Veppamaram
From Saamy · 2003
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Tippu
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Details
- Saamy2003
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………. | ... |
| Male | |
| Veppamaram puliyamaram | Neem tree, tamarind tree, |
| Aalamaram arasamaram | Banyan tree, sacred fig tree, |
| Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko | Listen up, I am going to leave the town! |
| Aathangarai theppakulam | The temple tank on the riverbank, |
| Kulikkavarum sengamalam | Sengamalam coming to take a bath, |
| Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko | Listen up, I am going to leave the town! |
| Male | |
| Panchaalai sangu satham | The sound of the textile mill siren, |
| Ketkaadha dhooram poren | I'm going to a distance where it cannot be heard. |
| Oorai chuthum kuruvi | The sparrow flying around the village, |
| Paarkaadha dhooram poren | I'm going to a distance where it cannot see me. |
| Male | |
| Kaakki sattai pottukittu | Wearing the khaki uniform, |
| Pogaporen ooraivittu | I'm going to leave the town. |
| Chorus :Kaakki sattai pottukittu | Chorus: Wearing the khaki uniform, |
| Pogaporaan ooraivittu | He is going to leave the town. |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………. | ... |
| Male | |
| Veppamaram puliyamaram | Neem tree, tamarind tree, |
| Aalamaram arasamaram | Banyan tree, sacred fig tree, |
| Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko | Listen up, I am going to leave the town! |
| Hey aathangarai theppakulam | Hey, the temple tank on the riverbank, |
| Kulikkavarum sengamalam | Sengamalam coming to take a bath, |
| Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko | Listen up, I am going to leave the town! |
| Male | |
| Sillunu kaalaiyil ezhundhiruchi | Waking up in the chilly morning, |
| Silamba kaathula sulattuvenga | Swirling the Silambam staff in the air, |
| Suthum silambu pattu | If the spinning Silambam staff hits, |
| Konjam kaayam patta | And causes a small injury, |
| Naan porandha manneduthu poosuvenunga | I will apply the soil of my birthplace to heal it. |
| Male | |
| Hey pala naal aasai nanavaachu | Hey, a dream of many days has come true, |
| Pethavaru manasu kulirndhaachu | My parents' heart has cooled with joy. |
| Bullet vandi mela rocket vegathula | Riding on a Bullet motorcycle at rocket speed, |
| Bandhava seerikittu pogaporenga | I will speed past with pride and style! |
| Chorus | |
| Aarusaamy bavani saalaiyila pona | When Aarusaamy goes on procession in the street, |
| Pannaiyaaru podum mel thundu irangum | The landlord's upper towel will drop in respect. |
| Color color thavaniya paarthutta podhumda | It is enough just to look at colorful half-sarees, |
| Saamyoda bavani kaiyakatti nirkkumda | Even Saamy's procession will stand with folded hands! |
| Male | |
| Veppamaram puliyamaram | Neem tree, tamarind tree, |
| Chorus :Hey hey hei hei hei | Chorus: Hey hey hei hei hei |
| Male :Aalamaram arasamaram | Male: Banyan tree, sacred fig tree, |
| Chorus :Hey hey hei hei hei | Chorus: Hey hey hei hei hei |
| Male | |
| Veppamaram puliyamaram | Neem tree, tamarind tree, |
| Aalamaram arasamaram | Banyan tree, sacred fig tree, |
| Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko | Listen up, I am going to leave the town! |
| Hey aathangarai theppakulam | Hey, the temple tank on the riverbank, |
| Kulikkavarum sengamalam | Sengamalam coming to take a bath, |
| Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko | Listen up, I am going to leave the town! |
| Chorus | |
| Ye raasa raasa raasa | O king, king, king, |
| Ye thaenae thaenae thaenae | O honey, honey, honey, |
| Engae nee pora raasa raasa raasa | Where are you going, king, king, king? |
| Ye thaenae thaenae thaenae thaenae hey | O honey, honey, honey, honey hey, |
| Ayilae ayilae aiyilae hoo hooo… (3) | Ayilae ayilae aiyilae hoo hooo… (3) |
| Male | |
| Kalla nottunga adikkiravan | Those printing counterfeit notes, |
| Kandhu vatti vaangi soranduravan | Those extortionists collecting usurious interest, |
