Aadavarum Aada Varum
From Puthisali Paithiyangal · 1983
- Lyricist
- B. A. Chidambaranathan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Puthisali Paithiyangal1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aa…..aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….. | Aa…..aa…aa…aa….aa….aa….. |
| Sariganisaniathanisa | Sa-Ri-Ga-Ni-Sa-Ni-Da-Ni-Sa |
| Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai | Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform |
| Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai | Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform |
| Nee aasai tharum aanazhagu kanaga silai | You are a golden statue of male beauty that evokes desire |
| Velli sathangai thulli kulunga | As silver anklet bells bounce and sway |
| Alli kol alli kol endru | Saying, 'Take me, take me into your arms' |
| Eduththu anaiththu mayakkam kodukkum | It embraces, holds close, and grants entrancement |
| Female | |
| Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai | Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform |
| Parathakalai….ee….ee…ee…. | Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee... |
| Female | |
| Vettri pathakkam nadaiyinil thatti parikkum | Striking and snatching victory medals with every stride |
| Abinayam kattru kodukkum | Teaching the art of expressive gestures |
| Iruvizhi etti pidikkum | Capturing with a gaze from both eyes |
| Kangalin jaadai kandaval aadai | Seeing the subtle hint in those eyes, her garments |
| Vizhunthu kidakka mayanguvaal | Would slip away as she swoons in delight |
| Kangalin jaadai kandaval aadai | Seeing the subtle hint in those eyes, her garments |
| Vizhunthu kidakka mayanguvaal | Would slip away as she swoons in delight |
| Female | |
| Iravum pagalum viragam perugum | Day and night, the ache of separation intensifies |
| Ilamai mezhugu thanalil urugum | The wax of youth melts in the embers of passion |
| Iravum pagalum viragam perugum | Day and night, the ache of separation intensifies |
| Ilamai mezhugu thanalil urugum | The wax of youth melts in the embers of passion |
| Mayilum payilum unathu kalai | Even a peacock would learn your graceful art |
| Manathinil oruvitha mona nilai | A deep silent state of trance settles in the mind |
| Female | |
| Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai | Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform |
| Parathakalai….ee….ee…ee…. | Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee... |
| Female | |
| …………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Sinthum pudhu thaen thamizhinil santham eduththaen | I picked rhythm from fresh honeyed Tamil speech |
| Amuthinil konjam nanaiththaen | I soaked it a little in divine nectar |
| Kavithaigal nenjil vadiththaen | I composed poems deep within my heart |
| Oorvalam pogum kaaviya megam | The epic cloud traveling in procession |
| Ezhunthu pozhinthu vazhinthathu | Arose, poured down, and overflowed |
| Oorvalam pogum kaaviya megam | The epic cloud traveling in procession |
| Ezhunthu pozhinthu vazhinthathu | Arose, poured down, and overflowed |
| Female | |
| Iravum malarum kamalam vadhanam | A lotus face that blooms even in the night |
| Ilamai amutham vazhiyum nayanam | Eyes overflowing with the nectar of youth |
| Iravum malarum kamalam vadhanam | A lotus face that blooms even in the night |
| Ilamai amutham vazhiyum nayanam | Eyes overflowing with the nectar of youth |
| Azhagin sirippae neeyallavaa | Are you not the very smile of beauty itself? |
| Rasippathum thavippathum naanallavaa | Am I not the one admiring and longing for you? |
| Female | |
| Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai | Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform |
| Nee aasai tharum aanazhagu kanaga silai | You are a golden statue of male beauty that evokes desire |
| Velli sathangai thulli kulunga | As silver anklet bells bounce and sway |
| Alli kol alli kol endru | Saying, 'Take me, take me into your arms' |
| Eduththu anaiththu mayakkam kodukkum | It embraces, holds close, and grants entrancement |
| Female | |
| Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai | Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform |
| Parathakalai….ee….ee…ee…. | Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee... |
| Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai | Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform |
| Parathakalai….ee….ee…ee…. | Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee... |
ஆ....ஆ....ஆ....ஆ......ஆ......ஆ....
ஸரிகநிஸநிபதநிஸ....
ஆடவரும் ஆட வரும் பரதக்கலை
ஆடவரும் ஆட வரும் பரதக்கலை
நீ ஆசைத் தரும் ஆணழகு கனகச் சிலை
வெள்ளி சதங்கை துள்ளிக் குலுங்க
அள்ளிக் கொள் அள்ளிக் கொள் என்று
எடுத்து அணைத்து மயக்கம் கொடுக்கும்...
