- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music directors
- Bappi Lahiri, Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Paadum Vaanampadi
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Nov 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song serves as a celebratory anthem for dance and musical expression, celebrating youth, joy, and the infectious nature of disco culture. The protagonist calls upon everyone in the audience to participate, sing along, and immerse themselves in the mesmerizing, intoxicating bliss of music and rhythm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monorhyme / Anaphora
“Naan oru disco dancer”
Repetition of the line 'Naan oru disco dancer' at the start and end of stanzas to build high energy and reinforce identity.
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Male :Idho ilamai”
Rhyming of the second letter 'dho' across consecutive lines (Idho ilamai / Idho inimai / Idho pudhumai).
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Male :Idho pudhumai”
Matching rhyming word endings (-mai) across lines to enhance rhythmic flow.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Paadaatha raagangal podaatha thaalangal”
Repetition of initial consonants 'Pa' across words in the line.
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Trivia
This track is the official Tamil adaptation of the famous Hindi song 'I Am a Disco Dancer' from the 1982 blockbuster 'Disco Dancer' (originally composed by Bappi Lahiri and sung by Vijay Benedict). In Tamil, the song was adapted for the film 'Paadum Vaanampadi' (1985), starring Anand Babu, who gained widespread acclaim for his exceptional breakdance moves.
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