Deva sings the opening, Rajasri the performer adds a bright voice, both from Suriyan. Vaali pens verses that tell a story of hauling logs, the poet requests a drum rhythm. He mentions a Senbagam flower, a lamp needing oil, and his beloved Gangamma.
Released: December 12, 2023
Laalaku Dole
Deva | Rajasri • From “Suriyan”
Suriyan’s Laalaku Dole Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Vaali mentions a Senbagam flower that blooms early then bears fruit, showing love’s growth. He offers a line, ‘Can a lamp ever burn without any oil?’ which asks about sustaining energy without fuel. He describes hands hauling heavy logs, a drum boy playing, and a girl dancing to keep the rhythm alive.
Apkella AilasaPull the rope, heave-ho.
Gilthahe AilasaKeep it moving, heave-ho.
Vandhudama AilasaHas it arrived? Heave-ho.
Patta Patti AilasaThe striped ones, heave-ho.
Maramum Patta AilasaThe wood is hit, heave-ho.
Malaiyum Patta AilasaThe mountain is hit, heave-ho.
Adi Karuththa Pulla AilasaHey, my dark-skinned girl, heave-ho.
En Senbagame AilasaMy Senbagam flower, heave-ho.
Yeh Sevaththa Pulla AilasaHey, my fair-skinned girl, heave-ho.
En Singariye AilasaMy beautiful one, heave-ho.
Lalakku Dol Dappi MaDance to the rhythm of the drum, girl!
Kanne GangammaMy darling Gangamma.
Un Iduppa Suththi Thiruppi ParammaTwirl around and show off your waist, dear.
Ennai Illama Vilakku EriyumaCan a lamp ever burn without any oil?
Kanne GangammaMy darling Gangamma.
Maram Izhukkura Kaiya ParammaLook at these hands that haul the heavy logs.
Hey Attak BattakHey, keep the rhythm going!
Dimikkadikkura Dol Baiya DapsaThe drum-boy is playing a playful beat.
Uttam Paru KapsaLook at that jump, it’s a total lie!
Apsakallu Maliya Aththu Pakkam VariyaHey girl, will you come over to the river bank?
Lalakku Dol Dappi MaDance to the rhythm of the drum, girl!
Kanne GangammaMy darling Gangamma.
Un Iduppa Suththi Thiruppi ParammaTwirl around and show off your waist, dear.
Ennai Illama Vilakku EriyumaCan a lamp ever burn without any oil?
Kanne GangammaMy darling Gangamma.
Maram Izhukkura Kaiya ParammaLook at these hands that haul the heavy logs.
Pinchula Poo PooththuA flower bloomed when it was just a bud,
Kai KaichaAnd then it bore its fruit.
Pulikkum Thratchai PazhameYou’re like a sour grape!
Inikku Sevvai KizhamaiToday is Tuesday,
Inikkum Goiya PazhameAnd you’re a sweet guava fruit.
Panchangam PathriukkenI’ve checked the ‘Panchangam’ ‘astrological almanac’.
Kanne GangammaMy dear Gangamma.
Nan Parisam Pottu Pakku MathuvenI’ll pay the dowry and exchange the wedding betel nuts.
Kannalam Agattume Ponne PonnammaLet our marriage happen, my golden girl.
Nan Kottai Yeri Kodiya NattuvenI’ll climb the fort and plant my flag of victory.
Ada Vetti Ippo Nee Varinchu KattuNow, tie your ‘dhoti’ ‘waist-cloth’ tight.
Thedhi Solluren Veluththu KattuI’ll give you the date; now show me what you’ve got!
Aaththadi Vambu EdhukkuOh my, why do you want to start all this trouble?
Unnai Anda VittaIf I let you come anywhere near me,
Aagadho Thappu KanakkuWon’t all my calculations go completely wrong?
Adi SakkaOh, wow!
Soodana Appam IrukkuI’ve got a hot ‘appam’ ‘sweet pancake’ right here.
Idha Thinna VittaIf I let you eat this,
Varadho Yeppam UnakkuWon’t you let out a big satisfied burp?
Hey Attak BattakHey, keep the rhythm going!
Dimikkadikkura Dol Baiya DapsaThe drum-boy is playing a playful beat.
Uttam Paru KapsaLook at that jump, it’s a total lie!
Apsakallu Maliya Aththu Pakkam VariyaHey girl, will you come over to the river bank?
Lalakku Dol Dappi MaDance to the rhythm of the drum, girl!
Kanne GangammaMy darling Gangamma.
Un Iduppa Suththi Thiruppi ParammaTwirl around and show off your waist, dear.
Ennai Illama Vilakku EriyumaCan a lamp ever burn without any oil?
Kanne GangammaMy darling Gangamma.
Maram Izhukkura Kaiya ParammaLook at these hands that haul the heavy logs.
Thilla Tangu TanguSwaying along to the rhythm,
Thiruppi Pottu VanguFlip it over and take it,
Illavitta YenguOr else you’ll just keep longing for it.
Pinnala Poo MudichuYou’ve tied flowers in your braid,
Ennai Thottu ThottuAnd by touching me over and over,
Poovai Pola Kasakka Pakkura HeyYou’re trying to crush me like a soft flower!
Munnala Then VadichuYou’re dripping honey right in front of me,
Ennai Alli AlliAnd by scooping me up in your arms,
Melum Keezhum Asaththa PakkuraYou’re trying to dazzle me from head to toe.
Adi Seeni Sakkara Sella KuttyHey, you’re my sweet little sugar cube.
Yendi Nikkura Romba EttiWhy are you standing so far away?
Needhandi Katti KarumbuYou’re a solid piece of sugarcane,
Unnai Suththi VarumAnd the one circling around you
Nandhandi Katta ErumbuIs me, your big black ant!
Aalana Sittu UnakkuFor a grown-up little bird like you,
Oru Jodi VandhaIf a partner finally comes along,
Yeradho Asai KirukkuWon’t a crazy desire start to rise within you?
Hey Attak BattakHey, keep the rhythm going!
Dimikkadikkura Dol Baiya DapsaThe drum-boy is playing a playful beat.
Uttam Paru KapsaLook at that jump, it’s a total lie!
Apsakallu Maliya Aththu Pakkam VariyaHey girl, will you come over to the river bank?
Vittakka Davu AdippanIf you give him a chance, he’ll start flirting.
Kitta NinnakaAnd if you stand too close,
Vedala Ponna Valachu Poduvan HeyHe’ll charm and trap the young girl!
Konji Pesi Sootta KelappuvanHe’ll talk sweetly and stir up the heat,
Sokki PonakkaAnd if she gets dazed by his words,
Kundu Chattiyil Kuthira YeruvanHe’ll try to act like a big hero in a tiny space!
Lalakku Dol Dappi MaDance to the rhythm of the drum, girl!
Kanne GangammaMy darling Gangamma.
Un Iduppa Suththi Thiruppi ParammaTwirl around and show off your waist, dear.
Ennai Illama Vilakku EriyumaCan a lamp ever burn without any oil?
Kanne GangammaMy darling Gangamma.
Maram Izhukkura Kaiya ParammaLook at these hands that haul the heavy logs.
Laalaku Dole Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Laalaku Dole’ explore the grind of work and tender addresses, and Deva, Rajasri, Mano and S. Janaki star in ‘Laalaku Dole’ from Suriyan.