A. L. Ragavan performs ‘Angamuthu Thangamuthu’ from the album Thangaikaga. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer M.S. Viswanathan pair sharp political satire with upbeat folk melodies.
Angamuthu Thangamuthu
A. L. Ragavan | Chorus • From “Thangaikaga”
Angamuthu Thangamuthu Lyrics Translation – Thangaikaga Soundtrack
Kannadasan targets unqualified ministers through direct humor, noting one became education minister without attending college. A.L. Ragavan delivers student power claims like ‘The future is in our hands’ with energetic conviction.
Angamuthu Thangamuthu Thannikku PonaalaamAngamuthu and Thangamuthu went to fetch water.
Thanni Kudaththa Keezhae Vachchi Enkittae VanthaalaamShe set the water pot down and came right over to me.
Angamuthu Thangamuthu Thannikku PonaalaamAngamuthu and Thangamuthu went to fetch water.
Thanni Kudaththa Keezhae Vachchi Enkittae VanthaalaamShe set the water pot down and came right over to me.
Neela Kunguma Paamaa Un Selai VilagalaamaaOh Bhama with the blue mark, should your saree slip like that?
Neela Koondhal Meena Adhil Paathi Iraval ThaanaaOh Meena with the dark tresses, is half of that hair just borrowed?
One Boy-um Girl-um Meettu Adhil Day-um Night-um Heat-tuA boy and a girl meet, and the heat rises day and night.
One Boy-um Girl-um Meettu Adhil Day-um Night-um Heat-tuA boy and a girl meet, and the heat rises day and night.
Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila Oh Paaila Paaila PaailaOh Paaila Paaila Paaila, Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila.
Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila Oh Paaila Paaila PaailaOh Paaila Paaila Paaila, Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila.
Operation Illaamalae Aambala PombalayaanaanA man turned into a woman without needing any operation.
Co Operation Thedikkittu Kodampaakkam PonaanHe headed to Kodambakkam looking for some ‘co-operation’.
Operation Illaamalae Aambala PombalayaanaanA man turned into a woman without needing any operation.
Co Operation Thedikkittu Kodampaakkam PonaanHe headed to Kodambakkam looking for some ‘co-operation’.
Corporation Lorry Ondru Kattiyirukkuthu SorryIt looks like a corporation lorry is draped in a saree.
Aasai Konjam Meeri Iva Aaru Maasam CarryDesire crossed the line, and now she’s carrying for six months.
Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila Oh Paaila Paaila PaailaOh Paaila Paaila Paaila, Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila.
Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila Oh Paaila Paaila PaailaOh Paaila Paaila Paaila, Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila.
Ivan College-kku Pogaamalae Kalvi Manthiri AanaanHe became the Education Minister without ever going to college.
Ivan Coffee Hotel VatchirunthavanHe used to run a coffee shop,
Unavu Manthiri AanaanAnd now he’s become the Food Minister.
Paattu Paadum Rama Naam Padikka PogalaamaaOh singing Rama, shall we go and study now?
Koottam Poduvomaa Poraattam NadaththalaamaaShall we gather a crowd and hold a protest?
Edhirkaalam Engal KaiyilThe future is in our hands.
Intha Desam Engal PaiyilThis nation is right in our pockets.
Edhirkaalam Engal KaiyilThe future is in our hands.
Intha Desam Engal PaiyilThis nation is right in our pockets.
Angamuthu Thangamuthu Thannikku PonaalaamAngamuthu and Thangamuthu went to fetch water.
Thanni Kudaththa Keezhae Vachchi Enkittae VanthaalaamShe set the water pot down and came right over to me.
Tamizh Padikkum EngalukkuFor us who study Tamil,
Tamizhilaethaan BakthiOur devotion is to Tamil itself.
Adhai Thadukka Vanthaal Thirandu EzhumIf anyone comes to stop that, we will gather,
Maanavargal SakthiAnd student power will rise up.
Poruliyalum PadippomWe’ll study economics too.
Naattil Pudhu Vazhiyum VaguppomWe’ll carve a new path for the country.
Arasiyalai MadhippomWe will respect politics.
Intha Aatchiyaiyum PidippomAnd we’ll capture this government.
Edhirkaalam Engal KaiyilThe future is in our hands.
Intha Desam Engal PaiyilThis nation is right in our pockets.
Edhirkaalam Engal KaiyilThe future is in our hands.
Intha Desam Engal PaiyilThis nation is right in our pockets.
Angamuthu Thangamuthu Thannikku PonaalaamAngamuthu and Thangamuthu went to fetch water.
Thanni Kudaththa Keezhae Vachchi Enkittae VanthaalaamShe set the water pot down and came right over to me.
Angamuthu Thangamuthu Thannikku PonaalaamAngamuthu and Thangamuthu went to fetch water.
Thanni Kudaththa Keezhae Vachchi Enkittae VanthaalaamShe set the water pot down and came right over to me.
Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila Oh Paaila Paaila PaailaOh Paaila Paaila Paaila, Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila.
Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila Oh Paaila Paaila PaailaOh Paaila Paaila Paaila, Oh Paaila Paaila Paaila.
Angamuthu Thangamuthu Music Video
Student activism drives the Angamuthu Thangamuthu lyrics meaning, framing youth as catalysts for political reform. The Thangaikaga album uses playful contrasts to address systemic issues.