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Lyrics & meaning

One Two Three

From Kaaval Nilayam · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chitra
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Kaaval Nilayam
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
18 Dec 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
………………..
One two three we are free
Thallaadum apple tree
Pengal ellaam avathaarangal aah
Mannil minnum alangaarangal aah
Munnum pinnum parivaarangal haah
Engum engal adhigaarangal
………………
One two three we are free
Thallaadum apple tree
Pengal ellaam avathaarangal aah
Mannil minnum alangaarangal aah
Munnum pinnum parivaarangal aah
Engum engal adhigaarangal
………………
Pattu poochchigal ellam padu soottula
Chorus :Lala laala laa
Male :Vattam poduthu ingae nadu roadla
Chorus :Lala laala laa
Male :Kaavalillaama kummaalam kondaattam
Azhagiya maampookkal chinna mainaakkal
Azhagiya maampookkal chinna mainaakkal
Aanantha bothaiyil aadidum maangal
One two three we are free
Thallaadum apple tree
Female :Pengal ellaam avathaarangal aah
Mannil minnum alangaarangal aah
Male :Munnum pinnum parivaarangal aah
Engum engal adhigaarangal….
………………
Thatti ketpathu yaaru namma rajjiyam
Chorus :Lala laala laa
Female :Achcham naanangal ellaam verum poojiyam
Chorus :Lala laala laa
Female :Vaazhvil vanthaachchu ullaasa nerangal
Ilamai kaalangal vanna kolangal
Ilamai kaalangal vanna kolangal
Vaalipa kaigalil naalaiya naatgal
One two three we are free
Thallaadum apple tree
Male :Pengal ellaam avathaarangal
Female :Aah
Male :Mannil minnum alangaarangal
Female :Aah munnum pinnum parivaarangal
Male :Aah
Female :Engum engal adhigaarangal
Male :Aah
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Male :……………….
...
One, two, three, we are free!
A swaying apple tree!
Women are all divine forms, ah!
Sparkling jewels upon the earth, ah!
Followers in front and behind, ha!
Everywhere, our authority rules!
...
One, two, three, we are free!
A swaying apple tree!
Women are all divine forms, ah!
Sparkling jewels upon the earth, ah!
Followers in front and behind, ah!
Everywhere, our authority rules!
...
All the butterflies, in the blazing heat,
Chorus: Lala laalaa la
Male: Are twirling around right in the middle of the road!
Chorus: Lala laalaa la
Male: With no one to stop us, it is pure joy and celebration!
Pretty mango blossoms and little mynahs,
Pretty mango blossoms and little mynahs,
Deer dancing in joyful bliss!
One, two, three, we are free!
A swaying apple tree!
Female: Women are all divine forms, ah!
Sparkling jewels upon the earth, ah!
Male: Followers in front and behind, ah!
Everywhere, our authority rules...
...
Who can question us? This is our kingdom!
Chorus: Lala laalaa la
Female: Fear and shyness are just a big zero!
Chorus: Lala laalaa la
Female: Joyful times have arrived in our lives!
The days of youth are colourful designs,
The days of youth are colourful designs,
Tomorrow's days are in the hands of youth!
One, two, three, we are free!
A swaying apple tree!
Male: Women are all divine forms,
Female: Ah!
Male: Sparkling jewels upon the earth,
Female: Ah, followers in front and behind,
Male: Ah!
Female: Everywhere, our authority rules!
Male: Ah!
...
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Male: ...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'One Two Three We Are Free' from the 1991 Tamil movie 'Kaaval Nilayam' is a high-energy youth anthem celebrating freedom, modern womanhood, and carefree joy. The lyrics praise women as magnificent divine incarnations and ornaments of the world who hold dominance and elegance wherever they go. The track captures a playful battle of sexes filled with exuberant dancing, freedom from societal restrictions, and an unconditional embrace of life. Written by legendary lyricist Vaali, the song uses vivid imagery of nature—butterflies, mango blossoms, mynas, and dancing deer—to symbolize youth celebrating in the streets without worry. It conveys a strong message of empowerment where traditional fear and modesty are set aside to make way for youthful optimism and taking charge of the future.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Pengal ellaam avathaarangal aah / Mannil minnum alangaarangal aah / Munnum pinnum parivaarangal haah / Engum engal adhigaarangal”

The line endings rhyme consistently with 'avathaarangal', 'alangaarangal', 'parivaarangal', and 'adhigaarangal', creating a rhythmic flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Ilamai kaalangal vanna kolangal”

Youthful days are directly equated to vibrant, colorful rangoli (kolam) patterns, symbolizing joy, diversity, and creativity.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Azhagiya maampookkal chinna mainaakkal”

Young women are metaphorically described as beautiful mango blossoms and lively little myna birds.

Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)

“Mannil minnum alangaarangal aah”

The repetition of the 'Ma' sound in 'Mannil' and 'minnum' creates pleasant initial auditory harmony.

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Trivia

The song features lyrics by the legendary Vaali for the 1991 action film 'Kaaval Nilayam', directed by Raja and starring Sarathkumar and Anand Raj. Vaali cleverly blended simple English nursery-style rhymes ('One two three we are free, Thallaadum apple tree') with energetic Tamil colloquialism, making it a popular dance track of the early 90s.

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