Kombu Vacha Singamda
From Araathu · 2018
- Lyricist
- Michael
- Singer
- Michael
- Music director
- Srikanth Deva
- Details
- Araathu2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Tamizhanda… | I am a Tamilian! |
| Tamizhanda… | I am a Tamilian! |
| Tamizhanda… | I am a Tamilian! |
| Tamizhan… | A Tamilian… |
| Tamizhan… | A Tamilian… |
| Tamizhan… | A Tamilian… |
| Tamizhanda… | I am a Tamilian! |
| Male | |
| Kombu vacha singam da | Like a horned lion |
| Yaarukkumae adangala | Unsubdued by anyone |
| Veeramaana tamizhanda | A courageous Tamilian |
| Mudhuva kaatti odhungala | Never showing my back and running away |
| Kodi panam edaakaathu | Crores of money cannot equal |
| Vivasaayi velaikki | A farmer's hard work |
| Americavey aadi pochi | Even America was shaken |
| Abdul kalam moolaikki | By Abdul Kalam's brain |
| Male | |
| Tamizhan porandhathu | A Tamilian was born |
| Aathiyila | At the very beginning of time |
| Pothacha poiduva paadaiyila | When buried, one goes in a bier |
| Evanoda vudhaviyum thevai illa | No one's help is needed |
| Tamizhan uzhaippirukku kaverila | For Tamilian's labor in the Cauvery region |
| Male | |
| Ungalukku onnunaa porada | If something happens to you, to fight |
| Naangadhan varanum | Only we will come forward |
| Nee soru thinna arisi parupu | For the rice and lentils you eat |
| Naangadhan tharanum | Only we must provide |
| Male | |
| Ungalukku onnunaa porada | If something happens to you, to fight |
| Naangadhan varanum | Only we will come forward |
| Nee soru thinna arisi parupu | For the rice and lentils you eat |
| Naangadhan tharanum | Only we must provide |
| Male | |
| Kombu vacha singam da | Like a horned lion |
| Yaarukkumae adangala | Unsubdued by anyone |
| Veeramaana tamizhanda | A courageous Tamilian |
| Mudhuva kaatti odhungala | Never showing my back and running away |
| Kodi panam edaakaathu | Crores of money cannot equal |
| Vivasaayi velaikki | A farmer's hard work |
| Americavey aadi pochi | Even America was shaken |
| Tamizhanoda moolaikki | By the Tamilian's brain |
| Chorus | |
| Hoi hoi hoi hoi | Hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Hoi hoi hoi hoi | Hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Chella chella chellaka | Chella chella chellaka |
| Chella chella chellaka | Chella chella chellaka |
| Chella chella chellaka | Chella chella chellaka |
| Chella chellaka | Chella chellaka |
| Chorus | |
| Chella chella chellaka | Chella chella chellaka |
| Chella chella chellaka | Chella chella chellaka |
| Chella chella chellaka | Chella chella chellaka |
| Chella chellaka | Chella chellaka |
| Male | |
| Puliya morathala | With a winnowing basket, a tiger |
| Adichi verattuna | She beat and chased away |
| Veera tamizhachi parambarada | Such is the lineage of brave Tamil women |
| Tamizhana edhirthu | Opposing a Tamilian |
| Yaaru vandhaalum | Whoever comes |
| Onna serndha adanguvada | When united, they will be subdued |
| Male | |
| Gammunnu irundha engala | When we were staying quiet |
| Thevillama seendivitta | If you needlessly provoke us |
| Summana yemanthinu | Do not live thinking |
| Vaazhadhinga tamizhan kitta | You can easily fool a Tamilian |
