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Lyrics & meaning

Paattukku Paattu

From Athisaya Piravi · 1990

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Athisaya Piravi1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mogam paadum mogananaeO charming man who sings of passion,
En dhaegam yaavum un vasamaeMy whole body is under your control.
Inaivathellam sruthi layamaeEverything that unites is melody and rhythm,
Idhayamellaam sugam tharumaeBringing joy to the entire heart.
Mogam paadum mogananaeO charming man who sings of passion,
En dhaegamMy body...
Male
Dialogue………….Dialogue.............
Male
Paattukku paattu edukka vaaCome to match song for song,
Pattatthu raani padikka vaaCome to learn, O crowned queen!
Paattukku paattu edukka vaaCome to match song for song,
Pattatthu raani padikka vaaCome to learn, O crowned queen!
Naattukku naadu break thaanBreak dance is present across all nations,
Sorgathil neeyaaduDance in heaven!
Veettukku veedu adhukku thaanHouse after house is ready for it,
Pakkathil vilaiyaadu heiPlay nearby, hei!
Male
Paattukku paattu edukka vaaCome to match song for song,
Heyy pattatthu raani padikka vaa haanHey, come to learn, O crowned queen, haan!
Chorus
Paattukku paattu edukka vaaCome to match song for song,
Pattatthu raani padikka vaaCome to learn, O crowned queen!
Male
NaetraiyaYesterday's...
Aattam paattam maraindhadhuDance and song have vanished,
Indraikku veraachu heyyToday it has changed, hey!
Chorus
NaetraiyaYesterday's...
Male :Aattam paattam maraindhadhuMale: Dance and song have vanished,
Chorus :IndraikkuChorus: Today...
Male :VeraachuMale: It has changed!
Male
Thattungal beattu hei heiTap to the beat, hei hei,
Dhikkettum kettu hoo hoo ooListen across all eight directions, hoo hoo oo,
Thattidum beattu kettu neeyoruHearing the tapping beat, you...
Thatthitthitthai poduDance to the rhythm of 'thatthitthitthai'!
Ulagam ellaamum pugazhumPraised by the whole world,
En paattai keluListen to my song!
Male
Paattukku paattu edukka vaaCome to match song for song,
Heyy pattatthu raani padikka vaa hey eyyHey, come to learn, O crowned queen, hey eyy!
Chorus
Paattukku paattu edukka vaaCome to match song for song,
Pattatthu raani padikka vaaCome to learn, O crowned queen!
Male
NeeyoruYou are a...
Dhesam naesam paravasamCountry, affection, ecstasy,
Nenjukkul poovaachuBlossomed into a flower inside the heart!
Chorus
NeeyoruYou are a...
Male :Dhesam naesam paravasamMale: Country, affection, ecstasy,
Chorus :NenjukkulChorus: Inside the heart...
Male :PoovaachuMale: Blossomed into a flower!
Chikkendra maeni haanFirm and sculpted body, haan,
Sillendra raani ho sweetCool queen, ho sweet,
Chikkendra maeni raani vaa neeCome, you queen with a sculpted body,
Saedhiyum therinjaachuThe news is now known!
Eppeppo thottaalumWhenever touched,
Engengae pattaalum aahaaWherever it makes contact, aahaa!
Male
Paattukku paattu edukka vaaCome to match song for song,
Pattatthu raani padikka vaaCome to learn, O crowned queen!
Chorus
Paattukku paattu edukka vaaCome to match song for song,
Pattatthu raani padikka vaaCome to learn, O crowned queen!
Male
Naattukku naadu break thaanBreak dance is present across all nations,
Sorgathil neeyaaduDance in heaven!
Veettukku veedu adhukku thaanHouse after house is ready for it,
Pakkathil vilaiyaadu heiPlay nearby, hei!
Male
Paattukku paattu edukka vaaCome to match song for song,
Pattatthu raani padikka vaa hoo hoorCome to learn, O crowned queen, hoo hoor!
Chorus
Paattukku paattu edukka vaaCome to match song for song,
Pattatthu raani padikka vaaCome to learn, O crowned queen!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song opens with a sensual, classical-tinged romantic melody expressing love and physical surrender in harmony with music. However, it quickly pivots into an upbeat, energetic dance number where the lead singer invites his counterpart, the 'crowned queen,' to engage in a friendly musical face-off and dance duel. The lyrics celebrate the shift from traditional forms of music and dance to modern, high-energy global trends like break dance. The track emphasizes joyful competition, catchy beats, and the universal appeal of music that moves people across nations and homes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Consonance / Alliteration)

Paattukku paattu edukka vaa / Pattatthu raani padikka vaa

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound across adjacent words creating a rhythmic cadence.

Edugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Paattukku paattu edukka vaa / Pattatthu raani padikka vaa

Rhyming of the second consonant cluster 'tt' (ட்) in 'Paattukku' and 'Pattatthu'.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Eppeppo thottaalum / Engengae pattaalum aahaa

Matching end sounds ('thottaalum' / 'pattaalum') creating rhyming verbal structures.

Anaphora / Chorus Repetition

Paattukku paattu edukka vaa

Repetition of the refrain throughout the song to anchor the energy of the musical challenge.

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Trivia

'Athisaya Piravi' (1990) features Rajinikanth in the lead role. This track is famous for Rajinikanth's energetic breakdance sequence inspired by Michael Jackson, set to music composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran.

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