Sam C.S. and Vinayak Sasikumar bring ‘Choolamadikkada’ from the album Kondal. The artists write celebratory lyrics and arrange a rhythmic tune. Their song invites you to whistle and tap to the coastal beat.
Released: August 31, 2024
Choolamadikkada
Sam C.S. | Vinayak Sasikumar • From “Kondal”
Choolamadikkada Lyrics Translation (from “Kondal”)
Vinayak Sasikumar writes lines like ‘born brave on southern sands’ to show courage. The songwriter describes toddy drinks and blooming stars. This mixes festivity with fierce loyalty in a lively way.
Choolamadikkada thaalamadikkada ooh-oohWhistle a tune and tap to the rhythm, ooh-ooh.
Chirakadikkada paaripparakkada ooh-oohFlap your wings and fly high, ooh-ooh.
Choolamadikkada thaalamadikkada ooh-oohWhistle a tune and tap to the rhythm, ooh-ooh.
Chirakadikkada paaripparakkada ooh-oohFlap your wings and fly high, ooh-ooh.
Anthikkallu monthikkudi aylo aiylesaDrink the evening toddy in gulps, singing ‘aylo aiylesa’.
Anchuthengin poomadiyil innaanaghoshamToday’s celebration is in the floral lap of ‘Anchuthengu’.
Paattumunde aattamunde neeyum vannaatteThere are songs and dances, come and join us.
Laathiriyum poothiriyum mathaappum minnunneSparklers, flower pots, and fireworks are shining bright.
Vaanil thaarangal neele pookkunneStars are blooming all over the sky.
Kadalum karayum ilaki mariyum samayamivideThis is the time when the sea and the shore churn together.
Choolamadikkada thaalamadikkada ooh-oohWhistle a tune and tap to the rhythm, ooh-ooh.
Chirakadikkada paaripparakkada ooh-oohFlap your wings and fly high, ooh-ooh.
Choolamadikkada thaalamadikkada ooh-oohWhistle a tune and tap to the rhythm, ooh-ooh.
Chirakadikkada paaripparakkada ooh-oohFlap your wings and fly high, ooh-ooh.
Thekku thekku theerathe mannilu thantedamode pirannoraWe’re the ones born with courage on the sands of the southern shores.
Chanku parich entharinum ethinum kattakku koode varunnoraWe’ll tear out our hearts and stand by you for anything and everything.
Kadalthira thaalathippadana thaaraattu kettu mayangeettuWe fall asleep listening to the lullaby sung by the ocean waves,
Elappaattum padikkondangane vallathikkeri parakkum njangalsinging the boatmen’s songs as we climb onto our boats and fly across.
Padakku vannaalIf someone comes for a fight,
Njangalodu odakki ninnaal vidumodo you think we’ll let them go if they mess with us?
Patho nooralla ottakkettaanullaaleIt isn’t just ten or a hundred of us, we stand united as one.
Adikkumengil aliyaaIf you want to hit us, brother,
Thadukkumengil thaduthotry to block it if you can.
KayyookkulloranpilleraaWe’re tough boys with real muscle power.
Ellum pallum koottikkettumWe’ll tie up your bones and teeth together.
Choolamadikkada thaalamadikkada ooh-oohWhistle a tune and tap to the rhythm, ooh-ooh.
Chirakadikkada paaripparakkada ooh-oohFlap your wings and fly high, ooh-ooh.
Choolamadikkada thaalamadikkada ooh-oohWhistle a tune and tap to the rhythm, ooh-ooh.
Chirakadikkada paaripparakkada ooh-oohFlap your wings and fly high, ooh-ooh.
Anthikkallu monthikkudi aylo aiylesaDrink the evening toddy in gulps, singing ‘aylo aiylesa’.
Anchuthengin poomadiyil innaanaghoshamToday’s celebration is in the floral lap of ‘Anchuthengu’.
Paattumunde aattamunde neeyum vannaatteThere are songs and dances, come and join us.
Laathiriyum poothiriyum mathaappum minnunneSparklers, flower pots, and fireworks are shining bright.
Vaanil thaarangal neele pookkunneStars are blooming all over the sky.
Kadalum karayum ilaki mariyum samayamivideThis is the time when the sea and the shore churn together.
Choolamadikkada thaalamadikkada ooh-oohWhistle a tune and tap to the rhythm, ooh-ooh.
Chirakadikkada paaripparakkada ooh-oohFlap your wings and fly high, ooh-ooh.
Choolamadikkada thaalamadikkada ooh-oohWhistle a tune and tap to the rhythm, ooh-ooh.
Chirakadikkada paaripparakkada ooh-oohFlap your wings and fly high, ooh-ooh.
Choolamadikkada thaalamadikkada ooh-oohWhistle a tune and tap to the rhythm, ooh-ooh.
Chirakadikkada paaripparakkada ooh-oohFlap your wings and fly high, ooh-ooh.
Choolamadikkada thaalamadikkada ooh-oohWhistle a tune and tap to the rhythm, ooh-ooh.
Chirakadikkada paaripparakkada ooh-oohFlap your wings and fly high, ooh-ooh.
Choolamadikkada oohWhistle a tune, ooh.
Chirakadikkada oohFlap your wings, ooh.
Choolamadikkada chirakadikkada oohWhistle a tune, flap your wings, ooh.
Choolamadikkada chirakadikkada oohWhistle a tune, flap your wings, ooh.
Choolamadikkada Music Video
The meaning of ‘Choolamadikkada’ is joyful solidarity and coastal pride. The lyrics by Sam C.S. and Vinayak Sasikumar in Malayalam use rhythmic refrains to celebrate community.