Dhenam Dhenam
From Venghai · 2011
- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singers
- Baba Sehgal, Benny Dayal
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Details
- Venghai2011
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Sivagangai seemai padaiyodu | With the army of Sivagangai territory |
| Sendhoor murugan thunaiyodu | With the grace of Lord Murugan of Tiruchendur |
| Padhungi paayum thunivodu | With the courage to pounce from hiding |
| Vaengai polae vilaiyaadu | Play like a fierce leopard |
| Male | |
| Dhenam dhenam nadakkudhu | Every single day it happens |
| Adi thadi odha… odha odha | Brawls, beatings, and kicks... kicks, kicks |
| Hei nadungudhu nadungudhu | Hey, it is trembling, trembling |
| Edhiriyin sadha… sadha sadha | The flesh of the enemy... flesh, flesh |
| Adhiradi kedubidi | High-voltage action and chaos |
| Idhu namma kadha… kadha kadha | This is our story... story, story |
| Hoi dhairiyam thaanda | Hey, courage is indeed |
| Ieyikkira vedha vedha vedha | The seed that brings victory, victory, victory |
| Male | |
| Nee veeranodu modhumbodhu | When you clash with a brave warrior |
| Nenjimela modhadaa | Strike him directly on his chest! |
| Throghiyoda sanda vandha | If a fight breaks out with a traitor |
| Nenjimela midhidaa | Stomp directly on his chest! |
| Nee paamarangal thappu senja | If common, simple people make a mistake |
| Paavam paarthu viduda | Show mercy and let it go |
| Padichavan thappu senjaa | But if an educated person does a wrong |
| Paanji paanji adidaa | Pounce on him and beat him up! |
| Male | |
| Maayaandi malaiyaandi | Hey Maayandi, Hey Malayandi |
| Odhaichaathaanae | Only if you kick-start |
| Life aiyum bike aiyum ottida mudiyum | Can you run both life and a motorbike |
| Purinjikkada | Understand this, man! |
| Veeraandi virumaandi | Hey Veerandi, Hey Virumandi |
| Adiyum udhaiyum udhavuramaadhiri | Just as beatings and kicks teach you a lesson |
| Annan thambhiyum udhavaladaa | Even a brother won't help you that much! |
| Male | |
| Dhenam dhenam nadakkudhu | Every single day it happens |
| Adi thadi odha… | Brawls, beatings, kicks... |
| Chorus :Odha odha odha odha | Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks |
| Male :Hei nadungudhu nadungudhu | Male: Hey, it is trembling, trembling |
| Edhiriyin sadha… | The flesh of the enemy... |
| Chorus :Sadha sadha sadha sadha | Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh |
| Chorus :Odha odha odha odha | Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks |
| Chorus :Sadha sadha sadha sadha | Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh |
| Male | |
| Hey thulli thulli edhiriya kuththu | Hey, jump around and strike the enemy |
| Unadhu kaiyil veredhukku | Why do you need anything else in your hand? |
| Veral indha paththu | You have these ten fingers |
| Hey idipol madiyila thaakku | Hey, strike on the lap like thunder |
| Adichadhula velithalla venum | From the blow you deal, his tongue |
| Avan naakku | Should stick out! |
| Male | |
| Hey koottathula sandaipoda | Hey, to fight in a crowd |
| Thaniyaa ponaa | If you go alone |
| Velakkennai thaechikkittu podaa | Apply castor oil and go prepared! |
| Selampettakaaranoda modha jallikkalla | To clash with a skilled Silambam fighter |
| Allikkittu poda | Gather heavy rocks and go! |
| Vambadiyae sandapoda venaam venaam | Don't start a brawl unnecessarily |
| Vanthasanda vidavum venaam | But if a fight comes to you, don't run away either! |
| Venghai pola vegammaaga adikkanunda | You must strike as fast as a leopard |
| Male | |
| Mookkaandi muniyaandi | Hey Mookkandi, Hey Muniyandi |
| Aiyo paavam kozhandhapola | Like an innocent little child |
| Mogatha vechi nadakkanumdaa | Keep a simple face and walk around! |
| Adikkira adiyila ammiyum kozhaviyum | From the impact of the beatings, heavy grinding stones |
| Panjappola parakkanundaa | Should fly around like light cotton! |
| Male | |
| Hei dhenam dhenam nadakkudhu | Hey, every single day it happens |
