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 vandhadhingu | Oh my, here comes... |
| Singa kutti | ...a lion cub! |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
| Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti | Oh my, here comes a lion cub, |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
| Idhu thullum pala ullam enai paaraattum | Many leaping hearts praise me for this, |
| Adhu podhum enai naalum adhu thaalaattum | That is enough, it lulls me to sleep every day. |
| Dumdum dumdum | Dumdum dumdum |
| Male | |
| Ammammammaa vandhadhingu | Oh my, here comes... |
| Singa kutti | ...a lion cub! |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
| Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti | Oh my, here comes a lion cub, |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
| Male | |
| Aarathi kondu varavaa | Shall I bring the Aarathi plate? |
| Unnai dhrishti suthi pottu vaikkavaa | Shall I ward off the evil eye and apply a dot on you? |
| Dhaavani katti irundhaa | If she wore a half-saree, |
| Enga annai innum chinna ponnu thaan | Our mother would still look like a young girl! |
| Hahaha hahaha | Hahaha hahaha |
| Male | |
| Thalai thaan munnaadi naraiyaachu | Her hair turned grey at the front, |
| Adhuvum ammaadi azhagaachu | Even that, oh dear, turned out so beautiful! |
| Thalai thaan munnaadi naraiyaachu(Adada) | Her hair turned grey at the front (Aha!), |
| Adhuvum ammaadi azhagaachu | Even that, oh dear, turned out so beautiful! |
| Male | |
| Mella mella vandhu nillu | Come slowly and stand here, |
| Engappan kannu kolli kannu | Our father's eyes have an evil glare! |
| Kannu pattaa enna panna vandhadhu tholla | If his evil eye falls on you, what trouble might come! |
| Muthu muthu pallirukku thithikkira sollirukku | You have pearl-like teeth and sweet-sounding words, |
| Mothathula onna pola yaarum illae | On the whole, there is no one like you! |
| Oru kallum mannum ennaagum | What will happen to mere stone and soil? |
| Un kaigal pattaa ponnaagum | If your hands touch them, they turn into gold! |
| Nee vaazhga innum pallaandu | May you live long for many more years! |
| Male | |
| Ammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti | Oh my, here comes a lion cub, |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
| Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti | Oh my, here comes a lion cub, |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
| Male | |
| Naan enna vandha pillaiyaa | Am I an outsider child who just came along? |
| Endrum nandri ulla sondha pillai thaan | I am forever your thankful own son! |
| Oorukku nalla pillai naan | To the town, I am a good boy, |
| Endrum ungalukku chella pillai thaan | To you all, I am forever the darling child! |
| Male | |
| Kabadam en nenjil kidaiyaadhu | Deceit does not exist in my heart, |
| Edhaiyum en ullam maraikkaadhu | My heart hides nothing at all. |
| Kabadam en nenjil kidaiyaadhu | Deceit does not exist in my heart, |
| Edhaiyum en ullam maraikkaadhu | My heart hides nothing at all. |
| Male | |
| Vettu onnu thundu rendu | 'Cut into one, break into two' (Straightforward), |
| Endru sollum nenjam undu | Is the kind of heart I possess. |
| Kattra vithai kaiyil undu enna koracha | I have learned art in my hands, what deficiency do I have? |
| Annai ennum dheivam undu | I have a mother who is a goddess, |
| Thambi undu thangai undu | I have a younger brother, I have a younger sister, |
| Thanthai ennum sondham undu | I have the bond of a father, |
| Take it easy paa | Take it easy, man! |
| Ivai endrum ulla sondhangal | These are eternal relationships, |
| En nenjil ulla inbangal | These are the joys residing in my heart. |
| En kannil inba kanneero | Are these tears of joy in my eyes? |
| Male | |
| Ammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti | Oh my, here comes a lion cub, |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
| Amamama mammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti | Oh my, here comes a lion cub, |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
| Male | |
| Paasathil kattuppaduven | I yield completely to affection, |
| Adhil ennaiyae vitru tharuven | I would even surrender myself for love. |
