Velmurugan, A.J. Daniel, and Gnana Karavel present ‘Ooru Nalla Ooru’ from the album ‘Kabadi Bro’. Lyricist Gnanakaravel and composer A J Daniel build a rowdy folk anthem about defiant camaraderie. The track pulses with unapologetic energy celebrating outsider status.
Released: March 4, 2023
Ooru Nalla Ooru
A.J. Daniel | Velmurugan • From “Kabadi Bro”
Ooru Nalla Ooru Lyrics Meaning A.J. Daniel | Velmurugan | Kabadi Bro
Gnanakaravel’s verses reject societal judgments with lines like ‘We don’t wish fights but won’t hide from blows’. The lyricist demands mental sharpness over brute force for group entry: ‘Sharpen minds to walk with us’.
Ooru Nalla OoruThe town is a good town.
Aana Enga Kadha VeruBut our story is different.
Dhristti Pottu PolaLike a ‘ward-off-evil’ black dot,
Nanga Konja Peruwe’re a small bunch.
Adi Thadi PannaTo get into rough brawls,
Nanga Asapattadhillawe’ve never wished for it.
Adi Odha VangaTo take hits and kicks,
Nanga Vetka Patatdhillawe’ve never felt ashamed.
Sorimuthu AiyanaruOh Lord Sorimuthu Aiyanar,
Pugalathan Soli Adising his praises and dance!
Silarkattum Utchi MudiLet the tuft of hair on your head spin,
Silipi Yadishake it loose and dance!
Kozhambunna Kotta PuliIn the curry, we’re the sour tamarind.
Kadunna Vari PuliIn the forest, we’re the striped tiger.
Kabadinna Payum PuliIn Kabadi, we’re the pouncing tiger.
Adida GilliHit it, champion!
Mudhal Varam Thala PadamFirst week, it’s a Thala movie.
Banner VeippomWe’ll put up banners.
Veyilukku KarukamaWithout getting scorched by the sun,
Kuda Pudippomwe’ll hold up umbrellas.
Maru Varam ThalapathiNext week, if Thalapathi’s
Padamum Vandhamovie also comes out,
Kallatthan Kala Kattato make the collection box overflow,
Thenga Udaippomwe’ll smash coconuts.
Anga Konjam KarappomWe’ll milk a little there,
Inga Konjam Karappomwe’ll milk a little here.
Chiyan Padam Eppom VarumWhen will Chiyan’s movie come?
ThudippomWe’ll be waiting eagerly.
Enga YarumeNone of us here,
Nalalvana Ninaikalathink we are good people.
Naangalum EngalaAnd we, about ourselves,
Nallavannu Sollikkaladon’t claim to be good.
Vallalu ParambaraWe come from a lineage of philanthropists,
Veliyila Sollikka Virumbalabut we don’t like to brag about it outside.
Veriyethi Seendi VittaIf you provoke us and rile us up,
Vedikundavoomwe’ll become like bombs.
Veliyalu Thummal PottaIf an outsider sneezes at us,
Kolariduvomwe’ll cause total chaos.
Theruvukkul Nanga PonaWhen we walk into the street,
Vanakkam Vaikkato make people greet us,
Briyani Beer Vangibuying biryani and beer,
Koduthiduvomwe’ll give it to them.
Vambhu Sanda IzhuppomWe’ll pick unnecessary fights.
Moonji Veengi KidappomWe’ll lie around with swollen faces.
Then Edukka PonaBut like we just went to gather honey,
Ponnu Nadippomwe’ll pretend the swelling is nothing.
Kathiya TheettunaIf you sharpen a knife,
Kathirikka Narukkalamyou can chop eggplants.
Puthiya TheetunaIf you sharpen your mind,
Enga Kooda Nadakkalamyou can walk with us.
Edhukku VilambaramWhy do we need advertisement?
Nanga IppomWe are now,
Delhi Kku Kilambromheading off to Delhi.
Ooru Nalla OoruThe town is a good town.
Aana Enga Kadha VeruBut our story is different.
Dhristti Pottu PolaLike a ‘ward-off-evil’ black dot,
Nanga Konja Peruwe’re a small bunch.
Adi Thadi PannaTo get into rough brawls,
Nanga Asapattadhillawe’ve never wished for it.
Adi Odha VangaTo take hits and kicks,
Nanga Vetka Patatdhillawe’ve never felt ashamed.
Sorimuthu AiyanaruOh Lord Sorimuthu Aiyanar,
Pugalathan Soli Adising his praises and dance!
Silarkattum Utchi MudiLet the tuft of hair on your head spin,
Silipi Yadishake it loose and dance!
Kozhambunna Kotta PuliIn the curry, we’re the sour tamarind.
Kadunna Vari PuliIn the forest, we’re the striped tiger.
Kabadinna Payum PuliIn Kabadi, we’re the pouncing tiger.
Adida GilliHit it, champion!
Ooru Nalla Ooru Music Video
Kabadi Bro’s soundtrack offers clear Tamil lyrics meaning about loyalty beyond social approval. A J Daniel’s percussion-driven arrangement matches the self-assured rebellion in Gnanakaravel’s writing.