Bharath Sankar composed Yela Yelo for the Mandela album, featuring Arivu’s lyricism and vocals. This folk track energizes with joyful village scenes. Arivu crafts earthy celebrations around human presence. Rhythmic percussion drives its communal spirit.
Released: March 27, 2021
Yela Yelo
Arivu | Bharath Sankar • From “Mandela”
Mandela’s Yela Yelo Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Arivu illustrates flowers blooming at the mention of Perazhagan. Natural elements like sun smiles transform ordinary moments. Palm-leaf swings and hailstones bridges materialize through drum beats.
Yela Yelo YelalaiyeloOh, hey, oh-lay-lee-oh.
Yela Yelo YelalaiyeloOh, hey, oh-lay-lee-oh.
Perazhagan Un Pera SolliHandsome one, just by saying your name,
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Poguthammo Oru VadamalliA globe amaranth flower passes by.
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Olathatti Oru Oonjala KattiA swing has been built from palm leaves,
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Thoosuthatti Kudi PugunthathammoAnd after dusting it off, someone has moved in.
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Melam Kotti Oru Vethala PottiThe drums are playing for a ‘betel leaf’ box,
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Megathukke Thanthi AdikkuthummoIt feels like a message is being sent to the clouds.
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Savarakkathi MinnukuthummoA barber’s razor is flashing,
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Evara Patthi NenaikuthummoWho is it thinking about?
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum.
Vasamalli Oru Vartha SolliThe jasmine speaks a word,
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Vagudeduthu Mella VaruthummoAnd slowly arrives with its hair parted.
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Kathula Than Oru Seidhi VandhuA piece of news came on the wind,
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Nethayellam Alli MudinjathammoGathering and tying up all of yesterday.
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Kattumalli Andha Kadhaiya SolliThe wild jasmine tells that story,
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Pattu Onnu Inga PadikuthummoAnd sings a song right here.
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum.
Kuthala Seemaikku Muthada PovuthuA kiss is going to the Kuthalam region,
Thakkana Boomikku Thanneerum PayudhuWater is flowing to the southern lands.
Kuthazha Poovukku Kacheri KooduthuA concert is happening for the Kuthazha flower,
Mathala Tholukku Manjalum SeruthuAnd turmeric is being added to the ‘mridangam’ drum’s skin.
Perazhagan Un Pera SolliHandsome one, just by saying your name,
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Poguthammo Oru PonnanganniA ‘dwarf copperleaf’ plant passes by.
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Aalangatti Oru Palam KattiA bridge has been built from hailstones,
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Aarudhala Vadhu SeruthammoAnd comfort has come to join us.
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum,
Kayamellam Ippa AruthammoAll the wounds have now healed,
ThanthathinaWith the beat of the drum.
Chithira Veyilu Sillunnu KayudhuThe summer sun is shining with a chill,
Nethili Meenukku Nithira PovudhuThe little anchovy fish is falling asleep.
Kathiri Valanju Kammalum AvudhuAn eggplant has bent and become an earring,
Koppara Vanamum Pothunnu ThoovudhuAnd the dried coconut sprinkles as if saying ‘that’s enough’.
Kooraiyilla KottaikullaInside the roofless fort,
Sooriyanum SirikkuthummoEven the sun is smiling.
Savarakkathi MinnukuthummoA barber’s razor is flashing,
Sooriyanum SirikkuthummoEven the sun is smiling.
Yela Yelo YelalaiyeloOh, hey, oh-lay-lee-oh.
Yela Yelo YelalaiyeloOh, hey, oh-lay-lee-oh.
Yela Yelo Music Video
Mandela’s Yela Yelo focuses on collective delight. Understand the lyrics meaning through nature-infused festivities. Translation reveals interconnectedness with the environment.