| Unmaiya irundhutakaa | If we stay truthful |
| Pesuvunda nyayathaiyum | We will speak justice |
| Inimae paarka poringa | From now on, you will witness |
| Tamizhanoda veerathaiyum | The bravery of the Tamilian |
| Male | |
| Pacha tamizhanu | As a pure Tamilian |
| Nenja thatti sollu…sollu | Beat your chest and say... say! |
| Uyirae ponaalum | Even if life is lost |
| Thalaya thooki nillu..nillu | Stand tall with your head held high.. high! |
| Chorus | |
| Pacha tamizhanu | As a pure Tamilian |
| Nenja thatti sollu… | Beat your chest and say... |
| Uyirae ponaalum | Even if life is lost |
| Thalaya thooki nillu.. | Stand tall with your head held high.. |
| Male | |
| Kombu vacha singam da | Like a horned lion |
| Yaarukkumae adangala | Unsubdued by anyone |
| Veeramaana tamizhanda | A courageous Tamilian |
| Mudhuva kaatti odhungala | Never showing my back and running away |
| Kodi panam edaakaathu | Crores of money cannot equal |
| Vivasaayi velaikki | A farmer's hard work |
| Americavey aadi pochi | Even America was shaken |
| Tamizhanoda moolaikki | By the Tamilian's brain |
| Male | |
| Tamizhanda… | I am a Tamilian! |
| Tamizhanda… | I am a Tamilian! |
| Tamizhanda… | I am a Tamilian! |
| Tamizhanda… | I am a Tamilian! |
| Male | |
| Adichi potaalum | Even if beaten down |
| Midichi kettaalum | Even if trampled upon |
| Udavae maatom samudhaayatha | We will never abandon society |
| Podu | Hit it! |
| Panatha kuduthaalum | Even if offered money |
| Pagaya ninaichaalum | Or considered an enemy |
| Uyira nesippom vivasayatha | We will cherish farming like life itself |
| Podu | Hit it! |
| Male | |
| Ulaga olympicla | In the global Olympics |
| Tamizhan adichan gold medal la | The Tamilian struck gold medals |
| Aana indha unmai yaarukumae | But this truth to anyone |
| Innum theriyala | Is still not known |
| Tamizhana thottu paaka | Before touching a Tamilian |
| Yaaranalum yosikkanum | Anyone should think twice |
| Jathi matham illama | Without caste or religion |
| Ellaam onna kaattikanum | We must all stay united |
| Male | |
| Prachana vandha sollu | If a problem arises, tell us |
| Onna varuvom da | We will come together! |
| Porandha vazhandha | For the land where we were born and raised |
| Tamizh naattukku | For Tamil Nadu |
| Uyira tharuvom da | We will give our lives! |
| Chorus | |
| Prachana vandha sollu | If a problem arises, tell us |
| Onna varuvom da | We will come together! |
| Porandha vazhandha | For the land where we were born and raised |
| Tamizh naattukku | For Tamil Nadu |
| Uyira tharuvom da | We will give our lives! |
| Male | |
| Kombu vacha singam da | Like a horned lion |
| Yaarukkumae adangala | Unsubdued by anyone |
| Veeramaana tamizhanda | A courageous Tamilian |
| Mudhuva kaatti odhungala | Never showing my back and running away |
| Kodi panam edaakaathu | Crores of money cannot equal |
| Vivasaayi velaikki | A farmer's hard work |
| Americavey aadi pochi | Even America was shaken |
| Tamizhanoda moolaikki | By the Tamilian's brain |
| Tamizhanda… | I am a Tamilian! |
தமிழன்டா
தமிழன்டா தமிழன்டா
தமிழன் தமிழன் தமிழன்
தமிழன்டா
I am a Tamilian!
I am a Tamilian!
I am a Tamilian!
A Tamilian…
A Tamilian…
A Tamilian…
I am a Tamilian!
