Koduvaa Meesai
From Dhool · 2003
- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- Manikka Vinayagam, Vidhu Prabhakar
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Details
- Dhool2003
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Ajja ajja ajja mundi ajja | Come on, come forward, come on |
| Oh balli oh shera | Oh powerful one, oh lion-hearted one |
| Oh jeethae oh banghe | Oh victorious ones, oh joyful ones |
| Oh geeth kushi se ghaiye | Let us sing songs of happiness together |
| Hojal milkae paguda | Let us join together and dance the Bhangra |
| Paiyae jaa jaa.. | Keep going, go go.. |
| Sadda sher jeethae aaaa… | Our lion will win, ah... |
| Chorus | |
| Thigu thaa thaa thaa | Thigu thaa thaa thaa |
| Thigu thaa thaa thaa | Thigu thaa thaa thaa |
| Thum thi nakka thim | Thum thi nakka thim |
| Thum thi nakka thim | Thum thi nakka thim |
| Thum thi nakka thim | Thum thi nakka thim |
| Thaa | Thaa |
| Thum thi nakka thim | Thum thi nakka thim |
| Thum thi nakka thim | Thum thi nakka thim |
| Thum thi nakka thim | Thum thi nakka thim |
| Thaa thaa thaa | Thaa thaa thaa |
| Ohooo… | Ohooo... |
| Male | |
| Koduva meesa | Moustache shaped like a curved billhook |
| Aruvaa paarva | A look sharp as a sickle |
| Aaru mugam thaan | It is none other than Arumugam |
| Kaiya vechaan dhool | When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Kadava pallu | A molar tooth |
| Thanga pallu | A golden tooth |
| Adutha pallu | The next tooth |
| Singa pallu dhool | A lion's tooth, fantastic! |
| Male | |
| {Eh poda enna pottiyinna | Hey go away, if anyone comes for a challenge |
| Solli adipen dhool | I will warn them beforehand and hit them, fantastic! |
| Thozha ennu yaarum vandha | If anyone comes calling me a friend |
| Thola koduppen dhool} (2) | I will offer my shoulder to support them, fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Eh adra sakka adra sakka | Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up |
| Vaa da naina | Come on, friend! |
| Chorus :Dhool dhool dhool | Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic |
| Male :Dhooool | Male: Fantastiiic! |
| Male | |
| Koduva meesa | Moustache shaped like a curved billhook |
| Aruvaa paarva | A look sharp as a sickle |
| Aaru mugam thaan | It is none other than Arumugam |
| Kaiya vechaan dhool | When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Kadava pallu | A molar tooth |
| Thanga pallu | A golden tooth |
| Adutha pallu | The next tooth |
| Singa pallu dhool | A lion's tooth, fantastic! |
| Male | |
| {Tharanaa naanae tharanaa naanae | Rhythmic vocal chant, fantastic! |
| Tharanaa naanae tharanaa naanae dhool} (2) | Rhythmic vocal chant, fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Sundakka vendakka | Turkey berry and lady's finger |
| Ponnunga naduvae | Among the girls |
| Surakka udachi | Breaking open the bottle gourd |
| Jaichakka dhool | If we win, it is fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Kundakka mandakka | Opposing contradictory |
| Pechukku yethirae | And confusing talk |
| Kandippa kottaiya | We will definitely conquer |
| Pudichakka dhool | Their fort, fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Kattabomman peran da | He is the grandson of Veerapandiya Kattabomman |
| Thottadhellam dhool | Everything he touches turns out fantastic! |
| Kaatu theakku dhegam da | A body sturdy like wild teak wood |
| Eh kaatu theakku dhegam da | Hey, a body sturdy like wild teak wood |
| Get up ellam dhool | His style and presence are fantastic! |
| Ettu thikkum en paatu | In all eight directions, my song |
| Mettu kekkum dhool | And its tune will sound fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Eh adra sakka adra sakka | Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up |
| Vaa da naina | Come on, friend! |
| Chorus :Dhool dhool dhool | Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic |
| Male :Dhooool | Male: Fantastiiic! |
| Male | |
| Koduva meesa | Moustache shaped like a curved billhook |
| Aruvaa paarva | A look sharp as a sickle |
| Aaru mugam thaan | It is none other than Arumugam |
