Tholvi Song Lyrics Translation – Tholvi Fc | Karthik Krishnan
Karthik Krishnan’s “Tholvi Song,” from the album Tholvi Fc, opens with a direct admission of defeat. The lyrics begin by stating that nothing ever changes and they will keep on losing. Yet, a deep desire to win persists through the struggle.
Tholvi Song
Karthik Krishnan • From “Tholvi Fc”
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Karthik Krishnan
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Karthik Krishnan
Tholvi Fc’s Tholvi Song Lyrics Translation
The song then provides small, specific examples of failure. One verse describes faking a fever to avoid school, while another mentions forgetting to do math homework. Later, the lyrics show the group returning from a trip with empty pockets after spending all their money.
Ivideyonnilum Illa MaattamNothing ever changes here
Thottukondirikkum Nammalethra PraashyamHow many times will we keep losing?
Win Cheyyanam Ennathullilulla SwapnamThere’s a dream deep inside us to win
But We Don’t Know How Ithenthu KashtamBut we don’t know how, it’s such a struggle
Undo Adiyum Pidiyum Illaatha DivasamIs there a day without a fight or a fuss?
Someone Please Tell MeSomeone please tell me
Jayikkanulla RahasyamThe secret to winning
Tension Enthinaanu BroWhy the tension, bro?
Cool Drinks Undu Have SomeThere are cool drinks, have some
Soon Everything Will Be AwesomeSoon everything will be awesome
Ooo Ooo OooOoo Ooo Ooo
Morning Chaayayayi Vannu Enne Vilichu MummyMom came with the morning tea and called for me
Schoolil Povan Madi Njan Fever Ennum Paranju ThummiI didn’t want to go to school, so I faked a fever and sneezed
Mummy Paranju Don’t ActMom said, “Don’t act”
Athu Kettu Njan ChammiHearing that, I was so embarrassed
Then I Thought Of How My Crush’s Name Is NimmyThen I thought of how my crush’s name is Nimmy
Kilikal Uyare Parakkum Pole Njangal PongeeWe were soaring high, just like birds in the sky
Maths Homework Cheyyan MarannuWe forgot to do the math homework
Melle Njangal MungiAnd we slowly slipped away
Athintedaykkavalde ChiriyilBut in the middle of it all, in her smile
Melle Njan MayangiI was softly captivated
Appozhekkum Tensionellam NeengeeAnd just like that, all my tension disappeared
Ooo Ella Varsham Birthday Aavan KaathukaathirunnuOoh, every year I’d wait and wait for my birthday to arrive
Gifts And Surprises Ellam Vaangan Readyaay NinnuI’d be ready to get all the gifts and surprises
Tour Pona Timil Daddy Pocket Moneyum ThannuWhen it was time for the tour, Dad gave me pocket money too
Ellam Theernnu Njangal Kaalippockettumaay VannuIt all ended, and we came back with empty pockets
Bhangiyulla Naalukal Marannupoyi NovukalThe beautiful days made us forget the pain
Onnaaychernnu Happyaayi Pokum NjangalWe would get together and move on happily
But StillBut still
Ivideyonnilum Illa MaattamNothing ever changes here
Thottukondirikkum Njangalethra PraashyamHow many times will we keep losing?
Win Cheyyanam Ennathullilulla SwapnamThere’s a dream deep inside us to win
But We Don’t Know How Ithenthu KashtamBut we don’t know how, it’s such a struggle
The song links a broad acceptance of losing to minor, youthful mishaps. It moves from a cycle of defeat to finding joy in camaraderie despite setbacks. The meaning of the “Tholvi Song” lyrics is a cheerful anthem for embracing imperfection and having fun.
