Century Ah Podum
From Aboorva Sakthi 369 · 1991
- Lyricist
- Pavun Raj
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Aboorva Sakthi 3691991
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Century ya podum vayasu thaanae | It is indeed the age to score a century, |
| Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae | It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries! |
| Chorus | |
| Yaa… | Yeah... |
| Male | |
| Century ya podum vayasu thaanae | It is indeed the age to score a century, |
| Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae | It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries! |
| Chorus | |
| Century ya podum vayasu thaanae | It is indeed the age to score a century, |
| Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae | It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries! |
| Male | |
| Aasaiyodu paesi majaa majaannu koodi paesi | Talking with desire, gathering and chatting joyfully, |
| Chorus | |
| Paadi aada konjam podu audiyo | Play a bit of audio to sing and dance, |
| Videovae pudhu jodi aanom | Oh video, we have become a new couple! |
| Male | |
| Century ya podum vayasu thaanae | It is indeed the age to score a century, |
| Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae | It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries! |
| Female | |
| Kannil unnai kandu manam kaadhal aanadho | Did my heart fall in love upon seeing you with my eyes? |
| Vanna maega vaana villin varnam aanadho | Did it become colorful like a rainbow in the colorful clouds? |
| Male | |
| Thulli odum pulli maanin ullam aanadho | Did it become the heart of a leaping spotted deer? |
| Konji paesum vanji kodi anji odudho | Does the lisping vine-like maiden run away in fear? |
| Chorus | |
| Chandhra vaana maegam meedhu | Upon the moon and sky clouds, |
| Vasantha gaanam paadi | Singing a song of spring, |
| Indru vandhu jodi saeru inimaiyae | Come and join as a pair today, oh sweetness! |
| Male | |
| Kanni unnai thottu paartthaa | If I touch you, my maiden, |
| Current shocku thaanae | It is like an electric shock! |
| Enni paatthu odhungi ponaa yaemaatramae | If I hesitate and move away after thinking, it is a disappointment! |
| Female | |
| Life yengum dance adhil nenjai allum tunes | Life is a dance everywhere, with heart-captivating tunes, |
| Male | |
| Unnai thotta chance sugathai thandha science | The chance to touch you is a science that gave pleasure! |
| Vaanam meedhu geetham paada | To sing a melody up above the sky, |
| Raagamaaga sindhu paadum velai | This is the time to sing a tune in harmony! |
| Female | |
| Century ya podum vayasu thaanae | It is indeed the age to score a century, |
| Male | |
| Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae | It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries! |
| Female | |
| Aasaiyodu paesi majaa majaannu koodi paesi | Talking with desire, gathering and chatting joyfully, |
| Chorus | |
| Paadi aada konjam podu audiyo | Play a bit of audio to sing and dance, |
| Videovae pudhu jodi aanom | Oh video, we have become a new couple! |
| Male | |
| Century ya podum vayasu thaanae | It is indeed the age to score a century, |
| Female | |
| Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae | It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries! |
| Male | |
| Uchi meedhu vaan idindhu veezhndha podhilum | Even if the sky crashes down upon our heads, |
| Acham illai acham illai acham illaiyae | There is no fear, no fear, no fear at all! |
| Female | |
| Mangai ennai thottu paarthu | For this maiden to touch me |
| Mutham kodukkavae | And give a kiss, |
| Veeram illai veeram illai veeram illaiyae | There is no courage, no courage, no courage at all! |
| Male | |
| Konji paesum kannae en nenjil aadum pennae | Oh dear who lisps lovingly, oh girl dancing in my heart, |
| Female | |
| Kanni kaadhal mannaa sirithu paesum kannaa | Oh king of maiden's love, oh beloved who speaks with a smile, |
| Dhaagam theera mogathodu | With passion to quench our thirst, |
| Manjam meedhu nenjam saera vendum | Our hearts must unite upon the couch! |
| Male | |
| Century ya podum vayasu thaanae | It is indeed the age to score a century, |
| Female | |
| Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae | It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries! |
| Male | |
| Aasaiyodu paesi majaa majaannu koodi paesi | Talking with desire, gathering and chatting joyfully, |
| Chorus | |
| Paadi aada konjam podu audiyo | Play a bit of audio to sing and dance, |
| Videovae pudhu jodi aanom | Oh video, we have become a new couple! |
| Century ya podum vayasu thaanae | It is indeed the age to score a century, |
| Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae | It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries! |
| Male | |
| Jingu jaangu chachaa jijaangu chaachaa | Jingu jaangu chachaa jijaangu chaachaa, |
| Jingu jaangu chachaa jijikku jaanchaa | Jingu jaangu chachaa jijikku jaanchaa! |
செஞ்சுரியப் போடும் வயசு தானே
It is indeed the age to score a century,
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
யா...
