A potent anthem, Thennaadu emerges from the film Bison Kaalamaadan, vibrantly voiced by Satyan. This Tamil track, directed by Mari Selvaraj, deeply roots itself in the fierce spirit of a proud, agricultural community from the southern lands, celebrating their identity forged through labor and defiance. The song pulses with the raw energy of a people defined by their connection to the land and their reverence for their local deity, ‘Kaalamaadan’.
Bison Kaalamaadan’s Thennaadu Lyrics Translation in English
The translation of Thennaadu lyrics reveals a profound meaning, articulating both hardship and an unbreakable will. Mari Selvaraj’s verses beautifully depict a community that “sings in the muddy fields” and “sows with purpose,” while also acknowledging a history of “blame and pain.” This suffering has hardened them, turning them into “enemies” of injustice, and has showcased a narrative of resilience and a readiness to confront any challenge.
Thennaattu Desathula Vaazhum KoottamA community that lives in the southern lands,
Vaazhum Koottam Uzhavaadum Koottama living community, a farming community.
Oh Nandodum Seththukkulla Paadum KoottamOh, a community that sings in the muddy fields,
Paadum Koottam Vidhaa Podum Koottama singing community, a community that sows with purpose.
Paadum Koottam Payiraadum KoottamA singing community, a community where the crops dance.
Barani Aaru Paayum BhoomiThis is the land where the Bharani river flows.
Kaalamaadan Avandhaan SaamiKaalamaadan, he is our god.
Oh Yera Pooti Maara ThattiOh, we attach the plow and turn the soil,
Kolava Poduvomand then we raise a victory cry.
Heyy Tholai Siluppi Puzhudhi KilappaHey, we shake our shoulders and kick up the dust,
Aattam Aaduvomand then we perform our dance.
Enga Pattan Poottan Patta PaattaWe spoke of the songs our grandfathers and ancestors suffered through,
Kathaiya Pesunomas if they were stories.
Enga Pazhiyum Valiyum Vanjam SerkkaTo add vengeance for our blame and our pain,
Pagaiya Maarunomwe rose as enemies.
Oh Pagaiya MaarunomOh, we rose as enemies.
Sadhiyaadum OorukkullaIn a town that plots with conspiracy,
Madhi Thedum Kelvikkullawithin a question that seeks for wisdom,
Bathilaaga Vandha Saamithe god who came as the answer,
Thunaiyaaga Ninna Saamithe god who stood as our support.
Ho Kathiraadum CholakkullaWithin the swaying corn stalks,
Veyilaadum Velikkullawithin the fields where the sunlight plays,
Nadhiyaaga Vandha Saamithe god who came as a river,
Pothiyaaga Pootha Saamithe god who bloomed as a treasure.
Poravazhi Paadha VeesumThe path you walk upon radiates
Unnudaiya Kaattu Vaasamyour wild, untamed scent.
Kambeduthu Pesum KaathilIn the wind that speaks with a staff in hand,
Kombeduthu Modhum Saamiyou are the god who clashes with your horns.
Vadaa KaalaaCome on, Kaala.
Madaa Nee ThaanYou are the floodgate.
Vidhi Koothaadaum KoottukkullaWithin this gathering where fate dances its play,
Kaalam Emmaane Kaalam Emmaanetime is our lord, time is our lord.
Kanavu Emmaane Kaadhal EmmaaneThe dream is our lord, love is our lord.
Kaadhal Emmaane Kanneer EmmaaneLove is our lord, tears are our lord.
Thennaattu Desathula Vaazhum KoottamA community that lives in the southern lands,
Vaazhum Koottam Uzhavaadum Koottama living community, a farming community.
Oh Nandodum Seththukkulla Paadum KoottamOh, a community that sings in the muddy fields,
Paadum Koottam Vidhaa Podum Koottama singing community, a community that sows with purpose.
Paadum Koottam Payiraadum KoottamA singing community, a community where the crops dance.
Barani Aaru Paayum BhoomiThis is the ground where the Barani river runs.
Kaalamaadan Avandhaan SaamiKaalamaadan, he is our deity.
Oh Yera Pooti Maara ThattiOh, we ready the plow and work the earth,
Kolava Poduvomand then we shout our joyful songs.
Heyy Tholai Siluppi Puzhudhi KilappaHey, we stir up the dust with a shake of our bodies,
Aattam Aaduvomand then we dance our dance.
Enga Pattan Poottan Patta PaattaWe told the tales of our forefathers’ hardships
Kathaiya Pesunomand the songs they endured.
Enga Pazhiyum Valiyum Vanjam SerkkaTo channel our pain and the blame we faced into vengeance,
The track’s powerful storytelling is further amplified on screen by Dhruv Vikram, whose portrayal embodies the grounded strength of this community. Nivas K Prasanna’s composition carries the song’s emotional weight, blending traditional folk sounds with a compelling rhythm that mirrors the people’s unwavering spirit. The music reflects the energetic tempo of a community that stirs up dust with a shake of their bodies, performing their dance as an act of assertion and pride, making the song an authentic and resounding declaration of their heritage within the narrative of Bison Kaalamaadan.
