Rameswaram Parameswaram
From Thanga Kalasam · 1988
- Lyricist
- London Gopal
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Thanga Kalasam1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Sindhuveli kanda thamizh naaareegamae | Oh Tamil civilization that was witnessed in the Indus Valley, |
| Sangam valarththa thamizh perum panpaade | Oh great Tamil culture fostered by the Sangam academies, |
| Mootharignarum perum thalaivarum | The grand elders and great leaders, |
| Periyaar vazhi vantha perarignarum kalaignarum | The great scholar (Anna) and artist (Karunanidhi) who came in the path of Periyar, |
| Puratchi thalaivarum | And the revolutionary leader (MGR), |
| Kalai valarththu nallaatchchi kanda thamazhagamae… | Oh Tamil Nadu that nurtured art and witnessed good governance... |
| En thaayagamae idhuthaanaa un kalai mogam… | Oh my motherland, is this your passion for art... |
| Male | |
| Rameshwaram parameshwaram | Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram (Holy places and divine dance), |
| Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram | If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara (erotic play), |
| Haan rameshwaram parameshwaram | Aha Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram, |
| Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram | If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara, |
| Male | |
| Ramar kadhai kanda bharatham | India which witnessed the story of Lord Rama, |
| Kambaramayanam thantha thaayagam | The motherland that bestowed Kamba Ramayanam, |
| Ramar kadhai kanda bharatham | India which witnessed the story of Lord Rama, |
| Kambaramayanam thantha thaayagam | The motherland that bestowed Kamba Ramayanam, |
| Male | |
| Rameshwaram parameshwaram | Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram, |
| Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram | If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara, |
| Male | |
| Kooththaanadiya thaandavam parameshwaram | The cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva is divine (Parameshwaram), |
| Kudiyan aadiya dancethaan kamaeshvaram | The dance performed by a drunkard is lustful (Kameshwara), |
| Kooththaanadiya thaandavam parameshwaram | The cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva is divine (Parameshwaram), |
| Kudiyan aadiya dancethaan kamaeshvaram | The dance performed by a drunkard is lustful (Kameshwara), |
| Male | |
| Kooththadippathu naattiyamena kudiththavan solla | When a drunkard claims that his flailing around is classic dance, |
| Paarththiliththu rasipathenbathu padiththavan seyalaa | Is watching, giggling, and enjoying it worthy action for an educated person? |
| Kooththadippathu naattiyamena kudiththavan solla | When a drunkard claims that his flailing around is classic dance, |
| Paarththiliththu rasipathenbathu padiththavan seyalaa | Is watching, giggling, and enjoying it worthy action for an educated person? |
| Male | |
| Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga | Rhythmic vocal beats (Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga) |
| Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga | Rhythmic vocal beats (Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga) |
| Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thai thai thaa…… | Rhythmic vocal beats (Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thai thai thaa...) |
| Male | |
| Rameshwaram parameshwaram | Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram, |
| Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram | If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara, |
| Male | |
| Aattakkari aadumpothu | When the dancer woman dances, |
| Aadai kazhatti erivaanga | They strip off clothes and throw them, |
| Koottaththodu koodiyirunthu | Gathered together in a crowd, |
| Kolam paarththu rasippaanga | They watch and enjoy the spectacle, |
| Male | |
| Naanam achcham madam payirppu | Modesty, fear, innocence, and delicateness (traditional feminine virtues), |
| Naalum vittu poyaachchu | All four have been discarded, |
| Manam eenam panbu perumai | Self-respect, shame, character, and dignity, |
| Yeadhum vendaam silarukku | Some people do not care for any of these anymore, |
| Male | |
| Rameshwaram parameshwaram | Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram, |
| Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram | If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara, |
| Ada….Rameshwaram parameshwaram | Oh... Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram, |
| Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram | If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara, |
| Male | |
| …………………. | ... |
| Male | |
| I love you you kiss me | I love you, you kiss me, |
| Society hai socity | Society, oh high society, |
| I love you you kiss me | I love you, you kiss me, |
| Society hai socity | Society, oh high society, |
| Male | |
| Pazhamai panpaadu niraintha kalaiyingu | The art filled with ancient culture here, |
| Rasippathillai adhai virumbavillai | Is neither appreciated nor liked anymore, |
| Pazhamai panpaadu niraintha kalaiyingu | The art filled with ancient culture here, |
| Rasippathillai adhai virumpavillai | Is neither appreciated nor liked anymore, |
| Male | |
| Meale naattin mogaththil magizhnthiduvar | They rejoice in the obsession for Western culture, |
| Pudhumai thempodu aadidanum | Wanting to dance with modern vigor, |
| Meale naattin mogaththil magizhnthiduvar | They rejoice in the obsession for Western culture, |
| Pudhumai thempodu aadidanum | Wanting to dance with modern vigor, |
| Male | |
| Paalroom dance disco dance break dance | Ballroom dance, disco dance, break dance, |
| Paalroom dance disco dance break dance | Ballroom dance, disco dance, break dance, |
| Male | |
| Podu….Rameshwaram parameshwaram | Hit it... Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram, |
| Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram | If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara, |
| Ada….Rameshwaram parameshwaram | Oh... Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram, |
| Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram…haei…. | If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara... hey! |
சிந்துவெளி கண்ட தமிழ் நாகரீகமே
சங்கம் வளர்த்த தமிழ் பெரும் பண்பாடே
மூதறிஞரும் பெரும் தலைவரும்
பெரியார் வழி வந்த பேரறிஞரும் கலைஞரும்
புரட்சித் தலைவரும்
கலை வளர்த்து நல்லாட்சி கண்ட தமிழகமே....