| Adi thadi odha… | Brawls, beatings, kicks... |
| Chorus :Odha odha odha odha | Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks |
| Male :Hei nadungudhu nadungudhu | Male: Hey, it is trembling, trembling |
| Edhiriyin sadha… | The flesh of the enemy... |
| Chorus :Sadha sadha sadha sadha | Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh |
| Chorus :Odha odha odha odha | Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks |
| Chorus :Sadha sadha sadha sadha | Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh |
| Male | |
| Hey pombalainga poduradhu | Hey, what women put up in their hair is |
| Konda | A hair bun |
| Avangalukku poda kaththu tharaporen | I am going to teach them how to engage in |
| Sanda | A fight! |
| Hey poovakkandaa merattura vanda | Hey, like a beetle that threatens upon seeing a flower |
| Sariyaana neram paarthu nimirthanum | Watch for the right moment and straighten his attitude! |
| Benda | Bend his posture straight! |
| Male | |
| Hey koondhalukku pottu vacha | Hey, the hairpin tucked into the hair bun |
| Konda oosi | A hair pin |
| Kuththinaalae kathiyaaga maarum | Will turn into a sharp knife if used to stab! |
| Kannaadi valaiyala odachi pidicha | If you break and hold a glass bangle |
| Thaarumaaraa keerum | It will slash wildly! |
| Eppavumae oru padi melaga thoolaa | Always keeping a step ahead, if chilli powder |
| Thuppattaavil mudinjittu ponaa | Is kept tied in the corner of a dupatta |
| Kannil thoovi kannaamoochi aadidanum | Throw it in the eyes and play hide and seek! |
| Male | |
| Kamatchi oo meenatchi | Oh Kamatchi, Oh Meenatchi |
| Aruvaamanaiyum aayudhamaagum | Even a kitchen slicer becomes a weapon |
| Eduthaa yevanum therippaanae | If taken up, anyone will run away in fear! |
| Adiyum udhaiyum odhavura maadhiri | Just as tough lessons and kicks help in life |
| Purushanum odhavamaattaanae | Even a husband won't be as helpful! |
| Male | |
| Hei dhenam dhenam nadakkudhu | Hey, every single day it happens |
| Adi thadi odha… | Brawls, beatings, kicks... |
| Chorus :Odha odha odha odha | Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks |
| Male :Hei nadungudhu nadungudhu | Male: Hey, it is trembling, trembling |
| Edhiriyin sadha… | The flesh of the enemy... |
| Chorus :Sadha sadha sadha sadha | Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh |
| Chorus | |
| Be ready be ready be ready to fight | Be ready, be ready, be ready to fight |
| Knock it out knock it out pup pup the might | Knock it out, knock it out, pump up the might |
| If rhythm of the tol that sets the girl | If rhythm of the drum that sets the girl |
| May be tricky micky ricky sadae thaedae maerae ball | May be tricky micky ricky sadae thaedae maerae ball |
| Be ready be ready be ready to fight | Be ready, be ready, be ready to fight |
| Pup pup the might | Pump up the might |
சிவகங்கை சீமை படையோடு
செந்தூர் முருகன் துணையோடு
பதுங்கி பாயும் துணிவோடு
வேங்கை போலே விளையாடு
With the army of Sivagangai territory
With the grace of Lord Murugan of Tiruchendur
With the courage to pounce from hiding
Play like a fierce leopard
தெனம் தெனம் நடக்குது
அடிதடி ஒதை.....ஒதை ஒதை
ஹேய் நடுங்குது நடுங்குது
எதிரியின் சதை.....சதை சதை
அதிரடி கெடுபிடி
இது நம்ம கதை.......கதை கதை
ஹோய் தைரியம்தாண்டா
ஜெய்கிற வெதை.......வெதை வெதை
Every single day it happens
Brawls, beatings, and kicks... kicks, kicks
Hey, it is trembling, trembling
The flesh of the enemy... flesh, flesh
High-voltage action and chaos
This is our story... story, story
Hey, courage is indeed
The seed that brings victory, victory, victory
நீ வீரனோடு மோதும்போது
நெஞ்சிமேல மோதடா
துரோகியோட சண்ட வந்தா
நெஞ்சுமேல மிதிடா
நீ பாமரங்கள் தப்பு செஞ்சா
பாவம் பார்த்து விடுடா
படிச்சவன் தப்பு செஞ்சா
பாஞ்சி பாஞ்சி அடிடா
When you clash with a brave warrior
Strike him directly on his chest!
If a fight breaks out with a traitor
Stomp directly on his chest!
If common, simple people make a mistake
Show mercy and let it go
But if an educated person does a wrong
Pounce on him and beat him up!