| Kozhi thiruduravan | Chicken thieves, |
| Aattai amukkuravan | Goat stealers, |
| Aaru maasa timekkulla thirundhidunga | Reform yourselves within six months! |
| Male | |
| Vaippaatti vaicha odhaippenga | I will kick those who keep mistresses, |
| Pethavala thittuna midhippenga | I will trample those who abuse their mother! |
| Goli gilli thanda | Marbles, gilli-danda, |
| Aadu pasanga kanda | If I see kids playing, |
| Koottathil kondaatama serndhukkuvenga | I will join the crowd and celebrate with them. |
| Chorus | |
| Aakkaru kuthura bambarathai pola | Like a spinning top that gets struck in a game, |
| Thappu neeyum senja thalaiyila kuttuvaan | If you commit a crime, he will knock you on the head. |
| Kuttu patta neeyum kutham unarndhuputta | Once knocked, if you realize your mistake, |
| Sathiyama enakku veronnum venaandaa… | Swear on God, I don't need anything else! |
| Chorus | |
| Veppamaram puliyamaram | Neem tree, tamarind tree, |
| Aalamaram arasamaram | Banyan tree, sacred fig tree, |
| Oora vittu pogaporaan kettuko | Listen up, he is going to leave the town! |
| Hey aathangarai theppakulam | Hey, the temple tank on the riverbank, |
| Kulikkavarum sengamalam | Sengamalam coming to take a bath, |
| Oora vittu pogaporaan kettuko | Listen up, he is going to leave the town! |
| Male | |
| Panchaalai sangu satham | The sound of the textile mill siren, |
| Ketkaadha dhooram poren | I'm going to a distance where it cannot be heard. |
| Oorai chuthum kuruvi | The sparrow flying around the village, |
| Paarkaadha dhooram poren | I'm going to a distance where it cannot see me. |
| Male | |
| Kaakki sattai pottukittu | Wearing the khaki uniform, |
| Pogaporen ooraivittu | I'm going to leave the town. |
| Chorus :Yelaai kaakki sattai pottukittu | Chorus: Hey, wearing the khaki uniform, |
| Pogaporaan ooraivittu | He is going to leave the town. |
| Male | |
| Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana | Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana |
| Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana dhum | Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana dhum |
| Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana | Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana |
| Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana dhum | Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana dhum |
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வேப்பமரம் புளியமரம்
ஆலமரம் அரசமரம்
ஊர விட்டு போகபோறேன் கேட்டுக்கோ
ஆத்தங்கரை தெப்பகுளம்
குளிக்கவரும் செங்கமலம்
ஊர விட்டு போகபோறேன் கேட்டுக்கோ
Neem tree, tamarind tree,
Banyan tree, sacred fig tree,
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
The temple tank on the riverbank,
Sengamalam coming to take a bath,
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
பஞ்சாலை சங்கு சத்தம்
கேட்காத தூரம் போறேன்
ஊரை சுற்றும் குருவி
பார்க்காத தூரம் போறேன்
The sound of the textile mill siren,
I'm going to a distance where it cannot be heard.
The sparrow flying around the village,
I'm going to a distance where it cannot see me.
காகி சட்டை போட்டு கிட்டு
போக போறேன் ஊரை விட்டு
குழு :
காகி சட்டை போட்டு கிட்டு
போக போறான் ஊரை விட்டு
Wearing the khaki uniform,
I'm going to leave the town.
Chorus: Wearing the khaki uniform,
He is going to leave the town.
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வேப்பமரம் புளியமரம்
ஆலமரம் அரசமரம்
ஊர விட்டு போகபோறேன் கேட்டுக்கோ
ஆத்தங்கரை தெப்பகுளம்
குளிக்கவரும் செங்கமலம்
ஊர விட்டு போகபோறேன் கேட்டுக்கோ
Neem tree, tamarind tree,
Banyan tree, sacred fig tree,
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
Hey, the temple tank on the riverbank,
Sengamalam coming to take a bath,
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
சில்லுனு காலையில் எழுந்திருச்சி
சிலம்ப காத்துல சுழட்டுவேங்க
சுத்தும் சிலம்பு பட்டு
கொஞ்சம் காயம் பட்டா
நான் பொறந்த மண்ணெடுத்து பூசுவேங்க
Waking up in the chilly morning,
Swirling the Silambam staff in the air,
If the spinning Silambam staff hits,
And causes a small injury,
I will apply the soil of my birthplace to heal it.
