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Tum Tum

From Enemy · 2021

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Srivardhini, Aditi, Satya Yamini, Roshini, Tejaswini
Music director
S. S. Thaman
Movie name
Enemy
Movie release year
2021
Lyrics added on
7 Jul 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Haa….aa……aa….
Haa….aa……aa….
Manaso ippo thandhiyadikkidhu
Maaman nadaikku mathala tum tum
Mathala tum tum
Mathala tum tum
Sirippo illai minnal adikkidhu
Aasai ponnukku atchadha tum tum
Atchadha tum tum
Atchadha tum tum
Pudhusa oru vetkam molaikkidhu
Pudicha oru veppam adikkidhu
Vetti onnu selaiyathaan
Katti kittu sikki thavikkidhu
Maalai tum tum
Manjara tum tum
Maathu adikka mangala tum tum
Ola tum tum
Odhukku tum tum
Ongi thattikkum oththiga tum tum
Maalai tum tum
Manjara tum tum
Maathu adikka mangala tum tum
Ola tum tum
Odhukku tum tum
Ongi thattikkum oththiga tum tum
Haa….aa……aa….
Manaso ippo thandhiyadikkidhu
Maaman nadaikku mathala tum tum
Mathala tum tum
Mathala tum tum
Haa….aa……aa….
Ola tum tum
Chorus :Haa….aa……aa….
Ola tum tum
Odhukku tum tum
Ongi thattikkum oththiga tum tum
Neeyum vandha nalla neram
Sattena aarambam aagumae
Unnai kai pudicha indha naalu
Pandiga thaedhiyil serumae
Asainja vandhu nithira kedukkum
Sithana koyilu sithiramae
Nenappa vandhu sakkaram suththura
Aththara kottuna rathinamae
Vaazha sezhikka vaakku palikka
Vaangum sandhanam vaasam kozhaikka
Vettu kizhikka koottam kudhikka
Nenjam rendum pattunu ottika
Maalai tum tum
Manjara tum tum
Maathu adikka mangala tum tum
Ola tum tum
Odhukku tum tum
Ongi thattikkum oththiga tum tum
Maalai tum tum
Manjara tum tum
Maathu adikka mangala tum tum
Ola tum tum
Odhukku tum tum
Ongi thattikkum oththiga tum tum
Haa….aa……aa….
Haa….aa……aa….
Ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah...
My heart is racing like a telegram now
The drums beat dum dum for my man's walk
The drums go dum dum
The drums go dum dum
Is that a smile, or is lightning flashing?
Blessing rice showers dum dum on the darling girl
Blessing rice goes dum dum
Blessing rice goes dum dum
A brand new shyness is blooming
A sweet warmth is sweeping over me
A dhoti and a sari
Wrapped around each other, tangled in desire
The garlands go dum dum
The sacred turmeric goes dum dum
Auspicious beats ring out in full swing, dum dum
The wedding invite goes dum dum
Clear the way, dum dum
A high-spirited rehearsal goes dum dum
The garlands go dum dum
The sacred turmeric goes dum dum
Auspicious beats ring out in full swing, dum dum
The wedding invite goes dum dum
Clear the way, dum dum
A high-spirited rehearsal goes dum dum
Ah... ah... ah...
My heart is racing like a telegram now
The drums beat dum dum for my man's walk
The drums go dum dum
The drums go dum dum
Ah... ah... ah...
The wedding invite goes dum dum
Chorus: Ah... ah... ah...
The wedding invite goes dum dum
Clear the way, dum dum
A high-spirited rehearsal goes dum dum
The auspicious moment of your arrival
Suddenly begins right now
This day I hold your hand
Will join the list of festival days
Swaying gracefully and stealing away my sleep,
You are a temple portrait brought to life!
Spinning like a wheel in my every thought,
You are a precious gem steeped in perfume!
For life to flourish and blessings to come true,
As the fresh sandalwood paste spreads its sweet scent,
As the crowd jumps and dances with sheer energy,
Both our hearts instantly snap together as one!
The garlands go dum dum
The sacred turmeric goes dum dum
Auspicious beats ring out in full swing, dum dum
The wedding invite goes dum dum
Clear the way, dum dum
A high-spirited rehearsal goes dum dum
The garlands go dum dum
The sacred turmeric goes dum dum
Auspicious beats ring out in full swing, dum dum
The wedding invite goes dum dum
Clear the way, dum dum
A high-spirited rehearsal goes dum dum
Ah... ah... ah...
Ah... ah... ah...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Tum Tum is a vibrant, festive Tamil wedding song from the movie 'Enemy' (2021). The lyrics depict the excitement, traditional customs, and romantic anticipation surrounding a wedding ceremony. Using the playful rhythmic refrain 'tum tum', the song incorporates iconic elements of Tamil marriage festivities such as garlands, turmeric paste, sacred rice (atchadha), palm-leaf invitation letters, and percussion beats (mathalam). The song poetically captures the deep emotional bond between the couple, praising the bride's beauty as artful as temple sculptures and comparing her allure to fragrant jewels, all while celebrating the joyful union of two families and hearts.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia

“Maaman nadaikku mathala tum tum”

The recurring refrain 'tum tum' mimics the rhythmic beating of wedding drums (mathalam) and heartbeat sensations.

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

“Maalai tum tum / Manjara tum tum / Maathu adikka mangala tum tum”

Repetition of the initial 'Ma' consonant sound creates a rhythmic Tamil poetic meter.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Vaazha sezhikka vaakku palikka”

End-rhyming verbal suffixes ('-ka') across consecutive lines establish a driving musical pace.

Metaphor

“Sithana koyilu sithiramae”

Comparing the beloved to fine temple art ('sithira') and a perfume-soaked gemstone ('rathinamae').

Did you know?

Trivia

'Tum Tum' became a massive global viral phenomenon on Instagram Reels and TikTok, accumulating hundreds of millions of views across various platforms worldwide. Composed by S. S. Thaman with lyrics by Vivek, the song's catchy rhythm inspired dance cover trends globally far beyond the Tamil film music audience.

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