| Vaaimaiyai endrum madhippen | I will always respect truthfulness, |
| Pirar vaazhndhida endrum uzhaippen | I will always work so others may thrive. |
| Male | |
| Enakkul thoongaadhu manasaatchi | The conscience inside me never sleeps, |
| Adhu thaan naan nambum arasaatchi | That is the reign of rule I believe in. |
| Enakkul thoongaadhu manasaatchi | The conscience inside me never sleeps, |
| Adhu thaan naan nambum arasaatchi | That is the reign of rule I believe in. |
| Male | |
| Paadum podhu thendral naanae | When singing, I am the gentle breeze, |
| Odum podhu gangai naanae | When flowing, I am the river Ganges, |
| Thulli thulli aadum chinna | I am also the little child, |
| Pillaiyum naanae | Who leaps and dances around! |
| Nyaayam pola koyil illai | There is no temple like justice, |
| Dharmam pola dheivam illai | There is no god like righteousness, |
| Thyaagam pola selvam ingu veredhum illai | There is no other wealth here like sacrifice! |
| Idhu kaala kalvi koodathil | These are the lessons I learned, |
| Naan katru konda paadangal | In the school of time, |
| Enai vaazha cheiyum vaedhangal | They are the scriptures that guide my life! |
| Male | |
| Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti | Oh my, here comes a lion cub, |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
| Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti | Oh my, here comes a lion cub, |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
| Idhu thullum pala ullam enai paaraattum | Many leaping hearts praise me for this, |
| Adhu podhum enai naalum adhu thaalaattum | That is enough, it lulls me to sleep every day. |
| Dumdum dumdum | Dumdum dumdum |
| Male | |
| Ammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti | Oh my, here comes a lion cub, |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
| Aamaamaamaa vandhadhingu singa kutti | Yes, yes, here comes a lion cub, |
| Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti | Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'! |
ஹாஹா.....
ஹு ஹூஉ..................
Haaaahaa …..
Huuu huuuuuu……
அம்மம்மம்மா வந்ததிங்கு
சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
அம்மம்மம்மா வந்ததிங்கு சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
இது துள்ளும் பல உள்ளம் எனை பாராட்டும்
அது போதும் எனை நாளும் அது தாலாட்டும்
டும்டும் டும்டும்
Oh my, here comes...
...a lion cub!
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Many leaping hearts praise me for this,
That is enough, it lulls me to sleep every day.
Dumdum dumdum
அம்மம்மம்மா வந்ததிங்கு
சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
அம்மம்மம்மா வந்ததிங்கு சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
Oh my, here comes...
...a lion cub!
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
ஆரத்தி கொண்டு வரவா
உன்னை திருஷ்டி சுத்தி பொட்டு வைக்கவா
தாவணி கட்டி இருந்தா
எங்க அன்னை இன்னும் சின்னப் பொண்ணுதான்
ஹஹஹ ஹஹஹ
Shall I bring the Aarathi plate?
Shall I ward off the evil eye and apply a dot on you?
If she wore a half-saree,
Our mother would still look like a young girl!
Hahaha hahaha
தலைதான் முன்னால நரையாச்சு
அதுவும் அம்மாடி அழகாச்சு
தலைதான் முன்னால நரையாச்சு அடடா
அதுவும் அம்மாடி அழகாச்சு
Her hair turned grey at the front,
Even that, oh dear, turned out so beautiful!
Her hair turned grey at the front (Aha!),
Even that, oh dear, turned out so beautiful!
மெல்ல மெல்ல வந்து நில்லு
எங்கப்பன் கண்ணு கொள்ளிக் கண்ணு
கண்ணு பட்டா என்ன பண்ண வந்தது தொல்ல
முத்து முத்துப் பல்லிருக்கு
தித்திக்கிற சொல்லிருக்கு
மொத்தத்துல ஒன்னப் போல யாரும் இல்லே
ஒரு கல்லும் மண்ணும் என்னாகும்
உன் கைகள் பட்டா பொன்னாகும்
நீ வாழ்க இன்னும் பல்லாண்டு
Come slowly and stand here,
Our father's eyes have an evil glare!
If his evil eye falls on you, what trouble might come!
You have pearl-like teeth and sweet-sounding words,
On the whole, there is no one like you!
What will happen to mere stone and soil?
If your hands touch them, they turn into gold!
May you live long for many more years!
அம்மம்மம்மா வந்ததிங்கு
சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
அம்மம்மம்மா வந்ததிங்கு சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
நான் என்ன வந்த பிள்ளையா
என்றும் நன்றி உள்ள சொந்தப் பிள்ளைதான்
ஊருக்கு நல்லப் பிள்ளை நான்
என்றும் உங்களுக்குச் செல்லப் பிள்ளைதான்
Am I an outsider child who just came along?