ஹே பல நாள் ஆசை நனவாச்சு
பெத்தவரு மனசு குளிர்ந்தாச்சு
புல்லெட் வண்டி மேல ராக்கெட் வேகத்துல
பந்தாவா சீறிகிட்டு போக போறேங்க
Hey, a dream of many days has come true,
My parents' heart has cooled with joy.
Riding on a Bullet motorcycle at rocket speed,
I will speed past with pride and style!
ஆறுசாமி பவனி சலையில போனா
பண்ணையாரு போடும் மேல் துண்டு இரங்கும்
கலர் கலர் தாவணிய பார்த்துபுட்டா போதும்டா
சாமியோட பவனி கைய கட்டி நிற்கும்டா
When Aarusaamy goes on procession in the street,
The landlord's upper towel will drop in respect.
It is enough just to look at colorful half-sarees,
Even Saamy's procession will stand with folded hands!
வேப்பமரம் புளியமரம்
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
ஆலமரம் அரசமரம்
குழு :
ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய் ஹேய்
Neem tree, tamarind tree,
Chorus: Hey hey hei hei hei
Male: Banyan tree, sacred fig tree,
Chorus: Hey hey hei hei hei
வேப்பமரம் புளியமரம்
ஆலமரம் அரசமரம்
ஊர விட்டு போகபோறேன் கேட்டுக்கோ
ஆத்தங்கரை தெப்பகுளம்
குளிக்கவரும் செங்கமலம்
ஊர விட்டு போகபோறேன் கேட்டுக்கோ
Neem tree, tamarind tree,
Banyan tree, sacred fig tree,
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
Hey, the temple tank on the riverbank,
Sengamalam coming to take a bath,
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
ஏ ராசா ராசா ராசா
ஏ தேனே தேனே தேனே
எங்கே நீ போற ராசா ராசா ராசா
ஏ தேனே தேனே தேனே தேனே ஹே
அயிலே அயிலே அயிலே ஹோ ஹோ(3)
O king, king, king,
O honey, honey, honey,
Where are you going, king, king, king?
O honey, honey, honey, honey hey,
Ayilae ayilae aiyilae hoo hooo… (3)
கள்ள நோட்ங்க அடிக்கிறவன்
கந்து வட்டி வாங்கி சுரண்டுறவன்
கோழி திருடுறவன்
ஆட்டை அமுக்குறவன்
ஆறு மாச டைம்குள்ள திருந்திடுங்க
Those printing counterfeit notes,
Those extortionists collecting usurious interest,
Chicken thieves,
Goat stealers,
Reform yourselves within six months!
வைப்பாட்டி வச்சா அடிப்பேங்க
பெத்தவள திட்டுனா மிதிபேங்க
கோலி கில்லி தண்டா
ஆடும் பசங்க கண்டா
கூட்டத்தில் கொண்டாட்டமா சேர்த்துக்குவேங்க
I will kick those who keep mistresses,
I will trample those who abuse their mother!
Marbles, gilli-danda,
If I see kids playing,
I will join the crowd and celebrate with them.
ஆக்கரு குத்துற பொம்பரத்தை போல
தப்பு நீயும் செஞ்சா தலையில குட்டுவான்
குட்டு பட்ட நீயும் குத்தம் உணர்ந்து புட்டா
சத்தியமா எனக்கு வேறொன்னும் வேணாண்டா
Like a spinning top that gets struck in a game,
If you commit a crime, he will knock you on the head.
Once knocked, if you realize your mistake,
Swear on God, I don't need anything else!
