G. V. Prakash Kumar and N. R. Raghunanthan deliver ‘Dandaku’ from the album ‘Yaavarum Vallavare.’ Lyricist Ponmuthuvel pairs percussive urgency with dark humor about societal greed.
Dandaku
G. V. Prakash Kumar | N. R. Raghunanthan • From “Yaavarum Vallavare”
Dandaku Lyrics Meaning G. V. Prakash Kumar | N. R. Raghunanthan | Yaavarum Vallavare
Ponmuthuvel contrasts idle dogs with relentless schedules, mocking futile busyness. One verse describes a temple visit where a priest scowls at desperate pleas for financial relief.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Countdown Start EhThe countdown’s starting now.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Rhythm Count Repeat EhThe rhythm’s counting and repeating.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Countdown Start EhThe countdown’s starting now.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Rhythm Count Repeat EhThe rhythm’s counting and repeating.
Ooduthu Paaru Kuthirainga RenduLook at those two horses running.
Mukkuthu Thenaruthu Moonjiya PaaruLook at their faces; they’re gasping and struggling.
Mookkula Naakkula Nora Thalluthu PaaruLook at the foam frothing from their noses and tongues.
Munnukkum Pinnukkum Othaikkuthu PaaruLook at them kicking out, forward and backward.
Yenda Unakku Intha PeraasaWhy’ve you got this massive greed, man?
Ethukku Unakku Intha PanathaasaWhy’ve you got this lust for money?
Yenda Unakkintha PeraasaWhy’ve you got this massive greed, man?
Ethukku Unakkintha PanathaasaWhy’ve you got this lust for money?
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Countdown Start EhThe countdown’s starting now.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Rhythm Count Repeat EhThe rhythm’s counting and repeating.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Countdown Start EhThe countdown’s starting now.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Rhythm Count Repeat EhThe rhythm’s counting and repeating.
Tow Tow Tow Tododo Tow Tow Tow HuwTow, tow, tow, tododo, tow, tow, tow, huw.
Dog-Ku Velai IllaThe dog’s got no job,
But Nikka Kooda Time Illabut he’s got no time to even stop.
Tow Tow Tow Tododo Tow Tow Tow HuwTow, tow, tow, tododo, tow, tow, tow, huw.
Dog-Ku Velai IllaThe dog’s got no job,
But Nikka Kooda Time Illabut he’s got no time to even stop.
Thudduku Vaayum IllaMoney’s got no mouth,
Satham Poda Vaippum Illaand there’s no chance for it to make a sound.
Kaattukaaran Summa IrunthaalumEven if the ‘landowner’ stays quiet,
Seeta Porukki Gate-A Pottu Nikkuraanthe ‘scoundrel’ stands there, blocking the gate.
Kaattukaaran Summa IrunthaalumEven if the ‘landowner’ stays quiet,
Seeta Porukki Gate-A Pottu Nikkuraanthe ‘scoundrel’ stands there, blocking the gate.
Sukkuran Uchatthula Ezhara Pakkathula‘Venus’ is at its peak, but the ‘seven-year jinx’ is right nearby.
Naduvula Maattikittu Naattiyam AaduraanHe’s caught in the middle, dancing like a puppet.
Kannamoochi Aattam PottuPlaying a game of hide and seek,
Control Illa Oaduraanhe’s running out of control.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Countdown Start EhThe countdown’s starting now.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Rhythm Count Repeat EhThe rhythm’s counting and repeating.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Countdown Start EhThe countdown’s starting now.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Rhythm Count Repeat EhThe rhythm’s counting and repeating.
Ra Ra Ratharara Ra Ra Ra HunRa, ra, ratharara, ra, ra, ra, hun.
Ra Ra Ratharara Ra Ra RaRa, ra, ratharara, ra, ra, ra.
Nalla Neram Start AachuThe good times have started now.
Enga Lifestylum MaaridichuOur lifestyle’s completely changed.
Tow Tow Tow Tododo Tow Tow TowTow, tow, tow, tododo, tow, tow, tow.
Ippo Nalla Neram Start AachuNow, the good times have started.
Enga Lifestylum MaaridichuOur lifestyle’s completely changed.
Naanga Nenechathellam Success UuEverything we imagined’s a success.
Naanga Thaanda Big Boss UuWe’re the ‘Big Boss’ here.
Oh Kodumayinnu Kovilikku Na PonaaOh, when I go to the temple because of my misery,
Poosaari Enna Paathu Moraikkuraanthe priest just glares at me.
Kodumayinnu Kovilikku Na PonaaWhen I go to the temple because of my misery,
Poosaari Enna Paathu Moraikkuraanthe priest just glares at me.
Vandha Malada Pona Hairu DaIf it comes, it’s a mountain; if it goes, it’s just a hair.
Kuninju Paatha Kizhiyithu TrousaruWhen I bend down to look, my trousers just rip apart.
Panatha Theedi Ponaa Paper-UWhen I go searching for money, it’s nothing but scrap paper.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Countdown Start EhThe countdown’s starting now.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Rhythm Count Repeat EhThe rhythm’s counting and repeating.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Countdown Start EhThe countdown’s starting now.
Dandaku DandakuDandaku, Dandaku.
Rhythm Count Repeat EhThe rhythm’s counting and repeating.
Jingchang Kuthira Ithu Jolly KuthiraIt’s a ‘galloping’ horse, it’s a jolly horse.
Jingchang Kuthira Ithu Jolly KuthiraIt’s a ‘galloping’ horse, it’s a jolly horse.
Jingchang Kuthira Ithu Jolly KuthiraIt’s a ‘galloping’ horse, it’s a jolly horse.
Jingchang Kuthira Ithu Jolly KuthiraIt’s a ‘galloping’ horse, it’s a jolly horse.
Dandaku Music Video
The ‘Dandaku’ lyrics translation reveals a circular critique of profit-driven culture, where ambition leads only to exhaustion. N. R. Raghunanthan’s composition mirrors this mechanical futility.