Valaiyendhi Kollvom
From Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam · 1980
- Lyricist
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Salil Chowdhury
- Details
- Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Ailasaa hoho haiyaa | Ailasaa hoho haiyaa (Sea chant) |
| Ailasaa hoho haiyaa | Ailasaa hoho haiyaa (Sea chant) |
| Male :Valai yeanthi kolvom | Male: We will hold the fishing nets |
| Chorus :Ho haiyaa | Chorus: Ho haiyaa |
| Male :Alai neenthi selvom | Male: We will swim through the waves and go forward |
| Chorus :Ho haiyaa | Chorus: Ho haiyaa |
| Male | |
| Kalangaatha manam kondu | With an unshakeable mind |
| Kadal thaandi velvom | We will cross the ocean and conquer |
| Naam puyal vanthu suzhandraalum | Even if a storm strikes and swirls around us |
| Puliyaipol nirpom | We will stand tall like tigers |
| Male | |
| Pei mazhai vanthu pozhinthaalum | Even if heavy torrential rain pours down |
| Malaiyaipolae nirpom | We will stand firm like mountains |
| Chorus :Hoi pambaa devi arulaalae | Chorus: By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi |
| Karai yaeri selvom | We will safely reach the shore |
| Ailasaa hoho haiyaa | Ailasaa hoho haiyaa |
| Ailasaa hoho haiyaa | Ailasaa hoho haiyaa |
| Female | |
| Karaiyeri varumvaraiyilum | Until we safely reach the shore |
| Urangaathe manam | The heart remains restless and watchful |
| Chorus :Karaiyeri varumvaraiyilum | Chorus: Until we safely reach the shore |
| Urangaathe manam | The heart remains restless and watchful |
| Female | |
| Varum naalai enni enni | Counting the days to come |
| Vazhi paarpom dhinam | We await our path daily |
| Chorus :Varum naalai enni enni | Chorus: Counting the days to come |
| Vazhi paarpom dhinam | We await our path daily |
| Female | |
| Devi perarul vendi | Seeking the supreme grace of the Goddess |
| Varam ketkum ullam | The heart that prays for blessings |
| Ini perum vettri kollum | Will achieve great victory hereafter |
| Chorus | |
| Hoi pambaa devi arulaalae | By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi |
| Karai yeri selvom | We will safely reach the shore |
| Male | |
| Valai yaendhi kolvom | We will hold the fishing nets |
| Chorus :Ho haiyaa | Chorus: Ho haiyaa |
| Male :Alai neenthi selvom | Male: We will swim through the waves and go forward |
| Chorus :Ho haiyaa | Chorus: Ho haiyaa |
| Male | |
| Kalangaatha manam kondu | With an unshakeable mind |
| Kadal thaandi velvom | We will cross the ocean and conquer |
| Naam puyal vanthu suzhandraalum | Even if a storm strikes and swirls around us |
| Puliyaipol nirpom | We will stand tall like tigers |
| Male | |
| Pei mazhai vanthu pozhinthaalum | Even if heavy torrential rain pours down |
| Malaiyaipolae nirpom | We will stand firm like mountains |
| Chorus :Hoi pambaa devi arulaalae | Chorus: By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi |
| Karai yaeri selvom | We will safely reach the shore |
| Ailasaa hoho haiyaa | Ailasaa hoho haiyaa |
| Ailasaa hoho haiyaa | Ailasaa hoho haiyaa |
| Female | |
| Pani veesum thani kudisaiyil | In the lonely hut swept by chilly dew |
| Pala yaekkam varum | Many longings and anxieties arise |
| Chorus :Pani veesum thani kudisaiyil | Chorus: In the lonely hut swept by chilly dew |
| Pala yaekkam varum | Many longings and anxieties arise |
| Female | |
| Varum naalai enni enni | Counting the days to come |
| Vazhi paarpom dhinam | We await our path daily |
| Chorus :Varum naalai enni enni | Chorus: Counting the days to come |
| Vazhi paarpom dhinam | We await our path daily |
| Female | |