Aa…..aa…aa…aa….aa….aa…..
Sa-Ri-Ga-Ni-Sa-Ni-Da-Ni-Sa
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
You are a golden statue of male beauty that evokes desire
As silver anklet bells bounce and sway
Saying, 'Take me, take me into your arms'
It embraces, holds close, and grants entrancement
ஆடவரும் ஆட வரும் பரதக்கலை
பரதக்கலை...........ஈ....ஈ.....ஈ......
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee...
வெற்றி பதக்கம் நடையினில் தட்டிப் பறிக்கும்
அபிநயம் கற்றுக் கொடுக்கும்
இருவிழி எட்டிப் பிடிக்கும்
கண்களின் ஜாடை கண்டவள் ஆடை
விழுந்து கிடக்க மயங்குவாள்
கண்களின் ஜாடை கண்டவள் ஆடை
விழுந்து கிடக்க மயங்குவாள்
Striking and snatching victory medals with every stride
Teaching the art of expressive gestures
Capturing with a gaze from both eyes
Seeing the subtle hint in those eyes, her garments
Would slip away as she swoons in delight
Seeing the subtle hint in those eyes, her garments
Would slip away as she swoons in delight
இரவும் பகலும் விரகம் பெருகும்
இளமை மெழுகு தணலில் உருகும்
இரவும் பகலும் விரகம் பெருகும்
இளமை மெழுகு தணலில் உருகும்
மயிலும் பயிலும் உனது கலை
மனதினில் ஒருவித மோன நிலை.....
Day and night, the ache of separation intensifies
The wax of youth melts in the embers of passion
Day and night, the ache of separation intensifies
The wax of youth melts in the embers of passion
Even a peacock would learn your graceful art
A deep silent state of trance settles in the mind
ஆடவரும் ஆட வரும் பரதக்கலை
பரதக்கலை...........ஈ....ஈ.....ஈ......
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee...
.......................
...
சிந்தும் புது தேன் தமிழினில் சந்தம் எடுத்தேன்
அமுதினில் கொஞ்சம் நனைத்தேன்
கவிதைகள் நெஞ்சில் வடித்தேன்
ஊர்வலம் போகும் காவிய மேகம்
எழுந்து பொழிந்து வழிந்தது
ஊர்வலம் போகும் காவிய மேகம்
எழுந்து பொழிந்து வழிந்தது
I picked rhythm from fresh honeyed Tamil speech
I soaked it a little in divine nectar
I composed poems deep within my heart
The epic cloud traveling in procession
Arose, poured down, and overflowed
The epic cloud traveling in procession
Arose, poured down, and overflowed
இரவும் மலரும் கமலம் வதனம்
இளமை அமுதம் வழியும் நயனம்
இரவும் மலரும் கமலம் வதனம்
இளமை அமுதம் வழியும் நயனம்
அழகின் சிரிப்பே நீயல்லவா
ரசிப்பதும் தவிப்பதும் நானல்லவா...
A lotus face that blooms even in the night
Eyes overflowing with the nectar of youth
A lotus face that blooms even in the night
Eyes overflowing with the nectar of youth
Are you not the very smile of beauty itself?
Am I not the one admiring and longing for you?
ஆடவரும் ஆட வரும் பரதக்கலை
நீ ஆசைத் தரும் ஆணழகு கனகச் சிலை
வெள்ளி சதங்கை துள்ளிக் குலுங்க
அள்ளிக் கொள் அள்ளிக் கொள் என்று
எடுத்து அணைத்து மயக்கம் கொடுக்கும்...
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
You are a golden statue of male beauty that evokes desire
As silver anklet bells bounce and sway
Saying, 'Take me, take me into your arms'
It embraces, holds close, and grants entrancement
ஆடவரும் ஆட வரும் பரதக்கலை
பரதக்கலை...........ஈ....ஈ.....ஈ......
ஆடவரும் ஆட வரும் பரதக்கலை
பரதக்கலை...........ஈ....ஈ.....ஈ......
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee...
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee...
Aa…..aa…aa…aa….aa….aa…..
Aa…..aa…aa…aa….aa….aa…..
