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Lyrics & meaning

Jalamthanil Aadukirom

From Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film · 1961

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
P. Leela, P. Susheela
Music director
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Details
Jagathalaprathaban – 1961 Film1961

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Jalamthanil aadugiromWe play and splash in the water
Kannigal paadugiromWe young maidens sing together
Engum aanandham dhanae..ahaaThere is bliss and joy everywhere.. aha
Engum aanandham dhanae..There is bliss and joy everywhere..
Chorus
Jalamthanil aadugiromWe play and splash in the water
Kannigal paadugiromWe young maidens sing together
Engum aanandham dhanae..ahaaThere is bliss and joy everywhere.. aha
Engum aanandham dhanae..There is bliss and joy everywhere..
Chorus
Humming….(Humming)
Female
Uraithidu pagalinilaeIn the bright light of the day
Nalla vellathin kulirchiyilaeIn the coolness of the fresh flowing stream
Hoohoho ho ho ho hoo(Melodic vocalizations)
Uraithidu pagalinilaeIn the bright light of the day
Nalla vellathin kulirchiyilaeIn the coolness of the fresh flowing stream
Female
Ahaa vandhu neendhinaal kanni maeniyilAha, when coming to swim, upon the maiden's body
Thanga vanappu padindhaeA golden radiance settles gracefully
Chorus :Ahaa vandhu neendhinaal kanni maeniyilChorus: Aha, when coming to swim, upon the maiden's body
Thanga vanappu padindhaeA golden radiance settles gracefully
Chorus
Jalamthanil aadugiromWe play and splash in the water
Kannigal paadugiromWe young maidens sing together
Engum aanandham dhanae..ahaaThere is bliss and joy everywhere.. aha
Engum aanandham dhanae..There is bliss and joy everywhere..
Female
Theengani kaniyumendroWondering when the sweet fruit of love will ripen
Manam kaliyura paadidudhaeThe heart sings in joyous delight
Theengani kaniyumendroWondering when the sweet fruit of love will ripen
Manam kaliyura paadidudhaeThe heart sings in joyous delight
Hahahaha hahaha hahaha ha(Playful laughter)
Female
Paruva kalamadhanaalBecause of this blooming season of youth
Indru varuvadhoruvan ninaivaeToday brings thoughts of the beloved who is to arrive
Chorus :Paruva kalamadhanaalChorus: Because of this blooming season of youth
Indru varuvadhoruvan ninaivaeToday brings thoughts of the beloved who is to arrive
Female
Indru varuvadhoruvan ninaivaeToday brings thoughts of the beloved who is to arrive
Chorus
Jalamthanil aadugiromWe play and splash in the water
Kannigal paadugiromWe young maidens sing together
Engum aanandham dhanae..ahaaThere is bliss and joy everywhere.. aha
Engum aanandham dhanae..There is bliss and joy everywhere..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song captures a carefree and jubilant moment of young maidens enjoying a bath in a cool, natural water stream. They sing in harmony, celebrating the refreshing nature around them and the glowing beauty that the cool water imparts to their skin. Underneath their playful water games lies a sweet, yearning sense of romantic awakening, as the arrival of youth brings anticipation for love and thoughts of their future soulmate.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Thanga vanappu padindhae

The term 'Thanga vanappu' (golden luster) metaphorically compares the natural radiance of youth and wet skin to pure gold.

Symbolism (Ullurai)

Theengani kaniyumendro

'Theengani kaniyumendro' (when the sweet fruit ripens) acts as a symbolic representation of a young woman coming of age and becoming ready for love.

Rhyme / Rhythm (Iyaibu)

Jalamthanil aadugirom / Kannigal paadugirom

Matching ending rhyming verbs 'aadugirom' and 'paadugirom' create a rhythmic, chorus-friendly cadence suitable for water-play.

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Trivia

Composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao, 'Jagathalaprathaban' features rich vocal interplay between legendary playback singers P. Leela and P. Susheela. Panchu Arunachalam, who later became one of Tamil cinema's most iconic producers and lyricists, crafted charming early lyrics for this vibrant aquatic group song.

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