| Devi perarul vendi | Seeking the supreme grace of the Goddess |
| Varam ketkum ullam | The heart that prays for blessings |
| Ini perum vettri kollum | Will achieve great victory hereafter |
| Chorus | |
| Hoi pambaa devi arulaalae | By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi |
| Karai yeri selvom….. | We will safely reach the shore... |
ஐலசா ஹோஹோ ஹையா
ஐலசா ஹோஹோ ஹையா
வலை ஏந்திக் கொள்வோம்
குழு :
ஹோஹையா
அலை நீந்திச் செல்வோம்
குழு :
ஹோஹையா
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa (Sea chant)
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa (Sea chant)
Male: We will hold the fishing nets
Chorus: Ho haiyaa
Male: We will swim through the waves and go forward
Chorus: Ho haiyaa
கலங்காத மனம் கொண்டு
கடல் தாண்டி வெல்வோம்
நாம் புயல் வந்து சுழன்றாலும்
புலியைப்போல் நிற்போம்
With an unshakeable mind
We will cross the ocean and conquer
Even if a storm strikes and swirls around us
We will stand tall like tigers
பேய் மழை வந்து பொழிந்தாலும்
மலையைப்போலே நிற்போம்
குழு :
ஹோய் பம்பா தேவி அருளாலே
கரை ஏறி செல்வோம்
ஐலசா ஹோஹோ ஹையா
ஐலசா ஹோஹோ ஹையா
Even if heavy torrential rain pours down
We will stand firm like mountains
Chorus: By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi
We will safely reach the shore
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
கரையேறி வரும் வரையிலும்
உறங்காதே மனம்
குழு :
கரையேறி வரும் வரையிலும்
உறங்காதே மனம்
Until we safely reach the shore
The heart remains restless and watchful
Chorus: Until we safely reach the shore
The heart remains restless and watchful
வரும் நாளை எண்ணி எண்ணி
வழிப்பார்ப்போம் தினம்
குழு :
வரும் நாளை எண்ணி எண்ணி
வழிப்பார்ப்போம் தினம்
Counting the days to come
We await our path daily
Chorus: Counting the days to come
We await our path daily
தேவி பேரருள் வேண்டி
வரம் கேட்கும் உள்ளம்
இனி பெரும் வெற்றி கொள்ளும்
Seeking the supreme grace of the Goddess
The heart that prays for blessings
Will achieve great victory hereafter
ஹோய் பம்பா தேவி அருளாலே
கரை ஏறி செல்வோம்
By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi
We will safely reach the shore
வலை ஏந்திக் கொள்வோம்
குழு :
ஹோஹையா
அலை நீந்திச் செல்வோம்
குழு :
ஹோஹையா
We will hold the fishing nets
Chorus: Ho haiyaa
Male: We will swim through the waves and go forward
Chorus: Ho haiyaa
கலங்காத மனம் கொண்டு
கடல் தாண்டி வெல்வோம்
நாம் புயல் வந்து சுழன்றாலும்
புலியைப்போல் நிற்போம்
With an unshakeable mind
We will cross the ocean and conquer
Even if a storm strikes and swirls around us
We will stand tall like tigers
பேய் மழை வந்து பொழிந்தாலும்
மலையைப்போலே நிற்போம்
குழு :
ஹோய் பம்பா தேவி அருளாலே
கரை ஏறி செல்வோம்
ஐலசா ஹோஹோ ஹையா
ஐலசா ஹோஹோ ஹையா
Even if heavy torrential rain pours down
We will stand firm like mountains
Chorus: By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi
We will safely reach the shore
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
பனி வீசும் தனிக் குடிசையில்
பல ஏக்கம் வரும்
குழு :
பனி வீசும் தனிக் குடிசையில்
பல ஏக்கம் வரும்
In the lonely hut swept by chilly dew
Many longings and anxieties arise
Chorus: In the lonely hut swept by chilly dew
Many longings and anxieties arise
வரும் நாளை எண்ணி எண்ணி
வழிப்பார்ப்போம் தினம்
குழு :
வரும் நாளை எண்ணி எண்ணி
வழிப்பார்ப்போம் தினம்
Counting the days to come
We await our path daily
Chorus: Counting the days to come
We await our path daily
தேவி பேரருள் வேண்டி
வரம் கேட்கும் உள்ளம்
இனி பெரும் வெற்றி கொள்ளும்
Seeking the supreme grace of the Goddess
The heart that prays for blessings
Will achieve great victory hereafter
ஹோய் பம்பா தேவி அருளாலே
கரை ஏறி செல்வோம்.......
By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi
We will safely reach the shore...
