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Lyrics & meaning

Raman Aandaalum

From Mullum Malarum · 1978

Lyricist: Gangai Amaran
Singers: S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Anjali, Chorus
Music director: Ilayaraja
Movie name: Mullum Malarum
Movie release year: 1978
Lyrics added on: 13 Jan 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics

↻ English translation

Yele le lelellele lelelele…..

Lelellele lelelele…..

Lelellele lelelele…..

Ammanae kumbitta namakellam

Naladhae nadakkumae

Kettadha ammanum kudukathae

Lelellele lelelele…..

Lelellele lelelele…..

Raaman aandaalum

Raavanan aandaalum

Enakkoru kavalaiyillae

Naan thaanda en manasukku raaja

Vaangungada velliyil kooja

Nee ketta kettatha koduppen

Ketkura varathai kettukoda

Raaman aandaalum

Raavanan aandaalum

Enakkoru kavalaiyillae..hoi

{Yaanaiya kondaanga

Kuthiraiya kondaanga

Naanum oorkolam poga} (2)

Vaazhai thennai maavilai ellaam

Thonganum thoranamaaga

Enda dei raaniya koopidu

Avaloda sediyum koopidu

Yeh mathurai raajiyam ennuthu

Onakkoru paathiyai kodukkirenda

Raaman aandaalum

Raavanan aandaalum

Enakkoru kavalaiyillae….ae..ae…

………………………………

{Ponnaa poo poothu

Vairam kaayaga

Kaikkum ennoda thottam} (2)

Maasam moonu bhogam vilaiyum

Laabam melum koodum

kaiyirukku uzhaichi kaatturen

Manasirukku pozhaichi paakkuren

Yeh pona poguthu velai

Unakkoru velaiya kodukkirenda

Raaman aandaalum

Raavanan aandaalum

Enakkoru kavalaiyillae….ae..ae…

………………………………

{Oorum kondaada

Ulagam kondaada

Oorkolam pogum saami} (2)

Naadum veedum nalla vaazha

Nee thaan ner vazhi kaami

Saathi sanam onnaaga sernthathu

Saamiya thaan ellorum ketkuthu

Nee ketta kettathai kodukkara

Saamiyai paarthu kelungada

Raaman aandaalum

Raavanan aandaalum

Enakkoru kavalaiyillae….hoi…

Naan thaanda en manasukku raaja

Vaangungada velliyil kooja

Nee ketta kettatha koduppen

Ketkura varathai kettukoda

Raaman aandaalum

Raavanan aandaalum

Enakkoru kavalaiyillae..hoi

Ele le lelellele lelelele...

Lelellele lelelele...

Lelellele lelelele...

If we pray to the Goddess,

only good will happen to all of us!

Won't the Goddess grant whatever we ask?

Lelellele lelelele...

Lelellele lelelele...

Whether Rama rules,

or Ravana rules,

I don't have a single worry!

I am the king of my own mind!

Go buy a jug made of silver!

I will give you whatever you ask for,

so ask for any boon you want!

Whether Rama rules,

or Ravana rules,

I don't have a single worry.. hoy!

Bring on the elephants,

bring on the horses,

for me to ride in a grand procession!

Banana fronds, coconut, and mango leaves,

let festive garlands of them hang everywhere!

Hey you, go call the queen!

Call her maid along too!

Hey, the kingdom of Madurai is mine,

I will give half of it to you!

Whether Rama rules,

or Ravana rules,

I don't have a single worry.... yeah...

...

Blooming with flowers of gold,

bearing diamonds as fruit,

that is how my garden will flourish!

Three harvests will yield every month,

and profits will only keep growing!

I have my hands, I will work hard and prove myself!

I have the heart, I will make a living and thrive!

Hey, if a job is lost, let it go,

I will give you a job myself!

Whether Rama rules,

or Ravana rules,

I don't have a single worry.... yeah...

...

As the whole town celebrates,

as the whole world celebrates,

the deity goes out on procession!

For the land and our homes to prosper,

show us the righteous path!

All our kin and folk have come together,

and everyone is praying to God!

God will grant whatever you ask,

so look at God and make your wish!

Whether Rama rules,

or Ravana rules,

I don't have a single worry.... hoy...

I am the king of my own mind!

Go buy a jug made of silver!

I will give you whatever you ask for,

so ask for any boon you want!

Whether Rama rules,

or Ravana rules,

I don't have a single worry.. hoy!

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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Raaman Aandaalum' expresses a philosophy of radical self-reliance, defiant freedom, and carefree joy. The protagonist asserts that regardless of who holds political power or rules the country—whether it be Rama or Ravana—his inner sovereignty remains intact because he is the king of his own mind. He celebrates hard work, community festivities, generosity towards others, and living on his own terms.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyming)

“Raaman aandaalum / Raavanan aandaalum”

Matching of the second consonant in consecutive lines ('aand-aalum' / 'aand-aalum').

Monaai (Alliteration)

“Ponnaa poo poothu”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Ponnaa' / 'Poothu').

Metaphor

“Ponnaa poo poothu, Vairam kaayaga”

Comparing a garden's harvest to gold blossoms and diamond fruits to symbolise immense prosperity through hard work.

Refrain / Anaphora

“Raaman aandaalum Raavanan aandaalum”

Repetition of the signature chorus lines throughout the song to reinforce the central theme of independence.

Did you know?

Trivia

This iconic song from Mahendran's classic 'Mullum Malarum' (1978) features Rajinikanth in his landmark role as Kali. Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam along with L. R. Anjali, the song became a timeless anthem of self-respect and nonchalance in Tamil popular culture.

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