என் தாயகமே இதுதானா உன் கலை மோகம்...
Oh Tamil civilization that was witnessed in the Indus Valley,
Oh great Tamil culture fostered by the Sangam academies,
The grand elders and great leaders,
The great scholar (Anna) and artist (Karunanidhi) who came in the path of Periyar,
And the revolutionary leader (MGR),
Oh Tamil Nadu that nurtured art and witnessed good governance...
Oh my motherland, is this your passion for art...
ராமேஸ்வரம் பரமேஸ்வரம்
குடிச்சா காமேஸ்வரம் காம லீலேஸ்வரம்
ஹான் ராமேஸ்வரம் பரமேஸ்வரம்
குடிச்சா காமேஸ்வரம் காம லீலேஸ்வரம்
Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram (Holy places and divine dance),
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara (erotic play),
Aha Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
ராமர் கதை கண்ட பாரதம்
கம்பராமாயணம் தந்த தாயகம்
ராமர் கதை கண்ட பாரதம்
கம்பராமாயணம் தந்த தாயகம்
India which witnessed the story of Lord Rama,
The motherland that bestowed Kamba Ramayanam,
India which witnessed the story of Lord Rama,
The motherland that bestowed Kamba Ramayanam,
ராமேஸ்வரம் பரமேஸ்வரம்
குடிச்சா காமேஸ்வரம் காம லீலேஸ்வரம்
Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
கூத்தானடிய தாண்டவம் பரமேஸ்வரம்
குடியன் ஆடிய டான்சுதான் காமேஸ்வரம்
கூத்தானடிய தாண்டவம் பரமேஸ்வரம்
குடியன் ஆடிய டான்சுதான் காமேஸ்வரம்
The cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva is divine (Parameshwaram),
The dance performed by a drunkard is lustful (Kameshwara),
The cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva is divine (Parameshwaram),
The dance performed by a drunkard is lustful (Kameshwara),
கூத்தடிப்பது நாட்டியமென குடித்தவன் சொல்ல
பார்த்திளித்து ரசிப்பதென்பது படித்தவன் செயலா
கூத்தடிப்பது நாட்டியமென குடித்தவன் சொல்ல
பார்த்திளித்து ரசிப்பதென்பது படித்தவன் செயலா
When a drunkard claims that his flailing around is classic dance,
Is watching, giggling, and enjoying it worthy action for an educated person?
When a drunkard claims that his flailing around is classic dance,
Is watching, giggling, and enjoying it worthy action for an educated person?
திந்தக திந்தக திந்தக திந்தக
திந்தக திந்தக திந்தக திந்தக
திந்தக திந்தக திந்தக திந்தக தை தை தா...
Rhythmic vocal beats (Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga)
Rhythmic vocal beats (Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga)
Rhythmic vocal beats (Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thai thai thaa...)
ராமேஸ்வரம் பரமேஸ்வரம்
குடிச்சா காமேஸ்வரம் காம லீலேஸ்வரம்..
Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
ஆட்டக்காரி ஆடும்போது
ஆடை கழட்டி எறிவாங்க
கூட்டத்தோடு கூடியிருந்து
கோலம் பார்த்து ரசிப்பாங்க
When the dancer woman dances,
They strip off clothes and throw them,
Gathered together in a crowd,
They watch and enjoy the spectacle,
நாணம் அச்சம் மடம் பயிர்ப்பு
நாலும் விட்டு போயாச்சு
மானம் ஈனம் பண்பு பெருமை
ஏதும் வேண்டாம் சிலருக்கு
Modesty, fear, innocence, and delicateness (traditional feminine virtues),
All four have been discarded,
Self-respect, shame, character, and dignity,
Some people do not care for any of these anymore,
ராமேஸ்வரம் பரமேஸ்வரம்
குடிச்சா காமேஸ்வரம் காம லீலேஸ்வரம்
அட....ராமேஸ்வரம் பரமேஸ்வரம்
குடிச்சா காமேஸ்வரம் காம லீலேஸ்வரம்
Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
Oh... Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
............................
...
ஐ லவ் யூ யூ கிஸ் மீ
சொஸைட்டி ஹை சொஸைட்டி
ஐ லவ் யூ யூ கிஸ் மீ
சொஸைட்டி ஹை சொஸைட்டி
I love you, you kiss me,
Society, oh high society,
I love you, you kiss me,
Society, oh high society,
பழமை பண்பாடு நிறைந்த கலையிங்கு
ரசிப்பதில்லை அதை விரும்பவில்லை
பழமை பண்பாடு நிறைந்த கலையிங்கு
ரசிப்பதில்லை அதை விரும்பவில்லை
The art filled with ancient culture here,
Is neither appreciated nor liked anymore,
The art filled with ancient culture here,
Is neither appreciated nor liked anymore,
மேல்நாட்டின் மோகத்தில் மகிழ்ந்திடுவர்
புதுமை தெம்போடு ஆடிடணும்
மேல்நாட்டின் மோகத்தில் மகிழ்ந்திடுவர்
புதுமை தெம்போடு ஆடிடணும்
They rejoice in the obsession for Western culture,
Wanting to dance with modern vigor,
They rejoice in the obsession for Western culture,
Wanting to dance with modern vigor,
பால்ரூம் டான்ஸ் டிஸ்கோ டான்ஸ் ப்ரேக் டான்ஸ்
பால்ரூம் டான்ஸ் டிஸ்கோ டான்ஸ் ப்ரேக் டான்ஸ்
Ballroom dance, disco dance, break dance,
Ballroom dance, disco dance, break dance,
போடு....ராமேஸ்வரம் பரமேஸ்வரம்
குடிச்சா காமேஸ்வரம் காம லீலேஸ்வரம்
அட....ராமேஸ்வரம் பரமேஸ்வரம்
குடிச்சா காமேஸ்வரம் காம லீலேஸ்வரம்.......ஹேய்....
Hit it... Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
Oh... Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara... hey!
Sindhuveli kanda thamizh naaareegamae
Oh Tamil civilization that was witnessed in the Indus Valley,
Sangam valarththa thamizh perum panpaade
Oh great Tamil culture fostered by the Sangam academies,
Mootharignarum perum thalaivarum
The grand elders and great leaders,
Periyaar vazhi vantha perarignarum kalaignarum
The great scholar (Anna) and artist (Karunanidhi) who came in the path of Periyar,
Puratchi thalaivarum
And the revolutionary leader (MGR),
Kalai valarththu nallaatchchi kanda thamazhagamae…
Oh Tamil Nadu that nurtured art and witnessed good governance...
En thaayagamae idhuthaanaa un kalai mogam…
Oh my motherland, is this your passion for art...
Rameshwaram parameshwaram
Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram (Holy places and divine dance),
Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara (erotic play),
Haan rameshwaram parameshwaram
Aha Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
Ramar kadhai kanda bharatham
India which witnessed the story of Lord Rama,
Kambaramayanam thantha thaayagam
The motherland that bestowed Kamba Ramayanam,
Ramar kadhai kanda bharatham
India which witnessed the story of Lord Rama,
Kambaramayanam thantha thaayagam
The motherland that bestowed Kamba Ramayanam,
Rameshwaram parameshwaram
Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
Kooththaanadiya thaandavam parameshwaram
The cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva is divine (Parameshwaram),
Kudiyan aadiya dancethaan kamaeshvaram
The dance performed by a drunkard is lustful (Kameshwara),
Kooththaanadiya thaandavam parameshwaram
The cosmic dance performed by Lord Shiva is divine (Parameshwaram),
Kudiyan aadiya dancethaan kamaeshvaram
The dance performed by a drunkard is lustful (Kameshwara),
Kooththadippathu naattiyamena kudiththavan solla
When a drunkard claims that his flailing around is classic dance,
Paarththiliththu rasipathenbathu padiththavan seyalaa
Is watching, giggling, and enjoying it worthy action for an educated person?
