand celebration! |
| Female | |
| Ellorum aadi paada | As everyone dances and sings, |
| Santhosam innum kooda | Happiness increases even more. |
| Oorellam aattam pattam | The entire town is filled with dance and song, |
| Kondaattam thaan | It is truly a grand celebration! |
| Chorus | |
| Nooru sondham idhu | This is a bond of a hundred relatives, |
| Koodum bandham | A relationship that gathers together. |
| Perum pugalum pera | Wishing for great fame and glory, |
| Vaazhthum nenjam | This heart blesses everyone. |
| Idhu thaanae engal kudumbam | This indeed is our family. |
| Chorus | |
| Aahaa…aahaaa…. | Aahaa… aahaaa…. |
| Aahaaa….aahaaa…… | Aahaaa… aahaaa… |
| Aahaa…aahaaa…. | Aahaa… aahaaa…. |
| Aahaaa….aahaaa…… | Aahaaa… aahaaa… |
ஆஹா....அஹா.....
ஆஹா....ஆஹா.....
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
கோலாட்டம் தட்டி நானே
ஆடட்டா தாவணி மயிலா
பாட்டெல்லாம் கொஞ்சி நானே
பாடட்டா லாவணி குயிலா
Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance,
Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree?
Coaxing through all the songs,
Shall I sing like a graceful cuckoo?
எல்லோரும் ஆடி பாட
சந்தோசம் இன்னும் கூட
ஊரெல்லாம் ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
கொண்டாட்டம்தான்
As everyone dances and sings,
Happiness increases even more.
The entire town is filled with dance and song,
It is truly a grand celebration!
எல்லோரும் ஆடி பாட
சந்தோசம் இன்னும் கூட
ஊரெல்லாம் ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
கொண்டாட்டம்தான்
As everyone dances and sings,
Happiness increases even more.
The entire town is filled with dance and song,
It is truly a grand celebration!
நூறு சொந்தம் இது
கூடும் பந்தம்
பேரும் புகழும் பெற
வாழ்த்தும் நெஞ்சம்
இதுதானே எங்கள் குடும்பம்
This is a bond of a hundred relatives,
A relationship that gathers together.
Wishing for great fame and glory,
This heart blesses everyone.
This indeed is our family.
ஆஹா....அஹா.....
ஆஹா....ஆஹா.....
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
கோலாட்டம் தட்டி நானே
ஆடட்டா தாவணி மயிலா
Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance,
Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree?
ஆஹா....அஹா.....
ஆஹா....ஆஹா.....
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
காதோரம் செய்தி
ஒன்னு சொல்லட்டா
தாத்தாவின் காதல்
கதை சொல்லட்டா
குலு குலு குமரி
பாட்டி ஆன கதையை சொல்லட்டா
நீ ஆட்டம் போட்டு டூயட் பாடின
பாட்டை பாடட்டா
A secret whisper in your ear,
Shall I tell you one?
Grandfather's love story,
Shall I tell that story?
How the sweet young maiden,
Became a grandmother, shall I tell that story?
The old song you danced and sang as a duet,
Shall I sing that song?
எதுக்கு உனக்கு இந்த வம்பு
அட சின்ன பொண்ணே
வேணாமே அந்த கதை இங்கு
Why do you want this trouble?
Oh little girl,
We don't need that story here!
எங்க கால காதல் போல
இன்று வருமா
அட இந்த கால காதல்
அந்த கிக்கு தருமா
Like the love of our times,
Will today's love ever compare?
Oh, can today's love,
Give that same thrill?
பாட்டி பாட்டி அசத்திபுட்ட
நீ எல்லாரையும் மிஞ்சிபுட்ட
ஹாஹஹாஹாஹா
பாட்டி பாட்டி அசத்திபுட்ட
நீ எல்லாரையும் மிஞ்சிபுட்ட
Grandma, grandma, you amazed us!
You have outshined everyone!
Hahahahahaha
Grandma, grandma, you amazed us!
You have outshined everyone!
நூறு சொந்தம் இது
கூடும் பந்தம்
பேரும் புகழும் பெற
வாழ்த்தும் நெஞ்சம்
இதுதானே எங்கள் குடும்பம்
This is a bond of a hundred relatives,
A relationship that gathers together.
Wishing for great fame and glory,
This heart blesses everyone.
This indeed is our family.
ஆஹா....அஹா.....
ஆஹா....ஆஹா.....
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
கோலாட்டம் தட்டி நானே
ஆடட்டா தாவணி மயிலா
பாட்டெல்லாம் கொஞ்சி நானே
பாடட்டா லாவணி குயிலா
Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance,
Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree?
Coaxing through all the songs,
Shall I sing like a graceful cuckoo?
