Kundrathile
From Nesam · 1997
- Lyricist
- Ponniyin Selvan
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Nesam1997
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kundrathula koilu katti | Building a temple on the hill top |
| Gummaalama gummi adichi | Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation |
| Chorus :Chota chota chotangi chotangi | Chorus: Chota chota chotangi chotangi |
| Chotani chotangi chotangi chotangi | Chotani chotangi chotangi chotangi |
| Male :Konjum kili pola vandha anjala | Male: Anjala came like a talking parrot |
| Chorus :Chota chota chotangi chotangi | Chorus: Chota chota chotangi chotangi |
| Chotangi chotangi | Chotangi chotangi |
| Male :Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila | Male: I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you |
| Male | |
| Kundrathula koilu katti | Building a temple on the hill top |
| Gummaalama gummi adichi | Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation |
| Konjum kili pola vandha anjala | Anjala came like a talking parrot |
| Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila | I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you |
| Chorus :En nenjila | Chorus: In my heart |
| Male | |
| Aana thavani keezhaanda | While wearing a half-saree below |
| Elephant gate melaanda | And near Elephant Gate above |
| Lovesu kaatti kudhichaale enaanda | She jumped near me showing her love |
| Colour blousu kulunga sirichaale oottaanda | She laughed near the house shaking her colorful blouse |
| Chorus :Nightu oottaanda | Chorus: Near the house at night |
| Male | |
| Kundrathula koilu katti | Building a temple on the hill top |
| Gummaalama gummi adichi | Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation |
| Konjum kili pola vandha anjala | Anjala came like a talking parrot |
| Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila | I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you |
| Chorus | |
| Jhumtha thakida | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida) |
| Jhumtha thakida | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida) |
| Jhumtha thakida | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida) |
| Haa Haaa.. | Haa Haaa.. |
| Jhumtha thakida | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida) |
| Jhumtha thakida | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida) |
| Jhumtha thakida | Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida) |
| Haa Haaa.. | Haa Haaa.. |
| Male | |
| Ondi thoppu maamanukku | For the uncle living in the isolated grove |
| Chundi choru oothikina | If you pour side-dish rice and liquor |
| Uchi mudi nattukkumdi kickula | Even his top hair will stand straight in a high kick |
| Un nenappula dhaan bodha kooda nikkala | In your thoughts, even intoxication doesn't hold back |
| Chorus :Adhu nikkala | Chorus: It doesn't hold back |
| Male | |
| Aasa vechaan thulukaanom | The Muslim man desired you |
| Anupichi putta arakkonam | He sent you away to Arakkonam |
| Sela pola maathikuva ponnu | A girl will change like a saree |
| Nee seruppu pola theyuriyae kannu | My dear, you are wearing down like a slipper |
| Chorus :En kannu | Chorus: My dear |
| Male | |
| Kundrathula koilu katti | Building a temple on the hill top |
| Gummaalama gummi adichi | Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation |
| Konjum kili pola vandha anjala | Anjala came like a talking parrot |
| Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila | I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you |
| Male | |
| Vaazhka oru seattu aattam | Life is like a game of cards |
| Rani paadu kondaattam | The Queen's state is a celebration |
| Jeicha kaila sendhukuva rummy | Rummy card game joins hands with the winning side |
| Paavam ilicha vaayan | Pity the poor gulible fool |
| Aambala dhaan dummy | The man is just a dummy |
| Chorus :Sutha dummy | Chorus: A complete dummy |
| Male | |
| Vella kaaran kozhuppadakki | By curbing the arrogance of the white man |
| Kotta mela kodiya yethi | And hoisting the flag atop the fort |
| Sudhandhiram dhaan | Freedom was indeed |
| Porandhadhadi nightu la | Born at midnight |
| Kaadhal sudhandiram dhaan | Freedom of love |
| Thavikkudhadi iruttula | Is suffering in the dark |
| Chorus :Innum iruttala | Chorus: It hasn't gotten dark yet |
| Male | |
| Kundrathula koilu katti | Building a temple on the hill top |
| Gummaalama gummi adichi | Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation |
| Konjum kili pola vandha anjala | Anjala came like a talking parrot |
| Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila | I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you |
| Chorus | |
| Hoi hoi hoi hoi | Hoi hoi hoi hoi |
| Hoihoihoihoi | Hoihoihoihoi |
| Male | |
| Innaadi Alamelu | Hey Alamelu, what is this? |
| Nee kudippadhu single paalu | You are drinking single milk (tea) |
| En kitta udaadha veen savaalu | Don't throw empty challenges at me |
| Onnu utten na dhaan | If I give you one slap |
| Thirumbi pogum sevulu | Your cheek will turn around |
| Chorus :Leftu sevulu | Chorus: Left cheek |
| Male | |
| Kaadhalichadhu paavamaa | Is falling in love a sin? |
| Kadhalikkae saabama | Or is love a curse? |
| Pacha thanni pallula padala pattini | Fasting without even fresh water touching the teeth |
| Enakku edhu vandhaalum | Whatever comes my way |
| Nee dhaan en pathini | You alone are my righteous wife |
| Chorus :Dharma pathini | Chorus: Righteous wife |
| Male | |
| Kundrathula koilu katti | Building a temple on the hill top |
| Gummaalama gummi adichi | Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation |
| Konjum kili pola vandha anjala | Anjala came like a talking parrot |
| Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila | I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you |
| Chorus | |
| Haan ajukku …..(8) | Haan ajukku …..(8 times) |
| Male | |
| Anaatha keesita poo | Go whistle away orphan style |
| Bigul adingappaaa | Blow the whistle, guys! |
தீனு கருணாகரா.....ஆஅ.....
