Damakku Damakku Dum
From Azhagi · 2002
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singers
- Bhavatharani, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Azhagi2002
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| {Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Dama.. | Dama.. |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum} (2) | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Chorus | |
| Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae | Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky... |
| Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa | Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings? |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………….. | ... |
| Chorus | |
| Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae | Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky... |
| Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa | Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings? |
| Mottu vittu virinjirukkum poovukkullae | Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud, |
| Sottum thaena vandugalukku kaattanumaa | Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees? |
| Male | |
| Paravai polavae | Just like a bird, |
| Engum parakkum manasellaam | The mind that flies around everywhere, |
| Oru paravai polavae | Just like a bird, |
| Parakkum manasellaam | The mind that flies around, |
| Poothu kulungudhae..heyyy… | Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey! |
| Chorus | |
| Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae | Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky... |
| Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa | Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings? |
| Mottu vittu virinjirukkum poovukkullae | Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud, |
| Sottum thaena vandugalukku kaattanumaa | Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees? |
| Chorus | |
| Paravai polavae | Just like a bird, |
| Engum parakkum manasellaam | The mind that flies around everywhere, |
| Oru paravai polavae | Just like a bird, |
| Parakkum manasellaam | The mind that flies around, |
| Poothu kulungudhae..heyyy… | Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey! |
| Chorus | |
| …………………….. | ... |
| Chorus | |
| Kava kaaran paarkkaama | Without the watchman spotting us, |
| Kaachu kedukkum verkadalai | The fresh peanuts lying in the crop fields, |
| Edupoamaa..parippomaa… | Shall we pick them? Shall we pluck them? |
| Chorus | |
| Saruga kootti thee mootti | Gathering dry leaves and lighting a small fire, |
| Thiruttu kadalai adhil vaatti | Roasting those stolen peanuts over the flames, |
| varuppomaa…korippomaa… | Shall we fry them? Shall we munch on them? |
| Chorus | |
| Thenanjovai naayanam | Playing a pipe instrument made of coconut leaf stem, |
| Oorukkettida oodhanum | We must play it loudly for the whole village to hear! |
| Munthirithoppulla naadagam | A game/drama in the cashew groves, |
| Namm raathiri varaiyila aadanum | We should play and dance until nightfall! |
| Ada kattanum adhukku ettu mundhiri | Ah, we must buy eight cashew nuts for that, |
| Kannakku paathu vaangu….. | Calculate carefully and buy them... |
| Chorus | |
| Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae | Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky... |
| Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa | Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings? |
| Mottu vittu virinjirukkum poovukkullae | Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud, |
| Sottum thaena vandugalukku kaattanumaa | Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees? |
| Chorus | |
| Paravai polavae | Just like a bird, |
| Engum parakkum manasellaam | The mind that flies around everywhere, |
| Oru paravai polavae | Just like a bird, |
| Parakkum manasellaam | The mind that flies around, |
| Poothu kulungudhae..heyyy… | Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey! |
| Chorus | |
| Pazhathu vizhundha panam pazhatha | The ripe palmyra fruit that fell down, |
| Paarthu eduthu pakkuvamaa | Picking it up carefully, |
| Panguvachu rusippomaa… | Shall we share it and savor its taste? |
| Chorus | |
| Thoorukooda munnaala | Even before the drizzle begins, |
| Saaral pola eesalgal | Winged termites coming out like a light shower, |
| Pidippomaa… varuppomaa | Shall we catch them? Shall we roast them? |
| Female | |
| Ayyanaar koyilil | At the Ayyanar temple grounds, |
| School-u mudinja nerathil | When school gets over for the day, |
| Odi olinju adalam | We can play hide and seek, |
| Adi kandupidikka thedallaam | We can search to find each other, |
| Chorus | |
| Inga yaaru kaiyilum maatikkollaama | Without getting caught by anyone, |
| Veettukku odidallaam | We can run back home! |
| Female | |
| Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae | Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky... |
| Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa | Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings? |
| Female | |
| Paravai polavae | Just like a bird, |
| Jujumpumkuchum… | Jujumpumkuchum... (playful rhythmic sound) |
| Engum parakkum manasellaam | The mind that flies around everywhere, |
| Jujumpumkuchum… | Jujumpumkuchum... (playful rhythmic sound) |
| Oru paravai polavae | Just like a bird, |
| Parakkum manasellaam | The mind that flies around, |
| Poothu kulungudhae..heyyy… | Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey! |
| Chorus | |
| Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae | Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky... |
| Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa | Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings? |
| Mottu vittu virinjirukkum poovukkullae | Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud, |
| Sottum thaena vandugalukku kaattanumaa | Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees? |
| Chorus | |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Dama.. | Dama.. |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
| Damakku damakku dum | Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats) |
{ டமக்கு டமக்கு டம்
டமக்கு டமக்கு டம் டமக்கு
டமக்கு டம் டமக்கு டமக்கு
டம் டமக்கு டமக்கு டம்
டம .... டமக்கு டமக்கு டம்
டமக்கு டமக்கு டம் டமக்கு
டமக்கு டம் டமக்கு டமக்கு
டம் டமக்கு டமக்கு டம் } (2)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Dama..