கொம்பு வச்ச சிங்கம்
டா யாருக்குமே அடங்கல
வீரமான தமிழன்டா முதுவ
காட்டி ஒதுங்கல கோடி பணம்
ஈடாகாது விவசாயி வேலைக்கி
அமெரிக்காவே ஆடி போச்சி
அப்துல் கலாம் மூளைக்கி
Like a horned lion
Unsubdued by anyone
A courageous Tamilian
Never showing my back and running away
Crores of money cannot equal
A farmer's hard work
Even America was shaken
By Abdul Kalam's brain
தமிழன் பொறந்தது
ஆதியில பொதச்ச போய்டுவ
பாடையில எவனோட
வுதவியும் தேவை இல்ல
தமிழன் உழைப்பிருக்கு
காவேரில
A Tamilian was born
At the very beginning of time
When buried, one goes in a bier
No one's help is needed
For Tamilian's labor in the Cauvery region
உங்களுக்கு ஒன்னுனா
போராட நாங்க தான் வரணும்
நீ சோறு தின்ன அரிசி பருப்பு
நாங்க தான் தரணும்
If something happens to you, to fight
Only we will come forward
For the rice and lentils you eat
Only we must provide
உங்களுக்கு ஒன்னுனா
போராட நாங்க தான் வரணும்
நீ சோறு தின்ன அரிசி பருப்பு
நாங்க தான் தரணும்
If something happens to you, to fight
Only we will come forward
For the rice and lentils you eat
Only we must provide
கொம்பு வச்ச சிங்கம்
டா யாருக்குமே அடங்கல
வீரமான தமிழன்டா முதுவ
காட்டி ஒதுங்கல கோடி பணம்
ஈடாகாது விவசாயி வேலைக்கி
அமெரிக்காவே ஆடி போச்சி
தமிழனோட மூளைக்கி
Like a horned lion
Unsubdued by anyone
A courageous Tamilian
Never showing my back and running away
Crores of money cannot equal
A farmer's hard work
Even America was shaken
By the Tamilian's brain
ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஹோய் ஹோய் ஹோய்
ஹோய் ஹோய் ஹோய்
செல்லா செல்லா செல்லாக்கா
செல்லா செல்லா செல்லாக்கா
செல்லா செல்லா செல்லாக்கா
செல்லா செல்லாக்கா
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chellaka
செல்லா செல்லா
செல்லாக்கா செல்லா
செல்லா செல்லாக்கா
செல்லா செல்லா
செல்லாக்கா செல்லா
செல்லாக்கா
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chellaka
புலிய மொறத்தால
அடிச்சி விரட்டுனா வீர
தமிழச்சி பரம்பரடா
தமிழன எதிர்த்து யாரு
வந்தாலும் ஒன்னா
சேர்ந்தா அடங்குவடா
With a winnowing basket, a tiger
She beat and chased away
Such is the lineage of brave Tamil women
Opposing a Tamilian
Whoever comes
When united, they will be subdued
கம்முன்னு இருந்த
எங்கள தேவையில்லாம
சீண்டி விட்ட சும்மானா
ஏமாந்தினு வாழாதிங்க
தமிழன் கிட்ட உண்மையா
இருந்துட்டாக்கா பேசுவான்டா
நியாயத்தையும் இனிமே பார்க்க
போறீங்க தமிழனோட
வீரத்தையும்
When we were staying quiet
If you needlessly provoke us
Do not live thinking
You can easily fool a Tamilian
If we stay truthful
We will speak justice
From now on, you will witness
The bravery of the Tamilian
பச்ச தமிழன்னு
நெஞ்ச தட்டி சொல்லு
சொல்லு உயிரே
போனாலும் தலைய
தூக்கி நில்லு நில்லு
As a pure Tamilian
Beat your chest and say... say!
Even if life is lost
Stand tall with your head held high.. high!
பச்ச தமிழன்னு
நெஞ்ச தட்டி சொல்லு
உயிரே போனாலும்
தலைய தூக்கி நில்லு
As a pure Tamilian
Beat your chest and say...
Even if life is lost
Stand tall with your head held high..
கொம்பு வச்ச சிங்கம்
டா யாருக்குமே அடங்கல
வீரமான தமிழன்டா முதுவ
காட்டி ஒதுங்கல கோடி பணம்
ஈடாகாது விவசாயி வேலைக்கி
அமெரிக்காவே ஆடி போச்சி
தமிழனோட மூளைக்கி
Like a horned lion
Unsubdued by anyone
A courageous Tamilian
Never showing my back and running away
Crores of money cannot equal
A farmer's hard work
Even America was shaken
By the Tamilian's brain
தமிழன்டா
தமிழன்டா தமிழன்டா
தமிழன்டா
I am a Tamilian!
I am a Tamilian!
I am a Tamilian!
I am a Tamilian!
அடிச்சி போட்டாலும்
மிதிச்சு கேட்டாலும் உடவே
மாட்டோம் சமுதாயத்த போடு
பணத்த குடுத்தாலும் பகையா
நெனச்சாலும் உயிரா நேசிப்போம்
விவசாயத்த போடு
Even if beaten down
Even if trampled upon
We will never abandon society
Hit it!
Even if offered money
Or considered an enemy
We will cherish farming like life itself
Hit it!