தீனு கருணாகரா....ஆஅ.....
தோட பொலம்புறாரு
அட்டு பாட்டு வேணாண்டோய்
அஸ்சு பாட்டு ....................
Building a temple on the hill top
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Chorus: Chota chota chotangi chotangi
Chotani chotangi chotangi chotangi
Male: Anjala came like a talking parrot
Chorus: Chota chota chotangi chotangi
Chotangi chotangi
Male: I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
அஞ்சு வயசுல அமிஞ்சி கரையில
அஞ்சலையின்னு ஒரு பிகர
டாவு விடும்போது
ஓஒ.....ஓஒ.....ஓ.....
..................
நெற்குன்றத்துல
நெருகத்துல அஞ்சலைய
மடிக்கலாம் மடிக்கலாமம்ன்னு
ட்ரை பண்ணி
நம்ம நெற்குன்றத்துலையா
Building a temple on the hill top
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Anjala came like a talking parrot
I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
Chorus: In my heart
குன்றத்துலதான்
While wearing a half-saree below
And near Elephant Gate above
She jumped near me showing her love
She laughed near the house shaking her colorful blouse
Chorus: Near the house at night
குன்றத்துல கோயிலக்கட்டி
கும்மாளமா கும்மி அடிச்சு
குழு :
சொட்ட சொட்ட சொட்டாங்கி
சொட்டாங்கி சொட்டாங்கி
சொட்டாங்கி சொட்டாங்கி
Building a temple on the hill top
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Anjala came like a talking parrot
I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
கொஞ்சும் கிளி போல
வந்த அஞ்சலை
குழு :
சொட்ட சொட்ட சொட்டாங்கி
சொட்டாங்கி சொட்டாங்கி
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Haa Haaa..
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Haa Haaa..
குன்றத்துல கோயிலக்கட்டி
கும்மாளமா கும்மி அடிச்சு
கொஞ்சும் கிளி போல
வந்த அஞ்சலை
உன்னை கோயில கட்டி
கும்பிட போறேன் நெஞ்சுல
குழு :
என் நெஞ்சுல
For the uncle living in the isolated grove
If you pour side-dish rice and liquor
Even his top hair will stand straight in a high kick
In your thoughts, even intoxication doesn't hold back
Chorus: It doesn't hold back
ஆனகவுனி கீழாண்ட
எலிபென்ட் கேட் மேலாண்ட
ரவுசு காட்டி குதிச்சாளே என்னான்ட
கலரு ப்ளவுஸ் குலுங்க சிரிச்சாளே
வூட்டாண்ட
குழு :
நைட் வூட்டாண்ட
The Muslim man desired you
He sent you away to Arakkonam
A girl will change like a saree
My dear, you are wearing down like a slipper
Chorus: My dear
குன்றத்துல கோயிலக்கட்டி
கும்மாளமா கும்மி அடிச்சு
கொஞ்சும் கிளி போல
வந்த அஞ்சலை
உன்னை கோயில கட்டி
கும்பிட போறேன் நெஞ்சுல
Building a temple on the hill top
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Anjala came like a talking parrot
I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
ஜும்த தகிட ஜும்த தகிட
ஜும்த தகிட ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஜும்த தகிட ஜும்த தகிட
ஜும்த தகிட ஹேய் ஹேய்
Life is like a game of cards
The Queen's state is a celebration
Rummy card game joins hands with the winning side
Pity the poor gulible fool
The man is just a dummy
Chorus: A complete dummy
கொண்டித்தோப்பு மாமனுக்கு
சுண்டிசோறு ஊதிக்கினா
உச்சிமுடி நட்டுக்கும்டி கிக்குல
உன் நெனப்புலதான்
போதை கூட நிக்கல
குழு : அது நிக்கல
By curbing the arrogance of the white man
And hoisting the flag atop the fort
Freedom was indeed
Born at midnight
Freedom of love
Is suffering in the dark
Chorus: It hasn't gotten dark yet
ஆசை வச்சான் துலுக்காணம்
அலுத்துபுட்டா அரக்கோணம்
சேல போல மாத்திக்குவா பொண்ணு
நீ செருப்ப போல தேயிறியே கண்ணு
குழு :
என் கண்ணு
Building a temple on the hill top
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Anjala came like a talking parrot
I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
குன்றத்துல கோயிலக்கட்டி
கும்மாளமா கும்மி அடிச்சு
கொஞ்சும் கிளி போல
வந்த அஞ்சலை
உன்னை கோயில கட்டி
கும்பிட போறேன் நெஞ்சுல
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoihoihoihoi
வாழ்க்கை ஒரு சீட்டாட்டம்
ராணி பாடு கொண்டாட்டம்
ஜெயிச்ச கையில
சேந்துக்குவா ரம்மி
பாவம் இளிச்சவாயன்
ஆம்பளைதான் டம்மி
குழு :
சுத்த டம்மி
Hey Alamelu, what is this?
