Theeradha Dum
From Parthiban Kanavu · 2003
- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singers
- Tippu, Devan, Manikka Vinayagam
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Details
- Parthiban Kanavu2003
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Le leilei lo lay lala loyla | Le leilei lo lay lala loyla |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Chorus | |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Le leilei lo lay lala loyla | Le leilei lo lay lala loyla |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Male | |
| Theeraatha dummu venum | We need endless smokes |
| Thittaatha appu venum | We need a father who does not scold |
| Kurayaatha quarter venum | We need a quarter bottle that never gets empty |
| Kondaada natpu venum | We need friendship to celebrate |
| Chorus | |
| Dhintha nakkunakku | Dhintha nakkunakku |
| thinatha nakku nakku | Thinatha nakku nakku |
| Dhintha nakkunakku | Dhintha nakkunakku |
| thinatha nakku nakku | Thinatha nakku nakku |
| Male | |
| Kavithayinna sollu venum | If it is poetry, you need words |
| Kaadhalluna dhillu venum | If it is love, you need courage |
| Carrom board-u coin pola | Like coins on a carrom board |
| Kannu rendum oda venum | Both eyes should dart around |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal senju jeyicha neeyum | If you succeed in love |
| Kanavanaaga maara venum | You should become a husband |
| Kaadhal senju thothaa neeyum | If you fail in love |
| Adutha ponna theda venum | You should look for the next girl |
| Chorus | |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Le leilei lo lay lala loyla | Le leilei lo lay lala loyla |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Chorus | |
| {Shake a boom… | {Shake a boom… |
| Shake a boom | Shake a boom |
| Shake a boom boom} (3) | Shake a boom boom} (x3) |
| Wo check it out | Wo check it out |
| Chorus | |
| Hai haha hai | Hai haha hai |
| Hai haha hai…oh | Hai haha hai…oh |
| Male | |
| Kalanji pona thalaya seeva | To comb messy unkempt hair |
| Kannaadi vachcha chudidhaar venum | We need a chudidhar studded with mirrors |
| Ladies hostel ullae poga | To enter inside the ladies hostel |
| Surangam thaan venum | We definitely need a secret tunnel |
| Male | |
| Aye azhagu ponnu panjaminna | Hey, if beautiful girls are in short supply |
| Aishwarya rai cloning venum | We need cloning of Aishwarya Rai |
| Thangamaana ponnu inna | To see if a girl is pure gold |
| Urasi paakanum | We must test her by rubbing |
| Chorus | |
| Bill gates-u engalathaan | Bill Gates should come |
| Thaththeduthu poga venum | And adopt us all |
| Thiruppathi undiyalil | From the Tirupati temple donation box |
| Ah dhinam oru pangu venum | Ah, we need a daily share |
| Chorus | |
| Cheerapunji mazhaiya pola | Just like rain in Cherrapunji |
| Beer mazhai peiya venum | It should rain beer |
| Sirayil ulla kaaveri aaru | The Cauvery river trapped in jail |
| Baililthaanae veliyae venum | Should come out on bail |
| Chorus | |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Le leilei lo lay lala loyla | Le leilei lo lay lala loyla |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Chorus | |
| Theeraatha dummu venum | We need endless smokes |
| Thittaatha appu venum | We need a father who does not scold |
| Kurayaatha quarter venum | We need a quarter bottle that never gets empty |
| Kondaada natpu venum | We need friendship to celebrate |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………. | ………………………… |
| Male | |
| Yae star-u hotel pogum podhum | Hey, even when going to a star hotel |
| Pazhasa neeyum nenaika venum | You must remember your past humble days |
| Kaiyendhi bavanukellaam | To all the small roadside eateries |
| Nandri sollanum | You must express your gratitude |
