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Zoom Boom Doom Pathaan

From Pathaan · 2023

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Haricharan Seshadri, Sunitha Sarathy
Music director
Vishal-Shekhar
Details
Pathaan2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Dubarebo doburro nerungaadhaeDo not come near me,
Damademo aabathu theendaadhaeLet no danger touch you.
Iru idhazhil laavaa kissu naan pannaaIf I give you a lava kiss on both lips,
Kanmani nee eriyaadhaeMy precious, do not burn up.
Male
Udaithuvidaamal anaikkirenI embrace you without breaking you,
Anaikka neeyoo aadaadhaeDon't sway when I embrace you.
Aadi udaindhaal adhan piraguIf you sway and break, after that,
Kanmani vaadhanseiyyaadhaeMy precious, do not argue.
Male
Modhal adhai kettadhu yaaroo?Who asked for a clash first?
Female :Hae yaaroo?Female: Hey, who?
Male :Kaadhal edhir paarthadhu yaaroo?Male: Who expected love?
Female :Hae yaaroo?Female: Hey, who?
Male
Modhal adhai kettadhu yaaroo?Who asked for a clash first?
Kaadhal edhir paarthadhu yaaroo?Who expected love?
Male
KaadhalaeOh love,
Female :ThadaiFemale: An obstacle!
Male :KaadhalaeMale: Oh love,
Female :VazhiFemale: A path!
Male :One by oneMale: One by one,
Female :UdaiFemale: Break it!
Theeyaettru un peyaraalaeSet a fire in your name!
Male
Zoomboomdoom pathaanZoom boom doom Pathaan!
Paera chollu baby dangerunaalaeSay his name, baby, because of danger.
Hae hae konjam ellai meerumHey hey, he crosses the limits a bit,
Aalu baby marandhuvidaadhaeRemember this guy, baby!
Male
Zoomboomdoom pathaanZoom boom doom Pathaan!
Paera chollu baby dangerunaalaeSay his name, baby, because of danger.
Hae hae konjam ellai meerumHey hey, he crosses the limits a bit,
Aalu baby marandhuvidaadhaeRemember this guy, baby!
Female
Pugaamalae ennaiWithout even entering,
AbagarithaayaeYou stole me away!
Paar en nilaiLook at my state.
Paarkadal neeYou are the milk ocean,
InbatheevaanaenI became an island of joy.
Male
Kadal neeYou are the sea,
Inbatheevaai naanI am an island of joy.
Male
Kaatril oru manamaaiLike a fragrance in the wind,
NimmadhiyaagaPeacefully...
Hae anbae paar alai naanHey my love, look, I am the wave,
Inba vaanaai neeYou are the sky of joy!
Female
Alai neeYou are the wave,
Inba vaanaai naanI am the sky of joy.
Female
Kaadhal adhan vaettai idhaanaa?Is this the hunt of love?
Male :Idhaanaa?Male: Is it this?
Female :En pasikku unnai unbaenaa?Female: Will I consume you for my hunger?
Male :Unbaenaa?Male: Will I consume?
Male
Kaadhal adhan vaettai idhaanaa?Is this the hunt of love?
Female :En pasikku unnai unbaenaa?Female: Will I consume you for my hunger?
Female
KaadhalaeLove...
Male :KanaaMale: Is a dream.
Female :KaadhalaeFemale: Love...
Male :VinaaMale: Is a question.
Female :KoodalooFemale: Union...
Male :VidaiMale: Is the answer!
Un maeni thee anindhaenaa?..Did I wear the fire of your body?..
Anindhaenaa?..Did I wear it?..
Anindhaenaa?..Did I wear it?..
Male
Zoomboomdoom pathaanZoom boom doom Pathaan!
Paera chollu baby dangerunaalaeSay his name, baby, because of danger.
Hae hae konjam ellai meerumHey hey, he crosses the limits a bit,
Aalu baby marandhuvidaadhaeRemember this guy, baby!
Male
Zoomboomdoom pathaanZoom boom doom Pathaan!
Paera chollu baby dangerunaalaeSay his name, baby, because of danger.
Hae hae konjam ellai meerumHey hae, he crosses the limits a bit,
Aalu baby marandhuvidaadhaeRemember this guy, baby!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Zoomboomdoom Pathaan' (the Tamil dubbed version of 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan') is an energetic dance anthem celebrating the irresistible charm, dangerous persona, and heroic swagger of Pathaan. The lyrics unfold as a fast-paced conversation and flirtatious duel between two passionate lovers who challenge and entice one another through metaphors of fire, waves, and sky.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Modhal adhai kettadhu yaaroo? / Kaadhal edhir paarthadhu yaaroo?

Repetition of 'yaaroo' at the end of consecutive lines creates a harmonious rhyming rhythm for the vocal duet.

Metaphor (Uruvam)

Paarkadal nee / Inbatheevaai naan

Directly compares the partner to an ocean of milk ('Paarkadal') and oneself to an island of joy ('Inbatheevu').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Kaadhalae / Kanaa / Vinaa

The initial sound 'Ka' repeats in 'Kaadhalae' and 'Kanaa', linking the poetic thoughts on love and dreams together.

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Trivia

This track is the Tamil dubbed version of the chart-topping Hindi song 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' from the 2023 action blockbuster 'Pathaan' starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. Renowned lyricist Madhan Karky adapted the lyrics into Tamil, blending fast-paced Tamil colloquial phrases with energetic English hook words like 'Zoomboomdoom' to preserve the original song's high-tempo club-party vibe.

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