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
சிட்டுச் சிட்டுக்
குருவி அந்த வானத்திலே
பட்டு றெக்க விரிக்கச்
சொல்லித் தரணுமா
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
...........................
...
சிட்டுச் சிட்டுக்
குருவி அந்த வானத்திலே
பட்டு றெக்க விரிக்கச்
சொல்லித் தரணுமா மொட்டு
விட்டு விரிஞ்சிருக்கும்
பூவுக்குள்ளே சொட்டும்
தேன வண்டுகளுக்கு
காட்டணுமா
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud,
Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees?
பறவை போலவே
எங்கும் பறக்கும் மனசெல்லாம்
ஒரு பறவை போலவே பறக்கும்
மனசெல்லாம் பூத்துக் குலுங்குதே
ஹேய்
Just like a bird,
The mind that flies around everywhere,
Just like a bird,
The mind that flies around,
Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey!
சிட்டுச் சிட்டுக்
குருவி அந்த வானத்திலே
பட்டு றெக்க விரிக்கச்
சொல்லித் தரணுமா மொட்டு
விட்டு விரிஞ்சிருக்கும்
பூவுக்குள்ளே சொட்டும்
தேன வண்டுகளுக்கு
காட்டணுமா
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud,
Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees?
பறவை போலவே
எங்கும் பறக்கும் மனசெல்லாம்
ஒரு பறவை போலவே பறக்கும்
மனசெல்லாம் பூத்துக் குலுங்குதே
ஹேய்
Just like a bird,
The mind that flies around everywhere,
Just like a bird,
The mind that flies around,
Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey!
...........................
...
காவக்காரன் பாக்காம
காச்சு கெடக்கும் வேர்கடலை
எடுப்போமா பறிப்போமா
..............................
Without the watchman spotting us,
The fresh peanuts lying in the crop fields,
Shall we pick them? Shall we pluck them?
சருக கூட்டித் தீமூட்டி
திருட்டு கடலை அதில் வாட்டி
வறுப்போமா கொறிப்போமா
..............................
Gathering dry leaves and lighting a small fire,
Roasting those stolen peanuts over the flames,
Shall we fry them? Shall we munch on them?
தென்னஞ் சோவை
நாயனம் ஊரு கேட்டிட
ஊதணும் முந்திரி தோப்புல
நாடகம் நாம் ராத்திரி வரையில
ஆடணும் அட கட்டணம் அதுக்கு
எட்டு முந்திரி கணக்குப் பாத்து
வாங்கு
Playing a pipe instrument made of coconut leaf stem,
We must play it loudly for the whole village to hear!
A game/drama in the cashew groves,
We should play and dance until nightfall!
Ah, we must buy eight cashew nuts for that,
Calculate carefully and buy them...
சிட்டுச் சிட்டுக்
குருவி அந்த வானத்திலே
பட்டு றெக்க விரிக்கச்
சொல்லித் தரணுமா மொட்டு
விட்டு விரிஞ்சிருக்கும்
பூவுக்குள்ளே சொட்டும்
தேன வண்டுகளுக்கு
காட்டணுமா
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud,
Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees?