You are drinking single milk (tea)
Don't throw empty challenges at me
If I give you one slap
Your cheek will turn around
Chorus: Left cheek
வெள்ளைக்காரன் கொயுப்படக்கி
கோட்டை மேல கொடிய ஏத்தி
சுதந்திரம்தான் பொறந்ததடி நைட்ல
காதல் சொதந்திரம்தான்
தவிக்குதடி இருட்டுல
குழு :
இன்னும் இருட்டுல
Is falling in love a sin?
Or is love a curse?
Fasting without even fresh water touching the teeth
Whatever comes my way
You alone are my righteous wife
Chorus: Righteous wife
குன்றத்துல கோயிலக்கட்டி
கும்மாளமா கும்மி அடிச்சு
கொஞ்சும் கிளி போல
வந்த அஞ்சலை
உன்னை கோயில கட்டி
கும்பிட போறேன் நெஞ்சுல
Building a temple on the hill top
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Anjala came like a talking parrot
I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Haan ajukku …..(8 times)
என்னாடி அலமேலு
நீ குடிப்பது சிங்கள் பாலு
எங்கிட்ட உடாத வீண் சவாலு
ஒன்னு வுட்டேன்னுனா
திரும்பி போகும் செவுலு
குழு :
லெப்ட் செவுலு
Go whistle away orphan style
Blow the whistle, guys!
காதலிச்சது பாவமா
காதலுக்கே சாபமா
பச்ச தண்ணி பல்லுல படல பட்டினி
எனக்கு எது வந்தாலும்
நீ தான் என் பத்தினி
குழு :
தர்ம பத்தினி
குன்றத்துல கோயிலக்கட்டி
கும்மாளமா கும்மி அடிச்சு
கொஞ்சும் கிளி போல
வந்த அஞ்சலை
உன்னை கோயில கட்டி
கும்பிட போறேன் நெஞ்சுல
{ஆ.....அஜக்கு ஆ.....அஜக்கு
ஆ.....அஜக்கு ஆ.....அஜக்கு
ஆ.....அஜக்கு ஆ.....அஜக்கு
ஆ.....அஜக்கு ஆ.....அஜக்கு} (2)
அண்ணாத்த கீசிட்ட போ
விகில்லடிக்கட்டா
Kundrathula koilu katti
Building a temple on the hill top
Gummaalama gummi adichi
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Chorus :Chota chota chotangi chotangi
Chorus: Chota chota chotangi chotangi
Chotani chotangi chotangi chotangi
Chotani chotangi chotangi chotangi
Male :Konjum kili pola vandha anjala
Male: Anjala came like a talking parrot
Chorus :Chota chota chotangi chotangi
Chorus: Chota chota chotangi chotangi
Chotangi chotangi
Chotangi chotangi
Male :Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila
Male: I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
Kundrathula koilu katti
Building a temple on the hill top
Gummaalama gummi adichi
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Konjum kili pola vandha anjala
Anjala came like a talking parrot
Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila
I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
Chorus :En nenjila
Chorus: In my heart
Aana thavani keezhaanda
While wearing a half-saree below
Elephant gate melaanda
And near Elephant Gate above
Lovesu kaatti kudhichaale enaanda
She jumped near me showing her love
Colour blousu kulunga sirichaale oottaanda
She laughed near the house shaking her colorful blouse
Chorus :Nightu oottaanda
Chorus: Near the house at night
Kundrathula koilu katti
Building a temple on the hill top
Gummaalama gummi adichi
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Konjum kili pola vandha anjala
Anjala came like a talking parrot
Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila
I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
Jhumtha thakida
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Jhumtha thakida
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Jhumtha thakida
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Haa Haaa..
