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Lyrics & meaning

Lallariyo Lallariyo

From Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum · 2021

Lyricist
Ve. Madhankumar
Singer
Velmurugan
Music director
Krishh
Details
Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Lallariyo lallariyoLallariyo lallariyo
Thavudu kottum sakku paiyuA gunny bag pouring out rice bran
Lallariyo lallariyoLallariyo lallariyo
Thavudu kottum sakku paiyuA gunny bag pouring out rice bran
Thavudu kotti vechirundha andhaThe rice bran that was poured out
Kozhi thaanae thinnuduchaeThe chicken ate it all up by itself
Kozhi thaanae thinnuduchaeThe chicken ate it all up by itself
Hei…Hei...
Male
Lallariyo lallariyoLallariyo lallariyo
Soaru vadicha neecha thanniFermented rice water drained from cooked rice
Lallariyo lallariyoLallariyo lallariyo
Soaru vadicha neecha thanniFermented rice water drained from cooked rice
Neecha thanni oothi vechi andhaUpon pouring that rice water
Kulu thaaliyum kottiduchaeIt spilled out of the feeding bowl
Kulu thaaliyum kottiduchaeIt spilled out of the feeding bowl
Male
Pachakulam oarathulaBy the edge of the green pond
Pattu paadi naanum vaarenSinging a song, I am coming
Rettai yeri mathiyilaIn the middle of the twin lakes
Ragam paadi nanum varenSinging a melody, I am coming
Ragam paadi nanum varen…Singing a melody, I am coming...
Male
Mela theru suthi vandhaIf I wander through the upper street
Naalu mani aayidumaeIt will become four o'clock
Keela theru suthi vandhaIf I wander through the lower street
Ezhu mani aayidumaeIt will become seven o'clock
Ezhu mani aayidumaeIt will become seven o'clock
Hei…Hei...
Male
Santhukattu irulum munnaeBefore the alley gets dark
Seekirama vanthirukkenI have arrived quickly
Menjadhu dhan pothumadaEnough of grazing around, dear ones
Veetukku dhan vaangadaCome back home now
Male
Santhukattu irulum munnaeBefore the alley gets dark
Seekirama vanthirukkenI have arrived quickly
Menjadhu dhan pothumadaEnough of grazing around, dear ones
Veetukku dhan vaangada…Come back home now...
Male
Lallariyo lallariyoLallariyo lallariyo
Thavudu kottum sakku paiyuA gunny bag pouring out rice bran
Lallariyo lallariyoLallariyo lallariyo
Thavudu kottum sakku paiyuA gunny bag pouring out rice bran
Thavudu kotti vechirundha andhaThe rice bran that was poured out
Kozhi thaanae thinnuduchaeThe chicken ate it all up by itself
Kozhi thaanae thinnuduchaeThe chicken ate it all up by itself
Male
Lallariyo lallariyoLallariyo lallariyo
Soaru vadicha neecha thanniFermented rice water drained from cooked rice
Lallariyo lallariyoLallariyo lallariyo
Soaru vadicha neecha thanniFermented rice water drained from cooked rice
Neecha thanni oothi vechi andhaUpon pouring that rice water
Kulu thaaliyum kottiduchae….It spilled out of the feeding bowl...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This folk song captures the essence of rural life, pastoral routines, and affection towards farm animals. The singer calls out to cattle or pets to return home before dusk falls over the village paths, painting a vivid picture of everyday rural domestic scenes such as feeding chickens bran, serving fermented rice water to livestock, and navigating village streets. The rhythmic refrains and simple, evocative imagery create an authentic countryside atmosphere.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)

Pachakulam oarathula / Pattu paadi naanum vaaren

Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds in words like 'Pachakulam' and 'Pattu paadi'.

Edukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Mela theru suthi vandha / Keela theru suthi vandha

Rhyming of the second letter in consecutive lines, such as 'Mela theru' and 'Keela theru'.

Anaphora / Folk Refrain

Lallariyo lallariyo

Repetition of the rhythmic folk vocable 'Lallariyo lallariyo' throughout the song to establish tempo and mood.

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Trivia

The film 'Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum' (2021), produced by Suriya and Jyothika, revolves around a villager and his deep bond with his two lost bulls. This track uses authentic Tamil rural folk idioms to reflect the protagonist's pastoral environment and lifestyle.

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