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Lyrics & meaning

Aadal Paadalil

From Vetrikku Oruvan · 1979

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Vetrikku Oruvan1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aadal paadalil ulagamae mayangaadhoWon't the world be enchanted by dance and song?
Aadal paadalil ulagamae mayangaadhoWon't the world be enchanted by dance and song?
Aanandham kaanattumaeLet joy be experienced!
Inbam inbam aayiram aagattumaeLet pleasure multiply a thousand fold!
Vaaliba ullangalilIn youthful hearts,
Pongum ennam mogangal theerattumaeLet overflowing thoughts and desires be fulfilled!
Male
Aadal paadalil ulagamae mayangaadhoWon't the world be enchanted by dance and song?
Aadal paadalil ulagamae mayangaadhoWon't the world be enchanted by dance and song?
Male
Kaathirundhaen unai kaanbadharkkaeI have been waiting just to see you,
Badhil ketpadharkkaeTo ask for an answer,
Kaigalilae unai serppadharkkaeTo take you into my arms,
Vazhi thedi vandhenI came searching for a way.
Maatti vaippen dhinam pootti vaippenI will capture you daily, I will lock you up,
Anbodu naan kaadhal siraiyilAffectionately inside the prison of love.
Anjaamalae vaa en arugilCome near me without any fear,
Aanadhu aagattum ponadhu pogattumLet whatever happened happen, let whatever is gone be gone,
Nadappadhu nadakkattum sathiyam vellumLet whatever happens happen, truth will triumph.
Male
Aadal paadalil ulagamae mayangaadhoWon't the world be enchanted by dance and song?
Aadal paadalil ulagamae mayangaadhoWon't the world be enchanted by dance and song?
Chorus
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Male
Naerukku naer vandha pottiyinaiA face-to-face competition,
Naan sandhikkirenI am directly confronting it.
Naetru un naadagam thirai maraivilYesterday your drama was behind the curtain,
Indru sandhiyilaeToday it is exposed in the open crossroads.
Poonaigalum puli aagi vidumEven cats will transform into tigers!
Male
Sollaamal naan sonnadhu paadhiHalf of what I meant, I said without speaking,
Seiyaamal nee seidhadhu meedhiThe remaining half, you did without actually doing!
Sollaamal naan sonnadhu paadhiHalf of what I meant, I said without speaking,
Seiyaamal nee seidhadhu meedhiThe remaining half, you did without actually doing!
Aanadhu aagattum ponadhu pogattumLet whatever happened happen, let whatever is gone be gone,
Nadappadhu nadakkattum sathiyam vellumLet whatever happens happen, truth will triumph.
Male
Aadal paadalil ulagamae mayangaadhoWon't the world be enchanted by dance and song?
Aadal paadalil ulagamae mayangaadhoWon't the world be enchanted by dance and song?
Aanandham kaanattumaeLet joy be experienced!
Inbam inbam aayiram aagattumaeLet pleasure multiply a thousand fold!
Vaaliba ullangalilIn youthful hearts,
Pongum ennam mogangal theerattumaeLet overflowing thoughts and desires be fulfilled!
Male
Aadal paadalil ulagamae mayangaadhoWon't the world be enchanted by dance and song?
Aadal paadalil ulagamae mayangaadhoWon't the world be enchanted by dance and song?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a vibrant composition that combines a joyous celebration of music and dance with underlying themes of courage, romantic devotion, and moral righteousness. The singer invites the audience into a realm of delight, emphasizing that youthful passions and joy should flourish through song and dance. Simultaneously, the lyricist weaves in narrative elements of confrontation and determination, moving from subtle romantic entrapment in a 'prison of love' to facing real-world challenges directly ('Naerukku naer'). It asserts a philosophical outlook on life—accepting the past, facing the present bravely, and trusting that truth and justice will ultimately prevail ('sathiyam vellum').

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Anbodu naan kaadhal siraiyil

Describing love as a gentle prison where one willingly wants to lock their beloved.

Rhyme / Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Sollaamal naan sonnadhu paadhi / Seiyaamal nee seidhadhu meedhi

Alliteration of the initial letter 'S' (Sollaamal / Seiyaamal).

Antithesis

Sollaamal naan sonnadhu paadhi / Seiyaamal nee seidhadhu meedhi

Contrasting unsaid spoken thoughts with unperformed actions.

Metaphor

Poonaigalum puli aagi vidum

Using cats transforming into tigers to symbolize meek people becoming formidable when challenged.

Refrain / Philosophical Maxim

Aanadhu aagattum ponadhu pogattum / Nadappadhu nadakkattum sathiyam vellum

A rhythmic philosophical refrain emphasizing acceptance of fate and the triumph of truth.

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Trivia

'Vetrikku Oruvan' (1979) was a action-drama movie starring Sivaji Ganesan and Sripriya, written by Panchu Arunachalam. The soundtrack featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics showcasing Panchu Arunachalam's signature style of combining catchy rhythmic folk motifs with simple philosophical truths.

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