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Lyrics & meaning

Karuppo Sivappo

From Dum · 2003

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Silambarasan
Music director
Deva
Details
Dum2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yaar petra penno..Whose daughter is this girl...
Ival yaar veettu poovoWhich home's flower is she?
En meedhu kannoAre her eyes on me?
Adi enakkenna aachoHey, what has happened to me?
Male
Urugudhae uyir uruguthaeMy life is melting, my soul is melting.
Konjam thirumbi paarkka koodaadhaCan't you turn around and look a little?
Oru dharam vizhi oru dharamJust once, with your eyes, just once,
Ennai virumbi paarkka koodaadhaCan't you look at me with love?
Male
Nee karuppo sivappoWhether you are dark or fair,
Inippo kasappo edhuvum theriyadhaeWhether sweet or bitter, I know nothing.
Nee kuyilo mayiloWhether you are a cuckoo or a peacock,
Kuliro veyilo edhuvum theriyadhaeWhether cold or heat, I know nothing.
Male
Ne ne ne ne….You, you, you, you...
Nee karuppo sivappoWhether you are dark or fair,
Inippo kasappo edhuvum theriyadhaeWhether sweet or bitter, I know nothing.
Nee kuyilo mayiloWhether you are a cuckoo or a peacock,
Kuliro veyilo edhuvum theriyadhaeWhether cold or heat, I know nothing.
Male
Un kulamo gunamoYour caste or character,
Manamo inamo edhuvum theriyadhaeYour fragrance or race, I know nothing.
Un vayadho peroYour age or name,
Veedo theruvo edhuvum theriyadhaeYour house or street, I know nothing.
Male
Adi yedhanaal ennaHey, so what if that's the case?
Raththam koduthaiYou donated blood,
Siththam kalangi pochuMy mind has gone completely topsy-turvy!
Chorus
Podu….Play the beat!
Male
{Love pannuren love pannuren{I am in love, I am in love,
Love pannuren naanI am in love,
Ennai love pannu di love pannu diLove me, girl, love me,
Love pannu di nee} (2)You must love me!} (2)
Chorus
AthuuThat's it!
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…ooooOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…ooooOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Male
Nee karuppo sivappoWhether you are dark or fair,
Inippo kasappo edhuvum theriyadhaeWhether sweet or bitter, I know nothing.
Nee kuyilo mayiloWhether you are a cuckoo or a peacock,
Kuliro veyilo edhuvum theriyadhaeWhether cold or heat, I know nothing.
Chorus
Ohoo…hooooOhoo…hoooo
Ohoo…hooooOhoo…hoooo
Ohoo…hooooOhoo…hoooo
Male
Ennadi romba pannura…Hey girl, why are you acting so high and mighty...
Naan yaar theriyuma (dialogue)Do you know who I am? (dialogue)
Chorus
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…ooooOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…ooooOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Male
Kaalaiyil shavingMorning shaving,
Dhina thanthi readingReading Daily Thanthi newspaper,
Ellaamae marandhadhadi unnaalaeI forgot everything because of you, girl!
Male
Maalaiyil battingEvening batting in cricket,
Mudindhadhum chattingChatting right after that,
Ellaamae marandhadhadi unnaalaeI forgot everything because of you, girl!
Male
Shoe-vin mel socks-aiSocks over my shoes,
Naan maattikittenI ended up wearing!
Shirt-in mel baniyan-aiAn undershirt over my shirt,
PottukittenI ended up wearing!
Male
Tooth paste-ai theithuScrubbing with toothpaste,
Kulichendi naethuI took a bath yesterday!
Yethedho kolaru enakku aachuAll sorts of malfunctions happened to me!
Male
Nee dhaandi pennaeIt is you, girl,
Brain wash pannaeWho brainwashed me,
En perae ennaannuWhat my own name is,
Marandhu pochuI forgot completely!
Male
Adi unnaal dhaanaeHey, only because of you,
Kannai vittuLeaving my eyes,
Thookkam parandhu pochuSleep flew away!
Male
Love pannuren love pannurenI am in love, I am in love,
Love pannuren naanI am in love,
Ennai love pannu di love pannu diLove me, girl, love me,
Love pannu di neeYou must love me!
PannriiPiggy!
Chorus
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…ooooOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…ooooOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Hoii..hoi…hoi…hoiii….Hoii..hoi…hoi…hoiii….
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…ooooOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…ooooOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Male
Summa thaan irundhenI was just minding my business,
Oor suthi thirunchenRoaming around the town aimlessly,
Un aasai vibathula thaanOnly through an accident of affection for you,
UndaachuDid this desire get created!
Male
Ullaadum narambuThe internal nerves are dancing,
Vedichidum udambuThe body feels like exploding,
Neiveli anal nilayamIt has become like the Neyveli Thermal Power Station!
EndraachuI loved you, I loved you,
Male
Nesithaen nesithaenGive me your heart,
Nenjai koduIf there is no love,
Nesam dhaan illaiyaelGive me poison instead!
Nanjai koduFiling an application,
Male
Vinnappam pottaAsking for consent,
Sammadham kettaThe crimson sky with the ocean
Sevvaanam kadaloaduMust unite!
Sera vendumWandering behind you,
Male
Un pinnae alainchaFinding your address,
Mughavari therinchaThe rain cloud upon the mountain
Mazhai megham malai meedhuMust dance!
Aaada vendumHey, I will not
Male
Adi unnai naanumLet you go,
Vida maatenLove has been born!
Kaadhal porandhu pochuI am in love, I am in love,
Male
Love pannuren love pannurenI am in love,
Love pannuren naanLove me, girl, love me,
Ennai love pannu di love pannu diYou must love me!
Love pannu di neeOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Chorus
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…ooooOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…ooooWhether you are dark or fair,
Male
Nee karuppo sivappoWhether sweet or bitter, I know nothing.
Inippo kasappo edhuvum theriyadhaeWhether you are a cuckoo or a peacock,
Nee kuyilo mayiloWhether cold or heat, I know nothing.
Kuliro veyilo edhuvum theriyadhaeYour caste or character,
Male
Un kulamo gunamoYour fragrance or race, I know nothing.
Manamo inamo edhuvum theriyadhaeYour age or name,
Un vayadho peroYour house or street, I know nothing.
Veedo theruvo edhuvum theriyadhaeHey, so what if that's the case?
Male
Adi yedhanaal ennaYou donated blood,
Raththam koduthaiMy mind has gone completely topsy-turvy!
Siththam kalangi pochuPlay it... play it, play it, play it!
Chorus
Podu…podu podu poduI am in love, I am in love,
Male
Love pannuren love pannurenI am in love,
Love pannuren naanLove me, girl, love me,
Ennai love pannu di love pannu diYou must love me!
Love pannu di neeHey, I am in love, I am in love,
Male
Hey love pannuren love pannurenI am in love,
Love pannuren naanLove me, girl, love me,
Ennai love pannu di love pannu diYou must love me!
Love pannu di neeOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Chorus
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…ooooOhooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo
Ohooo…oohooo…ohoo…oooo

