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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Irukken Kavalai Vidu

From Vetrikani · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Vetrikani1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Naan irukkaen kavalai viduI am here, leave your worries behind
Aattaththai paar maalai iduWatch the dance, put on a garland
Paarththaal pothum yaarukkum aasai mothumJust one look is enough to kindle desire in anyone
Male
Thataththaan vaaththiyam irukkaWith rhythm instrument playing beats
Angum ingum thullaththaan vaalipam irukkaWith youthful energy leaping here and there
Medai melae paayum minnal aadu thendralA bounding lightning on stage, a dancing breeze
Male
Naan irukkaen kavalai viduI am here, leave your worries behind
Aattaththai paar maalai iduWatch the dance, put on a garland
Paarththaal pothum yaarukkum aasai mothumJust one look is enough to kindle desire in anyone
Yaei yaei yaei yaei………….Yaei yaei yaei yaei...
Chorus
…………….....
Male
Chinna chinna ponnukkellaamFor all the young girls
Ennai kannaal thiththikkumLooking at me feels sweet through their eyes
Ennennavo ennam pirakkumAll kinds of thoughts are born
Chorus :Laal laa laaChorus: Laal laa laa
Male
Chinna chinna ponnukkellaamFor all the young girls
Ennai kannaal thiththikkumLooking at me feels sweet through their eyes
Ennennavo ennam pirakkumAll kinds of thoughts are born
Chorus : Laal laa laaChorus: Laal laa laa
Male
Idhuvoru pudhumaiThis is a novelty
Chorus :Haei haei haeiChorus: Haei haei haei
Male :Inikkindra ilamaiMale: Sweet youth
Chorus :Haa haah haah haaChorus: Haa haah haah haa
Male :Nadamidum thiramaiMale: Dancing talent
Chorus :Haei haei haeiChorus: Haei haei haei
Male :Enakkulla perumaiMale: The pride within me
Chorus :Haa haah haah haaChorus: Haa haah haah haa
Male :Evarumae mayangalaam idhayaththai vazhangalaamMale: Anyone can swoon, anyone can offer their heart
Chachchachcha chachchchchchaa chuchchuchchu chuchchuchchuChachchachcha chachchchchchaa chuchchuchchu chuchchuchchu
Chorus :Chachchachcha chachchchchchaa chuchchuchchu chuchchuchchuChorus: Chachchachcha chachchchchchaa chuchchuchchu chuchchuchchu
Male
Naan irukkaen yaei kavalai vidu yaeiI am here, hey, leave your worries behind, hey
Aattaththai paar maalai iduWatch the dance, put on a garland
Paarththaal pothum yaarukkum aasai mothumJust one look is enough to kindle desire in anyone
Male
Haei pattu poovai vattam podumCircling around the silky flower
Pattaampoochchi naanammaaI am a butterfly, dear
Pakkam vanthu thaenai kudippaenI will come close and drink the honey
Chorus :Laal laa laaChorus: Laal laa laa
Male
Haei pattu poovai vattam podumCircling around the silky flower
Pattaampoochchi naanammaaI am a butterfly, dear
Pakkam vanthu thaenai kudippaenI will come close and drink the honey
Chorus : Laal laa laaChorus: Laal laa laa
Male
Ini varum ulagamThe coming world
Chorus :Haei haei haeiChorus: Haei haei haei
Male :Ilaingarin ulagamMale: Belongs to the youth
Chorus :Haa haah haah haaChorus: Haa haah haah haa
Male :Ilaingarin naduvaeMale: Among the youth
Chorus :Haei haei haeiChorus: Haei haei haei
Male :Ivanoru thilagamMale: He is a crown jewel
Chorus :Haa haah haah haaChorus: Haa haah haah haa
Male :Sabhaiyilae jeyippavan sariththiram padaippavanMale: One who wins in the assembly, one who creates history
Sharapathapathapathaparapappaa sharapathapathapathaparapappaaSharapathapathapathaparapappaa sharapathapathapathaparapappaa
Chorus :Chachchachcha chachchchchchaa chuchchuchchuChorus: Chachchachcha chachchchchchaa chuchchuchchu
Male
Naan irukkaen yaei kavalai vidu yaeiI am here, hey, leave your worries behind, hey
Aattaththai paar maalai iduWatch the dance, put on a garland
Paarththaal pothum yaarukkum aasai mothumJust one look is enough to kindle desire in anyone
Male
Thataththaan vaaththiyam irukkaWith rhythm instrument playing beats
Angum ingum thullaththaan vaalipam irukkaWith youthful energy leaping here and there
Medai melae paayum minnal aadu thendralA bounding lightning on stage, a dancing breeze
Male
Naan irukkaen kavalai viduI am here, leave your worries behind
Aattaththai paar maalai iduWatch the dance, put on a garland
Paarththaal pothum yaarukkum aasai mothumJust one look is enough to kindle desire in anyone

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Naan Irukkaen Kavalai Vidu' is a energetic dance track from the 1985 Tamil film 'Vetrikani', composed by the musical duo Shankar-Ganesh and rendered exuberantly by Malaysia Vasudevan with lyrics written by Vaali. The song serves as a celebratory, high-octane stage performance track showcasing charisma, confidence, and youthful vigor. The protagonist reassures the audience to cast away their worries and immerse themselves in the joy of rhythm, dance, and romance. Through vibrant imagery, he compares himself to a butterfly flitting around silk flowers and a prominent leader among youth destined to win accolades and create history. The tracks lively beats, fast-paced scattings, and upbeat chorus reflect 1980s Tamil commercial cinema dance anthems.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ezhugai (Rhyme) / Rhyming Couplet

Naan irukkaen kavalai vidu / Aattaththai paar maalai idu

End-rhymes such as 'kavalai vidu' and 'maalai idu' create a rhythmic catchiness suitable for a dance song.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Haei pattu poovai vattam podum / Pattaampoochchi naanammaa

The singer metaphors himself to a butterfly ('Pattaampoochchi naanammaa') hovering over silk flowers to drink nectar.

Metaphor / Imagery

Medai melae paayum minnal aadu thendral

Describing performance skills as 'Medai melae paayum minnal' (lightning leaping across the stage) and 'aadu thendral' (dancing breeze).

Onomatopoeia / Scatting

Sharapathapathapathaparapappaa sharapathapathapathaparapappaa

Use of rhythmic vocalizations like 'Sharapathapathapathaparapappaa' and 'Chachchachcha' to build musical tempo and excitement.

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Trivia

Malaysia Vasudevan was frequently the go-to vocalist for upbeat, highly expressive stage performance numbers in 1980s Tamil cinema. The duo Shankar-Ganesh incorporated Western disco and latin percussion elements (such as cha-cha beats) in this song to complement Vaali's energetic lyricism.

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