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Lyrics & meaning

Kombugal Illa

From Parvathi Ennai Paradi · 1993

Lyricist
Piraisoodan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Parvathi Ennai Paradi1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Durr… urrrrrDurr… urrrrr
Yehae yehae yehaeYehae yehae yehae
Female
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Yaar inga saaruWho is the master here?
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Yaar inga saaruWho is the master here?
Female
Mannanaa kannanaaIs he a king or Krishna?
Chorus :Haei haeiChorus: Haei haei
Female :Manmadhanin annanaaFemale: Is he Cupid's older brother?
Chorus :Haei haeiChorus: Haei haei
Female: Vambanaa kombanaaFemale: Is he a troublemaker or a horned bull?
Chorus :Haei haeiChorus: Haei haei
Female :Sollavaa onnonnaaFemale: Shall I list them one by one?
Chorus :Haei haeiChorus: Haei haei
Female :Ennaiyaa enna un sangadhiFemale: Hey sir, what is your news?
Soora parambara thaanaa haiyaeAre you from a heroic lineage, hey?
Chorus
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Yaar inga saaruWho is the master here?
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Yaar inga saaruWho is the master here?
Female
Ponna thaan kannaal paarkkaJust by looking at a girl with his eyes
Thannaal garbam undaachuA pregnancy occurred automatically
Ullam thaan sonnaal ketkkaWhen the heart was told to listen
Nillaamal thaan poyaachuIt just ran away without stopping
Chorus
Ponna thaan kannaal paarkkaJust by looking at a girl with his eyes
Thannaal garbam undaachuA pregnancy occurred automatically
Ullam thaan sonnaal ketkkaWhen the heart was told to listen
Nillaamal thaan poyaachuIt just ran away without stopping
Female
Hae kannammaa ponnaaththaaHey Kannamma, golden girl
Kaathirukkum kannaaththaaThe waiting girl Kannatha
Thingiraa mannum thaanEven the mud she eats
Saedhi adhu unnaal thaanIs a piece of news because of you
Female
Kannaala katti izhukkaTo bind and pull with eyes
Kanniyar ellaam thottu izhukkaAll young maidens touch and pull
Ulladha kaththu kudukkaTo teach what is real
Unmaigal ellaam suthi maraichaeAll truths were hidden around
Kanni naan sonnadhu ellaamEverything this maiden said
Satthiyam satthiyam saami o hoiIs the truth, absolute truth, oh God!
Male
Durr…urrrr………Durr…urrrr………
Aehaei yehaei yehaei yehaeiAehaei yehaei yehaei yehaei
Thandhina thinnaanae thinnaanaeThandhina thinnaanae thinnaanae
Thandhina thandhinaThandhina thandhina
Thandhina thandhinaThandhina thandhina
Thandhina thinnaanaeThandhina thinnaanae
Male
HaeiHaei
Chorus :HaeiChorus: Haei
Male :HaeiMale: Haei
Chorus :HaeiChorus: Haei
Male :HaeiMale: Haei
Chorus :HaeiChorus: Haei
Male
Haei thandhina thinnaanaeHaei thandhina thinnaanae
ThinnaanaeThinnaanae
Thandhina thandhinaThandhina thandhina
Thandhina thandhinaThandhina thandhina
Thandhinat thinnaanaeThandhinat thinnaanae
Aei aei aei aei aeiAei aei aei aei aei
Thattharikida thakadhimi thakajamThattharikida thakadhimi thakajam
Chorus :HaaaaChorus: Haaaa
Male :Dhittharikida thakadhimi thakajamMale: Dhittharikida thakadhimi thakajam
Chorus :HaaaaChorus: Haaaa
Male :Thalaangu tharikida thakajamMale: Thalaangu tharikida thakajam
Chorus :HaaaaChorus: Haaaa
Male :Dhigudhigu dhigudhigu dhigudhigu jamMale: Dhigudhigu dhigudhigu dhigudhigu jam
Chorus :HaaaaChorus: Haaaa
Male
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Vedikka paaruWatch the fun
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Vedikka paaruWatch the fun
Male
Ennadi pattammaaWhat is it, Pattamma?
Katti poda thittamaaIs there a plan to tie me up?
Solladi raakkammaaTell me, Raakkamma
Kollakkaara koottamaaAre you a group of bandits?
Ennammaa enna un sangadhiHey woman, what is your deal?
