Raavana Kottathula
From Raavana Kottam · 2023
- Lyricist
- Ekadasi
- Singer
- Diwakar
- Music director
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Details
- Raavana Kottam2023
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ye ravanan thottathula | In Ravana's garden |
| Raja thanda ellarum | Everyone is a king |
| Koovura seval kooda | Even the crowing rooster |
| Kottadicha ninnadum | Will stop and dance when the beat is struck |
| Male | |
| Ye vaalatta mudiyathu | Hey, you cannot wag your tail here |
| Naanga thani sarkkaru | We are an independent government |
| Ranuvam vandha kooda | Even if the army comes |
| Moodikittu utkaaru | Shut up and sit down |
| Male | |
| Ada kutha vecha thakkali | Oh, squashed like a tomato |
| Konnu pora pangaali | The partner who kills and leaves |
| Micha meedhi vaikkaama | Without leaving any remaining balance |
| Mirattura uruttura aalatha kadathura | Threatening, rolling, kidnapping people |
| Male | |
| Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa | Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa |
| Chorus | |
| Ninacha ninachappadi | Just as thought and envisioned |
| Nesatha nesathappadi | With true affection, as loved |
| Aruva thetuthadi | The sickle is being sharpened |
| Vaada vaada | Come on, come on |
| Chorus | |
| Enakkumunakkum irukkura | Existing between you and me |
| Pagaiya aruthuvida | To sever the enmity |
| Kadhava tjorandhu vida | To open the door wide |
| Vaada vaada va | Come on, come on, come |
| Chorus | |
| Ninacha ninachappadi | Just as thought and envisioned |
| Nesatha nesathappadi | With true affection, as loved |
| Aruva thetuthadi | The sickle is being sharpened |
| Vaada vaada | Come on, come on |
| Chorus | |
| Enakkumunakkum irukkura | Existing between you and me |
| Pagaiya aruthuvida | To sever the enmity |
| Kadhava tjorandhu vida | To open the door wide |
| Vaada vaada va | Come on, come on, come |
| Chorus | |
| Ye ravanan thottathula | In Ravana's garden |
| Raja thanda ellarum | Everyone is a king |
| Koovura seval kooda | Even the crowing rooster |
| Kottadicha ninnadum | Will stop and dance when the beat is struck |
| Male | |
| Vivaramaana aalunga | We are smart and capable people |
| Abdulkalaam oorunga | This is the town of APJ Abdul Kalam |
| Chorus :Sollama seivomae | Chorus: We act without boasting words |
| Sondham bandham ellamae | All our kin and relatives |
| Male | |
| Sarithiramulla ooru thaan | This is a town with a rich history |
| Sangthi undu nooruthaan | We have a hundred strengths |
| Chorus :Oru paayil oorae thoongum | Chorus: The whole town sleeps on a single mat |
| Othumai thaan paarunga | Look at our unity |
| Male | |
| Adikattipona | Deeply tied together |
| Chorus :Tharukku tharukku | Chorus: Tharukku tharukku |
| Male :Enga dhesam paaru | Male: Look at our land |
| Chorus :Thirukku thirukku | Chorus: Thirukku thirukku |
| Male :Ada kuthi paaren | Male: Go ahead and inspect us |
| Chorus :Thirukku thirukku | Chorus: Thirukku thirukku |
| Male :Summa machaan marae | Male: Just like brothers, my friend |
| Chorus :Thirukku thirukku | Chorus: Thirukku thirukku |
| Male | |
| Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa | Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa |
| Chorus | |
| Ninacha ninachappadi | Just as thought and envisioned |
| Nesatha nesathappadi | With true affection, as loved |
| Aruva thetuthadi | The sickle is being sharpened |
| Vaada vaada | Come on, come on |
| Chorus | |
| Enakkumunakkum irukkura | Existing between you and me |
| Pagaiya aruthuvida | To sever the enmity |
| Kadhava tjorandhu vida | To open the door wide |
| Vaada vaada va | Come on, come on, come |
| Chorus | |
| Ninacha ninachappadi | Just as thought and envisioned |
| Nesatha nesathappadi | With true affection, as loved |
| Aruva thetuthadi | The sickle is being sharpened |
| Vaada vaada | Come on, come on |
| Chorus | |
| Enakkumunakkum irukkura | Existing between you and me |
| Pagaiya aruthuvida | To sever the enmity |
| Kadhava tjorandhu vida | To open the door wide |
| Vaada vaada va | Come on, come on, come |
| Chorus | |
