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Lyrics & meaning

Aaluma Doluma

From Vedalam · 2015

Lyricist
Rokesh
Singers
Anirudh Ravichander, Badshah
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Movie name
Vedalam
Movie release year
2015
Lyrics added on
22 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaluma doluma
Aisalakkadi maaluma
Therichu kaleechunnu
Giraakivutta saaluma
Arikallu karikallu
Koththuvutta kalakallu
Paluchunu palapalakudhu
Mitta mela local-u
Damukunna dubukkunna
Dolakadham kumukuna
Dubukkuna dumaangoli
Epdi pona enakkenna
Karukkuna murukkuna
Thavadaiyadhaan yerakkuna
Irukkuna sarakkuna
Ondiyadha unekinna
Aaluma doluma…aaaa…
Aaluma doluma
Aisalakkadi maaluma
Therichu kaleechunnu
Giraakivutta saaluma
Arikallu karikallu
Koththuvutta kalakallu
Paluchunu palapalakudhu
Mitta mela local-u
Raanga rawahdhaan
Rowdiyaanen joeveadhaan
Thutta kuduthuputta
Kuththu vuyum sovathaan
Robbery forgery
Mokka sceneu boreuda
Matta panniputta
Majaa mela peruda
Eguruna thoguruna
Silentadhaan navuruna
Tholukula soruvuna
Dokka avuru maattina
Poruladhaan idupula
Vachen vayasu thuduppula
Ilukkiren polakkaren
Rowdynu adhuppula
Aaluma doluma..aaa…..
Aaluma doluma
Aisalakkadi maaluma
Therichu kaleechunnu
Giraakivutta saaluma
Getha vidadha
Pangu getha vidadha
Nee yerinaalum vaarunaalum
Getha vidadha
Getha vidadha
Pangu getha vidadha
Evan seerinaalum maarunaalum
Getha vidadha
Aaluma doluma…
Doluma aalumaa…
Aaluma doluma…
Aisalakkadi maaluma
Therichu kaleechunnu
Giraakivutta saaluma
Arikallu karikallu
Koththuvutta kalakallu
Paluchunu palapalakudhu
Mitta mela local-u
Damukunna dubukkunna
Dolakadham kumukuna
Dubukkuna dumaangoli
Epdi pona enakkenna
Karukkuna murukkuna
Thavadaiyadhaan yerakkuna
Irukkuna sarakkuna
Ondiyadha unekinna
Aaluma doluma…aaaa…
Aaluma doluma
Aisalakkadi maaluma
Therichu kaleechunnu
Giraakivutta saaluma
Arikallu karikallu
Koththuvutta kalakallu
Paluchunu palapalakudhu
Mitta mela local-u
Aaluma Doluma!
Aisalakkadi Maaluma!
Splattering and shattering,
Isn't this swagger more than enough?
Sharp rocks and charcoal stones,
Stirring up a stormy beat!
Sparkles and flashes bright,
Pure local swag wrapped in sweet style!
Thumping hard and bumping loud,
The drumbeat pounds away,
Cracking open with a pop,
Whatever happens, what do I care?
Searing hot and twisted tight,
Smashed their jaw right down!
Tightened up and slipped away,
What's it to you if I'm on my own?
Aaluma Doluma... Aah...
Aaluma Doluma!
Aisalakkadi Maaluma!
Splattering and shattering,
Isn't this swagger more than enough?
Sharp rocks and charcoal stones,
Stirring up a stormy beat!
Sparkles and flashes bright,
Pure local swag wrapped in sweet style!
Acted a little tough and rough,
And became a gangster in full style!
Once the cash is handed over,
The strikes land clean and smooth!
Robbery and forgery,
Such petty stuff is so boring, man!
Knock someone flat to the ground,
And you get top fame with pure thrill!
Leaped ahead and pushed through,
Slipped away without a sound!
Tucked the blade right in,
And he fell into the trap!
Got a weapon tucked at my waist,
Riding on the energy of my youth!
Tearing through and smashing down,
Firing things up like a true gangster!
Aaluma Doluma... Aah...
Aaluma Doluma!
Aisalakkadi Maaluma!
Splattering and shattering,
Isn't this swagger more than enough?
Don't lose your swagger!
Partner, never drop your swagger!
Whether you rise to the top or wipe out,
Don't lose your swagger!
Don't lose your swagger!
Partner, never drop your swagger!
No matter who snarls or turns against you,
Don't lose your swagger!
Aaluma Doluma...
Doluma Aaluma...
Aaluma Doluma...
Aisalakkadi Maaluma!
Splattering and shattering,
Isn't this swagger more than enough?
Sharp rocks and charcoal stones,
Stirring up a stormy beat!
Sparkles and flashes bright,
Pure local swag wrapped in sweet style!
Thumping hard and bumping loud,
The drumbeat pounds away,
Cracking open with a pop,
Whatever happens, what do I care?
Searing hot and twisted tight,
Smashed their jaw right down!
Tightened up and slipped away,
What's it to you if I'm on my own?
Aaluma Doluma... Aah...
Aaluma Doluma!
Aisalakkadi Maaluma!
Splattering and shattering,
Isn't this swagger more than enough?
Sharp rocks and charcoal stones,
Stirring up a stormy beat!
Sparkles and flashes bright,
Pure local swag wrapped in sweet style!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Aaluma Doluma' is an iconic North Chennai (Madras) local folk dance track (kuthu song) filled with high-energy slang, rhyming couplets, and fast-paced beats. The song captures a carefree, fearless street attitude where the protagonist celebrates local culture, raw swagger (Gethu), and unbothered toughness in the face of conflict or challenges. Through punchy rhythmic jargon and playful slang phrases, the lyrics emphasize staying grounded in local roots while maintaining supreme confidence and style regardless of life's ups and downs. The overall mood is vibrant, energetic, and unapologetically bold, serving as a anthem of attitude and street celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Arikallu karikallu”

The second letters 'li/ri' match in 'Arikallu' and 'Karikallu', creating rhythmic flow.

Onomatopoeia

“Damukunna dubukkunna”

'Damukunna dubukkunna' uses sound-imitative words to evoke pounding drumbeats and chaos.

Slang Rhyme / Alliteration

“Robbery forgery”

'Robbery forgery' uses English loanwords with rhyming endings to heighten the street vernacular.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Getha vidadha”

The phrase 'Getha vidadha' is repeated at the start and end of lines to reinforce the core theme of holding onto confidence.

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Trivia

'Aaluma Doluma' became a massive chartbuster and cultural phenomenon across Tamil Nadu upon its release in 2015. Lyricist Rokesh extensively used authentic North Chennai (Madras Baashai) slang words like 'Aaluma', 'Doluma', 'Kaleechu', and 'Gethu'. Composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the song features Punjabi rap sensation Badshah making his Tamil debut alongside Anirudh on vocals.

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