போதும் உங்க பாட்டு
ஆயிடுச்சு லேட்டு
நான் செஞ்ச சமையல் எல்லாம்
ஆறிபோச்சு...ஏ...ஏ....
Enough with your singing,
It has gotten late!
All the food I cooked,
Has gone cold... oh dear!
போதும் உங்க பாட்டு
ஆயிடுச்சு லேட்
நான் செஞ்ச சமையல் எல்லாம்
ஆறிபோச்சு
Enough with your singing,
It has gotten late!
All the food I cooked,
Has gone cold..
அட கொஞ்சம் அட கொஞ்சம்
இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் சாம்பார்
கூட்டு பொறியல் பாயசம்
அட இன்னும் ரொம்ப ஜோரு
Oh a little, oh a little,
A little more sambar,
Kootu, poriyal, and payasam,
Oh, it is so delightful!
நான் யாரு.....ஊ....ஊ.....ஊ.....
Who am I?...
..............................
...................................
இது போதும் போதும்
பசி தீர்ந்தது
இது போதும் போதும்
பசி தீர்ந்தது
This is enough, enough,
The hunger is satisfied.
This is enough, enough,
The hunger is satisfied.
Chorus: Like this once again,
Shall we gather together?
This is enough, enough,
The hunger is satisfied,
The hunger is satisfied,
The hunger is satisfied!
இது போல மீண்டும்
நாமும் சேர்வோமே
இது போதும் போதும்
பசி தீர்ந்தது
பசி தீர்ந்தது
பசி தீர்ந்தது
Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance,
Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree?
Coaxing through all the songs,
Shall I sing like a graceful cuckoo?
கோலாட்டம் தட்டி நானே
ஆடட்டா தாவணி மயிலா
பாட்டெல்லாம் கொஞ்சி நானே
பாடட்டா லாவணி குயிலா
As everyone dances and sings,
Happiness increases even more.
The entire town is filled with dance and song,
It is truly a grand celebration!
எல்லோரும் ஆடி பாட
சந்தோசம் இன்னும் கூட
ஊரெல்லாம் ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
கொண்டாட்டம்தான்
As everyone dances and sings,
Happiness increases even more.
The entire town is filled with dance and song,
It is truly a grand celebration!
எல்லோரும் ஆடி பாட
சந்தோசம் இன்னும் கூட
ஊரெல்லாம் ஆட்டம் பாட்டம்
கொண்டாட்டம்தான்
This is a bond of a hundred relatives,
A relationship that gathers together.
Wishing for great fame and glory,
This heart blesses everyone.
This indeed is our family.
நூறு சொந்தம் இது
கூடும் பந்தம்
பேரும் புகழும் பெற
வாழ்த்தும் நெஞ்சம்
இதுதானே எங்கள் குடும்பம்
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
ஆஹா......ஆஹா...
ஆஹா......ஆஹா....
ஆஹா......ஆஹா....
ஆஹா......ஆஹா....
Aahaa…aahaaa….
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa….aahaaa……
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
Kolaattam thatti naanae
Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance,
Aadatta dhaavani mayilaai
Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree?
Pattellam konji naanae
Coaxing through all the songs,
Paadatta lavanai kuyilaai
Shall I sing like a graceful cuckoo?
Ellorum aadi paada
As everyone dances and sings,
Santhosam innum kooda
Happiness increases even more.
Oorellam aattam pattam
The entire town is filled with dance and song,
Kondaattam thaan
It is truly a grand celebration!
Ellorum aadi paada
As everyone dances and sings,
Santhosam innum kooda
Happiness increases even more.
Oorellam aattam pattam
The entire town is filled with dance and song,
Kondaattam thaan
It is truly a grand celebration!
Nooru sondham idhu
This is a bond of a hundred relatives,
Koodum bandham
A relationship that gathers together.
Perum pugalum pera
Wishing for great fame and glory,
Vaazhthum nenjam
This heart blesses everyone.
Idhu thaanae engal kudumbam
This indeed is our family.
Aahaa…aahaaa….
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa….aahaaa……
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
Kolaattam thatti naanae
Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance,
Aadatta dhaavani mayilaai
Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree?
Aahaa…aahaaa….
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa….aahaaa……
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
Kaadhoram seidhi
A secret whisper in your ear,
Onnu sollatta
Shall I tell you one?
Thaathavin kaadhal
Grandfather's love story,
Kadha sollatta
Shall I tell that story?
Kulu kulu kumari
How the sweet young maiden,
Paati aana kadhaiyai sollatta
Became a grandmother, shall I tell that story?
Nee attam pottu duet paadina
The old song you danced and sang as a duet,
Pattai paadatta
Shall I sing that song?
Edukku unakku intha vambu
Why do you want this trouble?
