Lyrics & meaning
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Vinayaga
Chorus :Oh..
Male :Saranam
Chorus :Oh..
Male :Thoppukaranam
Chorus :Oh..
Male :Padaporam
Chorus :Oh..
Female :Leo kapaasa
Male :Leo kapaasa
Aa leo kapaasa..
Chorus :Leo kapaasa.. leo kapaasa..
Pillayaar patti hero
Neethaanpaa ganesa
Nee karuna vecha naanum heropa
Chorus :Leo kapaasa.. leo kapaasa..
Male :Pillayaar patti hero
Neethaanpaa ganesa
Nee karuna vecha naanum heropa
Outdoor aalamaram
Aaathora arasamaram
All round neethaanpa ganesa
En girlfrienda sethuvaiyu ganesa
Yappa yappa yappa thoppa ganesa
Enakku appa amma neethaan ganesa
Yappa yappa yappa thoppa ganesa
Enakku appa amma neethaan ganesa
Leo kapaasa.. leo kapaasa..
Ada un thambi
Valli mela aasa vechaan
Appo aasa vechaan
Antha aasathaan
Eedera poosa vechaan
Unakku poosa vechaan
Chorus :Leo kapaasa..
Dummukku dumku chakku
Huku chakku
Leo kapaasa..
Dummukku dumku chakku
Huku chakku
En thunaiyaaga
Varavendum thumbikkaithaan
Undhan thumbikkaithaan
Athu varummunnu
Vechenae nambikkaithaan
Unmel nambikkaithaan
Enakku vanmathithaan
Ponjathiyaa aanakka
Unakku kozhukattaya
Padachiduven ganesa
Kaadhal kavalaya
Nee theerthuvecha ganesa
Kovil vaasal vanthu
Vedichuduven pattasa
Yappa yappa yappa thoppa ganesa
Enakku appa amma neethaan ganesa
Yappa yappa yappa thoppa ganesa
Enakku appa amma neethaan ganesa
Nee paakatha jodi illa
Boologathil
Antha melogathil
Naa kaadhalichu
Kalangurenae keelogathil
Ippo kilpakkathil
Leo kapaasa..
Dummukku dumku chakku
Huku chakku
Leo kapaasa..
Dummukku dumku chakku
Huku chakku
Kaadhaluna ennalum
Bejaaruthaan
Bada bejaaruthaan
Antha kaadhalukku
Kaaranamae kolaaruthaan
Vayasu kolaaruthaan
Paduthen paai viruchu
Thookamilla ganesa
Padura paataiyum
Nee paakavilla ganesa
Naalum therinjukittu
Nadikirayae ganesa
Nadipaal neeyumoru
Sevaaliyar ganesa
Yappa yappa yappa thoppa ganesa
Enakku appa amma neethaan ganesa
Yappa yappa yappa thoppa ganesa
Enakku appa amma neethaan ganesa
Pillayaar patti hero
Neethaanpaa ganesa
Nee karuna vecha naanum heropa
Chorus :Leo kapaasa.. leo kapaasa..
Male :Pillayaar patti hero
Neethaanpaa ganesa
Nee karuna vecha naanum heropa
Outdoor aalamaram
Aaathora arasamaram
All round neethaanpa ganesa
En girlfrienda sethuvaiyu ganesa
Yappa yappa yappa thoppa ganesa
Enakku appa amma neethaan ganesa
Yappa yappa yappa thoppa ganesa
Enakku appa amma neethaan ganesa
Ganesaa….
Oh Vinayaka!
Chorus: Oh..
Male: We seek refuge!
Chorus: Oh..
Male: We do ear-holding squats!
Chorus: Oh..
Male: We are going to sing!
Chorus: Oh..
Female: Leo Kabasa
Male: Leo Kabasa
Ah, Leo Kabasa..
Chorus: Leo Kabasa.. Leo Kabasa..
The hero of Pillayarpatti,
It is you, Ganesha!
If you show your grace, I will be a hero too!
Chorus: Leo Kabasa.. Leo Kabasa..
Male: The hero of Pillayarpatti,
It is you, Ganesha!
If you show your grace, I will be a hero too!