| Kaiya vechaan dhool | When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Kadava pallu | A molar tooth |
| Thanga pallu | A golden tooth |
| Adutha pallu | The next tooth |
| Singa pallu dhool | A lion's tooth, fantastic! |
| Female | |
| Gile gile gile gile gile gile…… | High energy cheering sounds... |
| Gile gile gile gile gile | High energy cheering sounds |
| Vaa da nee vaada | Come on, you come on |
| Nee melae yeri vaada | Climb up and come forward |
| Eh indha eh indha | Hey take this, hey take this |
| Eh indha indha indha | Hey take this, take this, take this |
| Eh kuthu eh kuthu | Hey punch him, hey punch him |
| Eh kuthu gumma kuthae | Hey give him a solid hit! |
| Male | |
| Maanukku kombu da | Antlers belong to a deer |
| Yaanaiki Thandham da | Tusks belong to an elephant |
| Makka en peruma | My pride among people |
| Anbu da dhool | Is love, and that is fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Singam naa seerum da | If I am a lion, I will roar |
| Siruthaina paayum da | If I am a leopard, I will pounce |
| Ennoda balamellam | All my core strength |
| Veeram da dhool | Is my bravery, fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Thooral potta thoniyilae | In a boat during drizzle |
| Kodai irundha dhool | Having an umbrella is fantastic! |
| Dhaagam vandha keniyilae | In a well when you feel thirsty |
| Eh dhaagam vandha keniyilae | Hey, in a well when you feel thirsty |
| Thanni irundha dhool | If there is water, it is fantastic! |
| Kaalam unnai enyilae | Time will place you |
| Ethi vekkum dhool | On a ladder to success, fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Eh adra sakka adra sakka | Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up |
| Vaa da naina | Come on, friend! |
| Chorus :Dhool ah dhool ah dhool | Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic |
| Male :Ah dhooool | Male: Fantastiiic! |
| Chorus | |
| Koduva meesa | Moustache shaped like a curved billhook |
| Aruvaa paarva | A look sharp as a sickle |
| Aaru mugam thaan | It is none other than Arumugam |
| Kaiya vechaan dhool | When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Kadava pallu | A molar tooth |
| Thanga pallu | A golden tooth |
| Adutha pallu | The next tooth |
| Singa pallu dhool | A lion's tooth, fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Eh poda enna pottiyinna | Hey go away, if anyone comes for a challenge |
| Solli adipen | I will warn them beforehand and hit them |
| Chorus :Dhool | Chorus: Fantastic! |
| Thozha ennu yaarum vandha | Thozha ennu yaarum vandha |
| Thola koduppen | I will offer my shoulder to support them |
| Chorus :Dhool | Chorus: Fantastic! |
| Male | |
| Eh adra sakka adra sakka | Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up |
| Vaa da naina | Come on, friend! |
| Chorus :Dhool ah dhool ah dhool | Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic |
| Male : Ah dhooool | Male: Ah fantastiiic! |
............................
Come on, come forward, come on
Oh powerful one, oh lion-hearted one
Oh victorious ones, oh joyful ones
Let us sing songs of happiness together
Let us join together and dance the Bhangra
Keep going, go go..
Our lion will win, ah...
............................
Thigu thaa thaa thaa
Thigu thaa thaa thaa
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thaa
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thaa thaa thaa
Ohooo...
கொடுவா மீசை
அறுவா பார்வை ஆறு
முகம் தான் கைய
வச்சான் தூள்
Moustache shaped like a curved billhook
A look sharp as a sickle
It is none other than Arumugam
When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
கடவா பல்லு
தங்க பல்லு அடுத்த
பல்லு சிங்க பல்லு
தூள்
A molar tooth
A golden tooth
The next tooth
A lion's tooth, fantastic!
{ ஏ போடா என்ன
போட்டியின்னா சொல்லி
அடிப்பேன் தூள் தோழா
என்னு யாரும் வந்தா
தோள கொடுப்பேன்
தூள் } (2)
Hey go away, if anyone comes for a challenge
I will warn them beforehand and hit them, fantastic!
If anyone comes calling me a friend
I will offer my shoulder to support them, fantastic!
ஏ அட்ரா சக்க
அட்ரா சக்க வா டா
நைனா
குழு :
தூள் தூள் தூள்
ஆண் : தூள்
Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Come on, friend!
Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male: Fantastiiic!
கொடுவா மீசை
அறுவா பார்வை ஆறு
முகம் தான் கைய
வச்சான் தூள்
Moustache shaped like a curved billhook
A look sharp as a sickle
It is none other than Arumugam
When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
கடவா பல்லு
தங்க பல்லு அடுத்த
பல்லு சிங்க பல்லு
தூள்
A molar tooth
A golden tooth
The next tooth
A lion's tooth, fantastic!
.
......................
Rhythmic vocal chant, fantastic!
Rhythmic vocal chant, fantastic!
சுண்டைக்கா
வெண்டைக்கா
பொண்ணுங்க நடுவே
சுரக்கா உடைச்சி
ஜெயிச்சாக்கா தூள்
Turkey berry and lady's finger
Among the girls
Breaking open the bottle gourd
If we win, it is fantastic!
குண்டக்கா
மண்டக்கா பேச்சுக்கு
எதிரே கண்டிப்பா
கோட்டைய
புடிச்சாக்கா தூள்
Opposing contradictory
And confusing talk
We will definitely conquer
Their fort, fantastic!
கட்டபொம்மன்
பேரன்டா தொட்டதெல்லாம்
தூள் காட்டு தேக்கு தேகம்டா
ஏ காட்டு தேக்கு தேகம்டா
கெட் அப் எல்லாம் தூள்
எட்டு திக்கும் என் பாட்டு
மெட்டு கேக்கும் தூள்
He is the grandson of Veerapandiya Kattabomman
Everything he touches turns out fantastic!
A body sturdy like wild teak wood
Hey, a body sturdy like wild teak wood
His style and presence are fantastic!
In all eight directions, my song
And its tune will sound fantastic!
ஏ அட்ரா சக்க
அட்ரா சக்க வா டா
நைனா
குழு :
தூள் தூள் தூள்
ஆண் : தூள்
Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Come on, friend!
Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male: Fantastiiic!
கொடுவா மீசை
அறுவா பார்வை ஆறு
முகம் தான் கைய
வச்சான் தூள்
Moustache shaped like a curved billhook
A look sharp as a sickle
It is none other than Arumugam
When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
கடவா பல்லு
தங்க பல்லு அடுத்த
பல்லு சிங்க பல்லு
தூள்
A molar tooth
A golden tooth
The next tooth
A lion's tooth, fantastic!
விஷ்லிங் :
.......................
High energy cheering sounds...
High energy cheering sounds
Come on, you come on
Climb up and come forward
Hey take this, hey take this
Hey take this, take this, take this
Hey punch him, hey punch him
Hey give him a solid hit!
.......................
Antlers belong to a deer
Tusks belong to an elephant
My pride among people
Is love, and that is fantastic!
மானுக்கு கொம்புடா
யானைக்கு தந்தம்டா மக்கா
என் பெரும அன்புடா தூள்
If I am a lion, I will roar
If I am a leopard, I will pounce
All my core strength
Is my bravery, fantastic!
சிங்கம்னா சீறும்
டா சிறுத்தையின்னா
பாயும்டா என்னோட
பலமெல்லாம் வீரம்டா
தூள்
In a boat during drizzle
Having an umbrella is fantastic!
In a well when you feel thirsty
Hey, in a well when you feel thirsty
If there is water, it is fantastic!
Time will place you
On a ladder to success, fantastic!
தூறல் போட்ட
தோணியிலே கொடை
இருந்தா தூள் தாகம்
வந்தா கேணியிலே என்
தாகம் வந்தா கேணியிலே
தண்ணி இருந்தா தூள்
காலம் உன்னை ஏணியிலே
ஏத்தி வைக்கும் தூள்
Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Come on, friend!
Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male: Fantastiiic!
ஏ அட்ரா சக்க
அட்ரா சக்க வா டா
நைனா
குழு :
தூள் ஆ
தூள் ஆ தூள்
ஆ தூள்
Moustache shaped like a curved billhook
A look sharp as a sickle
It is none other than Arumugam
When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
கொடுவா மீசை
அறுவா பார்வை ஆறு
முகம் தான் கைய
வச்சான் தூள்
A molar tooth
A golden tooth
The next tooth
A lion's tooth, fantastic!