| Male | |
| Hey ketta udanae velai kodukkum | Hey, a new God should be born |
| Pudhiya kadavul porakka venum | Who gives a job immediately upon asking |
| Rubber vechchu varumai kotta | The lines of poverty on our palms |
| Azhikka thaan venum he.. | Should be erased using a rubber eraser |
| Chorus | |
| Seekirama poganumaa | If you want to go fast |
| One way-il poga venum | You should take a one-way path |
| Thaenilavu poganumna | If you want to go on a honeymoon |
| Normal-aaga poga venum | You should go normally |
| Male | |
| Jannal vechcha jacket-eh ellaam | All blouses with window cutouts |
| Kadhavu vechchu mooda venum | Should be fitted with doors and closed |
| Kanni thamizhu mattum thaanae | Only pure, sweet Tamil language |
| Kalloori pengal pesa venum | Should be spoken by college girls |
| Chorus | |
| Theeraatha dummu venum | We need endless smokes |
| Thittaatha appu venum | We need a father who does not scold |
| Kurayaatha quarter venum | We need a quarter bottle that never gets empty |
| Kondaada natpu venum | We need friendship to celebrate |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal senju jeyicha neeyum | If you succeed in love |
| Chorus :Kanavanaaga maara venum | Chorus: You should become a husband |
| Male :Kaadhal senju thothaa neeyum | Male: If you fail in love |
| Chorus :Adutha ponna theda venum | Chorus: You should look for the next girl |
| Chorus | |
| {Layyoa laylala loylaa… | {Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa… | Layyoa laylala loylaa… |
| Le leilei lo lay lala loyla | Le leilei lo lay lala loyla |
| Layyoa laylala loylaa…} (2) | Layyoa laylala loylaa…} (x2) |
.......................
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
.......................
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
தீராத தம்மு
வேணும் திட்டாத
அப்பு வேணும் குறையாத
குவாட்டர் வேணும்
கொண்டாட நட்பு வேணும்
We need endless smokes
We need a father who does not scold
We need a quarter bottle that never gets empty
We need friendship to celebrate
.......................
Dhintha nakkunakku
Thinatha nakku nakku
Dhintha nakkunakku
Thinatha nakku nakku
கவிதையின்னா
சொல்லு வேணும்
காதலுன்னா தில்லு
வேணும் கேரம் போர்டு
காயின் போல கண்ணு
ரெண்டும் ஓட வேணும்
If it is poetry, you need words
If it is love, you need courage
Like coins on a carrom board
Both eyes should dart around
காதல் செஞ்சு
ஜெயிச்சா நீயும் கணவனாக
மாற வேணும் காதல் செஞ்சு
தோத்தா நீயும் அடுத்த
பொண்ண தேட வேணும்
If you succeed in love
You should become a husband
If you fail in love
You should look for the next girl
.........................
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
{ ஷேக் எ பூம்
ஷேக் எ பூம் ஷேக்
எ பூம் பூம் } (3)
வோ செக் இட்
அவுட்
{Shake a boom…
Shake a boom
Shake a boom boom} (x3)
Wo check it out
ஹய் ஹாஹா
ஹய் ஹய் ஹாஹா
ஹய் ஓ
Hai haha hai
Hai haha hai…oh
கலைஞ்சு போன
தலைய சீவ கண்ணாடி
வச்ச சுடிதார் வேணும்
லேடிஸ் ஹாஸ்டல்
உள்ளே போக சுரங்கம்
தான் வேணும்
To comb messy unkempt hair
We need a chudidhar studded with mirrors
To enter inside the ladies hostel
We definitely need a secret tunnel
அயே அழகு
பொண்ணு பஞ்சமின்னா
ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் க்ளோனிங்
வேணும் தங்கமான பொண்ணு
இன்னா உரசி பாக்கணும்
Hey, if beautiful girls are in short supply
We need cloning of Aishwarya Rai
To see if a girl is pure gold
We must test her by rubbing
பில்கேட்ஸு எங்கள
தான் தத்தெடுத்து போக
வேணும் திருப்பதி
உண்டியலில் ஆ தினம்
ஒரு பங்கு வேணும்
Bill Gates should come
And adopt us all
From the Tirupati temple donation box
Ah, we need a daily share
சீரபுஞ்சி மழைய
போல பீர் மழை பெய்ய
வேணும் சிறையில் உள்ள
காவிரி ஆறு பைலில்தானே
வெளியே வேணும்
Just like rain in Cherrapunji
It should rain beer
The Cauvery river trapped in jail
Should come out on bail
.......................
