Dum dum dum
Shankar Mahadevan Lyrics

dum dum dum nataraju aadali pambaregaliraa
The sound of the drums is a call to the Lord Nataraja and the serpents should dance in response.

jandapai kapiraju egarali nela jabilliga
Jump as high as the monkey on the branches of the trees and feel the earth tremble.

gundello guri vunte edagali taarale kalluga
Swing your hips and move your feet as if you are trying to lift the ground with the toes of your feet.

nee maate nee baatai sagali sooti sooriduga
Sing and let your voice soar like a bird as you express your innermost thoughts and feelings.

bamata nunchi bhamata dhaka naadhenura pi aata
The song rises and falls like the waves of the ocean, expressing both joy and sorrow.

adithappane maata ayyachupina baata
The truth is revealed in the light of the sun, and cannot be hidden.

namminollakistha na pranam
I offer my respect to God, whom I trust and in whom I believe.

alluri debba thellodi abba thodagotti chupinchara
Come closer and see the majestic beauty of the elephant and the might of its strength.

brahmanna putra hey balachandra cheyyetthi jaikottara
Raise your hands and praise and worship the son of Brahma, the glorious moon, Balachandra.

pogarunna konda velugunna manta telugodivanipinchara
Open the doors to your soul and let the light of Telugu language and culture shine through.

vesangilona pooseti malli nee manasu kaavaaliraa
Let your heart bloom like a jasmine flower and fill the air with its sweet fragrance.

veliginchara lonideepam tholaginchara buddhilopam
Illuminate your mind like a lamp and sharpen your intellect with knowledge.

aatmera nee janma taara saati manishera nee paramaatma
Realize that your soul is eternal and that the supreme soul is the ultimate truth.

chupunte kantlo oopunte ontlo neekenti eduranta
When you close your eyes, you can see the vision of your innermost desires and aspirations.

neevu neeku telisela ninnu neevu gelichela
You know yourself better than anyone else, so go ahead and achieve your goals.

maarachaalira mana geetha
Let your heart sing and dance with joy.

chigurantha valapo chilakamma pilupo
Rock your baby girl in your arms and whisper sweet nothings to her.

gunapaatam vundaalira
Let your thoughts and words be full of virtue and goodness.

pedavullo chali eela penavesthe cheli gola
As you stroll through the fields, let the cool breeze caress your face and make you smile.

chelagaatam aadalira
Dance with abandon and let your body move to the rhythm of the music.

marindira paathakalam
The journey of life is long and winding.

nindu manasokkate neeku maargam
Listen to your heart and it will show you the way.