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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Oru Disco Dancer

From Paadum Vaanampadi · 1985

Lyricist
Na. Kamarasan
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music directors
Bappi Lahiri, Shankar Ganesh
Details
Paadum Vaanampadi1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
…………………....
Male
Ae hae hae…..Ae hae hae...
Naan oru disco dancerI am a disco dancer
Naan paadum paadalgal superThe songs I sing are super
Naan oru disco dancerI am a disco dancer
Male
Engaeyum enthan geethamEverywhere is my song
Engaeyum enthan RaagamEverywhere is my melody
Naan paada naan aaaAs I sing, as I...
Ellorum kooda paadungalEveryone sing along with me
Male
Naan oru disco dancerI am a disco dancer
Naan paadum paadalgal superThe songs I sing are super
Naan oru disco dancer….hae….I am a disco dancer... hae...
Male
Sangeetham kondaada santhosam undaagaTo celebrate music and bring joy
Ponnaana neram inneramThis moment is a golden time
Ennenna ennangalWhat varied thoughts
Ennenna vanangalWhat varied hues
Minnaamal minnum kannoramShining softly at the edge of the eyes
Angangal aadattum aanantham thaedattumLet limbs dance and seek bliss
Inbaththin vellottam engaeyum pongattumLet a trial run of joy overflow everywhere
Male
Come on singersCome on singers
Chorus :Aahaa haa….Chorus: Aahaa haa...
Male :Idho ilamaiMale: Here is youth
Chorus :Aahaa haa….Chorus: Aahaa haa...
Male :Idho inimaiMale: Here is sweetness
Chorus :Aahaa haa….Chorus: Aahaa haa...
Male :Idho pudhumaiMale: Here is novelty
Naan paada naan aadaAs I sing, as I dance
Ellorum kooda padungalEveryone sing along
Male
Naan oru disco dancerI am a disco dancer
Naan paadum paadalgal superThe songs I sing are super
Naan oru disco dancer…I am a disco dancer...
Male
Isaiyilae oru bodhaiThere is an intoxication in music
Inainthathae intha vaelaiJoined together at this moment
Eththanaiyo manam thallaadaFor so many hearts to sway
Mellisaithaan naan paadaAs I sing soft music
Male
Paadaatha raagangal podaatha thaalangalUnsung ragas, unplayed rhythms
Ketkatha kaanam en kaanamAn unheard song is my song
Naalthorum en paattuEvery day is my song
Neengaatha poongaatruLike an everlasting gentle breeze
Paaraatta vendum ellorumEveryone should appreciate
Male
Kachcheri kelungal kaithaalam podungalListen to the concert, clap your hands
Disco-vai paarungal nal vaazhththu koorungalWatch the disco, offer your good wishes
Hae hae haeiHae hae haei
Chorus
Aahaa haa….Aahaa haa...
Male :Orae sugamthaanMale: It is pure pleasure
Chorus :Aahaa haa….Chorus: Aahaa haa...
Male :Orae suvaithaanMale: It is pure taste
Chorus :Aahaa haa….Chorus: Aahaa haa...
Male :Orae isaithaanMale: It is pure music
Naan paada naan aadaAs I sing, as I dance
Ellorum kooda paadungalEveryone sing along
Male
Naan oru disco dancer hae haeI am a disco dancer hae hae
Naan paadum paadalgal superThe songs I sing are super
Naan oru disco dancer…I am a disco dancer...
Male
Engaeyum enthan geethamEverywhere is my song
Chorus :……………….Chorus: ...
Male :Engaeyum enthan raagamMale: Everywhere is my melody
Chorus :……………….Chorus: ...
Male :Naan paada naan aadaMale: As I sing, as I dance
Ellorum kooda paadungalEveryone sing along
Male
Naan oru disco dancer hahaaI am a disco dancer hahaa
Naan paadum paadalgal superThe songs I sing are super
I am a disco dancer…I am a disco dancer...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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