கடவா பல்லு
தங்க பல்லு அடுத்த
பல்லு சிங்க பல்லு
தூள்
Hey go away, if anyone comes for a challenge
I will warn them beforehand and hit them
Chorus: Fantastic!
Thozha ennu yaarum vandha
I will offer my shoulder to support them
Chorus: Fantastic!
ஏ போடா என்ன
போட்டியின்னா சொல்லி
அடிப்பேன்
குழு :
தூள்
தோழா என்னு யாரும்
வந்தா தோள கொடுப்பேன்
குழு :
தூள்
Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Come on, friend!
Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male: Ah fantastiiic!
ஏ அட்ரா சக்க
அட்ரா சக்க வா டா
நைனா
குழு :
தூள் ஆ
தூள் ஆ தூள்
ஆ தூள்
Ajja ajja ajja mundi ajja
Come on, come forward, come on
Oh balli oh shera
Oh powerful one, oh lion-hearted one
Oh jeethae oh banghe
Oh victorious ones, oh joyful ones
Oh geeth kushi se ghaiye
Let us sing songs of happiness together
Hojal milkae paguda
Let us join together and dance the Bhangra
Paiyae jaa jaa..
Keep going, go go..
Sadda sher jeethae aaaa…
Our lion will win, ah...
Thigu thaa thaa thaa
Thigu thaa thaa thaa
Thigu thaa thaa thaa
Thigu thaa thaa thaa
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thaa
Thaa
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thim
Thaa thaa thaa
Thaa thaa thaa
Ohooo…
Ohooo...
Koduva meesa
Moustache shaped like a curved billhook
Aruvaa paarva
A look sharp as a sickle
Aaru mugam thaan
It is none other than Arumugam
Kaiya vechaan dhool
When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
Kadava pallu
A molar tooth
Thanga pallu
A golden tooth
Adutha pallu
The next tooth
Singa pallu dhool
A lion's tooth, fantastic!
{Eh poda enna pottiyinna
Hey go away, if anyone comes for a challenge
Solli adipen dhool
I will warn them beforehand and hit them, fantastic!
Thozha ennu yaarum vandha
If anyone comes calling me a friend
Thola koduppen dhool} (2)
I will offer my shoulder to support them, fantastic!
Eh adra sakka adra sakka
Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Vaa da naina
Come on, friend!
Chorus :Dhool dhool dhool
Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male :Dhooool
Male: Fantastiiic!
Koduva meesa
Moustache shaped like a curved billhook
Aruvaa paarva
A look sharp as a sickle
Aaru mugam thaan
It is none other than Arumugam
Kaiya vechaan dhool
When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
Kadava pallu
A molar tooth
Thanga pallu
A golden tooth
Adutha pallu
The next tooth
Singa pallu dhool
A lion's tooth, fantastic!
{Tharanaa naanae tharanaa naanae
Rhythmic vocal chant, fantastic!
Tharanaa naanae tharanaa naanae dhool} (2)
Rhythmic vocal chant, fantastic!
Sundakka vendakka
Turkey berry and lady's finger
Ponnunga naduvae
Among the girls
Surakka udachi
Breaking open the bottle gourd
Jaichakka dhool
If we win, it is fantastic!
Kundakka mandakka
Opposing contradictory
Pechukku yethirae
And confusing talk
Kandippa kottaiya
We will definitely conquer
Pudichakka dhool
Their fort, fantastic!
Kattabomman peran da
He is the grandson of Veerapandiya Kattabomman
Thottadhellam dhool
Everything he touches turns out fantastic!
Kaatu theakku dhegam da
A body sturdy like wild teak wood
Eh kaatu theakku dhegam da
Hey, a body sturdy like wild teak wood
Get up ellam dhool
His style and presence are fantastic!
Ettu thikkum en paatu
In all eight directions, my song
Mettu kekkum dhool
And its tune will sound fantastic!
Eh adra sakka adra sakka
Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Vaa da naina
Come on, friend!
Chorus :Dhool dhool dhool
Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male :Dhooool
Male: Fantastiiic!
Koduva meesa
Moustache shaped like a curved billhook
Aruvaa paarva
A look sharp as a sickle
Aaru mugam thaan
It is none other than Arumugam
Kaiya vechaan dhool
When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
Kadava pallu
A molar tooth
Thanga pallu
A golden tooth
Adutha pallu
The next tooth
Singa pallu dhool
A lion's tooth, fantastic!
