Madurai Lyrics Meaning – Konjam Pesinaal Yenna | Anthony Daasan
Anthony Daasan brings Madurai to life in his song from the album ‘Konjam Pesinaal Yenna’. Raajasheela Raajaraajan writes lyrics that celebrate the city’s culture and history, while Deepan Chakravarthy composes a melody that matches its vibrant spirit. The track is a love letter to Madurai’s bravery, pride, and unique identity.
Released: January 14, 2023
Madurai
Anthony Daasan • From “Konjam Pesinaal Yenna”
Lyricist
Raajasheela Raajaraajan
Composer
Deepan Chakravarthy B
Konjam Pesinaal Yenna’s Madurai Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Raajasheela Raajaraajan mentions jasmine flowers and Tamil’s birthplace to highlight Madurai’s essence. The songwriter also talks about local dishes like Ayerai fish curry and Jigarthanda, creating a vivid sense of place. The phrase ‘This is the Athens that lies in the East’ sums up the city’s rich heritage.
Ye Mannoda VeerathukkumFor the bravery of this soil,
Malliyappoo VasathukkumAnd the fragrance of jasmine flowers,
Enga Ooru Themmadurai ThanyaOur city is indeed Madurai.
Ye Mangatha PasathukkumFor its unending affection,
Okkali RosathukkumAnd its fierce pride,
Enga Ooru Themmadurai ThanyaOur city is indeed Madurai.
Tamizh PorandhaThis is the very soil
Mannu Idhu ThanyaWhere Tamil was born.
Andha Thimir ThaneThat very boldness
Enga Gethu PoyaIs our swagger, friend.
Idhu Meenatchi AalumThis is the city ruled by Goddess Meenakshi,
Ooru ThanyaIt’s true.
Inga MeesaigalHere, mustaches
Othu PogumeyaWill stand united.
Anboda Andi Inga VanthaIf you come here with love,
Asarama AtharippoomayaWe’ll support you without hesitation.
Alapparaiya Kootta Inga VanthaIf you come here to cause trouble,
Enga Aruvalum Bathil Sollum PoyaOur powerful will gives its answer, friend.
Aama MaplaYes, buddy.
Ayerai Meen KolambumAyerai fish curry,
Amma Mess KolavumAnd Amma Mess’s kulambu,
Adi Kothu ParottavumAnd chopped parotta,
Amsavalli BiriyaniumahaAnd Amsavalli Biryani.
Aattukkal SoupumMutton leg soup,
Karichukka VaruvalumAnd mutton fry,
Vedakozhi KolambumSpicy chicken curry,
KaridhosaiyumAnd black dosa,
Kalakki MuttaiyumAnd kalakki egg.
Ye Artha Rathiri KoodaHey, even at midnight,
Soru Podum OoruyaIt’s a city that serves food.
Thinnu Soodu Yeri PoonaIf you eat and get too heated,
Jigarthanda IrukkeyaThere’s Jigarthanda ‘a cooling almond drink’, isn’t there?
Thiruvizhanu VandhaIf you come for a festival,
Semma MassuIt’s super awesome.
Enga Othumaiya KolaikaTo break our unity,
Illa ChanceuThere’s no chance.
Ada Enga Oorukku EppavumOh, our city always has
Thani FansIts own unique fans.
Idhu Kezhakke IrukkumThis is the Athens
AthensuThat lies in the East.
Eh Kezhadi SollumeHey, Keezhadi will tell
Namma Patan KadhaiyaThe story of our ancestors.
Aagamotham Nam Verin AdaiyalamAltogether, we’re the symbol of our roots.
Enga Ooru YaThat’s our city.
Ye Mannoda VeerathukkumFor the bravery of this soil,
Malliyappoo VasathukkumAnd the fragrance of jasmine flowers,
Enga Ooru Themmadurai ThanyaOur city is indeed Madurai.
Ye Mangatha PasathukkumFor its unending affection,
Okkali RosathukkumAnd its fierce pride,
Enga Ooru Themmadurai ThanyaOur city is indeed Madurai.
Tamizh PorandhaThis is the very soil
Mannu Idhu ThanyaWhere Tamil was born.
Andha Thimir ThaneThat very boldness
Enga Gethu PoyaIs our swagger, friend.
Idhu Meenatchi AalumThis is the city ruled by Goddess Meenakshi,
Ooru ThanyaIt’s true.
Inga MeesaigalHere, mustaches
Othu PogumeyaWill stand united.
Oru Thayi Pulla Pola NangaLike children of one mother, we
Othumaiya Vazhum Ooru ThayaLive united in this city.
Oru Kavili Paiya Ulla VandhaIf a mischievous guy comes in here,
Oru Varam Vachi UripomyaWe’ll teach him a lesson within a week.
The meaning behind ‘Madurai’ is a celebration of the city’s culture and unity. Featuring Anthony Daasan, the song from ‘Konjam Pesinaal Yenna’ offers a heartfelt tribute to Madurai’s pride and history.
