Idhu Mudhal Mudhala
From Pudhu Vasantham · 1990
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. A. Rajkumar, P. Susheela
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Details
- Pudhu Vasantham1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Aahaahaahaa haa hahaa… | Aahaahaahaa haa hahaa… |
| Aahaahaahaa haa aa… aa… | Aahaahaahaa haa aa… aa… |
| Male | |
| Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu | This is a song coming for the very first time, |
| Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu | Set to the rhythm you desire. |
| Male | |
| Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu | This is a song coming for the very first time, |
| Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu | Set to the rhythm you desire. |
| Nalla sangadhinga indha paattil undu | There are good musical nuances in this song, |
| Enga sangadhiyum indha paattil undu | Our life story is also in this song. |
| Nalla sangadhinga indha paattil undu | There are good musical nuances in this song, |
| Enga sangadhiyum indha paattil undu | Our life story is also in this song. |
| Male | |
| Idhu mudhal mudhalaa… | This is for the very first time... |
| Mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu | A song coming for the very first time, |
| Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu | Set to the rhythm you desire. |
| Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu | This is a song coming for the very first time, |
| Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu hae | Set to the rhythm you desire, hey! |
| Male | |
| Thottililae thoongum podhae | Even while sleeping in the cradle, |
| Paatta rasichom naama | We enjoyed music. |
| Kattililae kaadhal sollavum paattu padichom | We sang songs to express love in bed. |
| Thathuvamaa sithar sonna paatta rasichom naama | We enjoyed the philosophical songs sung by the Siddhar sages. |
| Patta thunbam pasiya marakka paattu padichom | We sang songs to forget our suffering and hunger. |
| Male | |
| Kanniyara mayakka paattu | There are songs to charm maidens, |
| Kaadhalichu marandhaa paattu … | There are songs when love is forgotten or lost... |
| Male | |
| Kadavula paakkavum paattu | There are songs even to see God, |
| Neetti kattaiyila pogaiyilum paattu paattu | And even when lying on the wooden pyre at death, there is song and music! |
| Male | |
| Idhu mudhal mudhalaa… | This is for the very first time... |
| Mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu | A song coming for the very first time, |
| Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu | Set to the rhythm you desire. |
| Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu | This is a song coming for the very first time, |
| Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu hae | Set to the rhythm you desire, hey! |
| Male | |
| Kaalidhaasan kambanoda | With the blessings of Kalidasa and Kambar, |
| Vaazhthu thalamura naanga | We are a generation that lives on. |
| Kannadhaasan thodangi vacha | Initiated by Kannadasan, |
| Paattu parambara | We belong to this lineage of music. |
| Aegaboga arasargalellaam irukkum ulagilae | In a world filled with grand, powerful kings, |
| Indha aegalaivan paattum kooda | Even the song of this self-taught Ekalavya |
| Jeyikkum naduvilae hae | Will win in their midst, hey! |
| Male | |
| Vaazhkka pooraa paatta padichom | All our life, we learned and practiced songs, |
| Vaazhkkaiya thaan paattaa padichom | We sang our very life itself as a song. |
| Male | |
| Roattula padikkira paattu | A song sung on the street today, |
| Naalai raajiyam pudikkira paattu paattu | Is a song that will conquer a kingdom tomorrow! |
| Male | |
| Idhu mudhal mudhalaa… | This is for the very first time... |
| Mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu | A song coming for the very first time, |
| Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu | Set to the rhythm you desire. |
| Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu | This is a song coming for the very first time, |
| Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu | Set to the rhythm you desire. |
| Nalla sangadhinga indha paattil undu | There are good musical nuances in this song, |
| Enga sangadhiyum indha paattil undu | Our life story is also in this song. |
| Nalla sangadhinga indha paattil undu | There are good musical nuances in this song, |
| Enga sangadhiyum indha paattil undu | Our life story is also in this song. |
| Male | |
| Idhu mudhal mudhalaa… | This is for the very first time... |
| Mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu | A song coming for the very first time, |
| Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu | Set to the rhythm you desire. |
ஆஹாஹாஹா ஹா ஹஹா...
ஆஹாஹாஹா ஹா ஆ... ஆ...
Aahaahaahaa haa hahaa…
Aahaahaahaa haa aa… aa…
இது முதல் முதலா வரும் பாட்டு
நீங்க நெனைக்கும் தாளம் போட்டு
This is a song coming for the very first time,
Set to the rhythm you desire.
இது முதல் முதலா வரும் பாட்டு
நீங்க நெனைக்கும் தாளம் போட்டு
நல்ல சங்கதிங்க இந்த பாட்டில் உண்டு
எங்க சங்கதியும் இந்த பாட்டில் உண்டு
நல்ல சங்கதிங்க இந்த பாட்டில் உண்டு
எங்க சங்கதியும் இந்த பாட்டில் உண்டு
This is a song coming for the very first time,
Set to the rhythm you desire.
