Aattangal Pala Undu
From Kadavul Mama · 1974
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- T. G. Lingappa
- Details
- Kadavul Mama1974
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Attangal pal undu | There are many dances in life, |
| Avaigalil idhu ondru | This is one among them. |
| Attangal pal undu | There are many dances in life, |
| Avaigalil idhu ondru | This is one among them. |
| Thottrathil therivadhu ondru | What appears on the outside is one thing, |
| Mana thudippil iruppadhu ondru | What lies within the beating heart is another. |
| Mana thudippil iruppadhu ondru | What lies within the beating heart is another. |
| Female | |
| Haaa… | Haaa… |
| Attangal pal undu | There are many dances in life, |
| Avaigalil idhu ondru | This is one among them. |
| Female | |
| Thendral kaatril malarkoottam aadumoru | A cluster of flowers dancing in the gentle breeze |
| Aattam paarkka azhagoottum | Is a dance that adds beauty to behold. |
| Seerum puyalil mugam thottram maari | In a raging storm, its face changes, |
| Idhazh vaattam adaindhu thuyar oottum | Its petals wither, bringing distress. |
| Female | |
| Kannukku virundhaagum kavalaikku marundhaagum | It is a feast for the eyes and a cure for worries; |
| Menmai konda penmai thannai aanmai | It is good for manhood to recognize the truth |
| Adhan unmai kandu pottruvadhu nanmai | And praise the gentle grace of womanhood. |
| Haaa..aa…aa…aahaaa… | Haaa..aa…aa…aahaaa… |
| Female | |
| Attangal pal undu | There are many dances in life, |
| Avaigalil idhu ondru | This is one among them. |
| Female | |
| Konjum thalaivan thirutholai thazhuvum | Should the flower garland embracing the divine shoulders of the loving lord |
| Malarmaalai tharaiyil vizhalaamaa | Be allowed to fall onto the ground? |
| Koyil deiva silai thannai vaasarpadi | Should the sacred deity idol of a temple |
| Munnae midhikka vidalaama | Be allowed to be trampled at the doorstep? |
| Female | |
| Vandhadhu oru paadhai povadhu oru paadhai | The path arrived from is one, the path ahead is another, |
| Indru kanda paadhai thunbha paadhai | The path seen today is a path of sorrow. |
| Idhai enni enni yengugiraal paedhai | Pondering this repeatedly, the innocent girl yearns. |
| Haaa..aa…aa…aahaaa… | Haaa..aa…aa…aahaaa… |
| Female | |
| Attangal pal undu | There are many dances in life, |
| Avaigalil idhu ondru | This is one among them. |
| Attangal pal undu | There are many dances in life, |
| Avaigalil idhu ondru | This is one among them. |
ஆட்டங்கள் பல உண்டு
அவைகளில் இது ஒன்று
ஆட்டங்கள் பல உண்டு
அவைகளில் இது ஒன்று
தோற்றத்தில் தெரிவது ஒன்று
மனத் துடிப்பில் இருப்பது ஒன்று
மனத் துடிப்பில் இருப்பது ஒன்று...
There are many dances in life,
This is one among them.
There are many dances in life,
This is one among them.
What appears on the outside is one thing,
What lies within the beating heart is another.
What lies within the beating heart is another.
ஹா.....ஆஆ....
ஆட்டங்கள் பல உண்டு
அவைகளில் இது ஒன்று
Haaa…
There are many dances in life,
This is one among them.
தென்றல் காற்றில் மலர்க்கூட்டம் ஆடுமொரு
ஆட்டம் பார்க்க அழகூட்டும்
சீறும் புயலில் முகம் தோற்றம் மாறி
இதழ் வாட்டமடைந்து துயரூட்டும்
A cluster of flowers dancing in the gentle breeze
Is a dance that adds beauty to behold.
In a raging storm, its face changes,
Its petals wither, bringing distress.
கண்ணுக்கு விருந்தாகும் கவலைக்கு மருந்தாகும்
மென்மை கொண்ட பெண்மை தன்னை ஆண்மை
அதன் உண்மை கண்டு போற்றுவது நன்மை
ஆஆஆஆஆஆஹ் ஆஆஆஆஆஹ்
It is a feast for the eyes and a cure for worries;
It is good for manhood to recognize the truth
And praise the gentle grace of womanhood.
Haaa..aa…aa…aahaaa…
ஆட்டங்கள் பல உண்டு
அவைகளில் இது ஒன்று
There are many dances in life,
This is one among them.