மாயாண்டி மலையாண்டி
ஒதைச்சாதானே
லைப்பையும் பைக்கையும்
ஒட்டிட முடியும் புரிஞ்சுக்கடா
வீராண்டி விருமாண்டி
அடியும் உதையும் உதவரமாதிரி
அண்ணன் தம்பியும் உதவலடா
Hey Maayandi, Hey Malayandi
Only if you kick-start
Can you run both life and a motorbike
Understand this, man!
Hey Veerandi, Hey Virumandi
Just as beatings and kicks teach you a lesson
Even a brother won't help you that much!
தெனம் தெனம் நடக்குது
அடிதடி ஒதை.....
குழு :
ஒதை ஒதை ஒதை ஒதை
ஹேய் நடுங்குது நடுங்குது
எதிரியின் சதை.....
குழு :
சதை சதை சதை சதை
குழு :
ஒதை ஒதை ஒதை ஒதை
குழு :
சதை சதை சதை சதை
Every single day it happens
Brawls, beatings, kicks...
Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks
Male: Hey, it is trembling, trembling
The flesh of the enemy...
Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh
Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks
Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh
ஹேய் துள்ளி துள்ளி எதிரிய குத்து
உனது கையில் வீரத்துக்கு
விரல் இந்த பத்து
ஹேய் இடிபோல் நொடியில தாக்கு
அடிச்சதுள்ள வெளித்தள்ள வேணும்
அவன் நாக்கு
Hey, jump around and strike the enemy
Why do you need anything else in your hand?
You have these ten fingers
Hey, strike on the lap like thunder
From the blow you deal, his tongue
Should stick out!
ஹேய் கூட்டத்துல சண்டைபோட
தனியா போனா
வெளக்கெண்ணை தேச்சுக்கிட்டு போடா
சிலம்பாட்டகாரனோட மோத ஜல்லிக்கல்ல
அள்ளிக்கிட்டு போடா
வம்படியே சண்டைபோட வேணாம் வேணாம்
வந்த சண்டை விடவும் வேணாம்
வேங்கை போல வேகம்மாக அடிக்கனுண்டா
Hey, to fight in a crowd
If you go alone
Apply castor oil and go prepared!
To clash with a skilled Silambam fighter
Gather heavy rocks and go!
Don't start a brawl unnecessarily
But if a fight comes to you, don't run away either!
You must strike as fast as a leopard
மூக்காண்டி முனியாண்டி
ஐயோ பாவம் கொழந்தப்போல
மொகத்த வெச்சி நடக்கனும்டா
அடிக்கிற அடியில அம்மியும் கொழவியும்
பஞ்சப்போல பறக்கனுண்டா
Hey Mookkandi, Hey Muniyandi
Like an innocent little child
Keep a simple face and walk around!
From the impact of the beatings, heavy grinding stones
Should fly around like light cotton!
ஹேய் தெனம் தெனம் நடக்குது
அடிதடி ஒதை.....
குழு :
ஒதை ஒதை ஒதை ஒதை
ஹேய் நடுங்குது நடுங்குது
எதிரியின் சதை.....
குழு :
சதை சதை சதை சதை
குழு :
ஒதை ஒதை ஒதை ஒதை
குழு :
சதை சதை சதை சதை
Hey, every single day it happens
Brawls, beatings, kicks...
Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks
Male: Hey, it is trembling, trembling
The flesh of the enemy...
Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh
Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks
Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh
ஹேய் பொம்பளைக போடுறது
கொண்டை
அவங்களுக்கு போடா கத்து
சண்டை
ஹேய் பூவக்கண்டா மெரட்டுற வண்ட
சரியான நேரம் பார்த்து நிமிர்த்தனும்
பெண்ட
Hey, what women put up in their hair is
A hair bun
I am going to teach them how to engage in
A fight!
Hey, like a beetle that threatens upon seeing a flower
Watch for the right moment and straighten his attitude!
Bend his posture straight!
ஹேய் கூந்தலுக்கு போட்டு வெச்சா
கொண்ட ஊசி
குத்தினாலே கத்தியாக மாறும்
கண்ணாடி வலையல ஒடச்சி பிடிச்சா
தாறுமாறா கீறும்
எப்பவுமே ஒரு படி மிளகா தூள
துப்பட்டாவில் முடிஞ்சிட்டு போனா
கண்ணில் தூவி கண்ணாமூச்சி
ஆடிடனும்....ம்ம்ம்.....
Hey, the hairpin tucked into the hair bun
A hair pin
Will turn into a sharp knife if used to stab!
If you break and hold a glass bangle
It will slash wildly!
Always keeping a step ahead, if chilli powder
Is kept tied in the corner of a dupatta
Throw it in the eyes and play hide and seek!