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic dance song from the movie Dum (2003) depicts a young protagonist expressing his sudden, overwhelming love for a girl. He declares that he knows nothing about her background, caste, name, age, or personality, but falling for her—especially after a blood donation incident—has completely upended his life and daily routines. He hilariously describes how love has confused his brain, leading him to put socks over shoes, wear undershirts over shirts, and bathe with toothpaste. Despite the comical confusion, his affection is intense and passionate, comparing his burning feelings to the heat of the Neyveli thermal power station. He insists that she must accept his love or give him poison, using vibrant natural imagery to demand that they unite like the evening sky meeting the ocean. The track combines playful street humor, catchy repetitive chorus lines, and high-energy vocals.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Nee karuppo sivappo / Inippo kasappo

Matching second consonants across lines, e.g., 'karuppo' / 'inippo' and 'kuyilo' / 'kuliro'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Inippo kasappo edhuvum theriyadhae / Kuliro veyilo edhuvum theriyadhae

Matching ending sounds across rhyming couplets like 'theriyadhae' at the end of successive lines.

Hyperbole & Humor

Shoe-vin mel socks-ai Naan maattikitten / Tooth paste-ai theithu Kulichendi naethu

Exaggerated comedic situations depicting total absentmindedness caused by love (wearing socks over shoes, bathing with toothpaste).

Metaphor / Simile

Neiveli anal nilayam Endraachu

Comparing the extreme heat and energy of his passion to the Neyveli Thermal Power Station.

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Trivia

The track 'Love Pannuren' features vocals and high energy performance by Silambarasan (Simbu) in the 2003 action film 'Dum', directed by A. Venkatesh. The soundtrack was composed by Deva's son, Srikanth Deva, and became a massive hit among Tamil youth for its fast-paced gaana style beats and quirky, humorous lyrics.

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