Gama Gama Cover Art

Gama Gama Lyrics

From the movie Jothi

Gama Gama Song Lyrics is the track from Jothi Tamil Film – 1983, Starring Mohan, Ambika, Silk Smitha, Sathyajith, Goundamani, Vinu Chakravarthy, Loose Mohan, Usilai Mani, Haja Sheriff, K.K. Soundar. This song was sung by மலேசியா வாசுதேவன் மற்றும் எஸ். பி. சைலஜா. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Gangai Amaran.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

I
Music DirectorIlayaraja
GA
LyricistGangai Amaran

Singers

மவ
Singerமலேசியா வாசுதேவன் மற்றும் எஸ். பி. சைலஜா

Star Cast

Mohan
ActorMohan
Ambika
ActorAmbika

S… saa…

S… saa…

S… ree…

S… ree…

S… gaa… S… maa…

Gamagama gamagama gamagama gamagama

Gamagamagama suda chuda Kari kozhambu
Thala thalannu kodhikkudhadaa…aa…

Gamagamagama suda chuda Kari kozhambu
Thala thalannu kodhikkudhadaa

Samaiyalum nadakkudhu

Nadakkattum nadakkattum

Sabalatha kodukkudhu

Kodukkattum kodukkattum

Samaiyalum nadakkudhu Sabalatha kodukkudhu
Engaennu theriyalaiyae

Pasikkudhadaa adi vayiru

Thudikkudhadaa pala uyiru Pasikkudhadaa adi vayiru
Thudikkudhadaa pala uyiru

Gamagamagama suda chuda Kari kozhambu
Thala thalannu kodhikkudhadaa haei

Saa paa saappaattukku

Thadheenginatthom Thadheenginatthom sabaash

Teakkum teakkum kooda

Thadheenginatthom

Thadheenginatthom sabaash

Athaan thadheenginatthom

Maamaa thadheenginatthom

Paappaa thadheenginatthom

Ellaam thadheenginatthom

Saandhaiyae thaan Kazhuvida thaan daa
Powder poosurom

Aamaa sankara dhaas Saamigal potta
Paatta paadurom

Saandhaiyae thaan Kazhuvida thaan daa
Powder poosurom Aamaa sankara dhaas saamigal potta
Paatta paadurom Iravil muzhikkirom pagalil urangurom
Thiraiyin maraivilae siraiyil irukkurom

Vasadhiyilae sila pozhudhu

Asadhiyilae pala pozhudhu

Nallaa thaan soraakki Naama thinnu naalum aachu

Gamagamagama suda chuda Kari kozhambu
Thala thalannu kodhikkudhadaa

Samaiyalum nadakkudhu

Nadakkattum nadakkattum

Sabalatha kodukkudhu

Kodukkattum kodukkattum

Samaiyalum nadakkudhu Sabalatha kodukkudhu
Engaennu theriyalaiyae

Pasikkudhadaa adi vayiru

Thudikkudhadaa pala uyiru Pasikkudhadaa adi vayiru
Thudikkudhadaa pala uyiru

Raajaadhi raaja Raaja kula thilaga…
Raajaadhi raaja…

Daei daei niruthu niruthu Pasi naerathula yaendaa
Naadaga paatta paadra podaa

Raathiriyil raaja kumaaran Vaesham poduvom
Raajaadhi raaja raaja maartthaanda Raaja gambeera
Raaja kula thilaga soora dheera Veera adhi paraakrama
Raathiri raajaa paraak paraak paraak

Raathiriyil raaja kumaaran Vaesham poduvom

Aa… kaalaiyilae Kanji illaamae gosham poduvom

Karnan vaeshathil

Vaari vazhangurom

Vaesham kalachadhum

Ammaa kaiya yaendhurom

Kalai ulagam thavikkudhadaa Nela kolanju kedakkudhadaa

Koothaadi nam vaazhkka Kaathaadi pol aachu
Gamagamagama suda chuda Kari kozhambu
Thala thalannu kodhikkudhadaa

Samaiyalum nadakkudhu

Nadakkattum nadakkattum

Sabalatha kodukkudhu

Kodukkattum kodukkattum

Samaiyalum nadakkudhu Sabalatha kodukkudhu
Engaennu theriyalaiyae

Pasikkudhadaa adi vayiru

Thudikkudhadaa pala uyiru Pasikkudhadaa adi vayiru
Thudikkudhadaa pala uyiru Pasikkudhadaa adi vayiru
Thudikkudhadaa pala uyiru

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song from the 1983 film 'Jothi' poignantly captures the stark contrast between the glamorous facade of stage artists and their harsh, hungry reality. The recurring imagery of a "bubbling, hot meat curry" serves as a powerful metaphor for their intense, unfulfilled hunger and desires. The lyrics humorously yet sadly depict their daily lives: performing grand roles as kings and princes at night, singing famous theatrical songs, only to face poverty and beg for food in the morning.

The song highlights the struggles of the performing arts community, where artists put on a brave face and elaborate costumes ("apply powder to wash away dirt") but live in a "prison behind the curtain." It's a commentary on the instability of their profession, where their lives are as unpredictable as a kite, and the "world of art is suffering." The repeated cries of hunger underscore the deep-seated desperation beneath their theatrical grandeur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Gama Gama?

Gama Gama is sung by மலேசியா வாசுதேவன் மற்றும் எஸ். பி. சைலஜா.

Which movie is Gama Gama from?

The song Gama Gama is featured in the movie Jothi.

Who wrote the lyrics for Gama Gama?

The lyrics for Gama Gama were written by Gangai Amaran with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Gama Gama lyrics?

Yes! Gama Gama lyrics from Jothi include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Gama Gama lyrics?

This song from the 1983 film 'Jothi' poignantly captures the stark contrast between the glamorous facade of stage artists and their harsh, hungry reality. The recurring imagery of a "bubbling, hot meat curry" serves as a powerful metaphor for their intense, unfulfilled hunger and desires. The lyrics humorously yet sadly depict their daily lives: performing grand roles as kings and princes at night, singing famous theatrical songs, only to face poverty and beg for food in the morning. The song highlights the struggles of the performing arts community, where artists put on a brave face and elaborate costumes ("apply powder to wash away dirt") but live in a "prison behind the curtain." It's a commentary on the instability of their profession, where their lives are as unpredictable as a kite, and the "world of art is suffering." The repeated cries of hunger underscore the deep-seated desperation beneath their theatrical grandeur.

Song Details

Song NameGama Gama
MovieJothi
Singersமலேசியா வாசுதேவன் மற்றும் எஸ். பி. சைலஜா
LyricistGangai Amaran
LanguageTamil

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