I am forever your thankful own son!
To the town, I am a good boy,
To you all, I am forever the darling child!
கபடம் என் நெஞ்சில் கிடையாது
எதையும் என் உள்ளம் மறைக்காது ஊஹும்
கபடம் என் நெஞ்சில் கிடையாது
எதையும் என் உள்ளம் மறைக்காது
Deceit does not exist in my heart,
My heart hides nothing at all.
Deceit does not exist in my heart,
My heart hides nothing at all.
வெட்டு ஒண்ணு துண்டு ரெண்டு
என்று சொல்லும் நெஞ்சம் உண்டு
கற்ற வித்தை கையில் உண்டு என்ன கொறச்ச
அன்னை என்னும் தெய்வம் உண்டு
தம்பி உண்டு தங்கை உண்டு
தந்தை என்னும் சொந்தம் உண்டு
டேக் இட் ஈஸி பா
இவை என்றும் உள்ள சொந்தங்கள்
என் நெஞ்சில் உள்ள இன்பங்கள்
என் கண்ணில் இன்பக் கண்ணீரோ
'Cut into one, break into two' (Straightforward),
Is the kind of heart I possess.
I have learned art in my hands, what deficiency do I have?
I have a mother who is a goddess,
I have a younger brother, I have a younger sister,
I have the bond of a father,
Take it easy, man!
These are eternal relationships,
These are the joys residing in my heart.
Are these tears of joy in my eyes?
அம்மம்மம்மா வந்ததிங்கு
சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
அம்மம்மம்மா வந்ததிங்கு சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
பாசத்தில் கட்டுப்படுவேன்
அதில் என்னையே விற்றுத் தருவேன்
வாய்மையை என்றும் மதிப்பேன்
பிறர் வாழ்ந்திட என்றும் உழைப்பேன்
I yield completely to affection,
I would even surrender myself for love.
I will always respect truthfulness,
I will always work so others may thrive.
எனக்குள் தூங்காது மனசாட்சி
அது தான் நான் நம்பும் அரசாட்சி
எனக்குள் தூங்காது மனசாட்சி
அது தான் நான் நம்பும் அரசாட்சி
The conscience inside me never sleeps,
That is the reign of rule I believe in.
The conscience inside me never sleeps,
That is the reign of rule I believe in.
பாடும் போது தென்றல் நானே
ஓடும் போது கங்கை நானே
துள்ளித் துள்ளி ஆடும் சின்னப்
பிள்ளையும் நானே
நியாயம் போல கோயில் இல்லை
தர்மம் போல தெய்வம் இல்லை
தியாகம் போல செல்வம் இங்கு வேறெதும் இல்லை
இது காலக் கல்விக் கூடத்தில்
நான் கற்றுக் கொண்ட பாடங்கள்
எனை வாழச் செய்யும் வேதங்கள்
When singing, I am the gentle breeze,
When flowing, I am the river Ganges,
I am also the little child,
Who leaps and dances around!
There is no temple like justice,
There is no god like righteousness,
There is no other wealth here like sacrifice!
These are the lessons I learned,
In the school of time,
They are the scriptures that guide my life!
அம்மம்மம்மா வந்ததிங்கு சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
அம்மம்மம்மா வந்ததிங்கு சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
இது துள்ளும் பல உள்ளம் எனை பாராட்டும்
அது போதும் எனை நாளும் அது தாலாட்டும்
டும்டும் டும்டும்
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Many leaping hearts praise me for this,
That is enough, it lulls me to sleep every day.
Dumdum dumdum
அம்மம்மா வந்ததிங்கு சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
ஆமாமாமா வந்ததிங்கு சிங்கக் குட்டி
ஆட்டத்துக்கு மன்னன் என்ற பட்டம் கட்டி
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Yes, yes, here comes a lion cub,
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Haaaahaa …..
Haaaahaa …..
Huuu huuuuuu……
Huuu huuuuuu……
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu
Oh my, here comes...
Singa kutti
...a lion cub!
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Idhu thullum pala ullam enai paaraattum
Many leaping hearts praise me for this,
Adhu podhum enai naalum adhu thaalaattum
That is enough, it lulls me to sleep every day.
Dumdum dumdum
Dumdum dumdum
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu
Oh my, here comes...
Singa kutti
...a lion cub!
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Aarathi kondu varavaa
Shall I bring the Aarathi plate?
Unnai dhrishti suthi pottu vaikkavaa
Shall I ward off the evil eye and apply a dot on you?