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
தீராத தம்மு
வேணும் திட்டாத
அப்பு வேணும் குறையாத
குவாட்டர் வேணும்
கொண்டாட நட்பு வேணும்
We need endless smokes
We need a father who does not scold
We need a quarter bottle that never gets empty
We need friendship to celebrate
.......................
…………………………
ஏ ஸ்டாரு ஹோட்டல்
போகும் போதும் பழச நீயும்
நெனைக்க வேணும்
கையேந்தி பவனுக்கெல்லாம்
நன்றி சொல்லணும்
Hey, even when going to a star hotel
You must remember your past humble days
To all the small roadside eateries
You must express your gratitude
ஹே கேட்ட உடனே
வேலை கொடுக்கும் புதிய
கடவுள் பொறக்க வேணும்
ரப்பர் வெச்சு வறுமை கோட்ட
அழிக்க தான் வேணும் ஹே
Hey, a new God should be born
Who gives a job immediately upon asking
The lines of poverty on our palms
Should be erased using a rubber eraser
சீக்கிரமா போகணுமா
ஒன் வேயில் போக வேணும்
தேனிலவு போகணும்னா
நார்மல் ஆக போக வேணும்
If you want to go fast
You should take a one-way path
If you want to go on a honeymoon
You should go normally
ஜன்னல் வச்ச
ஜாக்கெட்ட எல்லாம்
கதவு வச்சு மூட வேணும்
கன்னி தமிழு மட்டும்
தானே கல்லூரி பெண்கள்
பேச வேணும்
All blouses with window cutouts
Should be fitted with doors and closed
Only pure, sweet Tamil language
Should be spoken by college girls
தீராத தம்மு
வேணும் திட்டாத
அப்பு வேணும் குறையாத
குவாட்டர் வேணும்
கொண்டாட நட்பு வேணும்
We need endless smokes
We need a father who does not scold
We need a quarter bottle that never gets empty
We need friendship to celebrate
காதல் செஞ்சு
ஜெயிச்சா நீயும்
குழு :
கணவனாக
மாற வேணும்
காதல் செஞ்சு
தோத்தா நீயும்
குழு :
அடுத்த
பொண்ண தேட
வேணும்
If you succeed in love
Chorus: You should become a husband
Male: If you fail in love
Chorus: You should look for the next girl
.........................
{Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Layyoa laylala loylaa…} (x2)
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Theeraatha dummu venum
We need endless smokes
Thittaatha appu venum
We need a father who does not scold
Kurayaatha quarter venum
We need a quarter bottle that never gets empty
Kondaada natpu venum
We need friendship to celebrate
Dhintha nakkunakku
Dhintha nakkunakku
thinatha nakku nakku
Thinatha nakku nakku
Dhintha nakkunakku
Dhintha nakkunakku
thinatha nakku nakku
Thinatha nakku nakku
Kavithayinna sollu venum
If it is poetry, you need words
Kaadhalluna dhillu venum
If it is love, you need courage
Carrom board-u coin pola
Like coins on a carrom board
Kannu rendum oda venum
Both eyes should dart around
Kaadhal senju jeyicha neeyum
If you succeed in love
Kanavanaaga maara venum
You should become a husband
Kaadhal senju thothaa neeyum
If you fail in love
Adutha ponna theda venum
You should look for the next girl
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
{Shake a boom…
{Shake a boom…
Shake a boom
Shake a boom
Shake a boom boom} (3)
Shake a boom boom} (x3)
Wo check it out
Wo check it out
Hai haha hai
Hai haha hai
Hai haha hai…oh
Hai haha hai…oh
Kalanji pona thalaya seeva
To comb messy unkempt hair
Kannaadi vachcha chudidhaar venum
We need a chudidhar studded with mirrors
Ladies hostel ullae poga
To enter inside the ladies hostel
Surangam thaan venum
We definitely need a secret tunnel
Aye azhagu ponnu panjaminna
Hey, if beautiful girls are in short supply
Aishwarya rai cloning venum
We need cloning of Aishwarya Rai
Thangamaana ponnu inna
To see if a girl is pure gold
Urasi paakanum
We must test her by rubbing
Bill gates-u engalathaan
Bill Gates should come
Thaththeduthu poga venum
And adopt us all
Thiruppathi undiyalil
From the Tirupati temple donation box
Ah dhinam oru pangu venum
Ah, we need a daily share
Cheerapunji mazhaiya pola
Just like rain in Cherrapunji
Beer mazhai peiya venum
It should rain beer
Sirayil ulla kaaveri aaru
The Cauvery river trapped in jail
Baililthaanae veliyae venum
Should come out on bail
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Theeraatha dummu venum
We need endless smokes
Thittaatha appu venum
We need a father who does not scold
Kurayaatha quarter venum
We need a quarter bottle that never gets empty
Kondaada natpu venum
We need friendship to celebrate
…………………………….