Kooththadippathu naattiyamena kudiththavan solla
When a drunkard claims that his flailing around is classic dance,
Paarththiliththu rasipathenbathu padiththavan seyalaa
Is watching, giggling, and enjoying it worthy action for an educated person?
Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga
Rhythmic vocal beats (Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga)
Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga
Rhythmic vocal beats (Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga)
Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thai thai thaa……
Rhythmic vocal beats (Thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thinthaga thai thai thaa...)
Rameshwaram parameshwaram
Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
Aattakkari aadumpothu
When the dancer woman dances,
Aadai kazhatti erivaanga
They strip off clothes and throw them,
Koottaththodu koodiyirunthu
Gathered together in a crowd,
Kolam paarththu rasippaanga
They watch and enjoy the spectacle,
Naanam achcham madam payirppu
Modesty, fear, innocence, and delicateness (traditional feminine virtues),
Naalum vittu poyaachchu
All four have been discarded,
Manam eenam panbu perumai
Self-respect, shame, character, and dignity,
Yeadhum vendaam silarukku
Some people do not care for any of these anymore,
Rameshwaram parameshwaram
Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
Ada….Rameshwaram parameshwaram
Oh... Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
………………….
...
I love you you kiss me
I love you, you kiss me,
Society hai socity
Society, oh high society,
I love you you kiss me
I love you, you kiss me,
Society hai socity
Society, oh high society,
Pazhamai panpaadu niraintha kalaiyingu
The art filled with ancient culture here,
Rasippathillai adhai virumbavillai
Is neither appreciated nor liked anymore,
Pazhamai panpaadu niraintha kalaiyingu
The art filled with ancient culture here,
Rasippathillai adhai virumpavillai
Is neither appreciated nor liked anymore,
Meale naattin mogaththil magizhnthiduvar
They rejoice in the obsession for Western culture,
Pudhumai thempodu aadidanum
Wanting to dance with modern vigor,
Meale naattin mogaththil magizhnthiduvar
They rejoice in the obsession for Western culture,
Pudhumai thempodu aadidanum
Wanting to dance with modern vigor,
Paalroom dance disco dance break dance
Ballroom dance, disco dance, break dance,
Paalroom dance disco dance break dance
Ballroom dance, disco dance, break dance,
Podu….Rameshwaram parameshwaram
Hit it... Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara,
Ada….Rameshwaram parameshwaram
Oh... Rameshwaram and Parameshwaram,
Kudichchaa kaamaeshwaram kama leelaeshwaram…haei….
If one drinks alcohol, it becomes Kameshwara and Kama Leeleshwara... hey!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a social satire and lamentation over the decline of traditional Tamil arts, cultural values, and morality under the influence of alcoholism and Westernization. It contrasts the glorious heritage of Tamil Nadu—highlighting its roots in the Indus Valley Civilization, the Sangam era, literature like Kamba Ramayanam, and political icons like Periyar, Anna, Karunanidhi, and MGR—with the contemporary degradation where sacred traditions are corrupted by modern vices.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Kooththaanadiya thaandavam parameshwaram / Kudiyan aadiya dancethaan kamaeshvaram”
Matching second consonants across successive lines, such as 'Sindhuveli' and 'Sangam' or 'Kooththaanadiya' and 'Kudiyan'.
Contrast / Antithesis
“Kooththaanadiya thaandavam parameshwaram / Kudiyan aadiya dancethaan kamaeshvaram”
Contrasting divine cosmic dance (Parameshwaram) with drunkard flailing (Kameshwara), and traditional heritage with modern westernized dance.
Irony and Satire
“Kooththadippathu naattiyamena kudiththavan solla / Paarththiliththu rasipathenbathu padiththavan seyalaa”
Satirizing society for mistaking drunken vulgarity for art and abandoning rich traditional values for western dance fads.
Enumeration / Literary Allusion
“Naanam achcham madam payirppu”
Listing traditional Tamil virtues ('Naanam achcham madam payirppu') and historical leaders to emphasize lost pride.
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Trivia
The lyrics refer to 'Naanam, achcham, madam, payirppu', which are four classic moral attributes ascribed to women in traditional Tamil literature (Tolkappiyam). The song also explicitly references key 20th-century political icons of Tamil Nadu: Periyar, Arignar Anna, Kalaignar Karunanidhi, and Puratchi Thalaivar M.G. Ramachandran.
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