வேப்பமரம் புளியமரம்
ஆலமரம் அரசமரம்
ஊர விட்டு போகபோறான் கேட்டுக்கோ
ஆத்தங்கரை தெப்பகுளம்
குளிக்கவரும் செங்கமலம்
ஊர விட்டு போகபோறான் கேட்டுக்கோ
Neem tree, tamarind tree,
Banyan tree, sacred fig tree,
Listen up, he is going to leave the town!
Hey, the temple tank on the riverbank,
Sengamalam coming to take a bath,
Listen up, he is going to leave the town!
பஞ்சாலை சங்கு சத்தம்
கேட்காத தூரம் போறேன்
ஊரை சுற்றும் குருவி
பார்க்காத தூரம் போறேன்
The sound of the textile mill siren,
I'm going to a distance where it cannot be heard.
The sparrow flying around the village,
I'm going to a distance where it cannot see me.
காகி சட்டை போட்டு கிட்டு
போக போறேன் ஊரை விட்டு
குழு :
ஏலே காகி சட்டை போட்டு கிட்டு
போக போறான் ஊரை விட்டு
Wearing the khaki uniform,
I'm going to leave the town.
Chorus: Hey, wearing the khaki uniform,
He is going to leave the town.
தும் தும் நானா தும் தும் நானா
தும் தும் நானா தும் தும் நானா தும்
தும் தும் நானா தும் தும் நானா
தும் தும் நானா தும் தும் நானா தும்
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana dhum
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana dhum
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Veppamaram puliyamaram
Neem tree, tamarind tree,
Aalamaram arasamaram
Banyan tree, sacred fig tree,
Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
Aathangarai theppakulam
The temple tank on the riverbank,
Kulikkavarum sengamalam
Sengamalam coming to take a bath,
Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
Panchaalai sangu satham
The sound of the textile mill siren,
Ketkaadha dhooram poren
I'm going to a distance where it cannot be heard.
Oorai chuthum kuruvi
The sparrow flying around the village,
Paarkaadha dhooram poren
I'm going to a distance where it cannot see me.
Kaakki sattai pottukittu
Wearing the khaki uniform,
Pogaporen ooraivittu
I'm going to leave the town.
Chorus :Kaakki sattai pottukittu
Chorus: Wearing the khaki uniform,
Pogaporaan ooraivittu
He is going to leave the town.
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Veppamaram puliyamaram
Neem tree, tamarind tree,
Aalamaram arasamaram
Banyan tree, sacred fig tree,
Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
Hey aathangarai theppakulam
Hey, the temple tank on the riverbank,
Kulikkavarum sengamalam
Sengamalam coming to take a bath,
Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
Sillunu kaalaiyil ezhundhiruchi
Waking up in the chilly morning,
Silamba kaathula sulattuvenga
Swirling the Silambam staff in the air,
Suthum silambu pattu
If the spinning Silambam staff hits,
Konjam kaayam patta
And causes a small injury,
Naan porandha manneduthu poosuvenunga
I will apply the soil of my birthplace to heal it.
Hey pala naal aasai nanavaachu
Hey, a dream of many days has come true,
Pethavaru manasu kulirndhaachu
My parents' heart has cooled with joy.
Bullet vandi mela rocket vegathula
Riding on a Bullet motorcycle at rocket speed,
Bandhava seerikittu pogaporenga
I will speed past with pride and style!
Aarusaamy bavani saalaiyila pona
When Aarusaamy goes on procession in the street,
Pannaiyaaru podum mel thundu irangum
The landlord's upper towel will drop in respect.
Color color thavaniya paarthutta podhumda
It is enough just to look at colorful half-sarees,
Saamyoda bavani kaiyakatti nirkkumda
Even Saamy's procession will stand with folded hands!
Veppamaram puliyamaram
Neem tree, tamarind tree,
Chorus :Hey hey hei hei hei
Chorus: Hey hey hei hei hei
Male :Aalamaram arasamaram
Male: Banyan tree, sacred fig tree,
Chorus :Hey hey hei hei hei
Chorus: Hey hey hei hei hei
Veppamaram puliyamaram
Neem tree, tamarind tree,
Aalamaram arasamaram
Banyan tree, sacred fig tree,
Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
Hey aathangarai theppakulam
Hey, the temple tank on the riverbank,
Kulikkavarum sengamalam
Sengamalam coming to take a bath,
Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko
Listen up, I am going to leave the town!