| Ye ravanan thottathula | In Ravana's garden |
| Raja thanda ellarum | Everyone is a king |
| Koovura seval kooda | Even the crowing rooster |
| Kottadicha ninnadum | Will stop and dance when the beat is struck |
| Chorus | |
| Ye vaalatta mudiyathu | Hey, you cannot wag your tail here |
| Naanga thani sarkkaru | We are an independent government |
| Ranuvam vandha kooda | Even if the army comes |
| Moodikittu uttkaaru | Shut up and sit down |
| Male | |
| Erumbukkum patha neerachi | Water became scarce even for an ant |
| Erumaiga kulichi naalaachi | It has been days since buffaloes bathed |
| Chorus :Sandaala seemaiyila | Chorus: In this harsh land |
| Thaneer kooda kasaachu | Even drinking water turned bitter |
| Male | |
| Kaadugal ellaam kattadama | All forests have turned into concrete buildings |
| Kukkoos pona kattanamma | Even using the restroom costs money now |
| Chorus :Kaathoda pampanam pola | Chorus: Spinning like a top in the wind |
| Aadum vaazhkkai vandhaachu | An unstable life has arrived |
| Male | |
| Oru patcham thaanga | Give us some support |
| Chorus :Tharukku tharukku | Chorus: Tharukku tharukku |
| Male :Ada paasam undu | Male: Ah, love exists here |
| Chorus :Tharukku tharukku | Chorus: Tharukku tharukku |
| Male :Verum vesham illa | Male: It is not a disguise |
| Chorus :Tharukku tharukku | Chorus: Thirukku thirukku |
| Male :Verum nesam undu | Male: Pure love exists here |
| Chorus :Tharukku tharukku | Chorus: Thirukku thirukku |
| Male | |
| Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa | Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa |
| Chorus | |
| Ninacha ninachappadi | Just as thought and envisioned |
| Nesatha nesathappadi | With true affection, as loved |
| Aruva thetuthadi | The sickle is being sharpened |
| Vaada vaada | Come on, come on |
| Chorus | |
| Enakkumunakkum irukkura | Existing between you and me |
| Pagaiya aruthuvida | To sever the enmity |
| Kadhava tjorandhu vida | To open the door wide |
| Vaada vaada va | Come on, come on, come |
| Chorus | |
| Ninacha ninachappadi | Just as thought and envisioned |
| Nesatha nesathappadi | With true affection, as loved |
| Aruva thetuthadi | The sickle is being sharpened |
| Vaada vaada | Come on, come on |
| Chorus | |
| Enakkumunakkum irukkura | Existing between you and me |
| Pagaiya aruthuvida | To sever the enmity |
| Kadhava tjorandhu vida | To open the door wide |
| Vaada vaada va | Come on, come on, come |
| Chorus | |
| Ye ravanan thottathula | In Ravana's garden |
| Raja thanda ellarum | Everyone is a king |
| Koovura seval kooda | Even the crowing rooster |
| Kottadicha ninnadum | Will stop and dance when the beat is struck |
| Chorus | |
| Ye vaalatta mudiyathu | Hey, you cannot wag your tail here |
| Naanga thani sarkkaru | We are an independent government |
| Ranuvam vandha kooda | Even if the army comes |
| Moodikittu uttkaaru | Shut up and sit down |
....................
In Ravana's garden
Everyone is a king
Even the crowing rooster
Will stop and dance when the beat is struck
ஏ! ராவணன் கோட்டத்துல
ராஜா தான்டா எல்லாரும்
கூவுற சேவல் கூட
கொட்டடிச்சா நின்னாடும்
Hey, you cannot wag your tail here
We are an independent government
Even if the army comes
Shut up and sit down
ஏ! வாலாட்ட முடியாது
நாங்க தனி சர்க்காரு
ராணுவம் வந்தா கூட
மூடிக்கிட்டு உக்காரு
Oh, squashed like a tomato
The partner who kills and leaves
Without leaving any remaining balance
Threatening, rolling, kidnapping people
அட குத்த வெச்ச தக்காளி
கொன்னு போரா பங்காளி
மிச்ச மீதி வைக்காம
மிரட்டுற உருட்டுற ஆளத்த கடந்து
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
ஹே ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா
ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா
Just as thought and envisioned
With true affection, as loved
The sickle is being sharpened
Come on, come on
நினச்ச நினச்சபடி
நெசத்த நெசத்தபடி
அருவா தீட்டுதடி
வாடா வாடா
Existing between you and me
To sever the enmity
To open the door wide
Come on, come on, come
எனக்கும் உனக்கும் இருக்குற
பகைய அறுத்துவிட
கதவ தொறந்து விட
வாடா வாடா வா
Just as thought and envisioned
With true affection, as loved
The sickle is being sharpened
Come on, come on
நினச்ச நினச்சபடி
