Kombula Kombula
From Madura Veeran · 2017
- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Mahalingam
- Music director
- Santhosh Dhayanidhi
- Details
- Madura Veeran2017
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kombula kombula salliya kattida | To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns |
| Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida | With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us |
| Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda | With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage |
| Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida | With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests |
| Male | |
| Kombula kombula salliya kattida | To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns |
| Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida | With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us |
| Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda | With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage |
| Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida | With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests |
| Male | |
| Vaadi vaasal theranthurichi | The bull arena gate (Vaadi Vaasal) has opened |
| Paaru paaru paaru paaru | Look, look, look, look! |
| Veeram thala peru edutha | Where valor earns the foremost pride |
| Ooru ooru ooru ooru | This village, village, village, village! |
| Male | |
| Maanam ulla saathi sanam | Who are the people with self-respect and honor? |
| Yaaru yaaru yaaru yaaru | Who, who, who, who? |
| Naanga thaanae paanji vanthu | It is us who leap forward boldly |
| Kooru kooru kooru kooru | Speak, speak, speak, speak! |
| Male | |
| Kombula kombula salliya kattida | To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns |
| Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida | With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us |
| Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda | With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage |
| Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida | With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei |
| Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei |
| Male | |
| Mannula vedhai vedhaikka | To sow seeds in the soil |
| Maataiyae nambi nippom | We rely steadfastly on our cattle |
| Deivama atha tholuthu | Worshipping the cattle as our deity |
| Nethiyila pottu veppom | We apply sacred tilak to their forehead |
| Male | |
| Yeru otta maadu iruntha | If there are cattle to plow the land |
| Ellaiyae illaiyada | There is no limit to prosperity, my friend |
| Naadu aanda raasanukkum | Even for the king who ruled the nation |
| Maadu thaan selvamada | Cattle alone was the true wealth, my friend |
| Male | |
| Maamadurai seemaiyila | In the region of grand Madurai |
| Marikolunthu vaasam | The fragrance of davana leaves wafts through |
| Mannathi mannar kulam | A lineage of kings among kings |
| Maraiyatha paasam | With affection that never fades |
| Male | |
| Pagaicha vaazh edukum | If threatened, we draw the sword |
| Pasicha sooru thaarum | If someone is hungry, we serve food |
| Anaicha aasaiyila | When embraced warmly with affection |
| Anbu seiya odi varum | We rush forward to bestow love |
| Male | |
| Kombula kombula salliya kattida | To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns |
| Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida | With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us |
| Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda | With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage |
| Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida | With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests |
| Male | |
| Pethavala manasu kulla | Inside our hearts for the mother who birthed us |
| Koyila katti veppom | We build a sacred temple |
| Kondava gunam arinji | Understanding the character of our wedded wife |
| Pulla kutti pethu eduppom | We raise our children |
| Male | |
| Yemathum pervaligal | Deceitful scoundrels who betray |
| Aananathu illaiyada | Have never prospered here, my friend |
| Poraatam enna vendru | What a true righteous struggle is |
| Kandathu enga vamsammada | Our lineage is the one that witnessed it, my friend |
| Male | |
| Neethiyatha nela nirutha | To establish justice firmly |
| Vantha karpu karasi | Came the epitome of virtue and chastity |
| Sodhanaiya kanda pinnum | Even after enduring extreme ordeals |
| Ninna vinna orasi | She stood tall touching the sky |
| Male | |
| Nenaikkum athanaiyum | Whatever prosperity one wishes for |
| Parikkum boomi ithu | This fertile earth yields and grants |
| Kothikkum veyiliyum | Even under the scorching hot sun |
| Ulaikkum kootam ithu | This is a hardworking community |
| Male | |
| Kombula kombula salliya kattida | To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns |
| Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida | With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us |
| Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda | With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage |
| Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida | With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei |
| Male :Vaadi vaasal theranthurichi | The bull arena gate has opened |
| Paaru paaru paaru paaru | Look, look, look, look! |
| Veeram thala peru edutha | Where valor earns the foremost pride |
| Ooru ooru ooru ooru | This village, village, village, village! |
| Male | |
| Maanam ulla saathi sanam | Who are the people with self-respect and honor? |
| Yaaru yaaru yaaru yaaru | Who, who, who, who? |
| Naanga thaanae paanji vanthu | It is us who leap forward boldly |
| Kooru kooru kooru kooru | Speak, speak, speak, speak! |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei | Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei |
| Male :{Kombula kombula salliya kattida | To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns |
| Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida | With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us |
| Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda | With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage |
| Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida } (2) | With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests |
கொம்புல கொம்புல
சல்லிய கட்டிட சொந்தமும்
பந்தமும் சுத்தி இருந்திட
அண்ணனும் தம்பியும்
தெம்புல நின்னுட சந்தனம்
குங்குமம் நெஞ்சில ஒட்டிட
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
கொம்புல கொம்புல
சல்லிய கட்டிட சொந்தமும்
பந்தமும் சுத்தி இருந்திட
அண்ணனும் தம்பியும்
தெம்புல நின்னுட சந்தனம்
குங்குமம் நெஞ்சில ஒட்டிட
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
வாடி வாசல்
தெறந்துரிச்சி பாரு பாரு
பாரு பாரு வீர தால பேரு
எடுத்த ஊரு ஊரு ஊரு
ஊரு
The bull arena gate (Vaadi Vaasal) has opened
Look, look, look, look!
