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Lyrics & meaning

Aaduthu Paar

From My Dear Marthandan · 1990

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
My Dear Marthandan1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aaduthu paar pala adhisayamLook, many wonders are dancing
Aattaththilae idhu paravasamThis is ecstasy in the dance
Aaduthu paar pala adhisayamLook, many wonders are dancing
Aahaa aattaththilae idhu paravasamAahaa, this is ecstasy in the dance
Male
Aaduthu paaduthu theduthu kooduthuIt dances, sings, searches, and unites
Paaradi edhu nijamLook dear, see what is real
Aaduthu paaduthu theduthu kooduthuIt dances, sings, searches, and unites
Paaradi edhu nijamLook dear, see what is real
Male
Hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyaeHoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae
Hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyaeHoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae
Hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyaeHoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae
Male
Aaduthu paar pala adhisayamLook, many wonders are dancing
Aattaththilae idhu paravasamThis is ecstasy in the dance
Aaduthu paar pala adhisayamLook, many wonders are dancing
Aahaa aattaththilae idhu paravasamAahaa, this is ecstasy in the dance
Male
Aaduthu paaduthu theduthu kooduthuIt dances, sings, searches, and unites
Paaradi edhu nijamLook dear, see what is real
Aaduthu paaduthu theduthu kooduthuIt dances, sings, searches, and unites
Paaradi edhu nijamLook dear, see what is real
Male
Hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyaeHoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae
Hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyaeHoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae
Hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyaeHoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic song fragment expresses joy and celebration through movement and dance. It describes the state of ecstasy brought on by dancing and singing, while playfully prompting the listener to look closely and discern what is real among all the wondrous sights and excitement.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Internal Rhyme / Iyaibu

Aaduthu paaduthu theduthu kooduthu

Use of rhyming verbal forms ending with '-thu' to create a rhythmic speed in the verse.

Monaai (Alliteration)

Aaduthu paar pala adhisayam / Aattaththilae idhu paravasam

Repetition of initial vowel sound 'Aa' at the beginning of consecutive words/lines.

Refrain / Vocalic Chant

Hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae hoiyae

Repetition of cheerful rhythmic chants 'Hoiyae' to heighten the celebratory mood of the song.

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Trivia

My Dear Marthandan (1990), starring Prabhu and Kushboo and directed by Prathap Pothen, was loosely based on the Eddie Murphy classic 'Coming to America'. Though listed as unknown in the prompt context, the music for this film was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja.

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