En kitta pottiyum yemmaa yemmaaWhy compete with me, hey woman?
Male
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Vedikka paaru oiiWatch the fun, oii
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Vedikka paaruWatch the fun
Hammmmaaa….Hammmmaaa….
Male
Ezhaigala summaa neeyumDo not casually look down on poor people
Yelappamaaga ninaikkaadhaeDo not think of them as cheap
Yelanam senjaa naalaiIf you mock them today, remember
Unakkum thirumbum marakkaadhaeIt will come back to you tomorrow
Male
Kozhaiya pola enniDo not consider them cowards
Kurumbu vaartha pesaadhaeAnd speak mischievous words
Kozhuppula serndha panathaThe money gathered out of arrogance
Kuppa maettil veesaadhaeDo not throw it on a garbage heap
Male
Buthi illa angae thaanWisdom is lacking over there
Sakthi undu ingae thaanPower is present right here
Enga sanam illaamaeWithout our people
Unga kadha ambo thaanYour story will end in despair
Male
Pattula minnura ponnuThe girl glowing in silk
Uchanthalaikkul ulladhu mannuHas mud inside the top of her head
Thappa thaan vittudu kannuLet go of your mistakes, dear
Nalladha mattum ennadi ninnuStand and think only of good things
Thullura maattukku kayiruFor a jumping cow, I will tie a rope
Maatturen otturen paaru hoiWatch me tie it and drive it, hoi!
Male
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Vedikka paaruWatch the fun
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Vedikka paaruWatch the fun
Male
Ennadi pattammaaWhat is it, Pattamma?
Katti poda thittamaaIs there a plan to tie me up?
Solladi raakkammaaTell me, Raakkamma
Kollakkaara koottamaaAre you a group of bandits?
Ennammaa enna un sangadhiHey woman, what is your deal?
En kitta pottiyum yemmaa yemmaaWhy compete with me, hey woman?
Male
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Vedikka paaruWatch the fun
Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaruLook at this bull without horns
Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaruLook at him starting up trouble
Vedikka paaruWatch the fun
Durr hoi hoi hoi hoiDurr hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hahaaa…..Hahaaa…..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Parvathi Ennai Paradi' (1993) is an energetic folk-style dueling song that mixes playful romantic teasing with social commentary. The refrain compares a boastful, troublemaking man to a 'bull without horns'—someone who poses aggressively without having the real capability or authority to back it up. The male and female voices exchange spirited jabs, questioning each other's status, arrogance, and intentions. Beneath the comedic banter lies a message about humility, respect, and class awareness. The lyrics warn against looking down on the poor, reminding the proud that wealth and arrogance are temporary, while the strength and labor of common people form the true foundation of society.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaru

'Kombugal illaa kaalai' (a hornless bull) serves as a metaphor for an arrogant troublemaker who lacks genuine strength or clout.

Second-Letter Rhyme (Edugai)

Kombugal illaa kaalaiya paaru / Vambu izhukkum velaiya paaru

The second consonant 'mb' matches across 'Kombugal' and 'Vambu', creating rhythmic acoustic harmony.

Onomatopoeia & Rhythmic Syllables (Sollalangaaram)

Thattharikida thakadhimi thakajam

Use of traditional rhythmic solkattu ('Thattharikida thakadhimi thakajam') enhances the high-energy folk performance style.

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Trivia

The lyrics were penned by renowned Tamil lyricist Piraisoodan, known for incorporating authentic Tamil folk rhythm and folk idioms into popular 1990s cinema scores.

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