Aattamthan Unnalathan
From Ingeyum Oru Gangai · 1984
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Singer
- S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Ilaiyaraja
- Details
- Ingeyum Oru Gangai1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aattamthaan unnaalathan | The dance performance is because of you, |
| Koottamthan ennaalathaan | But the crowd gathers only because of me! |
| Aadaiyil maranjirukku | It is hidden inside the dress, |
| Aadaiyil maranjirukku azhagirukku | Hidden inside the dress lies beauty, |
| Edukku rasichchu rusichchidaththaan | Why? So that one can admire and relish it! |
| Female | |
| Aattamthaan unnaalathan | The dance performance is because of you, |
| Koottamthan ennaalathaan | But the crowd gathers only because of me! |
| Female | |
| Enna paaththaakka siluththu nikkum | Just looking at me will make hair stand on end, |
| Entha thaaththaakkum odambarikkum | Even an old grandfather's body will ache with excitement, |
| Enna paaththaakka siluththu nikkum | Just looking at me will make hair stand on end, |
| Entha thaaththaakkum odambarikkum | Even an old grandfather's body will ache with excitement, |
| Thalar naadiyumthaan murukkeri vidum | Even weak nerves will become tight and rejuvenated, |
| Kekkaatha paattu kettaa pochchu kushi yaerum | Hearing an unheard song will boost happiness, |
| Pollaatha nenappu varum | Mischievous thoughts will arise! |
| Female | |
| Aattamthaan unnaalathan | The dance performance is because of you, |
| Koottamthan ennaalathaan | But the crowd gathers only because of me! |
| Female | |
| Muththu lolaakku minuminukka | As the pearl earrings glitter, |
| Pattu melaakku palapalakka | As the silk upper garment shines brightly, |
| Muththu lolaakku minuminukka | As the pearl earrings glitter, |
| Pattu melaakku palapalakka | As the silk upper garment shines brightly, |
| Nadu raththirithaan oru maathurithaan | In the middle of the night, it feels a unique way, |
| Naan thantha yaekkam paduththaa thaakkum nedu neram | The longing I stir will hit hard when lying awake for long, |
| Kalyanam kanvu varum | Dreams of marriage will come! |
| Female | |
| Aattamthaan unnaalathan | The dance performance is because of you, |
| Koottamthan ennaalathaan | But the crowd gathers only because of me! |
| Aadaiyil maranjirukku | It is hidden inside the dress, |
| Aadaiyil maranjirukku azhagirukku | Hidden inside the dress lies beauty, |
| Edukku rasichchu rusichchidaththaan | Why? So that one can admire and relish it! |
| Female | |
| Aattamthaan unnaalathan | The dance performance is because of you, |
| Koottamthan ennaalathaan | But the crowd gathers only because of me! |
ஆட்டம்தான் உன்னாலதான்
கூட்டம்தான் என்னாலத்தான்
ஆடையில் மறஞ்சிருக்கு
ஆடையில் மறஞ்சிருக்கு அழகிருக்கு
எதுக்கு ரசிச்சு ருசிச்சிடத்தான்.......
The dance performance is because of you,
But the crowd gathers only because of me!
It is hidden inside the dress,
Hidden inside the dress lies beauty,
Why? So that one can admire and relish it!
ஆட்டம்தான் உன்னாலதான்
கூட்டம்தான் என்னாலத்தான்
The dance performance is because of you,
But the crowd gathers only because of me!
என்ன பாத்தாக்க சிலுத்து நிக்கும்
எந்த தாத்தாக்கும் ஒடம்பரிக்கும்
என்ன பாத்தாக்க சிலுத்து நிக்கும்
எந்த தாத்தாக்கும் ஒடம்பரிக்கும்
தளர் நாடியும் தான் முறுக்கேறி விடும்
கேக்காத பாட்டு கேட்டா போச்சு குஷி ஏறும்
பொல்லாத நெனப்பு வரும்............
Just looking at me will make hair stand on end,
Even an old grandfather's body will ache with excitement,
Just looking at me will make hair stand on end,
Even an old grandfather's body will ache with excitement,
Even weak nerves will become tight and rejuvenated,
Hearing an unheard song will boost happiness,
Mischievous thoughts will arise!
ஆட்டம்தான் உன்னாலதான்
கூட்டம்தான் என்னாலத்தான்
The dance performance is because of you,
But the crowd gathers only because of me!
முத்து லோலாக்கு மினுமினுக்க
பட்டு மேலாக்கு பளப்பளக்க
முத்து லோலாக்கு மினுமினுக்க
பட்டு மேலாக்கு பளப்பளக்க
நடுராத்திரிதான் ஒரு மாதிரிதான்
நான் தந்த ஏக்கம் படுத்தா தாக்கும் நெடு நேரம்
கல்யாணம் கனவு வரும்..........
