“Dummare Dumma” by Thaman S and Armaan Malik is from the album Skanda. Lyricist Kalyan Chakravarthi opens the song with a warm morning, starting with the line “The dawn has arrived, so bright and white.” This sets a fresh, natural scene for the track.
Released: August 30, 2023
Dummare Dumma
Armaan Malik | Thaman S • From “Skanda”
Skanda’s Dummare Dumma Lyrics Translation
The lyrics later state there is no difference between new and old because love exists in every moment. Another line compares the village to mothers who protect the branch someone holds. These images define the village as a source of safety and community.
Thellaga ThellavaarindheThe dawn has arrived, so bright and white
Hey SarasaraHey, so swiftly
Vechaga Vekuva VacchindheThe morning has come with its warmth
Hey SurasuraHey, so freshly
Kolamma Kolo Komma GummalloIn the festive spirit of the village doorways
Guvva GuvvaA dove coos and coos
Konda Konamma JalloIn the waterfall of the mountain goddess
Vaagamma Paate Muvva MuvvaThe river’s song is a jingling anklet
Elamma EloOh, where is it?
Eramma Ollo Gavva GavvaIn the lap of this red earth, it’s a treasure
Aaha Ye Rangu LeniAh, a beauty that has no color
Sarangamante Nuvva NuvvaIs that rainbow you? Is it you?
Intha Andam Chandam GandhamlaagaWith so much beauty, charm, and fragrance
Ganthe Vese Palletooru Saatedi RaadheNo place can ever match a village that leaps with such life
Machukaina Machedi LedheThere’s not even a single blemish to be found
Kotha Paatha Antu Theda Lene LedhuHere, there’s no difference between new and old
Prema PrathikshanamLove exists in every single moment
Rara Ani PodhamaniIt’s a welcoming call
Kalagalipe Pilupu IdhiSaying, “Come, let’s go together”
Dumare Dumma DumareOh, the beat, the rhythm, the beat
Sootiga Untadi Maa TheereOur way of life is direct and true
Mattithalli Bottuga MaareIt becomes a sacred mark for Mother Earth
Pachadhanale PalletooruleThese villages are nothing but pure greenery
Dumare Dumma DumareOh, the beat, the rhythm, the beat
Sootiga Untadi Maa TheereOur way of life is direct and true
Mattithalli Bottuga MaareIt becomes a sacred mark for Mother Earth
Pachadhanale PalletooruleThese villages are nothing but pure greenery
Thallisaati Chuttaale LeveThere are no relatives who can equal a mother
Thalliveru Ante OoreleAnd the village is the very root of that mother
Pattukunna Kommanu KaacheThey protect the branch you hold onto
Ammalu Ante PalletooruleThat’s what villages are, they are mothers
Thallisaati Chuttaale LeveThere are no relatives who can equal a mother
Thalliveru Ante OoreleAnd the village is the very root of that mother
Pattukunna Kommanu KaacheThey protect the branch you hold onto
Ammalu Ante PalletooruleThat’s what villages are, they are mothers
Thellaga ThellavaarindheThe dawn has arrived, so bright and white
Hey SarasaraHey, so swiftly
Vechaga Vekuva VacchindheThe morning has come with its warmth
Hey SurasuraHey, so freshly
Chekkara Leni PaalalloIn milk that has no sugar
Chekkina Meegada TheepalleIt’s like the sweetness of fresh cream
Kaaranga UnnaEven when it’s spicy
Oorinche AavakaayalleIt’s like a mouth-watering ‘aavakaaya’ mango pickle
Hey Chukkalu Leni GeethalloHey, in lines drawn without guiding dots
Chakkaga Geesina MuggalleIt’s like a perfectly sketched ‘muggu’ floor drawing
Korongi DaateAs you cross the river
Konaseema Naavala NeedalleIt’s like the shadow of a boat in the ‘Konaseema’ delta
Thana Olle Thulli Malli MalliIts body trembles again and again
Jalle Challe MeghamlaagaLike a cloud that sprinkles and showers
Konangi Kalle PampeneIt sent a mischievous glance
Choopula KougilleAn embrace made only of looks
Avi Ellakilla Alli GilliThey playfully weave and tangle together
Allo Mallo AakashamloTumbling all around in the sky
Allaadene ThellaruluStirring until the break of dawn
Kalavarapadi Kala VadhileWhen the flustered dream finally lets go
Dumare Dumma DumareOh, the beat, the rhythm, the beat
Sootiga Untadi Maa TheereOur way of life is direct and true
Mattithalli Bottuga MaareIt becomes a sacred mark for Mother Earth
Pachadhanale PalletooruleThese villages are nothing but pure greenery
Thallisaati Chuttaale LeveThere are no relatives who can equal a mother
Thalliveru Ante OoreleAnd the village is the very root of that mother
Pattukunna Kommanu KaacheThey protect the branch you hold onto
Ammalu Ante PalletooruleThat’s what villages are, they are mothers
Dummare Dumma Music Video
The song repeatedly connects the physical environment to a sense of security. Descriptions of greenery and morning light lead to a direct statement equating villages with mothers. The meaning of the ‘Dummare Dumma’ lyrics is a celebration of the village as a living, protective entity.