One And Two Chachachaa
From Nallathoru Kudumbam · 1979
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Nallathoru Kudumbam1979
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| One and two chachachaa | One and two, cha-cha-cha |
| Nee engae chachachaa | Where are you, cha-cha-cha? |
| Naan engae chachachaa | Where am I, cha-cha-cha? |
| Chacha chachachaa | Cha-cha, cha-cha-cha |
| One and two chachachaa | One and two, cha-cha-cha |
| Nee engae chachachaa | Where are you, cha-cha-cha? |
| Naan engae chachachaa | Where am I, cha-cha-cha? |
| Chacha chachachaa | Cha-cha, cha-cha-cha |
| Female | |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Female | |
| Thullum kaalgal ingu undaa | Are there jumping feet here? |
| Kollum kangal ingu undaa | Are there captivating, lethal eyes here? |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Vaarungal aadungal | Come on, dance! |
| Who is that challenge me | Who is that challenge me |
| Female | |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Thullum kaalgal ingu undaa | Are there jumping feet here? |
| Kollum kangal ingu undaa | Are there captivating, lethal eyes here? |
| Female | |
| Thaangaadhu raajaa naan enna laesaa | You won't be able to handle it, my king; am I a simple girl? |
| Naan aadum aattam rambaikku maelae | The dance I perform surpasses even heavenly Rambha's! |
| Female | |
| Thaangaadhu raajaa naan enna laesaa | You won't be able to handle it, my king; am I a simple girl? |
| Naan aadum aattam rambaikku maelae | The dance I perform surpasses even heavenly Rambha's! |
| Pakkatthil vaarungal paarungal | Come close and take a look, |
| Dhodho dhodho achanghal | Look at these fears and shivers, |
| Jil jil jil jil jijjil jil | Jil jil jil jil jijjil jil |
| Female | |
| Thullum kaalgal ingu undaa | Are there jumping feet here? |
| Kollum kangal ingu undaa | Are there captivating, lethal eyes here? |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Vaarungal aadungal | Come on, dance! |
| Who is that challenge me | Who is that challenge me |
| Female | |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Male | |
| Aayiram sabaigalil varuvaen | I will enter a thousand royal courts! |
| Aayiram sabaigalil varuvaen | I will enter a thousand royal courts! |
| Ezhundhadhundu vizhundhadhillai | I have risen before, but I have never fallen! |
| Ariyaamal ularaadhae odi podi | Don't babble without knowing; run away, girl! |
| Aayiram sabaigalil varuvaen | I will enter a thousand royal courts! |
| Male | |
| Alaigal aadumadi thaalatthukku | Even the ocean waves dance to this rhythm, girl! |
| Indha agangaaram indru unakkedharkku | Why do you hold this arrogance today? |
| Alaigal aadumadi thaalatthukku | Even the ocean waves dance to this rhythm, girl! |
| Indha agangaaram indru unakkedharkku | Why do you hold this arrogance today? |
| Jadhiiya nee enna radhiyaa | Are you the rhythm itself, or are you Rathi, goddess of beauty? |
| Asaindhaal ulagam asaiyum | If it sways, the whole world sways with it! |
| Male | |
| Paraman nadanam baradha kalai | Lord Shiva's divine dance, the art of Bharatanatyam, |
| Ulaginil periyadhu allavo | Is it not the greatest dance form in the world? |
| Yedhu nadanam… idhu nadanam | Which dance is supreme? This dance is supreme! |
| Yedhu nadanam idhu nadanam | Which dance is supreme? This dance is supreme! |
| Muraiyudan valaindhu nimirndhu | Bending and rising with disciplined form, |
| Ezhundhu thodarum kalai idhu | This is an art that elevates and endures! |
| Male | |
| Aayiram sabaigalil varuvaen | I will enter a thousand royal courts! |
| Ezhundhadhundu vizhundhadhillai | I have risen before, but I have never fallen! |
| Ariyaamal ularaadhae odi podi | Don't babble without knowing; run away, girl! |