நெசத்த நெசத்தபடி
அருவா தீட்டுதடி
வாடா வாடா
Existing between you and me
To sever the enmity
To open the door wide
Come on, come on, come
எனக்கும் உனக்கும் இருக்குற
பகைய அறுத்துவிட
கதவ தொறந்து விட
வாடா வாடா வா
In Ravana's garden
Everyone is a king
Even the crowing rooster
Will stop and dance when the beat is struck
ராவணன் கோட்டத்துல
ராஜா தான்டா எல்லாரும்
கூவுற சேவல் கூட
கொட்டடிச்சா நின்னாடும்
We are smart and capable people
This is the town of APJ Abdul Kalam
Chorus: We act without boasting words
All our kin and relatives
விவரமான ஆளுங்க
அப்துல்கலாம் ஊருங்க
குழு :
சொல்லாம செய்வோமே
சொந்தம் பந்தம் எல்லாமே
This is a town with a rich history
We have a hundred strengths
Chorus: The whole town sleeps on a single mat
Look at our unity
சரித்திரமுள்ள ஊருதான்
சங்கதி உண்டு நூறுதான்
குழு :
ஒரு பாயில் ஊரே தூங்கும்
ஒத்துமை தான் பாருங்க
Deeply tied together
Chorus: Tharukku tharukku
Male: Look at our land
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku
Male: Go ahead and inspect us
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku
Male: Just like brothers, my friend
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku
அடி கட்டிப்போன
குழு :
தறுக்கு தறுக்கு
எங்க தேகம் பாரு
குழு :
திருக்கு திருக்கு
அட குத்தி பாரேன்
குழு :
திருக்கு திருக்கு
சும்மா மச்சான் மாரே
குழு :
திருக்கு திருக்கு
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
நாங்க முயல் வேட்ட போனாலும்
முன்னாடி நிப்போங்க
ஒரு சிங்கந்தான் வந்தாலும்
சிகரெட்டு கேப்போங்க
செம கருவமுள்ளு உறவப்போல
வீட்டுக்கு வெளிய விருந்தின வந்தினம்
Just as thought and envisioned
With true affection, as loved
The sickle is being sharpened
Come on, come on
ஹே ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா
ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா
Existing between you and me
To sever the enmity
To open the door wide
Come on, come on, come
நினச்ச நினச்சபடி
நெசத்த நெசத்தபடி
அருவா தீட்டுதடி
வாடா வாடா
Just as thought and envisioned
With true affection, as loved
The sickle is being sharpened
Come on, come on
எனக்கும் உனக்கும் இருக்குற
பகைய அறுத்துவிட
கதவ தொறந்து விட
வாடா வாடா வா
Existing between you and me
To sever the enmity
To open the door wide
Come on, come on, come
நினச்ச நினச்சபடி
நெசத்த நெசத்தபடி
அருவா தீட்டுதடி
வாடா வாடா
In Ravana's garden
Everyone is a king
Even the crowing rooster
Will stop and dance when the beat is struck
எனக்கும் உனக்கும் இருக்குற
பகைய அறுத்துவிட
கதவ தொறந்து விட
வாடா வாடா வா
Hey, you cannot wag your tail here
We are an independent government
Even if the army comes
Shut up and sit down
ஏ! ராவணன் கோட்டத்துல
ராஜா தான்டா எல்லாரும்
கூவுற சேவல் கூட
கொட்டடிச்சா நின்னாடும்
Water became scarce even for an ant
It has been days since buffaloes bathed
Chorus: In this harsh land
Even drinking water turned bitter
ஏ! வாலாட்ட முடியாது
நாங்க தனி சர்க்காரு
ராணுவம் வந்தா கூட
மூடிக்கிட்டு உக்காரு
All forests have turned into concrete buildings
Even using the restroom costs money now
Chorus: Spinning like a top in the wind
An unstable life has arrived
எறும்புக்கும் பத்த நீரச்சி
எறுமைக குளிச்சி நாளாச்சி
குழு :
சண்டாள சீமையில
தண்ணீர் கூட காசாச்சு
Give us some support
Chorus: Tharukku tharukku
Male: Ah, love exists here
Chorus: Tharukku tharukku
Male: It is not a disguise
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku
Male: Pure love exists here
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku
காடுகளெல்லாம் கட்டிமா
கக்கூஸ் போன கட்டணம்மா
குழு :
காதோட பம்பணம் போல
ஆடும் வாழ்க்கை வந்தாச்சு
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
ஒரு பச்சம் தாங்க
குழு :
தருக்கு தருக்கு
அட பாசம் உண்டு
குழு :
தருக்கு தருக்கு
வெறும் வேஷம் இல்ல
குழு :
தருக்கு தருக்கு
வெறும் நேசம் உண்டு
குழு :
தருக்கு தருக்கு
Just as thought and envisioned
With true affection, as loved
The sickle is being sharpened
Come on, come on
ஆண் மற்றும் குழு :
நாங்க வாழ்ந்தாலும் செத்தாலும்
மரியாதை கேப்போங்க
அட காஞ்சாலும் ஓஞ்சாலும்
வில போக மாட்டோங்க
ஓரு சாதியில்ல சண்டையில்ல
அனைவரும் சமமென
அறிஞ்சிட பிழைப்போங்க
Existing between you and me
To sever the enmity
To open the door wide
Come on, come on, come
ஹே ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா
ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா ரிங்கா
Just as thought and envisioned