Under the outdoor banyan tree,
By the riverside sacred fig tree,
You are everywhere, all-round, Ganesha!
Unite me with my girlfriend, Ganesha!
Hey, hey, hey, pot-bellied Ganesha!
You are my father and mother, Ganesha!
Hey, hey, hey, pot-bellied Ganesha!
You are my father and mother, Ganesha!
Leo Kabasa.. Leo Kabasa..
Hey, your younger brother
Fell in love with Valli,
Yes, he desired her back then!
And for that desire
To be fulfilled, he prayed,
He performed a pooja for you!
Chorus: Leo Kabasa..
Dummuku dumku sakku
Huku sakku
Leo Kabasa..
Dummuku dumku sakku
Huku sakku
To stand by me as my support,
Only your trunk must come,
Yes, your elephant trunk!
Believing that it will come,
I placed my trust in you,
Complete faith in you!
If only Vaanmathi
Becomes my wife,
I will offer sweet kozhukattai
To you, Ganesha!
If you resolve
My love troubles, Ganesha,
I will come to the temple gates
And burst firecrackers!
Hey, hey, hey, pot-bellied Ganesha!
You are my father and mother, Ganesha!
Hey, hey, hey, pot-bellied Ganesha!
You are my father and mother, Ganesha!
There is no couple you haven't seen,
On this earth,
Or in heaven above!
Falling in love,
I am losing my mind in this world below,
Right now in Kilpauk!
Leo Kabasa..
Dummuku dumku sakku
Huku sakku
Leo Kabasa..
Dummuku dumku sakku
Huku sakku
When it comes to love, it is always
A total headache,
Such a massive headache!
And the root cause
Behind this love is a defect,
Just the hormonal trouble of youth!
I spread my mat and lay down,
But sleep eludes me, Ganesha!
And the suffering I go through,
You haven't even cared to look at, Ganesha!
Knowing everything full well,
You are acting innocent, Ganesha!
With your acting skills,
You are a true Chevalier, Ganesha!
Hey, hey, hey, pot-bellied Ganesha!
You are my father and mother, Ganesha!
Hey, hey, hey, pot-bellied Ganesha!
You are my father and mother, Ganesha!
The hero of Pillayarpatti,
It is you, Ganesha!
If you show your grace, I will be a hero too!
Chorus: Leo Kabasa.. Leo Kabasa..
Male: The hero of Pillayarpatti,
It is you, Ganesha!
If you show your grace, I will be a hero too!
Under the outdoor banyan tree,
By the riverside sacred fig tree,
You are everywhere, all-round, Ganesha!
Unite me with my girlfriend, Ganesha!
Hey, hey, hey, pot-bellied Ganesha!
You are my father and mother, Ganesha!
Hey, hey, hey, pot-bellied Ganesha!
You are my father and mother, Ganesha!
Ganesha...!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This lighthearted and humorous song features the protagonist praying to Lord Ganesha to help him win the heart of his love interest, Vaanmathi. Using colloquial language, playful banter, and pop-culture references, the hero treats Ganesha like a close friend and guardian, reminding him how Ganesha helped his brother Lord Murugan win Valli. He promises offerings like sweet dumplings (kozhukattai) and bursting crackers outside the temple if his romance succeeds.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emonai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Outdoor aalamaram / Aaathora arasamaram”
Matching second consonants across consecutive lines, such as 'Pillayaar' and 'All round' or 'Kaadhalikku' and 'Vayasu' rhythmically.
Sarkasm / Hyperbole
“Nadipaal neeyumoru / Sevaaliyar ganesa”
Playful irony where the singer mockingly calls Lord Ganesha a 'Chevalier' actor for playing blind to his romantic struggles.
Alliteration & Onomatopoeia
“Dummukku dumku chakku / Huku chakku”
Use of rhythmic beat words ('Dummukku dumku chakku') and repetitive sound patterns ('Yappa yappa yappa thoppa').
Did you know?
Trivia
This track from the 1996 film 'Vaanmathi' starring Ajith Kumar was composed by Deva, with lyrics written by the veteran lyricist Vaali. Sung energetically by Mano, the song became a popular comedic Ganesha devotional parody in Tamil cinema.
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