| Aayiram sabaigalil varuvaen | I will enter a thousand royal courts! |
| Female | |
| Ho doctor… this is baradha naattiyam | Ho doctor... this is Bharatanatyam |
| We want only chachachaa | We want only cha-cha-cha |
| Male | |
| Ho… you want chachachaa | Ho... you want cha-cha-cha? |
| Female | |
| Haa… | Ha... |
| Male | |
| Ready one two three four | Ready, one two three four |
| Male | |
| One and two chachachaa | One and two, cha-cha-cha |
| Naan engae achachaa | Where am I, achachaa! |
| Nee engae achacho chacha chachachae | Where are you, achacho, cha-cha-cha! |
| One and two chachachaa | One and two, cha-cha-cha |
| Naan engae achachaa | Where am I, achachaa! |
| Nee engae achacho chacha chachachae | Where are you, achacho, cha-cha-cha! |
| Male | |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Thullum kaalgal ingu undaa | Are there jumping feet here? |
| Kollum kangal ingu undaa | Are there captivating, lethal eyes here? |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Male | |
| Ennammo paarammaa | Look at this, my girl, |
| Success often comes to me | Success often comes to me |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Male | |
| Magasa magasa magasa magasa magasanipaa | Ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa-ni-pa |
| Dhanisadhaa padhanipaa paani dhaasa saama gaapa | Dha-ni-sa-dha pa-dha-ni-pa pa-ni dha-sa sa-ma ga-pa |
| Saanidhaapa maaga sagamapaa | Saa-ni-dha-pa maa-ga sa-ga-ma-paa |
| Male | |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Male | |
| Paapapa panidhapa maamama madhapama | Paa-pa-pa pa-ni-dha-pa maa-ma-ma ma-dha-pa-ma |
| Gaagaga gapamaga samagapa madhapaa | Gaa-ga-ga ga-pa-ma-ga sa-ma-ga-pa ma-dha-paa |
| Padhanisaa mapadhani | Pa-dha-ni-saa ma-pa-dha-ni |
| Padhanisaa mapadhani gamapanidha | Pa-dha-ni-saa ma-pa-dha-ni ga-ma-pa-ni-dha |
| Sasasaa ninini chachachaa chechechae | Sa-sa-saa ni-ni-ni cha-cha-chaa che-che-chee |
| Saasaanidha ninidhapa dhaadhaapama | Saa-saa-ni-dha ni-ni-dha-pa dhaа-dhaa-pa-ma |
| Saani needha dhaapa pamagasa | Saa-ni needha dhaapa pamagasa |
| Male | |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Male | |
| Bumbum baaba bumbum babaa | Bumbum baaba bumbum babaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa | Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa |
| Bumbum baaba bumbumba bumbum babaa… | Bumbum baaba bumbumba bumbum babaa... |
ஒன் அண்ட் டூ சச்சச்சா
நீ எங்கே சச்சச்சா
நான் எங்கே சச்சச்சா
சச்சச்சா சச்சச்சா
ஒன் அண்ட் டூ சச்சச்சா
நீ எங்கே சச்சச்சா
நான் எங்கே சச்சச்சா
சச்சச்சா சச்சச்சா
One and two, cha-cha-cha
Where are you, cha-cha-cha?
Where am I, cha-cha-cha?
Cha-cha, cha-cha-cha
One and two, cha-cha-cha
Where are you, cha-cha-cha?
Where am I, cha-cha-cha?
Cha-cha, cha-cha-cha
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
துள்ளும் கால்கள் இங்கு உண்டா
கொல்லும் கண்கள் எங்கும் உண்டா
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
வாருங்கள் ஆடுங்கள்
ஹூ இஸ் தட் சேலஞ்ச் மீ
Are there jumping feet here?
Are there captivating, lethal eyes here?
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Come on, dance!
Who is that challenge me
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
துள்ளும் கால்கள் இங்கு உண்டா
கொல்லும் கண்கள் எங்கும் உண்டா
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Are there jumping feet here?
Are there captivating, lethal eyes here?
தாங்காது ராஜா நான் என்ன லேசா
நானாடும் ஆட்டம் ரம்பைக்கு மேலே
You won't be able to handle it, my king; am I a simple girl?
The dance I perform surpasses even heavenly Rambha's!
தாங்காது ராஜா நான் என்ன லேசா
நானாடும் ஆட்டம் ரம்பைக்கு மேலே
பக்கத்தில் வாருங்கள் பாருங்கள்
தோதோ தோதோ அச்சங்கள்
ஜில் ஜில் ஜில் ஜில்ஜிஜ்ஜில் ஜில்
You won't be able to handle it, my king; am I a simple girl?