With true affection, as loved
The sickle is being sharpened
Come on, come on
நினச்ச நினச்சபடி
நெசத்த நெசத்தபடி
அருவா தீட்டுதடி
வாடா வாடா
Existing between you and me
To sever the enmity
To open the door wide
Come on, come on, come
எனக்கும் உனக்கும் இருக்குற
பகைய அறுத்துவிட
கதவ தொறந்து விட
வாடா வாடா வா
In Ravana's garden
Everyone is a king
Even the crowing rooster
Will stop and dance when the beat is struck
நினச்ச நினச்சபடி
நெசத்த நெசத்தபடி
அருவா தீட்டுதடி
வாடா வாடா
Hey, you cannot wag your tail here
We are an independent government
Even if the army comes
Shut up and sit down
எனக்கும் உனக்கும் இருக்குற
பகைய அறுத்துவிட
கதவ தொறந்து விட
வாடா வாடா வா
ஏ! ராவணன் கோட்டத்துல
ராஜா தான்டா எல்லாரும்
கூவுற சேவல் கூட
கொட்டடிச்சா நின்னாடும்
ஏ! வாலாட்ட முடியாது
நாங்க தனி சர்க்காரு
ராணுவம் வந்தா கூட
மூடிக்கிட்டு உக்காரு
Ye ravanan thottathula
In Ravana's garden
Raja thanda ellarum
Everyone is a king
Koovura seval kooda
Even the crowing rooster
Kottadicha ninnadum
Will stop and dance when the beat is struck
Ye vaalatta mudiyathu
Hey, you cannot wag your tail here
Naanga thani sarkkaru
We are an independent government
Ranuvam vandha kooda
Even if the army comes
Moodikittu utkaaru
Shut up and sit down
Ada kutha vecha thakkali
Oh, squashed like a tomato
Konnu pora pangaali
The partner who kills and leaves
Micha meedhi vaikkaama
Without leaving any remaining balance
Mirattura uruttura aalatha kadathura
Threatening, rolling, kidnapping people
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
Ninacha ninachappadi
Just as thought and envisioned
Nesatha nesathappadi
With true affection, as loved
Aruva thetuthadi
The sickle is being sharpened
Vaada vaada
Come on, come on
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Existing between you and me
Pagaiya aruthuvida
To sever the enmity
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
To open the door wide
Vaada vaada va
Come on, come on, come
Ninacha ninachappadi
Just as thought and envisioned
Nesatha nesathappadi
With true affection, as loved
Aruva thetuthadi
The sickle is being sharpened
Vaada vaada
Come on, come on
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Existing between you and me
Pagaiya aruthuvida
To sever the enmity
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
To open the door wide
Vaada vaada va
Come on, come on, come
Ye ravanan thottathula
In Ravana's garden
Raja thanda ellarum
Everyone is a king
Koovura seval kooda
Even the crowing rooster
Kottadicha ninnadum
Will stop and dance when the beat is struck
Vivaramaana aalunga
We are smart and capable people
Abdulkalaam oorunga
This is the town of APJ Abdul Kalam
Chorus :Sollama seivomae
Chorus: We act without boasting words
Sondham bandham ellamae
All our kin and relatives
Sarithiramulla ooru thaan
This is a town with a rich history
Sangthi undu nooruthaan
We have a hundred strengths
Chorus :Oru paayil oorae thoongum
Chorus: The whole town sleeps on a single mat
Othumai thaan paarunga
Look at our unity
Adikattipona
Deeply tied together
Chorus :Tharukku tharukku
Chorus: Tharukku tharukku
Male :Enga dhesam paaru
Male: Look at our land
Chorus :Thirukku thirukku
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku
Male :Ada kuthi paaren
Male: Go ahead and inspect us
Chorus :Thirukku thirukku
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku
Male :Summa machaan marae
Male: Just like brothers, my friend
Chorus :Thirukku thirukku
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
Ninacha ninachappadi
Just as thought and envisioned
Nesatha nesathappadi
With true affection, as loved
Aruva thetuthadi
The sickle is being sharpened
Vaada vaada
Come on, come on
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Existing between you and me
Pagaiya aruthuvida
To sever the enmity
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
To open the door wide
Vaada vaada va
Come on, come on, come
Ninacha ninachappadi
Just as thought and envisioned
Nesatha nesathappadi
With true affection, as loved
Aruva thetuthadi
The sickle is being sharpened
Vaada vaada
Come on, come on
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Existing between you and me
Pagaiya aruthuvida
To sever the enmity