பறவை போலவே
எங்கும் பறக்கும் மனசெல்லாம்
ஒரு பறவை போலவே பறக்கும்
மனசெல்லாம் பூத்துக் குலுங்குதே
ஹேய்
Just like a bird,
The mind that flies around everywhere,
Just like a bird,
The mind that flies around,
Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey!
பழுத்து விழுந்த பனம்
பழத்த பாா்த்து எடுத்துப்
பக்குவமா பங்கு வச்சு
ருசிப்போமா
The ripe palmyra fruit that fell down,
Picking it up carefully,
Shall we share it and savor its taste?
தூறு கூட முன்னால
சாரல் போல ஈசல்கள்
பிடிப்போமா வறுப்போமா
Even before the drizzle begins,
Winged termites coming out like a light shower,
Shall we catch them? Shall we roast them?
அய்யனாரு கோயிலில்
ஸ்கூலு முடிஞ்ச நேரத்தில்
ஓடி ஒளிஞ்சு ஆடலாம் அடி
கண்டுபிடிக்கத் தேடலாம்
At the Ayyanar temple grounds,
When school gets over for the day,
We can play hide and seek,
We can search to find each other,
இங்க யாரு கையிலும்
மாட்டிக்கொள்ளாம வீட்டுக்கு
ஓடிடலாம்
Without getting caught by anyone,
We can run back home!
சிட்டுச் சிட்டுக்
குருவி அந்த வானத்திலே
பட்டு றெக்க விரிக்கச்
சொல்லித் தரணுமா
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
மொட்டு விட்டு
விரிஞ்சிருக்கும் பூவுக்குள்ளே
சொட்டும் தேன வண்டுகளுக்கு
காட்டணுமா
Just like a bird,
Jujumpumkuchum... (playful rhythmic sound)
The mind that flies around everywhere,
Jujumpumkuchum... (playful rhythmic sound)
Just like a bird,
The mind that flies around,
Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey!
பறவை போலவே
...................................
எங்கும் பறக்கும் மனசெல்லாம்
...................................
ஒரு பறவை போலவே பறக்கும்
மனசெல்லாம் பூத்துக் குலுங்குதே
ஹேய்
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud,
Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees?
சிட்டுச் சிட்டுக்
குருவி அந்த வானத்திலே
பட்டு றெக்க விரிக்கச்
சொல்லித் தரணுமா மொட்டு
விட்டு விரிஞ்சிருக்கும்
பூவுக்குள்ளே சொட்டும்
தேன வண்டுகளுக்கு
காட்டணுமா
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Dama..
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
டமக்கு டமக்கு டம்
டமக்கு டமக்கு டம் டமக்கு
டமக்கு டம் டமக்கு டமக்கு
டம் டமக்கு டமக்கு டம்
டம .... டமக்கு டமக்கு டம்
டமக்கு டமக்கு டம் டமக்கு
டமக்கு டம் டமக்கு டமக்கு
டம் டமக்கு டமக்கு டம்
{Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Dama..
Dama..
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum} (2)
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
…………………………..
...
Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
Mottu vittu virinjirukkum poovukkullae
Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud,
Sottum thaena vandugalukku kaattanumaa
Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees?
Paravai polavae
Just like a bird,
Engum parakkum manasellaam
The mind that flies around everywhere,
Oru paravai polavae
Just like a bird,
Parakkum manasellaam
The mind that flies around,
Poothu kulungudhae..heyyy…
Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey!
Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
Mottu vittu virinjirukkum poovukkullae
Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud,
Sottum thaena vandugalukku kaattanumaa
Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees?
Paravai polavae
Just like a bird,
Engum parakkum manasellaam
The mind that flies around everywhere,
Oru paravai polavae
Just like a bird,
Parakkum manasellaam
The mind that flies around,
Poothu kulungudhae..heyyy…
Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey!
……………………..
...
Kava kaaran paarkkaama
Without the watchman spotting us,
Kaachu kedukkum verkadalai
The fresh peanuts lying in the crop fields,
Edupoamaa..parippomaa…
Shall we pick them? Shall we pluck them?
Saruga kootti thee mootti
Gathering dry leaves and lighting a small fire,
Thiruttu kadalai adhil vaatti
Roasting those stolen peanuts over the flames,
varuppomaa…korippomaa…
Shall we fry them? Shall we munch on them?
