Kongu
From Alangu · 2024
- Lyricist
- Kavin
- Singer
- Kidakuzhi Mariyammal
- Music director
- Ajesh
- Details
- Alangu2024
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thallale laale laale | Thallale laale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Female | |
| Oorukku mevaramaa | Is it a mark of pride for the entire village? |
| Ooku vacha karukkaruvaa | The sharp curved sickle secured with a clasp! |
| Karukaruvaa yaaruthunga | Whose curved sickle is this, dear friends? |
| Enga samy karpudhunga | It belongs to our revered deity, Lord Karuppu! |
| Karupanuku padaya vechom | We offered a grand ritual feast to Lord Karuppan, |
| Aasa theera poosa vechom | We performed worship and anointed him to our heart's content. |
| Chorus | |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thallale thaale laale | Thallale thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thalla lalle thaale laale | Thalla lalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Female | |
| Kongu naaduthaa eppavum | The Kongu region has always |
| Kulunthu poyirukku | Remained lush, cool, and prosperous. |
| Inga sollithaan thamizhe | Through the sweet speech spoken here, |
| Kaniju vanthiruku | The Tamil language has ripened and blossomed. |
| Female | |
| Sontha banthamaa senthu | Gathered together as close relatives, |
| Eppavum vazhnthirukku | We have always lived in harmony. |
| Endha anbum paasamum | Every drop of love and deep affection, |
| Oravaa usura thandhirukku | Has breathed soul into our bonds. |
| Female | |
| Vattavatta nilavukku | For the round full moon in the night sky, |
| Varusa vechu kootiyanthom | We gathered in order and brought folk celebrations. |
| Thotttukittu veliyadathan | Just to play along and hold hands, |
| Athamaga sethiyanthom | We brought along our cousin (aunt's daughter). |
| Poo pootta angaaraakku | Dressed in floral-printed festive attire, |
| Pottukuttu pavusa vanthom | We arrived with grand style and joy. |
| Chorus | |
| Oorukku mevaramaa | Is it a mark of pride for the entire village? |
| Ooku vacha karukkaruvaa | The sharp curved sickle secured with a clasp! |
| Karukaruvaa yaaruthunga | Whose curved sickle is this, dear friends? |
| Enga samy karpudhunga | It belongs to our revered deity, Lord Karuppu! |
| Karupanuku padaya vechom | We offered a grand ritual feast to Lord Karuppan, |
| Aasa theera poosa vechom | We performed worship and anointed him to our heart's content. |
| Female | |
| Olaya nenachuthan thongattan | Thinking of palm leaf ornaments, even basic ear studs |
| Adaga poochungaa | Have been pledged away to pawn shops. |
| Malaya nenachuthan sookattan | Thinking of a steadfast mountain, our restless mind |
| Aadum manasugaa | Wavers like a scattered deck of cards. |
| Female | |
| Paalam paalamaa veducha | Look at our hands, dry and cracked |
| Kaiya paathirungaa | Like deep fissures in a parched field. |
| Saami sathiyamaa enga | Swearing in the name of God, |
| Vazhka puriyungaa | Please understand the reality of our life. |
| Itta kodiyengae natta nadavengae | Where is the flag planted? Where is the cultivated crop? |
| Sotta paya officeru pudungi pootuttan | That government official snatched it all away! |
| Female | |
| Thoratti vecha oodu poyi | With our hooked tiled roofs stripped away, |
| Moorakettu nippomunga | We stand cornered with our tied bundles. |
| Ezhuthinga vaasaluku | To the entrance of the ruler's mansion, |
| Ezhuthola veppomunga | We will carry and submit our written petition. |
| Pechipaara mela ninnaa | When standing atop the Pechiparai hills, |
| Manasalla neranchurunga | The heart fills with peaceful solace. |
| Chorus | |
| Oorukku mevaramaa | Is it a mark of pride for the entire village? |
| Ooku vacha karukkaruvaa | The sharp curved sickle secured with a clasp! |
| Karukaruvaa yaaruthunga | Whose curved sickle is this, dear friends? |
| Enga samy karpudhunga | It belongs to our revered deity, Lord Karuppu! |
| Karupanuku padaya vechom | We offered a grand ritual feast to Lord Karuppan, |
| Aasa theera poosa vechom | We performed worship and anointed him to our heart's content. |
| Chorus | |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thalla lalle thaale laale | Thalla lalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
| Thaalalle thaale laale | Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization) |
தாலலே தாலே லாலே
தாலல்லே தாலே லாலே
தாலலே தாலே லாலே
தல்லாலே லாலே லாலே
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thallale laale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
ஊருக்கு மேவாரமா
ஊக்குவச்ச கருக்கருவா
கருக்கருவா யாருதுங்க
எங்க சாமி கருப்புதுங்க
கருப்பனுக்கு படைய வச்சோம்
ஆச தீர பூச வச்சோம்
Is it a mark of pride for the entire village?