Haa Haaa..
Jhumtha thakida
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Jhumtha thakida
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Jhumtha thakida
Rhythmic vocal beat (Jhumtha thakida)
Haa Haaa..
Haa Haaa..
Ondi thoppu maamanukku
For the uncle living in the isolated grove
Chundi choru oothikina
If you pour side-dish rice and liquor
Uchi mudi nattukkumdi kickula
Even his top hair will stand straight in a high kick
Un nenappula dhaan bodha kooda nikkala
In your thoughts, even intoxication doesn't hold back
Chorus :Adhu nikkala
Chorus: It doesn't hold back
Aasa vechaan thulukaanom
The Muslim man desired you
Anupichi putta arakkonam
He sent you away to Arakkonam
Sela pola maathikuva ponnu
A girl will change like a saree
Nee seruppu pola theyuriyae kannu
My dear, you are wearing down like a slipper
Chorus :En kannu
Chorus: My dear
Kundrathula koilu katti
Building a temple on the hill top
Gummaalama gummi adichi
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Konjum kili pola vandha anjala
Anjala came like a talking parrot
Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila
I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
Vaazhka oru seattu aattam
Life is like a game of cards
Rani paadu kondaattam
The Queen's state is a celebration
Jeicha kaila sendhukuva rummy
Rummy card game joins hands with the winning side
Paavam ilicha vaayan
Pity the poor gulible fool
Aambala dhaan dummy
The man is just a dummy
Chorus :Sutha dummy
Chorus: A complete dummy
Vella kaaran kozhuppadakki
By curbing the arrogance of the white man
Kotta mela kodiya yethi
And hoisting the flag atop the fort
Sudhandhiram dhaan
Freedom was indeed
Porandhadhadi nightu la
Born at midnight
Kaadhal sudhandiram dhaan
Freedom of love
Thavikkudhadi iruttula
Is suffering in the dark
Chorus :Innum iruttala
Chorus: It hasn't gotten dark yet
Kundrathula koilu katti
Building a temple on the hill top
Gummaalama gummi adichi
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Konjum kili pola vandha anjala
Anjala came like a talking parrot
Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila
I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoihoihoihoi
Hoihoihoihoi
Innaadi Alamelu
Hey Alamelu, what is this?
Nee kudippadhu single paalu
You are drinking single milk (tea)
En kitta udaadha veen savaalu
Don't throw empty challenges at me
Onnu utten na dhaan
If I give you one slap
Thirumbi pogum sevulu
Your cheek will turn around
Chorus :Leftu sevulu
Chorus: Left cheek
Kaadhalichadhu paavamaa
Is falling in love a sin?
Kadhalikkae saabama
Or is love a curse?
Pacha thanni pallula padala pattini
Fasting without even fresh water touching the teeth
Enakku edhu vandhaalum
Whatever comes my way
Nee dhaan en pathini
You alone are my righteous wife
Chorus :Dharma pathini
Chorus: Righteous wife
Kundrathula koilu katti
Building a temple on the hill top
Gummaalama gummi adichi
Dancing the Gummi dance with full joy and jubilation
Konjum kili pola vandha anjala
Anjala came like a talking parrot
Unna koilu katti kumbida poren nenjila
I am going to build a temple for you in my heart and worship you
Haan ajukku …..(8)
Haan ajukku …..(8 times)
Anaatha keesita poo
Go whistle away orphan style
Bigul adingappaaa
Blow the whistle, guys!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic Madras Baashai gana song from the film Nesam depicts a young man passionately singing about his beloved, Anjala (and referring affectionately/teasingly to Alamelu). He compares his love to building a temple in his heart to worship her, interweaving humorous street wisdom, metaphors about card games, local Chennai landmarks like Elephant Gate, and lighthearted commentary on romance and life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Upamai (Simile)
“Konjum kili pola vandha anjala”
Compares the beloved's arrival to a sweet-talking parrot ('Konjum kili pola').
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Vaazhka oru seattu aattam”
Compares life directly to a card game ('Vaazhka oru seattu aattam').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aasa vechaan thulukaanom”
Rhyming of second letters 'a' in 'Aasa' and 'Anupichi' along with line-ending rhymes.
Madras Baashai Slang / Local Color
“Colour blousu kulunga sirichaale oottaanda”
Use of Chennai local dialect terms like 'enaanda', 'oottaanda', 'sevulu', 'ilicha vaayan' to build authentic street flavor.
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Trivia
The music for the 1997 film 'Nesam' starring Ajith Kumar and Maheshwari was composed by Deva, who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Gaana' in Tamil cinema. Songs written in Madras Baashai with folk and gana beats were a staple of Deva's hits during the 1990s.
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