There are good musical nuances in this song,
Our life story is also in this song.
There are good musical nuances in this song,
Our life story is also in this song.
இது முதல் முதலா...
முதல் முதலா வரும் பாட்டு
நீங்க நெனைக்கும் தாளம் போட்டு
இது முதல் முதலா வரும் பாட்டு
நீங்க நெனைக்கும் தாளம் போட்டு ஹே
This is for the very first time...
A song coming for the very first time,
Set to the rhythm you desire.
This is a song coming for the very first time,
Set to the rhythm you desire, hey!
தொட்டிலிலே தூங்கும் போதே
பாட்ட ரசிசோம் நாம
கட்டிலிலே காதல் சொல்லவும் பாட்டு படிச்சோம்
தத்துவமா சித்தர் சொன்ன பாட்ட ரசிசோம் நாம
பட்ட துன்பம் பசிய மறக்க பாட்டு படிச்சோம்
Even while sleeping in the cradle,
We enjoyed music.
We sang songs to express love in bed.
We enjoyed the philosophical songs sung by the Siddhar sages.
We sang songs to forget our suffering and hunger.
கன்னியர மயக்க பாட்டு
காதலிச்சு மறந்தா பாட்டு
There are songs to charm maidens,
There are songs when love is forgotten or lost...
கடவுள பாக்கவும் பாட்டு
நீட்டி கட்டையில போகையிலும் பாட்டு பாட்டு
There are songs even to see God,
And even when lying on the wooden pyre at death, there is song and music!
இது முதல் முதலா...
முதல் முதலா வரும் பாட்டு
நீங்க நெனைக்கும் தாளம் போட்டு
இது முதல் முதலா வரும் பாட்டு
நீங்க நெனைக்கும் தாளம் போட்டு ஹே
This is for the very first time...
A song coming for the very first time,
Set to the rhythm you desire.
This is a song coming for the very first time,
Set to the rhythm you desire, hey!
காளிதாசன் கம்பனோட
வாழ்ந்த தலைமுறை நாங்க
கண்ணதாசன் தொடங்கி வச்ச
பாட்டு பரம்பர
ஏகபோக அரசர்கள் எல்லாம் இருக்கும் உலகிலே
இந்த ஏகலைவன் பாட்டும் கூட
ஜெயிக்கும் நடுவிலே ஹே
With the blessings of Kalidasa and Kambar,
We are a generation that lives on.
Initiated by Kannadasan,
We belong to this lineage of music.
In a world filled with grand, powerful kings,
Even the song of this self-taught Ekalavya
Will win in their midst, hey!
வாழ்க்க பூரா பாட்ட படிச்சோம்
வாழ்க்கையத்தான் பாட்டா படிச்சோம்
All our life, we learned and practiced songs,
We sang our very life itself as a song.
ரோட்டுல படிக்கிற பாட்டு
நாளை ராஜ்ஜியம் புடிக்கிற பாட்டு பாட்டு
A song sung on the street today,
Is a song that will conquer a kingdom tomorrow!
இது முதல் முதலா...
முதல் முதலா வரும் பாட்டு
நீங்க நெனைக்கும் தாளம் போட்டு
இது முதல் முதலா வரும் பாட்டு
நீங்க நெனைக்கும் தாளம் போட்டு
நல்ல சங்கதிங்க இந்த பாட்டில் உண்டு
எங்க சங்கதியும் இந்த பாட்டில் உண்டு
நல்ல சங்கதிங்க இந்த பாட்டில் உண்டு
எங்க சங்கதியும் இந்த பாட்டில் உண்டு
This is for the very first time...
A song coming for the very first time,
Set to the rhythm you desire.
This is a song coming for the very first time,
Set to the rhythm you desire.
There are good musical nuances in this song,
Our life story is also in this song.
There are good musical nuances in this song,
Our life story is also in this song.
இது முதல் முதலா...
முதல் முதலா வரும் பாட்டு
நீங்க நெனைக்கும் தாளம் போட்டு
This is for the very first time...
A song coming for the very first time,
Set to the rhythm you desire.
Aahaahaahaa haa hahaa…
Aahaahaahaa haa hahaa…
Aahaahaahaa haa aa… aa…
Aahaahaahaa haa aa… aa…
Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu
This is a song coming for the very first time,
Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu
Set to the rhythm you desire.
Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu
This is a song coming for the very first time,
Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu
Set to the rhythm you desire.
Nalla sangadhinga indha paattil undu
There are good musical nuances in this song,
Enga sangadhiyum indha paattil undu
Our life story is also in this song.