Gile gile gile gile gile gile……
High energy cheering sounds...
Gile gile gile gile gile
High energy cheering sounds
Vaa da nee vaada
Come on, you come on
Nee melae yeri vaada
Climb up and come forward
Eh indha eh indha
Hey take this, hey take this
Eh indha indha indha
Hey take this, take this, take this
Eh kuthu eh kuthu
Hey punch him, hey punch him
Eh kuthu gumma kuthae
Hey give him a solid hit!
Maanukku kombu da
Antlers belong to a deer
Yaanaiki Thandham da
Tusks belong to an elephant
Makka en peruma
My pride among people
Anbu da dhool
Is love, and that is fantastic!
Singam naa seerum da
If I am a lion, I will roar
Siruthaina paayum da
If I am a leopard, I will pounce
Ennoda balamellam
All my core strength
Veeram da dhool
Is my bravery, fantastic!
Thooral potta thoniyilae
In a boat during drizzle
Kodai irundha dhool
Having an umbrella is fantastic!
Dhaagam vandha keniyilae
In a well when you feel thirsty
Eh dhaagam vandha keniyilae
Hey, in a well when you feel thirsty
Thanni irundha dhool
If there is water, it is fantastic!
Kaalam unnai enyilae
Time will place you
Ethi vekkum dhool
On a ladder to success, fantastic!
Eh adra sakka adra sakka
Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Vaa da naina
Come on, friend!
Chorus :Dhool ah dhool ah dhool
Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male :Ah dhooool
Male: Fantastiiic!
Koduva meesa
Moustache shaped like a curved billhook
Aruvaa paarva
A look sharp as a sickle
Aaru mugam thaan
It is none other than Arumugam
Kaiya vechaan dhool
When he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
Kadava pallu
A molar tooth
Thanga pallu
A golden tooth
Adutha pallu
The next tooth
Singa pallu dhool
A lion's tooth, fantastic!
Eh poda enna pottiyinna
Hey go away, if anyone comes for a challenge
Solli adipen
I will warn them beforehand and hit them
Chorus :Dhool
Chorus: Fantastic!
Thozha ennu yaarum vandha
Thozha ennu yaarum vandha
Thola koduppen
I will offer my shoulder to support them
Chorus :Dhool
Chorus: Fantastic!
Eh adra sakka adra sakka
Hey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Vaa da naina
Come on, friend!
Chorus :Dhool ah dhool ah dhool
Chorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male : Ah dhooool
Male: Ah fantastiiic!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Singam Poola' (popularly known as the title track or 'Koduva Meesa') from the movie Dhool is a high-octane hero-introduction folk song celebrating the righteous, fearless, and compassionate persona of the protagonist, Arumugam. The lyrics combine rural folk metaphors, Punjabi bhangra chants, and rhythmic energetic phrases to project an invincible yet noble image. The term 'Dhool' serves as a repeating refrain, meaning 'outstanding', 'fantastic', or 'demolished with power'. The song highlights the hero's physical prowess, sharp features, bravery against enemies, and deep loyalty to friendship and love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvamaanam)
“Kaatu theakku dhegam da”
Comparing the protagonist's body to wild teak wood ('Kaatu theakku dhegam') to represent strength and ruggedness.
Simile / Visual Imagery
“Koduva meesa / Aruvaa paarva”
Comparing eyes to a curved sickle ('Aruvaa paarva') and moustache to a billhook ('Koduva meesa').
Alliteration and Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)
“Sundakka vendakka”
Use of repeating initial and second-letter consonances like 'Koduva' / 'Aruvaa' and 'Sundakka' / 'Vendakka' / 'Surakka'.
Refrain / Anaphora
“Kaiya vechaan dhool”
Repetition of the word 'Dhool' at the end of every punch line to emphasize victory and ultimate energy.
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Trivia
Although listed as Unknown in the prompt header, the music for Dhool (2003) was composed by Vidyasagar, with vocals for this energetic track rendered by popular playback singer Tippu along with traditional Punjabi folk vocalists. The movie was a major box-office blockbuster starring Vikram, Jyothika, and Reema Sen.
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