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Lyrics & meaning

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 ajjaCome on, come forward, come on
Oh balli oh sheraOh powerful one, oh lion-hearted one
Oh jeethae oh bangheOh victorious ones, oh joyful ones
Oh geeth kushi se ghaiyeLet us sing songs of happiness together
Hojal milkae pagudaLet 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 thaaThigu thaa thaa thaa
Thigu thaa thaa thaaThigu thaa thaa thaa
Thum thi nakka thimThum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thimThum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thimThum thi nakka thim
ThaaThaa
Thum thi nakka thimThum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thimThum thi nakka thim
Thum thi nakka thimThum thi nakka thim
Thaa thaa thaaThaa thaa thaa
Ohooo…Ohooo...
Male
Koduva meesaMoustache shaped like a curved billhook
Aruvaa paarvaA look sharp as a sickle
Aaru mugam thaanIt is none other than Arumugam
Kaiya vechaan dhoolWhen he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
Male
Kadava palluA molar tooth
Thanga palluA golden tooth
Adutha palluThe next tooth
Singa pallu dhoolA lion's tooth, fantastic!
Male
{Eh poda enna pottiyinnaHey go away, if anyone comes for a challenge
Solli adipen dhoolI will warn them beforehand and hit them, fantastic!
Thozha ennu yaarum vandhaIf anyone comes calling me a friend
Thola koduppen dhool} (2)I will offer my shoulder to support them, fantastic!
Male
Eh adra sakka adra sakkaHey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Vaa da nainaCome on, friend!
Chorus :Dhool dhool dhoolChorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male :DhoooolMale: Fantastiiic!
Male
Koduva meesaMoustache shaped like a curved billhook
Aruvaa paarvaA look sharp as a sickle
Aaru mugam thaanIt is none other than Arumugam
Kaiya vechaan dhoolWhen he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
Male
Kadava palluA molar tooth
Thanga palluA golden tooth
Adutha palluThe next tooth
Singa pallu dhoolA lion's tooth, fantastic!
Male
{Tharanaa naanae tharanaa naanaeRhythmic vocal chant, fantastic!
Tharanaa naanae tharanaa naanae dhool} (2)Rhythmic vocal chant, fantastic!
Male
Sundakka vendakkaTurkey berry and lady's finger
Ponnunga naduvaeAmong the girls
Surakka udachiBreaking open the bottle gourd
Jaichakka dhoolIf we win, it is fantastic!
Male
Kundakka mandakkaOpposing contradictory
Pechukku yethiraeAnd confusing talk
Kandippa kottaiyaWe will definitely conquer
Pudichakka dhoolTheir fort, fantastic!
Male
Kattabomman peran daHe is the grandson of Veerapandiya Kattabomman
Thottadhellam dhoolEverything he touches turns out fantastic!
Kaatu theakku dhegam daA body sturdy like wild teak wood
Eh kaatu theakku dhegam daHey, a body sturdy like wild teak wood
Get up ellam dhoolHis style and presence are fantastic!
Ettu thikkum en paatuIn all eight directions, my song
Mettu kekkum dhoolAnd its tune will sound fantastic!
Male
Eh adra sakka adra sakkaHey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Vaa da nainaCome on, friend!
Chorus :Dhool dhool dhoolChorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male :DhoooolMale: Fantastiiic!
Male
Koduva meesaMoustache shaped like a curved billhook
Aruvaa paarvaA look sharp as a sickle
Aaru mugam thaanIt is none other than Arumugam
Kaiya vechaan dhoolWhen he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
Male
Kadava palluA molar tooth
Thanga palluA golden tooth
Adutha palluThe next tooth
Singa pallu dhoolA lion's tooth, fantastic!
Female
Gile gile gile gile gile gile……High energy cheering sounds...
Gile gile gile gile gileHigh energy cheering sounds
Vaa da nee vaadaCome on, you come on
Nee melae yeri vaadaClimb up and come forward
Eh indha eh indhaHey take this, hey take this
Eh indha indha indhaHey take this, take this, take this
Eh kuthu eh kuthuHey punch him, hey punch him
Eh kuthu gumma kuthaeHey give him a solid hit!
Male
Maanukku kombu daAntlers belong to a deer
Yaanaiki Thandham daTusks belong to an elephant
Makka en perumaMy pride among people
Anbu da dhoolIs love, and that is fantastic!
Male
Singam naa seerum daIf I am a lion, I will roar
Siruthaina paayum daIf I am a leopard, I will pounce
Ennoda balamellamAll my core strength
Veeram da dhoolIs my bravery, fantastic!
Male
Thooral potta thoniyilaeIn a boat during drizzle
Kodai irundha dhoolHaving an umbrella is fantastic!
Dhaagam vandha keniyilaeIn a well when you feel thirsty
Eh dhaagam vandha keniyilaeHey, in a well when you feel thirsty
Thanni irundha dhoolIf there is water, it is fantastic!
Kaalam unnai enyilaeTime will place you
Ethi vekkum dhoolOn a ladder to success, fantastic!
Male
Eh adra sakka adra sakkaHey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Vaa da nainaCome on, friend!
Chorus :Dhool ah dhool ah dhoolChorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male :Ah dhoooolMale: Fantastiiic!
Chorus
Koduva meesaMoustache shaped like a curved billhook
Aruvaa paarvaA look sharp as a sickle
Aaru mugam thaanIt is none other than Arumugam
Kaiya vechaan dhoolWhen he lays his hand to act, it is fantastic!
Male
Kadava palluA molar tooth
Thanga palluA golden tooth
Adutha palluThe next tooth
Singa pallu dhoolA lion's tooth, fantastic!
Male
Eh poda enna pottiyinnaHey go away, if anyone comes for a challenge
Solli adipenI will warn them beforehand and hit them
Chorus :DhoolChorus: Fantastic!
Thozha ennu yaarum vandhaThozha ennu yaarum vandha
Thola koduppenI will offer my shoulder to support them
Chorus :DhoolChorus: Fantastic!
Male
Eh adra sakka adra sakkaHey strike it up with rhythm, strike it up
Vaa da nainaCome on, friend!
Chorus :Dhool ah dhool ah dhoolChorus: Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic
Male : Ah dhoooolMale: 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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