Dance Baby Dance
From Gumastha · 1953
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- M. L. Vasanthakumari
- Music director
- C. N. Pandurangan
- Details
- Gumastha1953
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Dance baby dance | Dance, baby, dance! |
| Intha vaazhvum orae chance | This life is a single chance. |
| Ilamai azhagil iruvar manamum | In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two |
| Inaiyum naalae romance | Unite on the day of romance. |
| Female | |
| Dance baby dance | Dance, baby, dance! |
| Intha vaazhvum orae chance | This life is a single chance. |
| Ilamai azhagil iruvar manamum | In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two |
| Inaiyum naalae romance | Unite on the day of romance. |
| Female | |
| Kaattraai parakkum kaalam | Time flies like the wind, |
| Karaiyum ilamai paruvam | The age of youth melts away. |
| Thaangaathu unakkaaga | It will not wait for you, |
| Tharunaththai izhakkaathae | Do not lose this moment. |
| Female | |
| Dance baby dance | Dance, baby, dance! |
| Intha vaazhvum orae chance | This life is a single chance. |
| Ilamai azhagil iruvar manamum | In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two |
| Inaiyum naalae romance | Unite on the day of romance. |
| Female | |
| Kaalai velaiyil malarum roja | The rose that blooms in the morning, |
| Marunaal kaalai ularum raja | Withers away the next morning, my dear. |
| Naalaiyai nambi azhaiyaathae | Do not wander trusting in tomorrow, |
| Mun naalai ninaiththu varunthaathae | Do not grieve thinking of the past. |
| Female | |
| Dance baby dance | Dance, baby, dance! |
| Intha vaazhvum orae chance | This life is a single chance. |
| Ilamai azhagil iruvar manamum | In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two |
| Inaiyum naalae romance | Unite on the day of romance. |
| Female | |
| Inbamthannai Tharuvathu kaalam | Time is what bestows happiness, |
| Thunba thodara seivathu kaalam | Time is what causes a chain of sorrows. |
| Kaalam karunai maarum munnae | Before time's grace changes, |
| Kanavaai vaazhkkai thaeyum munnae | Before life fades away like a dream, |
| Female | |
| Dance baby dance | Dance, baby, dance! |
| Intha vaazhvum orae chance | This life is a single chance. |
| Ilamai azhagil iruvar manamum | In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two |
| Inaiyum naalae romance | Unite on the day of romance. |
டான்ஸ் பேபி டான்ஸ்
இந்த வாழ்வும் ஒரே சான்ஸ்
இளமை அழகில் இருவர் மனமும்
இணையும் நாளே ரொமான்ஸ்
Dance, baby, dance!
This life is a single chance.
In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two
Unite on the day of romance.
டான்ஸ் பேபி டான்ஸ்
இந்த வாழ்வும் ஒரே சான்ஸ்
இளமை அழகில் இருவர் மனமும்
இணையும் நாளே ரொமான்ஸ்
Dance, baby, dance!
This life is a single chance.
In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two
Unite on the day of romance.
காற்றாய் பறக்கும் காலம்
கரையும் இளமைப் பருவம்
தாங்காது உனக்காக
தருணத்தை இழக்காதே....
Time flies like the wind,
The age of youth melts away.
It will not wait for you,
Do not lose this moment.
டான்ஸ் பேபி டான்ஸ்
இந்த வாழ்வும் ஒரே சான்ஸ்
இளமை அழகில் இருவர் மனமும்
இணையும் நாளே ரொமான்ஸ்
Dance, baby, dance!
This life is a single chance.
In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two
Unite on the day of romance.
காலை வேளையில் மலரும் ரோஜா
மறுநாள் காலை உலரும் ராஜா
நாளையை நம்பி அழியாதே
முன் நாளை நினைத்து வருந்தாதே....
The rose that blooms in the morning,
Withers away the next morning, my dear.
Do not wander trusting in tomorrow,
Do not grieve thinking of the past.
