Ajesh and Sathyaprakash perform ‘Kaaliyamma’ from the album Alangu. Lyricist Mohan Rajan and composer Ajesh craft a vibrant folk track about overwhelming romantic devotion. The song pulses with earthy metaphors of natural roots and leaves.
Released: November 8, 2024
Kaaliyamma
Ajesh | Sathyaprakash • From “Alangu”
Alangu’s Kaaliyamma Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Mohan Rajan includes the line ‘Your scent exists in my exhaled breath’ to show constant presence. He describes Kaaliyamma as both playful dancer and steadfast support during stumbles.
En Kannukulla SuthuriyeYou’re spinning inside my eyes,
KaaliyammaKaaliyamma.
Nenjukulle NikkiriyeYou’re standing firm in my heart,
YendiyammaOh, my girl.
Uchanthalai UchiyilaLike the sky at the very peak of my head,
Oru VaanamaI’ve placed you up there,
Unna Naanum Yethi VachenI’ve raised you high,
KaaliyammaKaaliyamma.
Aalam VizhuthattumLike the ‘banyan’ tree’s roots,
Arasam ElaiyattamOr like a ‘peepal’ tree leaf,
Aadi KudhichaaleWhen you dance and jump around,
RaatinamaaIt’s like a ‘carousel’ ride.
Kaadu MalaiyellamThrough the forests and over the mountains,
Jodi NezhalattamLike a pair of shadows,
Sernthu PovomaeWe’ll go together,
VaadiyammaCome along, my girl.
KaaliyammaKaaliyamma,
YeendiyammaOh, my girl,
Usurula Otti VachenI’ve kept you tucked away inside my soul,
UnnaiyammaOnly you, my girl.
KaaliyammaKaaliyamma,
YeendiyammaOh, my girl,
Un Mugam ThanIt’s your face alone,
Ullukulla BothaiyammaThat’s an intoxication deep within me.
Thodha Pazhaga VachaYou taught me how to be close,
Tholil Sumaka VachaYou made me carry you on my shoulders,
Manasa PudhusaakiYou made my heart brand new,
Maathi VachaAnd you changed it forever.
Thaana Sirikka VachaYou made me laugh all on my own,
Naana Irukka VachaYou made me feel like my true self,
Nenappa ParunthaakiYou made my thoughts soar like a hawk,
Paaka VachaAnd allowed me to see the world.
ThaalaturaYou sing me a lullaby,
En ThaayaguraYou’ve become like a mother to me,
Un AnbulaWith your love,
Nenja LesakuraYou make my heart feel so light.
ThalakodhunaWhen you stroke my hair,
Nee KudhipoduraYou leap with joy,
ThadumarunaAnd if I ever stumble,
En ThunaiyaguraYou become my pillar of support.
Adi En Paadha NerachuYou’ve filled my entire path,
Paasam NoorachuMy affection for you has multiplied a hundred times,
Vaazhka AzhagachuLife has become so beautiful,
KaaliyammaKaaliyamma.
Veesum En MoochilIn every breath I take,
Un Vaasam UndachuYour scent is always there,
Naalum UnpechuEvery day is filled with thoughts of you,
KaaliyammaKaaliyamma.
KaaliyammaKaaliyamma,
YeendiyammaOh, my girl,
Usurula Otti VachenI’ve kept you tucked away inside my soul,
UnnaiyammaOnly you, my girl.
KaaliyammaKaaliyamma,
YeendiyammaOh, my girl,
Un Mugam ThanIt’s your face alone,
Ullukulla BothaiyammaThat’s an intoxication deep within me.
KaaliyammaKaaliyamma,
YeendiyammaOh, my girl,
Usurula Otti VachenI’ve kept you tucked away inside my soul,
UnnaiyammaOnly you, my girl.
KaaliyammaKaaliyamma,
YeendiyammaOh, my girl,
Un Mugam ThanIt’s your face alone,
Ullukulla BothaiyammaThat’s an intoxication deep within me.
Kaaliyamma Music Video
The Alangu soundtrack frames love as life-changing transformation. A Kaaliyamma lyrics translation reveals how deep affection reshapes daily existence through natural imagery.