The sharp curved sickle secured with a clasp!
Whose curved sickle is this, dear friends?
It belongs to our revered deity, Lord Karuppu!
We offered a grand ritual feast to Lord Karuppan,
We performed worship and anointed him to our heart's content.
தாலலே தாலே லாலே
தாலல்லே தாலே லாலே
தல்லாலே தாலே லாலே
தாலல்லே தாலே லாலே
தல்லாலலே தாலே லாலே
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thallale thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thalla lalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
கொங்கு நாடுதான் எப்பவும்
குளுந்து போயிருக்கு
இங்க சொல்லிதான் தமிழே
கனிஞ்சு வந்திருக்கு
The Kongu region has always
Remained lush, cool, and prosperous.
Through the sweet speech spoken here,
The Tamil language has ripened and blossomed.
சொந்த பந்தமா சேர்ந்து
எப்பவும் வாழ்ந்திருக்கு
இந்த அன்பு பாசமும்
உறவா உசுர தந்திருக்கு
Gathered together as close relatives,
We have always lived in harmony.
Every drop of love and deep affection,
Has breathed soul into our bonds.
வட்ட வட்ட நிலாவுக்கு
வருச வச்சு கூட்டியாந்தோம்
தொட்டுக்கிட்டு விளையாடத்தான்
அத்த மக சேத்தியாந்தோம்
பூப்போட்ட அங்காராக்கு
போட்டுக்கிட்டு பவுசா வந்தோம்
For the round full moon in the night sky,
We gathered in order and brought folk celebrations.
Just to play along and hold hands,
We brought along our cousin (aunt's daughter).
Dressed in floral-printed festive attire,
We arrived with grand style and joy.
ஊருக்கு மேவாரமா
ஊக்குவச்ச கருக்கருவா
கருக்கருவா யாருதுங்க
எங்க சாமி கருப்புதுங்க
கருப்பனுக்கு படைய வச்சோம்
ஆச தீர பூச வச்சோம்
Is it a mark of pride for the entire village?
The sharp curved sickle secured with a clasp!
Whose curved sickle is this, dear friends?
It belongs to our revered deity, Lord Karuppu!
We offered a grand ritual feast to Lord Karuppan,
We performed worship and anointed him to our heart's content.
ஒழைய நெனச்சுதான்
தொங்கட்டான் அடகு போச்சுங்க
மலைய நெனச்சுதான் சுக்கட்டான்
ஆடும் மனசுங்க
Thinking of palm leaf ornaments, even basic ear studs
Have been pledged away to pawn shops.
Thinking of a steadfast mountain, our restless mind
Wavers like a scattered deck of cards.
பாலபாலமா வெடிச்ச
கைய பாத்திருங்க
சாமி சத்தியமா
எங்க வாழ்க்கை புரியுங்க
இட்ட கொடியங்க நட்ட நடவிங்க
சொட்ட பையன் ஆபிசரு
புடுங்கி போட்டுட்டான்
Look at our hands, dry and cracked
Like deep fissures in a parched field.
Swearing in the name of God,
Please understand the reality of our life.
Where is the flag planted? Where is the cultivated crop?
That government official snatched it all away!
தெறட்டி வச்ச வூடு போயி
முறைகேட்டு நிப்போமுங்க
எழுதிங்க வாசலுக்கு
எழுத்தோல வப்போமுங்க
பேச்சிப்பாறை மேல நின்னா
மனசெல்லாம் நெறஞ்சிருங்க
With our hooked tiled roofs stripped away,
We stand cornered with our tied bundles.
To the entrance of the ruler's mansion,
We will carry and submit our written petition.
When standing atop the Pechiparai hills,
The heart fills with peaceful solace.
ஊருக்கு மேவாரமா
ஊக்குவச்ச கருக்கருவா
கருக்கருவா யாருதுங்க
எங்க சாமி கருப்புதுங்க
கருப்பனுக்கு படைய வச்சோம்
ஆச தீர பூச வச்சோம்
Is it a mark of pride for the entire village?
The sharp curved sickle secured with a clasp!
Whose curved sickle is this, dear friends?
It belongs to our revered deity, Lord Karuppu!
We offered a grand ritual feast to Lord Karuppan,
We performed worship and anointed him to our heart's content.
தாலலே தாலே லாலே
தாலல்லே தாலே லாலே
தாலலே தாலே லாலே
தாலல்லே தாலே லாலே
தல்லாலே தாலே லாலே
தாலலே தாலே லாலே
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thalla lalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thallale laale laale
Thallale laale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Oorukku mevaramaa
Is it a mark of pride for the entire village?
Ooku vacha karukkaruvaa
The sharp curved sickle secured with a clasp!
Karukaruvaa yaaruthunga
Whose curved sickle is this, dear friends?
Enga samy karpudhunga
It belongs to our revered deity, Lord Karuppu!
