Aambalaikku Aambalaithan
From Pengal Veettin Kangal · 1990
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Shailaja
- Music director
- Sankar Ganesh
- Details
- Pengal Veettin Kangal1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| …………………. | |
| Female | |
| Aambalaikku aambalaithaan | For every man, there is a man, |
| Pombalaikku pombalaithaan naanga | For women, we women stand strong on our own! |
| Paaindhadikkum bruceleeya pol | Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes, |
| Mookudaikkum jackiejohn pol naanga | We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses! |
| Female | |
| Jappanin judo | Japan's Judo, |
| Chinavin kungfu | China's Kung Fu, |
| Ippathaan kaattataa | Shall we demonstrate them right now? |
| Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom | Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat) |
| Unnathaan ottatta | Shall we chase and paste you down? |
| Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom | Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat) |
| Chorus | |
| …………………. | |
| Female | |
| Aambalaikku aambalaithaan | For every man, there is a man, |
| Pombalaikku pombalaithaan naanga | For women, we women stand strong on our own! |
| Paaindhadikkum bruceleeya pol | Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes, |
| Mookudaikkum jackiejohn pol naanga | We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses! |
| Female | |
| Scooter eduppom vattam adippom | We will ride scooters and spin in circles, |
| Suthi valachu unna pudippom | We will surround and capture you! |
| Jallikattu kaala thullikittu aala | Like a Jallikattu bull leaping towards a person, |
| Muttapakkum vaela vetti saaipom vaala | When you come to attack, we will cut you down! |
| Female | |
| Mister killadi thaan | Oh Mr. Clever guy, |
| Modhu munnadi thaan | Come clash right in front of us, |
| Karathe pennodu than | Clash with a Karate-trained woman, |
| Paarumalladi thaan | Watch out for a battle! |
| Chorus | |
| …………………. | |
| Male | |
| Aambalaikku aambalaithaan | For every man, there is a man, |
| Female :Pombalaikku pombalaithaan naanga | Female: For women, we women stand strong on our own! |
| Paaindhadikkum bruceleeya pol | Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes, |
| Mookudaikkum jackiejohn pol naanga | We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses! |
| Female | |
| Jappanin judo | Japan's Judo, |
| Chinavin kungfu | China's Kung Fu, |
| Ippathaan kaattataa | Shall we demonstrate them right now? |
| Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom | Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat) |
| Unnathaan ottatta | Shall we chase and paste you down? |
| Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom | Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat) |
| Chorus | |
| …………………. | |
| Female | |
| Vambhu izhuthaal | If you pick a fight, |
| Embi kudhippom | We will leap up high! |
| Romba paduthum thembai kuraippom | We will drain the strength of anyone who troubles us too much! |
| Othi poyaa loosu muthi pona case | Step aside, you fool, you are an extreme case, |
| Makku pola pesu mutti paaru jose | Talk silly and try knocking heads, Jose! |
| Pattu puraa idhu achapadathathu | This silk dove is completely fearless, |
| Yaarum thodathathu thotta vidathathu | Untouched by anyone, and won't spare you if you touch her! |
| Chorus | |
| …………………. | |
| Male | |
| Aambalaikku aambalaithaan | For every man, there is a man, |
| Female :Pombalaikku pombalaithaan naanga | Female: For women, we women stand strong on our own! |
| Paaindhadikkum bruceleeya pol | Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes, |
| Mookudaikkum jackiejohn pol naanga | We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses! |
| Female | |
| Jappanin judo | Japan's Judo, |
| Chinavin kungfu | China's Kung Fu, |
| Ippathaan kaattataa | Shall we demonstrate them right now? |
| Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom | Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat) |
| Unnathaan ottatta | Shall we chase and paste you down? |
| Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom | Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat) |
| Chorus | |
| …………………. | |
| Female | |
| Aambalaikku aambalaithaan | For every man, there is a man, |
| Pombalaikku pombalaithaan naanga | For women, we women stand strong on our own! |
| Paaindhadikkum bruceleeya pol | Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes, |
| Mookudaikkum jackiejohn pol naanga | We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses! |
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ஆம்பளைக்கு ஆம்பளைதான்
பொம்பளைக்கு பொம்பளைதான் நாங்க
பாய்ந்தடிக்கும் ப்ருஸ்லியை போல்
மூக்குடைக்கும் ஜாக்கிஜான் போல் நாங்க
For every man, there is a man,
For women, we women stand strong on our own!
Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes,
We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses!
ஜப்பானின் ஜூடோ
சைனாவின் குங்க்ப்பூ
இப்பத்தான் காட்டட்டா தகதிமி தகதிமிதத்திதோம்
உன்னத்தான் ஓட்டட்டா தகதிமி தகதிமிதத்திதோம்
Japan's Judo,
China's Kung Fu,
Shall we demonstrate them right now?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
Shall we chase and paste you down?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
ஆம்பளைக்கு ஆம்பளைதான்
பொம்பளைக்கு பொம்பளைதான் நாங்க
பாய்ந்தடிக்கும் ப்ருஸ்லியை போல்
மூக்குடைக்கும் ஜாக்கிஜான் போல் நாங்க
ஸ்கூட்டர் எடுப்போம் வட்டமடிப்போம்
சுத்தி வளைச்சு உன்னப் பிடிப்போம்
ஜல்லிக்கட்டு காள துள்ளிக்கிட்டு ஆள
முட்டப்பாக்கும் வேள வெட்டி சாய்ப்போம் வால
For every man, there is a man,
For women, we women stand strong on our own!
Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes,
We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses!
மிஸ்டர் கில்லாடிதான் மோது முன்னாடிதான்
கராத்தே பெண்ணோடுதான் பாருமல்லாடி தான்
We will ride scooters and spin in circles,
We will surround and capture you!
Like a Jallikattu bull leaping towards a person,
When you come to attack, we will cut you down!
...........................................
Oh Mr. Clever guy,
Come clash right in front of us,
Clash with a Karate-trained woman,
Watch out for a battle!
ஆம்பளைக்கு ஆம்பளைதான்
பொம்பளைக்கு பொம்பளைதான் நாங்க
பாய்ந்தடிக்கும் ப்ருஸ்லியை போல்
மூக்குடைக்கும் ஜாக்கிஜான் போல் நாங்க
ஜப்பானின் ஜூடோ
சைனாவின் குங்க்ப்பூ
இப்பத்தான் காட்டட்டா தகதிமி தகதிமிதத்திதோம்
உன்னத்தான் ஓட்டட்டா தகதிமி தகதிமிதத்திதோம்
For every man, there is a man,
Female: For women, we women stand strong on our own!
Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes,
We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses!
........................................
Japan's Judo,
China's Kung Fu,
Shall we demonstrate them right now?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
Shall we chase and paste you down?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
வம்புக்கு இழுத்தால் எம்பி குதிப்போம்
ரொம்ப படுத்தும் தெம்பை குறைப்போம்
ஒத்திப் போய்யா லூஸு முத்திப் போன கேஸு
மக்கு போல பேசு முட்டிப் பாரு ஜோசு
பட்டப் புறா இது அச்சப்படாதது
யாரும் தொடாதது தொட்டா விடாதது
If you pick a fight,
We will leap up high!
We will drain the strength of anyone who troubles us too much!
Step aside, you fool, you are an extreme case,
Talk silly and try knocking heads, Jose!
This silk dove is completely fearless,
Untouched by anyone, and won't spare you if you touch her!
........................................
ஆம்பளைக்கு ஆம்பளைதான்
பொம்பளைக்கு பொம்பளைதான் நாங்க
பாய்ந்தடிக்கும் ப்ருஸ்லியை போல்
மூக்குடைக்கும் ஜாக்கிஜான் போல் நாங்க
For every man, there is a man,
Female: For women, we women stand strong on our own!
Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes,
We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses!
ஜப்பானின் ஜூடோ
சைனாவின் குங்க்ப்பூ
இப்பத்தான் காட்டட்டா தகதிமி தகதிமிதத்திதோம்
உன்னத்தான் ஓட்டட்டா தகதிமி தகதிமிதத்திதோம்
Japan's Judo,
China's Kung Fu,
Shall we demonstrate them right now?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
Shall we chase and paste you down?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
For every man, there is a man,
For women, we women stand strong on our own!
Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes,
We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses!
………………….
Aambalaikku aambalaithaan
For every man, there is a man,
Pombalaikku pombalaithaan naanga
For women, we women stand strong on our own!
Paaindhadikkum bruceleeya pol
Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes,
Mookudaikkum jackiejohn pol naanga
We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses!
Jappanin judo
Japan's Judo,
Chinavin kungfu
China's Kung Fu,
Ippathaan kaattataa
Shall we demonstrate them right now?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
Unnathaan ottatta
Shall we chase and paste you down?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
………………….
Aambalaikku aambalaithaan
For every man, there is a man,
Pombalaikku pombalaithaan naanga
For women, we women stand strong on our own!
Paaindhadikkum bruceleeya pol
Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes,
Mookudaikkum jackiejohn pol naanga
We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses!
Scooter eduppom vattam adippom
We will ride scooters and spin in circles,
Suthi valachu unna pudippom
We will surround and capture you!
Jallikattu kaala thullikittu aala
Like a Jallikattu bull leaping towards a person,
Muttapakkum vaela vetti saaipom vaala
When you come to attack, we will cut you down!
Mister killadi thaan
Oh Mr. Clever guy,
Modhu munnadi thaan
Come clash right in front of us,
Karathe pennodu than
Clash with a Karate-trained woman,
Paarumalladi thaan
Watch out for a battle!
………………….
Aambalaikku aambalaithaan
For every man, there is a man,
Female :Pombalaikku pombalaithaan naanga
Female: For women, we women stand strong on our own!
Paaindhadikkum bruceleeya pol
Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes,
Mookudaikkum jackiejohn pol naanga
We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses!
Jappanin judo
Japan's Judo,
Chinavin kungfu
China's Kung Fu,
Ippathaan kaattataa
Shall we demonstrate them right now?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
Unnathaan ottatta
Shall we chase and paste you down?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
………………….
Vambhu izhuthaal
If you pick a fight,
Embi kudhippom
We will leap up high!
Romba paduthum thembai kuraippom
We will drain the strength of anyone who troubles us too much!
Othi poyaa loosu muthi pona case
Step aside, you fool, you are an extreme case,
Makku pola pesu mutti paaru jose
Talk silly and try knocking heads, Jose!
Pattu puraa idhu achapadathathu
This silk dove is completely fearless,
Yaarum thodathathu thotta vidathathu
Untouched by anyone, and won't spare you if you touch her!
………………….
Aambalaikku aambalaithaan
For every man, there is a man,
Female :Pombalaikku pombalaithaan naanga
Female: For women, we women stand strong on our own!
Paaindhadikkum bruceleeya pol
Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes,
Mookudaikkum jackiejohn pol naanga
We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses!
Jappanin judo
Japan's Judo,
Chinavin kungfu
China's Kung Fu,
Ippathaan kaattataa
Shall we demonstrate them right now?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
Unnathaan ottatta
Shall we chase and paste you down?
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom
Thagathimi thagathimithaththiththom (rhythmic beat)
………………….
Aambalaikku aambalaithaan
For every man, there is a man,
Pombalaikku pombalaithaan naanga
For women, we women stand strong on our own!
Paaindhadikkum bruceleeya pol
Like Bruce Lee who pounces and strikes,
Mookudaikkum jackiejohn pol naanga
We are like Jackie Chan who breaks noses!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic dance track expresses female empowerment and fearless confidence. The women in the song challenge masculine dominance by asserting that they are equally capable, skilled, and tough. They compare their fighting spirit and strength to legendary martial artists like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, referencing disciplines such as Judo and Kung Fu.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Paaindhadikkum bruceleeya pol / Mookudaikkum jackiejohn pol naanga”
Compares the agility and power of the women to Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Pattu puraa idhu achapadathathu”
Refers to the woman metaphorically as a 'silk dove' (Pattu puraa) that is bold and unyielding.
Rhyme (Edhai / Monai)
“Jappanin judo / Chinavin kungfu”
Use of end rhymes like 'judo' and 'kungfu', as well as rhythmic sound patterns like 'Thagathimi'.
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