Vijay Antony’s 2008 album Panthayam remixes Ceylon Manohar’s folk classic with high-energy vocals from MK Balaji and Megha. Composed by Antony, this version adds heavy electronic beats to the original call-and-response humor.
Released: November 10, 2008
Surangani
Mk Balaji | Vijay Antony • From “Panthayam -2008”
Surangani Lyrics Meaning Mk Balaji | Vijay Antony | Panthayam -2008
Ceylon Manohar’s lyrics warn a suitor about comical risks at different hours. A father waits with a double-barreled gun at one, while a mother threatens with a ‘Moore Market shoe’ at two. Lines like ‘There’s rice, there’s dal, but I can’t cook’ blend frustration with humor.
HaeHey!
Kaathal GaanaA song of love.
Kaathal GaanaA song of love.
SuranganiSurangani.
RemixRemix.
SuranganiSurangani.
RemixRemix.
SuranganiSurangani.
Surangani SuranganiSurangani, Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
Maalu Maalu MaaluFish, fish, fish.
Suranganikka MaaluFish for Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
SuranganiSurangani.
Surangani SuranganiSurangani, Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
Maalu Maalu MaaluFish, fish, fish.
Suranganikka MaaluFish for Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
Kumthalakkadi Kala Kala KalaKumthalakkadi kala kala kala.
Hu HaHu ha!
Hu HaHu ha!
Kumthalakkadi Kala Kala KalaKumthalakkadi kala kala kala.
Hu HaHu ha!
Hu HaHu ha!
AyyoOh no!
HaeiHey!
AmmaMom!
EnnaWhat?
AyyoOh no!
PaarkuraYou’re looking.
AmmaMom!
HaeiHey!
If You Want To Meet MeIf you want to meet me,
DarlingDarling,
Do Not Come At OneDon’t come at one.
YaenWhy?
Daddy Will Be Waiting With ADaddy will be waiting with a
Double Barrel GunDouble-barreled gun.
If You Want To Meet MeIf you want to meet me,
DarlingDarling,
Do Not Come At TwoDon’t come at two.
My Mummy Will Be Waiting With AMy mummy will be waiting with a
Moore Market Shoe‘Moore Market’ shoe.
YabbaOh boy!
YabbaOh boy!
Oru ManikkuAt one o’clock,
Enna Neeyum Paakka VaraathaeDon’t you come to see me.
Ayyo Appan Kaaran SuttuduvaanOh no, my father will shoot you down,
MaatikidathaeSo don’t get caught.
Rendu ManikkuAt two o’clock,
Enna Neeyum Paakka VaraathaeDon’t you come to see me.
En Ammavoda SeruppulaFrom my mother’s slipper,
Adi Vaangi PudaathaeDon’t get yourself beaten up.
ThodaaGet lost!
Come OnCome on.
Thappichu PodaRun away and escape.
SuranganiSurangani.
Surangani SuranganiSurangani, Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
Maalu Maalu MaaluFish, fish, fish.
Suranganikka MaaluFish for Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
All : YabbaAll: Oh boy!
Hu HaHu ha!
Hu HaHu ha!
All : YabbaAll: Oh boy!
Hu HaHu ha!
Hu HaHu ha!
Arisirukku ParuppirukkuI have rice and I have lentils,
Aakka MudiyalaeBut I can’t cook a meal.
Pakkathu Veetula Ponnu IrukkuThere’s a girl in the house next door,
Paakka MudiyalaBut I can’t catch a glimpse.
Paeru Ennanu ThairiyamaI don’t have the courage to ask
Kaekka MudiyalaWhat her name really is.
Kai Irunthum Kaal IrunthumEven with my hands and my legs,
Aata MudiyalaI just can’t dance.
Kootathila Chinna Ponnu MaatikittaalaamThey say a young girl got caught in the crowd.
Kooda Vantha Chinna PayyanThe young boy who came along
Idichi PaarthaanamBumped into her to check.
Maatikitta Chinna KuttyThat little girl who got caught
Moraichi PaarthaalamStared at him in anger.
Idichi Ninna Chinnap PayyanBut that boy who stood there bumping her
Ilichi PaarthaanamJust grinned back sheepishly.
SuranganiSurangani.
Surangani SuranganiSurangani, Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
Maalu Maalu MaaluFish, fish, fish.
Suranganikka MaaluFish for Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
SuranganiSurangani.
Surangani SuranganiSurangani, Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
Maalu Maalu MaaluFish, fish, fish.
Suranganikka MaaluFish for Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
Ootiyila MaamanukkuMy uncle in Ooty
Malaiyila VeeduHas a house on the hill.
Veetukulla Kulir AdichaIf the cold hits you inside,
Whisky A PoduPour yourself a Wh#sky.
Soodu Konjam YerichinnaaOnce the heat rises a little,
Sudhiyila PaaduStart singing in tune.
Jodikkoru PonnirukkuThere’s a girl for every pair,
Duet PaaduSo sing a duet.
HaeiHey!
Maadi Veettu MachaanukkuThe cousin in the upstairs house
Oru Maadhiriyaa AasaiHas a strange kind of desire.
Madhurai Veeran SaamipolaLike the deity Madurai Veeran,
Aattuthu MeesaiHis mustache twirls.
Vayasu Vantha Ponna PaathuWhen he sees a girl who’s come of age,
Yenguthu PesaHe yearns to speak.
Avala PaakathadaDon’t look at her, man,
Pottuduvaa Eve Teasing CaseahShe’ll slap a ‘harassment’ case on you.
Surangani SuranganiSurangani, Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
Maalu Maalu MaaluFish, fish, fish.
Suranganikka MaaluFish for Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
Surangani SuranganiSurangani, Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
Maalu Maalu MaaluFish, fish, fish.
Suranganikka MaaluFish for Surangani.
Suranganikka Maalu GennavaaDid he bring the fish for Surangani?
Surangani Music Video
Playful social observations define the Surangani lyrics translation. This Tamil party track uses exaggerated scenarios to mock daily awkwardness and misplaced bravado.