Anthony Daasan performs in Mgr Magan, with Kadal Vendhan’s lyrics calling for regional pride. The composer and singer adds his distinctive voice to the track.
Released: March 27, 2021
Kelappu Kelappu
Anthony Daasan • From “Mgr Magan”
Kelappu Kelappu Lyrics Translation (from “Mgr Magan”)
Anthony Daasan urges listeners to rise and make dust fly, naming towns like Theni. He describes a community that welcomes all with a feast.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Theni PeriyakulamFrom Theni and Periyakulam,
Bodi Madura KambamBodi, Madurai, and Kambam,
Pera Osathi Pugazh KelappuLet’s raise our name high and unleash our fame.
Yeh Vadipatti VaiyampattiHey, from Vadipatti and Vaiyampatti,
Aandipatti UsilampattiAandipatti and Usilampatti,
Puzhuthi Parakka Makka KelappuLet the dust fly, make the people rise.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
AdiyeiHey!
Nangalam Pala Soli KaraingaWe’re people of many stories,
Inaikku Yehhennu IruppomToday we’ll be one way,
Nalaikku Oh Ohnnu IruppomAnd tomorrow, we’ll be another.
Bennicuikku VanthathalaBecause we’ve come to Bennicuik,
Ponga Panai PonguthungaOur ‘Pongal’ pot is overflowing,
Nandri Solli VazhthiduvomWe’ll say our thanks and sing our praise,
Mullai Ara ThanthavangaTo the ones who gave us jasmine from their own hair.
Perusoda PanchayathuThe judgment of our elders,
Madhichom Nanga KattupattuWe respected with discipline.
Yelangala ThullikittuWhile the young bulls are jumping wildly,
Adakkum Veeram JallikattuOur ‘Jallikattu’ bull-taming is the valor that tames them.
Soththu Paththa Viththu VanthuWe’ve seen people sell all their property,
Dharmam Kaththa Ella SamiAnd all the gods who’ve protected justice,
Vanam Paathu Vazhum BhoomiThis is a land that lives by watching the sky,
Vazha Vacharu Vella SamiThe ‘Vella Sami’ has made us all prosper.
Adida Kottu MozhangaGo on, hit the drums ’til they roar,
Namma Amudha Iduppu KulungaSo our Amudha’s hips will start to sway.
Yei Adida Kottu MozhangaHey, hit the drums ’til they roar,
Namma Amudha Iduppu KulungaSo our Amudha’s hips will start to sway.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
YowYow!
Nangalam Vadi PattiWe’re from Vadi Patti,
Sandhaiyila VambuluthuThe ones who stir up trouble at the market.
Vaththala Kundu SandhaiyilaAt the Vathalagundu market,
Yelam Vuttu PoravalugaWe’re the kind that always wins the auction.
Enga KittayevaAnd you’re really messing with us?
Kummi KulavaWith the sounds of ‘Kummi’ and ‘Kulava’,
Nanga Kottum AzhagaWe clap our hands with such beauty.
Ilavattamellam VattamidumAll the young men will circle around,
Enga AzhagaDrawn to our grace.
Amman EdhiraRight in front of the ‘Amman’ goddess,
Bhoomi Thantha KathiraFor the harvest the earth has given,
Ponga Vachi Poosa PannomWe made an offering of ‘Pongal’,
Vamsam ValaraSo our family line will flourish.
Oororam Kaval YaruWho’s that guardian at the edge of town?
Aruva Yendhi NikkiraruHe’s standing there holding a sickle.
Kalavada Yarum IllaThere’s no one here who would dare to steal,
Kaval Kappan AyanaruBecause our protector is the deity ‘Ayanar’.
Azhiyadha VeeramungaWe come from a line of indestructible valor,
Usura Uzhaikkum KoottamungaWe’re a community that toils with our very life force.
Pasiyodu Yarum VandhaIf anyone should ever come here with hunger,
Virunthe Vaikkum Vamsam NangaWe’re the people who will welcome them with a feast.
Neeyum Nanum Veru IllaThere’s no difference between you and me,
Vada Pangali KoothadalamCome on, partner, let’s dance with abandon.
Veesum Kathum Bedham IllaEven the blowing wind shows no prejudice,
Oore Onnaga KondadalamSo let’s celebrate together as one town.
Adida Kottu MozhangaGo on, hit the drums ’til they roar,
Namma Amudha Iduppu KulungaSo our Amudha’s hips will start to sway.
Yei Adida Kottu MozhangaHey, hit the drums ’til they roar,
Namma Amudha Iduppu KulungaSo our Amudha’s hips will start to sway.
Yeh Theni PeriyakulamHey, from Theni and Periyakulam,
Bodi Madura KambamBodi, Madurai, and Kambam,
Pera Osathi Pugazh KelappuLet’s raise our name high and unleash our fame.
Yeh Vadipatti VaiyampattiHey, from Vadipatti and Vaiyampatti,
Aandipatti UsilampattiAandipatti and Usilampatti,
Puzhuthi Parakka Makka KelappuLet the dust fly, make the people rise.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Kelappu Kelappu Kela KelappuRise up, rise up, go on, rise up.
Pongaloo PongalIt’s the ‘Pongal’ harvest festival!
Pal Panai PongaLet the milk pot overflow,
Paththum PerugaLet everything multiply tenfold,
Pasangal VedikkaLet the boys cheer and celebrate,
Noiyum Nodiyum Theru Ooram PogaAnd may all sickness be cast to the side of the road.
Pongaloo PongalIt’s the ‘Pongal’ harvest festival!
Pongaloo PongalIt’s the ‘Pongal’ harvest festival!
Pongaloo PongalIt’s the ‘Pongal’ harvest festival!
Kelappu Kelappu Music Video
The celebration in Kelappu Kelappu lyrics translation from Mgr Magan emphasizes unity and unstoppable force. It serves as a call to action for Tamil culture.