டான்ஸ் பேபி டான்ஸ்
இந்த வாழ்வும் ஒரே சான்ஸ்
இளமை அழகில் இருவர் மனமும்
இணையும் நாளே ரொமான்ஸ்
Dance, baby, dance!
This life is a single chance.
In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two
Unite on the day of romance.
இன்பம் தன்னை தருவது காலம்
துன்பம் தொடரச் செய்வது காலம்
காலம் கருணை மாறும் முன்னே
கனவாய் வாழ்க்கை தேயும் முன்னே.....
Time is what bestows happiness,
Time is what causes a chain of sorrows.
Before time's grace changes,
Before life fades away like a dream,
டான்ஸ் பேபி டான்ஸ்
இந்த வாழ்வும் ஒரே சான்ஸ்
இளமை அழகில் இருவர் மனமும்
இணையும் நாளே ரொமான்ஸ்
Dance, baby, dance!
This life is a single chance.
In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two
Unite on the day of romance.
Dance baby dance
Dance, baby, dance!
Intha vaazhvum orae chance
This life is a single chance.
Ilamai azhagil iruvar manamum
In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two
Inaiyum naalae romance
Unite on the day of romance.
Dance baby dance
Dance, baby, dance!
Intha vaazhvum orae chance
This life is a single chance.
Ilamai azhagil iruvar manamum
In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two
Inaiyum naalae romance
Unite on the day of romance.
Kaattraai parakkum kaalam
Time flies like the wind,
Karaiyum ilamai paruvam
The age of youth melts away.
Thaangaathu unakkaaga
It will not wait for you,
Tharunaththai izhakkaathae
Do not lose this moment.
Dance baby dance
Dance, baby, dance!
Intha vaazhvum orae chance
This life is a single chance.
Ilamai azhagil iruvar manamum
In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two
Inaiyum naalae romance
Unite on the day of romance.
Kaalai velaiyil malarum roja
The rose that blooms in the morning,
Marunaal kaalai ularum raja
Withers away the next morning, my dear.
Naalaiyai nambi azhaiyaathae
Do not wander trusting in tomorrow,
Mun naalai ninaiththu varunthaathae
Do not grieve thinking of the past.
Dance baby dance
Dance, baby, dance!
Intha vaazhvum orae chance
This life is a single chance.
Ilamai azhagil iruvar manamum
In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two
Inaiyum naalae romance
Unite on the day of romance.
Inbamthannai Tharuvathu kaalam
Time is what bestows happiness,
Thunba thodara seivathu kaalam
Time is what causes a chain of sorrows.
Kaalam karunai maarum munnae
Before time's grace changes,
Kanavaai vaazhkkai thaeyum munnae
Before life fades away like a dream,
Dance baby dance
Dance, baby, dance!
Intha vaazhvum orae chance
This life is a single chance.
Ilamai azhagil iruvar manamum
In the beauty of youth, the hearts of two
Inaiyum naalae romance
Unite on the day of romance.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song is an energetic, philosophical call to seize the day (carpe diem) and celebrate youth and romance. It emphasizes that life is a unique, one-time opportunity that should not be wasted on past regrets or uncertain future promises. Using nature imagery like blooming roses and flying wind, the lyrics convey how fleeting time and youth truly are. Musically and lyrically, it presents a message of mindfulness and joy, urging the listener to embrace love and happiness in the present moment before time alters its favor and life fades away like a dream.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kaattraai parakkum kaalam / Karaiyum ilamai paruvam”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in consecutive lines creates rhythm.
Antithesis / Contrast
“Inbamthannai Tharuvathu kaalam / Thunba thodara seivathu kaalam”
Contrasts the dual nature of time as the giver of both joy (Inbam) and sorrow (Thunbam).
Simile / Metaphor
“Kanavaai vaazhkkai thaeyum munnae”
Compares the ephemeral nature of life to a fading dream.
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Trivia
Released in 1953, this song from 'Gumastha' was notable for incorporating Western dance rhythms and English loanwords like 'Dance', 'Baby', 'Chance', and 'Romance' into Tamil film music, sung masterfully by Carnatic music legend M. L. Vasanthakumari.
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