Yeah...
பௌன்டரியத் தாண்டும் மனசு தானே
It is indeed the age to score a century,
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
செஞ்சுரியப் போடும் வயசு தானே
பௌன்டரியத் தாண்டும் மனசு தானே
It is indeed the age to score a century,
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
செஞ்சுரியப் போடும் வயசு தானே
பௌன்டரியத் தாண்டும் மனசு தானே
Talking with desire, gathering and chatting joyfully,
ஆசையோடு பேசி
மஜா மஜான்னு கூடிப் பேசி
Play a bit of audio to sing and dance,
Oh video, we have become a new couple!
பாடி ஆட கொஞ்சம் போடு ஆடியோ
வீடியோவே புது ஜோடி ஆனோம்
It is indeed the age to score a century,
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
செஞ்சுரியப் போடும் வயசு தானே
பௌன்டரியத் தாண்டும் மனசு தானே
Did my heart fall in love upon seeing you with my eyes?
Did it become colorful like a rainbow in the colorful clouds?
கண்ணில் உன்னைக் கண்டு
மனம் காதல் ஆனதோ
வண்ண மேக வானவில்லின்
வண்ணம் ஆனதோ
Did it become the heart of a leaping spotted deer?
Does the lisping vine-like maiden run away in fear?
துள்ளி ஓடும் புள்ளி மானின் உள்ளம் ஆனதோ
கொஞ்சிப் பேசும் வஞ்சிக் கொடி அஞ்சி ஓடுதோ
Upon the moon and sky clouds,
Singing a song of spring,
Come and join as a pair today, oh sweetness!
சந்திர வான மேகம் மீது
வசந்த கானம் பாடி
இன்று வந்து ஜோடி சேரு இனிமையே
If I touch you, my maiden,
It is like an electric shock!
If I hesitate and move away after thinking, it is a disappointment!
கன்னி உன்னை தொட்டுப் பார்த்தா
கரென்ட் ஷாக்கு தானே
எண்ணிப் பாத்து ஒதுங்கிப் போனா
ஏமாற்றமே
Life is a dance everywhere, with heart-captivating tunes,
லைஃப் எங்கும் டான்ஸ்
அதில் நெஞ்சை அள்ளும் டியூன்ஸ்
The chance to touch you is a science that gave pleasure!
To sing a melody up above the sky,
This is the time to sing a tune in harmony!
உன்னைத் தொட்ட சான்ஸ்
சுகத்தைத் தந்த சயின்ஸ்
வானம் மீது கீதம் பாட
ராகமாக சிந்து பாடும் வேளை
It is indeed the age to score a century,
செஞ்சுரியப் போடும் வயசு தானே
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
பௌன்டரியத் தாண்டும் மனசு தானே
Talking with desire, gathering and chatting joyfully,
ஆசையோடு பேசி
மஜா மஜான்னு கூடிப் பேசி
Play a bit of audio to sing and dance,
Oh video, we have become a new couple!