உலக ஒலிம்பிக்ல
தமிழன் அடிச்சான் கோல்ட்
மெடல ஆனா இந்த உண்மை
யாருக்குமே இன்னும் தெரியல
தமிழன தொட்டு பாக்க யாரானாலும்
யோசிக்கணும் ஜாதி மதம் இல்லாம
எல்லாம் ஒன்னா காட்டிக்கணும்
In the global Olympics
The Tamilian struck gold medals
But this truth to anyone
Is still not known
Before touching a Tamilian
Anyone should think twice
Without caste or religion
We must all stay united
பிரச்சனை வந்தா
சொல்லு ஒன்னா வருவோம்
டா பொறந்த வாழ்ந்த தமிழ்
நாட்டுக்கு உயிர தருவோம்
டா
If a problem arises, tell us
We will come together!
For the land where we were born and raised
For Tamil Nadu
We will give our lives!
பிரச்சனை வந்தா
சொல்லு ஒன்னா வருவோம்
டா பொறந்த வாழ்ந்த தமிழ்
நாட்டுக்கு உயிர தருவோம்
டா
If a problem arises, tell us
We will come together!
For the land where we were born and raised
For Tamil Nadu
We will give our lives!
கொம்பு வச்ச சிங்கம்
டா யாருக்குமே அடங்கல
வீரமான தமிழன்டா முதுவ
காட்டி ஒதுங்கல கோடி பணம்
ஈடாகாது விவசாயி வேலைக்கி
அமெரிக்காவே ஆடி போச்சி
தமிழனோட மூளைக்கி
தமிழன்டா
Like a horned lion
Unsubdued by anyone
A courageous Tamilian
Never showing my back and running away
Crores of money cannot equal
A farmer's hard work
Even America was shaken
By the Tamilian's brain
I am a Tamilian!
Tamizhanda…
I am a Tamilian!
Tamizhanda…
I am a Tamilian!
Tamizhanda…
I am a Tamilian!
Tamizhan…
A Tamilian…
Tamizhan…
A Tamilian…
Tamizhan…
A Tamilian…
Tamizhanda…
I am a Tamilian!
Kombu vacha singam da
Like a horned lion
Yaarukkumae adangala
Unsubdued by anyone
Veeramaana tamizhanda
A courageous Tamilian
Mudhuva kaatti odhungala
Never showing my back and running away
Kodi panam edaakaathu
Crores of money cannot equal
Vivasaayi velaikki
A farmer's hard work
Americavey aadi pochi
Even America was shaken
Abdul kalam moolaikki
By Abdul Kalam's brain
Tamizhan porandhathu
A Tamilian was born
Aathiyila
At the very beginning of time
Pothacha poiduva paadaiyila
When buried, one goes in a bier
Evanoda vudhaviyum thevai illa
No one's help is needed
Tamizhan uzhaippirukku kaverila
For Tamilian's labor in the Cauvery region
Ungalukku onnunaa porada
If something happens to you, to fight
Naangadhan varanum
Only we will come forward
Nee soru thinna arisi parupu
For the rice and lentils you eat
Naangadhan tharanum
Only we must provide
Ungalukku onnunaa porada
If something happens to you, to fight
Naangadhan varanum
Only we will come forward
Nee soru thinna arisi parupu
For the rice and lentils you eat
Naangadhan tharanum
Only we must provide
Kombu vacha singam da
Like a horned lion
Yaarukkumae adangala
Unsubdued by anyone
Veeramaana tamizhanda
A courageous Tamilian
Mudhuva kaatti odhungala
Never showing my back and running away
Kodi panam edaakaathu
Crores of money cannot equal
Vivasaayi velaikki
A farmer's hard work
Americavey aadi pochi
Even America was shaken
Tamizhanoda moolaikki
By the Tamilian's brain
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chellaka
Chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chella chellaka
Chella chellaka
Chella chellaka
Puliya morathala
With a winnowing basket, a tiger
Adichi verattuna
She beat and chased away
Veera tamizhachi parambarada
Such is the lineage of brave Tamil women
Tamizhana edhirthu
Opposing a Tamilian
Yaaru vandhaalum
Whoever comes
Onna serndha adanguvada
When united, they will be subdued
Gammunnu irundha engala
When we were staying quiet
Thevillama seendivitta
If you needlessly provoke us
Summana yemanthinu
Do not live thinking
Vaazhadhinga tamizhan kitta
You can easily fool a Tamilian
Unmaiya irundhutakaa
If we stay truthful
Pesuvunda nyayathaiyum
We will speak justice
Inimae paarka poringa
From now on, you will witness
Tamizhanoda veerathaiyum
The bravery of the Tamilian
Pacha tamizhanu
As a pure Tamilian
Nenja thatti sollu…sollu
Beat your chest and say... say!
