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Isaimozhi
Lyrics & meaning

Ammamma Vanthathingu

From Per Sollum Pillai · 1987

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
Kamal Haasan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Per Sollum Pillai1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Haaaahaa …..Haaaahaa …..
Huuu huuuuuu……Huuu huuuuuu……
Male
Ammammammaa vandhadhinguOh my, here comes...
Singa kutti...a lion cub!
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kuttiOh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Idhu thullum pala ullam enai paaraattumMany leaping hearts praise me for this,
Adhu podhum enai naalum adhu thaalaattumThat is enough, it lulls me to sleep every day.
Dumdum dumdumDumdum dumdum
Male
Ammammammaa vandhadhinguOh my, here comes...
Singa kutti...a lion cub!
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kuttiOh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Male
Aarathi kondu varavaaShall I bring the Aarathi plate?
Unnai dhrishti suthi pottu vaikkavaaShall I ward off the evil eye and apply a dot on you?
Dhaavani katti irundhaaIf she wore a half-saree,
Enga annai innum chinna ponnu thaanOur mother would still look like a young girl!
Hahaha hahahaHahaha hahaha
Male
Thalai thaan munnaadi naraiyaachuHer hair turned grey at the front,
Adhuvum ammaadi azhagaachuEven that, oh dear, turned out so beautiful!
Thalai thaan munnaadi naraiyaachu(Adada)Her hair turned grey at the front (Aha!),
Adhuvum ammaadi azhagaachuEven that, oh dear, turned out so beautiful!
Male
Mella mella vandhu nilluCome slowly and stand here,
Engappan kannu kolli kannuOur father's eyes have an evil glare!
Kannu pattaa enna panna vandhadhu thollaIf his evil eye falls on you, what trouble might come!
Muthu muthu pallirukku thithikkira sollirukkuYou have pearl-like teeth and sweet-sounding words,
Mothathula onna pola yaarum illaeOn the whole, there is no one like you!
Oru kallum mannum ennaagumWhat will happen to mere stone and soil?
Un kaigal pattaa ponnaagumIf your hands touch them, they turn into gold!
Nee vaazhga innum pallaanduMay you live long for many more years!
Male
Ammammaa vandhadhingu singa kuttiOh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kuttiOh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Male
Naan enna vandha pillaiyaaAm I an outsider child who just came along?
Endrum nandri ulla sondha pillai thaanI am forever your thankful own son!
Oorukku nalla pillai naanTo the town, I am a good boy,
Endrum ungalukku chella pillai thaanTo you all, I am forever the darling child!
Male
Kabadam en nenjil kidaiyaadhuDeceit does not exist in my heart,
Edhaiyum en ullam maraikkaadhuMy heart hides nothing at all.
Kabadam en nenjil kidaiyaadhuDeceit does not exist in my heart,
Edhaiyum en ullam maraikkaadhuMy heart hides nothing at all.
Male
Vettu onnu thundu rendu'Cut into one, break into two' (Straightforward),
Endru sollum nenjam unduIs the kind of heart I possess.
Kattra vithai kaiyil undu enna korachaI have learned art in my hands, what deficiency do I have?
Annai ennum dheivam unduI have a mother who is a goddess,
Thambi undu thangai unduI have a younger brother, I have a younger sister,
Thanthai ennum sondham unduI have the bond of a father,
Take it easy paaTake it easy, man!
Ivai endrum ulla sondhangalThese are eternal relationships,
En nenjil ulla inbangalThese are the joys residing in my heart.
En kannil inba kanneeroAre these tears of joy in my eyes?
Male
Ammammaa vandhadhingu singa kuttiOh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Amamama mammaa vandhadhingu singa kuttiOh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Male
Paasathil kattuppaduvenI yield completely to affection,
Adhil ennaiyae vitru tharuvenI would even surrender myself for love.
Vaaimaiyai endrum madhippenI will always respect truthfulness,
Pirar vaazhndhida endrum uzhaippenI will always work so others may thrive.
Male
Enakkul thoongaadhu manasaatchiThe conscience inside me never sleeps,
Adhu thaan naan nambum arasaatchiThat is the reign of rule I believe in.
Enakkul thoongaadhu manasaatchiThe conscience inside me never sleeps,
Adhu thaan naan nambum arasaatchiThat is the reign of rule I believe in.
Male
Paadum podhu thendral naanaeWhen singing, I am the gentle breeze,
Odum podhu gangai naanaeWhen flowing, I am the river Ganges,
Thulli thulli aadum chinnaI am also the little child,
Pillaiyum naanaeWho leaps and dances around!
Nyaayam pola koyil illaiThere is no temple like justice,
Dharmam pola dheivam illaiThere is no god like righteousness,
Thyaagam pola selvam ingu veredhum illaiThere is no other wealth here like sacrifice!
Idhu kaala kalvi koodathilThese are the lessons I learned,
Naan katru konda paadangalIn the school of time,
Enai vaazha cheiyum vaedhangalThey are the scriptures that guide my life!
Male
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kuttiOh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kuttiOh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Idhu thullum pala ullam enai paaraattumMany leaping hearts praise me for this,
Adhu podhum enai naalum adhu thaalaattumThat is enough, it lulls me to sleep every day.
Dumdum dumdumDumdum dumdum
Male
Ammammaa vandhadhingu singa kuttiOh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Aamaamaamaa vandhadhingu singa kuttiYes, yes, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam kattiCrowned with the title 'King of Dance'!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat family song features a joyful celebration where family members affectionately tease and adore the protagonist, calling him a 'lion cub' and crowning him the king of dance. In response, the protagonist expresses his gratitude towards his loving mother, father, brother, and sister, highlighting that family is his greatest treasure. He reflects on his principles: honesty, hard work, righteous living, and maintaining an inner conscience that guides him like a true king.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagandhal)

Singa kutti

'Singa kutti' compares the protagonist to a lion cub symbolizing vigor and nobility.

Metaphor / Simile

Muthu muthu pallirukku thithikkira sollirukku

Compares teeth to precious pearls ('Muthu muthu pallirukku') and words to sweetness ('Thithikkira sollirukku').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Nyaayam pola koyil illai

Repetition of initial consonant sounds: 'Nyaayam', 'Dharmam', 'Thyaagam' in parallel lines.

Idiom (Pazhamozhi / Marabu)

Vettu onnu thundu rendu

'Vettu onnu thundu rendu' is a Tamil idiom representing straight-talking, blunt honesty.

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Trivia

Although listed as unknown in the prompt, 'Per Sollum Pillai' (1987) was directed by S. P. Muthuraman, featuring music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Pulamaipithan. The song 'Singa Kutti' is performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki, featuring Kamal Haasan, K. R. Vijaya, and Radhika.

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