Anthony Daasan and Gaana Bala’s ‘Kaasu Panam’ from the album Soodhu Kavvum channels frenetic energy through Santhosh Narayanan’s folk-rock fusion. The track balances satire with chaotic rhythms, mirroring its wealth-obsessed subject matter.
Released: March 27, 2013
Kaasu Panam
Anthony Daasan | Gaana Bala • From “Soodhu Kavvum”
Kaasu Panam Lyrics Translation (from “Soodhu Kavvum”)
Gaana Bala contrasts hard-earned money consumed recklessly in ‘Nalla vaayan sambathichatha / Naara vaayan thunnuran.’ A sandalwood garland held by a monkey illustrates misplaced value in sudden riches.
Hey DudeHey, dude.
Hi Da AnthonyHi there, Anthony.
What’s UpWhat’s up?
What’s HappeningWhat’s happening?
Nothing Much DaNothing much, man.
So SadSo sad.
YeahYeah.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Koda Pudichu Nightu-laHolding an umbrella out at night,
Parakka Poren Heightu-laI’m gonna fly at a dizzying height.
Thala Kaalu PuriyalaI can’t tell my head from my feet,
Thalai Keezha NadakkurenSo I’m walking upside down on the street.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Nalla Vaayan SambathichathaWhat the decent man has earned,
Naara Vaayan ThunnuranThe foul-mouthed man consumes.
Kanakku Poda TheriyadhavanI don’t know how to calculate a sum,
Kaasa Vaari YeraikirenBut I’m tossing my cash out by the ton.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Poduven Da Medaiyila Kaala MelaI’ll put my legs up high on the stage,
Kurangu Kitta Maatikina Santhana MaalaLike a sandalwood garland in a monkey’s cage.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Currency Note KattuBundles of currency notes,
Kanna Rendum MaraikkuthuAre blinding the sight in both my eyes.
Naai Vitha Kaasu KoodaEven the cash made from selling a dog,
Lollu Lollu-nnu KuraikuthuIs barking nonsense, full of lies.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Poduven Da Medaiyila Kaala MelaI’ll put my legs up high on the stage,
Kurangu Kitta Maatikina Santhana MaalaLike a sandalwood garland in a monkey’s cage.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Neraya Money Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, and so much money, money, money.
Dhuttu Money MoneyDough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Neraya Money Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, and so much money, money, money.
Dhuttu Money MoneyDough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Neraya Money Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, and so much money, money, money.
Dhuttu Money MoneyDough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Neraya Money Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, and so much money, money, money.
Dhuttu Money MoneyDough, money, money.
HeyyyyHeyyyy.
Poduven Da Medaiyila Kaala MelaI’ll put my legs up high on the stage,
Kurangu Kitta Maatikina Santhana MaalaLike a sandalwood garland in a monkey’s cage.
Dhuttu Money MoneyDough, money, money.
Dhuttu Money MoneyDough, money, money.
Dhuttu Money MoneyDough, money, money.
Dhuttu Money MoneyDough, money, money.
Poduven Da Medaiyila Kaala MelaI’ll put my legs up high on the stage.
Nalla Vaayan SambathichathaWhat the decent man has earned,
Naara Vaayan ThinnurenThe foul-mouthed man consumes.
Poduven Da Medaiyila Kaala MelaI’ll put my legs up high on the stage.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Dhuttu Money MoneyCash, wealth, dough, money, money.
Kaasu Panam Music Video
Materialism’s destabilizing effects drive the Kaasu Panam lyrics translation, where cash distorts logic and dignity. Santhosh Narayanan’s composition amplifies the critique of meritless wealth accumulation.