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Lyrics & meaning

Dance Papa

From Vidinja Kalyanam · 1986

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Vidinja Kalyanam1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Tu rururoo ttooru..[Scatting vocal sound]
Tu rururoo ttoo… roo…[Scatting vocal sound]
Male
Dance paappaa dance paappaaDance, girl, dance, girl
Kobam kollaadhaeDon't be angry
Idhu dance illae udaance vittaenThis isn't just a dance, I am taking a leap
Veliyae sollaadhaeDon't tell anyone outside
Dance paappaa dance paappaaDance, girl, dance, girl
Kobam kollaadhaeDon't be angry
Idhu dance illae udaance vittaenThis isn't just a dance, I am taking a leap
Veliyae sollaadhaeDon't tell anyone outside
Naan poda poren thappu thaalam thaanI am going to play an off-beat rhythm
Naan paada poren satham pottu thaanI am going to sing out loud
Naan poda poren thappu thaalam thaanI am going to play an off-beat rhythm
Naan paada poren satham pottu thaanI am going to sing out loud
Ada rambam bambam bambam bambamOh, rambam bambam bambam bambam
Male
Dance paappaa dance paappaaDance, girl, dance, girl
Kobam kollaadhaeDon't be angry
Idhu dance illae udaance vittaenThis isn't just a dance, I am taking a leap
Veliyae sollaadhae hehhaeDon't tell anyone outside, heh-hae
Dance paappaa dance paappaaDance, girl, dance, girl
Kobam kollaadhaeDon't be angry
Idhu dance illae udaance vittaenThis isn't just a dance, I am taking a leap
Veliyae sollaadhaeDon't tell anyone outside
Male
Thottaakkaa ottikkirumaa hei haeiIf I touch, will it stick? Hey-hey
Thulli odaadhae etti pogaadhaeDon't jump and run, don't step far away
Pattaava pottukkiravaa hei haeiShall I write an official deed for it? Hey-hey
Kathi paadaadhae katti podaadhaeDon't shout and sing, don't bind me down
Idaiyum konjam udaiyum konjamA little waist, a little attire
Alaiyum nenjam yappappaaThe heart wanders, oh my!
Uruttum kannum merattum ponnumRolling eyes and an intimidating girl
Veratti paakkum yappappaaChases and glares, oh my!
London kku poyi vandha maamanadiI am the uncle who returned from London
Naan naalu mani naeram mattum raamanadiI remain righteous like Lord Rama for only four hours
Naan naadi vandha saedhi onnu kettukkadiListen to the one piece of news I came seeking for
Male
Dance paappaa dance paappaaDance, girl, dance, girl
Kobam kollaadhaeDon't be angry
Idhu dance illae udaance vittaenThis isn't just a dance, I am taking a leap
Veliyae sollaadhae hae…Don't tell anyone outside, hae...
Chorus
Thurut thururoo thuru rooroo rooroo rooroo[Scatting musical notes]
Thurut thururoo thuru rooroo rooroo roo[Scatting musical notes]
Rutthut thurururu rutthoo… rutthut thurururu roo…[Scatting musical notes]
Rutthut thurururu rutthoo rutthut thurururu roo[Scatting musical notes]
Rooroo rooroo rooroo rooroo[Scatting musical notes]
Chorus
Thurutthu thurutthu thurutthu thuruthuru[Scatting musical notes]
Thurutthu thurutthu thurutthu thutthoo[Scatting musical notes]
Male
Suvaraeri kudhichu vandhen ammam moiI jumped over the wall and came, oh my!
Onna naan paakka onnu thaan kekkaJust to see you and ask one thing
Soodaaga kodhichu vandhen aiyaiyoI came boiling with heat, oh dear!
Solla koodaama solli aaraamaUnspeakable yet spoken with calm
Thalaiya thottu chilaiya thottuTouching your head, touching the statue-like form
Thazhuvi kaiyil saekkattaaShall I embrace and take you in my arms?
Jadiga pattu jiginaa pottuWearing silk with gold lace and glittering spangles
Vachu konjam paakkattaaShall I dress you up and admire you for a bit?
Sangadhiya solli putten kelu pullaI have told you the matter, listen girl
Nee sammadhichu kittathula vaadi pullaAgree to it and come closer, girl
Naan koodu vittu koodu vandha maaman pullaI am the uncle who has entered your domain
Male
Dance paappaa dance paappaaDance, girl, dance, girl
Kobam kollaadhaeDon't be angry
Idhu dance illae udaance vittaenThis isn't just a dance, I am taking a leap
Veliyae sollaadhaeDon't tell anyone outside
Dance paappaa dance paappaaDance, girl, dance, girl
Kobam kollaadhaeDon't be angry
Idhu dance illae udaance vittaenThis isn't just a dance, I am taking a leap
Veliyae sollaadhaeDon't tell anyone outside

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Dance Paappaa from the 1986 Tamil film Vidinja Kalyanam is a lighthearted, eccentric dance track written by Pulamaipithan. In this playful song, the protagonist addresses his beloved, urging her to shed her anger and dance with him. He humorously boasts about his worldliness, claiming to have returned from London while cheekily admitting that his virtuous behavior as 'Rama' only lasts four hours. The lyrics combine playful cajoling, witty Tamil slang, and rhythmic scatting to create an energetic atmosphere. The protagonist scaled walls and braved obstacles just to see her, asking her to accept his affection while keeping their humorous rendezvous a secret from the outside world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Pun / Slang Wordplay (Slaedai)

Idhu dance illae udaance vittaen

The phrase 'udaance vittaen' plays on the English word 'dance' combined with Tamil slang for taking a wild leap or making a bold move.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Thottaakkaa ottikkirumaa hei haei / Pattaava pottukkiravaa hei haei

The second letter 't' (ட்) rhymes in 'Thottaakkaa' and 'Pattaava'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Thalaiya thottu chilaiya thottu / Jadiga pattu jiginaa pottu

The end words 'chilaiya thottu' and 'jiginaa pottu' rhyme in rhythm.

Monai (First Letter Alliteration)

Suvaraeri kudhichu vandhen ammam moi / Soodaaga kodhichu vandhen aiyaiyo

Repetition of the initial 'S' sound across words ('Suvaraeri', 'Soodaaga', 'Solla').

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Trivia

Vidinja Kalyanam (1986) was directed by Srikanth Deva's father, director / producer Manivannan's associate, and features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The film stars Sathyaraj and Jayashree in lead roles, with this track being one of the comedy dance numbers rendered with distinct vocal stylings.

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