Ada chinna ponnae
Oh little girl,
Venamae andha kadhai ingu
We don't need that story here!
Enga kaala kaadhal pola
Like the love of our times,
Indru varumaa
Will today's love ever compare?
Ada indha kaala kaadhal
Oh, can today's love,
Andha kickku tharumaa
Give that same thrill?
Patti patti asaththi putta
Grandma, grandma, you amazed us!
Nee ellaraiyum minjiputta
You have outshined everyone!
Hahahahahaha
Hahahahahaha
Patti patti asaththi putta
Grandma, grandma, you amazed us!
Nee ellaraiyum minjiputta
You have outshined everyone!
Nooru sondham idhu
This is a bond of a hundred relatives,
Koodum bandham
A relationship that gathers together.
Perum pugalum pera
Wishing for great fame and glory,
Vaazhthum nenjam
This heart blesses everyone.
Idhu thaanae engal kudumbam
This indeed is our family.
Aahaa…aahaaa….
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa….aahaaa……
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
Kolaattam thatti naanae
Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance,
Aadatta dhaavani mayilaai
Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree?
Pattellam konji naanae
Coaxing through all the songs,
Paadatta lavanai kuyilaai
Shall I sing like a graceful cuckoo?
Podhum unga paattu
Enough with your singing,
Aayuduchu late
It has gotten late!
Naan senja samayal ellam
All the food I cooked,
Aaripochu…ae…..ae………
Has gone cold... oh dear!
Podhum unga paattu
Enough with your singing,
Aayuduchu late
It has gotten late!
Naan senja samayal ellam
All the food I cooked,
Aaripochu..
Has gone cold..
Ada konjam ada konjam
Oh a little, oh a little,
Innum konjam saambaru
A little more sambar,
Kootu poriyal paayaasam
Kootu, poriyal, and payasam,
Ada innum romba joru
Oh, it is so delightful!
Naan yaaruu….uuu…..uu….uu….
Who am I?...
…………………………………….
...................................
Idhu podhum podhum
This is enough, enough,
Pasi theernthathu
The hunger is satisfied.
Idhu podhum podhum
This is enough, enough,
Pasi theernthathu
The hunger is satisfied.
Chorus :Idhu pola meendum
Chorus: Like this once again,
Naamum seruvomae
Shall we gather together?
Idhu podhum podhum
This is enough, enough,
Pasi theernthathu
The hunger is satisfied,
Pasi theernthathu
The hunger is satisfied,
Pasitheernathathu
The hunger is satisfied!
Kolaattam thatti naanae
Striking the sticks in Kolattam dance,
Aadatta dhaavani mayilaai
Shall I dance like a peacock in a half-saree?
Pattellam konji naanae
Coaxing through all the songs,
Paadatta lavanai kuyilaai
Shall I sing like a graceful cuckoo?
Ellorum aadi paada
As everyone dances and sings,
Santhosam innum kooda
Happiness increases even more.
Oorellam aattam pattam
The entire town is filled with dance and song,
Kondaattam thaan
It is truly a grand celebration!
Ellorum aadi paada
As everyone dances and sings,
Santhosam innum kooda
Happiness increases even more.
Oorellam aattam pattam
The entire town is filled with dance and song,
Kondaattam thaan
It is truly a grand celebration!
Nooru sondham idhu
This is a bond of a hundred relatives,
Koodum bandham
A relationship that gathers together.
Perum pugalum pera
Wishing for great fame and glory,
Vaazhthum nenjam
This heart blesses everyone.
Idhu thaanae engal kudumbam
This indeed is our family.
Aahaa…aahaaa….
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa….aahaaa……
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
Aahaa…aahaaa….
Aahaa… aahaaa….
Aahaaa….aahaaa……
Aahaaa… aahaaa…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song captures a vibrant, joyful family reunion filled with traditional dance, playful banter, delicious food, and affectionate bonds. The family members gather together to perform Kolattam, playfully teasing the grandparents about their past romance while contrasting modern romance with classic love. The warmth of home-cooked meals and the happiness of unity highlight the importance of family ties.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Aadatta dhaavani mayilaai”
Compares the dancer wearing a half-saree to a graceful dancing peacock ('mayil').
Simile (Upamai)
“Paadatta lavanai kuyilaai”
Compares the melodic singer to a singing cuckoo bird ('kuyil').
Rhyme / Assonance (Edhugai)
“Ellorum aadi paada / Santhosam innum kooda”
The second letter rhyming pattern common in Tamil poetry ('da' in aadi/kooda/aattam/kondaattam).
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Trivia
'Vallamai Tharayo' (2008) was directed by debutante filmmaker Madhumitha and starred R. Parthiban alongside Chaya Singh. The film's musical score was composed by Bharadwaj, with lyrics written by Snehan.
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