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Lyrics & meaning

Aadungal Paadungal

From Guru · 1980

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Guru
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
20 Jul 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Lalla lalla lalla laa laa laalalaalaa
Lalla lalla lalla laa laa laalalaalaa
Lalla lalla lalla laa laa laalalaalaa
Aadungal paadungal
Pillai pon vandugal
Chorus :Lalla laa laa laaa
Aadungal paadungal
Pillai pon vandugal
Chorus :Lalla laa laa laaa
Ulagathil pala ullangal
Endrum kuzhandhaikku
Pudhu ennangal
Andha kannan bimbangalae
Chorus :Laa laa laa laalaaaa
Laa laa laa laalaaaa
Aadungal paadungal
Pillai pon vandugal
{Deepangal ingu yetrungal
Thiruvizha deiva peru vizha
Kannanai ennum oru vizha} (2)
Kobam polae baanangal
Paavam polae veesungal
Pilligal killaigal
Kannan bimbangalae
Laa laa laa laalaaaa
Laa laa laa laalaaaa
Aadungal paadungal
Pillai pon vandugal
{Mundhungal dhinam mundhungal
Ulagamae ungal kaigalil
Kalagamae indri vaazhungal} (2)
Kannae paappaa thoongaadhae
Kaalam undu yengaadhae
Pilligal killaigal
Kannan bimbangalae
Laa laa laa laalaaaa
Laa laa laa laalaaaa
Aadungal paadungal
Pillai pon vandugal
Chorus :Lalla laa laa laaa
Ulagathil pala ullangal
Endrum kuzhandhaikku
Pudhu ennangal
Andha kannan bimbangalae
Chorus :Laa laa laa laalaaaa
Laa laa laa laalaaaa
Aadungal paadungal
Pillai pon vandugal
Lalla lalla lalla la la laalalaala
Lalla lalla lalla la la laalalaala
Lalla lalla lalla la la laalalaala
Dance and sing,
you little golden bees!
Chorus: Lalla la la laa
Dance and sing,
you little golden bees!
Chorus: Lalla la la laa
There are many kinds of hearts in this world,
yet for a child, there are always
fresh and new thoughts.
They are reflections of Lord Krishna himself!
Chorus: La la la laalaa
La la la laalaa
Dance and sing,
you little golden bees!
Light the lamps here,
it is a festive celebration, a grand divine festival,
a festival remembering Lord Krishna!
Arrows that look like anger,
shoot them away like sins!
Little children, fresh young branches,
reflections of Lord Krishna!
La la la laalaa
La la la laalaa
Dance and sing,
you little golden bees!
Step forward, march ahead every single day,
the whole world is in your hands!
Live your lives without any strife or conflict!
My precious child, do not fall asleep,
you have plenty of time, do not worry!
Little children, fresh young branches,
reflections of Lord Krishna!
La la la laalaa
La la la laalaa
Dance and sing,
you little golden bees!
Chorus: Lalla la la laa
There are many kinds of hearts in this world,
yet for a child, there are always
fresh and new thoughts.
They are reflections of Lord Krishna himself!
Chorus: La la la laalaa
La la la laalaa
Dance and sing,
you little golden bees!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This delightful song celebrates the innocence, joy, and divine nature of children. The lyrics urge children to sing, dance, and celebrate life, comparing them to vibrant golden beetles and endearing parrots. Poet Kannadasan elevates children to divine status, characterizing them as living reflections (bimbangal) of Lord Krishna himself, untainted by the complex greys of the adult world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaikani)

Pillai pon vandugal / Pilligiil killaigal

Children are affectionately referred to as 'pon vandugal' (golden beetles) and 'killaigal' (parrots), highlighting their preciousness, beauty, and innocent chatter.

Divine Personification

Andha kannan bimbangalae

Equating young children directly to reflections or manifestations of Lord Krishna (Kannan bimbangalae).

Rhyme / Alliteration (Monai & Ethirai)

Aadungal paadungal

Use of matching rhythmic words like 'Aadungal' / 'Paadungal' and 'Deepangal' / 'Thiruvizha' creating musical harmony.

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Trivia

The 1980 action film 'Guru' starred Kamal Haasan and Sridevi and was directed by I. V. Sasi. The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, featuring memorable tracks that highlighted youthful energy and celebration.

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