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Lyrics & meaning

En Nadanam

From Thamizh Padam 2.0 · 2018

Lyricist
Thiyaru
Singers
Sharreth, Vijay Prakash
Music director
N. Kannan
Details
Thamizh Padam 2.02018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Tha theem tha…Rhythmic classical dance syllable: Tha theem tha…
Thakka tha theem tha…Rhythmic classical dance syllable: Thakka tha theem tha…
Tharikida tha theem tha…Rhythmic classical dance syllable: Tharikida tha theem tha…
Thaththa tharikida theennRhythmic classical dance syllable: Thaththa tharikida theenn
Tha theem tha…Rhythmic classical dance syllable: Tha theem tha…
Male
En nadanam nalinam padhamMy dance possesses elegance in every step.
Ini ivvulagam urigidum dhinamToday, this entire world shall melt watching it.
Male
En bharatham kalaiyin sugamMy Bharatanatyam dance is the pure delight of art.
Ini moovulagam mayangidum vithamNow all three worlds shall be mesmerized by its style.
Male
Velvathu yaar yaar yaar yaarWho will emerge victorious? Who, who, who?
Male :Viraivinil paar paar paar paarMale: Just watch in a moment! Watch, watch, watch!
Male
Nathagan naan naan naan naanI am the master of dance, I am, I am, I am!
Male :Vithagan naan naan naan naanMale: I am the skilled master, I am, I am, I am!
Male
Sivapatham naan naan naan naanI am at the holy feet of Lord Shiva, I am, I am!
Male :Aanavam yen yen yen yenMale: Why this arrogant ego? Why, why, why?
Male
Madivathu yaar yaar yaar yaarWho will be destroyed? Who, who, who?
Male :Mudivinil paar paar paar paarMale: Watch at the end! Watch, watch, watch!
Male
En nadanam nalinam padhamMy dance possesses elegance in every step.
Ini ivvulagam urigidum dhinamToday, this entire world shall melt watching it.
Male
Karuvilae bharathamaeI am one who learned Bharatanatyam right in the womb.
Payindravan aatamaeThis dance is the performance of a born master.
Menagai urvasi parambarai aalumaeRuling the legacy of celestial dancers Menaka and Urvasi.
Male
Vizhiyilae viralilaeIn the eyes and in the fingers,
Abinayam paaradaLook at the expressive art of Abhinaya!
Asaivilae azhagilae athisayam naanadaIn movement and beauty, I am a marvel!
Male
Poda patharidum moodaGet lost, you trembling fool!
Nadana medai unakkoru kedaThis dance stage is a disaster for you!
Male
Vaada ularuvathaendaCome on, fool, why are you babbling nonsense?
Nadana maadi idupodippendaI will dance and break your waist!
Male
Ethirinil nil nil nil nilStand before me if you dare, stand, stand, stand!
Male :Bayamillai sol sol sol solMale: I have no fear! Speak, speak, speak!
Male
Ivanoru thee thee thee theeHe is a roaring fire, fire, fire, fire!
Male :Anaivathu nee nee nee neeMale: You are the one getting extinguished, you, you, you!
Male
Arumporul naan naan naan naanI am a precious treasure, I am, I am, I am!
Male :Thurumbena nee nee nee neeMale: You are like a tiny speck of straw, you, you, you!
Male
Varampera naan naan naan naanI am here to receive divine boons, I am, I am!
Male :Vathaipada nee nee nee neeMale: You are here to suffer and be tormented, you, you, you!
Male
Per pugazhum porulum varumGreat fame and wealth will arrive,
Ini en nadanam viruthugal perumNow my dance will win many prestigious awards.
Male :En uyirum udalum kalaiMale: My life and my body are dedicated art,
Ini en nizhalum vendridum unaiNow even my shadow will conquer you!
Male
Thakathimi jal jal jal jalRhythmic dance beat: Thakathimi jal jal jal jal
Male :Sari sari sel sel sel selMale: Okay, okay, go, go, go, go!
Male
Aanmayil naan naan naan naanI am a proud male peacock, I am, I am, I am!
Male :Thalaiganam yen yen yen yenMale: Why this inflated arrogance? Why, why, why?
Male
Alaikadal naan naan naan naanI am a vast tempestuous ocean, I am, I am!
Male :Alaivathu nee nee nee neeMale: You are the one tossed in waves, you, you, you!
Male
Mazhaimugil naan naan naan naanI am a dark rain-bearing cloud, I am, I am!
Male :Vizhavadhu nee nee nee neeMale: You are the one falling down, you, you, you!
Male
Thaka thaginaRhythmic solkattu beat: Thaka thagina
Thaka thaginaRhythmic solkattu beat: Thaka thagina
Thaka thaginaRhythmic solkattu beat: Thaka thagina
Thaka thomRhythmic solkattu beat: Thaka thom
Male
Thaka thaginaRhythmic solkattu beat: Thaka thagina
Thaka thaginaRhythmic solkattu beat: Thaka thagina
Thaka thaginaRhythmic solkattu beat: Thaka thagina
Thaka thomRhythmic solkattu beat: Thaka thom
Male
Saga sagamaClassical musical swara phrase: Saga sagama
Dha dha dhaClassical musical swara phrase: Dha dha dha
Gama gamadha ni ni niClassical musical swara phrase: Gama gamadha ni ni ni
Male
Thaka thaginaRhythmic solkattu beat: Thaka thagina
Sa sa ga gaSwaras: Sa sa ga ga
Ga ga ma maSwaras: Ga ga ma ma
Ma ma dha dhaSwaras: Ma ma dha dha
Tha tha ree reeRhythmic beat: Tha tha ree ree
Ga ga ma maSwaras: Ga ga ma ma
Ma ma gaagaSwaras: Ma ma gaaga
Tha tha ree reeRhythmic beat: Tha tha ree ree
Ga ga ma maSwaras: Ga ga ma ma
Ma ma gaagaSwaras: Ma ma gaaga
Tha tha ree reeRhythmic beat: Tha tha ree ree
Tha tha ree sa ga…Rhythmic beat phrase: Tha tha ree sa ga…
Aaaaa….aaaa….aaa….Vocalizing melodic pitch: Aaaaa….aaaa….aaa….
Aaaaa….aaa….aaa….Vocalizing melodic pitch: Aaaaa….aaa….aaa….
Male
Yega yeganaFast rhythm phrase: Yega yegana
Yega yeganaFast rhythm phrase: Yega yegana
Yega yeganaFast rhythm phrase: Yega yegana
Yega yeganaFast rhythm phrase: Yega yegana
Male
Paga paganaFast rhythm phrase: Paga pagana
Paga paganaFast rhythm phrase: Paga pagana
Paga paganaFast rhythm phrase: Paga pagana
Paga paganaFast rhythm phrase: Paga pagana
Male
Raga raganaFast rhythm phrase: Raga ragana
Raga raganaFast rhythm phrase: Raga ragana
Raga raganaFast rhythm phrase: Raga ragana
Raga raganaFast rhythm phrase: Raga ragana
Male
Thaga thaganaFast rhythm phrase: Thaga thagana
Thaga thaganaFast rhythm phrase: Thaga thagana
Thaga thaganaFast rhythm phrase: Thaga thagana
Thaga thaganaFast rhythm phrase: Thaga thagana
Thaa…….Concluding rhythmic sound: Thaa…….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This track is a humorous yet intensely competitive dance battle (Jugaldhanbi / Challenge song) from the spoof comedy film Thamizh Padam 2.0. The song parodies classic dramatic dance face-offs from Tamil cinema where two performers boast about their superior dancing skills, artistic lineage, and technical prowess. One dancer asserts their divine connection to classical art, celestial dancers like Urvasi and Menaka, and promises to conquer the world with awards. The male opponent counters every boast with sharp, witty put-downs, questioning the opponent's arrogance and predicting their defeat. As the song progresses, the verbal exchange gives way to fast-paced classical musical swaras, beat patterns (solkattu), and vocal percussion, building to an energetic and comedic climax typical of film spoof sequences.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar / Repetition (Anaphora & Epizeuxis)

