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Lyrics & meaning

Aada Pirandhavan

From Idhaya Nayagan · 1992

Lyricist
Kamakodiyan
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Deva
Details
Idhaya Nayagan1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aada piranthavan aadinaalIf the one born to dance dances,
Unga manasu mayangumYour heart will be entranced.
Paadapiranthavan paadinaalIf the one born to sing sings,
Engum malragal kulungumFlowers will sway everywhere.
Male
Ivan vellai manasuHis is a pure white heart,
Vaazhthidum vaikarai vaanemA dawn sky that blesses.
Enthan vazhvil vasanthamSpringtime in my life,
Vanthathu maralarntha suganthamArrived like a re-blossomed fragrance.
Ini endrumeFrom now on forever,
Naangal idhaya naygan .yaWe are the hero of hearts, yeah!
Male
Aada piranthavan aadinaalIf the one born to dance dances,
Unga manasu mayangumYour heart will be entranced.
Paadapiranthavan paadinaalIf the one born to sing sings,
Engum malragal kulungumFlowers will sway everywhere.
Male
: Mannil ula mangaatha nilaAn unfading moon strolling on earth,
Ungal rasigan naanI am your fan.
Santhai pala santhosha vizhaA joyous festival of many tunes,
Nalla nadigan naanI am a fine artist.
Male
Mannil ula mangaatha nilaAn unfading moon strolling on earth,
Ungal rasigan naanI am your fan.
hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey!
Santhai pala santhosha vizhaA joyous festival of many tunes,
Nalla nadigan naanI am a fine artist.
Male
Kalaiyum azhagum udalilArt and beauty inside the body,
Valarum ennodu..Grows along with me..
HahahahaHahahaha
Ilaya idhayam mayangiThe young heart feeling mesmerized,
Mayangi konddaanumGets enchanted.
Male
Paar paar nadanm par parLook look, see the dance, look look,
Yar yar enna vella yar yarWho who, who can win over me, who who?
Oh …Nenjame odi va…..Oh... my heart, run and come...
Nalla kalaiyai rasithuRelishing fine art,
Kavalai maranthu sirippomLet us forget our worries and laugh.
Male
Aada piranthavan aadinaalIf the one born to dance dances,
Unga manasu mayangumYour heart will be entranced.
Paadapiranthavan paadinaalIf the one born to sing sings,
Engum malragal kulungum huFlowers will sway everywhere, hu!
Male
Music is divine butMusic is divine but,
Music without romance is futileMusic without romance is futile.
Come baby let us makeCome baby, let us make,
Combination of love and musicA combination of love and music.
Music is god god is loveMusic is god, god is love,
Lets enjoy both..huLet us enjoy both.. hu!
Male
Sathuram sangeetha varamThe boon of music and rhythm,
Ennul valranthatheyHas grown inside me.
Nenjai thodum neengatha mugamAn unforgettable face touching the heart,
Inge malarnthatheyHas blossomed here.
Male
Sathuram sangeetha varamThe boon of music and rhythm,
Ennul valranthatheyHas grown inside me.
Nenjai thodum neengatha mugamAn unforgettable face touching the heart,
Inge malarnthatheyHas blossomed here.
Male
Nadanak kalyil nalinamSwaying grace in the art of dance,
Palavum solveneI shall express many things.
Kadina uzhaippil rasigarThrough hard work,
Manathai velveneI shall win the hearts of fans.
Male
Mogam…Kalayil mogam …….Passion... passion for art...
Yogam ….athu enathu yogam…….Fortune... that is my fortune...
Vaa. …nanbane vaanam engume…..Come... my friend, the sky is everywhere...
Ilaya manathil puthiya siragai virippomIn young minds, let us spread new wings.
Male
Aada piranthavan aadinaalIf the one born to dance dances,
Unga manasu mayangumYour heart will be entranced.
Paadapiranthavan paadinaalIf the one born to sing sings,
Engum malragal kulungumFlowers will sway everywhere.
Male
Ivan vellai manasuHis is a pure white heart,
Vaazhthidum vaikarai vaanemA dawn sky that blesses.
Enthan vazhvil vasanthamSpringtime in my life,
Vanthathu maralarntha suganthamArrived like a re-blossomed fragrance.
Ini endrumeFrom now on forever,
Naangal idhaya naygan ..ya…yoWe are the hero of hearts.. yeah... yo!
Male
Aada piranthavan aadinaalIf the one born to dance dances,
Unga manasu mayangumYour heart will be entranced.
Paadapiranthavan paadinaalIf the one born to sing sings,
Engum malragal kulungumFlowers will sway everywhere.
…Ya...Yeah!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Aada Piranthavan' from the movie 'Idhaya Nayagan' (1992) celebrates the joy of performing arts—specifically dance, music, and acting. The protagonist expresses his deep passion for performance, viewing art as a divine boon that brings happiness and alleviates life's worries. He pledges to win the hearts of his audience through dedication and hard work, emphasizing the interplay between music, love, and youthfulness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

Aada piranthavan aadinaal

Repetition of initial consonant/vowel sounds in words across the same line, such as 'Aada' and 'aadinaal'.

Edhukai (Second letter rhyming)

Aada piranthavan aadinaal / Paadapiranthavan paadinaal

The second consonant sound match across lines: 'Aada' and 'Paada'.

Metaphor

Mannil ula mangaatha nila

Describing the beloved or performer as an unfading moon walking on earth ('Mannil ula mangaatha nila').

Repetition / Anaphora

Paar paar nadanm par par / Yar yar enna vella yar yar

Rhythmic repetition of phrases like 'Par par' and 'Yar yar' to build musical tempo and excitement.

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Trivia

Composed by Deva with vocals by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, this track incorporates English spoken word sections that were popular in early 90s Tamil commercial dance numbers, reflecting SPB's dynamic vocal range and theatrical delivery.

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