Uyirae ponaalum
Even if life is lost
Thalaya thooki nillu..nillu
Stand tall with your head held high.. high!
Pacha tamizhanu
As a pure Tamilian
Nenja thatti sollu…
Beat your chest and say...
Uyirae ponaalum
Even if life is lost
Thalaya thooki nillu..
Stand tall with your head held high..
Kombu vacha singam da
Like a horned lion
Yaarukkumae adangala
Unsubdued by anyone
Veeramaana tamizhanda
A courageous Tamilian
Mudhuva kaatti odhungala
Never showing my back and running away
Kodi panam edaakaathu
Crores of money cannot equal
Vivasaayi velaikki
A farmer's hard work
Americavey aadi pochi
Even America was shaken
Tamizhanoda moolaikki
By the Tamilian's brain
Tamizhanda…
I am a Tamilian!
Tamizhanda…
I am a Tamilian!
Tamizhanda…
I am a Tamilian!
Tamizhanda…
I am a Tamilian!
Adichi potaalum
Even if beaten down
Midichi kettaalum
Even if trampled upon
Udavae maatom samudhaayatha
We will never abandon society
Podu
Hit it!
Panatha kuduthaalum
Even if offered money
Pagaya ninaichaalum
Or considered an enemy
Uyira nesippom vivasayatha
We will cherish farming like life itself
Podu
Hit it!
Ulaga olympicla
In the global Olympics
Tamizhan adichan gold medal la
The Tamilian struck gold medals
Aana indha unmai yaarukumae
But this truth to anyone
Innum theriyala
Is still not known
Tamizhana thottu paaka
Before touching a Tamilian
Yaaranalum yosikkanum
Anyone should think twice
Jathi matham illama
Without caste or religion
Ellaam onna kaattikanum
We must all stay united
Prachana vandha sollu
If a problem arises, tell us
Onna varuvom da
We will come together!
Porandha vazhandha
For the land where we were born and raised
Tamizh naattukku
For Tamil Nadu
Uyira tharuvom da
We will give our lives!
Prachana vandha sollu
If a problem arises, tell us
Onna varuvom da
We will come together!
Porandha vazhandha
For the land where we were born and raised
Tamizh naattukku
For Tamil Nadu
Uyira tharuvom da
We will give our lives!
Kombu vacha singam da
Like a horned lion
Yaarukkumae adangala
Unsubdued by anyone
Veeramaana tamizhanda
A courageous Tamilian
Mudhuva kaatti odhungala
Never showing my back and running away
Kodi panam edaakaathu
Crores of money cannot equal
Vivasaayi velaikki
A farmer's hard work
Americavey aadi pochi
Even America was shaken
Tamizhanoda moolaikki
By the Tamilian's brain
Tamizhanda…
I am a Tamilian!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Tamizhanda' from the 2018 movie 'Araathu' is a fiery anthem celebrating Tamil culture, heritage, bravery, and unity. Written by lyricist Michael, the song emphasizes the ancient roots of Tamil civilization and the unyielding spirit of its people. It pays tribute to farmers whose labor feeds society, contrasting the irreplaceable value of agriculture against material wealth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole / Metaphor
“Kombu vacha singam da”
Describing a Tamilian as a 'horned lion' (Kombu vacha singam) uses hyperbole and strong imagery to denote unmatched fierceness and courage.
Allusion
“Americavey aadi pochi / Abdul kalam moolaikki”
Refers to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, honoring his immense scientific intellect which earned global recognition.
Folklore / Literary Allusion
“Puliya morathala / Adichi verattuna”
Refers to ancient Tamil Sangam folklore of a brave woman chasing away a tiger using a simple winnowing basket (morem).
Repetition
“Tamizhanda…”
Repeated invocation of 'Tamizhanda' serves as an empowering refrain to evoke collective pride.
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Trivia
The lyric 'Puliya morathala adichi verattuna' refers to the ancient Tamil Sangam literary trope (Purananuru) celebrating women's bravery (Moothin Mullai), where a mother scares off a tiger using a winnowing fan (morem).
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