L. R. Eswari and Trichy Loganathan perform ‘Thappu Thappunnu’ on the album ‘Lava Kusa.’ Lyricist A. Maruthakasi and composer Ghantasala turn laundry work into a vivid exchange about moral cleanliness. Their voices alternate over percussion mimicking washing rhythms.
Thappu Thappunnu
L. R. Eswari | Trichy Loganathan • From “Lava Kusa”
Thappu Thappunnu Lyrics Translation L. R. Eswari | Trichy Loganathan | Lava Kusa
A. Maruthakasi contrasts physical stains with invisible impurities. One lyric asks what detergent could cleanse inner corruption. The song answers that human reason provides the necessary tools for self-reflection.
Thappu Thappunnu Thunyai Thuvachi ThappuSmack smack, beat the clothes, smack them down
Summa Kummu Kummunnu Nanaichi Pizhinji KummuDunk dunk, soak and squeeze, pound them out
Thappu Thappunnu Thunyai Thuvachi ThappuSmack smack, beat the clothes, smack them down
ThappuSmack!
Summa Kummu Kummunnu Nanaichi Pizhinji KummuDunk dunk, soak and squeeze, pound them out
KummuPound!
Thuppuruvaagha Alukku Pogha Thuvachi Viruchi PoduWash ’em clean, scrub ’em fresh, spread ’em wide
Adhai Thumbai Poovai Pol Veluppadhu Pullae Unadhu PaaduGirl, it’s your job to make ’em shine like lilies white
Thuppuruvaagha Alukku Pogha Thuvachi Viruchi PoduWash ’em clean, scrub ’em fresh, spread ’em wide
Adhai Thumbai Poovai Pol Veluppadhu Pullae Unadhu PaaduGirl, it’s your job to make ’em shine like lilies white
Thuniyul Ulla Alukkai Pokka UlamannirukkudhuThere’s cleaning clay to scrub the dirt from every thread
Thuniyul Ulla Alukkai Pokka UlamannirukkudhuThere’s cleaning clay to scrub the dirt from every thread
Namma Manasil Ulla Azhikki Neekka Enna IrundhadhuBut what wipes away the filth that stains a human head?
Namma Manasil Ulla Azhikki Neekka Enna IrundhadhuBut what wipes away the filth that stains a human head?
Manushanukku Pagutharivu Edhukku IrukkudhuWhy do you think God gave us a reasoning mind?
Konjam Nenachi Paaru Vishayam Unakkau Purinji PovadhuJust think it through, the answer isn’t hard to find
Manushanukku Pagutharivu Edhukku IrukkudhuWhy do you think God gave us a reasoning mind?
Konjam Nenachi Paaru Vishayam Unakkau Purinji PovadhuJust think it through, the answer isn’t hard to find
Thappu Thappunnu Thunyai Thuvachi ThappuSmack smack, beat the clothes, smack them down
ThappuSmack!
Summa Kummu Kummunnu Nanaichi Pizhinji KummuDunk dunk, soak and squeeze, pound them out
Karuppu Varna Patta Paaru Kanna ParikkudhuLook at that black silk, it’s dazzling my eyes
Adha Kaanum Podhu En Manasu Engho ParandhadhuOne look and my heart takes off, flies to the skies
Karuppu Varna Patta Paaru Kanna ParikkudhuLook at that black silk, it’s dazzling my eyes
Adha Kaanum Podhu En Manasu Engho ParandhadhuOne look and my heart takes off, flies to the skies
Seghappu Vellai Pattu Naalum Serndhae SirikkudhuRed and white silks, they’re smiling side by side
Seghappu Vellai Pattu Naalum Serndhae SirikkudhuRed and white silks, they’re smiling side by side
Andha Sithiari Selai Sindhanaikku Velai KodukkudhuThat patterned saree gets my thoughts spinning wide
Andha Sithiari Selai Sindhanaikku Velai KodukkudhuThat patterned saree gets my thoughts spinning wide
Edhukku Pulla Vetti Pechu Velai KedakkaudhuGirl, stop the chatter, the work is piling high
Thunaiyai Eduthu Nalla Udhari Podu Veiyil AdikuthuShake out the clothes, the sun is blazing in the sky
Edhukku Pulla Vetti Pechu Velai KedakkaudhuGirl, stop the chatter, the work is piling high
Thunaiyai Eduthu Nalla Udhari Podu Veiyil AdikuthuShake out the clothes, the sun is blazing in the sky
Thappu Thappunnu Thunyai Thuvachi ThappuSmack smack, beat the clothes, smack them down
ThappuSmack!
Summa Kummu Kummunnu Nanaichi Pizhinji KummuDunk dunk, soak and squeeze, pound them out
Kummu KummuPound, pound!
Thappu Thappunnu Thunyai Thuvachi ThappuSmack smack, beat the clothes, smack them down
Summa Kummu Kummunnu Nanaichi Pizhinji KummuDunk dunk, soak and squeeze, pound them out
Thappu Thappunnu Music Video
This composition links household labor to spiritual growth. Understanding Thappu Thappunnu lyrics meaning involves recognizing everyday work as a path to wisdom. Ghantasala’s arrangement reinforces the practical philosophy.