“Gummadikaya Halwa” from the album Mental Madhilo frames a cooking demonstration that spirals into a surreal love song. Starring Nivetha Pethuraj and Sri Vishnu, the track’s logical recipe instructions are quickly derailed by romantic fantasy. Lyricist Vivek Athreya and composer Prashanth R Vihari craft a playful and scattered soundscape.
Released: October 18, 2019
Gummadikaya Halwa
Hemachandra | Prashanth R Vihari • From “Mental Madhilo”
Mental Madhilo’s Gummadikaya Halwa Lyrics Translation
Vivek Athreya’s lyrics jump from a cooking recipe to daydreams about a heart growing wings. The internal monologue then pivots to bold self-assurance. Athreya writes that the “beautiful star is yours,” addressing a lover as the great warrior “Magadheera.”
Bhale Vanta Karyakramaniki SwagathamWelcome to this wonderful cooking show.
Eeroju Gummadikaya Halwa Ela Chestharo ChooddhamToday, we’ll see how to make ‘Pumpkin Halwa’.
Mundhuga Kaavalsina PadarthaluFirst, the ingredients you’ll need.
Gummadikaya Ooka Kappu OoOne cup of pumpkin.
Paalu Ooka Kappu OoOne cup of milk.
Panchadara Ooka Kappu OoOne cup of sugar.
Neyyi Ooka Kappu OoOne cup of ghee.
Yalakulu Ara Tea SpoonHalf a teaspoon of cardamom.
Lemme Go To SkyLemme go to sky.
Lemme Be A StarLemme be a star.
Lemme Go To SkyLemme go to sky.
Lemme Be A StarLemme be a star.
Madike RekkalocchenemoIt’s like my heart has grown wings,
Egiri Velleneemoand it seems to be flying away.
Ninnu TaakinemoIt might have just touched you,
Challa Gaalilalike a cool breeze.
Atupai Badulu VachanemoThen, a reply might have come back,
Nannu Cherenemoand it might have reached me.
OohakandaleniThese are new wonders,
Kotha Vinthalubeyond all imagination.
Ninnuloni NenuThe me that’s inside of you,
Naaku Nenu Kaanuis no longer me.
Neti Thodu KoreI’m a pigeon seeking a partner,
Paavuraayi Nenujust for today.
Panjaranni DaatiBreaking free from my cage,
Chinna Aasha Thotiwith a small glimmer of hope,
Premalekhale Pampanashould I send you love letters?
Salle PoraGet on with it, man.
Ee Thondarantha Choosam LeraI’ve seen all this hurry before.
Veera SooraO brave warrior.
Sarle KaaniBut whatever,
Sakkani Sukka Neede Lerathat beautiful star is yours.
O MagadheeraO great warrior.
Salle PoraGet on with it, man.
Ee Thondarantha Choosam LeraI’ve seen all this hurry before.
Veera SooraO brave warrior.
Sarle KaaniBut whatever,
Sakkani Sukka Neede Lerathat beautiful star is yours.
O MagadheeraO great warrior.
Love Is In The AirLove is in the air.
Ever Ever Ever EverEver, ever, ever, ever.
Love Is EverywhereLove is everywhere.
Ever Ever Ever EverEver, ever, ever, ever.
Ipudu Neyyilo Baaga VeyinchinaNow, after frying the grated pumpkin well in ghee,
Gummadithurumu Pachithanam Poyevalakuuntil all its rawness is gone…
Baaga Unchi Koncham Paalu PanchadaraKeep it well, add a little milk, sugar,
Yalakulu Anni Vesi Aa Tharavathaand all the cardamom, and then after that…
Edake TheerikochhanemoIt’s as if my heart has found some peace,
Seda Theerenemoas if my weariness has faded.
Velugu ChoosanemoIt’s like I’ve finally seen the light,
Vaasana Veelulain the fragrance of your hair.
Thalape Tharumuthunte NannuAs the thought of you keeps chasing me,
Tharigipoye Kaalamtime just slips away.
ThirigivachenthaHow could it ever come back?
Emiti Ee KathaWhat kind of story is this?
Ipudu Gorintaku Gobbimma Kalisina VelaThis is an auspicious time, a perfect combination.
Abbah Chaala Baagundi ShebaashAh, this is so good, well done!
Babu Chaala Pedda Maatalu MaatladuthunnavSon, you’re using some very big words.
Em ChaduvukunnavWhat have you studied?
Evandi Valmiki Ipudu Em Chadivadani Ramayanam RasadandiSir, what did the sage Valmiki study to write the ‘Ramayana’?
Parledhu Babu Theliyaka Adiga Le UntanuIt’s alright, son, I just asked without knowing. I’ll be leaving.
Mari Emi Anukoku Endukule KaaniThen don’t think anything of it, why bother anyway?
Rey Evadra Nuvvu Naa Paatiki Nenu UnteHey, who are you? I was minding my own business.
Kadipinchi Ellipothaventara ReyWhy are you provoking me and then just leaving?
Inka Chaala Unnai Raarey Rey OreyThere’s still a lot more to come, hey!
Salle PoraGet on with it, man.
Salle PoraGet on with it, man.
Salle PoraGet on with it, man.
EllehahYeah!
Sarle KaaniBut whatever.
Sarle KaaniiiiBut whatever.
Sarle KaaniiiiiiiBut whatever.
Em Em MmmEm, em, mmm.
Salle PoralaGet on with it, man.
Ee Thondarantha Choosam LeraI’ve seen all this hurry before.
Sarle KaaniBut whatever,
Sakkani Sukka Neede Lerathat beautiful star is yours.
O MagadheeraO great warrior.
Veera SooraO brave warrior.
Salle PoraaaGet on with it, man.
Ee Thondarantha Choosam LeraI’ve seen all this hurry before.
Sarle KaaniBut whatever,
Sakkani Sukka Neede Lerathat beautiful star is yours.
O MagadheeraO great warrior.
Veera SooraO brave warrior.
Lemme Go To SkyLemme go to sky.
Lemme Be A StarLemme be a star.
Lemme Go To SkyLemme go to sky.
Lemme Be A StarLemme be a star.
Gummadikaya Halwa Music Video
The song successfully presents the disjointed and sweet experience of having a crush. Logical instructions collide with absurd, romantic thoughts in a stream-of-consciousness format. The “Gummadikaya Halwa” lyrics in English reveal a mind where a simple recipe is constantly interrupted by infatuation.