காமாட்சி ஓ மீனாட்சி
அருவாமனையும் ஆயுதமாகும்
எடுத்தா எவனும் தெரிப்பானே
அடியும் உதையும் ஓதவுற மாதிரி
புருஷனும் ஓதவமாட்டானே
Oh Kamatchi, Oh Meenatchi
Even a kitchen slicer becomes a weapon
If taken up, anyone will run away in fear!
Just as tough lessons and kicks help in life
Even a husband won't be as helpful!
ஹேய் தெனம் தெனம் நடக்குது
அடிதடி ஒதை.....
குழு :
ஒதை ஒதை ஒதை ஒதை
ஹேய் நடுங்குது நடுங்குது
எதிரியின் சதை.....
குழு :
சதை சதை சதை சதை
Hey, every single day it happens
Brawls, beatings, kicks...
Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks
Male: Hey, it is trembling, trembling
The flesh of the enemy...
Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh
......................................
Be ready, be ready, be ready to fight
Knock it out, knock it out, pump up the might
If rhythm of the drum that sets the girl
May be tricky micky ricky sadae thaedae maerae ball
Be ready, be ready, be ready to fight
Pump up the might
Sivagangai seemai padaiyodu
With the army of Sivagangai territory
Sendhoor murugan thunaiyodu
With the grace of Lord Murugan of Tiruchendur
Padhungi paayum thunivodu
With the courage to pounce from hiding
Vaengai polae vilaiyaadu
Play like a fierce leopard
Dhenam dhenam nadakkudhu
Every single day it happens
Adi thadi odha… odha odha
Brawls, beatings, and kicks... kicks, kicks
Hei nadungudhu nadungudhu
Hey, it is trembling, trembling
Edhiriyin sadha… sadha sadha
The flesh of the enemy... flesh, flesh
Adhiradi kedubidi
High-voltage action and chaos
Idhu namma kadha… kadha kadha
This is our story... story, story
Hoi dhairiyam thaanda
Hey, courage is indeed
Ieyikkira vedha vedha vedha
The seed that brings victory, victory, victory
Nee veeranodu modhumbodhu
When you clash with a brave warrior
Nenjimela modhadaa
Strike him directly on his chest!
Throghiyoda sanda vandha
If a fight breaks out with a traitor
Nenjimela midhidaa
Stomp directly on his chest!
Nee paamarangal thappu senja
If common, simple people make a mistake
Paavam paarthu viduda
Show mercy and let it go
Padichavan thappu senjaa
But if an educated person does a wrong
Paanji paanji adidaa
Pounce on him and beat him up!
Maayaandi malaiyaandi
Hey Maayandi, Hey Malayandi
Odhaichaathaanae
Only if you kick-start
Life aiyum bike aiyum ottida mudiyum
Can you run both life and a motorbike
Purinjikkada
Understand this, man!
Veeraandi virumaandi
Hey Veerandi, Hey Virumandi
Adiyum udhaiyum udhavuramaadhiri
Just as beatings and kicks teach you a lesson
Annan thambhiyum udhavaladaa
Even a brother won't help you that much!
Dhenam dhenam nadakkudhu
Every single day it happens
Adi thadi odha…
Brawls, beatings, kicks...
Chorus :Odha odha odha odha
Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks
Male :Hei nadungudhu nadungudhu
Male: Hey, it is trembling, trembling
Edhiriyin sadha…
The flesh of the enemy...
Chorus :Sadha sadha sadha sadha
Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh
Chorus :Odha odha odha odha
Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks
Chorus :Sadha sadha sadha sadha
Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh
Hey thulli thulli edhiriya kuththu
Hey, jump around and strike the enemy
Unadhu kaiyil veredhukku
Why do you need anything else in your hand?
Veral indha paththu
You have these ten fingers
Hey idipol madiyila thaakku
Hey, strike on the lap like thunder
Adichadhula velithalla venum
From the blow you deal, his tongue
Avan naakku
Should stick out!
Hey koottathula sandaipoda
Hey, to fight in a crowd
Thaniyaa ponaa
If you go alone
Velakkennai thaechikkittu podaa
Apply castor oil and go prepared!
Selampettakaaranoda modha jallikkalla
To clash with a skilled Silambam fighter
Allikkittu poda
Gather heavy rocks and go!
Vambadiyae sandapoda venaam venaam
Don't start a brawl unnecessarily
Vanthasanda vidavum venaam
But if a fight comes to you, don't run away either!
Venghai pola vegammaaga adikkanunda
You must strike as fast as a leopard
Mookkaandi muniyaandi
Hey Mookkandi, Hey Muniyandi
Aiyo paavam kozhandhapola
Like an innocent little child
Mogatha vechi nadakkanumdaa
Keep a simple face and walk around!