The dance I perform surpasses even heavenly Rambha's!
Come close and take a look,
Look at these fears and shivers,
Jil jil jil jil jijjil jil
துள்ளும் கால்கள் இங்கு உண்டா
கொல்லும் கண்கள் எங்கும் உண்டா
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
வாருங்கள் ஆடுங்கள்
ஹூ இஸ் தட் சேலஞ்ச் மீ
Are there jumping feet here?
Are there captivating, lethal eyes here?
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Come on, dance!
Who is that challenge me
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
ஆயிரம் சபைகளில் வருவேன்
ஆயிரம் சபைகளில் வருவேன்
எழுந்ததுண்டு விழுந்ததில்லை
அறியாமல் உளராதே ஓடிப் போடி
ஆயிரம் சபைகளில் வருவேன்
I will enter a thousand royal courts!
I will enter a thousand royal courts!
I have risen before, but I have never fallen!
Don't babble without knowing; run away, girl!
I will enter a thousand royal courts!
அலைகள் ஆடுமடி தாளத்துக்கு
இந்த அகங்காரம் இன்று உனக்கெதற்கு
அலைகள் ஆடுமடி தாளத்துக்கு
இந்த அகங்காரம் இன்று உனக்கெதற்கு
ஜதியா......நீயென்ன ரதியா.......
அசைந்தால் உலகம் அசையும்
Even the ocean waves dance to this rhythm, girl!
Why do you hold this arrogance today?
Even the ocean waves dance to this rhythm, girl!
Why do you hold this arrogance today?
Are you the rhythm itself, or are you Rathi, goddess of beauty?
If it sways, the whole world sways with it!
பரமன் நடனம் பரதக்கலை
உலகினில் பெரியது அல்லவோ
எது நடனம் இது நடனம்
எது நடனம் இது நடனம்
முறையுடன் வளைந்து நிமிர்ந்து
எழுந்து தொடரும் கலையிது
Lord Shiva's divine dance, the art of Bharatanatyam,
Is it not the greatest dance form in the world?
Which dance is supreme? This dance is supreme!
Which dance is supreme? This dance is supreme!
Bending and rising with disciplined form,
This is an art that elevates and endures!
ஆயிரம் சபைகளில் வருவேன்
எழுந்ததுண்டு விழுந்ததில்லை
அறியாமல் உளராதே ஓடிப் போடி
ஆயிரம் சபைகளில் வருவேன்
I will enter a thousand royal courts!
I have risen before, but I have never fallen!
Don't babble without knowing; run away, girl!
I will enter a thousand royal courts!
ஹோ டாக்டர் திஸ் இஸ் பரதநாட்டியம்
ஐ வாண்ட் ஒன்லி சச்சச்சா
Ho doctor... this is Bharatanatyam
We want only cha-cha-cha
ஹோ.....யூ வாண்ட் சச்சச்சா
Ho... you want cha-cha-cha?
ஹா......
Ha...
ரெடி ஒன் டூ த்ரீ போர்
Ready, one two three four
ஒன் அண்ட் டூ சச்சச்சா
நான் எங்கே அச்சச்சச்சா
நீ எங்கே அச்சச்சோ சச்சா சச்சச்சே
அண்ட் டூ சச்சச்சா
நான் எங்கே அச்சச்சச்சா
நீ எங்கே அச்சச்சோ சச்சா சச்சச்சே
One and two, cha-cha-cha
Where am I, achachaa!
Where are you, achacho, cha-cha-cha!
One and two, cha-cha-cha
Where am I, achachaa!
Where are you, achacho, cha-cha-cha!
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
துள்ளும் கால்கள் இங்கு உண்டா
கொல்லும் கண்கள் இங்கு உண்டா
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Are there jumping feet here?
Are there captivating, lethal eyes here?