Sariganisaniathanisa
Sa-Ri-Ga-Ni-Sa-Ni-Da-Ni-Sa
Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Nee aasai tharum aanazhagu kanaga silai
You are a golden statue of male beauty that evokes desire
Velli sathangai thulli kulunga
As silver anklet bells bounce and sway
Alli kol alli kol endru
Saying, 'Take me, take me into your arms'
Eduththu anaiththu mayakkam kodukkum
It embraces, holds close, and grants entrancement
Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Parathakalai….ee….ee…ee….
Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee...
Vettri pathakkam nadaiyinil thatti parikkum
Striking and snatching victory medals with every stride
Abinayam kattru kodukkum
Teaching the art of expressive gestures
Iruvizhi etti pidikkum
Capturing with a gaze from both eyes
Kangalin jaadai kandaval aadai
Seeing the subtle hint in those eyes, her garments
Vizhunthu kidakka mayanguvaal
Would slip away as she swoons in delight
Kangalin jaadai kandaval aadai
Seeing the subtle hint in those eyes, her garments
Vizhunthu kidakka mayanguvaal
Would slip away as she swoons in delight
Iravum pagalum viragam perugum
Day and night, the ache of separation intensifies
Ilamai mezhugu thanalil urugum
The wax of youth melts in the embers of passion
Iravum pagalum viragam perugum
Day and night, the ache of separation intensifies
Ilamai mezhugu thanalil urugum
The wax of youth melts in the embers of passion
Mayilum payilum unathu kalai
Even a peacock would learn your graceful art
Manathinil oruvitha mona nilai
A deep silent state of trance settles in the mind
Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Parathakalai….ee….ee…ee….
Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee...
……………..
...
Sinthum pudhu thaen thamizhinil santham eduththaen
I picked rhythm from fresh honeyed Tamil speech
Amuthinil konjam nanaiththaen
I soaked it a little in divine nectar
Kavithaigal nenjil vadiththaen
I composed poems deep within my heart
Oorvalam pogum kaaviya megam
The epic cloud traveling in procession
Ezhunthu pozhinthu vazhinthathu
Arose, poured down, and overflowed
Oorvalam pogum kaaviya megam
The epic cloud traveling in procession
Ezhunthu pozhinthu vazhinthathu
Arose, poured down, and overflowed
Iravum malarum kamalam vadhanam
A lotus face that blooms even in the night
Ilamai amutham vazhiyum nayanam
Eyes overflowing with the nectar of youth
Iravum malarum kamalam vadhanam
A lotus face that blooms even in the night
Ilamai amutham vazhiyum nayanam
Eyes overflowing with the nectar of youth
Azhagin sirippae neeyallavaa
Are you not the very smile of beauty itself?
Rasippathum thavippathum naanallavaa
Am I not the one admiring and longing for you?
Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Nee aasai tharum aanazhagu kanaga silai
You are a golden statue of male beauty that evokes desire
Velli sathangai thulli kulunga
As silver anklet bells bounce and sway
Alli kol alli kol endru
Saying, 'Take me, take me into your arms'
Eduththu anaiththu mayakkam kodukkum
It embraces, holds close, and grants entrancement
Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Parathakalai….ee….ee…ee….
Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee...
Aadavarum aada varum parathakkalai
Bharatanatyam, the classical dance art that men come to perform
Parathakalai….ee….ee…ee….
Art of Bharatanatyam... ee... ee...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song celebrates the intoxicating grace and poetic power of classical dance (Bharatanatyam), particularly praising a male dancer whose skill and beauty fascinate the onlooker. Through classical imagery, the narrator expresses deep admiration for the dancer's expressive eyes (abhinaya), golden form, and rhythmic movements that hold the power to cast a spell of enchantment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Ilamai mezhugu thanalil urugum”
Compares youth to melting wax placed in fire ('Ilamai mezhugu thanalil urugum') to illustrate intense longing.
Imagery (Katchi Uruvagam)
“Velli sathangai thulli kulunga”
Creates vivid auditory and visual imagery of silver anklet bells bouncing during dynamic dance movements.
Iyaibu (Rhyme / Internal Rhyme)
“Mayilum payilum unathu kalai”
Uses internal rhyming words 'mayilum' and 'payilum' within the same line for rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Composed by the musical duo Shankar-Ganesh and sung by veteran singer Vani Jairam, this rare track from the 1983 movie 'Puthisali Paithiyangal' merges Carnatic classical solkattu (swaras) with lyrics describing male classical dancers, a theme rarely highlighted in mainstream Tamil cinema songs.
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