Adikkira adiyila ammiyum kozhaviyum
From the impact of the beatings, heavy grinding stones
Panjappola parakkanundaa
Should fly around like light cotton!
Hei dhenam dhenam nadakkudhu
Hey, every single day it happens
Adi thadi odha…
Brawls, beatings, kicks...
Chorus :Odha odha odha odha
Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks
Male :Hei nadungudhu nadungudhu
Male: Hey, it is trembling, trembling
Edhiriyin sadha…
The flesh of the enemy...
Chorus :Sadha sadha sadha sadha
Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh
Chorus :Odha odha odha odha
Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks
Chorus :Sadha sadha sadha sadha
Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh
Hey pombalainga poduradhu
Hey, what women put up in their hair is
Konda
A hair bun
Avangalukku poda kaththu tharaporen
I am going to teach them how to engage in
Sanda
A fight!
Hey poovakkandaa merattura vanda
Hey, like a beetle that threatens upon seeing a flower
Sariyaana neram paarthu nimirthanum
Watch for the right moment and straighten his attitude!
Benda
Bend his posture straight!
Hey koondhalukku pottu vacha
Hey, the hairpin tucked into the hair bun
Konda oosi
A hair pin
Kuththinaalae kathiyaaga maarum
Will turn into a sharp knife if used to stab!
Kannaadi valaiyala odachi pidicha
If you break and hold a glass bangle
Thaarumaaraa keerum
It will slash wildly!
Eppavumae oru padi melaga thoolaa
Always keeping a step ahead, if chilli powder
Thuppattaavil mudinjittu ponaa
Is kept tied in the corner of a dupatta
Kannil thoovi kannaamoochi aadidanum
Throw it in the eyes and play hide and seek!
Kamatchi oo meenatchi
Oh Kamatchi, Oh Meenatchi
Aruvaamanaiyum aayudhamaagum
Even a kitchen slicer becomes a weapon
Eduthaa yevanum therippaanae
If taken up, anyone will run away in fear!
Adiyum udhaiyum odhavura maadhiri
Just as tough lessons and kicks help in life
Purushanum odhavamaattaanae
Even a husband won't be as helpful!
Hei dhenam dhenam nadakkudhu
Hey, every single day it happens
Adi thadi odha…
Brawls, beatings, kicks...
Chorus :Odha odha odha odha
Chorus: Kicks, kicks, kicks, kicks
Male :Hei nadungudhu nadungudhu
Male: Hey, it is trembling, trembling
Edhiriyin sadha…
The flesh of the enemy...
Chorus :Sadha sadha sadha sadha
Chorus: Flesh, flesh, flesh, flesh
Be ready be ready be ready to fight
Be ready, be ready, be ready to fight
Knock it out knock it out pup pup the might
Knock it out, knock it out, pump up the might
If rhythm of the tol that sets the girl
If rhythm of the drum that sets the girl
May be tricky micky ricky sadae thaedae maerae ball
May be tricky micky ricky sadae thaedae maerae ball
Be ready be ready be ready to fight
Be ready, be ready, be ready to fight
Pup pup the might
Pump up the might
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic song from the 2011 film 'Venghai' is a high-tempo folk-action anthem celebrating raw courage, native wisdom, and street smarts. It encourages standing up to opponents with the fierce spirit of a leopard while maintaining moral judgment—forgiving ignorant mistakes by common folk while showing no leniency to traitors or educated wrongdoers. The song also humorously yet empoweringy details self-defense tactics for both men and women, demonstrating how everyday items like hairpins, glass bangles, or kitchen slicers can become weapons of defense when needed.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Sivagangai seemai padaiyodu / Sendhoor murugan thunaiyodu / Padhungi paayum thunivodu”
Rhyming word endings across successive lines establishing strong rhythm.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Vaengai polae vilaiyaadu”
Comparing fierce battle play to the stealth and speed of a leopard/tiger.
Uvamai (Hyperbolic Simile)
“Adikkira adiyila ammiyum kozhaviyum / Panjappola parakkanundaa”
Comparing heavy grinding stones flying in battle to light cotton balls to emphasize force.
Moonaa (Initial Alliteration)
“Sivagangai seemai padaiyodu / Sendhoor murugan thunaiyodu”
Repetition of the 'S' sound at the beginning of adjacent lines.
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Trivia
Venghai (2011) starring Dhanush and Tamannaah was directed by Hari. The musical score was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, featuring energetic lyrics by Viveka that showcase rural Southern Tamil Nadu flavor and dialect.
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