Thenanjovai naayanam
Playing a pipe instrument made of coconut leaf stem,
Oorukkettida oodhanum
We must play it loudly for the whole village to hear!
Munthirithoppulla naadagam
A game/drama in the cashew groves,
Namm raathiri varaiyila aadanum
We should play and dance until nightfall!
Ada kattanum adhukku ettu mundhiri
Ah, we must buy eight cashew nuts for that,
Kannakku paathu vaangu…..
Calculate carefully and buy them...
Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
Mottu vittu virinjirukkum poovukkullae
Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud,
Sottum thaena vandugalukku kaattanumaa
Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees?
Paravai polavae
Just like a bird,
Engum parakkum manasellaam
The mind that flies around everywhere,
Oru paravai polavae
Just like a bird,
Parakkum manasellaam
The mind that flies around,
Poothu kulungudhae..heyyy…
Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey!
Pazhathu vizhundha panam pazhatha
The ripe palmyra fruit that fell down,
Paarthu eduthu pakkuvamaa
Picking it up carefully,
Panguvachu rusippomaa…
Shall we share it and savor its taste?
Thoorukooda munnaala
Even before the drizzle begins,
Saaral pola eesalgal
Winged termites coming out like a light shower,
Pidippomaa… varuppomaa
Shall we catch them? Shall we roast them?
Ayyanaar koyilil
At the Ayyanar temple grounds,
School-u mudinja nerathil
When school gets over for the day,
Odi olinju adalam
We can play hide and seek,
Adi kandupidikka thedallaam
We can search to find each other,
Inga yaaru kaiyilum maatikkollaama
Without getting caught by anyone,
Veettukku odidallaam
We can run back home!
Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
Paravai polavae
Just like a bird,
Jujumpumkuchum…
Jujumpumkuchum... (playful rhythmic sound)
Engum parakkum manasellaam
The mind that flies around everywhere,
Jujumpumkuchum…
Jujumpumkuchum... (playful rhythmic sound)
Oru paravai polavae
Just like a bird,
Parakkum manasellaam
The mind that flies around,
Poothu kulungudhae..heyyy…
Blooms and sways with pure joy... hey!
Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae
Does a tiny sparrow flying in the vast sky...
Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa
Need to be taught how to spread its silky wings?
Mottu vittu virinjirukkum poovukkullae
Inside the blossom that has opened from a bud,
Sottum thaena vandugalukku kaattanumaa
Does anyone need to show the dripping nectar to the bees?
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Dama..
Dama..
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Damakku damakku dum
Damakku damakku dum (Rhythmic drum beats)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Chittu Chittu Kuruvi' captures the uninhibited freedom, innocent mischief, and joyous spirit of childhood in rural Tamil Nadu. Using nature metaphors—such as a sparrow knowing how to fly naturally or bees inherently finding nectar—the lyrics emphasize that joy and curiosity are innate qualities that do not require external instruction.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor & Analogy
“Chittu chittu kuruvi andha vaanathilae / Pattu rakka virikka solli tharanumaa”
Comparing children's natural instincts and free minds to sparrows flying without instruction and bees finding nectar.
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Chittu chittu kuruvi... / Pattu rakka virikka...”
The second letter ''tt'' rhymes across consecutive lines (Chittu / Pattu; Mottu / Sottu).
Onomatopoeia (Oli-kkurippu)
“Damakku damakku dum”
Use of folk rhythmic vocables like 'Damakku damakku dum' and playful sound effects like 'Jujumpumkuchum'.
Imagery (Visual & Sensory)
“Saruga kootti thee mootti / Thiruttu kadalai adhil vaatti”
Vivid imagery depicting rural childhood activities such as gathering dry leaves, lighting fires to roast stolen peanuts, and playing in cashew groves.
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Trivia
Composed by Ilaiyaraaja for Cheran's critically acclaimed film 'Azhagi' (2002), the soundtrack received widespread praise for capturing the nostalgic essence of rural Tamil childhood. The track features vocals by Vijay Yesudas and Anuradha Sriram, along with lyrics penned by Pazhani Bharathi.
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