Sangili Sangili
From Chandralekha (1995 film) · 1995
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Chandralekha (1995 film)1995
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Sangili sangili sangili sangili sangili | Sangili sangili sangili sangili sangili |
| Sangili karuppana sangili karuppana nenachukko | Think of Sangili Karuppan, think of Sangili Karuppan in your heart |
| Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko | Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart |
| Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu | Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near |
| Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko | Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart |
| Nenjamum bayathula nadungaadhu | Your heart will not tremble in fear |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Male | |
| Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko | Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart |
| Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu | Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Male | |
| Sangadam theerndhidum sanjalam vilagidum | Troubles will come to an end, hesitations will vanish |
| Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhu | Obstacles will never cause distress |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Male | |
| Chandhiralaekaa chandhiralaekaa | Chandralekha Chandralekha |
| Hoo oo hoo oo hooo | Hoo oo hoo oo hooo |
| Sangili irukkaan sangili irukkaan | Sangili is here, Sangili is here |
| Hoo oo hoo oo hooo | Hoo oo hoo oo hooo |
| Serndhaadu serndhaadu thaalathodu | Dance together to the beat |
| Saaindhaadu saaindhaadu raagathodu | Sway together to the melody |
| Male | |
| Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko | Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart |
| Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu | Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Male | |
| Koodalooru kodaangi or | I heard a fortune-teller from Cuddalore |
| Kuri solla kettu vandhen | I went and listened to his prophecy |
| Koodidum pournami thaan | He said the full moon night that gathers |
| Nalla naalu endraar | Is a very auspicious day |
| Female | |
| Koviloor kuravar sollum | The prophecy told by Koviloor fortune-tellers |
| Kuri poiyaai povadhillai | Never turns out to be false |
| Koottu kili parandhu pogum | The caged parrot will fly away |
| Paar endraar | Watch and see, he said |
| Male | |
| Per solli seera cholli kummi kottadi | Chant his name, recite praise, and clap hands in Kummi dance |
| Thaen malli poovai alli poosai seiyadi | Gather honey-jasmine flowers and perform the ritual worship |
| Chorus | |
| Vananguvom vananguvom | We will worship, we will worship |
| Vaadi solaiyammaa | Come, Solaiyamma |
| Female | |
| Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko | Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart |
| Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu | Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Female | |
| Haa haa sangadam theerndhidum | Haa haa, troubles will come to an end |
| Sanjalam vilagidum | Hesitations will vanish |
| Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhu | Obstacles will never cause distress |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Male | |
| Chandhiralaekaa chandhiralaekaa | Chandralekha Chandralekha |
| Hoo oo hoo oo hooo | Hoo oo hoo oo hooo |
| Female :Lala lalalala laa… | Female: Lala lalalala laa... |
| Male :Sangili irukkaan sangili irukkaan | Male: Sangili is here, Sangili is here |
| Hoo oo hoo oo hooo | Hoo oo hoo oo hooo |
| Female :Lala lalalala laa… | Female: Lala lalalala laa... |
| Male :Serndhaadu serndhaadu thaalathodu | Male: Dance together to the beat |
| Female :Lala lalalala laa… | Female: Lala lalalala laa... |
| Male :Saaindhaadu saaindhaadu raagathodu | Male: Sway together to the melody |
| Female :Lala lalalala laa… | Female: Lala lalalala laa... |
| Female | |
| Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko | Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart |
| Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu | Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Female | |
| Velli silamboliyum vedham pol | Why does the sound of silver anklets sound like sacred scriptures? |
| Ketpadhenna | Is it because it chants the name and rhythm of Sangili? |
| Sangili pera cholli sandham solliyae | Why does the sound of golden bangles become music? |
| Male | |
| Thanga valai oliyo sangeetham | Oh girl who surrendered before Lord Sangili! |
| Aavadhenna | For everyone, for the helpless, and even for the king |
| Sangiliyappan munnae thandhavalae | For the king |
| Female | |
| Elaarkkum iyalaadhaarkkum | Lord Sangili will always stand as a guardian |