Where valor earns the foremost pride
This village, village, village, village!
மானம் உள்ள
சாதி சனம் யாரு யாரு
யாரு யாரு நாங்க தானே
பாஞ்சி வந்து கூறு கூறு
கூறு கூறு
Who are the people with self-respect and honor?
Who, who, who, who?
It is us who leap forward boldly
Speak, speak, speak, speak!
கொம்புல கொம்புல
சல்லிய கட்டிட சொந்தமும்
பந்தமும் சுத்தி இருந்திட
அண்ணனும் தம்பியும்
தெம்புல நின்னுட சந்தனம்
குங்குமம் நெஞ்சில ஒட்டிட
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய்
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
மண்ணுல விதை
விதைக்க மாட்டையே
நம்பி நிப்போம் தெய்வமா
அத தொழுது நெத்தியில
பொட்டு வெப்போம்
To sow seeds in the soil
We rely steadfastly on our cattle
Worshipping the cattle as our deity
We apply sacred tilak to their forehead
ஏறு ஓட்ட மாடு
இருந்தா எல்லையே
இல்லையடா நாடு
ஆண்ட ராசனுக்கும்
மாடு தான் செல்வமடா
If there are cattle to plow the land
There is no limit to prosperity, my friend
Even for the king who ruled the nation
Cattle alone was the true wealth, my friend
மாமதுரை
சீமையிலே மரிக்கொழுந்து
வாசம் மன்னாதி மன்னர்
குளம் மறையாத பாசம்
In the region of grand Madurai
The fragrance of davana leaves wafts through
A lineage of kings among kings
With affection that never fades
பகைச்சா வாள்
எடுக்கும் பசிச்சா சோறு
தரும் அணைச்சா ஆசையில
அன்பு செய்ய ஓடி வரும்
If threatened, we draw the sword
If someone is hungry, we serve food
When embraced warmly with affection
We rush forward to bestow love
கொம்புல கொம்புல
சல்லிய கட்டிட சொந்தமும்
பந்தமும் சுத்தி இருந்திட
அண்ணனும் தம்பியும்
தெம்புல நின்னுட சந்தனம்
குங்குமம் நெஞ்சில ஒட்டிட
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
பெத்தவள மனசு
குள்ள கோயில கட்டி
வெப்போம் கொண்டவ
குணம் அறிஞ்சி புள்ள
குட்டி பெத்து எடுப்போம்
Inside our hearts for the mother who birthed us
We build a sacred temple
Understanding the character of our wedded wife
We raise our children
ஏமாத்தும் பேர்வலிகள்
ஆனது இல்லையடா போராட்டம்
என்ன வென்று கண்டது எங்க
வம்சமடா
Deceitful scoundrels who betray
Have never prospered here, my friend
What a true righteous struggle is
Our lineage is the one that witnessed it, my friend
நீதியத நில நிறுத்த
வந்த கற்பு கரசி சோதனைய
கண்ட பின்னும் நின்னா
விண்ண உரசி
To establish justice firmly
Came the epitome of virtue and chastity
Even after enduring extreme ordeals
She stood tall touching the sky
நினைக்கும்
அத்தனையும் பறிக்கும்
பூமி இது கொதிக்கும்
வெயிலிலும் உழைக்கும்
கூட்டம் இது
Whatever prosperity one wishes for
This fertile earth yields and grants
Even under the scorching hot sun
This is a hardworking community
கொம்புல கொம்புல
சல்லிய கட்டிட சொந்தமும்
பந்தமும் சுத்தி இருந்திட
அண்ணனும் தம்பியும்
தெம்புல நின்னுட சந்தனம்
குங்குமம் நெஞ்சில ஒட்டிட
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
வாடி வாசல்
தெறந்துரிச்சி பாரு பாரு
பாரு பாரு வீர தால பேரு
எடுத்த ஊரு ஊரு ஊரு ஊரு
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
The bull arena gate has opened
Look, look, look, look!
Where valor earns the foremost pride
This village, village, village, village!
மானம் உள்ள
சாதி சனம் யாரு யாரு
யாரு யாரு நாங்க தானே
பாஞ்சி வந்து கூறு கூறு
கூறு கூறு
Who are the people with self-respect and honor?
Who, who, who, who?
It is us who leap forward boldly
Speak, speak, speak, speak!
ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
{ கொம்புல கொம்புல
சல்லிய கட்டிட சொந்தமும்
பந்தமும் சுத்தி இருந்திட
அண்ணனும் தம்பியும்
தெம்புல நின்னுட சந்தனம்
குங்குமம் நெஞ்சில ஒட்டிட } (2)
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
Kombula kombula salliya kattida
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
Kombula kombula salliya kattida
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
Vaadi vaasal theranthurichi
The bull arena gate (Vaadi Vaasal) has opened
Paaru paaru paaru paaru
Look, look, look, look!