Karupanuku padaya vechom
We offered a grand ritual feast to Lord Karuppan,
Aasa theera poosa vechom
We performed worship and anointed him to our heart's content.
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thallale thaale laale
Thallale thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thalla lalle thaale laale
Thalla lalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Kongu naaduthaa eppavum
The Kongu region has always
Kulunthu poyirukku
Remained lush, cool, and prosperous.
Inga sollithaan thamizhe
Through the sweet speech spoken here,
Kaniju vanthiruku
The Tamil language has ripened and blossomed.
Sontha banthamaa senthu
Gathered together as close relatives,
Eppavum vazhnthirukku
We have always lived in harmony.
Endha anbum paasamum
Every drop of love and deep affection,
Oravaa usura thandhirukku
Has breathed soul into our bonds.
Vattavatta nilavukku
For the round full moon in the night sky,
Varusa vechu kootiyanthom
We gathered in order and brought folk celebrations.
Thotttukittu veliyadathan
Just to play along and hold hands,
Athamaga sethiyanthom
We brought along our cousin (aunt's daughter).
Poo pootta angaaraakku
Dressed in floral-printed festive attire,
Pottukuttu pavusa vanthom
We arrived with grand style and joy.
Oorukku mevaramaa
Is it a mark of pride for the entire village?
Ooku vacha karukkaruvaa
The sharp curved sickle secured with a clasp!
Karukaruvaa yaaruthunga
Whose curved sickle is this, dear friends?
Enga samy karpudhunga
It belongs to our revered deity, Lord Karuppu!
Karupanuku padaya vechom
We offered a grand ritual feast to Lord Karuppan,
Aasa theera poosa vechom
We performed worship and anointed him to our heart's content.
Olaya nenachuthan thongattan
Thinking of palm leaf ornaments, even basic ear studs
Adaga poochungaa
Have been pledged away to pawn shops.
Malaya nenachuthan sookattan
Thinking of a steadfast mountain, our restless mind
Aadum manasugaa
Wavers like a scattered deck of cards.
Paalam paalamaa veducha
Look at our hands, dry and cracked
Kaiya paathirungaa
Like deep fissures in a parched field.
Saami sathiyamaa enga
Swearing in the name of God,
Vazhka puriyungaa
Please understand the reality of our life.
Itta kodiyengae natta nadavengae
Where is the flag planted? Where is the cultivated crop?
Sotta paya officeru pudungi pootuttan
That government official snatched it all away!
Thoratti vecha oodu poyi
With our hooked tiled roofs stripped away,
Moorakettu nippomunga
We stand cornered with our tied bundles.
Ezhuthinga vaasaluku
To the entrance of the ruler's mansion,
Ezhuthola veppomunga
We will carry and submit our written petition.
Pechipaara mela ninnaa
When standing atop the Pechiparai hills,
Manasalla neranchurunga
The heart fills with peaceful solace.
Oorukku mevaramaa
Is it a mark of pride for the entire village?
Ooku vacha karukkaruvaa
The sharp curved sickle secured with a clasp!
Karukaruvaa yaaruthunga
Whose curved sickle is this, dear friends?
Enga samy karpudhunga
It belongs to our revered deity, Lord Karuppu!
Karupanuku padaya vechom
We offered a grand ritual feast to Lord Karuppan,
Aasa theera poosa vechom
We performed worship and anointed him to our heart's content.
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thalla lalle thaale laale
Thalla lalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Thaalalle thaale laale
Thaalalle thaale laale (Folk rhythm vocalization)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film 'Alangu' is an evocative Tamil folk track steeped in regional cultural identity, agrarian life, and communal devotion. Sung in the authentic voice of Kidakuzhi Mariyammal, it begins with vibrant folk refrains celebrating the deity Karuppasamy, the fertility of the Kongu landscape, traditional kinship, and youthful joy. The lyrics painterly portray village festivities and the sacred bond between the people, their land, and guardian deities.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kongu naaduthaa eppavum / Inga sollithaan thamizhe”
Matching second consonants in consecutive lines, characteristic of Tamil prosody (e.g., 'Kongu' and 'Inga').
Monaai (Alliteration)
“Vattavatta nilavukku / Varusa vechu kootiyanthom”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds across words in the same line ('Vattavatta', 'Varusa').
Metaphor (Uvamaai)
“Paalam paalamaa veducha / Kaiya paathirungaa”
Comparing cracked, hardworking hands to dry fissures in land ('Paalam paalamaa veducha kaiya').
Anaphora / Repetitive Folk Refrain
“Thaalalle thaale laale”
Use of rhythmic oral traditional vocables ('Thaalalle thaale laale') to set the emotional pace of Oppari and Oppari-adjacent folk tunes.
Did you know?
Trivia
The song is composed by Ajesh and sung by renowned Tamil folk artist Kidakuzhi Mariyammal, known for her powerful renditions of Oppari and rural folk songs across Tamil cinema, bringing raw cultural authenticity to the film Alangu.
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