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
To open the door wide
Vaada vaada va
Come on, come on, come
Ye ravanan thottathula
In Ravana's garden
Raja thanda ellarum
Everyone is a king
Koovura seval kooda
Even the crowing rooster
Kottadicha ninnadum
Will stop and dance when the beat is struck
Ye vaalatta mudiyathu
Hey, you cannot wag your tail here
Naanga thani sarkkaru
We are an independent government
Ranuvam vandha kooda
Even if the army comes
Moodikittu uttkaaru
Shut up and sit down
Erumbukkum patha neerachi
Water became scarce even for an ant
Erumaiga kulichi naalaachi
It has been days since buffaloes bathed
Chorus :Sandaala seemaiyila
Chorus: In this harsh land
Thaneer kooda kasaachu
Even drinking water turned bitter
Kaadugal ellaam kattadama
All forests have turned into concrete buildings
Kukkoos pona kattanamma
Even using the restroom costs money now
Chorus :Kaathoda pampanam pola
Chorus: Spinning like a top in the wind
Aadum vaazhkkai vandhaachu
An unstable life has arrived
Oru patcham thaanga
Give us some support
Chorus :Tharukku tharukku
Chorus: Tharukku tharukku
Male :Ada paasam undu
Male: Ah, love exists here
Chorus :Tharukku tharukku
Chorus: Tharukku tharukku
Male :Verum vesham illa
Male: It is not a disguise
Chorus :Tharukku tharukku
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku
Male :Verum nesam undu
Male: Pure love exists here
Chorus :Tharukku tharukku
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
Ninacha ninachappadi
Just as thought and envisioned
Nesatha nesathappadi
With true affection, as loved
Aruva thetuthadi
The sickle is being sharpened
Vaada vaada
Come on, come on
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Existing between you and me
Pagaiya aruthuvida
To sever the enmity
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
To open the door wide
Vaada vaada va
Come on, come on, come
Ninacha ninachappadi
Just as thought and envisioned
Nesatha nesathappadi
With true affection, as loved
Aruva thetuthadi
The sickle is being sharpened
Vaada vaada
Come on, come on
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Existing between you and me
Pagaiya aruthuvida
To sever the enmity
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
To open the door wide
Vaada vaada va
Come on, come on, come
Ye ravanan thottathula
In Ravana's garden
Raja thanda ellarum
Everyone is a king
Koovura seval kooda
Even the crowing rooster
Kottadicha ninnadum
Will stop and dance when the beat is struck
Ye vaalatta mudiyathu
Hey, you cannot wag your tail here
Naanga thani sarkkaru
We are an independent government
Ranuvam vandha kooda
Even if the army comes
Moodikittu uttkaaru
Shut up and sit down
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic song from Raavana Kottam serves as a cultural anthem celebrating the fiercely independent spirit, unity, and resilience of the people in southern Tamil Nadu, specifically referring to the Ramanathapuram district. The lyrics contrast the community's deep social harmony and brotherhood with the harsh socio-environmental realities they face, such as severe water scarcity, commercialization, and loss of greenery. Despite these struggles, the people maintain a proud, sovereign attitude and call for unity to overcome grudges.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Ye ravanan thottathula / Raja thanda ellarum”
The lyrics metaphorically compare the local region to Ravana's domain where every resident holds royal authority and autonomy.
Hyperbole
“Ranuvam vandha kooda / Moodikittu utkaaru”
Exaggeration used to depict the absolute self-reliance and fearlessness of the village folk against authority.
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Ninacha ninachappadi / Nesatha nesathappadi”
Rhythmic pairing of lines where the second letters match across lines to create musicality.
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Trivia
The film 'Raavana Kottam' starring Shanthanu Bhagyaraj focuses on local social issues in Ramanathapuram, including the ecological impact of Seemai Karuvelam (Prosopis juliflora) trees and regional community dynamics.
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