பாடி ஆட கொஞ்சம் போடு ஆடியோ
வீடியோவே புது ஜோடி ஆனோம்
It is indeed the age to score a century,
செஞ்சுரியப் போடும் வயசு தானே
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
பௌன்டரியத் தாண்டும் மனசு தானே
Even if the sky crashes down upon our heads,
There is no fear, no fear, no fear at all!
உச்சி மீது வான் இடிந்து வீழ்ந்த போதிலும்
அச்சம் இல்லை அச்சம் இல்லை
அச்சம் இல்லையே
For this maiden to touch me
And give a kiss,
There is no courage, no courage, no courage at all!
மங்கை என்னை தொட்டுப் பார்த்து
முத்தம் கொடுக்கவே
வீரம் இல்லை வீரம் இல்லை வீரம் இல்லையே
Oh dear who lisps lovingly, oh girl dancing in my heart,
ஆண் குழு :
சாக்ஸா ஃபோனின் பீட்டை சேர்த்து
சாங்ஸை எழுதிப் பாடு
ஹார்ட்டு பீட்டு ஒன்று சேரும் கிளினிக்கிலே
Oh king of maiden's love, oh beloved who speaks with a smile,
With passion to quench our thirst,
Our hearts must unite upon the couch!
பெண் குழு :
குச்சிப்புடி நடனம் ஆட
ஜாவளி பாட்டுப் பாட
கண்ணுக்குள்ளே காணுகின்ற காட்சியோ
It is indeed the age to score a century,
கொஞ்சிப் பேசும் கண்ணே
என் நெஞ்சில் ஆடும் பெண்ணே
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
கன்னிக் காதல் மன்னா
சிரித்துப் பேசும் கண்ணா
தாகம் தீர மோகத்தோடு
மஞ்சம் மீது நெஞ்சம் சேர வேண்டும்
Talking with desire, gathering and chatting joyfully,
செஞ்சுரியப் போடும் வயசு தானே
Play a bit of audio to sing and dance,
Oh video, we have become a new couple!
It is indeed the age to score a century,
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
பௌன்டரியத் தாண்டும் மனசு தானே
Jingu jaangu chachaa jijaangu chaachaa,
Jingu jaangu chachaa jijikku jaanchaa!
ஆசையோடு பேசி
மஜா மஜான்னு கூடிப் பேசி
பாடி ஆட கொஞ்சம் போடு ஆடியோ
வீடியோவே புது ஜோடி ஆனோம்
செஞ்சுரியப் போடும் வயசு தானே
பௌன்டரியத் தாண்டும் மனசு தானே
ஜிங்கு ஜாங்கு சச்சா ஜிஜாங்கு சாச்சா
ஜிங்கு ஜாங்கு சச்சா ஜிஜிக்கு ஜாஞ்ச்சா
Century ya podum vayasu thaanae
It is indeed the age to score a century,
Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
Yaa…
Yeah...
Century ya podum vayasu thaanae
It is indeed the age to score a century,
Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
Century ya podum vayasu thaanae
It is indeed the age to score a century,
Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
Aasaiyodu paesi majaa majaannu koodi paesi
Talking with desire, gathering and chatting joyfully,
Paadi aada konjam podu audiyo
Play a bit of audio to sing and dance,
Videovae pudhu jodi aanom
Oh video, we have become a new couple!
Century ya podum vayasu thaanae
It is indeed the age to score a century,
Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
Kannil unnai kandu manam kaadhal aanadho
Did my heart fall in love upon seeing you with my eyes?
Vanna maega vaana villin varnam aanadho
Did it become colorful like a rainbow in the colorful clouds?
Thulli odum pulli maanin ullam aanadho
Did it become the heart of a leaping spotted deer?
Konji paesum vanji kodi anji odudho
Does the lisping vine-like maiden run away in fear?
Chandhra vaana maegam meedhu
Upon the moon and sky clouds,
Vasantha gaanam paadi
Singing a song of spring,
Indru vandhu jodi saeru inimaiyae
Come and join as a pair today, oh sweetness!