As the pearl earrings glitter,
As the silk upper garment shines brightly,
As the pearl earrings glitter,
As the silk upper garment shines brightly,
In the middle of the night, it feels a unique way,
The longing I stir will hit hard when lying awake for long,
Dreams of marriage will come!
ஆட்டம்தான் உன்னாலதான்
கூட்டம்தான் என்னாலத்தான்
ஆடையில் மறஞ்சிருக்கு
ஆடையில் மறஞ்சிருக்கு அழகிருக்கு
எதுக்கு ரசிச்சு ருசிச்சிடத்தான்.......
The dance performance is because of you,
But the crowd gathers only because of me!
It is hidden inside the dress,
Hidden inside the dress lies beauty,
Why? So that one can admire and relish it!
ஆட்டம்தான் உன்னாலதான்
கூட்டம்தான் என்னாலத்தான்
The dance performance is because of you,
But the crowd gathers only because of me!
Aattamthaan unnaalathan
The dance performance is because of you,
Koottamthan ennaalathaan
But the crowd gathers only because of me!
Aadaiyil maranjirukku
It is hidden inside the dress,
Aadaiyil maranjirukku azhagirukku
Hidden inside the dress lies beauty,
Edukku rasichchu rusichchidaththaan
Why? So that one can admire and relish it!
Aattamthaan unnaalathan
The dance performance is because of you,
Koottamthan ennaalathaan
But the crowd gathers only because of me!
Enna paaththaakka siluththu nikkum
Just looking at me will make hair stand on end,
Entha thaaththaakkum odambarikkum
Even an old grandfather's body will ache with excitement,
Enna paaththaakka siluththu nikkum
Just looking at me will make hair stand on end,
Entha thaaththaakkum odambarikkum
Even an old grandfather's body will ache with excitement,
Thalar naadiyumthaan murukkeri vidum
Even weak nerves will become tight and rejuvenated,
Kekkaatha paattu kettaa pochchu kushi yaerum
Hearing an unheard song will boost happiness,
Pollaatha nenappu varum
Mischievous thoughts will arise!
Aattamthaan unnaalathan
The dance performance is because of you,
Koottamthan ennaalathaan
But the crowd gathers only because of me!
Muththu lolaakku minuminukka
As the pearl earrings glitter,
Pattu melaakku palapalakka
As the silk upper garment shines brightly,
Muththu lolaakku minuminukka
As the pearl earrings glitter,
Pattu melaakku palapalakka
As the silk upper garment shines brightly,
Nadu raththirithaan oru maathurithaan
In the middle of the night, it feels a unique way,
Naan thantha yaekkam paduththaa thaakkum nedu neram
The longing I stir will hit hard when lying awake for long,
Kalyanam kanvu varum
Dreams of marriage will come!
Aattamthaan unnaalathan
The dance performance is because of you,
Koottamthan ennaalathaan
But the crowd gathers only because of me!
Aadaiyil maranjirukku
It is hidden inside the dress,
Aadaiyil maranjirukku azhagirukku
Hidden inside the dress lies beauty,
Edukku rasichchu rusichchidaththaan
Why? So that one can admire and relish it!
Aattamthaan unnaalathan
The dance performance is because of you,
Koottamthan ennaalathaan
But the crowd gathers only because of me!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This vibrant dance track from 'Ingeyum Oru Gangai' (1984) presents a playful banter from a performer to her companion. She teasingly claims that while the instrumental music or event setup might be due to him, the massive audience turns up exclusively to see her captivating presence and beauty. She playfully boasts about the hidden beauty beneath her graceful attire and the alluring effect she has on the spectators. She describes how her dazzling pearl earrings, shiny silk dress, and captivating performance awaken youthful energy and romantic fantasies in everyone, regardless of age. The song captures a flirtatious, energetic, and self-assured mood through rhythmic Tamil colloquial expressions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethukai (Assonance / Second-letter Rhyme)
“Aattamthaan unnaalathan / Koottamthan ennaalathaan”
The second consonant 'tta' (ட்) rhymes between 'Aattamthaan' and 'Koottamthan', creating a catchy rhythmic opening.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Aattamthaan unnaalathan / Koottamthan ennaalathaan”
The lines end with identical rhyming suffixes '-alathan' and '-alathaan'.
Irattai Kilaivi (Onomatopoeic Echo Words)
“Muththu lolaakku minuminukka / Pattu melaakku palapalakka”
Descriptive rhyming double-words like 'minuminukka' (glittering) and 'palapalakka' (shining) add vivid visual texture to the imagery.
Anaphora (Refrain / Repetition)
“Aattamthaan unnaalathan / Koottamthan ennaalathaan”
The central chorus lines repeat multiple times throughout the song to reinforce the central theme of playful rivalry.
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Trivia
Although the music composer and singers were listed as unknown in the prompt context, 'Ingeyum Oru Gangai' (1984), directed by Manivannan and starring Murali and Tara, features a soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The track 'Aattamthaan Unnaalathan' was rendered by S. P. Sailaja and written by lyricist Muthulingam.
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