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa (Sea chant)
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa (Sea chant)
Male :Valai yeanthi kolvom
Male: We will hold the fishing nets
Chorus :Ho haiyaa
Chorus: Ho haiyaa
Male :Alai neenthi selvom
Male: We will swim through the waves and go forward
Chorus :Ho haiyaa
Chorus: Ho haiyaa
Kalangaatha manam kondu
With an unshakeable mind
Kadal thaandi velvom
We will cross the ocean and conquer
Naam puyal vanthu suzhandraalum
Even if a storm strikes and swirls around us
Puliyaipol nirpom
We will stand tall like tigers
Pei mazhai vanthu pozhinthaalum
Even if heavy torrential rain pours down
Malaiyaipolae nirpom
We will stand firm like mountains
Chorus :Hoi pambaa devi arulaalae
Chorus: By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi
Karai yaeri selvom
We will safely reach the shore
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Karaiyeri varumvaraiyilum
Until we safely reach the shore
Urangaathe manam
The heart remains restless and watchful
Chorus :Karaiyeri varumvaraiyilum
Chorus: Until we safely reach the shore
Urangaathe manam
The heart remains restless and watchful
Varum naalai enni enni
Counting the days to come
Vazhi paarpom dhinam
We await our path daily
Chorus :Varum naalai enni enni
Chorus: Counting the days to come
Vazhi paarpom dhinam
We await our path daily
Devi perarul vendi
Seeking the supreme grace of the Goddess
Varam ketkum ullam
The heart that prays for blessings
Ini perum vettri kollum
Will achieve great victory hereafter
Hoi pambaa devi arulaalae
By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi
Karai yeri selvom
We will safely reach the shore
Valai yaendhi kolvom
We will hold the fishing nets
Chorus :Ho haiyaa
Chorus: Ho haiyaa
Male :Alai neenthi selvom
Male: We will swim through the waves and go forward
Chorus :Ho haiyaa
Chorus: Ho haiyaa
Kalangaatha manam kondu
With an unshakeable mind
Kadal thaandi velvom
We will cross the ocean and conquer
Naam puyal vanthu suzhandraalum
Even if a storm strikes and swirls around us
Puliyaipol nirpom
We will stand tall like tigers
Pei mazhai vanthu pozhinthaalum
Even if heavy torrential rain pours down
Malaiyaipolae nirpom
We will stand firm like mountains
Chorus :Hoi pambaa devi arulaalae
Chorus: By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi
Karai yaeri selvom
We will safely reach the shore
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Ailasaa hoho haiyaa
Pani veesum thani kudisaiyil
In the lonely hut swept by chilly dew
Pala yaekkam varum
Many longings and anxieties arise
Chorus :Pani veesum thani kudisaiyil
Chorus: In the lonely hut swept by chilly dew
Pala yaekkam varum
Many longings and anxieties arise
Varum naalai enni enni
Counting the days to come
Vazhi paarpom dhinam
We await our path daily
Chorus :Varum naalai enni enni
Chorus: Counting the days to come
Vazhi paarpom dhinam
We await our path daily
Devi perarul vendi
Seeking the supreme grace of the Goddess
Varam ketkum ullam
The heart that prays for blessings
Ini perum vettri kollum
Will achieve great victory hereafter
Hoi pambaa devi arulaalae
By the divine grace of Goddess Pambaa Devi
Karai yeri selvom…..
We will safely reach the shore...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This folk song from Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam captures the courage, perseverance, and faith of the fishing community battling the dangerous sea. Driven by traditional rowing chants like 'Ailasaa', the fishermen vow to stay as brave as tigers and as immovable as mountains against violent storms and torrential rains. Simultaneously, the song highlights the longing and prayers of their families waiting onshore in humble huts, seeking the protection of Goddess Pambaa Devi for a safe return and a victorious future.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Puliyaipol nirpom / Malaiyaipolae nirpom”
Compares the bravery and resolve of the fishermen against storms and rain to tigers and mountains.
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Valai yeanthi kolvom / Alai neenthi selvom”
The second consonant 'la' matches in consecutive lines, adding rhythmic harmony.
Folk Refrain (Ailasaa)
“Ailasaa hoho haiyaa”
A rhythmic work song chant used by Tamil fishermen to synchronize physical labor while rowing and pulling nets.
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Trivia
Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam (1980), directed by K. Vijayan, is a realism-driven art film depicting the lives of coastal Tamil fishermen. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary Salil Chowdhury, featuring lyrics written by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam that authentically incorporate traditional Tamil maritime folk chants.
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