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Lyrics & meaning

Kurumba

From Tik Tik Tik (2018 Film) · 2018

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
Sid Sriram
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Tik Tik Tik (2018 Film)2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{Kurumbaa…aaa….{Mischievous child... aaa...
Whistling :…………………..Whistling :…………………..
Male :Kurumbaa…aaa….Male : Mischievous child... aaa...
Whistling :…………………..} (2)Whistling :…………………..} (2)
Male
Uyaram kuraindhen unnaalI lowered my stature down to your level because of you
Manalil varaindhen unnaalI drew patterns in the sand because of you
Kadalil karaindhen unnaalae…ae….I dissolved into the vast ocean because of you...
Male
Siragaai virindhen unnaalI spread my wings like a bird because of you
Tharaiyil parandhen unnaalI flew while standing on the ground because of you
Nirangal niraindhen unnaalae..ae…I was filled with vivid colors because of you...
Male
Otrai crayonA single crayon
Rendaai udaithu kirukkiduvomWe snap into two and scribble away
Urulaich cheevalA packet of potato chips
Paiyai vedithu norukkiduvom…We pop open the bag and crunch them all down...
Norukkiduvom…Crunch them down...
Male
Kurumbaa…aaaMischievous little one... aaa
En ulagae needhaan daaYou are my whole world, my son
Kurumbaa…aaaMischievous little one... aaa
En uyirae needhaan daaYou are my life, my son
Male
Kurumbaa…aaaMischievous little one... aaa
En ulagae needhaan daaYou are my whole world, my son
Kurumbaa….aaa..aaa…aaa…Mischievous little one... aaa... aaa... aaa...
En uyirae needhaan daa…You are my life, my son...
Aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aa…Aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa...aa...
Male
Vinveli meengalil ellaamAmong all the celestial stars in deep space
Un vizhidhaanae paarppenI only see your shining eyes
Vennila undhan kaalil serppenI will bring down the moon and place it at your feet
Male
Vetrigal aayiram vandhaalEven if a thousand grand victories come my way
Punnagaiyodae yerppenI will accept them with a humble smile
Unnidam mattumdhaanae thorppenYet it is only to you that I willingly yield defeat
Male
Aattam podumbodhellamWhenever you jump around and play
Ulagae azhagaai maarumThe entire world turns beautiful
Veettup paadam seidhaalooBut whenever you sit down to do your homework
Ratha azhutham yerumMy blood pressure shoots up!
Male
Undhan kurumbu marabanuThese mischievous genes of yours,
Evvazhi kandaaiWhich path did you inherit them from?
Enakku theriyaadhaa…aaa..As if I don't already know...
Male
Kurumbaa…aaaMischievous little one... aaa
En ulagae needhaan daaYou are my whole world, my son
Kurumbaa…aaaMischievous little one... aaa
En uyirae needhaan daaYou are my life, my son
Male
Kurumbaa…aaaMischievous little one... aaa
En ulagae needhaan daaYou are my whole world, my son
Kurumbaa….aaa..aaa..aa…Mischievous little one... aaa... aaa... aa...
En uyirae needhaan daa…You are my life, my son...
Aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aa…Aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa...aa...
Male
Ularal mazhigal unnaalShowers of sweet babblings because of you
Cartoon kanavum unnaalDreams filled with cartoons because of you
Kirukkaai aanaen unnaalae..ae…I turned crazy and playful because of you...
Male
Erumboderumbaai sila naalCrawling around like ants on some days
Poonai naayaai sila naalChasing around like cats and dogs on other days
Manidhan aanen unnaalaeI finally became a complete human because of you
Male
Vindhai endru kaiyil vandhaayaeYou arrived as a miracle into my hands
En manam kuliraCooling and soothing my heart
Thandhai endru pattam thandhaayaeYou bestowed upon me the title of 'Father'
Naan thalai nimiraMaking me hold my head high in pride
Thalai nimira…Hold my head high...
Male
Kurumbaa…aaaMischievous little one... aaa
En ulagae needhaan daaYou are my whole world, my son
Kurumbaa…aaaMischievous little one... aaa
En uyirae needhaan daaYou are my life, my son
Male
Kurumbaa…aaaMischievous little one... aaa
En uthiram needhaan daaYou are my flesh and blood, my son
Kurumbaa….aaa..Mischievous little one... aaa..
En vidiyal needhaan daa…You are my new dawn, my son...
Aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…aa…Aaa....aaa....aaa....aaa...aa...
Male
Aaa…aaa….aaa…aa….aa…aa…Aaa...aaa....aaa...aa....aa...aa…
Whistling :……………………..Whistling :……………………..
Male :Aaa….mmm….Male :Aaa….mmm….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Kurumba' is an affectionate tribute from a father to his young son, celebrating the innocence, playful antics, and unconditional bond shared between them. The song highlights how the child's presence brings childlike delight back into the father's life, making him participate in simple pleasures like drawing with broken crayons and sharing snacks.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Uyaram kuraindhen unnaal / Manalil varaindhen unnaal / Kadalil karaindhen unnaalae

Matching second consonants in consecutive lines (Uyaram / Manalil / Kadalil and Siragaai / Tharaiyil / Nirangal).

Hyperbole (Exaggeration)

Vennila undhan kaalil serppen

Exaggerated expressions of affection where the father promises to bring the moon to his son's feet.

Metaphor

En uthiram needhaan daa / En vidiyal needhaan daa

Comparing the child to the father's blood (uthiram) and new dawn (vidiyal).

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Trivia

The song 'Kurumba' features actor Jayam Ravi and his real-life son Aarav Ravi, who played his onscreen son in India's first space film 'Tik Tik Tik' (2018). Composed by D. Imman and sung by Sid Sriram with lyrics by Madhan Karky, the song became a widespread anthem celebrating father-son relationships.

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