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
என்னம்மா பாரம்மா
சக்சஸ் ஆபன் கம்ஸ் டு மீ
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
Look at this, my girl,
Success often comes to me
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
மகச மகச மகச மகச மகசநித
தநிசத பதநிப பாநிதாச சாமகப
சாநிதாப மாக சகமாப
பம்பம்பாப பம்பம்பாப
பம்பம்பாப பம்பம்பாப
Ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa-ni-pa
Dha-ni-sa-dha pa-dha-ni-pa pa-ni dha-sa sa-ma ga-pa
Saa-ni-dha-pa maa-ga sa-ga-ma-paa
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
பாபப பநிதப மாமம மதபம
காகக கபமக சமகப மதப
பதநிச மபதநி
பதநிச மபதநி கமபதநித
சசச நிநிநி சச் சச்சா சச்சச்சே
சாசாநித நிநிதப தாதாபம
சாநி நீத சாப பமகச
Paa-pa-pa pa-ni-dha-pa maa-ma-ma ma-dha-pa-ma
Gaa-ga-ga ga-pa-ma-ga sa-ma-ga-pa ma-dha-paa
Pa-dha-ni-saa ma-pa-dha-ni
Pa-dha-ni-saa ma-pa-dha-ni ga-ma-pa-ni-dha
Sa-sa-saa ni-ni-ni cha-cha-chaa che-che-chee
Saa-saa-ni-dha ni-ni-dha-pa dhaа-dhaa-pa-ma
Saa-ni needha dhaapa pamagasa
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
பம்பம் பாப பம்ப பம்பாப
ம்பம் பாப பம்பம்ப பம்பம் பாபா
Bumbum baaba bumbum babaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumbumba bumbum babaa...
One and two chachachaa
One and two, cha-cha-cha
Nee engae chachachaa
Where are you, cha-cha-cha?
Naan engae chachachaa
Where am I, cha-cha-cha?
Chacha chachachaa
Cha-cha, cha-cha-cha
One and two chachachaa
One and two, cha-cha-cha
Nee engae chachachaa
Where are you, cha-cha-cha?
Naan engae chachachaa
Where am I, cha-cha-cha?
Chacha chachachaa
Cha-cha, cha-cha-cha
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Thullum kaalgal ingu undaa
Are there jumping feet here?
Kollum kangal ingu undaa
Are there captivating, lethal eyes here?
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Vaarungal aadungal
Come on, dance!
Who is that challenge me
Who is that challenge me
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Thullum kaalgal ingu undaa
Are there jumping feet here?
Kollum kangal ingu undaa
Are there captivating, lethal eyes here?
Thaangaadhu raajaa naan enna laesaa
You won't be able to handle it, my king; am I a simple girl?
Naan aadum aattam rambaikku maelae
The dance I perform surpasses even heavenly Rambha's!
Thaangaadhu raajaa naan enna laesaa
You won't be able to handle it, my king; am I a simple girl?
Naan aadum aattam rambaikku maelae
The dance I perform surpasses even heavenly Rambha's!
Pakkatthil vaarungal paarungal
Come close and take a look,
Dhodho dhodho achanghal
Look at these fears and shivers,
Jil jil jil jil jijjil jil
Jil jil jil jil jijjil jil
Thullum kaalgal ingu undaa
Are there jumping feet here?
Kollum kangal ingu undaa
Are there captivating, lethal eyes here?
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Vaarungal aadungal
Come on, dance!
Who is that challenge me
Who is that challenge me
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Aayiram sabaigalil varuvaen
I will enter a thousand royal courts!
Aayiram sabaigalil varuvaen
I will enter a thousand royal courts!
Ezhundhadhundu vizhundhadhillai
I have risen before, but I have never fallen!
Ariyaamal ularaadhae odi podi
Don't babble without knowing; run away, girl!
Aayiram sabaigalil varuvaen
I will enter a thousand royal courts!
Alaigal aadumadi thaalatthukku
Even the ocean waves dance to this rhythm, girl!
Indha agangaaram indru unakkedharkku
Why do you hold this arrogance today?
Alaigal aadumadi thaalatthukku
Even the ocean waves dance to this rhythm, girl!
Indha agangaaram indru unakkedharkku
Why do you hold this arrogance today?
Jadhiiya nee enna radhiyaa
Are you the rhythm itself, or are you Rathi, goddess of beauty?
Asaindhaal ulagam asaiyum
If it sways, the whole world sways with it!
Paraman nadanam baradha kalai
Lord Shiva's divine dance, the art of Bharatanatyam,
Ulaginil periyadhu allavo
Is it not the greatest dance form in the world?
Yedhu nadanam… idhu nadanam
Which dance is supreme? This dance is supreme!
Yedhu nadanam idhu nadanam
Which dance is supreme? This dance is supreme!