| Raajaavukkum | We will worship, we will worship |
| Ennaalum thunai iruppaa sangiliyappan | Come, Solaiyamma |
| Chorus | |
| Vananguvom vananguvom | Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart |
| Vaadi solaiyammaa | Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near |
| Male | |
| Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu | Haa haa, troubles will come to an end |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | Hesitations will vanish |
| Female | |
| Haa haa sangadam theerndhidum | Obstacles will never cause distress |
| Sanjalam vilagidum | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhu | Chandralekha Chandralekha |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | Hoo oo hoo oo hooo |
| Male | |
| Chandhiralaekaa chandhiralaekaa | Female: Lala lalalala laa... |
| Hoo oo hoo oo hooo | Male: Sangili is here, Sangili is here |
| Female :Lala lalalala laa… | Hoo oo hoo oo hooo |
| Male :Sangili irukkaan sangili irukkaan | Female: Lala lalalala laa... |
| Hoo oo hoo oo hooo | Male: Dance together to the beat |
| Female :Lala lalalala laa… | Female: Lala lalalala laa... |
| Male :Serndhaadu serndhaadu thaalathodu | Male: Sway together to the melody |
| Female :Lala lalalala laa… | Female: Lala lalalala laa... |
| Male :Saaindhaadu saaindhaadu raagathodu | Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart |
| Female :Lala lalalala laa… | Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near |
| Female | |
| Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu | Haa haa, troubles will come to an end |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | Hesitations will vanish |
| Female | |
| Haa haa sangadam theerndhidum | Obstacles will never cause distress |
| Sanjalam vilagidum | Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu |
| Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhu | |
| Chorus | |
| Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu | |
சங்கிலி சங்கிலி சங்கிலி சங்கிலி சங்கிலி
சங்கிலி கருப்பன சங்கிலி கருப்பன நெனச்சுக்கோ
சங்கிலி கருப்பன நெஞ்சில நெனச்சுக்கோ
காத்துக கருப்புக நெருங்காது
சங்கிலி கருப்பன நெஞ்சில நெனச்சுக்கோ
நெஞ்சமும் பயத்துல நடுங்காது
Sangili sangili sangili sangili sangili
Think of Sangili Karuppan, think of Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Your heart will not tremble in fear
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
சங்கிலி கருப்பன நெஞ்சில நெனச்சுக்கோ
காத்துக கருப்புக நெருங்காது
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
சங்கடம் தீர்ந்திடும்
சஞ்சலம் விலகிடும்
தடைகளும் எப்பவும் வருத்தாது
Troubles will come to an end, hesitations will vanish
Obstacles will never cause distress
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
சந்திரலேகா சந்திரலேகா
ஹோ ஓ ஹோ ஓ ஹோ
சங்கிலி இருக்கான் சங்கிலி இருக்கான்
ஹோ ஓ ஹோ ஓ ஹோ
சேர்ந்தாடு சேர்ந்தாடு தாளத்தோடு
சாய்ந்தாடு சாய்ந்தாடு ராகத்தோடு
Chandralekha Chandralekha
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Sangili is here, Sangili is here
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Dance together to the beat
Sway together to the melody
சங்கிலி கருப்பன நெஞ்சில நெனச்சுக்கோ
காத்துக கருப்புக நெருங்காது
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
கூடலூரு கோடாங்கி ஓர்
குறி சொல்லக்கேட்டு வந்தேன்
கூடிடும் பௌர்ணமிதான்
நல்ல நாளு என்றார்
I heard a fortune-teller from Cuddalore
I went and listened to his prophecy
He said the full moon night that gathers
Is a very auspicious day
கோவிலூர் குறவர் சொல்லும்
குறி பொய்யாய் போவதில்லை
கூட்டு கிளி பறந்து போகும்
பார் என்றார்
The prophecy told by Koviloor fortune-tellers
Never turns out to be false
The caged parrot will fly away
Watch and see, he said
ஆண் குழு :
சுமந்திடும் பாரமே
தொலைந்திடும் நேரமே
Chant his name, recite praise, and clap hands in Kummi dance
Gather honey-jasmine flowers and perform the ritual worship
பெண் குழு :
சங்கரன் திருவடி
வழித்துணை வருமடி
We will worship, we will worship
Come, Solaiyamma
பேர் சொல்லி சீர சொல்லி கும்மி கொட்டடி
தேன் மல்லி பூவை அள்ளி பூசை செய்யடி
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
வணங்குவோம் வணங்குவோம்
வாடி சோலையம்மா
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
சங்கிலி கருப்பன நெஞ்சில நெனச்சுக்கோ
காத்துக கருப்புக நெருங்காது
Haa haa, troubles will come to an end
Hesitations will vanish
Obstacles will never cause distress
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
ஹா ஹா சங்கடம் தீர்ந்திடும்
சஞ்சலம் விலகிடும்
தடைகளும் எப்பவும் வருத்தாது
Chandralekha Chandralekha
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male: Sangili is here, Sangili is here
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male: Dance together to the beat
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male: Sway together to the melody
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
சந்திரலேகா சந்திரலேகா
ஹோ ஓ ஹோ ஓ ஹோ
லல லலலல லா.....