Kanni unnai thottu paartthaa
If I touch you, my maiden,
Current shocku thaanae
It is like an electric shock!
Enni paatthu odhungi ponaa yaemaatramae
If I hesitate and move away after thinking, it is a disappointment!
Life yengum dance adhil nenjai allum tunes
Life is a dance everywhere, with heart-captivating tunes,
Unnai thotta chance sugathai thandha science
The chance to touch you is a science that gave pleasure!
Vaanam meedhu geetham paada
To sing a melody up above the sky,
Raagamaaga sindhu paadum velai
This is the time to sing a tune in harmony!
Century ya podum vayasu thaanae
It is indeed the age to score a century,
Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
Aasaiyodu paesi majaa majaannu koodi paesi
Talking with desire, gathering and chatting joyfully,
Paadi aada konjam podu audiyo
Play a bit of audio to sing and dance,
Videovae pudhu jodi aanom
Oh video, we have become a new couple!
Century ya podum vayasu thaanae
It is indeed the age to score a century,
Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
Uchi meedhu vaan idindhu veezhndha podhilum
Even if the sky crashes down upon our heads,
Acham illai acham illai acham illaiyae
There is no fear, no fear, no fear at all!
Mangai ennai thottu paarthu
For this maiden to touch me
Mutham kodukkavae
And give a kiss,
Veeram illai veeram illai veeram illaiyae
There is no courage, no courage, no courage at all!
Konji paesum kannae en nenjil aadum pennae
Oh dear who lisps lovingly, oh girl dancing in my heart,
Kanni kaadhal mannaa sirithu paesum kannaa
Oh king of maiden's love, oh beloved who speaks with a smile,
Dhaagam theera mogathodu
With passion to quench our thirst,
Manjam meedhu nenjam saera vendum
Our hearts must unite upon the couch!
Century ya podum vayasu thaanae
It is indeed the age to score a century,
Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
Aasaiyodu paesi majaa majaannu koodi paesi
Talking with desire, gathering and chatting joyfully,
Paadi aada konjam podu audiyo
Play a bit of audio to sing and dance,
Videovae pudhu jodi aanom
Oh video, we have become a new couple!
Century ya podum vayasu thaanae
It is indeed the age to score a century,
Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae
It is indeed the mind that crosses boundaries!
Jingu jaangu chachaa jijaangu chaachaa
Jingu jaangu chachaa jijaangu chaachaa,
Jingu jaangu chachaa jijikku jaanchaa
Jingu jaangu chachaa jijikku jaanchaa!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic dance track celebrates youth, romance, and the exuberance of life. The lead characters sing about how youth is the prime age to push limits ('score a century' and 'cross boundaries') through music, dance, and love. Filled with modern electronic and pop references of the early 90s like 'audio', 'video', and 'electric shock', the song portrays the playful courtship between two lovers expressing their desire to sing, dance, and unite without any fear.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Emoni (Rhyme)
“Century ya podum vayasu thaanae / Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae”
Rhyming words like 'podum' and 'thaandum' or 'kandu' and 'vanna' establish rhythm across corresponding lines.
Metaphor
“Century ya podum vayasu thaanae / Boundary ya thaandum manasu thaanae”
Cricket terms ('Century', 'Boundary') are used as metaphors for reaching peaks of youth and breaking emotional limitations.
Simile / Hyperbole
“Kanni unnai thottu paartthaa / Current shocku thaanae”
The sensation of touch is dramatically compared to an electric shock ('Current shocku').
Repetition (Anaphora)
“Acham illai acham illai acham illaiyae”
Phrases like 'Acham illai' and 'Veeram illai' are repeated thrice for dramatic emphasis and rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
Aboorva Sakthi 369 is a low-budget Tamil sci-fi/fantasy action film from 1991 inspired by popular time-travel and techno-pop trends of the era, incorporating then-modern English buzzwords like 'audio', 'video', 'current shock', 'science', and 'tunes' into traditional Tamil folk/pop lyricism.
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