Nalla sangadhinga indha paattil undu
There are good musical nuances in this song,
Enga sangadhiyum indha paattil undu
Our life story is also in this song.
Idhu mudhal mudhalaa…
This is for the very first time...
Mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu
A song coming for the very first time,
Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu
Set to the rhythm you desire.
Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu
This is a song coming for the very first time,
Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu hae
Set to the rhythm you desire, hey!
Thottililae thoongum podhae
Even while sleeping in the cradle,
Paatta rasichom naama
We enjoyed music.
Kattililae kaadhal sollavum paattu padichom
We sang songs to express love in bed.
Thathuvamaa sithar sonna paatta rasichom naama
We enjoyed the philosophical songs sung by the Siddhar sages.
Patta thunbam pasiya marakka paattu padichom
We sang songs to forget our suffering and hunger.
Kanniyara mayakka paattu
There are songs to charm maidens,
Kaadhalichu marandhaa paattu …
There are songs when love is forgotten or lost...
Kadavula paakkavum paattu
There are songs even to see God,
Neetti kattaiyila pogaiyilum paattu paattu
And even when lying on the wooden pyre at death, there is song and music!
Idhu mudhal mudhalaa…
This is for the very first time...
Mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu
A song coming for the very first time,
Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu
Set to the rhythm you desire.
Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu
This is a song coming for the very first time,
Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu hae
Set to the rhythm you desire, hey!
Kaalidhaasan kambanoda
With the blessings of Kalidasa and Kambar,
Vaazhthu thalamura naanga
We are a generation that lives on.
Kannadhaasan thodangi vacha
Initiated by Kannadasan,
Paattu parambara
We belong to this lineage of music.
Aegaboga arasargalellaam irukkum ulagilae
In a world filled with grand, powerful kings,
Indha aegalaivan paattum kooda
Even the song of this self-taught Ekalavya
Jeyikkum naduvilae hae
Will win in their midst, hey!
Vaazhkka pooraa paatta padichom
All our life, we learned and practiced songs,
Vaazhkkaiya thaan paattaa padichom
We sang our very life itself as a song.
Roattula padikkira paattu
A song sung on the street today,
Naalai raajiyam pudikkira paattu paattu
Is a song that will conquer a kingdom tomorrow!
Idhu mudhal mudhalaa…
This is for the very first time...
Mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu
A song coming for the very first time,
Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu
Set to the rhythm you desire.
Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu
This is a song coming for the very first time,
Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu
Set to the rhythm you desire.
Nalla sangadhinga indha paattil undu
There are good musical nuances in this song,
Enga sangadhiyum indha paattil undu
Our life story is also in this song.
Nalla sangadhinga indha paattil undu
There are good musical nuances in this song,
Enga sangadhiyum indha paattil undu
Our life story is also in this song.
Idhu mudhal mudhalaa…
This is for the very first time...
Mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu
A song coming for the very first time,
Neenga nenaikkum thaalam pottu
Set to the rhythm you desire.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This iconic track from 'Pudhu Vasantham' celebrates the power, omnipresence, and journey of music in human life. The song establishes how music accompanies a person from the cradle to the grave—soothing infancy, kindling romance, expressing philosophy, easing poverty and hunger, and granting spiritual connection. It highlights the struggles of aspiring musicians who sing on the streets yet dream of conquering the realm of music. The lyrics pay homage to literary and musical legends like Kalidasa, Kambar, and Kannadasan, while positioning the protagonists as humble, self-taught artists ('Ekalavya') determined to win against all odds. It serves as an anthem of resilience, passion, and belief in artistic triumph.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Sledhai / Pun (Double Meaning)
“Nalla sangadhinga indha paattil undu / Enga sangadhiyum indha paattil undu”
The word 'Sangadhi' carries a dual meaning here: it refers to 'Sangathi' (musical embellishments/phrases) as well as 'Sangathi' (events/life stories).
Ethirukku (Antithesis / Contrast)
“Roattula padikkira paattu / Naalai raajiyam pudikkira paattu paattu”
Juxtaposes humble street singing with future royal triumph, emphasizing hope and ambition.
Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)
“Kaalidhaasan kambanoda ... Indha aegalaivan paattum kooda”
References legendary classical poets (Kalidasa, Kambar), modern lyricist Kannadasan, and the mythological self-taught archer Ekalavya.
Emoni / Anaphora
“Idhu mudhal mudhalaa varum paattu”
Repetition of the phrase 'Idhu mudhal mudhalaa' and ending lines with 'paattu' to create rhythmic insistence and lyrical unity.
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Trivia
'Pudhu Vasantham' (1990), directed by Vikraman, was a blockbuster path-breaker in Tamil cinema that redefined themes of unselfish friendship and musical struggle. Composed by S. A. Rajkumar, the movie's songs were massive chartbusters that earned him the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Music Director.
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