சங்கிலி இருக்கான் சங்கிலி இருக்கான்
ஹோ ஓ ஹோ ஓ ஹோ
லல லலலல லா.....
சேர்ந்தாடு சேர்ந்தாடு தாளத்தோடு
லல லலலல லா....
சாய்ந்தாடு சாய்ந்தாடு ராகத்தோடு
லல லலலல லா....
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
சங்கிலி கருப்பன நெஞ்சில நெனச்சுக்கோ
காத்துக கருப்புக நெருங்காது
Why does the sound of silver anklets sound like sacred scriptures?
Is it because it chants the name and rhythm of Sangili?
Why does the sound of golden bangles become music?
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
Oh girl who surrendered before Lord Sangili!
For everyone, for the helpless, and even for the king
For the king
வெள்ளி சிலம்பொழியும் வேதம்போல்
கேட்பதென்ன
சங்கிலி பேரை சொல்லி சந்தம் சொல்லியே
Lord Sangili will always stand as a guardian
We will worship, we will worship
Come, Solaiyamma
தங்க வளையொலியோ சங்கீதம்
ஆவதென்ன
சங்கிலியப்பன் முன்னே தந்தவளே
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
பெண் குழு :
சரம் சரம் ஆகவே
குலுங்கிடும் தோரணம்
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Haa haa, troubles will come to an end
ஆண் குழு :
மனங்களும் கூடவே
கரங்களும் சேரனும்
Hesitations will vanish
எல்லார்க்கும் இயலாதார்க்கும்
ராஜாவுக்கும்
எந்நாளும் துணை இருப்பா சங்கிலியப்பன்
Obstacles will never cause distress
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Chandralekha Chandralekha
வணங்குவோம் வணங்குவோம்
வாடி சோலையம்மா
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
சங்கிலி கருப்பன நெஞ்சில நெனச்சுக்கோ
காத்துக கருப்புக நெருங்காது
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male: Sangili is here, Sangili is here
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male: Dance together to the beat
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male: Sway together to the melody
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Haa haa, troubles will come to an end
ஹா ஹா சங்கடம் தீர்ந்திடும்
சஞ்சலம் விலகிடும்
தடைகளும் எப்பவும் வருத்தாது
Hesitations will vanish
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
Obstacles will never cause distress
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
சந்திரலேகா சந்திரலேகா
ஹோ ஓ ஹோ ஓ ஹோ
லல லலலல லா.....
சங்கிலி இருக்கான் சங்கிலி இருக்கான்
ஹோ ஓ ஹோ ஓ ஹோ
லல லலலல லா.....
சேர்ந்தாடு சேர்ந்தாடு தாளத்தோடு
லல லலலல லா....
சாய்ந்தாடு சாய்ந்தாடு ராகத்தோடு
லல லலலல லா....