கொஞ்சும் தலைவன் திருத்தோளை தழுவும்
மலர்மாலை தரையில் விழலாமா
கோயில் தெய்வ சிலை தன்னை வாசற்படி
முன்னே மிதிக்க விடலாமா
Should the flower garland embracing the divine shoulders of the loving lord
Be allowed to fall onto the ground?
Should the sacred deity idol of a temple
Be allowed to be trampled at the doorstep?
வந்தது ஒரு பாதை போவது ஒரு பாதை
இன்று கண்ட பாதை துன்ப பாதை
இதை எண்ணி எண்ணி ஏங்குகிறாள் பேதை
ஆஆஆஆஆஆஹ் ஆஆஆஆஆஹ்
The path arrived from is one, the path ahead is another,
The path seen today is a path of sorrow.
Pondering this repeatedly, the innocent girl yearns.
Haaa..aa…aa…aahaaa…
ஆட்டங்கள் பல உண்டு
அவைகளில் இது ஒன்று
ஆட்டங்கள் பல உண்டு
அவைகளில் இது ஒன்று
There are many dances in life,
This is one among them.
There are many dances in life,
This is one among them.
Attangal pal undu
There are many dances in life,
Avaigalil idhu ondru
This is one among them.
Attangal pal undu
There are many dances in life,
Avaigalil idhu ondru
This is one among them.
Thottrathil therivadhu ondru
What appears on the outside is one thing,
Mana thudippil iruppadhu ondru
What lies within the beating heart is another.
Mana thudippil iruppadhu ondru
What lies within the beating heart is another.
Haaa…
Haaa…
Attangal pal undu
There are many dances in life,
Avaigalil idhu ondru
This is one among them.
Thendral kaatril malarkoottam aadumoru
A cluster of flowers dancing in the gentle breeze
Aattam paarkka azhagoottum
Is a dance that adds beauty to behold.
Seerum puyalil mugam thottram maari
In a raging storm, its face changes,
Idhazh vaattam adaindhu thuyar oottum
Its petals wither, bringing distress.
Kannukku virundhaagum kavalaikku marundhaagum
It is a feast for the eyes and a cure for worries;
Menmai konda penmai thannai aanmai
It is good for manhood to recognize the truth
Adhan unmai kandu pottruvadhu nanmai
And praise the gentle grace of womanhood.
Haaa..aa…aa…aahaaa…
Haaa..aa…aa…aahaaa…
Attangal pal undu
There are many dances in life,
Avaigalil idhu ondru
This is one among them.
Konjum thalaivan thirutholai thazhuvum
Should the flower garland embracing the divine shoulders of the loving lord
Malarmaalai tharaiyil vizhalaamaa
Be allowed to fall onto the ground?
Koyil deiva silai thannai vaasarpadi
Should the sacred deity idol of a temple
Munnae midhikka vidalaama
Be allowed to be trampled at the doorstep?
Vandhadhu oru paadhai povadhu oru paadhai
The path arrived from is one, the path ahead is another,
Indru kanda paadhai thunbha paadhai
The path seen today is a path of sorrow.
Idhai enni enni yengugiraal paedhai
Pondering this repeatedly, the innocent girl yearns.
Haaa..aa…aa…aahaaa…
Haaa..aa…aa…aahaaa…
Attangal pal undu
There are many dances in life,
Avaigalil idhu ondru
This is one among them.
Attangal pal undu
There are many dances in life,
Avaigalil idhu ondru
This is one among them.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This expressive song utilizes dance and nature as metaphors to depict the inner turmoil and dualities of life and womanhood. The lyrics contrast outward appearances with internal emotional distress, comparing a woman's heart to flowers that blossom delightfully in a gentle breeze but wither sorrowfully when struck by a storm. The song emphasizes the sanctity and gentleness of womanhood, questioning why a noble soul should be reduced to suffering or disrespect.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Attangal pal undu”
The word 'Attangal' (dances) is used metaphorically for the games of fate and emotional roles played in life.
Contrast / Antidote (Eredhir Nilai)
“Thendral kaatril malarkoottam aadumoru / Seerum puyalil mugam thottram maari”
Contrasts the gentle breeze ('Thendral kaatril') that brings joy with the raging storm ('Seerum puyalil') that causes sorrow.
End Rhyme (Iyaibu)
“Kannukku virundhaagum kavalaikku marundhaagum”
The words 'virundhaagum' and 'marundhaagum' rhyme at the end of phrases to create musical symmetry.
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Trivia
'Kadavul Mama' (1974) features music composed by T. G. Lingappa, a legendary veteran composer who scored prominent Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. The song is rendered with deep expressive nuances by S. Janaki and written by classic lyricist A. Maruthakasi.
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