…………………………
Yae star-u hotel pogum podhum
Hey, even when going to a star hotel
Pazhasa neeyum nenaika venum
You must remember your past humble days
Kaiyendhi bavanukellaam
To all the small roadside eateries
Nandri sollanum
You must express your gratitude
Hey ketta udanae velai kodukkum
Hey, a new God should be born
Pudhiya kadavul porakka venum
Who gives a job immediately upon asking
Rubber vechchu varumai kotta
The lines of poverty on our palms
Azhikka thaan venum he..
Should be erased using a rubber eraser
Seekirama poganumaa
If you want to go fast
One way-il poga venum
You should take a one-way path
Thaenilavu poganumna
If you want to go on a honeymoon
Normal-aaga poga venum
You should go normally
Jannal vechcha jacket-eh ellaam
All blouses with window cutouts
Kadhavu vechchu mooda venum
Should be fitted with doors and closed
Kanni thamizhu mattum thaanae
Only pure, sweet Tamil language
Kalloori pengal pesa venum
Should be spoken by college girls
Theeraatha dummu venum
We need endless smokes
Thittaatha appu venum
We need a father who does not scold
Kurayaatha quarter venum
We need a quarter bottle that never gets empty
Kondaada natpu venum
We need friendship to celebrate
Kaadhal senju jeyicha neeyum
If you succeed in love
Chorus :Kanavanaaga maara venum
Chorus: You should become a husband
Male :Kaadhal senju thothaa neeyum
Male: If you fail in love
Chorus :Adutha ponna theda venum
Chorus: You should look for the next girl
{Layyoa laylala loylaa…
{Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Layyoa laylala loylaa…
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Le leilei lo lay lala loyla
Layyoa laylala loylaa…} (2)
Layyoa laylala loylaa…} (x2)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Theeraatha Dummu Venum' is a energetic, youth-centric song from the 2003 Tamil film 'Parthiban Kanavu', composed by Vidyasagar and written by Na. Muthukumar. The song captures the whimsical, rebellious, and lighthearted desires of young bachelors and college students. Through a series of playful demands—ranging from endless cigarettes and alcohol to cloning celebrities and erasing poverty with a rubber eraser—the song highlights the carefree spirit of youth. Beneath its humorous tone, the lyricist embeds witty social commentary about joblessness, economic struggles, staying humble despite success, and valuing genuine friendship. It remains one of the iconic youth anthems of early 2000s Tamil cinema.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Carrom board-u coin pola / Kannu rendum oda venum”
Compares the movement of eyes darting around to coins sliding across a carrom board.
Simile (Upamai)
“Cheerapunji mazhaiya pola / Beer mazhai peiya venum”
Compares an imaginary shower of beer to the famously heavy rainfall of Cherrapunji.
Monaai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaadhal senju jeyicha neeyum / Kanavanaaga maara venum / Kaadhal senju thothaa neeyum”
Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' across lines to create rhythmic flow.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Sirayil ulla kaaveri aaru / Baililthaanae veliyae venum”
Personifies the Cauvery river as a prisoner held in jail needing bail, symbolizing water dispute politics.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Rubber vechchu varumai kotta / Azhikka thaan venum he..”
Uses the metaphor of erasing poverty lines written on hands using an ordinary rubber eraser.
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Trivia
The song was composed by Vidyasagar for Karu Pazhaniappan's directorial debut 'Parthiban Kanavu' (2003). Penned by Na. Muthukumar, the song features cheerful vocals by Devan Ekambaram, Tippu, and Srikanth (the lead actor himself contributed spoken lines in portions). The movie was a major box-office hit and earned critical acclaim.
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