Muraiyudan valaindhu nimirndhu
Bending and rising with disciplined form,
Ezhundhu thodarum kalai idhu
This is an art that elevates and endures!
Aayiram sabaigalil varuvaen
I will enter a thousand royal courts!
Ezhundhadhundu vizhundhadhillai
I have risen before, but I have never fallen!
Ariyaamal ularaadhae odi podi
Don't babble without knowing; run away, girl!
Aayiram sabaigalil varuvaen
I will enter a thousand royal courts!
Ho doctor… this is baradha naattiyam
Ho doctor... this is Bharatanatyam
We want only chachachaa
We want only cha-cha-cha
Ho… you want chachachaa
Ho... you want cha-cha-cha?
Haa…
Ha...
Ready one two three four
Ready, one two three four
One and two chachachaa
One and two, cha-cha-cha
Naan engae achachaa
Where am I, achachaa!
Nee engae achacho chacha chachachae
Where are you, achacho, cha-cha-cha!
One and two chachachaa
One and two, cha-cha-cha
Naan engae achachaa
Where am I, achachaa!
Nee engae achacho chacha chachachae
Where are you, achacho, cha-cha-cha!
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Thullum kaalgal ingu undaa
Are there jumping feet here?
Kollum kangal ingu undaa
Are there captivating, lethal eyes here?
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Ennammo paarammaa
Look at this, my girl,
Success often comes to me
Success often comes to me
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Magasa magasa magasa magasa magasanipaa
Ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa ma-ga-sa-ni-pa
Dhanisadhaa padhanipaa paani dhaasa saama gaapa
Dha-ni-sa-dha pa-dha-ni-pa pa-ni dha-sa sa-ma ga-pa
Saanidhaapa maaga sagamapaa
Saa-ni-dha-pa maa-ga sa-ga-ma-paa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Paapapa panidhapa maamama madhapama
Paa-pa-pa pa-ni-dha-pa maa-ma-ma ma-dha-pa-ma
Gaagaga gapamaga samagapa madhapaa
Gaa-ga-ga ga-pa-ma-ga sa-ma-ga-pa ma-dha-paa
Padhanisaa mapadhani
Pa-dha-ni-saa ma-pa-dha-ni
Padhanisaa mapadhani gamapanidha
Pa-dha-ni-saa ma-pa-dha-ni ga-ma-pa-ni-dha
Sasasaa ninini chachachaa chechechae
Sa-sa-saa ni-ni-ni cha-cha-chaa che-che-chee
Saasaanidha ninidhapa dhaadhaapama
Saa-saa-ni-dha ni-ni-dha-pa dhaа-dhaa-pa-ma
Saani needha dhaapa pamagasa
Saa-ni needha dhaapa pamagasa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumbum babaa
Bumbum baaba bumbum babaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumba bumbaa
Bumbum baaba bumbumba bumbum babaa…
Bumbum baaba bumbumba bumbum babaa...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a high-energy dance duel (jugalbandi) that pits modern Western dance forms like the Cha-Cha-Cha against classical Indian Bharatanatyam. The female singer initiates the challenge with upbeat Western scatting, asserting her skill and claiming her dance is superior even to the heavenly dancer Rambha. The male counterpart responds by invoking the sacred history of Bharatanatyam—the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva—admonishing her arrogance and celebrating classical tradition.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Thullum kaalgal ingu undaa / Kollum kangal ingu undaa”
The second consonant sound 'll' (ள) in 'Thullum' and 'Kollum' creates a harmonious rhythmic repetition across consecutive lines.
Mythological Allusion (Uvamai / Purana Reference)
“Naan aadum aattam rambaikku maelae”
The lyricist references Rambha, the celestial dancer of Devaloka, to hyperbolically praise the dancer's extraordinary skill.
Contrast / Muran (Cultural Dichotomy)
“Ho doctor… this is baradha naattiyam / We want only chachachaa”
The lyrics intentionally contrast traditional classical Indian art (Bharatanatyam) with modern Western pop/dance culture (Cha-Cha-Cha) to drive the narrative challenge.
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Trivia
This track from 'Nallathoru Kudumbam' (1979) features music composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Kannadasan. The song stands out for blending Carnatic solkattu (swara passages) seamlessly with Western beatbox-like scatting and Cha-Cha-Cha rhythms, a popular musical trope in 1970s Tamil cinema used to portray modern versus traditional dance duels.
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