Dhaavani katti irundhaa
If she wore a half-saree,
Enga annai innum chinna ponnu thaan
Our mother would still look like a young girl!
Hahaha hahaha
Hahaha hahaha
Thalai thaan munnaadi naraiyaachu
Her hair turned grey at the front,
Adhuvum ammaadi azhagaachu
Even that, oh dear, turned out so beautiful!
Thalai thaan munnaadi naraiyaachu(Adada)
Her hair turned grey at the front (Aha!),
Adhuvum ammaadi azhagaachu
Even that, oh dear, turned out so beautiful!
Mella mella vandhu nillu
Come slowly and stand here,
Engappan kannu kolli kannu
Our father's eyes have an evil glare!
Kannu pattaa enna panna vandhadhu tholla
If his evil eye falls on you, what trouble might come!
Muthu muthu pallirukku thithikkira sollirukku
You have pearl-like teeth and sweet-sounding words,
Mothathula onna pola yaarum illae
On the whole, there is no one like you!
Oru kallum mannum ennaagum
What will happen to mere stone and soil?
Un kaigal pattaa ponnaagum
If your hands touch them, they turn into gold!
Nee vaazhga innum pallaandu
May you live long for many more years!
Ammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Naan enna vandha pillaiyaa
Am I an outsider child who just came along?
Endrum nandri ulla sondha pillai thaan
I am forever your thankful own son!
Oorukku nalla pillai naan
To the town, I am a good boy,
Endrum ungalukku chella pillai thaan
To you all, I am forever the darling child!
Kabadam en nenjil kidaiyaadhu
Deceit does not exist in my heart,
Edhaiyum en ullam maraikkaadhu
My heart hides nothing at all.
Kabadam en nenjil kidaiyaadhu
Deceit does not exist in my heart,
Edhaiyum en ullam maraikkaadhu
My heart hides nothing at all.
Vettu onnu thundu rendu
'Cut into one, break into two' (Straightforward),
Endru sollum nenjam undu
Is the kind of heart I possess.
Kattra vithai kaiyil undu enna koracha
I have learned art in my hands, what deficiency do I have?
Annai ennum dheivam undu
I have a mother who is a goddess,
Thambi undu thangai undu
I have a younger brother, I have a younger sister,
Thanthai ennum sondham undu
I have the bond of a father,
Take it easy paa
Take it easy, man!
Ivai endrum ulla sondhangal
These are eternal relationships,
En nenjil ulla inbangal
These are the joys residing in my heart.
En kannil inba kanneero
Are these tears of joy in my eyes?
Ammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Amamama mammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Paasathil kattuppaduven
I yield completely to affection,
Adhil ennaiyae vitru tharuven
I would even surrender myself for love.
Vaaimaiyai endrum madhippen
I will always respect truthfulness,
Pirar vaazhndhida endrum uzhaippen
I will always work so others may thrive.
Enakkul thoongaadhu manasaatchi
The conscience inside me never sleeps,
Adhu thaan naan nambum arasaatchi
That is the reign of rule I believe in.
Enakkul thoongaadhu manasaatchi
The conscience inside me never sleeps,
Adhu thaan naan nambum arasaatchi
That is the reign of rule I believe in.
Paadum podhu thendral naanae
When singing, I am the gentle breeze,
Odum podhu gangai naanae
When flowing, I am the river Ganges,
Thulli thulli aadum chinna
I am also the little child,
Pillaiyum naanae
Who leaps and dances around!
Nyaayam pola koyil illai
There is no temple like justice,
Dharmam pola dheivam illai
There is no god like righteousness,
Thyaagam pola selvam ingu veredhum illai
There is no other wealth here like sacrifice!
Idhu kaala kalvi koodathil
These are the lessons I learned,
Naan katru konda paadangal
In the school of time,
Enai vaazha cheiyum vaedhangal
They are the scriptures that guide my life!
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Ammammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Idhu thullum pala ullam enai paaraattum
Many leaping hearts praise me for this,
Adhu podhum enai naalum adhu thaalaattum
That is enough, it lulls me to sleep every day.
Dumdum dumdum
Dumdum dumdum
Ammammaa vandhadhingu singa kutti
Oh my, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned with the title 'King of Dance'!
Aamaamaamaa vandhadhingu singa kutti
Yes, yes, here comes a lion cub,
Aattathukku mannan endra pattam katti
Crowned 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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