Velvathu yaar yaar yaar yaar

Extensive 4-fold repetition of words like 'paar paar paar paar', 'naan naan naan naan', and 'nee nee nee nee' creates a dramatic rhythm suited for classical rhythmic dance battles.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Poda patharidum mooda

Rhyming of the second letter 'da' across lines 'Poda' and 'Vaada' creates a natural colloquial flow in dialogue exchanges.

Antithesis / Dynamic Counterpoint

Alaikadal naan naan naan naan / Male :Alaivathu nee nee nee nee

The lyrics structure a direct call-and-response contrast where a boastful metaphor ('Alaikadal naan' - I am the ocean) is instantly countered by a humiliating retort ('Alaivathu nee' - You are the one tossed in waves).

Solkattu (Vocal Percussion Syllables)

Thaka thagina

Incorporation of rhythmic syllables like 'Thaka thagina' and 'Thakathimi' directly mimicking traditional mridangam rhythmic patterns in Bharatanatyam.

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Trivia

This song from 'Thamizh Padam 2.0' (2018) parodies legendary Tamil cinematic dance face-offs, most notably referencing iconic dance battles like the one in 'Kamarasu' or classical face-offs such as 'Natiya Kudhirai' and dance duels seen in films like 'Chandramukhi' and 'Karagattakaran'. Composed by N. Kannan, the track humorously contrasts pristine classical vocals and complex swaras with intentionally absurd comedic lyrics.

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