Veeram thala peru edutha
Where valor earns the foremost pride
Ooru ooru ooru ooru
This village, village, village, village!
Maanam ulla saathi sanam
Who are the people with self-respect and honor?
Yaaru yaaru yaaru yaaru
Who, who, who, who?
Naanga thaanae paanji vanthu
It is us who leap forward boldly
Kooru kooru kooru kooru
Speak, speak, speak, speak!
Kombula kombula salliya kattida
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
Mannula vedhai vedhaikka
To sow seeds in the soil
Maataiyae nambi nippom
We rely steadfastly on our cattle
Deivama atha tholuthu
Worshipping the cattle as our deity
Nethiyila pottu veppom
We apply sacred tilak to their forehead
Yeru otta maadu iruntha
If there are cattle to plow the land
Ellaiyae illaiyada
There is no limit to prosperity, my friend
Naadu aanda raasanukkum
Even for the king who ruled the nation
Maadu thaan selvamada
Cattle alone was the true wealth, my friend
Maamadurai seemaiyila
In the region of grand Madurai
Marikolunthu vaasam
The fragrance of davana leaves wafts through
Mannathi mannar kulam
A lineage of kings among kings
Maraiyatha paasam
With affection that never fades
Pagaicha vaazh edukum
If threatened, we draw the sword
Pasicha sooru thaarum
If someone is hungry, we serve food
Anaicha aasaiyila
When embraced warmly with affection
Anbu seiya odi varum
We rush forward to bestow love
Kombula kombula salliya kattida
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
Pethavala manasu kulla
Inside our hearts for the mother who birthed us
Koyila katti veppom
We build a sacred temple
Kondava gunam arinji
Understanding the character of our wedded wife
Pulla kutti pethu eduppom
We raise our children
Yemathum pervaligal
Deceitful scoundrels who betray
Aananathu illaiyada
Have never prospered here, my friend
Poraatam enna vendru
What a true righteous struggle is
Kandathu enga vamsammada
Our lineage is the one that witnessed it, my friend
Neethiyatha nela nirutha
To establish justice firmly
Vantha karpu karasi
Came the epitome of virtue and chastity
Sodhanaiya kanda pinnum
Even after enduring extreme ordeals
Ninna vinna orasi
She stood tall touching the sky
Nenaikkum athanaiyum
Whatever prosperity one wishes for
Parikkum boomi ithu
This fertile earth yields and grants
Kothikkum veyiliyum
Even under the scorching hot sun
Ulaikkum kootam ithu
This is a hardworking community
Kombula kombula salliya kattida
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
Male :Vaadi vaasal theranthurichi
The bull arena gate has opened
Paaru paaru paaru paaru
Look, look, look, look!
Veeram thala peru edutha
Where valor earns the foremost pride
Ooru ooru ooru ooru
This village, village, village, village!
Maanam ulla saathi sanam
Who are the people with self-respect and honor?
Yaaru yaaru yaaru yaaru
Who, who, who, who?
Naanga thaanae paanji vanthu
It is us who leap forward boldly
Kooru kooru kooru kooru
Speak, speak, speak, speak!
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
Hei hei hei hei hei hei hei hei
Male :{Kombula kombula salliya kattida
To tie the coin pouch to the bull's horns
Sondhamum bandhamum suthi irunthida
With relatives and kinsmen surrounding us
Annanum thambiyum thembula ninnuda
With elder and younger brothers standing strong with courage
Santhanam kunkumam nenjila ottida } (2)
With sandalwood paste and vermilion applied on our chests
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film Madura Veeran (2017) celebrates the rich agrarian tradition, bravery, and cultural identity of Tamil Nadu, particularly centered around Madurai and the ancient tradition of Jallikattu (bull-taming). It highlights the profound respect farmers have for their livestock, treating cattle not merely as animals but as divine entities and true symbols of wealth. The lyrics emphasize values such as self-respect, loyalty to family and mother, hospitality to guests, and uncompromising justice, drawing inspiration from historical Tamil legacy like Kannagi's quest for justice in Madurai. Overall, it serves as an anthem of regional pride, resilience, and unity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Paaru paaru paaru paaru”
Words like 'Paaru', 'Ooru', 'Yaaru', and 'Kooru' are repeated continuously to create rhythm and build high energy surrounding the Jallikattu event.
Moonaik Thodai (Initial Alliteration)
“Mannula vedhai vedhaikka / Maataiyae nambi nippom”
Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds such as 'Ma' in 'Mannula' and 'Maataiyae'.
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Pethavala manasu kulla / Kondava gunam arinji”
Matching of the second consonant in consecutive lines, such as 'th' in 'Pethavala' and 'nd' in 'Kondava'.
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Trivia
Madura Veeran (2017) stars Shanmuga Pandian and explores themes of traditional Tamil rural sports and identity, specifically Jallikattu. The music was composed by Santhosh Dhayanidhi, with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi.
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