Ye raasa raasa raasa
O king, king, king,
Ye thaenae thaenae thaenae
O honey, honey, honey,
Engae nee pora raasa raasa raasa
Where are you going, king, king, king?
Ye thaenae thaenae thaenae thaenae hey
O honey, honey, honey, honey hey,
Ayilae ayilae aiyilae hoo hooo… (3)
Ayilae ayilae aiyilae hoo hooo… (3)
Kalla nottunga adikkiravan
Those printing counterfeit notes,
Kandhu vatti vaangi soranduravan
Those extortionists collecting usurious interest,
Kozhi thiruduravan
Chicken thieves,
Aattai amukkuravan
Goat stealers,
Aaru maasa timekkulla thirundhidunga
Reform yourselves within six months!
Vaippaatti vaicha odhaippenga
I will kick those who keep mistresses,
Pethavala thittuna midhippenga
I will trample those who abuse their mother!
Goli gilli thanda
Marbles, gilli-danda,
Aadu pasanga kanda
If I see kids playing,
Koottathil kondaatama serndhukkuvenga
I will join the crowd and celebrate with them.
Aakkaru kuthura bambarathai pola
Like a spinning top that gets struck in a game,
Thappu neeyum senja thalaiyila kuttuvaan
If you commit a crime, he will knock you on the head.
Kuttu patta neeyum kutham unarndhuputta
Once knocked, if you realize your mistake,
Sathiyama enakku veronnum venaandaa…
Swear on God, I don't need anything else!
Veppamaram puliyamaram
Neem tree, tamarind tree,
Aalamaram arasamaram
Banyan tree, sacred fig tree,
Oora vittu pogaporaan kettuko
Listen up, he is going to leave the town!
Hey aathangarai theppakulam
Hey, the temple tank on the riverbank,
Kulikkavarum sengamalam
Sengamalam coming to take a bath,
Oora vittu pogaporaan kettuko
Listen up, he is going to leave the town!
Panchaalai sangu satham
The sound of the textile mill siren,
Ketkaadha dhooram poren
I'm going to a distance where it cannot be heard.
Oorai chuthum kuruvi
The sparrow flying around the village,
Paarkaadha dhooram poren
I'm going to a distance where it cannot see me.
Kaakki sattai pottukittu
Wearing the khaki uniform,
Pogaporen ooraivittu
I'm going to leave the town.
Chorus :Yelaai kaakki sattai pottukittu
Chorus: Hey, wearing the khaki uniform,
Pogaporaan ooraivittu
He is going to leave the town.
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana dhum
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana dhum
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana dhum
Dhum dhum nana dhum dhum nana dhum
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Veppamaram Puliyamaram' from the movie Saamy (2003) is an energetic farewell song where the protagonist, Aarusaamy, addresses his native village as he prepares to depart after joining the police force. Addressing the local trees, riverbanks, and wildlife, he proudly announces that he will soon be wearing the revered khaki uniform and leaving his hometown to fulfill his duties as an upright police officer. While expressing deep affection for his roots, native soil, and childhood memories, the song serves as a stern warning to lawbreakers, extortionists, and abusers in the area, advising them to reform before he returns as an officer. It encapsulates Aarusaamy's dual persona—a warm, fun-loving villager and an uncompromising hero dedicated to maintaining justice.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Repetition
“Veppamaram puliyamaram / Aalamaram arasamaram / Oora vittu pogaporen kettuko”
Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Sillunu kaalaiyil ezhundhiruchi / Silamba kaathula sulattuvenga”
Simile
“Aakkaru kuthura bambarathai pola / Thappu neeyum senja thalaiyila kuttuvaan”
Apostrophe / Personification
“Oorai chuthum kuruvi / Paarkaadha dhooram poren”
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Trivia
Although listed with unknown credits in the prompt, the music for 'Saamy' was composed by Harris Jayaraj, with lyrics written by Na. Muthukumar and sung by Tippu. The song establishes Vikram's iconic character Aarusaamy before he takes charge as the uncompromising Deputy Commissioner of Police.
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