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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 sangiliSangili sangili sangili sangili sangili
Sangili karuppana sangili karuppana nenachukkoThink of Sangili Karuppan, think of Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukkoKeep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhuEvil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukkoKeep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Nenjamum bayathula nadungaadhuYour heart will not tremble in fear
Chorus
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahuYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahuYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Male
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukkoKeep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhuEvil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Chorus
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahuYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Male
Sangadam theerndhidum sanjalam vilagidumTroubles will come to an end, hesitations will vanish
Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhuObstacles will never cause distress
Chorus
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahuYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Male
Chandhiralaekaa chandhiralaekaaChandralekha Chandralekha
Hoo oo hoo oo hoooHoo oo hoo oo hooo
Sangili irukkaan sangili irukkaanSangili is here, Sangili is here
Hoo oo hoo oo hoooHoo oo hoo oo hooo
Serndhaadu serndhaadu thaalathoduDance together to the beat
Saaindhaadu saaindhaadu raagathoduSway together to the melody
Male
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukkoKeep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhuEvil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Chorus
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahuYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Male
Koodalooru kodaangi orI heard a fortune-teller from Cuddalore
Kuri solla kettu vandhenI went and listened to his prophecy
Koodidum pournami thaanHe said the full moon night that gathers
Nalla naalu endraarIs a very auspicious day
Female
Koviloor kuravar sollumThe prophecy told by Koviloor fortune-tellers
Kuri poiyaai povadhillaiNever turns out to be false
Koottu kili parandhu pogumThe caged parrot will fly away
Paar endraarWatch and see, he said
Male
Per solli seera cholli kummi kottadiChant his name, recite praise, and clap hands in Kummi dance
Thaen malli poovai alli poosai seiyadiGather honey-jasmine flowers and perform the ritual worship
Chorus
Vananguvom vananguvomWe will worship, we will worship
Vaadi solaiyammaaCome, Solaiyamma
Female
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukkoKeep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhuEvil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Chorus
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahuYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Female
Haa haa sangadam theerndhidumHaa haa, troubles will come to an end
Sanjalam vilagidumHesitations will vanish
Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhuObstacles will never cause distress
Chorus
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahuYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Male
Chandhiralaekaa chandhiralaekaaChandralekha Chandralekha
Hoo oo hoo oo hoooHoo oo hoo oo hooo
Female :Lala lalalala laa…Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male :Sangili irukkaan sangili irukkaanMale: Sangili is here, Sangili is here
Hoo oo hoo oo hoooHoo oo hoo oo hooo
Female :Lala lalalala laa…Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male :Serndhaadu serndhaadu thaalathoduMale: Dance together to the beat
Female :Lala lalalala laa…Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male :Saaindhaadu saaindhaadu raagathoduMale: Sway together to the melody
Female :Lala lalalala laa…Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Female
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukkoKeep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhuEvil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Chorus
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahuYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Female
Velli silamboliyum vedham polWhy does the sound of silver anklets sound like sacred scriptures?
KetpadhennaIs it because it chants the name and rhythm of Sangili?
Sangili pera cholli sandham solliyaeWhy does the sound of golden bangles become music?
Male
Thanga valai oliyo sangeethamOh girl who surrendered before Lord Sangili!
AavadhennaFor everyone, for the helpless, and even for the king
Sangiliyappan munnae thandhavalaeFor the king
Female
Elaarkkum iyalaadhaarkkumLord Sangili will always stand as a guardian
RaajaavukkumWe will worship, we will worship
Ennaalum thunai iruppaa sangiliyappanCome, Solaiyamma
Chorus
Vananguvom vananguvomKeep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Vaadi solaiyammaaEvil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Male
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukkoYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhuHaa haa, troubles will come to an end
Chorus
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahuHesitations will vanish
Female
Haa haa sangadam theerndhidumObstacles will never cause distress
Sanjalam vilagidumYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhuChandralekha Chandralekha
Chorus
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahuHoo oo hoo oo hooo
Male
Chandhiralaekaa chandhiralaekaaFemale: Lala lalalala laa...
Hoo oo hoo oo hoooMale: Sangili is here, Sangili is here
Female :Lala lalalala laa…Hoo oo hoo oo hooo
Male :Sangili irukkaan sangili irukkaanFemale: Lala lalalala laa...
Hoo oo hoo oo hoooMale: Dance together to the beat
Female :Lala lalalala laa…Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male :Serndhaadu serndhaadu thaalathoduMale: Sway together to the melody
Female :Lala lalalala laa…Female: Lala lalalala laa...
Male :Saaindhaadu saaindhaadu raagathoduKeep Sangili Karuppan in your heart
Female :Lala lalalala laa…Evil spirits and dark forces will not come near
Female
Sangili karuppana nenjula nenachukkoYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Kaathuga karuppuga nerungaadhuHaa haa, troubles will come to an end
Chorus
Yaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahuHesitations will vanish
Female
Haa haa sangadam theerndhidumObstacles will never cause distress
Sanjalam vilagidumYaahu yaiyaahu yaahu yaiyaahu
Thadaigalum eppavum varuthaadhu
Chorus
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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