- Lyricist
- Ku. Karthik
- Singers
- Vivek Siva, Mervin Solomon, Jonita Gandhi
- Music director
- Vivek-Mervin
- Movie name
- Thumbaa
- Movie release year
- 2019
- Lyrics added on
- 6 Mar 2019
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara chilla chilla
Jilebara jilebara
Atho vara itho vara
Kokki pottu izhukura
Konjam vitta suthikira
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara chilla chilla
Jilebara jilebara
Atho vara itho vara
Kokki pottu izhukura
Konjam vitta suthikira
Hey thappara bul bul thaara
Pannura akkaporaa
Sikkana scene-a potta
Kizhipom da daara
Dammara dakkabulla
Kaataadha mukkabulla
Nachu-nu route-a pottu
Varuven bejaara
Hey puliyathaan nekka
Kuri vecha sokka
Poriyaa di naanga
Escape-u da
Silver note aa
Sillarai potta
Sikkuva sharp-a
Pickuppu da
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara chilla chilla
Jilebara jilebara
Atho vara itho vara
Kokki pottu izhukura
Konjam vitta suthikira
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara chilla chilla
Jilebara jilebara
Atho vara itho vara
Kokki pottu izhukura
Konjam vitta suthikira
Oh oru vaatti thaan da
Namma life-u
Inga ethukku risk-u
Thagaraaru venam
Nee kelambu kelambu
Summa nee nillu padharama
Yen ithanai allu
Dhill-a nee vaada
Onnagalaamae cheer up-u
Ennamo edho nee sollura
Yeraliyae enga buththikulla
Nambi thaan nikkuren
Unga munnala
Ipdi vittuta paavam intha
Paya pulla
Hey thappara bul bul thaara
Pannura akkaporaa
Sikkana scene-a potta
Kizhipom da daara
Dammara dakkabulla
Kaataadha mukkabulla
Nachu-nu route-a pottu
Varuven bejaara
Hey puliyathaan nekka
Kuri vecha sokka
Poriyaa di naanga
Escape-u da…aa…
Silver note aa
Sillarai potta
Sikkuva sharp-a
Pickuppu da
Don’t stop….
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara jilebara
Jilebara chilla chilla………….
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, chilla chilla!
Jilebara, Jilebara
There she comes, here she comes
Hooking us in and pulling us close
Give her an inch, and she spins us around!
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, chilla chilla!
Jilebara, Jilebara
There she comes, here she comes
Hooking us in and pulling us close
Give her an inch, and she spins us around!
Hey thappara, bulbul thara!
Making such a huge fuss!
If you put up a tough front,
We will rip it right to shreds!
Dammara dakkabulla,
Don't pull your sneaky tricks!
Plotting a sharp route,
I'll tackle any trouble and come through!
Hey, neatly aiming at the tiger,
Setting the target in style,
Are we caught in a trap?
We are escaping, man!
If silver currency notes
Are tossed out as loose change,
You will be caught sharply,
Pick it right up, man!
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, chilla chilla!
Jilebara, Jilebara
There she comes, here she comes
Hooking us in and pulling us close
Give her an inch, and she spins us around!
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, chilla chilla!
Jilebara, Jilebara
There she comes, here she comes
Hooking us in and pulling us close
Give her an inch, and she spins us around!
Oh... we only get one shot, man,
At this life of ours!
Why take risks here?
We don't want any trouble,
Just pack up and get moving!
Just stand your ground without panicking,
Why are you so terrified?
Come on with courage, man,
Let's cheer up together!
You are saying all sorts of things,
None of it is getting into my head!
I am standing right here trusting you,
Right in front of your eyes;
If you abandon me like this,
Pity this poor fellow!
Hey thappara, bulbul thara!
Making such a huge fuss!
If you put up a tough front,
We will rip it right to shreds!
Dammara dakkabulla,
Don't pull your sneaky tricks!
Plotting a sharp route,
I'll tackle any trouble and come through!
Hey, neatly aiming at the tiger,
Setting the target in style,
Are we caught in a trap?
We are escaping, man!
If silver currency notes
Are tossed out as loose change,
You will be caught sharply,
Pick it right up, man!
Don't stop...
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, Jilebara
Jilebara, chilla chilla!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Jilebara' is a high-energy, fun-filled adventure track from the 2019 Tamil film 'Thumbaa', a movie centered around wildlife, nature, and comedy. The lyrics capture the playful tension, chaotic banter, and thrill of a group of friends navigating wild situations and trying to escape trouble in a forest setting.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Dammara dakkabulla / Kaataadha mukkabulla”
The second letters of 'Dammara' and 'Kaataadha' sound musically harmonious across successive lines.
Monaul / Alliteration
“Silver note aa / Sillarai potta / Sikkuva sharp-a”
Repetition of the 'S' sound in words like 'Silver', 'Sillarai', and 'Sikkuva'.
Onomatopoeia & Rhyming Slang
“Hey thappara bul bul thaara / Pannura akkaporaa”
Use of rhythmic local slang and gibberish catchphrases like 'Jilebara' and 'Dakkabulla' to create an upbeat tempo.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Thumbaa' (2019) is a fantasy adventure film focused on a tiger named Thumbaa. The song 'Jilebara' features vibrant visuals mixed with VFX characters and energetic dance choreography composed by duo Vivek-Mervin.
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