சங்கிலி கருப்பன நெஞ்சில நெனச்சுக்கோ
காத்துக கருப்புக நெருங்காது
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
ஹா ஹா சங்கடம் தீர்ந்திடும்
சஞ்சலம் விலகிடும்
தடைகளும் எப்பவும் வருத்தாது
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
யாஹூ எய் யாஹூ
Sangili sangili sangili sangili sangili
Sangili sangili sangili sangili sangili
Sangili karuppana sangili karuppana nenachukko
Think of Sangili Karuppan, think of Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Nenjamum bayathula nadungaadhu
Your heart will not tremble in fear
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Sangadam theerndhidum sanjalam vilagidum
Troubles will come to an end, hesitations will vanish
Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhu
Obstacles will never cause distress
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Chandhiralaekaa chandhiralaekaa
Chandralekha Chandralekha
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Sangili irukkaan sangili irukkaan
Sangili is here, Sangili is here
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Serndhaadu serndhaadu thaalathodu
Dance together to the beat
Saaindhaadu saaindhaadu raagathodu
Sway together to the melody
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Koodalooru kodaangi or
I heard a fortune-teller from Cuddalore
Kuri solla kettu vandhen
I went and listened to his prophecy
Koodidum pournami thaan
He said the full moon night that gathers
Nalla naalu endraar
Is a very auspicious day
Koviloor kuravar sollum
The prophecy told by Koviloor fortune-tellers
Kuri poiyaai povadhillai
Never turns out to be false
Koottu kili parandhu pogum
The caged parrot will fly away
Paar endraar
Watch and see, he said
Per solli seera cholli kummi kottadi
Chant his name, recite praise, and clap hands in Kummi dance
Thaen malli poovai alli poosai seiyadi
Gather honey-jasmine flowers and perform the ritual worship
Vananguvom vananguvom
We will worship, we will worship
Vaadi solaiyammaa
Come, Solaiyamma
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Haa haa sangadam theerndhidum
Haa haa, troubles will come to an end
Sanjalam vilagidum
Hesitations will vanish
Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhu
Obstacles will never cause distress
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Chandhiralaekaa chandhiralaekaa
Chandralekha Chandralekha
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Female :Lala lalalala laa…
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male :Sangili irukkaan sangili irukkaan
Male: Sangili is here, Sangili is here
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Female :Lala lalalala laa…
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male :Serndhaadu serndhaadu thaalathodu
Male: Dance together to the beat
Female :Lala lalalala laa…
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male :Saaindhaadu saaindhaadu raagathodu
Male: Sway together to the melody
Female :Lala lalalala laa…
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Velli silamboliyum vedham pol
Why does the sound of silver anklets sound like sacred scriptures?
Ketpadhenna
Is it because it chants the name and rhythm of Sangili?
Sangili pera cholli sandham solliyae
Why does the sound of golden bangles become music?
Thanga valai oliyo sangeetham
Oh girl who surrendered before Lord Sangili!
Aavadhenna
For everyone, for the helpless, and even for the king
Sangiliyappan munnae thandhavalae
For the king
Elaarkkum iyalaadhaarkkum
Lord Sangili will always stand as a guardian
Raajaavukkum
We will worship, we will worship
Ennaalum thunai iruppaa sangiliyappan
Come, Solaiyamma
Vananguvom vananguvom
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Vaadi solaiyammaa
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu
Haa haa, troubles will come to an end
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Hesitations will vanish
Haa haa sangadam theerndhidum
Obstacles will never cause distress
Sanjalam vilagidum
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhu
Chandralekha Chandralekha
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Chandhiralaekaa chandhiralaekaa
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Male: Sangili is here, Sangili is here
Female :Lala lalalala laa…
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Male :Sangili irukkaan sangili irukkaan
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Male: Dance together to the beat
Female :Lala lalalala laa…
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male :Serndhaadu serndhaadu thaalathodu
Male: Sway together to the melody
Female :Lala lalalala laa…
Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male :Saaindhaadu saaindhaadu raagathodu
Keep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Female :Lala lalalala laa…
Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukko
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhu
Haa haa, troubles will come to an end
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Hesitations will vanish
Haa haa sangadam theerndhidum
Obstacles will never cause distress
Sanjalam vilagidum
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic folk track from the 1995 Tamil movie Chandralekha invokes the protection and grace of the guardian deity Sangili Karuppan. The song emphasizes how keeping faith in the deity dispels fear, warding off evil forces, anxieties, and life obstacles. It combines folk rituals, fortune-telling traditions (kodaangi/kuravar prophecies), and joyous community dancing with devotional praise.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Sangili sangili sangili sangili sangili”
Repetition of words like 'Sangili sangili sangili' and 'Serndhaadu serndhaadu' builds rhythmic intensity and enthusiasm.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Sangadam theerndhidum sanjalam vilagidum”
Matching initial consonant sound 'Sa' across consecutive words in 'Sangadam' and 'Sanjalam'.
Metaphor
“Koottu kili parandhu pogum”
Describing the caged parrot ('Koottu kili') flying away as a metaphor for liberation from bondage or trouble.
Simile
“Velli silamboliyum vedham pol”
Comparing the ringing of silver anklets to the sacred chanting of the Vedas ('vedham pol').
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Trivia
Chandralekha (1995) stars Vijay and Vanitha Vijayakumar in lead roles with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The track features traditional Tamil folk instrumentation blended with high-energy chorus vocals worshiping the village deity Sangili Karuppan.
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