V.M. Mahalingam and Kutti Revathi voice ‘Theru Theruva’ from the album Sembi, with lyrics by Kutti Revathi and composition by Nivas K Prasanna. Their raw delivery amplifies the track’s warning about hidden predators in society.
Released: October 29, 2022
Theru Theruva
Kutti Revathi | V.M. Mahalingam • From “Sembi”
Sembi’s Theru Theruva Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Kutti Revathi describes a ‘lust demon’ wearing human disguise while prowling streets. The lyrics shift from documenting violations to demanding throat-biting vengeance against perpetrators in later verses.
Aiyoo Hoo Aiyoo HooAiyoo Hoo, Aiyoo Hoo.
Neeru Nilam NeruppellamWater, land, and fire,
Ponnunnu Solluvangathey’ll say it’s all gold.
Ponnunnu SolluvangaThey’ll say it’s all gold.
Kamam ThalaikerichunnaBut when lust rushes to their heads,
Konnu Konnu Thinbangathey’ll kill and devour you.
Konnu Konnu ThinbangaThey’ll kill and devour you.
Theru TheruvaStreet by street,
Kama Peyi Alaiyudhuthe demon of lust is wandering.
Adhu Manusha VeshamIt puts on a human disguise,
Pottukittu Thiriyudhuand roams among us.
Thiru ThirunnuWith a twisted, vacant stare,
Muzhiyala Verikkudhuit glares with frantic eyes.
Jada ParvaiyalaWith just a lifeless glance,
Karuvai Undhan Azhikkudhuit destroys the life in your womb.
Pacha Ponnu Paruva PonnuA young girl, an innocent soul,
Vala Virikka Theriyalaadoesn’t know how to escape the net.
Pacha Ponnu Paruva PonnuA young girl, an innocent soul,
Vala Virikka Theriyaladoesn’t know how to escape the net.
Akka Thanga Urava SonnaEven if you call them brother,
Evanukkum Adhu Puriyalanot one of them understands the bond.
Akka Thanga Urava SonnaEven if you call them brother,
Evanukkum Adhu Puriyalanot one of them understands the bond.
Theru TheruvaStreet by street,
Inga Theru Theruvaright here, street by street,
Kama Peyi Alaiyudhuthe demon of lust is wandering.
Adhu Manusha VeshamIt puts on a human disguise,
Pottukittu Thiriyudhuand roams among us.
Vanam Mazhai KathellamThe sky, the rain, and the wind,
Ponnunnu Solluvangathey’ll say it’s all gold.
Ponnunnu SolluvangaThey’ll say it’s all gold.
Kamam ThalaikerichunnaBut when lust rushes to their heads,
Mennu Mennu Thinbangathey’ll chew you up and swallow you whole.
Mennu Mennu ThinbangaThey’ll chew you up and swallow you whole.
KanukanuvaMoment by moment,
Oon Udambu Eriyudhuyour fragile body burns.
Adhula AnuanuvaiAnd in it, atom by atom,
Oomai Vali Ganakkuthua silent pain grows heavy.
KanukanuvaMoment by moment,
Oon Udambu Eriyudhuyour fragile body burns.
Adhula AnuanuvaiAnd in it, atom by atom,
Oomai Vali Ganakkuthua silent pain grows heavy.
Vanjamilla Pinju NenjamAn innocent, tender heart,
Senja Pavam Ennadhuwhat sin did it commit?
Vanjamilla Pinju NenjamAn innocent, tender heart,
Senja Pavam Ennadhuwhat sin did it commit?
Konjam Kooda Eeram IllaWithout even a little bit of mercy,
Kamakaran Senjadhuthe lecher did his deed.
Konjam Kooda Eeram IllaWithout even a little bit of mercy,
Kamakaran Senjadhuthe lecher did his deed.
Theru TheruvaStreet by street,
Kama Peyi Alaiyudhuthe demon of lust is wandering.
Adhu Manusha VeshamIt puts on a human disguise,
Pottukittu Thiriyudhuand roams among us.
Theru TheruvaStreet by street,
Kama Peyi Alaiyudhuthe demon of lust is wandering.
Adhu Manusha VeshamIt puts on a human disguise,
Pottukittu Thiriyudhuand roams among us.
Theru TheruvaStreet by street.
Kamapisasa PidippomWe’ll catch this demon of lust!
Koravalaiya KadippomWe’ll bite its throat!
Bodhamirandiya AzhippomWe’ll destroy this mindless evil!
Viradha Vettaiya MudippomWe’ll finish this sacred hunt!
Echa Pindatha ErippomWe’ll burn its leftover flesh!
Micham Irundha KaraippomWe’ll dissolve whatever remains!
Icha Uchila AdippomWe’ll strike at the peak of its desire!
Pacha Aviya ErippomWe’ll burn its raw spirit to ashes!
Kamapisasa PidippomWe’ll catch this demon of lust!
Koravalaiya KadippomWe’ll bite its throat!
Bodhamirandiya AzhippomWe’ll destroy this mindless evil!
Viradha Vettaiya MudippomWe’ll finish this sacred hunt!
Echa Pindatha ErippomWe’ll burn its leftover flesh!
Micham Irundha KaraippomWe’ll dissolve whatever remains!
Theru Theruva Music Video
This Tamil lyrics translation exposes how predators exploit innocence while masquerading as ordinary people. Sembi’s soundtrack frames systemic violence through stark vocal contrasts and urgent percussion.